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Senior Recital: Chloë Nemes

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Tufts student Chloë Nemes presents a senior recital in Distler Performance Hall. Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:30 PM.

Art and Empathetic Connection Workshop

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu The Center for Humanities at Tufts, the Department of Education, and Tufts University Art Galleries invite you to join us on May 5 for a special workshop featuring professors and visual artists to broaden your horizons in the world of art. Participants can expect to:  Engage in collaborative discussions centered around art objects to practice active listening and explore diverse perspectives, enhancing the capacity for empathy. , Analyze how shared art observations can spark new insights and connections within a group setting, reinforcing the value of collective meaning-making. , Participate in a hands-on artmaking experience to reflect on and internalize the power of creative expression as a tool for personal connection and community building.   This event will be co-hosted by Susan Barahal of the Department of Education, Noelle Roop of the Department of Education, and Elizabeth Canter of Tufts University Art Galleries. All are welcome. No previous experience required. Please RSVP to attend. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: First floor conference room. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Staff. Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Exhibition. Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Arts. Education. Event Sponsor Details: Center for the Humanities at Tufts, Department of Education, Tufts University Art Galleries. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefyPNuHa6H2rnQN-TmsFtqBc0kdzJjFE_tAsPaLDH5GOMaDA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110349246372544734263. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Amanda Pepper. Event Contact Email: amanda.pepper@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 203-763-9353. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit humanities.tufts.edu.

Senior Recital: Shizhong Xu

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Tufts student Shizhong Xu presents  a recital in the Distler Performance Hall. Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:00 PM.

Tufts in Translation: Dr. Nisha Iyer

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Nisha Iyer, PhD   Engineering Spinal Diversity for Modeling and Repair   Wednesday, May 6 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM   LabCentral | 700 Main Street North, Cambridge, MA  CNS drug development continues to struggle with models that oversimplify human biology.     On May 6, Nisha Iyer, PhD will present stem cell–engineered systems designed to capture spinal cord diversity with greater biological precision — creating more predictive tools for disease modeling, therapeutic screening, and regenerative strategy development.   By building cellular heterogeneity directly into engineered systems, her work aims to improve translational confidence in neuro and cell-based programs.   Why Attend   Learn how Tufts research is being translated into targeted disease modeling, therapeutic screening, and regenerative strategy development.   Explore translational potential relevant to neuro, regenerative medicine, and cell therapy pipelines   Network with colleagues across Tufts and the LabCentral ecosystem   Big ideas.… Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: LabCentral | 700 Main Street North, Cambridge, MA. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Engineering/Technology. Medicine. Science. Research. Event Sponsor Details: LabCentral. Speaker Name: Dr. Nisha Iyer. RSVP Information: https://labcentral.swoogo.com/tuftsintranslation_nishaiyer?i=EhXZNCVnUFv1uSeXtFyg-4kriT3BGwwi. Admission/Cost: Free. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit labcentral.swoogo.com.

Tufts in Translation: Engineering Spinal Diversity for Modeling and Repair

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Tiampo Family Assistant Professor Nisha Iyer will present stem cell–engineered systems designed to capture spinal cord diversity with greater biological precision — creating more predictive tools for disease modeling, therapeutic screening, and regenerative strategy development. By building cellular heterogeneity directly into engineered systems, her work aims to improve translational confidence in neuro and cell-based programs.  Learn more and register for the event. Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: LabCentral 700 Main Street Cambridge, MA. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Engineering/Technology. Medicine. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Biomedical Engineering department. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

Global Webinar Series: Solidarity within and across Youth-led Movements [Session 3]

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Register  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. Featured speakers include Veronica Nyirongo, VIDEA; Josephine Coyes-Loiselle, VIDEA; and Youth-leader Facilitator: Harunah Damba, For Youth, By Youth. 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… Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/GSzwiSshSci3bpunVcr7KQ. Open to Public: Yes. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Event Sponsor Details: This series 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 Department of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning. RSVP Information: https://talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu/programs/fyby/webinar-series-conscious-leadership-and-global-solidarity/. Admission/Cost: Free. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. For more info visit talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu.

2026 GIS Expo

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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 Sponsor Details: TTS Research Technology and the Data Lab. 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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 Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM.

Student Recital: Matthew Seliger

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Tufts student Matthew Seliger presents a recital in the Distler Performance Hall. Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. 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.

2026 MyTERN Graduation Ceremony

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Register (In-Person Attendance) Please join us for Tufts University’s MyTERN college and reentry program graduation ceremony! We are excited to celebrate the hard work and struggle, the academic growth, the creation of new dreams, and the care for one another that this year’s incredible cohort of formerly incarcerated students has demonstrated. A reception with light refreshments will follow the ceremony. Learn more about the MyTERN Program.  All are welcome, but please register to attend. . Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: ASEAN Auditorium. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mytern-graduation-ceremony-tickets-1987519979762?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl. Admission/Cost: Free. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Senior Recital: Theo Tringale

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Theo Tringale presents a senior recital in Fisher Performance Room. Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 8:00 PM.

Community Music Saturday Classes Celebratory Concert

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Students in the Commnunity Music program perform in Distler Performance Hall. Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM.

Aviva Senzon Thesis Concert

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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 Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu TYP performs their final concert of the year. Suggested donation at the door: $10 per person/$25 per family. Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Sunday, May 10, 2026, 3:00 PM.

Contemporary Classical Harmonica

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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 Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Sunday, May 10, 2026, 8:00 PM.

Senior Recital: Wylie Doak

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Wylie Doak presents a senior voice recital in Distler Performance Hall. Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:00 PM.

Senior Recital: Sophia Crummel

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Sophia Crummel presents a senior voice recital in Distler Performance Hall. Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Arts. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM.

Senior Recital: Aidan Jackson

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Tufts student Aidan Jackson presents a voice recital in the Distler Performance Hall. Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department. 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.

School of Engineering Graduate Programs Commencement Ceremony

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu School of Engineering PhD students will be hooded by their thesis advisor and master’s students will be individually recognized. There will be a reception immediately following the ceremony. Learn more about School of Engineering Commencement. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit engineering.tufts.edu.

Master’s Commencement Ceremony, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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.

Baccalaureate Ceremony

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Baccalaureate is a cherished moment during Commencement Weekend, and the last time for the senior class to be alone together as one unit. All members of the senior class and their ticketed guests (included in the Commencement Weekend ticket) are expected and welcome. Seniors should arrive in cap and gown before 2:30pm on The Green (Academic Quad). For more information, please visit the University Chaplaincy website. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: The Green. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

All University Commencement (Phase I)

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu At the All-University Commencement ceremony, Tufts’ eight schools are celebrated. Phase I takes place on The Green, between Ballou Hall and Bendetson Hall. It includes the Academic Procession, welcoming remarks from the Tufts University President, the awarding of honorary degrees, the all-University Commencement address, recognition of faculty emeriti, the presentation of degree candidates by school, and the conferral of degrees by the Tufts University Board of Trustees. Learn more at commencement.tufts.edu. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: The Green. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

School and Department Ceremonies (Phase II)

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu The individual department and school ceremonies immediately follow the all-university commencement ceremony. It is at these individual ceremonies that graduates’ names are announced, and students are individually recognized. Learn more at commencement.tufts.edu/school-ceremonies. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Phase II Venues. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.

School of Engineering Undergraduate Ceremony (Phase II)

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu School of Engineering undergraduate students from the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are individually recognized during this ceremony. Learn about the School of Engineering Undergraduate Ceremony. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: The Green. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit commencement.tufts.edu.

Writing Your NSF Data Management and Sharing Plan (and New Research.gov Tool)

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu Applying for NSF funding? Join Tisch Library for a Zoom workshop on NSF Data Management and Sharing Plans, including recent changes to NSF data sharing policies. All NSF proposals must include a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP), outlining how your research data will be managed, shared, and preserved. On April 27, 2026, the NSF will be implementing a new webform for DMSPs which should be used by all plans submitted after that date. This workshop will cover the general NSF guidelines for writing a DMSP, directorate/division-specific guidance, and walk through the new Research.gov form for DMSPs. We’ll discuss your options for meeting NSF data sharing requirements, as well as best practices that can enhance your plan. Online Location Details: https://tufts.libcal.com/calendar/datamanagement/nsf-dmsp-may2026. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Career Development. Engineering/Technology. Research. Science. Event Sponsor Details: Tisch Library. RSVP Information: Please register in advance. Event Contact Name: Elizabeth McCall. Event Contact Email: elizabeth.mccall@tufts.edu. Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM. For more info visit tufts.libcal.com.

Ascension of Jesus (Orthodox)

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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)

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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. Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. 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)

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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)

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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. Event Sponsor Details: Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence. 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

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu 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.

Cochrane Systematic Review Standard Author Training

Tufts University Events - events.tufts.edu We are excited to announce that we will be offering our Cochrane Systematic Review Standard Author Training course in Talloires, France, this July! This course is a one-of-a-kind experience to learn how to conduct systematic reviews, connect with an international network of researchers and clinicians, and spend a week in the French Alps at Tufts European Center. The four-day program, July 6–9, will consist of 6–8 hours a day of lectures, integrated learning, and group activities culminating in a presentation that can be submitted to Cochrane as a full review proposal. Learning outcomes: Over the program, participants will learn: Overview of The Cochrane Collaboration , Defining the PICO and review question , Systematic literature search and study selection , Critical appraisal and risk of bias , Data extraction, analysis, and interpretation , GRADE evidence and findings review , RevMan Software, Covidence, Rayyan and the use of AI in systematic reviews , Understand the application of these methods to… Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: Tufts European Center in Talloires, France. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. RSVP Information: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21525_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3223. Event Contact Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Event Contact Email: Shayesteh.Jahanfar@tufts.edu. Monday, July 6, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026. For more info visit secure.touchnet.net.