Make Your Own Stamp! Intro to Laser Engraving
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Come make a custom stamp while learning the foundations of laser engraving. We’ll teach you what a laser engraver does, how to make your own design, preparing your file for print, and considerations for choosing a material. You’ll create your own stamp and we'll talk through next steps to continue working with laser engraving!
About this event
This workshop is part of the series A Tool is an Extension of the Hand: Exploring Technology through Drawing. The series, along with the physical exhibit on the third floor of Tisch Library, uses drawing as a starting point to learn about and reflect on technology. This workshop series is a collaboration between the Digital Design Studio at Tisch Library and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. Our goal is to find ways to engage students at the intersection of engineering and creative multimedia methods. Have an idea for a workshop or event? Get in touch with us at tischdds@tufts.edu!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, room 303 on the third floor of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Arts. Education. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17477537. Event Contact Name: Kimberly Forero-Arnias. Event Contact Email: kimberly.forero@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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. [Webinar] Debunking Water Wars: Challenges and Opportunities for Transboundary Waters
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Predictions that the next war will be fought over water have been a fixture of political rhetoric for over three decades, voiced by UN secretaries-general, World Bank leadership, and heads of state alike.
However, the empirical record tells a different story. Drawing on decades of global data from the Transboundary Freshwater Diplomacy Database, a project of the Shared Waters Lab Partnership, on how states interact over their shared transboundary rivers, lakes, and aquifers, this presentation explores what has made the water wars narrative so durable despite the evidence against it, and the challenges for governing shared freshwaters that arise as a result of the narrative’s persistence.
Setting this framing aside allows for a more accurate representation of the drivers of conflict and opportunities for cooperation. Early data suggest that conflict over shared waters is increasing, although not in the water-war form that headlines predict; conditions are shifting as basins change faster than the instituti…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/3717883603420/WN_EESwFvytQ46W_rKP8OCd7g. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Faculty. Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Interns and Residents. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Global Engagement. International Affairs. Politics/Policy/Law. Public Service/Government. Research. Science. Sustainability/Climate. Education. Speaker Name: Melissa McCracken. Event Contact Email: fletcherpartners@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.zoom.us. 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.
Supporting Students with Financial Stress
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This session is open to all student-facing roles across all Tufts campuses and will provide an opportunity to learn, share, and reflect together on how we can better support our students through a lens of inclusive excellence.
October 1st, 2026, 10:00-11:30am EST, Location: Zoom, PLEASE RSVP HERE
The session will feature:An overview of current financial aid policies and what they mean for our students, Strategies and resources for supporting first-generation and low-income students, Considerations for supporting our international student populations, Time for reflection and discussion about how we can work more collaboratively across departments and campuses to support student success, We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation and bring your experiences, questions, and ideas. Supporting students through financial stress is a shared responsibility, and our collective knowledge and collaboration can make a meaningful difference.
Location Details: Zoom. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Working at Tufts. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDGqfgyFbw1aYGPEgAFkiWlF9Hw3BumPVBe7wsq-Kr2ePy3w/viewform?usp=header. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
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. Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, October 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.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 Tufts Faculty member William David Cooper and Berklee professor Michael Gilbertson, 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.
Variedades
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The Department of Romance Studies is organizing Variedades, an all-day festival starting at 9 a.m. celebrating Hispanic Heritage that will take place on Saturday, October 3, and includes:An energetic, dance-fitness Zumba class led by Colorfully Fit by Chela to help you groove, sweat, and stay active. Performances by university clubs and student groups, highlighting music, dance, and other forms of collective artistic expression connected to Hispanic cultures. Two workshops: “Body and Voice Latin Rhythms” led by Rosi Amador, singer and percussionist of the acclaimed Latin American music group, Sol y Canto. “Instrumental Latin Music” led by Joel Larue Smith, Teaching Professor of Music and Director of the Tufts Jazz Orchestra. A panel discussion: “Historias de TUPIT” conversations with TUPIT graduates about higher education, community, and reentry. A selection of traditional finger foods celebrating the diverse flavors of the Hispanic world! This is an event open to all Tufts students! See the full…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 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. Professional Development Workshop: 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.
The University and Democratic Imagination: Civic Studies and the Black Intellectual Tradition (Co-sponsored Seminar)
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Join us October 5 for a conversation from three different perspectives on the complex relationship between civic life and black intellectual traditions.
Speakers:
Hollis Robbins (University of Utah), Brandon Terry (Harvard University), Peter Levine (Tufts University)
The broader seminar gathers scholars from within and beyond the Boston area to explore the resources of the Black intellectual tradition and the practice of public history for supporting academic freedom and advancing democracy within and beyond the university.
This event is co-sponsored by the Center for the Humanities at Tufts, the Center for Public History, and the Departments of History, Philosophy, and Political Science.
All are welcome. For questions, contact humanities@tufts.edu.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Alumni and Friends. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Speaker Name: Hollis Robbins (University of Utah), Brandon Terry (Harvard University), Peter Levine (Tufts University). Event Contact Name: humanities@tufts.edu.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit humanities.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.
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. Starting with Self: Building the Foundation for Awareness (Foundations Learning Series)
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The Foundations Learning Series is a suite of live virtual workshops exploring essential themes that build awareness, knowledge, and skills in support of inclusive excellence. Designed for the broader Tufts community, the series offers accessible, core learning opportunities and cultivates shared learning experience and understanding.
Session 1: Starting with Self: Building the Foundation for Awareness
October 6, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:15pm | Zoom
In this workshop, participants will engage in conversations and activities that explore self-awareness as a foundational skill for building meaningful connections and engaging effectively across differences.
Online Location Details: Zoom link will be shared upon registration. Location Details: Zoom link will be shared with those who register. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/hVLmozwssUef7MVZ8. Event Contact Name: Jennifer Castro. Event Contact Email: jennifer.castro@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
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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). 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. 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. English Conversation Circles - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for facilitated small-group conversation intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English. Meet other graduate students for conversation in a low-stress environment!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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.
Civic Life Lunch - Massachusetts Ballot Questions 2026: Know Before You Vote MEDFORD
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Tisch College’s Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) shares key takeaways from 2026 ballot guides and answers your questions.
Massachusetts voters will decide nine ballot questions this fall, including whether to prohibit retail sale of recreational marijuana use, expand the public records law, provide more frequent tax refunds, boost single-family “starter homes” and more. Join a Civic Life Lunch conversation with Evan Horowitz, Executive Director of Tisch College’s Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA), as he shares key takeaways and analysis from cSPA's 2026 ballot guides and answers your questions. Learn more about what's on the ballot this November and how it could impact you before you cast your vote.
Registration is required. Lunch provided (please BYO beverage). Virtual attendance option available. This event is cosponsored by JumboVote.
cSPA (pronounced "sea-spa") provides rigorous, timely, non-partisan research on live policy issues in…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/d8poRMEWTQi4wbEAeHFtvQ. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum 104. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002072402450?aff=oddtdtcreator. Event Contact Name: Shanley Daly. Event Contact Email: shanley.daly@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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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 on Black Longevity with Demond Martin, Co-Founder and CEO, WellWithAll
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You are cordially invited to join us on Wednesday, October 7, at 12:15 p.m. ET for the Friedman Speaker Series featuring Demond Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of WellWithAll, on Black longevity in Jaharis on the Boston Health Sciences campus at 150 Harrison Ave. Lunch will be served in the café afterwards. Please RSVP by September 29 to ensure we have enough lunches for the crowd!
Investor and philanthropist Demond Martin is co-founder and CEO of WellWithAll, an innovative health and wellness company that pours 20% of its profits into health equity. Prior to becoming CEO of WellWithAll, Demond was a senior partner at Adage Capital Management, where he invested in the consumer sector for 21 years. Demond joined Adage after graduating from Harvard Business School and received his undergraduate degree in accounting from University of North Carolina Charlotte. He subsequently worked as the assistant to President Clinton’s White House Chief of Staff, Erskine Bowles. Through their family foundation, Demond and his…
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Health/Wellness. Social Justice/Human Rights. Speaker Name: Demond Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of WellWithAll. RSVP Information: Please RSVP by September 29th to ensure we have enough lunches for the crowd! Event Contact Name: Chris Hauptfeld. Event Contact Email: Christopher.Hauptfeld@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
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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. Build a Spirograph!
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Come explore the intersection of art and engineering through Lego creations. Customize your own art-bot to create your own unique drawing. This workshop is for everyone, whether you’re interested in drawing, engineering, or both!
About this event
This workshop is part of the series A Tool is an Extension of the Hand: Exploring Technology through Drawing. The series, along with the physical exhibit on the third floor of Tisch Library, uses drawing as a starting point to learn about and reflect on technology. This workshop series is a collaboration between the Digital Design Studio at Tisch Library and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. Our goal is to find ways to engage students at the intersection of engineering and creative multimedia methods. Have an idea for a workshop or event? Get in touch with us at tischdds@tufts.edu!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, room 303 on the third floor of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Arts. Education. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17643288. Event Contact Name: Kimberly Forero-Arnias. Event Contact Email: kimberly.forero@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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. Indigenous People's Day- Lunch & Learn
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Indigenous People's Day Lunch & Learn - OCTOBER 8TH, 2026, Doors Open: 11:15 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Formal Program (hybrid): 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Alumnae Lounge, Medford/Somerville Campus and Livestream.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Alumnae Lounge. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4f7SEz9mwiezSckRrxweZYNj0lajED4Gh0fUYgnbATlcIhw/viewform?usp=dialog. Admission/Cost: 0. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Indigenous Roots of Wellness: Connecting Ancestral Wisdom and Community Health
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Lunch and Learn, An opportunity to hear about the research from current Tufts students and facultyDate: October 8th, 11:30am-1:00pm, Location: Alumnae Lounge - 40 Talbot Ave, Medford MA 02155, Hybrid - Zoom link will be sent to those who register, Schedule: 11:15 am - Doors open, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Lunch and live music, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Formal program with guest speakers (livestreamed).
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Alumnae Lounge. Open to Public: No. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4f7SEz9mwiezSckRrxweZYNj0lajED4Gh0fUYgnbATlcIhw/viewform?usp=dialog. Admission/Cost: 0. Event Contact Name: Office of the Vice Provost for Inclusive Institutive Excellence. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
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. Civic Life Lunch - Massachusetts Ballot Questions 2026: Know Before You Vote BOSTON
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Tisch College’s Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) shares key takeaways from 2026 ballot guides and answers your questions.
Massachusetts voters will decide nine ballot questions this fall, including whether to prohibit retail sale of recreational marijuana use, expand the public records law, provide more frequent tax refunds, boost single-family “starter homes” and more. Join a Civic Life Lunch conversation with Evan Horowitz, Executive Director of Tisch College’s Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA), as he shares key takeaways and analysis from cSPA's 2026 ballot guides and answers your questions. Learn more about what's on the ballot this November and how it could impact you before you cast your vote.
Registration is required. Lunch provided (please BYO beverage). This event is cosponsored by JumboVote.
Virtual attendance option available on Wednesday, October 7 during Medford session.
cSPA (pronounced "sea-spa") provides rigorous, timely, non-partisan…
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: MedEd Building B09
145 Harrison Ave, Boston MA 02111. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002080906887?aff=oddtdtcreator. Event Contact Name: Shanley Daly. Event Contact Email: shanley.daly@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. 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.
FletcherFest: Explore International Affairs and Business at Fletcher
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FletcherFest: Explore International Affairs, Business, and Law at The Fletcher School
Join us for an exciting evening where you’ll learn how a Fletcher education can accelerate your career and expand your opportunities.
This year’s theme, “How AI, geopolitics, and globalization are reshaping careers” will feature engaging conversations with faculty, alumni, and leaders who know how to navigate today’s fast-changing job market.
Come for the insights, connections, and career inspiration—and leave with tools, stories, and a vision for your own future.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Subject: Career Development. International Affairs. Politics/Policy/Law. Social Justice/Human Rights.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit fletcher.admissions.tufts.edu. All The Empty Rooms | Oscar-Winning Documentary, Screening and Conversation
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Join Tufts University for an exclusive screening of the acclaimed Academy Award®-winning 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 (A12).
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…
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.
Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, October 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. Faculty Forum for Experiential Teaching and Learning
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Join faculty colleagues for an interactive forum to explore what experiential learning is, discover how it can take shape across disciplines, and exchange ideas for bringing experiential approaches into your own classroom. This event is co-sponsored by CELT, the Office of the Vice Provost of Education, and the Education Subcommittee of the Faculty Senate. Lunch will be provided.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Education. Innovation. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclJ9ffo3i9_NkSjS6yeqb1SQZAMJDZxjaIyXzTlNoQIsUMLw/viewform?usp=header. Event Contact Name: Nicholas Covaleski. Event Contact Email: Nicholas.Covaleski@tufts.edu.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Indigenous People's Day- Community Celebration
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Indigenous People's Day Community Celebration - OCTOBER 11th, 2026, Event: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM (lunch will be served, participants are welcome to come and go anytime during the event)
Location: Residential Quad, Medford/Somerville Campus.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Residential Quad. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4f7SEz9mwiezSckRrxweZYNj0lajED4Gh0fUYgnbATlcIhw/viewform?usp=dialog. Admission/Cost: 0. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Indigenous People's Day, Seeds of the Dawnland—Community Celebration
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Community Celebration, Join us anytime between 11:30am-2:30pm for food, performances, workshops, and more! Date: October 11th, 11:30am-2:30pm, Location: Residential Quad - 190 Packard Ave, Medford MA 02155, Schedule: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Welcome & Lunch, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Performances, interactive workshops, games, and more, Local vendors will be present throughout the duration of the event.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Residential Quad. Open to Public: No. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4f7SEz9mwiezSckRrxweZYNj0lajED4Gh0fUYgnbATlcIhw/viewform?usp=dialog. Admission/Cost: 0. Event Contact Name: Office of the Vice Provost for Inclusive Institutive Excellence. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 11:30 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, 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.
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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.
English Conversation Circles - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for facilitated small-group conversation intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English. Meet other graduate students for conversation in a low-stress environment!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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. Tufts in Translation: Dr. Madeleine Oudin
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From n=1 to n=few: How do we get novel genetic therapies to more patients? Madeleine Oudin, PhD
Wednesday, October 14 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
LabCentral | 700 Main Street North, Cambridge, MA
Rare disease therapies hold tremendous promise, but developing treatments for ultra-small patient populations remains one of the field's greatest challenges.
On October 14, Madeleine Oudin, PhD will present her work developing splice-switching antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) for SCN8A-related disorders, exploring both the potential of mutation-specific genetic medicines and the translational hurdles of bringing novel therapies to patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases.
Using SCN8A as a case study, her research highlights new approaches to precision genetic medicine while addressing the scientific, clinical, and development challenges that arise when patient populations are measured in dozens rather than thousands.
Why Attend Learn how Tufts research is being translated into precision genetic therapies for…
Campus: Off-campus. Location Details: LabCentral | 700 Main Street North, Cambridge, MA. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Clinical Care. Engineering/Technology. Health/Wellness. Innovation. Research. Science. Speaker Name: Dr. Madeleine Oudin. RSVP Information: https://labcentral.swoogo.com/tufts-in-translation-madeleine-oudin/13189676. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Emma West. Event Contact Email: emma.west@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit labcentral.swoogo.com. 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: 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 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. K'uuyemugeh: An Ancestral Tewa Center Place
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Pueblo people today often refer to their home village as their center place, and this concept is also routinely applied to ancestrals sites. What does a center place look like from an archaeological perspective? In this talk, Dr. Scott Ortman combines Tewa traditional knowledge and archaeological evidence to illustrate all of the ways in which the ancestral Pojoaque village of K’uuyemugeh was a center place for the people who lived there between the era of Tewa origins and the era of Spanish colonization.
Scott Ortman is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Colorado Boulder and Director of the Center for Collaborative Synthesis in Archaeology at the Institute of Behavioral Science.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 201 Lincoln Filene Center
10 Upper Campus Rd. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Speaker Name: Dr. Scott Ortman, University of Colorado Boulder.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Drawing with AI: Using Drawing to Understand How Machines Learn
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In this brief workshop, we’ll use drawing as a way to understand what computer vision is and how it works. We’ll also discuss its ubiquity in current technology and the ways bias becomes calcified throughout these systems. Attendees will leave with some silly drawings and an introductory understanding of GAN and LoRA techniques as well as resources to continue exploring topics like data coloniality and small image generation workflows. This workshop is geared towards those less familiar with machine learning techniques but all levels of experience are welcome!
About this event
This workshop is part of the series A Tool is an Extension of the Hand: Exploring Technology through Drawing. The series, along with the physical exhibit on the third floor of Tisch Library, uses drawing as a starting point to learn about and reflect on technology. This workshop series is a collaboration between the Digital Design Studio at Tisch Library and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. Our goal is to find ways…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, room 303 on the third floor of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Arts. Education. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17533277. Event Contact Name: Kimberly Forero-Arnias. Event Contact Email: kimberly.forero@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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: 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.
Research in Action: Can Gen Z Reshape Our Democracy this November?
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Nearly 50 million young people (ages 18-29) are eligible to vote in the 2026 midterm elections, making them a major potential force in shaping electoral outcomes and the future of our democracy. Hear directly from experts at the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life as they share exclusive new data on young people's political views, issue priorities, and likelihood of participation—plus which races young people are poised to have the biggest impact.
The Tisch College of Civic Life has one of the biggest research teams devoted to democracy in the United States today, focusing on understanding the challenges and opportunities of democracy and civic life. We pursue this vital scholarship through several research centers, including CIRCLE, the nation's leading authority on youth voting. A non-partisan, independent research organization, CIRCLE studies the civic education and engagement of young people in America -…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d60jPfKyQ8SlZeOHGRRg-g. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Parents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Interns and Residents. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Elections. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d60jPfKyQ8SlZeOHGRRg-g. Admission/Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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. Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. 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.
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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.
Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History
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Join a book talk conversation with professor, historian and author, Linford Fisher, on his new book, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History. Shortlisted for the prestigious Cundill History Prize, Stealing America demonstrates how the enslavement of Indigenous people began in the years just after 1492, ensnaring an estimated three to six million Natives throughout the Americas. Although largely erased from the public consciousness, Native enslavement continued for centuries to become a colossal phenomenon that affected nearly 600,000 Native Americans in North America alone, revealing the shocking truth that American colonizers enslaved Natives in roughly the same numbers as they imported enslaved Africans. The book not only uncovers a five-century genocidal history but also illuminates the myriad ways Native Americans have fought for their sovereignty and maintained community.
Linford Fisher is professor of history and faculty director of the Center for Digital Scholarship…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Education. Humanities. Public Service/Government. Politics/Policy/Law. Social Justice/Human Rights. RSVP Information: No RSVP required. All are welcome. Admission/Cost: Free.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 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.
Civic Life Lunch – Cultivating Care: Land, Food, and the Relationships We Build
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In-Person Registration , Virtual Registration, What does it take to build a farm that sustains both land and community?
Join us for a conversation with Keely Curliss, Manager and Director of Pequoig Farm. Drawing on her work as a Nipmuc farmer, organizer and seed keeper, Keely will explore the relationships among land stewardship, food sovereignty, and cultural connection.
Located on 181 acres returned to Nipmuc stewardship in North Central Massachusetts, Pequoig Farm is a food sovereignty project by and for Nipmucs. The farm raises livestock and grows traditional and storage crops, including flint corn, dry beans, pumpkins, and sunchokes, while creating opportunities for land-based education and community.
Registration required. All are welcome. Lunch provided. This event is cosponsored by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
Civic Life Lunches have hit the road! This event is part of the 2026 CLL series, Everyday Democracy: Explore. Engage. Empower, which examines how democracy…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/tfg2CiL0TiuYWXYJXYAAWw. Room: Agnes Varis CC - Agnes Varis Auditorium (AVA) - Room 107L. Campus: Grafton campus. Location Details: Varis Lecture Hall. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efdH338tPlHRT4G?Q_CHL=qr. Event Contact Name: Shanley Daly. Event Contact Email: shanley.daly@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
English Conversation Circles - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for facilitated small-group conversation intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English. Meet other graduate students for conversation in a low-stress environment!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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. Upcoming Webinar Featuring Carlos Alvarado Quesada | Fletcher Office of Strategic Partnerships
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In this talk, Carlos Alvarado Quesada explores the evolving narratives of climate change and decarbonization, from their initial theory of change, focused on reducing emissions, toward a broader vision of social well-being, economic opportunity, and sustainable development.
Drawing on his experience in public leadership, he reflects on how people-centered climate policies can improve lives while fostering a more balanced relationship between humanity and nature.
Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Education. Global Engagement. International Affairs. Politics/Policy/Law. Public Service/Government. Sustainability/Climate. Speaker Name: Carlos Alvarado Quesada. Event Contact Email: fletcherexeced@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit fletcher.tufts.edu. The Presidency Unbound? The Evolution of Emergency Presidential Power & the Rise of Authoritarianism
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As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, how has presidential power evolved in the United States since the Constitution was enacted? The appropriate use of and limits on emergency presidential power have become the topic of much heated debate in our current political context. But how did the framers of the Constitution intend to balance emergency powers with limits, and how and why has this balance eroded over time? Join a conversation with Professor Chris Edelson on executive authority, the rise of authoritarianism and what’s at stake for American democracy.
About the Speaker
Professor Chris Edelson is a constitutional scholar and a lecturer in the political science department at UMass Amherst. His work focuses on the problem of constitutional failure, the question of balancing presidential power against limits on power, and the need to hold authoritarians accountable for abuses of power. Before…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 104, Barnum Hall. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Admission/Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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.
Solomont Speaker Series: Can We Trust Our Elections?
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How safe are our elections, really? With only two weeks before the midterm elections, join a virtual conversation on election security, state vs. federal power, voter protections, misinformation and election preparedness! Hear about what’s happening on the ground to ensure every vote—and every voter—counts. The conversation will feature Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, A92 (D) and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate (R), and will be moderated by Leela Strong, Newhouse Director of CIRCLE (Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement) at Tisch College.
This event is sponsored by Tisch College and CIRCLE. Learn more about Secretary Steve Simon and Secretary Paul Pate.
Registration required. This is a virtual event. .
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R_R0zzSpRpSdZI2imbddBQ. 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: Elections. Politics/Policy/Law. Public Service/Government. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R_R0zzSpRpSdZI2imbddBQ. Admission/Cost: Free.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 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. Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, October 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.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.
English Conversation Circles - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for facilitated small-group conversation intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English. Meet other graduate students for conversation in a low-stress environment!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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.
FMS Open House and Pitch Party!
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For all film and media faculty, staff and students - current and curious! Learn about the FMS program, courses, internships, upcoming events, and more! Hear about upcoming production opportunities - including Senior Thesis students pitching their film projects and recruiting crew, Meet fellow students and potential collaborators, Open to all majors and levels of experience and all media interests.
Pizza and dessert will be served.
Email gina.oconnor@tufts.edu for specifc food allergies and/or general questions.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum LL26, FMS Seminar Room. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Arts. RSVP Information: No RSVP Required. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.oconnor@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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. Light Up Your Art: Intro to Paper Circuits
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Learn about circuits by creating light-up artwork with paper and copper tape!
About this event
This workshop is part of the series A Tool is an Extension of the Hand: Exploring Technology through Drawing. The series, along with the physical exhibit on the third floor of Tisch Library, uses drawing as a starting point to learn about and reflect on technology. This workshop series is a collaboration between the Digital Design Studio at Tisch Library and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. Our goal is to find ways to engage students at the intersection of engineering and creative multimedia methods. Have an idea for a workshop or event? Get in touch with us at tischdds@tufts.edu!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, room 303 on the third floor of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Arts. Education. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17642281. Event Contact Name: Kimberly Forero-Arnias. Event Contact Email: kimberly.forero@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Professional Development Workshop: So Many Ideas: How a fresh look at organization can help you build the structure you crave
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Cognitive overwhelm is a common experience that can lead you down rabbit holes or stop you dead in your tracks. You may have tried templates and other organizers, but they often don't feel like they're what you need. This presentation offers a different approach to getting organized, showing that organization is a learnable skill, built on a critical, often overlooked organizational concept: the organizing principle. Come to learn how this conceptual linchpin works, and how naming it could change the way you approach everything from your literature review to your manuscripts.
Participants will be able to:Recognize information overload as the result of a missing and learnable organizational concept (i.e. the Method of Organization) rather than a personal failing, Recognize the five key components of a complete organizational structure, Understand that both top-down and bottom-up approaches to organization are valid, See the Method of Organization at work in relatable academic situations and consider how it…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Workshop location will be shared with registrants. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Speaker Name: Kim Stewart, MS, CCC-SLP. Event Contact Email: gsas@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 28, 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 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.
Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. 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. 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: Room 007. 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, November 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM.
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.
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: Room 007. 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, November 2, 2026, 12:45 PM – 1:20 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. English Conversation Circles - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for facilitated small-group conversation intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English. Meet other graduate students for conversation in a low-stress environment!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Civic Life Lunch – More Than a Jersey: On the Team, In the Community
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In-Person Registration, Virtual Registration, What comes with representing something larger than yourself?
A jersey connects an athlete to a team, an institution, and a community. That connection can bring expectations and opportunities that have little to do with the final score.
Join us and Tufts Athletics for a conversation with Kerry Collins, former Senior Director of Community Relations for the Boston Bruins. Drawing on more than two decades with the organization, Collins will offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on how athletes can use their influence, navigate institutional priorities and work with others to create meaningful change in their communities. The conversation will explore what it takes to turn individual initiative into collective action as student-athletes find their voices within the teams and institutions they represent.
Registration required. All are welcome. Lunch provided (please BYO beverage). Virtual option available.…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/pOZl8DVZQjiG5jJ1-bERGA. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum 104. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002082510684?aff=oddtdtcreator. Event Contact Name: Shanley Daly. Event Contact Email: shanley.daly@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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. Build an Electronic Musical Instrument!
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In this workshop, you’ll get to design the physical interface of your musical instrument, wire it up, and program it to play any kind of sound you like—notes from a prerecorded instrument, a custom synth, or even with sounds that you record yourself in the DDS recording room. We’ll have multiple platforms to choose from, so you can tailor your experience to your interests and background; no previous electronics or coding experience necessary. This workshop is for everyone, whether you’re interested in music, engineering, or both! This event is hosted by Kelsey Rogers of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
About this event
This workshop is part of the series A Tool is an Extension of the Hand: Exploring Technology through Drawing. The series, along with the physical exhibit on the third floor of Tisch Library, uses drawing as a starting point to learn about and reflect on technology. This workshop series is a collaboration between the Digital Design Studio at Tisch Library and the Center for Engineering…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio, room 303 on the third floor of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Arts. Education. RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/17616096. Event Contact Name: Kimberly Forero-Arnias. Event Contact Email: kimberly.forero@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Linda and Jeffrey Moslow Professorships in Women's Health and Menopause
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Sunil Kumar, president of Tufts University, Helen Boucher, dean and professor of medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and chief academic officer at Tufts Medicine, and Christina Economos, dean, professor, and New Balance Chair in Childhood Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, invite you to celebrate the Linda and Jeffrey Moslow Professorships in Women’s Health and Menopause, with a presentation from the inaugural holders Larissa Calancie, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and Megan L. Evans, Tufts University School of Medicine.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Deblois Auditorium
145 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA 02111. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Clinical Care. Health/Wellness. Medicine. Research. Science. RSVP Information: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/moslowprof. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Mari Anne Paraskevas. Event Contact Email: mari_anne.paraskevas@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit rsvp.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.
Solomont Speaker Series: Rev. Dr. Susie Hayward on “We Protect Us: Neighborism and the Renewal of Democracy in Minneapolis”
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What does it mean to be a good neighbor amid trauma, violence, and fear? How might pluralism and interfaith solidarity help communities resist nationalism and authoritarianism – and renew democracy from the ground up? Join Rev. Dr. Susie Hayward, A02, F06 for a lecture and conversation exploring the ethic and practice of “neighborism” that emerged in response to ICE’s Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Drawing on her experience alongside faith leaders, organizers, and immigrant communities, Hayward will consider what Minneapolis can teach us about resisting fear, rebuilding civic trust, and creating communities in which everyone belongs.
About the Speaker, Rev. Dr. Susie Hayward, A02, F06, is the Minister for Justice Organizing and Adult Faith Formation at Minneapolis’ Creekside United Church of Christ. She has spent two decades working in human rights, peacebuilding, and teaching in Minneapolis, Washington, DC, and Boston. After years studying religion, violence, and…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Parents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. Politics/Policy/Law. Social Justice/Human Rights. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solomont-speaker-series-rev-dr-susie-hayward-tickets-2002090996064. Admission/Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
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. Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. 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.
English Conversation Circles - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for facilitated small-group conversation intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English. Meet other graduate students for conversation in a low-stress environment!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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.
touristic intents: Faculty Film Screening
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touristic intents, a film by Mat Rappaport, Professor of the Practice, Film & Media Studies, touristic intents is a feature documentary film that explores the connection between mass tourism and political ideology. The film is centered on a case study: the never-completed Nazi resort of Prora, on Germany’s Baltic Sea, which was built on a mammoth scale beginning in 1936 to house 20,000 vacationing working-class Germans. This 4-mile-long building was used in propaganda to forward a promise of leisure time for the masses and strengthen sympathies between the workers and the Nazi party. Although the Nazis left the site unfinished, the Socialist East German government continued construction in the 1950s, using it for military training as well as housing for conscientious objectors pressed into labor by the GDR regime. After decades of abandonment, the massive edifice is now being redeveloped into apartments, condominiums, hotels, and a youth hostel.
Grappling with notions of place and identity in an era when…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum Hall LL08. 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: Film Screening. Event Subject: Arts. Humanities. Innovation. Speaker Name: Mat Rappaport. RSVP Information: No RSVP Required. Admission/Cost: Free and Open to the Public. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.oconnor@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit touristic-intents.com. Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. 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. English Conversation Circles - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Multilingual and international graduate students: join us for facilitated small-group conversation intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English. Meet other graduate students for conversation in a low-stress environment!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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.
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. Upcoming Webinar Featuring Professor Kenneth Pucker | Fletcher Office of Strategic Partnerships
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Details to be announced soon!
Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Contact Email: fletcherexeced@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit fletcher.tufts.edu. 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.
Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. 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: Terri Lyne Carrington
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Terri 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. Tufts Table
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Tufts Table is a community dinner that is free and open to students, faculty, and staff from across all four campuses (Boston, Grafton, Medford/Somerville, and SMFA) at Tufts. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence in collaboration with faculty, staff, and student leaders across our four campuses, Tufts Table provides community members who might not otherwise cross paths with the opportunity to make connections and share perspectives on a variety of subjects impacting our community. These subjects include: exploring our intersectional identities, finding a sense of belonging at Tufts, and creating a more inclusive community.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Med Ed Room 114. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
[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.
Writer's Block - StAAR Center Weekly Programs and Accountability Groups
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Writing a dissertation, thesis, capstone, or QP? Just want to co-work with other graduate students? Join us for Writers Block! Writers Block is a weekly, 3-hour writing accountability group for graduate students, providing dedicated time to help you build a regular writing habit into your schedule. Designed for those writing long projects such as theses and dissertations, but open to any graduate student looking for a co-working group.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Register through TutorFinder - Tutor Finder. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate).
Friday, December 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu. 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.
For more info visit expandingviewpoints.tufts.edu. Jumbo Knish Factory
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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.
[ENVS] Maine’s Kelp Forests: A Case Study in Global Change Biology
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In many regions, rapid ocean warming has triggered the collapse of foundation species and the emergence of novel species, processes, and ecosystem states. Yet, the impacts of emergent "state shifts" on the ecology of our coastal seas, and their recovery potential, remain difficult to predict and manage. In this talk, Dr. Douglas Rasher will discuss a warming-induced state shift that is now unfolding within kelp forests of the Gulf of Maine – one of the fastest warming ocean basins globally. Over the last decade, our science has revealed the dynamics and drivers of this novel state shift, as well as how its effects ripple across all trophic levels, altering ecosystem functioning and resilience. Dr. Rasher will conclude his talk by discussing his work’s implications for kelp forest conservation and restoration, and more broadly how research in the Gulf of Maine can inform the ways in which humans predict and manage global change.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room,
474 Boston Avenue. Open to Public: Yes. Speaker Name: Dr. Douglas Rasher, Marine Ecologist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nu3jJqVJS_uhNcaijET7mg.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Pep the Halls
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Join the Tufts Pep Band for a concert dedicated entirely to holiday music. From classic carols to modern seasonal hits, this performance showcases the band’s energy, community, and enthusiasm for bringing people together through festive sound. Michel Muller, 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.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 8:00 PM.