Mission Possible: Making Service Work for You—Faculty Panel (Zoom)
Join us for a panel conversation on how to engage in academic service that aligns with your values and professional goals. Faculty colleagues will share insights on identifying service opportunities, setting healthy boundaries to avoid overcommitment, and using service to build networks, develop leadership skills, and open new professional pathways at Tufts and Beyond. Session attendees will leave with candid advice for making intentional choices about service and shaping a portfolio that supports their well-being and long-term career trajectory.
Anjuli Fahlberg, Associate Professor, Sociology; Interim Director of Latin American Studies, Latin American Studies
Mitch McVey, Professor, Biology; Graduate Biomedical Sciences Member, Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8xkHjfFHOl1M6q. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Speaker Name: Anjuli Fahlberg, Associate Professor, Sociology; Interim Director of Latin American Studies, Latin American Studies Mitch McVey, Professor, Biology; Graduate Biomedical Sciences Member, Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8xkHjfFHOl1M6q. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: susan.frick@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4955.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit tufts.qualtrics.com. Learning By Doing: Gamifying Your Classroom
In this hands-on CELT workshop, we explore how simple, low-tech gamification strategies can spark curiosity, deepen engagement, and enhance student learning.
Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIzWngybQLVysAN6r-TOSE5Q1nG1GSvUPij44MmptiWBwDpQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: celt@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176274000.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Teaching Tip: AI and Accessibility
In this 30-minute CELT session, we'll discuss how AI can make learning more accessible for students with varied needs while addressing equity concerns, and explore practical strategies for thoughtfully integrating AI as an accessibility support in your courses.
Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe553s2riGKKUvWj9aaaKpxHxSa0rOaFtbxN7zsZtKzhEwjcg/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: celt@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176274000.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Faculty Pop Up Social
Tufts Faculty Pop-Up Social—Boston:
Thursday, April 16
4–6 p.m.
Relax and unwind with colleagues!
Light refreshments provided
Jaharis Courtyard, 150 Harrison Avenue, Boston Campus
Rain location: Jaharis 118
RSVP by April 1.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Jaharis courtyard, 150 Harrison Ave
(rain location: Jaharis 118). Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26t1vCaBed0hSsu. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: susan.frick@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176274955.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.qualtrics.com. Spring Faculty Reception
Join Provost's Office leadership for light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the university. RSVP by April 13.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Dental Alumni Lounge, 1514 (15th floor), 1 Kneeland St. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UlYt1UjBdiumJ8. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: provost@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
CommuniTEA with IIE
CommuniTEA with IIE, offered by the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence (IIE), focuses on building community among staff and administrators at Tufts, across schools/campuses. Colleagues are invited to join us for monthly gatherings of community, connection, and joy. Drop-in for a quick visit or stay the whole time!
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
Learn more about our engagement opportunities by visiting IIE website.
Please email diversity@tufts.edu with any questions.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 703. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Staff. Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/AYwtYijauM5acmGe8. Event Contact Name: Deborah Donahue-Keegan. Event Contact Email: deborah.donahue_keegan@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-448-1949.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Write Here! Scholarly Writing Program Retreat
Write Here!: Scholarly Writing Program at Tufts Retreat and Celebration
The Write Here!: Scholarly Writing Program at Tufts is an initiative by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Development (OVPF) to help faculty prioritize their writing in a supportive, structured environment.
Please join us to celebrate the culmination of the program Tuesday May 12 from 9:00 to 5:00 in Alumnae Lounge, Medford campus.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Alumnae Lounge. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Training/Workshop. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eg5GgMO7YRuRObc. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: susan.frick@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4955.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Mini Course Design Institute: Adapting Course Design for AI Challenges
This two-part course design retreat helps instructors redesign a targeted element of their course to address emerging AI-related challenges in assessment and student learning.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/2H2Md6o2Qgb8dngy6. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: CELT@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
38th University-Wide Teaching Conference
The 38th University-Wide Teaching Conference will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, on the Grafton campus or online, and will explore Meaning, Purpose, and Relevance in Teaching. The day will include a keynote by Sarah Rose Cavanagh, whose research-informed work explores emotion, motivation, and meaning in teaching and learning.
Campus: Grafton campus. Location Details: TBD. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Education. Speaker Name: Sarah Rose Cavanagh. RSVP Information: https://provost.tufts.edu/celt/events/38th-university-wide-teaching-conference/. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: celt@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
For more info visit provost.tufts.edu.