Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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Convocation fflatriculation Steven Wilner f very September, without fail, some 1100 students are matriculated by Tufts University. Whether behind the President’s house or at Cousens Gym due to inclement weather, Convocation Matriculation exercises must go on. The day begins when freshmen move into their dorms. Once “settled,” they are called to the “great lawn” for a splendid feast prepared by dining services. The picnic is a time for freshmen to meet fellow classmates and for parents to in¬ vestigate that which goes along with their invest¬ ment in education, namely their children s friends-to-be. . . , 4 , After lunch, all spectators are invited to be seated while the freshmen prepare to become official Tufts students. President Mayer then welcomes all to Tufts, while forewarning the anxious freshmen that not everyone will get A s, or even B’s. Most of us are familiar with the “accomplishment roll call” by now, but if you are not, it goes something like this—“357 of you were editors of your high school yearbooks, 256 of you were varsity lettermen, etc . . Many scoff at Convocation Matriculation ex¬ ercises, but few realize that it is the last time they will be called together as a class until grad¬ uation . . . Q Right: The freshman class assembles for matriculation exer¬ cises. Above: Getting to know each other for the first time. Below: Convocation is traditionally held on the President s lawn. Photo K. McGagh

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Photo R. Beck Parents 20 Parents’ Weekend by Randi Simowitz ■ s it a holiday? Not really. A conven- I tion? Nah. A reunion? Nope. Then I why are there so many people on ■ campus? It’s Parents’ Weekend! Parents’ Weekend, held from October 12-14, gave a special group of people an opportunity to observe the Tufts campus. From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, there was a full agen¬ da planned for parents and students alike. High¬ lights this year included various seminars on topics ranging from coping with stress to dealing with world hunger to financing a college educa¬ tion; a luncheon with President Jean Mayer; and a New England clambake. But that was not all. Do you think any smart Tufts student would allow his parents to come all the way to Medford without experiencing nearby Boston and Harvard Square? All those great restaurants ... and nice stores ... and ice cream parlours . . . What trip to Tufts would be com¬ plete without at least one stop at Steve s? Lastly, on Parents’ Weekend, the wise student had Mom and Dad bring up anything (and ev¬ erything) that he “forgot” in September, or, put another way, that he could not quite fit in the overstuffed U-Haul. All in all, the weekend was enjoyable (as well as profitable) for both parents and students. □ Far Right- Parents enjoy a luncheon with Jean Mayer. Above Parents drink side by side with their children Below: Parents get the grand tour of Tufts, even a taste of Hodg- don’s finest. Weekend October, 1984 Jt