Tufts Animal Behavior and Welfare Club
Chapter Description
The Animal Behavior & Welfare Club (ABeWel) strives to educate the Tufts veterinary community on the specialty of veterinary behavior. We organize talks with behavior specialists both from the Tufts community and outside. We work closely with other clubs on campus to relate issues of behavior in all different animal species and settings. We set up wet labs for hands-on experience with different breeds, plan field trips, and arrange small group lunch talks that are specifically for members of the club.
Chapter Information
President:
Advisor: Stephanie Borns-Weil
Advisor Email: Stephanie.Borns_Weil@tufts.edu
Advisor Phone:
Address: 200 Westboro Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536
Chapter Officers
President Angelo La Rosa V29 : Angelo.La_Rosa@tufts.edu Vice President: Ariana Marangakis Price V28 : Ariana.Marangakis_Price@tufts.edu Welfare Chair : Sierra Lenox V29: Sierra.Lenox@tufts.edu Treasurer: Hila Schaal V29 : Hila.Schaal@tufts.edu Secretary: Grace Potter V29 : Grace.Potter@tufts.edu
Chapter Activities
(updated as of 10.22.2026) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Fall 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Veterinary Access in Underserved Communities (Tisch Lunch Talk) - September 16, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Navigating Pet Loss, Grief, and Attachment in Veterinary Medicine (Tisch Lunch Talk) - September 28, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Breakfast, Brunch & Behaviorist #1 - October 5, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Keeping Kids Safe: Bridging the Gap Between Animal Behavior and Community Child Safety (Tisch Lunch Talk) - October 23, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Equine Behavior and Learning Theory Dinner Talk - October 26, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Animals in Crisis: The Role of Veterinary Professionals in Disaster Response (Tisch Lunch Talk) - November 4, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── The Other Vital Sign: Behavior in Veterinary Care (Michael Shikashio) - November 12, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Feline Handling Lab - November 14, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Breakfast, Brunch & Behaviorist #2 - November 2026 (TBD) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Breed Specific Legislation and the Science Behind It: Perspectives from a Cape Cod Behavior Resident (Tisch Lunch Talk) - December 2, 2026 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Neonatal Kitten Care Lunch Talk (ASPCA) - Fall 2026 (TBD) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Spring 2027 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Equine Behavior Workshop / Body Language Workshop - Spring 2027 (TBD) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Positive Reinforcement / Clicker Training Event (Hands-On) - Spring 2027 (TBD) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Unity Farm Visit - May 8, 2027