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## Our Purpose

### **Who are we?**

Conference and Event Services is a department of Tufts University that was set up over 35 years ago to be responsible for coordinating personalized services for: conferences, workshops, academic programs, summer activities, and others who have chosen Tufts to host their events. Our department also organizes and runs special events for the university, for example, Parents & Family Weekend and Commencement. 

As a renowned international leader in education and research, Tufts University; with its unique combination of research and liberal arts, attracts: students, faculty, and staff who thrive in an environment of curiosity, creativity, and engagement. The Tufts University academic setting naturally inspires learning while providing a high-quality event management service that can accommodate the budgeting constraints of any organization. Program development, budgetary guidance, and registration management are just a few of the services provided by the Tufts Conference and Event Services team.

Let us know how we can best serve you so that we can make your event a success!

### **Our Staff**

Adam Cotton - **Director**

Lison Zapach - **Associate Director**

Julian Rosenwolf - **Assistant Manager Operations & Systems**

Kevin Frazier - Assistant Manager Marketing & Client Support

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### **Are you ready to get started?**

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#### Quick Links

[Home](https://conferences.tufts.edu)

[Employment](https://conferences.tufts.edu/employment)

[Housing Overview](https://conferences.tufts.edu/tufts-summer-accommodations-overview)

 

####  Contact

177 College Avenue

Medford, MA 02155

(617) 627-3568

[conferences@tufts.edu](mailto:conferences@tufts.edu)

 

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