I teach philosophy and write a lot of books and articles. I also publish fiction and poetry. (Once upon a time, before Covid, I gave in-person talks.) I plan to respond to all questions that are posted from noon, Friday, on June 4th until Sunday, on June 6th at nine pm. I won’t always answer the questions immediately—that’ll depend on what else I’m doing; but I intend to be pretty attentive to answering questions.
Proof: https://imgur.com/gallery/4MEWsHR
I got my first dose of the vaccine at Tufts University in the Gantcher center almost a week ago. I tried signing up on the http://vaxfinder.mass.gov/ website, but there were no appointments available at all at Tufts. What should I do? Are they going to still do vaccines at the university? My 2nd dose is in a few weeks and I'm not sure if they are still doing it and if it will be all walk-in welcomes like it is right now.
Has anyone heard back from Tufts university in regards to their admission decision? I did the interview about 2-3 weeks ago and haven’t heard back yet :-(
This week will be my 2nd dose time and I am not sure if there are walk-in appointments at Tufts? I checked online and it said no available appointments. I tried to sign up on the day I received my first dose, but it still said no appointments available. Also, is it okay if we take our 2nd dose later than 3 weeks from our first dose, like a few days to a week later (due to possible schedule conflicts)? I also wasn't sure if it was alright to take the 2nd shot at another Local Board of Health location that gives Pfizer vaccines?
I know they said that if Dartmouth were ranked as a liberal arts college it would be number one, so I was wondering if they did the same for Tufts?
*I know ranking don’t matter, it’s just a question that I thought of
Please don't ask for stats — you will receive a 1-day temp ban if you do.
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r/Tufts
r/Tufts Class of 2025 Megathread
Other Resources:
https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/locations/medford-tufts-university-gantcher-center/
The school releases about 1200 appointments to the general public today, notified all staff via email. Dates available May 5, 6, 12, and 13.
May 4, 2021
Dear members of the Tufts community,
I am writing to let you know about an exciting new vaccination partnership of which Tufts University is a part. The Metro North COVID-19 Vaccination Partnership is a consortium of nine local cities, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), and Tufts University and was approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a part of its statewide network of vaccination locations. The Partnership’s three joint vaccination sites will include the Gantcher Center on Tufts campus at 161 College Avenue in Medford.
As part of this consortium, the Gantcher Center will be a public vaccination site open for any Massachusetts resident who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. We will be holding vaccination clinics at Gantcher on May 5, 6, 12, and 13, and invite you to schedule your appointment online now.
We will notify you when more vaccination dates are scheduled. For additional information on how to get your vaccine and related policies and requirements for the Tufts community, visit COVID-19 Vaccine Information.
The increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and access for our community gives me hope for a brighter future.
Sincerely yours,
Michael R. Jordan, M.D., M.P.H. University Infection Control Health Director
Edit: mobile formatting...
This was posted on the City of Somerville's Facebook page this morning:
What: Walk-in appointments for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine are available *today* at Tufts University!
When: TODAY (Friday, April 30) from 10am-5pm (or until supply lasts)
Where: The Tufts University Gantcher Center, 161 College Avenue in Medford
Who: Any individual 16 years or older is eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine at this clinic. Please remember that anyone under 18 will need parent permission. The Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine currently available for individuals 16-17 years old.
How: Individuals interested in getting vaccinated can check-in on-site. No appointment or preregistration is necessary.
Need assistance accessing a vaccine? We can help with appointments, transportation, and language support. Call 311 (617-666-3311).
I’m torn y’all between UM and tufts for chemical engineering and comp sci with a minor in some sort of environmental policy so I was wondering if anyone could help me in desperate 😬. After I graduate I want to go into a funded PhD program. For my career I want to research applications for chemE in combatting climate change and advise on climate change policy
Chance Me ‘26
Intended major: (early decision) animal science (and/or creative writing). Should I apply for double major or not?
Demographic: female, NJ
GPA: 3.8 (as of now) UW
ACT: 29 (just from practice websites, I’m taking it officially next year)
LOR/essays: 3 Amazing LORs and great essays
7 AP classes in all of high school
No scholarship application
ECs:
- French honors society, 3 years of varsity fencing, started my schools first STEM club (and president of it), won two tri-state area awards and one national award, work as a vet technician and on a farm, Texas A&M Vet Enrichment Camp, Cornell CAU Vet Camp, Intense Month-long French Camp, Prop Director of Opera Festival, NYC French Theatre participant, Reader and Eucharistic Minister at Church, President of yearbook junior + senior year, Published poetry in magazine, member of school’s literary magazine, Secondary characters in school plays, Prop Director and Seamstress for NJ Operas, school-wide fundraiser for 501c3 animal rescue, school’s French Ambassador all 4 years of high school, won school’s World Language award in 10th grade
Demographics
- Gender: Male
- Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Vietnamese)
- Residence: Florida
- Income Bracket: 40,000-65,000 per year
- Type of School: Large Public School
- Hooks (Recruited Athlete, URM, First-Gen, Geographic, Legacy, etc.): First-Generation
Intended Major(s): International Relations
Academics
- GPA (UW/W): 3.86/6.18 (my school really inflates our GPA lol)
- Rank (or percentile): 29/590
- # of Honors/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment/etc.: 10 APs and 1 Dual Enrollment class
- Senior Year Course Load: AP Environmental Science, AP Calculus AB, AP Literature, AP Macro/Micro.
Standardized Testing
- SAT I: 1440(780RW, 660M)
- SAT II: US History (740), World History (800), Literature (600)
- AP/IB: 6 APs (two 5s, two 4s, one 3, and one 2)
- Other (ex. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.): N/A
Extracurriculars/Activities
- President of a ModelUN Team; Co-directed and organized a virtual conference. I won a few awards but nothing special
- Board Member/Head admin of an organization dedicated to bipartisan politics. Can't talk too much about this bc doxx but I handled social media and had some major guest speakers
- Founder and President of the Speech & Debate Club (never competed in tournaments due to covid)
- Managed state delegate recruitment and led canvassing operations in my congressional district for a major presidential campaign
- Reddit Moderator of two communities with a combined 3 million+ subscribers (LMAO)
- Interned for a senate campaign
- Co-President of French Club. We organized a mardi gras party and this super intense rivalry with my school's German club
- School Advisory Council member where I participated in meetings that the Assistant Principles would organize.
Awards/Honors
- FBLA Cybersecurity Districts - 1st Place
- Ap Scholar with Distinction
- Outstanding/Honorable Delegate
Letters of Recommendation
- French - My French teacher and I really vibed together over our love of Les Mis and French culture since I hung out in her classroom a lot. Since everyone else in that class was pretty apathetic, I'm pretty sure my letter was really good.
- AP Language - She was the sponsor of my school's debate club and apparently would brag about me to students in her other classes! However, the club itself was pretty disorganized so not sure if the quality of the letter was necessarily the best in terms of personal achievement.
- APES/Chemistry - Eventually, this teacher allowed me to sa
Vaccinations are free! Relevant bits culled from the press release:
The three sites will be operated and staffed by the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), respective local Boards of Health, and Tufts University, with CHA serving as the health provider for all three sites. The sites will deliver a minimum of 750 doses per day, the threshold for approval as a mass vaccination site, with the capacity to deliver as many as 5,000 a day. Vaccination sites are located:
- Cambridge Health Alliance, 176 Somerville Ave., Somerville: opens second week of May
- Encore Casino Boston Harbor in Everett: opened the first week of May
- Tufts University Gantcher Center, Medford: opened the first week of May (there is parking available)
The three sites will be open to all Massachusetts residents. Appointments can be made by visiting https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/metronorth. Residents can also visit VaxFinder.mass.gov or call 211 to register for an appointment at any State site.
Opinions on Tufts University?
I know I asked for opinions, but please predominantly post nice ones!
I'm stuck between both schools due to city life vs more chill and which has a stronger BME program with emphasis on tissue engineering. Got good aid at both ( bit better at Tufts). I am a big fin aid student. The open curriculum at Rochester is more intriguing than the curriculum at Tufts. Really want to do study abroad no matter the college. Advice?
Does UNCW have a similar reputation to these schools academically from the perspective of a transfer student?
I am an interested junior and wanted to know more. Not just in terms of name but esteem as well.
https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/locations/medford-tufts-university-gantcher-center/
The school releases about 1200 appointments to the general public today, notified all staff via email. Dates available May 5, 6, 12, and 13.
May 4, 2021
Dear members of the Tufts community,
I am writing to let you know about an exciting new vaccination partnership of which Tufts University is a part. The Metro North COVID-19 Vaccination Partnership is a consortium of nine local cities, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), and Tufts University and was approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a part of its statewide network of vaccination locations. The Partnership’s three joint vaccination sites will include the Gantcher Center on Tufts campus at 161 College Avenue in Medford.
As part of this consortium, the Gantcher Center will be a public vaccination site open for any Massachusetts resident who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. We will be holding vaccination clinics at Gantcher on May 5, 6, 12, and 13, and invite you to schedule your appointment online now.
We will notify you when more vaccination dates are scheduled. For additional information on how to get your vaccine and related policies and requirements for the Tufts community, visit COVID-19 Vaccine Information.
The increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and access for our community gives me hope for a brighter future.
Sincerely yours,
Michael R. Jordan, M.D., M.P.H. University Infection Control Health Director
