Solomont Speaker Series: Rev. Dr. Susie Hayward on “We Protect Us: Neighborism and the Renewal of Democracy in Minneapolis”
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What does it mean to be a good neighbor amid trauma, violence, and fear? How might pluralism and interfaith solidarity help communities resist nationalism and authoritarianism – and renew democracy from the ground up? Join Rev. Dr. Susie Hayward, A02, F06 for a lecture and conversation exploring the ethic and practice of “neighborism” that emerged in response to ICE’s Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Drawing on her experience alongside faith leaders, organizers, and immigrant communities, Hayward will consider what Minneapolis can teach us about resisting fear, rebuilding civic trust, and creating communities in which everyone belongs.
About the Speaker, Rev. Dr. Susie Hayward, A02, F06, is the Minister for Justice Organizing and Adult Faith Formation at Minneapolis’ Creekside United Church of Christ. She has spent two decades working in human rights, peacebuilding, and teaching in Minneapolis, Washington, DC, and Boston. After years studying religion, violence, and…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Parents. Postdoctoral Scholars. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. Politics/Policy/Law. Social Justice/Human Rights. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solomont-speaker-series-rev-dr-susie-hayward-tickets-2002090996064. Admission/Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
An Evening with Darren Criss
Come and enjoy an evening with Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, singer, and recording artist Darren Criss, known for his performances in the television shows Glee and American Crime Story, as well as the hit Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending.
A limited number of tickets will be made available to the general Tufts Community during the week of the performance. Any member of the Tufts Community may request two complimentary tickets to the event, while tickets last. These tickets may be requested no earlier than Monday, November 2 at midnight and no later than Friday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Tufts Community members must request tickets by emailing Jeff Rawitsch directly at jeffrey.rawitsch@tufts.edu. No Tufts Community tickets will be given at the box office window.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Scholars. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. RSVP Information: See Description details for information on how to acquire tickets for this event. Event Contact Name: Jeff Rawitsch. Event Contact Email: jeffrey.rawitsch@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617.627.2253.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.