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Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College Community Conversations Dinner
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | Breed Memorial Hall
Join TUPIT for our 6th annual Community Conversations Dinner! You'll meet students in the Tufts Educational Reentry Network (MyTERN) program and learn about college in prison, the challenges of reentry in Massachusetts, and the life-changing impact that TUPIT's work makes possible. Hear from community and university leaders, meet friends and advocates for change, and learn how you can make a difference.
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Lyon & Bendheim Citizenship Award
Lyon & Bendheim Citizenship Award - Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich, G11 on Bees, Sustainability, and Environmental Impact
Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025 | 5:30p - 6:30pm | ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Center
Dr. Wilson-Rich is the 2025 recipient of the Lyon & Bendheim Citizenship Award for his remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability and social impact. Celebrate this extraordinary Tufts alumnus and be inspired by his vision for a more sustainable world.
Join a conversation and special reception with Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich about his journey from Tufts student to environmental innovator, the vital role bees play in sustaining ecosystems, and how his work bridges science, business, and civic engagement. Dr. Wilson-Rich, G11 is the founder and chief scientific officer of The Best Bees Company and the Urban Beekeeping Laboratory and Bee Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity. What began at Tufts during his graduate studies investigating the collapse of honeybee populations eventually grew into The Best Bees Company, a pioneering organization dedicated to supporting pollinator health through research-informed practice and promoting urban beekeeping as a critical tool in environmental conservation. His book The Bee: A Natural History was published in 2014.
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