Course Design Retreat
Need protected time to develop an upcoming course? Join CELT’s Course Design Retreat for structured work time, on-demand pedagogical support, and a closing check-in to reflect on progress and next steps.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvqnbR_ae4IIcqdb3czCKQlQNpQ62p7aWic9dRKU6hAPIEQg/viewform?usp=header. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: CELT@Tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176274000.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit provost.tufts.edu. Hirsh Library RCR Speaker Series: Human Subjects Research Ethics, Regulatory Compliance and the IRB Submission Process
This interactive workshop aims to contextualize and demystify the work of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) through a discussion of the basic ethical principles and practices that underlie the responsible conduct of human subjects research. Learn about the IRB’s ambit of review, the key elements that are considered during the review process, and how the IRB can help you conduct effective human subjects research while remaining in compliance with federal, state and institutional rules and regulations.
Instructor(s):
Caitlin Farley is an IRB Administrator for the Tufts University and Tufts Medicine Health Sciences IRB.
Paul Hart is an IRB Analyst and Quality Improvement Specialist for the Social, Behavioral, and Educational Research IRB.
RCR Credit: Eligible attendees can receive credit (1 hr) in partial fulfillment of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements. In order to be eligible for RCR credit, during the workshop you must: display your full name (first and last), have your came…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/16488204. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Caitlin Farley and Paul Hart. Event Contact Name: Allie Tatarian. Event Contact Email: allie.tatarian@tufts.edu.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Tufts Infection & Immunity Research Convergence for Innovation and Impact
The March 23–24, 2026 Tufts Infection & Immunity Research Convergence for Innovation and Impact will bring together the Tufts research community for two days of presentations, networking, and strategic dialogue around current and future microbial threats, one of the University’s most critical interdisciplinary priorities. This symposium will highlight basic, translational, clinical, and population-based research, as well as developments in training and innovations that advance our understanding, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Grafton campus. Location Details: Day One: Tufts Center for Medical Education, DeBlois Auditorium and Room 114
145 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111
Day Two: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Jumbo Dome, Room 052
10 Jumbo's Path, North Grafton, MA 01536. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cYn4D5bIz3ZX6po. Event Contact Name: Office of the Vice Provost for Research. Event Contact Email: ovpr@tufts.edu.
Monday, March 23, 2026 – Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
For more info visit viceprovost.tufts.edu. Teaching Tip: Equitable Student Participation
In this 30-minute session with CELT, we'll explore two practical methods for fostering more equitable student participation during class time.
Location Details: . Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. Innovation. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepdSp0qSOlUj4KO2kC79J6gB6KegXq8FQ8swsUmH5uIgqvzg/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: CELT@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176274000.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 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: Milmore Room. 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, March 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Hirsh Library RCR Speaker Series: Developing Positive Mentor/Mentee Relationships
This discussion-based workshop will focus on critical aspects of the mentee/mentor relationship. Topics will include mentorship roles, developing successful mentorship relationships, mentorship tools, setting expectations, and strategies for developing your own mentoring style. These areas will be considered from both the mentee and the mentor’s perspective at various career stages and would be appropriate for trainees as well as junior faculty.
Instructor(s): Jamie Maguire is the Kenneth and JoAnn G. Wellner Professor of Neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine and heads a lab at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
RCR Credit: Eligible attendees can receive credit (1 hr) in partial fulfillment of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements. In order to be eligible for RCR credit, during the workshop you must: display your full name (first and last), have your camera turned on, and attend at least 50 minutes of the workshop. This workshop addresses subject area (C) mento…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/16488217. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Jamie Maguire. Event Contact Name: Allie Tatarian. Event Contact Email: allie.tatarian@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Spring Faculty Reception
Please join Provost Caroline Genco.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Medical Education Building 114. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Contact Name: Susan Frick. Event Contact Email: susan.frick@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4955.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
ELEVATORs: Establishing Campus Community-Driven Programs Session
Calling all Tufts community members! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for ELEVATORs.
ELEVATORs (part of the ELEVATE initiative) is a learning community that focuses on daily practices to create a culture of inclusion. Participants can earn a micro-credential badge from Tufts, Inclusion Skills for Institutional Change, following completion of at least eight sessions throughout the year. Otherwise, come for one, or stay for all!
Learn more about ELEVATE.
Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7-uuxWvYu3f0KTlIkzTMGX_-JaMfeYrfKid4XGiID1-oNnA/viewform?usp=dialog. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Learning By Doing: Role-play
This CELT workshop explores two cross-disciplinary approaches for embedding authentic real-world situations into classroom teaching, giving students opportunities to engage with the world beyond the classroom without leaving it.
Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Students (Postdoctoral). Postdoctoral Fellows. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8JxPSiD1l2hmrlWdT6qy5CynoHXcxEmOreZ2qB7xDinBzNw/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Event Contact Name: CELT. Event Contact Email: celt@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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.
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.
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.