Archive 2018

Feb 07

The Urgency of a Tufts Education in Prisons by Maude Plucker

by mdillard

When I came to college in the United States, I was struck by major injustices that plagued a country that ranked highly for its wealth, power, and development. Amongst them, the lack of public health care, the prominence of gun violence, and the atrocities of mass incarceration provoked in me an infuriating confusion.

Feb 05

Naval Academy Leadership Conference: Obstacles are Opportunities by Samantha Salkin

by mdillard

On January 21-24, I had the opportunity to attend the 2018 Naval Academy Leadership Conference: Obstacles are Opportunities. The conference featured three days of incredible speakers, including business owners, Navy SEALs, and high-ranking government officials.

Jan 31

The Importance of Engaging Community Members in Sustainability Projects by Clemencia Pinascola

by mdillard

This winter, I was part of the Ecuador Team of Tufts International Development (TID) that travelled to Coaque, Ecuador, to check in on our ongoing digital library project, Koombook.