The 1st Annual Tufts Innovation Hub Symposium
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The 1st Annual Tufts Innovation Hub Symposium, Body Image and Beyond: Preserving Life. Restoring Form. Advancing Cancer Care.
Join the Tufts Innovation Hub 2026 Symposium for an interdisciplinary exploration of how advances in cancer care are transforming patient outcomes and quality of life. Bringing together experts in oncology, surgery, biomedical engineering, and related fields, the symposium will highlight innovations in organ preservation, reconstructive approaches, and prosthetic technologies that are redefining what is possible in precision cancer treatment. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the scientific breakthroughs driving these advances and engage in cross-disciplinary discussions to identify new opportunities for translational research, innovation, and clinical impact.
Register here.
Please contact Jai Eswara at jairam.eswara@tufts.edu with any questions.
Sponsored by the Tufts University–Tufts Medicine Research Enterprise.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Clinical Care. Engineering/Technology. Innovation. Medicine. Research. Science.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.qualtrics.com. [ENVS] Campus as Commons: Agroforestry and Shared Stewardship at Tufts
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University campuses occupy significant tracts of land with contested histories of enclosure, aesthetic management, and institutional control. At Tufts, the transition from a working agricultural commons to a landscaped campus mirrors patterns documented across higher education, raising questions about what forms of access, stewardship, and shared governance remain possible on institutional land. Drawing on the commons governance framework of Elinor Ostrom and over a decade of large-scale social practice, artist Mary Mattingly will present her work on public food access, including Swale, a floating food forest in New York City's waterways that contributed to the city's first edible public foodway and introduce a proposed agroforestry installation at Tufts. The project would bring edible perennial plantings and participatory decision-making into the campus landscape, asking what it means for a university to act as steward of a living commons rather than as landowner.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Mary Mattingly, Visual Artist. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_trzRawg4RbKfQBvJ5ylTDw.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. AS&E Graduate Student Resource Fair and Welcome Picnic
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Join the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Dean of Graduate Education for the School of Engineering at the AS&E Graduate Student Resource Fair and Welcome Picnic. Meet fellow graduate students, get involved with student clubs, and learn about university resources.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11: Moment of Silence
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All are welcome to observe a moment of silence and reflection at the base of the flagpole on the main academic quad on Friday, September 11 at 8:46 a.m. to commemorate when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center and to remember the friends, family and colleagues of Tufts community members who lost their lives that day. A brief speaking program will welcome participants and lead us in the moment of silence promptly at 8:46 a.m. and the Goddard Chapel carillon bells will toll four times.
Surrounding the base of the main flagpole are 2,977 small flags honoring those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks of at the World Trade Center, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. Thank you to the many Tufts students, led by the Tufts Republicans, for painstakingly placing each flag and continuing this important tradition.
No RSVP required. All are welcome.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: The Flagpole, Tufts Academic Quad (Medford/Somerville Campus). Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: No RSVP required. All are welcome. Admission/Cost: Free.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 8:40 AM – 9:00 AM.
SOE Graduate Student Orientation
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Friday, September 11, 2026
11:45AM - 5:00PM Eastern Time
Medford Campus
Attendance is mandatory for all School of Engineering graduate students matriculating into their program. The orientation includes a resource fair, lunch, and presentations to help students transition successfully into graduate studies at Tufts. We encourage in-person participation, but a recorded session will be available for students with extenuating circumstances preventing live attendance, including remote learners or students outside the U.S. Register for SOE Graduate Student Orientation.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 11:45 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit asegrad.tufts.edu. A Time to Remember and Reflect: The 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11th Community Gathering
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All are welcome for a time of silent, spoken and musical reflection as we mark this moment together as a Tufts community to remember all those who died and who were deeply impacted by 9/11 and its aftermath. We will gather around the Patches of Peace Quilt, created 25 years ago by more than 80 Tufts student organizations, teams, and ensembles in the weeks following the 9/11 attacks. The quilt, displayed for this occasion from the Tufts Archival Research Center, is a powerful testament to Tufts’ commitments to peace and justice and to our care for one another both then and now. Following a short speaking program, attendees can help themselves to a boxed lunch for a community meal, picnic-style, on the quad.
Please RSVP so we can plan for the shared meal.
The quilt will be on display at Goddard Chapel from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 11. Please come by if you aren’t able to attend the noontime gathering.
This event is sponsored by the Office of the President, Office of Religious and…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Goddard Chapel, 3 The Green, Medford/Somerville Campus. Open to Public: No. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyslAznm3FXWzj0. Admission/Cost: Free.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Hugo Adam Bedau Memorial Lecture: Dr. Victoria McGeer and Dr. Philip Pettit - Princeton University
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Dr. Pettit Talk Title: Two Kinds of Agents: From Psychology to Politics" Abstract: Plan-making and plan-taking agents differ insofar as the first construct the plans they follow in acting while the second execute ready-made plans. Ignored in the literature, the distinction applies at the collective as well as the individual level and enables us to argue, against a current fashion, that the democratic people can have collective control over the state.Dr. McGeer Talk Title: “Empathy internalized: On the scaffolding power of self-directed emotion” Abstract: Forthcoming.
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
This event is co-sponsored by the Tufts University Center for the Humanities.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 260. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Speaker Name: Dr. Victoria McGreer and Dr. Philip Pettit.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
M.S. in Animals and Public Policy Class of 2026 Externship Presentations
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The M.S. in Animals and Public Policy Class of 2026 will be presenting their externship presentations on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Presentations will be held in person in Agnes Varis CC - Agnes Varis Auditorium (AVA) - Room 107L on the Grafton campus or register in advance to join via Zoom. After registering, a confirmation email containing information for joining will be sent to you.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/eD1aCQN0TWSQTotRu_SDyA. Room: Agnes Varis CC - Agnes Varis Auditorium (AVA) - Room 107L. Campus: Grafton campus. Off-campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. RSVP Information: Register in advance: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/eD1aCQN0TWSQTotRu_SDyA. Event Contact Email: capp@tufts.edu.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit vet.tufts.edu. Tufts Masterclass Series: Artificial Intelligence and Society
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Experience Tufts’ intellectual capital and research leadership with Tufts Masterclass, an immersive blend of seminars, hands-on experiences, and community-building moments. Join us this fall for our upcoming session: Artificial Intelligence and Society.
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, business, law, communication, and nearly all other aspects of daily life.
Through discussions, workshops, and case studies facilitated by Tufts faculty and guest experts, you'll explore the social, cultural, and political dimensions of AI, including:Live demonstrations of real-world AI applications, How AI is reshaping decision-making across industries, Ethical, security and regulatory considerations, Cultural and societal impacts of automation and machine intelligence, Due to limited enrollment per cohort, early application is highly recommended.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Innovation. Admission/Cost: $2,800. Event Contact Name: Christina DiRico. Event Contact Email: christina.dirico@tufts.edu.
Monday, September 14, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026.
For more info visit enroll.tufts.edu. HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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Join us for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Kane on Tuesday, September 15, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in Jaharis 118. This is a BYOL (bring your own lunch) event!
Dr. Kane will lead a conversation on integrating Food is Medicine (FIM) therapies into clinical practice, including how these approaches align with cardiometabolic care (e.g. GLP-1s) and existing funding, plus future directions in this space. Whether you are headed toward clinical practice, research, or policy, this is a great chance to see how Food is Medicine is actually being applied in the real world.
About the speaker:
Dr. Ryan M. Kane, MD, MPH, MHSc, is an Assistant Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and Tufts University School of Medicine, and a primary care physician at Tufts Medical Center. His work focuses on integrating FIM interventions into clinical care for obesity and cardiometabolic disease.
This is an informal, discussion-based session no prep required, just bring your questions!
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Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Jaharis 118. This is a BYOL (bring your own lunch) event! Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Science. Medicine. Speaker Name: Dr. Ryan Kane. RSVP Information: Please RSVP to FoodisMedicine@tufts.edu. Admission/Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
What 9/11 Means 25 Years Later and Beyond
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Join a panel of experts as they explore how the events and aftermath of September 11, 2001 reshaped U.S. security and foreign policy, as well as world politics, over the past twenty-five years.
As we reflect on the enduring legacy of 9/11, our goal is to move beyond a purely U.S.-centric conversation and examine how these changes have been experienced, interpreted, and responded to around the world. We are especially interested in perspectives from outside the United States that can illuminate the broader international implications of post-9/11 policies, including their impact on alliances, global security, international law, regional dynamics, and perceptions of U.S. leadership.
Our panelists include: Farah Pandith, F95, H18, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Sima Samar, Visiting Scholar and former Minister for Women's Affair of Afghanistan, Monica Toft, Professor of International Politics, Meghan O'Sullivan, Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: ASEAN Auditorium. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
2026 Stanley N. Gershoff Memorial Lecture
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11:30am – 12:00pm: Reception
12:00pm – 1:15pm: Lecture
1:15pm – 2:30pm: Lunch.
Join us in September for the annual Stanley N. Gershoff Memorial Lecture at the Friedman School. Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD, will deliver this year’s lecture. Dr. Perez-Escamilla is a Professor of Public Health, and Director of the Office of Public Health Practice, the Global Health Concentration, and the Maternal Child Health Promotion track at the Yale School of Public Health. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Speaker Name: Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD. RSVP Information: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/kw8yxo. Event Contact Name: Nancy Mehegan. Event Contact Email: Nancy.Mehegan@Tufts.edu.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
2026 Stanley N. Gershoff Memorial Lecture
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Join us in September for the annual Stanley N. Gershoff Memorial Lecture at the Friedman School. Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD, will deliver this year’s lecture. Dr. Perez-Escamilla is a Professor of Public Health, and Director of the Office of Public Health Practice, the Global Health Concentration, and the Maternal Child Health Promotion track at the Yale School of Public Health. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Parents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Speaker Name: Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD. RSVP Information: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/kw8yxo. Event Contact Name: Nancy Mehegan. Event Contact Email: Nancy.Mehegan@Tufts.edu.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: Abortion Pills and the Supreme Court
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How should federal drug rules and state abortion laws interact?
Hosted by the 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: U.S. Supreme Court. Danco Laboratories, LLC v. Louisiana and GenBioPro, Inc. v. Louisiana, Nos. 25A1207 and 25A1208. Order granting stays, with dissents, May 14, 2026.
Amy Howe. “Supreme Court allows for access to abortion pill by mail for now.” …
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, September 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. Open House for Center for the Humanities at Tufts
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Save the Date! CHAT is hosting its first Open House event on Wednesday, September 16, at 4 p.m. here at Fung House (48 Professors Row). This is a great chance to meet up with colleagues and friends from other departments. All staff, faculty, and fellows are welcome. New faculty are especially welcome.
For questions, contact humanities@tufts.edu.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Arts. Humanities. Music. Research. Theater/Dance. RSVP Information: no rsvp required. Admission/Cost: free. Event Contact Name: Amanda Pepper. Event Contact Email: amanda.pepper@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 2037639353.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit humanities.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: World Café for International and Multilingual Students: Essential Academic Skills and Habits
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This workshop is designed for international students to help you navigate the academic expectations of a U.S. university. Through collaborative discussions, you will learn about learning outcomes, how you may be assessed, and the types of engagement you may encounter with peers and professors. You will gain practical strategies and learn to leverage resources to enhance your life on campus.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Job and Internship Search Strategy: A Virtual Workshop for Graduate Students
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Current market forces and dynamics have disturbed and derailed many job and internship expectations and strategies.
In this 1-hour workshop, we hope to share some optimism, practical insights, and best practices to best help you navigate your career planning in the short and long term.
Topics will include:
• Preparing for your job search by understanding your product: You!
• Defining and researching your target markets
• Uncover published and unpublished jobs—the "hidden job market"
• Effective and efficient use of multiple job search methods.
Location Details: Register via Handshake: https://tufts.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1993105. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tufts.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1993105.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.joinhandshake.com. [ENVS] Lessons in Environmental Diplomacy
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We are in a critical decade to avoid the worst predicted impacts of climate change, yet the global institutional architecture of climate action is undergoing a process of razing, renovation, and renewal. Jen will share lessons learned from her career as a practitioner designing climate and energy foreign assistance projects in the Global South for the United States federal government and multilateral institutions, parallels between this work and domestic climate action (in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including higher education), and what we all can be doing to reinvigorate climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts going forward.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Jennifer Baldwin, Assistant Director, Yale University Office of Sustainability. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_md3V29KPRiqF4tUNrE15XQ.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
On Listening: With pianist Emanuel Ax
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Join us for the launch of On Listening, a new series of conversations exploring how we hear music and the world. For this inaugural event, the celebrated pianist Emanuel Ax will be in dialogue with Tufts faculty member Jeremy Eichler.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. 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: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Individualism and Nonconformity in Film: Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)
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What does individual conscience demand when speaking and acting on one's convictions may come at the highest possible cost?
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…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum Dana Complex, Room 104. 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, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Fall Forum for Community-Engaged Research
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Join the Community-Engaged and Participatory Action Research (CEPAR) network at Tufts to hear about projects from across the university and to discuss how to promote shared knowledge and social justice through collaborative research! The fall forum will feature a keynote panel, lightning talks and breakout sessions. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Come ready to spark a conversation, make a connection, and see your work from a new angle.
Interested in sharing a community-engaged participatory research project, emerging idea, or work in progress during the fast-paced lightning round? This is a chance to put your work on the table with colleagues and share what you’re learning.
Learn more about the fall forum, register to attend, and submit your interest in leading a lightning round session. .
Room: Sophia Gordon Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Faculty. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Community Engagement. Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Research. RSVP Information: bit.ly/cepar2026fall. Admission/Cost: Free.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Tufts Day of Service 2026
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Kick off the academic year by joining Tufts University's 4th annual Day of Service! Volunteers will meet promptly at the Gantcher Center by 1:00 p.m. for check-in, a brief speaking program and a group photo. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle and wear sneakers and Tufts gear. There will be snacks, water, raffle prizes from local businesses, and free t-shirts while supplies last. Tufts students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and community members are encouraged to participate. Bring your friends for a fun volunteer opportunity! Interested in being a Team Leader at this event? Learn more and sign up.
Volunteers will walk between 10 - 20 minutes from the Gantcher Center to assigned service sites. The event will proceed rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.
Parking is available at 419 Boston Avenue/Dowling Hall Garage. This event is proudly sponsored by the Tisch College of Civic Life, the Office of Government &…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Off-campus. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Graduate). Staff. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5qBnlQ3K0kSOSW. Admission/Cost: Free.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Reading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Learning
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Efficient reading is a learnable skill. This workshop guides students through an intentional process to manage reading volume and improve comprehension. Students will first assess their current reading approach and then expand their repertoire with new tools including reflection prompts and annotation strategies that deepen critical thinking skills and foster active engagement with texts. Participants should bring something they are currently reading to practice these strategies.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Field Trip to Unity Farm Sanctuary
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The Tufts Auster Center for Applied Innovation and Research Food and Society Innovation Initiative invites Tufts students and alumni on a trip to Unity Farm Sanctuary. Attendees will learn about the farm, sustainability efforts, and healthy food choices. Lunch will be provided.
Registration is required. Email samantha.magrath@tufts.edu for details.
Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: Unity Farms Sanctuary in Sherborn, MA. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate. RSVP Information: Registration is required. Please reach out to samantha.magrath@tufts.edu for details and to register. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Samantha Magrath. Event Contact Email: Samantha.Magrath@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Professional Development Workshop: Survival Guide to Graduate Student Research
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In this workshop, we will discuss best practices for graduate research, some of our favorite resources for research, including citation management and how to access resources beyond Tufts' libraries.
Please bring a laptop or tablet to the workshop.
Instructors: Cece Lasley is a Research Librarian for the Social Sciences and Sean Corning is the Research Librarian for the Sciences. They both work with graduates and undergraduates at all stages of the research process from question development through citations. Evan Smith is the Assistant Manager, Resource Sharing, where he supports the Tufts community in accessing materials they need for their research and coursework.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via LibCal: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17403896
In-Person and Online options available for this workshop. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17403896.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Just Farm Transitions
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This event brings together farmers, researchers, food professionals, policymakers, and advocates to examine the barriers and bolsters to just farm transitions that could enable healthier, more sustainable food systems. Through open dialogue, we aim to identify the most promising avenues to align diverse perspectives. Cross-cutting insights will be documented and analyzed to inform multi-sector action and policy.
This event will include a catered lunch, speakers, and a panel discussion.
There is an optional field trip on Tuesday, September 22 to Unity Farm Sanctuary. Please reach out to Samantha Magrath at samantha.magrath@tufts.edu for details.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: This event will begin in The Lantern Room (room 601) in the Joyce Cummings Center. The rest of the day will feature a lunch and afternoon workshops in other spaces in the Joyce Cummings Center. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate. Speaker Name: Renee Sonnen King, Leah Garces, and Craig Watts. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-farm-transitions-tickets-1996766497345?aff=oddcreator. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Samantha Magrath. Event Contact Email: Samantha.Magrath@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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Food system transitions toward sustainability and improved public health outcomes are needed to address pressing global needs, but such shifts may pose risks to established farmer livelihoods and regional economies. To have a farming transition that is just, deliberate, and adequately-resourced, transition pathways must be co-developed, and siloes must be broken down. This convening aims to bring together farmers, researchers, food technologists, chefs, and advocates to examine structural barriers and bolsters to a just transition as well as the most promising avenues to align farmer economic security with evidence-based public health and environmental imperatives. Diverse perspectives, open dialog, and cross-cutting topics will be documented, with insights analyzed to identify possible priority obstacles, benefits, and next steps to inform policy.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Morning: Lantern Room
Lunch: The Bridge
Afternoon: JCC 301. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996766497345?aff=oddtdtcreator. Event Contact Name: Samantha Magrath. Event Contact Email: samantha.magrath@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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If you want to learn about the basics of estate planning: Get a general understanding of what assets are potentially taxable and how they might be distributed. Learn the importance of a living will and health care proxy, as well as the basics of trusts, gifting, and possible insurance replacement strategies.
Online Location Details: Registration Link: https://fmr.zoom.us/j/92015096862?pwd=95bnQMFkkasmVkZbbVMCGYwjCIV7v3.1. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Financial Health. RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/j/92015096862?pwd=95bnQMFkkasmVkZbbVMCGYwjCIV7v3.1.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Professional Development Workshop: Where Do I Begin? Planning and Starting Your Graduate Thesis
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This workshop is intended as an overview for graduate students who are thinking ahead to a future thesis or who are in the beginning stages of the process. We will discuss the purpose of a thesis, exploring and refining a topic, working with an advisor, balancing ambition with practicality, and integrating writing into your research process. (75 minutes).
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Politics and Culture from All Sides: Measuring Mountain Grandeur
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Can mountain grandeur be measured?
Hosted by the 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: Gordy Megroz. “Have We Been Measuring Mountains All Wrong?” National Geographic, September 16, 2025
Discussant: Solly Coles, Norbert Wiener Fellow, Department of Mathematics.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, September 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. Fall Welcome Reception, Hosted by the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence (OVPIIE)
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The Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence (OVPIIE) invites all Tufts community members to attend our annual Fall Welcome Reception. Whether you are a new student, faculty, or staff member or a long-time Jumbo, this annual gathering is designed to foster connections across the Tufts community while sharing updates from the OVPIIE team regarding strategy, vision, and key priorities for the year.
Room: Alumnae Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Alumnae Hall, 40 Talbot Ave. Medford, MA. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Community Celebration. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBlMTfktb-hKRg7kObVxZ0QqfOCFZm1G4b5BBPqd5SM5SFsQ/viewform?usp=header. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence (OVPIIE). Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4815.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Professional Development Workshop: World Café for International and Multilingual Graduate Students: Building Confidence and Communication Skills
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Effective communication is key to success in graduate school. This workshop will focus on helping you build confidence in participating in class discussions, communicating with professors and peers, and delivering presentations. You will learn practical techniques to overcome communication barriers, improve your public speaking skills, and confidently engage in academic conversations.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. [ENVS] From Lawn to Garden: Artistic Forms of Vegetal Resistance
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At the intersection of the research developed in two of his books, Lawn, published last year by Bloomsbury, and Avant-gardeners, forthcoming with Prestel, the lawn and the garden emerge as cultural forms through which to rethink the relationship between art and nature. As a monoculture, the lawn suppresses biodiversity, demands water, fertilizers, pesticides, and repeated mowing, while offering no hospitality to animals and other forms of life. A rooted manifestation of outdated colonial and patriarchal ideals of order and normativity, the lawn conceals histories of exclusion and extraction, making the garden’s unrulier, more relational forms of cultivation all the more politically significant. The recent interest in gardening as an artistic practice constitutes a form of dissent against the extractive logics that have impoverished soils and reduced the living world to resource or passive backdrop. Many contemporary artists are now working with the vegetal world, unsettling the categories of artwork and proce…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Dr. Giovanni Aloi, Adjunct Professor at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_78EXisrHTMOXfRG9dolDpQ.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
Fall Panel Presentations: 2026 Tisch Library Graduate Fellows in Arts and Humanities
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Join the 2026 Tisch Library Graduate Fellows in Arts and Humanities for presentations on their research related to their thesis and dissertation projects conducted over the summer. This year’s fellows are: Andy Bainbridge (PhD, English), Sung-Min Kim (PhD, theatre and performance studies), Rhea Dias (MFA, studio art), and Anna Scott Powers (MA, art history).
Online Location Details: Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Austin Room (226), Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Staff. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Arts. Humanities. Research. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17510118. Event Contact Name: Anna Kijas. Event Contact Email: anna.kijas@tufts.edu.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. U.S. Foreign Policy and the Separation of Powers
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A Conference on Law, Power, and Democratic Accountability in a Changing International Order
The Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE), Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University welcome you to a conference examining the evolving balance of authority among Congress, the presidency, the courts, and the national security state in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. The conference will take place on September 24-25, 2026, on the Medford/Somerville campus.
Can the United States exercise global power effectively while preserving a constitutional order of divided authority, democratic legitimacy, and individual liberty?
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the conference aims to foster serious reflection on how contemporary foreign policy practice aligns with, departs from, or adapts the constitutional vision of shared powers articulated at the nation’s founding. The conference will also consider whether law and…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: ASEAN Auditorium. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Staff. Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Graduate). Postdoctoral Fellows. Faculty. Alumni and Friends. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Politics/Policy/Law. International Affairs. Public Service/Government. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:30 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Seminar Series: Dr. Stephen Miller (Host: Prof. Krishna Kumar)
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Fall 2026 Chemistry Department Seminar Series
Title: TBA.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Dr. Stephen Miller - Genentech, Inc. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176272649.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Arnold J. Kemp: Artist Lecture-Performance
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Join Tufts University Art Galleries and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts MFA Program for an artist lecture with Fall 2026 exhibiting artist Arnold J. Kemp. Arnold J. Kemp will reprise a 2023 performance lecture he developed after his first encounter with N. H. Pritchard’s poems in the Johnson Publishing Library, Chicago. Kemp will bring together recent scholarship and dynamic performance in honor of Pritchard’s innovative approach to poetry, sound, and visual art.
Norman Henry Pritchard (b. 1939, Manhattan, New York; d. 1996, Pennsylvania) was one of the most formally innovative poets of the 1960s and early 1970s. Affiliated with downtown literary and art circles, he was a member of Umbra, a collective of Black writers and musicians on the Lower East Side, and a regular at Greenwich Village’s Cedar Tavern. Pritchard published two collections of poetry in his lifetime (The Matrix, Poems: 1960–1970 (Doubleday, 1970), and Eecchhooeess (New York University Press, 1971), which were both…
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: Anderson Auditorium. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988566252191?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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Join Tufts University Art Galleries and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts MFA Program for an artist lecture with Fall 2026 exhibiting artist Arnold J. Kemp. Arnold J. Kemp will reprise a 2023 performance lecture he developed after his first encounter with N. H. Pritchard’s poems in the Johnson Publishing Library, Chicago. Kemp will bring together recent scholarship and dynamic performance in honor of Pritchard’s innovative approach to poetry, sound, and visual art.
Norman Henry Pritchard (b. 1939, Manhattan, New York; d. 1996, Pennsylvania) was one of the most formally innovative poets of the 1960s and early 1970s. Affiliated with downtown literary and art circles, he was a member of Umbra, a collective of Black writers and musicians on the Lower East Side, and a regular at Greenwich Village’s Cedar Tavern. Pritchard published two collections of poetry in his lifetime (The Matrix, Poems: 1960–1970 (Doubleday, 1970), and Eecchhooeess (New York University Press, 1971), which were both…
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988566252191?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Solomont Speaker Series: Dr. Vivek Murthy
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Join a conversation with the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Vivek Murthy, about his book: Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World. In Together, Dr. Murthy makes a case for loneliness as a public health concern: a root cause and contributor to many of the epidemics sweeping the world today from alcohol and drug addiction to depression and anxiety. Loneliness also has implications far beyond our health: it affects how children experience school, how we navigate and perform at work, and the sense of division and polarization felt across the country.
Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World was chosen as this year's selection for the Common Book Program, a partnership between the Tufts University School of Medicine and Tisch College, for all incoming medical students.
Following Dr. Murthy’s tenure as Surgeon…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kau2psObRv6d-Xc28eM3Ug. Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: DeBlois Auditorium (108)
MedEd Building
145 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. Medicine. Public Service/Government. Admission/Cost: Free.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tufts Women in Tech 2026 Conference
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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Tufts Women in Tech Conference!
Whether you're exploring a career in tech, preparing for your next internship, or looking to connect with inspiring professionals, the Tufts Women in Tech (WiT) Conference is for you.
Join 300+ students, professionals, and industry leaders for a day of panel discussions, hands-on workshops, networking, and a career fair.
Tufts WiT is dedicated to building a supportive community for students of diverse gender identities who are passionate about technology. Our mission is to help you innovate, lead, and thrive in the ever-changing tech world.
What you’ll gain:Connect with industry leaders and recruiters through career fair and company events, Learn from panels and workshops on the latest tech trends, Build your network with peers who share your passion, FREE FOOD AND MERCH! Everyone is welcome. Come connect, learn, and be inspired—we can't wait to see you there!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Engineering/Technology. Career Development. Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. RSVP Information: https://events.humanitix.com/tufts-women-in-tech-conference. Event Contact Name: Sofia Alvazzi. Event Contact Email: sofia.alvazzi@tufts.edu.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftswit.com. TGE Education Abroad Fair
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Tufts Global Education invites you to explore your many international opportunities at this year’s Education Abroad Fair. Representatives from many of our approved external programs, Tufts Programs Abroad (semester and short-term summer options), and other Tufts partners will be present and available to answer your questions and help you find the experience that best aligns with your academics and interests. This event will be of particular interest to first- and second-year students who wish to learn more about various semester and yearlong partners, but there is something for all class years and majors. Come check it out!
For more information on how to plan and prepare for an education abroad opportunity, visit the Education Abroad Overview page of our website!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Alumnae Lounge. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Subject: Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Tufts Global Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Notetaking Strategies for Lectures and Seminars
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Learn new strategies for taking notes during lectures or when reading and studying. Develop and practice strategies during this interactive workshop that will help you make the most of your notetaking. Open to both graduate and undergraduate students.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. [ENVS] Environmental Hub Annual Lunch
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We're looking forward to gathering with the ENV Hub community to kick off the academic year, reconnect with colleagues and students, and enjoy lunch together.
We hope you'll be able to join us!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Bromfield-Pearson Lawn. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Event Type: Community Engagement.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Vet Voices: Stories that Inspire - Behavior Edition
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Join us for an inspiring, informative webinar with Stephanie Borns-Weil, V07, SMFA92, assistant clinical professor, Department of Small and Large Animal Clinical Sciences. Listen to some pet behavior tips and learn from prior cases to help answer your pet's behavior questions.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j4kCAarOSZGXsjE1dk2a4A. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Clinical Care. Speaker Name: Stephanie Borns-Weil. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j4kCAarOSZGXsjE1dk2a4A. Event Contact Name: Rachel Riani. Event Contact Email: rachel.riani@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.zoom.us. Digital Scholarship Open House
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Join us for an open house event to learn more about digital scholarship services, course collaborations, and projects! This event is a great way to join the community of digital scholarship at Tisch Library and Tufts University.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, third floor. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17560709. Event Contact Name: Anna Kijas. Event Contact Email: anna.kijas@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Seminar Series: Prof. Brett VanVeller (Host: Prof. Krishna Kumar)
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Fall 2026 Chemistry Department Seminar Series
Title: "Obscure Functional Groups Create New Opportunities in Peptide Chemistry".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Prof. Brett VanVeller - Iowa State University. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176272649.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: The Politics of Settler Colonialism
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How useful is “settler colonialism” as a political framework?
Hosted by the 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: Aziz Rana. “Who’s Afraid of ‘Settler Colonialism’?” Dissent, Fall 2025.
Discussant: Professor Aziz Rana, Boston College Law School, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, September 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: World Café Series for International and Multilingual Graduate Students: Designing a Purposeful Graduate Journey in Community
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This workshop provides students with the dedicated space to reflect on the goals, interests, skills, and values that drive their graduate student journey. Through structured activities and discussion, we will explore the importance of clarifying “your why” and how to leverage Tufts resources and your professional network to make intentional choices toward meaningful development.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Costa Rica Summer Program: Spanish and Tropical Biology
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Join us to learn more about a brand-new summer program launching in summer 2027, which will allow students to spend 5.5 weeks in Costa Rica, studying Spanish language/culture and Tropical Biology. The program, developed in collaboration with the prestigious Organization for Tropical Studies, links intensive language or culture learning (at different levels) and homestays with a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of Costa Rica’s rainforests and cloud forests first-hand. Students conduct their own research to study how animals and people are adapting to our changing world. The first half of the program takes place in the capital city, San José; students then move to La Selva Research Station and Heliconias Lodge in the second half to conduct field-based research projects. Students must have completed SPN 002 or equivalent prior to participation on the program.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Milmore Room. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate. International Affairs. Humanities. Global Engagement. Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.
Professional Development Workshop: The Insider's Guide to Graduate Writing
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Writing is a core aspect of graduate work, yet writing at the graduate level often comes with unspoken, confusing, or simply unfamiliar expectations. This workshop aims to demystify graduate writing through activities and discussion that will allow you to examine these expectations, practice process-focused strategies, and develop a personal writing process that works for you.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. [ENVS] The Shoreline Is Moving. Should We?
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As climate change drives rising seas and stronger coastal storms, communities are facing difficult decisions about where—and whether—to rebuild. Across Massachusetts and around the world, a growing strategy known as managed retreat is challenging the idea that every shoreline can, or should, be protected forever. Instead, it asks a difficult question: When is it time to move?
This talk explores one of the most controversial topics in climate adaptation: relocating people, infrastructure, and development away from areas at greatest risk. This talk will provide real-world examples that explain why managed retreat is gaining attention, the social, equity, and environmental challenges it raises, and how thoughtful planning today can help create safer, more resilient communities for the future.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Kimberly Starbuck, A02, Senior Research Associate at the Urban Harbors Institute, U Mass Boston. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t_6oXRaRRUSOomB1brtoUg.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
Frontiers of Democracy 2026: "The United States at 250: Meeting the Moment for Democracy, in the U.S. and Around the World."
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The 2026 Frontiers of Democracy conference will take place from October 2–4 at Tufts University's Joyce Cummings Center, 177 College Avenue in Medford, MA. Registration is now open through September 25.
At a moment of significant political change in the United States and around the world, the Frontiers of Democracy 2026 convening will explore the essential elements of democratic process, policy, and partnership. Drawing on global, historical, and youth perspectives, and using the framework of generous listening, we will examine the intersections of political pluralism, activism, and academia—and consider how to meet this pivotal moment in history.
While this framing guides our conversation, the convening is not limited to a single theme. Sessions will also engage with topics central to Tisch College’s north star: building robust, inclusive democracy for an increasingly multiracial society.
The agenda will feature concurrent breakout sessions, keynotes, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities,…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. 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: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Public Service/Government. Politics/Policy/Law. Social Justice/Human Rights. Research. Global Engagement. Education. RSVP Information: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/event/FrontiersofDemocracy2026/event-information.
Friday, October 2, 2026 – Sunday, October 4, 2026.
For more info visit tischcollege.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Manage Your Research with Zotero
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Zotero is a tool to help you organize your research, especially your literature review materials. In this workshop you will learn how to use Zotero to collect and organize resources and to automatically format citations for your project.
Please download Zotero and make an account with your Tufts email (or add your Tufts email to your account) before coming to the workshop.
Instructors: Cece Lasley is a Research Librarian for the Social Sciences and Rachel Brill is the Research Librarian for the Humanities. They both work with graduates and undergraduates at all stages of the research process from question development through citations.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via LibCal: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17403961?register
In-Person and Online options are available for this workshop. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17403961?register.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts in Japan: Info Session (virtual)
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Learn about Tufts in Japan from KCJS and Tufts Global Education staff. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/93840928760?pwd=kdj5VM9QvyJZAHxaeoxOXC77N8MLn4.1&from=addon. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts Composers: Goethe Quartet
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One of Europe's most exciting emerging chamber ensembles performs new works by William David Cooper, Michael Gilbertson and James Ram, alongside Beethoven's Op. 59, No. 2 string quartet.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Tufts Community Day
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Join neighbors, families, and friends for Tufts Community Day on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on the Academic Quad (labeled as "The Green" in Google maps) of the Medford/Somerville campus. Enjoy activities such as: Live performances: song, dance, music, and theater! , Children’s activities including, crafts, STEM, portrait artists, and lawn games , Medford and Somerville community groups and resources , Research projects by Tufts University faculty , Free raffle to local restaurants and small businesses , Free food and refreshments (while supplies last!)
All activities are free and open to the public.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Community Celebration. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Leah Boudreau. Event Contact Email: leah.boudreau@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 978-257-5066.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit communityrelations.tufts.edu. HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Mapping Your Career Path After GSAS
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Not sure what's next? Mapping Your Career Path after you graduate! Graduate school builds deep expertise but translating that expertise into a clear career path can feel uncertain. This interactive workshop will help GSAS students explore major career pathways pursued by graduate degree holders, understand how academic training translates into professional value, and develop a strategic framework for navigating opportunities after Tufts.
In this workshop, you will learn to: Explore four common industries/career pathways of GSAS graduates, Understand labor market trends shaping career opportunities, Translate research and technical skills into employer language, Identify experiential learning opportunities that build career readiness, Learn from real career stories of GSAS alumni.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: The workshop location will be shared with registrants. This workshop is open to GSAS graduate students. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Speaker Name: Benny Belvin.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts in Ghana: Info Session (Virtual)
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Learn about Tufts in Ghana from SIT and Tufts Global Education staff. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/93248962956?pwd=0eLa39Egil8l8gIPgVPp7ADvT1lkm7.1&from=addon. Open to Public: No.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Bite-Sized Digital Humanities in the Classroom
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Are you an instructor who is interested in developing classroom activities or assignments that encourage creative experimentation?
In this workshop, we will explore a sampling of short and simple in-class activities that can introduce students to methods commonly used in digital humanities (DH), such as distant reading, visualization, encoding, or annotation. We will discuss approaches that you can use when designing classroom activities and assignments, consider appropriate tools and technologies, and ways to best match DH activities and assignments to your course objectives and disciplinary context.
Bring with you: Idea(s) for an activity or assignment that you might want to explore in your own course; laptop for use during the workshop.
No prior experience with digital humanities methods or tools is required.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, third floor. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Speaker Name: Anna Kijas. Event Contact Name: Anna Kijas. Event Contact Email: anna.kijas@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training
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This training course is designed to provide tools and techniques on how to react to an active shooter/active threat. This training expands upon information found in the Tufts University Emergency Response Guide. This platform is modeled around the Avoid, Deny, Defend response to an active shooter.
Avoid: Trust your instincts and don’t delay. Get away as quickly as possible. Deny: If you can’t flee, obstruct or deny the active shooter access to your area. Defend: If all else fails… fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. Office of University Research and Innovation (OURI) Forum
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Join the Office of University Research and Innovation for the OURI Forum on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom to learn about our units, explore our programs and initiatives, and participate in a Q&A session with our leadership.
Please register here to attend. You can also submit any questions for the Q&A portion of the forum in the registration form. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details and an option to add the event to your calendar. A reminder email will also be sent one hour before the forum begins.
The forum will be recorded and posted online for those who are unable to attend.
Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Research. Innovation. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/GAdpeu6_SOy9DbBJojk32w. Event Contact Email: ouri@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.zoom.us. Professional Development Workshop: Writing a Personal Statement
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This interactive session will help you understand the purpose of a personal statement and begin the writing process by generating possible topics, choosing a focus, and organizing your essay so that it reflects your goals. Depending on the time of year, we may focus on a specific application type, but activities will apply to a variety of opportunities. Open to both graduate and undergraduate students.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Tufts in Beijing: Info Session
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The Chinese Program and Tufts Global Education (TGE) will be hosting an information session on the semester long Tufts in Beijing program. Please sign up to attend this session in order to learn more about the program from the faculty director, TGE staff, and program alumni.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Laminan Lounge, Olin Center. Open to Public: No.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Seminar Series: Prof. Fang Xu (Host: Prof. Charlie Sykes)
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Fall 2026 Chemistry Department Seminar Series
Title: "Microscopic and Spectroscopic Studies of Novel Model Catalysts on Surfaces".
Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Prof. Fang Xu - The University of Texas at San Antonio. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176272649.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: Liberalism and the Literary Imagination
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Does liberalism need serious opposition?
Hosted by the 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: Lionel Trilling. The Liberal Imagination: Essays on Literature and Society. London, UK: Secker & Warburg, 1951. Preface, pp.ix–xv.
Discussant: Professor Ichiro Takayoshi, Department of English, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. Friedman Speaker Series: Black Longevity
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We are thrilled to invite you to the Friedman School Speaker Series! The Series includes presentations across a wide range of topics from professionals in the fields of nutrition and agriculture. Our speakers include researchers and practitioners of nutrition science and policy from academia, government, industry, and the non-profit sector.
This year, we are consolidating the Speaker Series to have fewer events, each of which will have a higher impact. There will also be an emphasis on in-person speakers—and we are upgrading from light refreshments to a full lunch! Also, we will ask for RSVPs for every event this year. This will help us plan the catering more effectively.
We’re looking forward to these opportunities for the Friedman School community to engage with one another!
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Behrakis Auditorium. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Health/Wellness. Science. Speaker Name: Demond Martin. RSVP Information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YGy_-0QDKUyUWXJWhXObGea4-_zJgKNClYtVF0Z7mF1UNzlRT0I4RldBT1ZNTEhYMktXVElYN0pDMC4u. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Christopher Hauptfeld. Event Contact Email: christopher.hauptfeld@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit forms.cloud.microsoft. Who We Are Is How We Vote -- A New Look at Americans' Voting Practices
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Tufts Senior Connection invites you to join a special webinar, "Who We Are Is How We Vote: A New Look at Americans' Voting Practices" with Professor Brian Schaffner. Attendees will be pushed beyond the common media narrative of “two Americas” — red rural counties and blue urban islands — to highlight a far more complicated reality: a series of underlying traits that define how people vote and ultimately decide elections. This engaging one-hour event will offer an exploration of contemporary American voting practices followed by audience Q&A.
Brian Schaffner, the inaugural Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies in the Department of Political Science at Tufts University and Tisch College, is the co-Principal Investigator for Tisch College's Cooperative Election Study, the largest academic survey of the American public and a core resource for academic researchers and the news media seeking to understand public opinion and American elections.
Registration required. .
Online Location Details: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/event/WhoWeAreIsHowWeVote/register. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. RSVP Information: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/event/WhoWeAreIsHowWeVote/register. Admission/Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
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The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer!
SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico takes students to Oaxaca, Mexico to study the history, techniques, and materials of fresco as practiced both locally and in the United States. Fresco, a painting method with a 3,500-year cross-cultural history, uses materials and chemistry found worldwide, yet each work reflects the stories and traditions of its culture. Students will explore Western, Nahuatl, Mixtec, and Zapotec approaches to fresco, while also observing how its materials are applied beyond art. The course offers a unique chance to create and experience fresco panels and murals as both an artistic tradition and a living part of everyday culture. This course is 4SHUs
Program Dates: May 17 – June 10, 2027
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. No prior Spanish language or art background is required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Visit our program page for more…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Dowling 730A. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Students (Graduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Tufts Global Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Professional Development Workshop: Work/Life Balance for Remote and Part-Time Graduate Students
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In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will explore the challenges and opportunities of being a remote graduate student. Students will leave with tools to develop a time management plan that is distinct to them, and that takes into account balancing the unique needs of managing remote education with the other aspects of their lives. Students should bring with them their current time management system for hands-on work during the session.
Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Time Management and Productivity in Graduate School
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This interactive workshop will explore how to manage time and stay productive during graduate school. Participants will leave the workshop having the tools to develop a personal time management strategy, combat procrastination and stay motivated, and think critically about how their own learning styles influence their work and study habits. Students should bring their current time management system (calendars, planners, journals) for hands-on work during the session.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. [ENVS] How to Tell Environmental Stories for the Ear
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How do you fit complex science into a 3-minute broadcast spot? What language works for listeners? What are the limitations — and benefits — of audio storytelling? In this lecture we'll look at two environmental radio features to understand the writing and reporting process for telling stories about things that don't talk (to humans, anyway).
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Joyce Cummings Center, Room 170
177 College Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Hannah Loss, A17, Producer for GBH's Boston Public Radio and The Curiosity Desk. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hDct3uONRr2UPPm5DWUjjA.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
All The Empty Rooms | Oscar-Winning Documentary, Screening and Conversation
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Join Tufts University for an exclusive screening of the acclaimed documentary All the Empty Rooms, followed by an insightful Q&A and conversation with Tufts alumni who helped bring this powerful story to life. The event is hosted by the Tufts Film and Media Studies Program, along with facilitators Professor of the Practice Howard Woolf (FMS) and Professor Julie Dobrow (CIS, CSHD, FMS).
Stay after the discussion for a celebratory reception with food, drinks, and conversation with the creative team and alums Joshua Seftel (A90), Avi Bond (A21), Eric Nichols (A11), Vikram Akula (A90), and Anna Rowe (A21).
Free and open to the public - REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Please note: Students in FMS1 and FMS2 are NOT required to register for the screening. Please check your syllabus for details regarding this event. ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS, Academy Award® Winner • Best Documentary Short Film, follows veteran CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they embark on a seven-year-long project to document…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Tufts University, Barnum Hall, LL08
163 Packard Avenue
Medford, MA. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Film Screening. Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Arts. Humanities. Speaker Name: Joshua Seftel (A90), Vikram Akula (A90), Avi Bond (A21), Eric Nichols (A11), Anna Rowe (A21). RSVP Information: https://www.fms-narratives.blog/event-details-registration/all-the-empty-rooms-oscar-winning-documentary-film-and-conversation. Admission/Cost: Free and open to the public. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.oconnor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3574.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Podcasting as Public Scholarship
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Podcasts can be a way of engaging public audiences with your research interests. During this workshop, we’ll help you to conceptualize podcasting as a form of public scholarship, and walk through the process of starting a podcast. After this orientation, you will know:How to recognize different podcast styles used by scholars, Steps of producing a podcast, including gear, software, and setting up your RSS Feed at Tufts, What support Tisch Library’s Digital Design Studio can offer you, Instructor: Kim Forero-Arnías is Head of the Digital Design Studio at Tisch Library. She provides support for making projects that use video and/or audio and connects and empowers students and faculty to engage with media across disciplines as a means to consider new questions and gain insight through cross-disciplinary conversations.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via LibCal: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17404322?register
In-Person and Online versions of this workshop are available. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17404322?register.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
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The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer!
SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico takes students to Oaxaca, Mexico to study the history, techniques, and materials of fresco as practiced both locally and in the United States. Fresco, a painting method with a 3,500-year cross-cultural history, uses materials and chemistry found worldwide, yet each work reflects the stories and traditions of its culture. Students will explore Western, Nahuatl, Mixtec, and Zapotec approaches to fresco, while also observing how its materials are applied beyond art. The course offers a unique chance to create and experience fresco panels and murals as both an artistic tradition and a living part of everyday culture. This course is 4SHUs
Program Dates: May 17 – June 10, 2027
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. No prior Spanish language or art background is required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Visit our program page for more…
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: SMFA - Room B201. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Tufts Global Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Tufts in Chile Summer: Info Session (virtual)
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Learn about this 4-week summer opportunity to study public health in Santiago, Chile! No previous Spanish experience required.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/96272981009?pwd=XJeRBErgXfS9RU6zkGkN5dvURwCvOO.1. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair
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Join Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS) and the health promotion department for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair on Wednesday, October 14 from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.!
Explore interactive activities, connect with campus resources, and practice practical skills to support your mental and emotional wellbeing. Enjoy free food, spend some time with therapy dogs, enter to win raffle prizes, and learn about the many ways Tufts can support your wellbeing.
Stop by anytime during the fair—everyone is welcome!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Contact Name: Erica Schonman. Event Contact Email: erica.schonman@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3829.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit students.tufts.edu. How to Begin Investing for Retirement
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Learn some key investing concepts, common asset classes, and different investment approaches for your workplace savings plan.
Online Location Details: Registration Link: https://fmr.zoom.us/j/91411614452?pwd=CbIOLiNK6faqRe4yKDH7Dovb9Z3q1y.1. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Financial Health. RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/j/91411614452?pwd=CbIOLiNK6faqRe4yKDH7Dovb9Z3q1y.1.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: LGBTQ Identity Across Generations
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What explains generational differences in LGBTQ identification?
Hosted by the 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: Daniel A. Cox, Jae Grace, and Avery Shields. “What’s Behind the Rapid Rise in LGBTQ Identity?” Survey Center on AmericanLife, March 6, 2025
Discussant: Professor Brian Schaffner, Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies, Department of Political Science, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. CPR/AED Training
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This training course for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is designed to teach the lifesaving skills necessary to help a friend, family member, neighbor, and all community members in need. This is an instructor-led course that teaches adult, child, and infant CPR. Additionally, the course will teach the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
This class is open to Tufts University students, faculty, and staff and is limited to 20 students per session.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Milmore Room, 7th floor. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. [ENVS] Pipeline Pedagogy: Prioritizing American Indian Peoples in Addressing Environmental Crisis
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In the United States, non-Indigenous (non-American Indian) peoples articulate this environmental jeopardy within the privileges of stolen American Indian lands and worlds. Their articulations of climate change and various other related phenomena (e.g. data centers) are both out of conversationwith American Indian peoples and non-responsible to the sovereignties and complexities of American Indian nations and communities as they (American Indian peoples) remain the preeminent sufferers of environmental poisoning and dismemberment within the United States. Using examples from his research in the Lumbee community, in/around MIT, and (increasingly) in Maine, David will begin to place American Indian peoples up front within communicative and policy processes that address environmental poisoning. This placement, which he labels “pipeline pedagogy” shines a bright light on American Indian peoples as both the first (and continual) victims of environmental poisoning and key stakeholders in business and political…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Dr. David Shane Lowry, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies at University of Southern Maine. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gu3lnONvQYO3TY4IuL4t6g.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
Individualism and Nonconformity in Film: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
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Why do individuals conform, and what is lost when belonging to a community requires surrendering one's independence and identity?
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,…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum Dana Complex, Room 104. 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, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Language and Improvisation: Arnold J. Kemp & Mira Dayal in Conversation
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Join Tufts University Art Galleries, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts MFA Program, and Triple Canopy for a dialogue between artist and School of the Art Institute of Chicago Professor Arnold J. Kemp and artist and Triple Canopy Senior Editor Mira Dayal. Kemp and Dayal will discuss how they work with language in their writing and visual practices, paying particular attention to the materiality, legibility, and production of text. Ahead of Kemp’s series of performances at the galleries, the pair will also consider how Kemp approaches contingencies—the theme of Triple Canopy’s next issue—across his visual art, writing and performances.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: Anderson Auditorium. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997032864055?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit artgalleries.tufts.edu. Arnold J. Kemp: Three Performances
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Join Tufts University Art Galleries for an evening of performance with Arnold J. Kemp, featuring three works, February 14, In Arms, and The Otherists (all 2024). Drawing upon the experimental writing traditions of New Narrative and the spontaneity of Poet’s Theater, Kemp’s plays evoke immediacy and an artistic encounter with life.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Fisher Performance Space | 20 Talbot Avenue, Medford (Granoff Music Center). Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991795111797?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit artgalleries.tufts.edu. Sunday Concert Series: Music for Four Hands
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An afternoon of music for piano four hands performed by Susan Grace and Edith Auner, featuring works by Brahms, Poulenc, Grieg, and Kapustin.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training
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This training course is designed to provide tools and techniques on how to react to an active shooter/active threat. This training expands upon information found in the Tufts University Emergency Response Guide. This platform is modeled around the Avoid, Deny, Defend response to an active shooter.
Avoid: Trust your instincts and don’t delay. Get away as quickly as possible. Deny: If you can’t flee, obstruct or deny the active shooter access to your area. Defend: If all else fails… fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Writing a Literature Review Part One: Overview and Foundational Strategies
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In this interactive workshop, we will begin with the purpose and typical structure of a literature review, then move into hands-on strategies for reading, notetaking, organizing notes, and incorporating writing into your research process. This workshop will not cover searching for literature (please see your friendly librarian for help with that part of the process).
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
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The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer!
SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico takes students to Oaxaca, Mexico to study the history, techniques, and materials of fresco as practiced both locally and in the United States. Fresco, a painting method with a 3,500-year cross-cultural history, uses materials and chemistry found worldwide, yet each work reflects the stories and traditions of its culture. Students will explore Western, Nahuatl, Mixtec, and Zapotec approaches to fresco, while also observing how its materials are applied beyond art. The course offers a unique chance to create and experience fresco panels and murals as both an artistic tradition and a living part of everyday culture. This course is 4SHUs
Program Dates: May 17 – June 10, 2027
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. No prior Spanish language or art background is required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Visit our program page for more…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Dowling 730A. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Tufts Global Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Costa Rica Summer Program: Spanish and Tropical Biology
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Join us to learn more about a brand-new summer program launching in summer 2027, which will allow students to spend 5.5 weeks in Costa Rica, studying Spanish language/culture and Tropical Biology. The program, developed in collaboration with the prestigious Organization for Tropical Studies, links intensive language or culture learning (at different levels) and homestays with a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of Costa Rica’s rainforests and cloud forests first-hand. Students conduct their own research to study how animals and people are adapting to our changing world. The first half of the program takes place in the capital city, San José; students then move to La Selva Research Station and Heliconias Lodge in the second half to conduct field-based research projects. Students must have completed SPN 002 or equivalent prior to participation on the program.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Milmore Room. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate. International Affairs. Humanities. Global Engagement. Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.
Philip Levine Poetry Project presents: Erika Meitner and Jenny Browne, Reading & Conversation
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Made possible by the Philip Levine Poetry Project and co-sponsored by CHAT, join us for a reading and conversation with poets Jenny Browne’s and Erika Meitner’s new poetry collections followed by a Q&A moderated by poet and Tufts Lecturer Anna V.Q. Ross.
Light refreshments will be provided; Open to the public!
Room: Crane Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 12 Upper Campus Rd, Medford, MA 02155. Open to Public: Yes. Event Subject: Humanities. Speaker Name: Erika Meitner & Jenny Browne. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8w80JzkNOMVEmVM. Admission/Cost: Free; donation to the Philip Levine Poetry Project encouraged. Event Contact Email: english@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3459.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training
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This training course is designed to provide tools and techniques on how to react to an active shooter/active threat. This training expands upon information found in the Tufts University Emergency Response Guide. This platform is modeled around the Avoid, Deny, Defend response to an active shooter.
Avoid: Trust your instincts and don’t delay. Get away as quickly as possible. Deny: If you can’t flee, obstruct or deny the active shooter access to your area. Defend: If all else fails… fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
Campus: Grafton campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training
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This training course is designed to provide tools and techniques on how to react to an active shooter/active threat. This training expands upon information found in the Tufts University Emergency Response Guide. This platform is modeled around the Avoid, Deny, Defend response to an active shooter.
Avoid: Trust your instincts and don’t delay. Get away as quickly as possible. Deny: If you can’t flee, obstruct or deny the active shooter access to your area. Defend: If all else fails… fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bMrknj6sQDS3vpTWmJU9kQ#/registration. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. Politics and Culture from All Sides: The Dream of Settling Mars
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Why does settling Mars still capture our imagination?
Hosted by the 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: Henry Wismayer. “The Mars Delusion.” Noema, June 18, 2026
Discussant: Professor Danilo Marchesini, Department of Physics and Astronomy, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. A Journey Home with the Khmer Urban Ballet
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In this original creation, the Khmer Urban Ballet retells the journey of a Cambodian-American family navigating intergenerational trauma as refugees and descendants of refugees, and the will to survive as a family torn apart by deportation. Through a series of seven poetic scenes bringing together traditional and contemporary music, dancers draw from lived experiences and memories to invite audiences to reflect on the fractures caused by forced displacement while shining light on the emotional complexity of migration, resilience, and healing. The 45-min performance will be followed by Q&A with the artists.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:30 PM.
Tufts in Beijing: Info Session
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The Chinese Program and Tufts Global Education (TGE) will be hosting an information session on the semester long Tufts in Beijing program. Please sign up to attend this session in order to learn more about the program from the faculty director, TGE staff, and program alumni.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Laminan Lounge, Olin Center. Open to Public: No.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
How to Not Let Things Disappear from the Internet: Web Archive Them!
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The Internet is ephemeral and content can easily disappear, but you can make a difference by preserving the things you care about. In this workshop, we'll look at several existing web archiving projects, you'll be introduced to simple browser-based tools (Wayback Machine and Archive Webpage) and best practices to get you started archiving online content.
No prior experience is required. Bring your laptop for use during the workshop.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, third floor. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Speaker Name: Anna Kijas. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17537781. Event Contact Name: Anna Kijas. Event Contact Email: anna.kijas@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. [ENVS] Community-based scaling for innovations in sustainability
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Society currently faces many, interconnected and accelerating sustainability challenges. We also have many innovative solutions that, if rapidly scaled, could help address these challenges. But most solutions do not scale or, if they do, only do so at rates that cannot keep up with intensifying problems. What if scaling could be accelerated through strategies that work? We’ll use an interactive, dynamic model of community-based scaling approaches to explore when this strategy is needed, how it works, and why it can be far more effective than outreach, advertising, or word-of-mouth scaling approaches. We’ll explore how community-based scaling has been used to innovations in sustainability education, regenerative agriculture, and political movements. The model and its initial application are described by Rooney-Varga et al. (2024).
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Dr. Juliette Rooney-Varga, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kO3UQ0X_QG-ejmHY4_vSyw.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
AS&E Graduate Admissions Open House
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Join us on campus for the Fall Open House for graduate programs within the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, including the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. This is your chance to explore Tufts in person, meet the people behind your program of interest, and get your questions answered before you apply. Register for the Fall Open House.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Admissions. Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Science. Arts. Engineering/Technology. Humanities. Event Contact Name: Office of Graduate Admissions. Event Contact Email: gradadmissions@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3395.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit gradase.admissions.tufts.edu. Sunday Concert Series: Around the World on 88 Keys with Thomas Stumpf
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A piano recital celebrating Granoff's 20th anniversary with works by diverse composers from six continents, alongside pieces by Tufts composers past and present.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 3:00 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Building Confidence as a Public Speaker
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In this workshop, students will learn essential tips to improve communication skills. First, we begin by exploring the factors that may hamper our ability to speak confidently. We then practice grounding techniques and organizational strategies to clearly express ideas in an authentic voice. This workshop is perfect if you are looking to develop greater presence when presenting, or when you are reluctant to speak up in class.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Tufts in Oxford: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in Oxford from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts in Paris: Summer Info Session
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Join us Monday, October 26 from 12-1pm in Dowling Hall room 730A to learn about this summer opportunity in Paris! Please sign up by clicking RSVP below.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 730A Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Granoff Music Center Colloquium: The “Making Of” the Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center
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A behind the scenes special colloquium starring Profs. Jane Bernstein, David Locke, Janet Schmalfeldt, and Jeffrey Summit, along with Michael Rogan, former Director of the Lilly Music Library, and Larry Bacow, former President of Tufts and Harvard Universities.
Room: Varis Lecture Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Tufts in Hong Kong: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in Hong Kong from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tufts in Chile: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in Chile from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
CPR/AED Training
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This training course for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is designed to teach the lifesaving skills necessary to help a friend, family member, neighbor, and all community members in need. This is an instructor-led course that teaches adult, child, and infant CPR. Additionally, the course will teach the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
This class is open to Tufts University students, faculty, and staff and is limited to 20 students per session.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: Room B311. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. Tufts in Chile Summer Program: Info Session
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Learn about this 4-week summer opportunity to study public health in Santiago, Chile! No previous Spanish experience required. Pizza will be served!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 730A. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Education. RSVP Information: Please RSVP for food-ordering purposes. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts in London: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in London from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts in Tübingen: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in Tübingen from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 701A Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tufts in Hong Kong: Summer Info Session
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Join us Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30-7:30pm in Dowling Hall room 740P (Milmore Room) to learn about this summer opportunity in Hong Kong! Please sign up by clicking RSVP below.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Tufts in Madrid: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in Madrid from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 106 Alumne Lounge. Open to Public: No.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
4th Annual Food is Medicine National Summit
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The Food is Medicine Summit is a premier national event designed to highlight and advance the Food is Medicine movement. This annual gathering provides a unique platform to share the latest evidence, assess progress, and align on priorities across policy, practice, and research in Food is Medicine.
Day 1 (October 28) will be livestreamed and is free and open to all.
Due to limited space, in-person attendance on both Day 1 and Day 2 is by invitation only. Pre-registration is required to attend in person
Time:
October 28, 9:45–5:00 PM
October 29, 8:00–3:00 PM.
Online Location Details: Zoom. Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: In-person and online
Friedman School & Courtyard Marriott Downtown – registration is required for in-person attendance. To request a registration code for in-person attendance, please email foodismedicine@tufts.edu. Online registration is free. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Science. Politics/Policy/Law. Medicine. Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: https://fimsummit.tufts.edu/food-is-medicine-national-summit/register/. Event Contact Name: Julia Reedy. Event Contact Email: julia.reedy@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – Thursday, October 29, 2026.
For more info visit fimsummit.tufts.edu. Politics and Culture from All Sides: Rebuilding Trust in Higher Education
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How can higher education rebuild public trust?
Hosted by the 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: Yale Committee on Trust in Higher Education. Report of the Yale Committee on Trust in Higher Education. April10, 2026. “Recommendations,” pp. 23–32.
Discussant: Professor Peter Levine, Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. SMFA Options for Study Abroad
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Join the directors of Tufts in London and Tufts in Paris to learn about semester and year-long options for SMFA students.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: SMFA Campus, Room B201. Open to Public: No.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
[ENVS] After the Flush: Rethinking the Future of Human Waste
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What happens when the modern toilet goes flush? Where does this waste go and what eventually becomes of it? Who is responsible for its management and who is implicated in its afterlives? And is it all just waste or might it be something more? This talk, based on Kawa’s new book of the same title, draws on long-term ethnographic research in the American Midwest to investigate these questions while also considering more radical alternative approaches to sanitation and ways of relating to bodily excess.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Dr. Nick Kawa, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Ohio State University. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u1H1XPBNRiCzRY20Bz__jQ.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
Tufts in Paris: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in Paris from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tufts in London: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in London from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tufts in Beijing: Info Session (Virtual)
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The Chinese Program and Tufts Global Education (TGE) will be hosting an information session on the semester long Tufts in Beijing program. Please sign up to attend this session in order to learn more about the program from the faculty director, TGE staff, and program alumni.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95008871957?pwd=nAoQpBI1KIv2wVxobBxuwuwdfNllcO.1. Open to Public: No.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tufts Programs Abroad Engineering Options Info Session
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Join the directors of Tufts in Hong Kong, Tufts in London, Tufts in Madrid, and Tufts in Paris to learn about semester- and year-long study abroad options for all types of engineering. This session is relevant to students in the School of Engineering and students in the School of Arts and Sciences who are interested in taking engineering classes while abroad. Please RSVP.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts Composers: New at Noon #1
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Hammers and Reeds. The dynamic and lyrical duo of Philipp Stäudlin, saxophone and Yoko Hagino, piano tackle new works by Tufts Composers.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Tufts University Wind Ensemble
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TUWE performs a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Granoff Music Center under the direction of Ray Daniels.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Professional Development Workshop: Writing a Literature Review Part Two: Organizing, Synthesizing, and Drafting
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This interactive workshop will focus on the signature element of literature reviews: synthesis. We will discuss samples and practice hands-on strategies for synthesizing sources and developing an argument.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via TutorFinder - https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Undergraduate English Department Open House
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This is a great chance to explore what it means to be an English Major, Minor, or Double Major, connect with faculty, check out some of our course offerings, and snag a delicious burrito!
Whether you’re passionate about literature, poetry, creative writing or just curious, our department has something for everyone. Come and discover the many paths open to you with an English Degree.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: East Hall, Room 016. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zenOIXR1ptXYAS. Event Contact Email: english@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
CPR/AED Training
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This training course for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is designed to teach the lifesaving skills necessary to help a friend, family member, neighbor, and all community members in need. This is an instructor-led course that teaches adult, child, and infant CPR. Additionally, the course will teach the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
This class is open to Tufts University students, faculty, and staff and is limited to 20 students per session.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Alumnae Lounge. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. Politics and Culture from All Sides: Reading the 2026 Midterms
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What do the 2026 midterms tell us about American politics?
Hosted by the 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.
No advance reading. Selected results and analysis will be posted on Canvas after Election Day.
Discussant: Professor Meredith McLain, Department of Political Science, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, November 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW STANDARD AUTHOR TRAINING (November 5, 12, 19)
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The Tufts University Affiliate of Cochrane US invites early-career researchers, graduate students, and healthcare professionals to join our intensive Cochrane Systematic Review Standard Author Training webinar series! This virtual training equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills to author high-quality systematic reviews following Cochrane standards.
Led by an expert interdisciplinary faculty, the program covers foundational topics including: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 their own research or professional practice across various sectors. Connect with peers and experts
Participants will engage in small group exercises on title registration and…
Online Location Details: Zoom link is provided upon registration. 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=3302&FROMQRCODE=true. Admission/Cost: $50 for Students | $400 for Faculty. Event Contact Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Event Contact Email: Shayesteh.Jahanfar@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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This training course for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is designed to teach the lifesaving skills necessary to help a friend, family member, neighbor, and all community members in need. This is an instructor-led course that teaches adult, child, and infant CPR. Additionally, the course will teach the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
This class is open to Tufts University students, faculty, and staff and is limited to 20 students per session.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Room 221. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. Tufts in Ghana: Info Session
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Learn about Tufts in Ghana from SIT and Tufts Global Education staff. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 730A Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
[ENVS] Climate, food, and power: Lessons from now, directions for the future
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There is widening gap between large-scale decision-making and on-the-ground realities of food insecurity. Drawing on experience that spans secondary analyses of environmental and health data alongside small-scale, community-based research, Khristopher draws from his experience at high-level decision-making forums—from IPCC expert meetings to COP30— which often diverge from community needs and lived experience. The presentation reviews findings from community-based work in small island settings, outlines the magnitude of global climate-related nutrition challenges with key statistics, and illustrates relevant mechanisms linking human and planetary health through food systems. Although climate is used as the primary lens in this talk, similar gaps emerge whether the driver is the food economics, policy, or agriculture, underscoring a central concern for global food security.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Dr. Khristopher Nicholas, Assistant Professor of Agriculture, Food and Environment at Tufts University. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UgZMSddaSF-ZOalxvUKt7g.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
Individualism and Nonconformity in Film: Two Days, One Night (2014)
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What do we owe one another when solidarity with someone else requires a meaningful sacrifice of our own interests?
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 …
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum Dana Complex, Room 104. 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, November 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Spotlight Talks | Dina Deitsch & Darin Murphy
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Join us on the final day of SMFA at 150: Looking Back for a tour of the exhibition with SMFA Librarian Darin Murphy and former TUAG director and Ruth Gordon Shapiro ‘37 Director of the Davis Museum Dina Deitsch. The co-curators will share stories from the early, foundational days of the art school: from its various architectural homes to the 1980s atrium expansion, and the communities.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: Join us on the final day of SMFA at 150: Looking Back for a tour of the exhibition with SMFA Librarian Darin Murphy and former TUAG director and Ruth Gordon Shapiro ‘37 Director of the Davis Museum Dina Deitsch. The co-curators will share stories from the early, foundational days of the art school: from its various architectural homes to the 1980s atrium expansion, and the communities, performances, and actions that developed in those spaces. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smfa-150-looking-back-spotlight-talks-dina-deitsch-darin-murphy-tickets-1991792812921.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit artgalleries.tufts.edu. One Down Left Once, Two Up Right Twice: John McDonald’s Music Shows Up and Goes
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A special afternoon concert celebrating the retirement of composer and pianist John McDonald. Compositions, improvisations, comprovisations, and imprositions for, by, and with colleagues, friends, and former students honoring John's 36 years at Tufts, 20 of them in the Granoff Music Center.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:00 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
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The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer!
SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico takes students to Oaxaca, Mexico to study the history, techniques, and materials of fresco as practiced both locally and in the United States. Fresco, a painting method with a 3,500-year cross-cultural history, uses materials and chemistry found worldwide, yet each work reflects the stories and traditions of its culture. Students will explore Western, Nahuatl, Mixtec, and Zapotec approaches to fresco, while also observing how its materials are applied beyond art. The course offers a unique chance to create and experience fresco panels and murals as both an artistic tradition and a living part of everyday culture. This course is 4SHUs
Program Dates: May 17 – June 10, 2027
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. No prior Spanish language or art background is required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Visit our program page for more…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Dowling 730A. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Contact Name: Tufts Global Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW STANDARD AUTHOR TRAINING (November 5, 12, 19)
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The Tufts University Affiliate of Cochrane US invites early-career researchers, graduate students, and healthcare professionals to join our intensive Cochrane Systematic Review Standard Author Training webinar series! This virtual training equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills to author high-quality systematic reviews following Cochrane standards.
Led by an expert interdisciplinary faculty, the program covers foundational topics including: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 their own research or professional practice across various sectors. Connect with peers and experts
Participants will engage in small group exercises on title registration and…
Online Location Details: Zoom link is provided upon registration. 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=3302&FROMQRCODE=true. Admission/Cost: $50 for Students | $400 for Faculty. Event Contact Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Event Contact Email: Shayesteh.Jahanfar@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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Learn different ways to budget, save, and manage debt to help you feel more in control of your money.
Online Location Details: Registration Link: https://fmr.zoom.us/j/95811736617?pwd=dzYeSN2tm7SlmXm4sO3zBaeR1QLkbs.1. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Financial Health. RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/j/95811736617?pwd=dzYeSN2tm7SlmXm4sO3zBaeR1QLkbs.1.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
KBUG: First to go Abroad
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Are you first-generation and/or low-income and interested in study abroad opportunities? Join the BLOOM Center and Tufts Global Education to learn more about studying abroad on financial aid! Dinner will be provided, so please register in advance for an accurate catering order.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
[ENVS] Climate Change and Conflict in Africa
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Is climate change contributing to civil conflict in Africa? And if so, through what mechanisms? This talk examines the link between rising aridity in pastoral Africa and the outbreak of farmer-herder conflicts across the continent.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Dr. Eoin McGuirk, Associate Professor of Economics at Tufts University. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ThXUCnkNSg6toWxcz_J1xg.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
KBUG: LGBTQIA+ Experiences Abroad
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A candid conversation about LGBTQIA+ experiences abroad. Please sign up as food will be provided!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts Composers: New at Noon #2
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Organ-ized Chaos. New works by Tufts Composers are presented in Goddard Chapel, as performed by composer/performers John McDonald, piano and Will Cooper, organ.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Family and Children's Concert: Not-So-Small Jazz Ensemble
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The Nando Michelin-led jazz ensemble performs a concert for children and families.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00 PM.
Tufts/NEC Dual Degree Concert
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The Tufts/NEC Dual Degree students present a unique evening of classical, jazz, and original compositions.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Choruses
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The Tufts Concert Choir and Chamber Singers perform under the direction of Jamie Kirsch.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:00 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Bite-Sized Digital Humanities in the Classroom
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Are you an instructor who is interested in developing classroom activities or assignments that encourage creative experimentation?
In this workshop, we will explore a sampling of short and simple in-class activities that can introduce students to methods commonly used in digital humanities (DH), such as distant reading, visualization, encoding, or annotation. We will discuss approaches that you can use when designing classroom activities and assignments, consider appropriate tools and technologies, and ways to best match DH activities and assignments to your course objectives and disciplinary context.
Bring with you: Idea(s) for an activity or assignment that you might want to explore in your own course; laptop for use during the workshop.
No prior experience with digital humanities methods or tools is required.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, third floor. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Speaker Name: Anna Kijas. Event Contact Name: Anna Kijas. Event Contact Email: anna.kijas@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Seminar Series: Kinsey Drake (Host: Prof. Charlie Mace)
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Fall 2026 Chemistry Department Seminar Series
Title: TBA.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Kinsey Drake - University of Washington. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176272649.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: Why Have Children?
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Why have children?
Hosted by the 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: Anastasia Berg, Brian Dijkema, and Rachel Wiseman. “Why Have Children?” Comment, June 5, 2025
Discussant: Professor Eitan Hersh, Department of Political Science, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. 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 Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 8:00 PM.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW STANDARD AUTHOR TRAINING (November 5, 12, 19)
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The Tufts University Affiliate of Cochrane US invites early-career researchers, graduate students, and healthcare professionals to join our intensive Cochrane Systematic Review Standard Author Training webinar series! This virtual training equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills to author high-quality systematic reviews following Cochrane standards.
Led by an expert interdisciplinary faculty, the program covers foundational topics including: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 their own research or professional practice across various sectors. Connect with peers and experts
Participants will engage in small group exercises on title registration and…
Online Location Details: Zoom link is provided upon registration. 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=3302&FROMQRCODE=true. Admission/Cost: $50 for Students | $400 for Faculty. Event Contact Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Event Contact Email: Shayesteh.Jahanfar@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 19, 2026.
For more info visit secure.touchnet.net. KBUG: Navigating Race & Ethnicity Abroad
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A candid conversation about race and ethnicity abroad. Please sign up as food will be provided!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 740P Milmore Room, Dowling Hall. Open to Public: No.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
[ENVS] Resonant Landscapes: Listening with Nature and History
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How do we hear the natural world? How has music shaped and reflected our understanding of the environment across time? This lecture explores the deep and evolving relationship between the nature of music and the music of nature. After sampling from both human-created musical works and from the sonic textures of ecosystems, we will consider the connections between sound and place as well as the role of listening as such in an age of environmental crisis.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Dr. Jeremy Eichler, Assistant Professor of Music at Tufts University. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B-1EoBQXQF2-d_VRsiBK9Q.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students
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Guided Writing Practice for International and Multilingual Graduate Students, Thursdays, 1:30pm – 2:45pm (Thursday, September 17 through Thursday, November 19)
Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for a low-stress weekly writing practice! Each week we will write together, try out new writing skills, explore your writing questions, and discuss our experiences as writers. Build your confidence in writing in English through regular, informal practice in a supportive and fun environment. Meets weekly through mid-semester.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register via https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu/workshops.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
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 Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir
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Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their fall concert under the direction of David Coleman.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Tufts Jazz Orchestra
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Gumbo: A Celebration of Black Music in America. TJO stirs up a program of Count Basie, Snarky Puppy, Aretha Franklin, and Earth, Wind & Fire, celebrating Black music's deep roots in America. This special concert marks 20 years in the Granoff Music Center, featuring a homecoming of past TJO alumni joining the current ensemble for an unforgettable night. Joel LaRue Smith, director.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Chamber Orchestra
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TCO performs their fall concert under the direction of John Page.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 3:00 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
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The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer!
SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico takes students to Oaxaca, Mexico to study the history, techniques, and materials of fresco as practiced both locally and in the United States. Fresco, a painting method with a 3,500-year cross-cultural history, uses materials and chemistry found worldwide, yet each work reflects the stories and traditions of its culture. Students will explore Western, Nahuatl, Mixtec, and Zapotec approaches to fresco, while also observing how its materials are applied beyond art. The course offers a unique chance to create and experience fresco panels and murals as both an artistic tradition and a living part of everyday culture. This course is 4SHUs
Program Dates: May 17 – June 10, 2027
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. No prior Spanish language or art background is required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Visit our program page for more…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/93065855134?pwd=uo9HdmacCqtbMpdfjb7yMbMWlrOKx7.1&from=addon. Location Details: Zoom. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Contact Name: Tufts Global Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Granoff Music Center Colloquium: Teri Lyne Carrington
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Teri Lyne Carrington (jazz drummer and composer) presents our second colloquium of the semester in the Varis Lecture Hall.
Room: Varis Lecture Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 12:00 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Deadline Reminder: Summer Program Applications Due to Tufts Global Education
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Applications for the following Tufts Global Education summer programs are due on Dec 1 - visit the included link to access the program information and application page:Chile: Global Public Health and Indigenous Communities (open to all), Costa Rica: Linking Language, Culture, and Tropical Biology (Environmental Studies and Spanish-specific), France: Pictorial Revolutions in 19th Century France (open to all), Mexico: Fresco in Mexico (SMFA-specific but open to all).
Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Contact Name: Tufts Global Education. Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
For more info visit students.tufts.edu. CPR/AED Training
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This training course for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is designed to teach the lifesaving skills necessary to help a friend, family member, neighbor, and all community members in need. This is an instructor-led course that teaches adult, child, and infant CPR. Additionally, the course will teach the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
This class is open to Tufts University students, faculty, and staff and is limited to 20 students per session.
Room: Jean Mayer Admin Bldg - Kohnstamm Conference Room 106. Campus: Grafton campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Register via Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. Early Music Ensemble: 'Nova angeletta' An Unxpected Angel
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Musical reflections on fate, fortune, morality, and the power of nature and love with music by Arcadelt, Verdelot, Lassus, and Marenzio for Renaissance consort. Jane Hershey, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 8:00 PM.
A Path to Financial Wellness
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Uncover the essentials of financial wellness to help strengthen your financial foundation and take steps toward a more secure future.
Online Location Details: Registration Link: https://fmr.zoom.us/j/99275233510?pwd=aPhlEnbadh73ZPBUscsr0YKEQb3iKj.1. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Financial Health. RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/j/99275233510?pwd=aPhlEnbadh73ZPBUscsr0YKEQb3iKj.1.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Seminar Series: Dr. David Thaisrivongs (Host: Prof. Joshua Kritzer)
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Fall 2026 Chemistry Department Seminar Series
Title: "The Largest Small Molecule: Manufacturing Process for Enlicitide".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Dr. David Thaisrivongs. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176272649.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: Conservatism and Political Weirdness
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Does political weirdness strengthen or weaken conservatism?
Hosted by the 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: R.J. Snell. “Beware the Cul-De-Sac of Weirdness.” Public Discourse, March 16, 2026.
Discussant: Professor Patrick Forber, Department of Philosophy, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, December 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. [ENVS] Protecting carbon and communities: Transforming boreal fire management into a climate solution
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Climate change is intensifying boreal wildfires. While fire is a natural process in these northern ecosystems, fires are burning more frequently and severely, with impacts ranging from local to global. Northern Indigenous communities are losing critical ecosystems that support traditional ways of life; smoke from Canadian wildfires is filling lungs across North America; and catastrophic fires are burning deeper into the soil—releasing ancient carbon, accelerating permafrost thaw, and worsening the impacts of climate change across the globe.
In this talk, Kayla dives into the work Woodwell is stewarding to better understand how fire management could be used, shaped, and transformed to better protect communities while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions from wildfire on carbon and permafrost-rich landscapes. This effort involves science, policy, people, compromise and a lot of humility.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Kayla Mathes, Research Scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WAbGb6FVRsKtb38VsEDP-Q.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. “Arnold J. Kemp: A Reader” Launch & Panel
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Join Tufts University Art Galleries for the book launch of Arnold J. Kemp: Reader and a panel with the artist and Dr. Pamela Lee, Yale University Carnegie Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art, moderated by TUAG curator and co-Interim Director Laurel V. McLaughlin.
Arnold J. Kemp: A Reader is co-published by Tufts University Art Galleries and No Place Press, designed by Geoff Kaplan, and edited by Rachel Churner with contributions from Kemi Adeyemi, Sampada Aranke, Gregg Bordowitz, Huey Copland, Eungie Joo, Arnold J. Kemp, Kevin Killian, Laurel V. McLaughlin, Tausif Noor, Ed Roberson, Stephanie Snyder, and Lynne Tillman.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arnold-j-kemp-reader-book-launch-panel-tickets-1991799220085.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit artgalleries.tufts.edu. Individualism and Nonconformity in Film: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
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What does moral courage require when every side demands loyalty and violence seems easier than understanding one's adversaries?
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…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum Dana Complex, Room 104. 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, December 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Opera Ensemble
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Wolfi to Weill: Opera, Operetta, and Musical Theater scenes from W.A. Mozart and Kurt Weill. Twenty years ago, the Tufts Opera Ensemble produced a Kurt Weill revue. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Granoff Center, we are revisiting Weill with current Tufts students and invited Tufts alumni. Carol Mastrodomenico and Thomas Stumpf, directors.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Tufts Composers: New at Noon #3
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Opening New Doors. The Hinge Ensemble, one of Boston's most exciting new music groups, comes to Tufts to workshop new works by Tufts composers.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Private Lessons Recital I
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Students in the Private Lessons program perform solo works.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Private Lessons Recital II
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Students in the Private Lessons program perform solo works.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Gamelan Ensembles
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Klenèngan Nujukarsa. 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 Peni Candra Rini. Barry Drummond, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Small Jazz Ensemble Concert
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Paul Ahlstrand and Nando Michelin lead the not-so-small jazz ensembles in Fisher Performance Room.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 8:00 PM.
HNRCA Monday Seminar Series
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The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University hosts virtual seminars on a variety of topics at the intersection of aging and nutrition research. Talks are held each Monday at noon EST via Zoom (except holidays) and last about an hour, including Q&A. They are open to all and are attended by a diverse audience, including scientists/faculty, students, and trainees.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-KRoLBZURHCZCBvSVyKOYA#/registration. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Parents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Science. RSVP Information: https://hnrca.tufts.edu/seminars/monday-seminar-series. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Andrea O'Neill. Event Contact Email: andrea.oneill@tufts.edu.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit hnrca.tufts.edu. Seminar Series: Prof. Charles Brooks III (Host: Prof. Xinqiang Ding)
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Fall 2026 Chemistry Department Seminar Series
Title: TBA.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Prof. Charles Brooks III - University of Michigan. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176272649.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: AI and Human Dignity
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What should remain distinctly human in an age of AI?
Hosted by the 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: Pope Leo XIV. Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. Encyclical letter, May 15, 2026. Paragraphs 97–100, 112–130, and 143–150.
Discussant: President Sunil Kumar, Tufts University, .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 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, December 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
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20 Years of Freylakhs. A night of klezmer dancing to celebrate our last two decades in our Granoff home. Michael McLaughlin, director.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 8:00 PM.