Topic: academics
Networking
More than 200 alumni and parents representing their industries, companies and careers connected with more than 150 students in New York during fall break at “Tulane Takeover,” a career conference coordinated by Tulane’s Office of Career Wave Programs. Tulane Takeovers also were scheduled for Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, New Orleans and Chicago this year.https://tulane.it/tulane-takeover-nyc
Outdoor Classroom
This fall, students are enjoying the university’s first outdoor classroom equipped with a chalkboard and bench-style seating. The classroom is located on Pierson Patio between Gibson and Tilton halls. Planning for the $99,000 project, which was fully funded by Undergraduate Student Government (USG), began in 2016. “This was a project created by students for students,” said John Alexander, School of Liberal Arts student, USG director of sustainability and lead on the project.https://tulane.it/outdoor-classroom
Fieldwork in Peru
They delighted in everything Peru had to offer, from fishing on the Amazon to bird-watching in the rainforest to surfing on the Pacific. But this was anything but a vacation.
Discourse With Media
Tulane University President Mike Fitts joined national higher education reporters and leaders from other top universities for a wide-ranging conversation on critical issues facing universities during a special Presidents’ Dinner at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., in September.
Board Member Phyllis M. Taylor Donates $5 Million for Presidential Chair
The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation has committed $5 million for the funding of a Presidential Chair. Foundation chairman and president Phyllis M. Taylor (L ’66) is a member of the Board of Tulane and a graduate of Tulane Law School.
Boudreauxs Give $3.5 Million for Finance, Writing Programs
Tulane’s A. B. Freeman School of Business and the School of Liberal Arts are the beneficiaries of a new $3.5 million gift from Carole B. (NC ’65) and Kenneth J. Boudreaux (B ’67).
Challenge Accepted
With a focus on enhancing the undergraduate experience, Tulane encourages students to challenge themselves.
The University of the Future
Where do you see yourself in five years? We have all been asked this question at one time or another either by a job interviewer, a peer, our parents or even ourselves.
Burkenroad Reports Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Burkenroad Reports, the student equity research program founded by Peter Ricchiuti, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The nation’s first such program, Burkenroad Reports has developed into one of the jewels of the A. B. Freeman School of Business.
Race & Inclusion
For the first time in 12 years, Tulane University has added new course requirements for all Newcomb-Tulane College students. Beginning this fall, all new full-time, first-year undergraduate students and transfer students will be required to complete a course that addresses race and inclusion. More than 50 existing courses have been approved that meet the criteria. More courses will be added to the curriculum going forward. http://tulane.it/race-and-inclusion
