March 2018
Read by the River
Tufts Hillel sponsors “Read by the River,” a campus-wide initiative that celebrates the love of books and reading. Tufts University students work throughout the year to plan the event, which welcomes 1,200 local children in grades K through 5 and their families. Each spring, more than 200 Tufts students volunteer at a literacy carnival on campus featuring fun reading-related activities in collaboration with local libraries and schools, as well as performances by student groups and an appearance by a member…
Find out more »March 2019
Read by the River
Tufts Hillel sponsors “Read by the River,” a campus-wide initiative that celebrates the love of books and reading with a literacy carnival featuring fun reading-related activities. Tufts University students work throughout the year to plan the event, which welcomes 1,200 local children in grades K through 5 and their families. There will be about 25 different arts and crafts booths, a performance by Tufts' own BEATS, and a visit by a New England Patriots player. Admission is free and snack food…
Find out more »April 2019
Tufts Outdoor Movie: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Tufts University Social Collective invites members of the Medford community to a free Film Series Outdoor Movie, part of the annual Spring Fling Weekend. Tufts will be showing "Ralph Breaks the Internet." Because of inclement weather, the event will be held indoors to the Gantcher Center at 161 College Avenue. Arrive at 7 p.m. for free popcorn, ice cream novelties, and assorted beverages. Tufts University Social Collective (TUSC) is the student-run umbrella organization that oversees Tufts Class Groups, TUSC Film Series,…
Find out more »March 2020
Read by the River
Tufts Hillel presents “Read by the River,” a campus-wide initiative that celebrates the love of books and reading with a literacy carnival featuring fun reading-related activities. Tufts University students work throughout the year to plan the event, which welcomes 1,200 local children in grades K through 5 and their families. There will be activities and performances from tufts student groups, an appearance by a new England Patriots Foundation member, a read-along, free movie ticket with completion of a book report,…
Find out more »March 2022
Read by the River
Read by the River, Tufts Hillel's annual literacy carnival for elementary school students and their families in Medford and Somerville, returns to being held in person at the Gantcher Center on College Avenue. The event includes activities run by Tufts student organizations, giveaways, and story time with a New England Patriots player. Free parking is available in the Cousens lot across from the Gantcher Center. Masks must be worn, and all attendees age 5 and older must show proof of…
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