Tufts GSC 5K Run/Walk
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The Tufts Graduate Student Council (GSC) 5K Run/Walk 5K is a tradition that brings together Tufts students, faculty, and Somerville and Medford residents to participate in the run/walk and cheer on runners.
Perks for participating: T-shirt , Free food , Cash prize of up to $100 dollars for winners , A chance at the raffle prizes ($50–100 gift cards to: Semolina Kitchen & Bar, The Burren, Flatbread, Dunkin Donuts, Wegmans, and more), FREE and open to all.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall Patio. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Parents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Performance. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. Community Celebration. RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/dsshQUtuBPeERXif9. Event Contact Name: Praise Attah. Event Contact Email: gsc-community@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 857-656-5254.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
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You're invited to the Tufts Undergraduate Spanish Language Conference on Saturday, April 11! The full schedule is available here.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Olin 007, Olin 011, Olin 012. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Faculty. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Humanities. Event Contact Name: Maria Isabel Castro. Event Contact Email: maria_isabel.castro@tufts.edu.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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Tufts Choruses. The Tufts Concert Choir and Chamber Singers perform Joseph Haydn: Missa in Angustiis (“Nelson” Mass) plus works by Rachmaninov, Abela, Uusberg, and Dylan under the direction of Jamie Kirsch.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM.
EMS-AID: ManiaPure Pickleball Fundraiser
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Join EMS-AID and Tufts Pickleball at the Gantcher Center for a classic bracket style pickleball tournament set up. All earnings from the event will go to Maniapure, with the goal of supporting the improvement of healthcare systems in Venezuela.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Gantcher Tennis Courts. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Medicine. Health/Wellness. Global Engagement. Admission/Cost: $15 per team. Event Contact Name: Sara Oren. Event Contact Email: sara.oren@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 919-935-8234.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.maniapure.org. Civic Life Lunch – When Walls Speak: Art and Community in Minneapolis
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What happens when public walls become platforms for civic voices? Join us for lunch with Tufts alumna and artist Audrey Carver, as she shares how artists in Minneapolis use murals, posters, and collaborative creative projects to respond to immigration enforcement activity and elevate community perspectives. Through her work and experiences, Audrey will explore how public art can transform everyday spaces into sites of expression, dialogue, and civic participation. The session will also include a short activity, giving participants the opportunity to explore how creative expression can communicate ideas and bring civic issues into public view. No artistic experience required, just curiosity about the intersection of art and democracy. Registration required. All are welcome. Lunch provided. Learn more about Audrey and her art. This event is cosponsored by Hooked.…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Rabb Room, Barnum Hall. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Subject: Arts. Event Contact Name: Shanley Daly. Event Contact Email: shanley.day@tufts.edu.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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Join the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering for the 2026 Jeanne and Martin Sussman Endowed Lecture. Dr. Rachel Segalman, Edward Noble Kramer Distinguished Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Santa Barbara, will present a lecture titled "Ionic Compatibilization of Plastics to Reduce Environmental Impacts."
Registration is full.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Engineering/Technology. Speaker Name: Dr. Rachel A. Segalman.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Crafting Connections
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Are you a graduate and/or non-traditional student looking for community on campus?
Come to Tisch Library’s DSDI Hub where you can unwind while you work on puzzles, color, and/or create your own art pieces with your peers from different programs across Tufts. Food and drinks will be provided by Mental Health Promotion.
Sponsored by Tisch Library and Mental Health Promotion.
For more information, contact student success librarians Gabby Womack at gabrielle.womack@tufts.edu and/or Joanna Gray at joanna.gray@tufts.edu.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: DSDI Community Research Hub (Tisch 224). Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Contact Name: Gabby Womack. Event Contact Email: gabrielle.womack@tufts.edu.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. The Future of Higher Ed Lecture Series: Faculty Panel
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Join us for a series of in-person events featuring renowned scholars from Tufts and beyond on the future of higher education. All faculty, staff, and students are warmly invited to attend.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall Room 260. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Education. Speaker Name: School of Arts and Sciences faculty panel.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
How Russia and America Invent and Reimagine Each Other
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Please join the Fletcher Russia and Eurasia Program, the Russian Program at the Tufts University Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies, and the Russian European Cultural Club for a talk by Dr. Ivan Kurilla who will discuss the impact of historical trends on the mutual imaging by Russia and the United States during Russia’s war against Ukraine.
For more than two centuries, Russia and the United States have used each other to define their own identities, values, and fears. Russian thinkers admired the US Constitution and industrial dynamism, yet criticized American slavery and consumer culture. Americans alternately saw Russia as an autocratic counterexample to democracy, a laboratory of revolutionary change, a strategic rival, and a country of profound literary, musical, and artistic achievement.
In this lecture, historian Ivan Kurilla traces how these mutual perceptions were formed — in newspapers, political rhetoric, intellectual exchanges, and cultural diplomacy. How did they influence…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Laminan Lounge, Olin Hall. Open to Public: Yes.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
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The Tufts Parking and Transportation team wants to hear from you!
Join us for a casual drop-in open house: Tuesday, April 14 , 8–10 a.m. , Dowling Hall, 7th floor lobby , No registration needed, stop by anytime!
This is your chance to: Share feedback on parking and transportation conditions on campus , Learn about transportation options (you might be surprised at what's available!) , Connect directly with Tufts Parking and Transportation staff Whichever way you travel to and from campus; car, train, bus, scooter, bike, walk or all the above—we'd love to see you. Coffee and conversation await.
If you are unable to attend and would like to share feedback, please send us an email at transportation@tufts.edu.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Email: transportation@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3692.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit access.tufts.edu. Truth Under Fire: Journalism, Dissent, and Repression
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What does democratic life demand when truth is contested and telling it carries risk?
Join us for a conversation with Lina Chawaf, a journalist, media consultant, and human rights advocate. For more than three decades, Chawaf has worked at the intersection of journalism, human rights, and civic life, reporting on the Syrian conflict while building media infrastructures that center civilian voices under conditions of violence, displacement, and repression.
As the founder and leader of Radio Rozana, Chawaf has helped create a transnational media network that delivers independent reporting, cultural programming, and public-interest journalism to Syrian audiences both inside the country and across the diaspora. Her work offers a rare, firsthand perspective on journalism under conditions of conflict, censorship, exile, and uneven power where access to information is contested and the risks of speaking truthfully are profound.
This conversation will explore how journalism operates when democratic norms are…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Civic Life Lunch - Truth Under Fire: Journalism, Dissent, and Repression
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What does democratic life demand when truth is contested and telling it carries risk?
Join us for a conversation with Lina Chawaf, a journalist, media consultant, and human rights advocate. For more than three decades, Chawaf has worked at the intersection of journalism, human rights, and civic life, reporting on the Syrian conflict while building media infrastructures that center civilian voices under conditions of violence, displacement, and repression.
As the founder and leader of Radio Rozana, Chawaf has helped create a transnational media network that delivers independent reporting, cultural programming, and public-interest journalism to Syrian audiences both inside the country and across the diaspora. Her work offers a rare, firsthand perspective on journalism under conditions of conflict, censorship, exile, and uneven power where access to information is contested and the risks of speaking truthfully are profound.
This…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/mWMWWcRIQ1SYd5FjtuxYIw. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum 104. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-life-lunch-truth-under-fire-journalism-dissent-and-repression-tickets-1981428868083?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Tufts Table
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Tufts Table is a community dinner that is free and open to students, faculty, and staff from across all four campuses (Boston, Grafton, Medford/Somerville, and SMFA). Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence in collaboration with faculty, staff, and student leaders across our four campuses, Tufts Table provides community members, who might not otherwise cross paths, with the opportunity to make connections and share perspectives on a variety of subjects impacting our community. These subjects include: exploring our intersectional identities, finding a sense of belonging at Tufts, and creating a more inclusive community.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Early Music Ensemble: Pastime with Good Company
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Music from the time of King Henry VIII and his daughter, Elizabeth I for Renaissance consort: violas da gamba, recorders, harpsichord, lute, cittern, harp, chamber organ and voices, with guest Chris Rua, recorders. Music of Cornish, Henry VIII, Byrd, Dowland and others. Jane Hershey, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Career Panel for Students Interested in Food and Nutrition
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Please join us for a panel featuring Tufts alumni working across food systems and nutrition, who will share their unique career paths, key experiences, and lessons learned along the way. This conversation offers insight into the many ways you can build a meaningful career at the intersection of food, health, and society.
Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Coates, Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Director, Accelerated MS in Nutrition; Director, Food Systems and Nutrition Minor
Amanda Bank, MPH - Program Officer, Center for Heath Care Strategies
Olivia Haskin - Manager, Volunteer Engagement at Food Bank for New York City
Rowan Bishop, MS, RDN - Pediatric Dietitian, Boston Medical Center
David A. Carroll, PhD - Strategic Learning Advisor, Mercy Corps
Naina Qayyum - PhD candidate, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.
Online Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Admissions. Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. RSVP Information: https://tufts.joinhandshake.com/events/1938175/share_preview. Admission/Cost: free.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.joinhandshake.com. Politics and Culture from All Sides: The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion
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What are the environmental costs of fast fashion?
Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series invites Tufts faculty, students, and staff to explore politics and culture by reading controversial books and articles, engaging with faculty discussants and guest speakers, and discussing sensitive political, economic, and social issues with depth, humility, and courage. Each week, participants will encounter sophisticated arguments associated with a diversity of ideological, religious, and cultural worldviews. Lunch will be provided. Please see the workshop schedule here for more details, and please contact us if you want to participate so we can add you to the Canvas site.
Reading: Xiaoyang Long. “How does fast fashion affect the environment?” Economics Observatory. March 26, 2025.
Discussant: Professor Silke Forbes, Department of Economics.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 201. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Politics/Policy/Law. Humanities. Public Service/Government. RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Awe on the Margins: Youth Perspectives on the (im)possibilities of Human Flourishing
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According to scholars, awe (i.e. the emotional response to something vast that transcends our ordinary frame of reference) has the potential to transform perspectives, foster human flourishing, and enhance well-being (Shiota, Keltner, & Mossman, 2007; Monroy & Keltner, 2023; Keltner, 2025). However, little is known about where awe occurs in marginalized urban contexts, who can access it, and how it might serve as a tool to disrupt structural violence. Therefore, this seminar is grounded in the central question: what would it take for “us” to be more honest with the life/lives we are living, living on, stepping over, and forgetting? Drawing from the first year of an ongoing three-year youth-participatory action research (Y-PAR) study with 100 Black and Brown high school students (ages 14–17) at a predominantly Black and Brown school in Boston, MA, this project explores how youth understand, express, and utilize awe and human flourishing for transformative change. Over the course of a year (2025–2026), youth p…
Online Location Details: https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/events/virtues-for-well-being-a-seminar-with-dr-demond-hill/. Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
FXB G13, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Education. Health/Wellness. Research. Social Justice/Human Rights. Sustainability/Climate. Speaker Name: Dr. Demond Hill. RSVP Information: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jJ3ePJvCU2og86. Event Contact Name: Janet Wysocki. Event Contact Email: janet.wysocki@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176273355.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM.
For more info visit hsph.harvard.edu. 17th Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism: Audie Cornish
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Join a behind-the-scenes conversation with seasoned journalist, Audie Cornish. Cornish is an anchor and senior analyst for CNN, where she hosts CNN This Morning with Audie Cornish as well as the award-winning weekly podcast, The Assignment with Audie Cornish. Before joining CNN, Cornish served as co-host of NPR’s flagship news program, All Things Considered. She’s the recipient of many awards, including the George Peabody Award for her work with David Isay’s StoryCorps 9/11 Project, the Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism in 2020 from the National Press Foundation, and the Salute to Excellence Award from National Association of Black Journalists for her reporting on the opioid crisis in Baltimore. Cornish began her career in Boston at the Associated Press and Boston’s WBUR. Learn more about Audie Cornish. The conversation will be moderated by Tufts Trustee Emeritus, President and CEO of WNET and award-winning producer, Neal Shapiro, A80, A23P, A26P.
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Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
17th Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism: Audie Cornish
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Register (In-Person) Register (Virtual)Join a behind-the-scenes conversation with seasoned journalist, Audie Cornish. Cornish is an anchor and senior analyst for CNN, where she hosts CNN This Morning with Audie Cornish as well as the award-winning weekly podcast, The Assignment with Audie Cornish. Before joining CNN, Cornish served as co-host of NPR’s flagship news program, All Things Considered. She’s the recipient of many awards, including the George Peabody Award for her work with David Isay’s StoryCorps 9/11 Project, the Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism in 2020 from the National Press Foundation, and the Salute to Excellence Award from National Association of Black Journalists for her reporting on the opioid crisis in Baltimore. Cornish began her career in Boston at the Associated Press and Boston’s WBUR. Learn more about Audie Cornish. The conversation will be moderated by Tufts Trustee Emeritus, President and CEO of WNET and award-winning producer, Neal Shapiro, A80, A23P,…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vkwq1QUGQ0igkpeAn2rVjA. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: ASEAN Auditorium. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/17th-edward-r-murrow-forum-on-issues-in-journalism-audie-cornish-tickets-1981428030578?aff=oddtdtcreator. Admission/Cost: Free.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Tufts Chamber Music
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Students present works for strings, winds, brass, and piano.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Murrow Award Ceremony and Panel on the Perspectives on Public Diplomacy Evolving Trends and Innovations
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Join The Fletcher School and the U.S. Department of State for a special program as The Fletcher School hosts the annual Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Public Diplomacy.
This prestigious award recognizes significant contributions in the field of public diplomacy and the special qualities that reflect the integrity, courage, sensitivity, vision, and dedication to excellence that Edward R. Murrow exemplified so well.
This year, the U.S. Department of State honors Jenny Palmer for excellence in outreach and public diplomacy around the world.
The panel will be from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. followed by lunch.
Panelists: Kelly Sims Gallagher, dean of The Fletcher School , Brian Gibel, F01, acting director, Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources, U.S. Department of State , Jenny Palmer, cultural affairs officer, U.S. Department of State , And more!
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vA5dERJiR8WTUR53Klzpsw#/registration. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Cabot seventh floor. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Global Engagement. International Affairs. Politics/Policy/Law. Public Service/Government. Speaker Name: Jenny Palmer, Brian Gibel, Kelly Sims Gallagher, and more. RSVP Information: https://forms.monday.com/forms/aa945e8051e22ca2dafbd57f93eb1214?r=use1. Event Contact Name: Sara R. Laverty. Event Contact Email: sara.laverty@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Murrow Award Ceremony & Panel on the Perspectives on Public Diplomacy Evolving Trends and Innovations
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Join The Fletcher School and the U.S. Department of State for a special program as Fletcher hosts the annual Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Public Diplomacy.
This prestigious award recognizes significant contributions in the field of public diplomacy and the special qualities that reflect the integrity, courage, sensitivity, vision, and dedication to excellence that Edward R. Murrow exemplified so well.
This year, the State Department honors Jenny Palmer, for excellence in outreach and public diplomacy around the world.
Panel will be from 11:00am - 12:00pm followed by lunch.
Panelists:
Kelly Sims Gallagher, Dean of The Fletcher School
Brian Gibel, F01, Acting Director, Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources, U.S. Department of State
Jenny Palmer, Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State
More panelists to be confirmed
Registration required.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vA5dERJiR8WTUR53Klzpsw#/registration. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://forms.monday.com/forms/aa945e8051e22ca2dafbd57f93eb1214?r=use1.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.monday.com. Russian-Chinese Military Cooperation: An Unequal Partnership
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Join the Fletcher Russia and Eurasia Program for a guest lecture by Dr. Dmitry Gorenburg, Senior Research Scientist at CNA, on the key trends in military cooperation between China and Russia.
There is widespread consensus that Russian-Chinese military cooperation has accelerated rapidly over the last decade. At the same time, China-Russia military cooperation has not always grown linearly over time. The speaker will argue that after a period of rapid expansion from 2014 to 2019, cooperation largely plateaued for several years and only started expanding again as a consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Unlike past periods, Russia is now far more dependent on China than China is on Russia. This dependence creates concerns among Russian leaders about future Chinese intentions, especially as China seems to be more interested in Russia not losing the war than in Russia winning it.
Dr. Dmitry Gorenburg is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union, the Russian military, Russian foreign…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 114 Curtis Street. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate).
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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In response to intensifying urban heat, residents of Cairo, Egypt are drawing on a longstanding tradition of gifting water through charitable water fountains (sabils) to sustain the livability of everyday urban spaces. Vernacular sabils reshape the built environment by providing palatable water free of charge to people moving through the “city inside-out” (Bayat 2012) of daily life—shopping, working, and circulating through Cairo’s streets. Their contemporary expansion responds to shifts in the city’s thermal comfort range and the growing difficulty of maintaining viable human bioclimates under conditions of climate change. Although urban sabils do not increase the total supply of potable water, they reconfigure the urban waterscape by relocating access to preferred water forms in convenient, socially meaningful locations, particularly in neighborhoods underserved by municipal infrastructure. As socio-technical and moral objects, vernacular sabils link infrastructure, sociality, and ethical obligation, partic…
Room: Curtis Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 474 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Tessa Farmer, Associate Professor in Department of Anthropology and the Global Studies Program, University of Virginia. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_djpFxGHZQAeHU7VW14J7MA.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Digital Scholarship Spring Showcase
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Join us to hear from faculty; students; and library, research, and technology staff who will share examples and approaches from their own teaching research, or projects that incorporate digital scholarship approaches and methods (including but not limited to: digital humanities, digital storytelling, data visualization, applications of AI or machine-learning).
Showcase schedule: 1 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions , 1:15–2:45 p.m.: 10 minute presentations with a short break halfway through [speakers not listed in order] , Alice Sullivan (History of Art and Architecture) , Julie Dobrow (Child Study and Human Development) and Kim Forero-Arnías (Digital Design Studio) , Brian Gravel (Education) , Noel Heim (Earth and Climate Science) , Zoe Spriggs (Classical Studies) , Sari Mauro (Tufts Archival Research Center) , Max O'Reilly (Department of Public Health and Community Medicine)
, , 2:45–3 p.m.: Questions and discussion, plus snacks! , 3–4 p.m.: DDS podcast broadcast live on WMFO, all are welcome…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio (third floor) in Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Graduate). Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Innovation. Research. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/16107053. Event Contact Name: Anna Kijas. Event Contact Email: anna.kijas@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Faculty Pop-Up Social
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Relax and unwind with colleagues!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by April 6.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Jaharis Courtyard
Rain location: Jaharis 118. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26t1vCaBed0hSsu. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: susan.frick@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4955.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.qualtrics.com. Faculty Pop Up Social
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Tufts Faculty Pop-Up Social—Boston:
Thursday, April 16
4–6 p.m.
Relax and unwind with colleagues!
Light refreshments provided
Jaharis Courtyard, 150 Harrison Avenue, Boston Campus
Rain location: Jaharis 118
RSVP by April 1.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Jaharis courtyard, 150 Harrison Ave
(rain location: Jaharis 118). Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26t1vCaBed0hSsu. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: susan.frick@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176274955.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.qualtrics.com. New Music Ensemble
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NME performs under the direction of Donald Berman.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Expanding Viewpoints Symposium 2026
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Grievance and Governance in a New Populist Era
The Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) welcomes you to its inaugural student-led conference, designed to convene a select group of juniors and seniors from Tufts University and other universities throughout the Greater Boston area for sustained, serious engagement with contested questions about civic life, politics, and culture. The Symposium emphasizes intellectual rigor, structured disagreement, and student leadership, combining academic insights, conversations with civic and business leaders, and high-quality meals throughout the program. There is no cost to participate, but attendance is by application only.
The 2026 Symposium will explore how contemporary populist movements on both the left and the right have reshaped American politics, democratic governance, and debates over liberalism, representation, and institutional legitimacy. Students will engage in challenging discussions on affordability, higher education, immigration,…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Politics/Policy/Law. Humanities. Education. Health/Wellness. Public Service/Government. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Kiniwe
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Kiniwe and the other groups will perform Fontomfrom and Sanga from the Ashanti people of Ghana, and Togo Atsia and Gahu from the Ewe people from Ghana. Kiniwe will be joined by Professor Felicia Sandler and New England Conservatory African Lab Ensemble, and Agbekor Drumming and Dance Society.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Tufts Jazz Orchestra: Portal
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An electrifying program transporting listeners across eras, genres, and musical dimension with music by Wayne Shorter, Snarky Puppy, George Gershwin, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Goddard Chapel, 3 The Green.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Chamber Orchestra
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John Page leads the Tufts Chamber Orchestra.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Small Jazz Ensembles
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Paul Ahlstrand and Nando Michelin ensembles. Fisher Performance Room.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Dialogue In The Workplace—The Hidden Curriculum of Working in Higher Education
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Dialogue in the Workplace is a unique opportunity for staff and faculty at Tufts to come together to share perspectives on realities of the workplace. Through a lens of inclusive excellence, we will explore topics meant to foster authentic relationships, engagement, and belonging. No prior experience or preparation needed. Please join us to share your perspectives, listen across difference, and connect with colleagues! Register here to attend.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Joyce Cummings Center, room 601. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Event Type: Community Engagement. Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Career Development. Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Education. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq4YFrfsvZklPZSj0eXXVvJwKeiw_Nk7yLaw7Pfm2nHIYs4A/viewform. Event Contact Name: Office of the Vice Provost for Inclusive Institutive Excellence. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
TUSM Global Health Seminar: AI and Global Health
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare delivery and public health in the U.S. and globally. In this two-hour symposium, speakers from Taiwan, India, and the U.S. will discuss how AI is transforming how clinical care, healthcare delivery, and research. Speakers will touch on a range of topics, including how AI could help to advance health literacy, address mental health challenges, and make research processes more efficient. Speakers will also discuss how clinicians and researchers can anticipate and address challenges and threats related to AI.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Hybrid: In-person (with food) in MedEd 114 (145 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02111) and on Zoom. Open to Public: No. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Health/Wellness. Speaker Name: Peter Chang, Show Chwan Healthcare System, Taiwan, and the Asian Health Literacy Association, Joy Mammen, Department of Transfusion Medicine and Immunohematology, Christian Medical College Vellore, India, Michael Paasche-Orlow, Department of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, U.S. Cindy Liu, Departments of Pediatric Newborn Medicine and Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, U.S. Mei Chung, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, U.S. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FtXv_m2ZR7y8Qn2wrUIKIg#/registration. Event Contact Name: Kim Burke. Event Contact Email: Kimberly.Burke@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.zoom.us. Provost Spring Faculty Reception
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Enjoy refreshments and conversation with colleagues from across Tufts, Provost Genco, and members of her leadership team. Please contact the Office of the Provost with any questions. We hope you are still able to join us.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Alumni Lounge
15th Floor. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UlYt1UjBdiumJ8. Event Contact Name: Lisa Looby. Event Contact Email: Lisa.Looby@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3317.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
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Join Provost's Office leadership for light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the university. RSVP by April 13.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Dental Alumni Lounge, 1514 (15th floor), 1 Kneeland St. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UlYt1UjBdiumJ8. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: provost@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Global Webinar Series: The Origins and Architecture of Youth-led Movements [Session 1]
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Youth are the spark. Strategy is the oxygen. Youth-led movements have proven that they can disrupt the status quo — but how do we transform a moment of disruption into a brighter future for our planet and its inhabitants? Join the first session of a webinar series that unites people who are part of the most influential youth-led uprisings. Together, participants will learn about six global youth-led movements, examining their origins and infrastructure, failures, and the promise of intersectional solidarity. We will dream together, exploring how individual youth-led movements might create a united front. The future isn’t waiting. It is organizing.
This webinar is the first in the three-part For Youth, By Youth Global Webinar Series. The Spring 2026 series focuses on Youth-led Movement-building for Conscious Leadership and Global Solidarity. It is co-hosted by the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities and paNhari, presented in partnership with Tufts University's Tisch College of Civic Life, and…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/GSzwiSshSci3bpunVcr7KQ. Open to Public: Yes. Event Subject: Global Engagement. RSVP Information: https://talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu/programs/fyby/webinar-series-conscious-leadership-and-global-solidarity/. Admission/Cost: Free.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu. Write Together: Drop-In Research and Writing Support
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Starting on March 27 and continuing on April 22 and April 28, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research* and writing support, provided by Tisch Librarians and a StAAR writing consultant.
*Research support includes but is not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research
No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate).
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Politics and Culture from All Sides: The Boundaries of Campus Speech
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Are words ever a form of violence?
Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series invites Tufts faculty, students, and staff to explore politics and culture by reading controversial books and articles, engaging with faculty discussants and guest speakers, and discussing sensitive political, economic, and social issues with depth, humility, and courage. Each week, participants will encounter sophisticated arguments associated with a diversity of ideological, religious, and cultural worldviews. Lunch will be provided. Please see the workshop schedule here for more details, and please contact us if you want to participate so we can add you to the Canvas site.
Reading: Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff. “Why It's a Bad Idea to Tell Students Words Are Violence.” The Atlantic. July 18, 2017.
Discussant: Professor Jonathan Tirrell, Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 201. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Politics/Policy/Law. Humanities. Public Service/Government. RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. [ENVS] Designing the Hydro-Commons: Strategies for Addressing Complex Contemporary Water Challenges
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Landscape architecture brings together art and science to address ecological and cultural challenges shaping our environment— from regional scale projects that address issues of climate change, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity loss to small-scale urban projects that interject an artful awareness of ecology and civic vibrancy into the urban fabric. In this lecture, Emily Vogler will discuss how designers navigate complex environmental issues, focusing on her framework of the Hydro Commons to examine how design can strengthen stewardship, resilience, and a sense of place around shared water resources. She will highlight the distinctive approach at RISD, where landscape architecture exists alongside other art and design disciplines with deep relationships to craft and material practices. This material knowledge and culture of critical making inform how the department addresses regional ecological, social, and infrastructural issues at the site and material scale. She will discuss the importance of working…
Room: Curtis Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 474 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Emily Vogler, Associate Professor, Rhode Island School of Design. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qOictOcSSA-kD9M1j-Dj5A.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Individualism and Nonconformity in Film: High Noon (1952)
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What does moral courage require when a community refuses to stand together in the face of danger?
Hosted by the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) in collaboration with the Film and Media Studies Program (FMS), this four-part film series invites Tufts faculty, students, and staff to examine the themes of individualism and nonconformity through screenings of landmark films drawn from a range of historical periods, political contexts, and cinematic traditions. Each session features a full-length film paired with faculty framing and guided discussion, allowing participants to analyze how individuals navigate the tension between personal conscience and collective pressure, and how institutions respond to dissent. The series asks participants to think critically about moral independence, civic responsibility, and the costs and consequences of resisting conformity. Popcorn and pizza will be served. Please see the series schedule here for more information, and please contact us if you want…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum Dana Complex LL08. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Subject: Arts. Politics/Policy/Law. Public Service/Government. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Tufts Opera Ensemble: Premiere of Thomas Stumpf's "Half-hanged Mary"
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The Tufts Opera Ensemble, directed by Carol Mastrodomenico and Thomas Stumpf, presents Stumpf’s setting of Margaret Atwood’s Half-hanged Mary, about a woman who was hanged as a witch but survived.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 8:00 PM.
TUSDM Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend
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Event Type: Deadline/Reminder.
Friday, April 24, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Tufts Composers: New at Noon #4
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In the Widely Available Tradition of Being Alive. Tufts Composers face tradition yet turn in new experiential directions for this concert of collaborative chamber works.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Tufts Epsilon Materials Institute Seminar: Dr. Jagjit Nanda
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The Tufts Community is invited to a special event with Dr. Jagjit Nanda. Dr. Nanda is a Distinguished Scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and the Executive Director of the SLAC-Stanford Battery Research Center. He will present a talk titled “Emerging Trends in Battery Science and Technology: From Fundamental Science to Applications.” A reception will immediately follow the presentation.
Learn more and register for the seminar.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 140. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Engineering/Technology. Speaker Name: Dr. Jagjit Nanda.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.qualtrics.com. 28th Annual Graduate Awards Ceremony
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Each year, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering honor outstanding graduate students at the Graduate Awards Ceremony. The awards celebrate graduate student achievement in areas such as academic performance, research, student leadership, community service and citizenship, and contributions to undergraduate education.
Dress is business attire. A list of this year’s award winners can be found here.
Please RSVP for the ceremony.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 20 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA 02155. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Magical Puppet Machine: Puppet Performances and Animated Films
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Join the Puppets, Animation, and Performance class for an exciting display of their final projects including live puppet performances and animated film screenings.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: Performance Room B209. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Event Type: Film Screening. Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: Mythri Margam. Event Contact Email: Mythri.Margam@tufts.edu.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Tufts Opera Ensemble: Premiere of Thomas Stumpf's "Half-hanged Mary"
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The Tufts Opera Ensemble, directed by Carol Mastrodomenico and Thomas Stumpf, presents Stumpf’s setting of Margaret Atwood’s Half-hanged Mary, about a woman who was hanged as a witch but survived.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Stoic Arts: A Conference on Impermanence, Beauty, and Resilience
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We invite all who are interested in the intersection of Stoicism and artistic practices to join us at this inclusive and welcoming conference. Hosted by Tufts University, in collaboration with Modern Stoicism, this is the first event in modern times to bring together a wide range of scholars, musicians, creatives, therapists, and everyday listeners to explore the role of music and the arts in shaping our experiences of transcience and mortality, presence, freedom, and joy during uncertain times.
The conference is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is requested: https://luma.com/sgrakvte.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Symphony Orchestra
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TSO performs their spring concert under the direction of John Page.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 3:00 PM.
CommuniTEA with IIE
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CommuniTEA with IIE, offered by the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence (IIE), focuses on building community among staff and administrators at Tufts, across schools/campuses. Colleagues are invited to join us for monthly gatherings of community, connection, and joy. Drop-in for a quick visit or stay the whole time!
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Cabot Intercultural Center, Room 703. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Staff. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaC22grc60klq74ZZqNpsmFOTVfUPzM2HMC9JTLOtAjOJghQ/viewform. Event Contact Name: Deborah Donahue-Keegan. Event Contact Email: deborah.donahue_keegan@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-448-1949.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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Are you a graduate and/or non-traditional student looking for community on campus?
Come to Tisch Library’s DSDI Hub where you can unwind while you work on puzzles, color, and/or create your own art pieces with your peers from different programs across Tufts. Food and drinks will be provided by Mental Health Promotion.
Sponsored by Tisch Library and Mental Health Promotion.
For more information, contact student success librarians Gabby Womack at gabrielle.womack@tufts.edu and/or Joanna Gray at joanna.gray@tufts.edu.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: DSDI Community Research Hub (Tisch 224). Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Contact Name: Gabby Womack. Event Contact Email: gabrielle.womack@tufts.edu.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Write Together: Drop-in Research and Writing Support
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Starting on March 27 and continuing on April 22 and April 28, you can stop by for research* and writing support, provided by Tisch Librarians and a StAAR writing consultant.
*Research support includes but is not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research
No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate).
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Build a Speaker: Exploring the Intersections of Music and Engineering
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Come learn about music engineering by building your own speaker! We’ll teach you the basics of how a speaker converts electrical signals into sound, and you’ll get to select your materials and build your own unique speaker to play music right from your phone.
Drop into this workshop anytime between 2–4 p.m. for a creative study break to explore sound, technology, and design, and to enjoy some tasty snacks. This workshop is for everyone, whether you’re interested in music, engineering, or both!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Located in the Digital Design Studio, room 303, in Tisch library on the third floor.
The Digital Design Studio is accessible by stairs and elevator. Gendered restrooms and water fountain are located on the same floor. Gender neutral bathrooms are located on the second floor. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Community Engagement. Event Subject: Arts. Education. Speaker Name: Kelsey Rogers. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/16613622. Event Contact Name: Kimberly Forero-Arnias. Event Contact Email: kimberly.forero@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. FMS Film Festival: Documentary Film
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FMS Student Film Festival
Documentary Film
Part 1 of 2 (also Tuesday, 4/29 6:00-7:45 pm)
Featuring films from Natalie Minik's Advanced Documentary students Doo Min Bang, Daniel Cece, Sofia Daffin, Geri Hart, Julia Hioe, Quinn Kessel, Max Kind, Sophie Littman, John Mulvihill, Zander Penn, Alex Wu, Tom Xiao, and Keyu (Jack) Zhu.
Full Film Festival Schedule, Tuesday, April 28
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 1
8:00-9:00 Script to Screen; Directed Study
Wednesday, April 29
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 2
8:00-9:00 AI in Motion; Media Futures Lab; Experimental Film
9:00 Media Future’s Lab installation on Tisch Roof
Thursday, April 30
6:00-8:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 1
8:00-8:30 Intermission
8:30-10:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 2.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum LL08
163 Packard Ave, Medford. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
FMS Film Festival: Script to Screen + Directed Study
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FMS Student Film Festival
Script to Screen and Directed Study
Featuring films from:
Don Schechter's From Script to Screen students Seray Ajei, Ken Bailey, Vira Chawla, Alez Herz, Virginia Hopkins, Emmanuel Weintraub, and Leyi Yang.
Howard Woolf's Directed Study students Alexander Minagar and Marco Steel
Full Film Festival Schedule, Tuesday, April 28
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 1
8:00-9:00 Script to Screen; Directed Study
Wednesday, April 29
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 2
8:00-9:00 AI in Motion; Media Futures Lab; Experimental Film
9:00 Media Future’s Lab installation on Tisch Roof
Thursday, April 30
6:00-8:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 1
8:00-8:30 Intermission
8:30-10:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 2.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum LL08
163 Packard Ave, Medford. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Global Webinar Series: Conscious Leadership and Building Youth-led Movements [Session 2]
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Youth are the spark. Strategy is the oxygen. Youth-led movements have proven that they can disrupt the status quo — but how do we transform a moment of disruption into a brighter future for our planet and its inhabitants? Join the second session of a webinar series that unites people who are part of the most influential youth-led uprisings. Together, participants will learn about six global youth-led movements, examining their origins and infrastructure, failures, and the promise of intersectional solidarity. We will dream together, exploring how individual youth-led movements might create a united front. The future isn’t waiting. It is organizing.
This webinar is the second in the three-part For Youth, By Youth Global Webinar Series. The Spring 2026 series focuses on Youth-led Movement-building for Conscious Leadership and Global Solidarity. It is co-hosted by the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities and paNhari, presented in partnership with Tufts University's Tisch College of Civic Life,…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/GSzwiSshSci3bpunVcr7KQ. Open to Public: Yes. Event Subject: Global Engagement. RSVP Information: https://talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu/programs/fyby/webinar-series-conscious-leadership-and-global-solidarity/. Admission/Cost: Free.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu. FMS Film Festival: Documentary Film
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FMS Student Film Festival
Documentary Film
Part 2 of 2 (also Monday, 4/28 6:00-7:45 pm)
Featuring films from Natalie Minik's Advanced Documentary students Doo Min Bang, Daniel Cece, Sofia Daffin, Geri Hart, Julia Hioe, Quinn Kessel, Max Kind, Sophie Littman, John Mulvihill, Zander Penn, Alex Wu, Tom Xiao, and Keyu (Jack) Zhu.
Full Film Festival Schedule, Tuesday, April 28
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 1
8:00-9:00 Script to Screen; Directed Study
Wednesday, April 29
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 2
8:00-9:00 AI in Motion; Media Futures Lab; Experimental Film
9:00 Media Future’s Lab installation on Tisch Roof
Thursday, April 30
6:00-8:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 1
8:00-8:30 Intermission
8:30-10:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 2.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum LL08
163 Packard Ave, Medford. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Tufts Arab Music Ensemble
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Tufts Arab Music Ensemble presents a selection of instrumental and vocal music representative of a wide range of genres within the Arab world. Naseem Alatrash, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 8:00 PM.
FMS Film Festival: Experimental Film
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FMS Student Film Festival
Experimental Film
Featuring films from Kyle Petty's Experimental Film students: Ayse Akcayli, Toki Eashir, Samir Jones, John Mulvihill, Sam Ringrose, Elliot Riseman, Sada Schumann, Quinn Sobieraj, Sachin Vaid-Kwinter, Tom Xiao, Grace Xie, and Keyu (Jack) Zhu.
Also included: Mat Rapapport's AI in Motion and Media Future's Lab courses. This screening will be following by a live installation on the Tisch Library Roof.
Full Film Festival Schedule, Tuesday, April 28
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 1
8:00-9:00 Script to Screen; Directed Study
Wednesday, April 29
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 2
8:00-9:00 AI in Motion; Media Futures Lab; Experimental Film
9:00 Media Future’s Lab installation on Tisch Roof
Thursday, April 30
6:00-8:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 1
8:00-8:30 Intermission
8:30-10:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 2.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum LL08
163 Packard Ave, Medford. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
FMS Film Festival: Media Installation
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FMS Student Film Festival
Media Installation, Interactive media installation from Mat Rapapport's Media Future's Lab course. Full Film Festival Schedule, Tuesday, April 28
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 1
8:00-9:00 Script to Screen; Directed Study
Wednesday, April 29
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 2
8:00-9:00 AI in Motion; Media Futures Lab; Experimental Film
9:00 Media Future’s Lab installation on Tisch Roof
Thursday, April 30
6:00-8:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 1
8:00-8:30 Intermission
8:30-10:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 2.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Tisch Library Roof
Medford. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Therapy Animals: A De-Stress Fest Event by Tisch Library and Paws for People
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Need a boost to help you get to the finish line? Stop by Tisch Library's leisure area on Thursday, April 30 from 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m. to decompress with these cute therapy animals brought to you by Paws for People!
You'll meet these adorable animals and their humans: Maui the Australian Shepherd and Denise Baker , Bear the Shih Tzu and Deb Gibbs , Hermie the Guinea Pig and Niki Vettel , Philomena the Bernes Mountain Dog and Scott Talor , And maybe more!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Leisure area near the printers in the lobby. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Contact Name: Gabby Womack. Event Contact Email: gabrielle.womack@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Smart Tips for Estate Planning and Charitable Giving
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Join us for a webinar presented by Attorney Brad Bedingfield of Hemenway & Barnes LLP who will provide helpful ideas and practical tips on how to start the estate planning process and navigate federal and state estate taxes. He will also highlight tax law changes, including those found in the One Big Beautiful Bill, and will share ways to give strategically to maximize impact on loved ones and favorite charities in 2026 and beyond.
This session is proudly sponsored by The Charles Tufts Society, Tufts University's legacy society.
Online Location Details: https://go.tufts.edu/gp_webinar2026. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Parents. Staff. Speaker Name: Brad Bedingfield. RSVP Information: https://go.tufts.edu/gp_webinar2026. Event Contact Name: Laura Parker, Director of Gift Planning. Event Contact Email: laura.parker@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-0491.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit go.tufts.edu. Drop-In Crafts: A De-Stress Fest Event by Tisch Library
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Take a quick brain break with a variety of fun crafts in the super cozy DSDI Hub (Tisch 214) at Tisch Library! You can make anything from buttons to bracelets to zines or even work on a puzzle with some friends. Supplies will be available from 2–4 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.
Supplies include: Watercolor pens , Clay beads , Scissors , Coloring books , Button-makers , Magazines , Alcohol-based markers , Puzzles , Googly eyes , And more!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Leisure area near the printers in the lobby. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Contact Name: Gabby Womack. Event Contact Email: gabrielle.womack@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Annual Academic Awards Ceremony
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This year's academic awards ceremony will be held on April 30 from 3–5 p.m. in Cohen Auditorium (doors open at 2:15 p.m.). Friends, family, and faculty are welcome! Please dress in business casual attire.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Cohen Auditorium is located in the Aidekman Arts Center, 40 Talbot Ave. in Medford. There is parking on the street in front of the auditorium as well as parking lots right next to it. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Parents. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). RSVP Information: For guests, it is not necessary to RSVP. For students receiving awards, you will get an email invite. Event Contact Name: Academic Advising, Undergraduate Education. Event Contact Email: AcademicAwards@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit students.tufts.edu. Senior Recital: Michael Chen
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Tufts student Michael Chen presents a recital in the Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM.
FMS Film Festival: Senior Honors Thesis
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Senior Honors Thesis
Featuring films and presentations from our 2026 Senior Honors Thesis students: Eran Avni-Singer, Daniel Cece, Cole McIlvane, Tri Nguyen, Amba Raghavan, Sam Ringrose, Ethan Sims, Quinn Sobeiraj, Emma Selesnick, Tom Xiao, and Keyu (Jack) Zhu
This event will include a 30-minute intermission, Full Film Festival Schedule, Tuesday, April 28
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 1
8:00-9:00 Script to Screen; Directed Study
Wednesday, April 29
6:00-7:45 Advanced Documentary, part 2
8:00-9:00 AI in Motion; Media Futures Lab; Experimental Film
9:00 Media Future’s Lab installation on Tisch Roof
Thursday, April 30
6:00-8:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 1
8:00-8:30 Intermission
8:30-10:00 Senior Honors Thesis, part 2.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum LL08
163 Packard Ave, Medford. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Tufts Cherish Chinatown Cleanup
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The 6th annual Cherish Chinatown Cleanup will take place on Friday, May 1 from 12:30–3 p.m.
Tufts University students, faculty, and staff join together to pick up trash, plant flowers, and organize supply rooms at local nonprofits—all while learning about the history of the neighborhood and ways to get more involved with our Chinatown community partners.
Volunteer and team leader registration will be available in mid to late March.
To register and learn more, visit: go.tufts.edu/cherishchinatowncleanup.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Kick-off will take place at the Jaharis Courtyard (174 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA). Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Staff. Faculty. Alumni and Friends. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://go.tufts.edu/cherishchinatowncleanup. Event Contact Name: Maggie Carril. Event Contact Email: communityrelations@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3780.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Graduate Student Recital: Jimmy Wang
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Composition student Jimmy Wang presents a recital in Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Senior Recital: Jake Pandina
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Tufts student Jake Pandinapresents a recital in the Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Sunday Concert Series: Klenèngan Sukarena
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Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform a concert of Javanese gamelan music with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Heni Savitri. Barry Drummond, director.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Senior Recital: Katherine Spiropoulos
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Katherine Spiropoulos presents a senior recital in Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Senior Recital: Isabella Juhaeri
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Tufts student Isabella Juhaeri presents a recital in the Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 9:00 PM.
Senior Recital: Shizhong Xu
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Tufts student Shizhong Xu presents a recital in the Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 4:00 PM.
Senior Recital: James Allen
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Tufts student James Allen presents a voice recital in the Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Global Webinar Series: Solidarity within and across Youth-led Movements [Session 3]
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Youth are the spark. Strategy is the oxygen. Youth-led movements have proven that they can disrupt the status quo — but how do we transform a moment of disruption into a brighter future for our planet and its inhabitants? Join the third and final session of a webinar series that unites people who are part of the most influential youth-led uprisings. Together, participants will learn about six global youth-led movements, examining their origins and infrastructure, failures, and the promise of intersectional solidarity. We will dream together, exploring how individual youth-led movements might create a united front. The future isn’t waiting. It is organizing.
This webinar is the third and final in the three-part For Youth, By Youth Global Webinar Series. The Spring 2026 series focuses on Youth-led Movement-building for Conscious Leadership and Global Solidarity. It is co-hosted by the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities and paNhari, presented in partnership with Tufts University's Tisch…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/GSzwiSshSci3bpunVcr7KQ. Open to Public: Yes. Event Subject: Global Engagement. RSVP Information: https://talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu/programs/fyby/webinar-series-conscious-leadership-and-global-solidarity/. Admission/Cost: Free.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu. 2026 GIS Expo
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Please join us for a university-wide exposition of over 200 GIS projects and research completed during the 2025–2026 academic year!
Network with faculty, students, and GIS professionals across Greater Boston and enjoy delicious food and beverages catered by Dave's Fresh Pasta!
Room: Alumnae Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Parents. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Exhibition. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. Humanities. Innovation. International Affairs. Politics/Policy/Law. Research. Science. Social Justice/Human Rights. Sustainability/Climate. Event Contact Name: Carolyn Talmadge. Event Contact Email: carolyn.talmadge@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-0640.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.tufts.edu. Julia Soojin Cavallaro M.A. Thesis Concert: Mythos - New Songs for Voice & Instruments
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Original compositions that subvert and re-write the narratives of mythological women, based on the poetry of H.D. Carol Ann Duffy, and Ursula Le Guin.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Student Recital: Matthew Seliger
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Tufts student Matthew Seliger presents a recital in the Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 2:30 PM.
Senior Recital: Theo Tringale
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Theo Tringale presents a senior recital in Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Aviva Senzon Thesis Concert
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Tufts student Aviva Senzon presents a thesis concert in Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Youth Philharmonic
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TYP performs their final concert of the year under the direction of John Page. Suggested donation at the door: $10 per person/$25 per family.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Contemporary Classical Harmonica
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Leon Li, a Mechanical Engineer Ph.D. candidate, joined by Professor John A. McDonald, is playing pieces written by composers ranging from J.S. Bach to Sergei Rachmaninoff. An additional piece composed for the instrument by professor John McDonald will also be played. The chromatic harmonica as a musical instrument has evolved a lot in the past two decades, which heavily influenced the play styles of modern harmonica players. Leon’s rearrangement of classical repertoire, paired with the instruments built by himself, brings a completely different style of harmonica playing to the community.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Senior Recital: Wylie Doak
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Wylie Doak presents a senior voice recital in Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Write Here! Scholarly Writing Retreat for Tufts Faculty
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The Write Here!: Scholarly Writing Program at Tufts is an initiative by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty (OVPF) to help faculty prioritize faculty writing in a supportive, structured environment.
Join us for an all-day writing retreat as designated time for faculty to work on their writing priorities. Enjoy uninterrupted writing blocks, a quiet and welcoming environment, and the chance to connect with colleagues across disciplines. We’ll provide lunch, snacks, and refreshments throughout the day so you can stay focused and energized.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Alumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center
40 Talbot Ave. Medford, MA. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eg5GgMO7YRuRObc. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: susan.frick@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4955.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit tufts.qualtrics.com. Mini Course Design Institute: Adapting Course Design for AI Challenges
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This two-part course design retreat helps instructors redesign a targeted element of their course to address emerging AI-related challenges in assessment and student learning.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/2H2Md6o2Qgb8dngy6. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: CELT@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Order of the Engineer Ceremony
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Students gather each spring to join the Order of the Engineer – a national association of professionals dedicated to the ethical practice of engineering. Inductees pledge to uphold the highest standards of the engineering profession. Recite the Engineer's Obligation with your classmates and join a community dedicated to responsible engineering.
Learn more about the ceremony.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Breed Memorial Hall,
51 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Subject: Engineering/Technology.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Graduate Student Recital: Zhixian Xu
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Zhixian Xu presents a piano recital in Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Senior Recital: Sophia Crummel
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Sophia Crummel presents a senior recital in Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Senior Recital: Aidan Jackson
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Tufts student Aidan Jackson presents a recital in the Distler Performance Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00 PM.
Master’s Commencement Ceremony, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
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The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Master’s Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (location TBA.) Cap and gown are required for the ceremony. Information on purchasing a cap and gown will be available online. Family and friends are invited to attend this ceremony. More information about this event will be communicated to eligible students by the staff from the GSAS Dean’s office. Questions can be emailed to gsas@tufts.edu.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Students (Graduate). Staff.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
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The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Cohen Auditorium. PhD graduates who will be attending the ceremony will be provided a doctoral hood as a gift from the dean. Information on purchasing a cap and gown can is available online. Family and friends are invited to attend this ceremony, as well as to a reception in your honor immediately following the ceremony. More information about this event will be communicated to eligible students by the staff from the GSAS Dean’s office. Questions can be emailed to gsas@tufts.edu.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Parents. Staff. Students (Graduate).
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Ascension of Jesus (Orthodox)
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The celebration of Jesus' ascension into heaven and enthronement as universal sovereign. It comes 40 days after Easter. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Campus: Off-campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Pentecost
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The commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus following his ascension, Pentecost is considered the "birthday" of the Christian church (Acts 2:1-11). It comes 50 days after Easter (Pascha, Orthodox Easter). Roman Catholic and Protestant Christians often observe Pentecost on a different date from Orthodox Christians, but in 2025, the date is the same. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Eid-al-Adha ('Id Al Adha)
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Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Approximate date (moon dependent). Also called "Festival of Sacrifice," one of the two main Islamic festivals (the other is Eid al-Fitr), this festival falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage to Mecca. In commemoration of Abraham’s faith, sheep, goats and camels are offered to God, and the meat is distributed to the poor and needy. Eid al-Adha is observed whether or not one is on pilgrimage. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
38th University-Wide Teaching Conference
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The 38th University-Wide Teaching Conference will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, on the Grafton campus or online, and will explore Meaning, Purpose, and Relevance in Teaching. The day will include a keynote by Sarah Rose Cavanagh, whose research-informed work explores emotion, motivation, and meaning in teaching and learning.
Campus: Grafton campus. Location Details: TBD. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Education. Speaker Name: Sarah Rose Cavanagh. RSVP Information: https://provost.tufts.edu/celt/events/38th-university-wide-teaching-conference/. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: celt@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
For more info visit provost.tufts.edu. Pentecost (Orthodox)
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The commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus following his ascension, Pentecost is considered the "birthday" of the Christian church (Acts 2:1-11). It comes 50 days after Easter (Pascha, Orthodox Easter). Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Sunday, May 31, 2026.
First of Muharram (Ra's al-Sanat Al Hijrivah)
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Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The first day of the first month of the Islamic year. This day commemorates the Hijra ("migration") of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 C.E. where the first Islamic community was established.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Tufts Juneteenth Celebration
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Join us for the Tufts community celebration of Juneteenth!
Online Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to RSVPs. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 51 Winthrop St. Medford, MA 02155. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Community Celebration. Social Justice/Human Rights. Speaker Name: To be announced. RSVP Information: To come. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
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The fifth Guru (1563-1606), Arjan built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the temple was constructed with doors facing all four directions. The first Sikh martyr, Arjan is also remembered for his contributions to and compilation of the Sikh Scriptures.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.