2013–2014 The Bulletin - USS at Tufts - Tufts University

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curricular and co-curricular experiences and
opportunities. The staff of the Office for Campus
Life is responsible for student leadership development,
campus programming, group advising and
mentoring, as well as the daily operations of the
Mayer Campus Center, Hayes House and Curtis
Hall. Finally, the Office for Campus Life takes a
leadership role in the planning and implementation
of New Student Orientation. Students looking for
opportunities to become involved on campus with
affiliated student organizations should visit
http://ocl.tufts.edu or contact the office at
ocl@tufts.edu or 617-627-3212.
International Center
The International Center (I-Center) provides
immigration advising and visa documentation for
approximately 1,254 students, faculty, and research
scholars, representing more than 100 countries on
all campuses. Additionally, the office provides
counseling and advising services to undergraduate
and graduate students as needed. A small emergency
loan fund exists to assist students with
short-term financial need.
The I-Center processes visa documents for
nonimmigrant students, faculty, and research
scholars. Tufts is legally required to report to the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) when students or faculty/research scholars
fall out of compliance with the USCIS regulations.
The I-Center coordinates a number of activities
throughout the year, including an undergraduate
pre-orientation program for new international
students and American first-year students. This
program is run by the I-Center and selects undergraduate
volunteer host advisors, both international
and American, to implement the program. The
I-Center, in conjunction with the International
Club, co-sponsors the Parade of Nations and the
Oliver Chapman Leadership Award. This award is
given to a senior who has been active with the
international community, either on the Tufts
campus or off-campus in the local community. The
recipient will be a person who has reached out to
others and who has had an impact on the lives of
Tufts students or on a group or community outside
of Tufts. The I-Center serves as advisor to the
International House (a special interest house) and
to the International Club.
The I-Center also provides programs for
graduate international students. The Intercultural
Conversation Program (ICP) is available for
graduate students who wish to meet with a partner
on a regular basis to practice spoken English and to
develop a friendship. Exchange Students, enrolled
at Tufts for one or two semesters, also receive
immigration support and programming through the
I-Center, in cooperation with the Tufts Programs
Abroad Office.
The I-Center works closely with the Office of
Career Services to provide workshops designed
specifically for international students. These
workshops cover interviewing skills as well as an
annual international alumni networking night.
This event provides an opportunity for graduating
international students to engage with international
alumni in planning their future careers. The
Director of the I-Center hosts alumni reunion
events world-wide re-connecting alumni and
fostering friendships formed at Tufts!
The I-Center is located at 20 Sawyer Avenue.
For more information, visit http://ase.tufts.edu/
icenter, call 617-627-3458, fax 617-627-6076, or
email internationalcenter@tufts.edu.
Africana Center
The Africana Center was founded in 1969 to meet
the needs and concerns of Tufts students of African
descent. The Center supports the academic mission
of the university by providing students access to a
full range of academic, cultural and social resources.
In addition, the director of the Center works closely
with the administrative and academic offices of the
university on issues of interest to students, and
advocates proactively on their behalf. The Center is
committed to helping students succeed at the
university and preparing them to take leadership
roles in their chosen fields.
Programs: The Center implements programs,
such as the Annual Orientation Retreat, a year-long
Peer Advisors program for incoming freshmen,
Black History Month events and a variety of end of
semester activities, all of which are designed to
encourage and support the intellectual growth and
awareness of Tufts undergraduates. Additionally,
there are bi-weekly facilitated group discussions
with the Black Women’s Collective and Black
Men’s Group. The Center also provides culturally
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