Center for Humanities at Tufts
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The Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) fosters interdisciplinary humanities work in comparative literature, religion, world history, philosophy, classical studies, the humanistic social sciences and the arts, to innovate new research and reflection.
The Center for the Humanities at Tufts University, in partnership with the American Medical Directories Project, invites applications for a 12-month postdoctoral fellowship beginning September 1, 2026. Learn more: humanities.tufts.edu/postdoctoral...
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Center for the Humanities at Tufts University, in partnership with the American Medical Directories Project, invites applications for a 12-month postdoctoral fellowship beginning September 1, 2026. Learn more: humanities.tufts.edu/postdoctoral...
Tomorrow (11/20) Tufts students & professors at all levels are welcome to come to CHAT at 1 pm to hear Rachel Tang share her dissertation research!
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Tomorrow (11/20) Tufts students & professors at all levels are welcome to come to CHAT at 1 pm to hear Rachel Tang share her dissertation research!
Tomorrow (11/14) CHAT is hosting the second meeting of the Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Studies Initiative. Join us at noon! All are welcome. For questions, please reach out to Alice Sullivan.
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Tomorrow (11/14) CHAT is hosting the second meeting of the Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Studies Initiative. Join us at noon! All are welcome. For questions, please reach out to Alice Sullivan.
Next Thursday (11/13), we are excited to welcome Professor JT Roane and artist jackie sumell to campus for a special conversation about land, art and abolitionist practice in Eaton Hall (room 260). Event is free! Hope you can join us
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Next Thursday (11/13), we are excited to welcome Professor JT Roane and artist jackie sumell to campus for a special conversation about land, art and abolitionist practice in Eaton Hall (room 260). Event is free! Hope you can join us
Next Wednesday (11/12), we have two great events! At noon, come hear Malcom Turvey discuss his new book. At 4 pm, come hear Fern Thompsett give an original presentation on her forthcoming book. We would love to have you join us! Learn more: humanities.tufts.edu
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Next Wednesday (11/12), we have two great events! At noon, come hear Malcom Turvey discuss his new book. At 4 pm, come hear Fern Thompsett give an original presentation on her forthcoming book. We would love to have you join us! Learn more: humanities.tufts.edu
Join us at 4:30 pm to hear Dr. Fernando Salinas-Quiroz discuss non-binary children's understanding of gender. All are welcome!
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Join us at 4:30 pm to hear Dr. Fernando Salinas-Quiroz discuss non-binary children's understanding of gender. All are welcome!
Do you like food? Do you like people? Come visit us today at 4 pm for our Open House at the Fung House (48 Professors Row)
October 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Do you like food? Do you like people? Come visit us today at 4 pm for our Open House at the Fung House (48 Professors Row)
There are a bunch of great events happening this week at CHAT! We hope you can join us. Details are on our website: humanities.tufts.edu
October 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
There are a bunch of great events happening this week at CHAT! We hope you can join us. Details are on our website: humanities.tufts.edu
Join us today (10/22) at 4:30 to hear Professor Heather Nathans share her scholarship in a talk called "Staging Southern Identity: Race, Ethnicity, and Power in Performance."
October 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Join us today (10/22) at 4:30 to hear Professor Heather Nathans share her scholarship in a talk called "Staging Southern Identity: Race, Ethnicity, and Power in Performance."
Tomorrow (10/21), University Ecologies is hosting an Observational Drawing event. Meet up at 48 Professors Row at 1 pm to participate. No experience required.
October 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Tomorrow (10/21), University Ecologies is hosting an Observational Drawing event. Meet up at 48 Professors Row at 1 pm to participate. No experience required.
Tomorrow (10/15), come visit CHAT to hear Professor Madhavi Menon discuss "Love in the Moonlight." Light refreshments provided.
October 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Tomorrow (10/15), come visit CHAT to hear Professor Madhavi Menon discuss "Love in the Moonlight." Light refreshments provided.
Join us today at 1 pm for a special chapter workshop with doctoral affiliate Oliver Lazarus. Lazarus will be presenting an excerpt of his second dissertation chapter, as part of a broader project that deals with the global pre-history of factory farming and American empire.
October 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Join us today at 1 pm for a special chapter workshop with doctoral affiliate Oliver Lazarus. Lazarus will be presenting an excerpt of his second dissertation chapter, as part of a broader project that deals with the global pre-history of factory farming and American empire.
Tufts Faculty are warmly invited to a special screening of two events next Thursday (10/16) at 6:30 pm, followed by a Q&A with the film directors.
Learn more: www.fms-narratives.blog/event-detail...
Learn more: www.fms-narratives.blog/event-detail...
October 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Tufts Faculty are warmly invited to a special screening of two events next Thursday (10/16) at 6:30 pm, followed by a Q&A with the film directors.
Learn more: www.fms-narratives.blog/event-detail...
Learn more: www.fms-narratives.blog/event-detail...
The "Just US Graduate Student Dinners" Initiative is hosting a dinner at 6 pm on October 7 at The Fung House (48 Professors Row). Grad Students are welcome!
October 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The "Just US Graduate Student Dinners" Initiative is hosting a dinner at 6 pm on October 7 at The Fung House (48 Professors Row). Grad Students are welcome!
Next Wednesday, 10/8, join us at 4 pm for a presentation by Postdoctoral Fellow Daniel Sunshine entitled "Bidding Adieu to Dixie." All are welcome. Hope to see you there!
October 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Next Wednesday, 10/8, join us at 4 pm for a presentation by Postdoctoral Fellow Daniel Sunshine entitled "Bidding Adieu to Dixie." All are welcome. Hope to see you there!
There is a new initiative starting up next Friday, 10/10-- the Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Studies Initiative! Contact Professors Alice Sullivan and Gregory Crane for more details, or join us on October 10 at noon. Learn more: tinyurl.com/AMEMS-2025
September 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
There is a new initiative starting up next Friday, 10/10-- the Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Studies Initiative! Contact Professors Alice Sullivan and Gregory Crane for more details, or join us on October 10 at noon. Learn more: tinyurl.com/AMEMS-2025
The National Humanities Alliance has a new website explaining why studying the humanities in college is key for future success in a rapidly changing world. Read more: nhalliance.org/career-succe...
September 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The National Humanities Alliance has a new website explaining why studying the humanities in college is key for future success in a rapidly changing world. Read more: nhalliance.org/career-succe...
Due to inclement weather, this meeting will start immediately at the Fung House (48 Professors Row). The tour of the pollinator gardens will be rescheduled.
September 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Due to inclement weather, this meeting will start immediately at the Fung House (48 Professors Row). The tour of the pollinator gardens will be rescheduled.
Join us today at 4 pm to hear Lily Mengesha discuss her new book, Critical Dreaming! Open to all.
September 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Join us today at 4 pm to hear Lily Mengesha discuss her new book, Critical Dreaming! Open to all.
The Aurality Hub is back this Friday at 2 pm in Barnard LL26. Come meet Louis Chude-Sokei of Boston University. All are welcome! To RSVP, email organizers Joseph Auner, Riccardo Giancconi, and Alessandra Campana.
September 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Aurality Hub is back this Friday at 2 pm in Barnard LL26. Come meet Louis Chude-Sokei of Boston University. All are welcome! To RSVP, email organizers Joseph Auner, Riccardo Giancconi, and Alessandra Campana.
Next Thursday at 1 pm (Sept 25), join us for a discussion of the future of the Tufts Pollinator Initiative! Meet at the Pollinator Garden between Balloua and Barnum Halls. A discussion at the Fung House (48 Professors Row) to follow!
September 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Next Thursday at 1 pm (Sept 25), join us for a discussion of the future of the Tufts Pollinator Initiative! Meet at the Pollinator Garden between Balloua and Barnum Halls. A discussion at the Fung House (48 Professors Row) to follow!
Come join us on September 24, 4 pm for a conversation with Lilian Mengesha about her new book, Critical Dreaming. Save the date!
September 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Come join us on September 24, 4 pm for a conversation with Lilian Mengesha about her new book, Critical Dreaming. Save the date!
Tomorrow (9/11) at 4 pm, all Tufts faculty, staff, and graduate students are welcome to join us tomorrow for an Open House event with the University Ecologies Initiative! Hope to see you there!
September 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Tomorrow (9/11) at 4 pm, all Tufts faculty, staff, and graduate students are welcome to join us tomorrow for an Open House event with the University Ecologies Initiative! Hope to see you there!
The University Ecologies Initiative is hoping to hire a visiting artist for a residency in spring of 2026. If you are an artist interested in a residency program, we would love for you to apply: apply.interfolio.com/171212
September 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The University Ecologies Initiative is hoping to hire a visiting artist for a residency in spring of 2026. If you are an artist interested in a residency program, we would love for you to apply: apply.interfolio.com/171212
The University Ecologies team invites the Tufts community to join them on Thursday, 9/11 for an Open House event. Join to connect with colleagues & friends, and to learn more about this project. We hope to see you there!
September 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The University Ecologies team invites the Tufts community to join them on Thursday, 9/11 for an Open House event. Join to connect with colleagues & friends, and to learn more about this project. We hope to see you there!