Living @ Cummings School
Cummings School provides faculty, staff, and students many opportunities to break out of the office and classroom and enjoy our beautiful campus. Work-life balance is important to us. Our programs range from access to our gym, lunchtime yoga classes and organized walks and running and hiking clubs.
Programs & Resources at Cummings School and Tufts University
Christian Veterinary Fellowship
Participants offer support and encouragement as they gather weekly for fellowship, worship and to discuss living a Christian life through their connections in veterinary medicine.
Cummings Fitness Center
We encourage all faculty, staff and students to make use of Cummings’ athletic facilities to enjoy the benefits of exercise and fitness with access available 24/7.
Cummings School Arts and Culture Council
If you dance, sing, make art, write, do improv, or have some other talent, join fellow students, staff and faculty as we engage in activities to share our home-grown talents.
Cummings Thrive
Student-led workshops offer veterinary students, faculty and staff a supportive community that helps them thrive in veterinary school and throughout their careers.
Health and Wellness Programs for Faculty and Staff
A variety of health and wellness programs are offered as a part of our employee benefits to meet the health and well-being needs of our faculty and staff.
Recycling Initiatives
Cummings School is proud to support university-wide waste reduction and zero-waste initiatives. You can learn more about recycle, reuse and composting programs on campus to manage your waste effectively and sustainably.
Resources for Families
Cummings School is dedicated to providing students, faculty and staff with resources that help balance family life with professional and academic commitments. Visit the Parental and Family Planning Resources page for more information.
Talk One2One Student Assistance Program
Balancing life and school can get pretty stressful at times. Whether your daily challenges are routine or more urgent, your free Student Assistance Program is a valuable resource you can turn to. Talk One2One will… Read More
Tufts Running Club
Join fellow faculty, staff and students and enjoy the camaraderie of Tufts Running Club with others who share a common interest. Friendly, fun and non-competitive group all interested in staying healthy Flexible attendance – come… Read More
Tufts Veterinary Orientation Program
First-year students participate in Tufts Veterinary Orientation Program (TVOP), held on the first day of the school year. This program provides valuable information and helps acclimate our newest community members to life at Cummings School.… Read More
Walk With Me
In response to the Surgeon General’s Call to Action about walking for better health, Cummings School is paving the way to get everyone up and moving with its Walk With Me™ program. This is an initiative offered… Read More
Work-Life Balance at Tufts – Faculty and Staff
Tufts offers comprehensive benefits and many resources for faculty and staff to help manage the demands of home and work.