Jan. 13, 2026

Are you riding on a float, performing with a krewe, or participating in some other way in Mardi Gras festivities?

Let us know by filling out SoPA's Rep your Krewe form!

The Office of Academic Excellence & Opportunity, the Carolyn Barber-Pierre Center for Intercultural Life, and the Tulane Spring is King Planning Committee jointly host a series of events under a "Spring is King" umbrella each year to uplift Dr. King's message of nonviolence, voting rights, and beloved community throughout the spring semester.

From student achievements to milestone moments across our programs, these five stories capture the innovation, impact and community that defined SoPA in 2025.

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Ask your Career Advisor Anything!

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2026 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CST| Online

Have career questions? SoPA Career Advisor Susan de la Houssaye has the answers! Whether you’re updating your resume, writing a cover letter, or navigating the job search, hop on for a quick chat.

Student Employment: Spring 2026 Student Part-Time Job Fair

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST | LBC Kendall Cram Room (Second Floor)

All students enrolled at Tulane University are invited to attend the Spring Student Part-time job fair. Tulane Departments and Local New Orleans Employers will be present to meet with you and discuss job openings that you can apply to through Handshake.

King Cake Fest

Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. CST|

Join us in Pocket Park from 12pm-2pm on Monday, January 26th for our fifth annual King Cake Fest! We'll have a variety of king cakes, giveaways, hot chocolate, and other Mardi Gras inspired freebies! This event is for the Tulane community only. This event is first come, first served!

Workshop: Introduction to Supervised Machine Learning in Python

Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST| Online and Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Room 602

This hands-on tutorial introduces learners to the fundamentals of supervised learning through a practical, real-world example. Participants will explore how machine learning models can predict used car prices based on various features such as age, mileage, brand, and more. The session walks through the complete machine learning workflow.

Professionalism Matters: Keys Skills for Success

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026| 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. CST | Online

Join SoPA Career Advisor Susan de la Houssaye to learn the essential skills every student needs for professional success. Gain practical tips to communicate confidently and make a strong impression in the workplace.

New Orleans Black History Tour

Friday, Feb. 6, 2026| 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST | Departs from Tulane Uptown Campus

A guided exploration of Black history in New Orleans led by local tour guide Leon Waters, highlighting underrepresented narratives and community knowledge.

A sample of Tulane SoPA faculty, staff, and students who are mentioned in local and national news publications.

The War Horse: How Did the U.S. Patrol the Caribbean for Drug Smuggling Before It Started Blowing Up Boats?

Biz New Orleans: What Should Entrepreneurs Be Doing Now to Prepare for Small Businesses Saturday?

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