Parents and Family Weekend
Join us on campus for Parents and Family Weekend 2025 on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, to celebrate all things Tufts, hosted by the Parents Giving Program.
Step into your Jumbo’s world and experience Tufts through their eyes!
Over the course of the weekend, you’ll: Hear from university leadership and senior administrators , Attend engaging lectures from our world-renowned faculty , Visit open houses across campus, including the Jumbo Life Fair , Join in a lively round of Bingo Bonanza with the Office of Student Life , Cheer on our athletic teams , Explore campus with our Jumbo Scavenger Hunt , Enjoy music, dance, and performances by student groups at the Avenue of the Arts Festival on Talbot Ave. , Browse the pop-up market of student artists at the SMFA Sidewalk Sale during the festival, …and much more!
It’s a weekend full of inspiration, connection, and Jumbo spirit—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Room: Sophia Gordon Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Weekend registration will take place at the Sophia Gordon Hall Multipurpose Room. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Parents. RSVP Information: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/PM87KO. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Email: parentsgiving@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3798.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit rsvp.tufts.edu. Parents Weekend Avenue of the Arts Festival
For information on this and all other Parents Weekend activities, visit https://rsvp.tufts.edu/PM87KO.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
IIE SMFA Welcome Reception
Attend a campus reception at SMFA to celebrate community, connection, and the spirit of learning. Join us for meaningful conversation and opportunities to learn about initiatives that advance inclusive excellence. All Tufts community members are welcome to attend.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: SMFA Campus | Anderson Auditorium | 230 The Fenway. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehqNzD3b0RpLINuyE81fNSlHMc7FMgoRTWLIHIB7cmJFStWg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114495927983195307783. Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 857-293-8048.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! Join Tufts Global Education and SMFA Faculty to learn about SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico! Attend an information session to learn more about the program logistics, academic credit, and exciting content!
Program Dates: Mid-May- Mid/End June2026
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, but this course is open to Tufts undergraduate students from all schools and disciplines. No prior Spanish language background required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Scholarships: Scholarships are limited and interested individuals are encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor to explore access to any additional funding sources.
This course is 4 SHUs.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: B209. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Monday, October 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! Join Tufts Global Education and SMFA Faculty to learn about SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico! Attend an information session to learn more about the program logistics, academic credit, and exciting content!
Program Dates: Mid-May- Mid/End June2026
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, but this course is open to Tufts undergraduate students from all schools and disciplines. No prior Spanish language background required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Scholarships: Scholarships are limited and interested individuals are encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor to explore access to any additional funding sources.
This course is 4 SHUs.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: B209. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate).
Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit students.tufts.edu. Tufts in Chile Summer Program: Info Session (Virtual)
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/94217688451?pwd=RDqq6oz7ZwLXcu6tRaytNYIRJbkp1O.1. 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.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Drop-In Journaling at Goddard Chapel
Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. RSVP Information: Tufts University.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Faculty Success Network: The Reflective Educator's Journey: From Insight to Impact Workshop
The Office of Vice Provost for Faculty invites all new faculty to register to attend the first hybrid workshop of the Faculty Success Network taking place on October 28 from noon-1:15 p.m. at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. The workshop entitled The Reflective Educator's Journey: From Insight to Impact, facilitated by Dana Grossman Leeman, Director of the Center for the Enhancement, will introduce reflective teaching strategies that help educators tune into classroom dynamics, examine their own experiences and responses, and assess their impact on student learning and well-being.
The Faculty Success Network series provides faculty joining Tufts an opportunity to create community across the university. Faculty can join the workshops in person or on Zoom, as we will host the workshops across the Boston, Medford/ Somerville, and Grafton.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8r0bGEBcwCjF5hI. Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. Training/Workshop. Speaker Name: by Dana Grossman Leeman. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8r0bGEBcwCjF5hI. Event Contact Name: The Office of Vice Provost for Faculty. Event Contact Email: faculty@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit provost.tufts.edu. TGE External Open Advising Hours
Students interested in planning a semester or year abroad through External study abroad programs for Academic Year 2026-2027 are welcome to walk-in without an appointment for guidance and assistance from Tufts Global Education.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/92800334538?pwd=URUXtaLwMTaUoDFeSzTPwThBI19VWK.1. Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/92800334538?pwd=URUXtaLwMTaUoDFeSzTPwThBI19VWK.1. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sustainability Challenges in Today's Changing World
Please join us for an online event on sustainability topics. This discussion will assess the impact of the current administration's policies across major sustainability topics, including energy, agriculture, and circularity, and evaluate how these policies are influencing different sectors in terms of their ability and willingness to advance sustainability priorities. The panel will analyze emerging trends and the key drivers behind them, whether challenges are acting as constraints or if sustainability is increasingly seen as a strategic differentiator.
Our discussants are:
Celeste Le Roux F14: Former Expert Associate Partner at Bain, currently an independent Market systems & Enterprise growth consultant
Kelsey Aulakh F20: Strategy Manager, Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma
Chelsey Evans F16: Climate & Sustainability Lead, Expedia Group
Mohit Saini F22: Impact Measurement and Management Specialist at Phenix Capital, previously, he worked with BlueMark and Tufts Investment Of…
Open to Public: Yes.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Termination of Treaties and Third Parties
A research lunch with Professor Sebastián Mantilla Blanco, previewing his new book on the law of treaty termination and its interplay with treaty-based rights of third parties.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Cabot 702. Open to Public: Yes.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com. KBUG: LGBTQIA+ Abroad
Join TGE and returned study abroad students for a candid conversation about LGBTQIA+ experiences abroad! Food will be provided, so please register in advance for an accurate catering order.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Millmore Room 740P. Open to Public: No.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Disability Culture Now: A Panel with Emily Watlington & Jeff Kasper
Join Tufts University Art Galleries (TUAG), critic, curator, and senior editor at Art in America, Emily Watlington, artist Jeff Kasper, and co-curators of How do you throw a brick through the window… Laurel V. McLaughlin, TUAG, and Tanya Gayer, John Michael Kohler Arts Center for a conversation engaging disability culture in our contemporary moment.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: Join Tufts University Art Galleries (TUAG), critic, curator, and senior editor at Art in America, Emily Watlington, artist Jeff Kasper, and co-curators of How do you throw a brick through the window… Laurel V. McLaughlin, TUAG, and Tanya Gayer, John Michael Kohler Arts Center for a conversation engaging disability culture in our contemporary moment. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disability-culture-now-a-panel-with-emily-watlington-jeff-kasper-tickets-1660421217559?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit artgalleries.tufts.edu. Provost Coffee Hours- Boston
Faculty are invited to drop-in coffee hours to engage with Provost Genco.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: OVPR conference room. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit provost.tufts.edu. Creative Approaches to Facilitating Small Group Work
This Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) workshop will give you practical strategies to make small group work more effective, engaging, and transformative for your students.
Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-D1VpCg4LzAJM9TKj-5WG6hroe1bdyifCQcG1nPcHR6iojA/viewform?usp=header. Event Contact Name: Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT). Event Contact Email: CELT@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4000.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
TGE Open Advising Hours
Students interested in planning a semester or year abroad for Academic Year 2026-2027 are welcome to walk-in without an appointment for guidance and assistance from Tufts Global Education.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Dowling Hall 710. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Seminar Series: Prof. Peter Dedon (Host: Prof. Kevin Clark)
Department of Chemistry - Fall 2025 Seminar Series
Title: "Revisiting the Central Dogma in the Age of Epigenomes and Epitranscriptomes".
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95122761558?pwd=z1zOug26VWYiJxu5EIUKO4e57pu8w9.1. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Speaker Name: Prof. Peter Dedon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-2649.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: The Fate of Liberalism
Has liberalism failed to live up to its promise?
Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series explores politics and culture through three different formats: book conversations, timely current affairs discussions, and guest lectures by heterodox thinkers. 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: Patrick Deneen. Why Liberalism Failed. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2018.
Discussant: Professor Vickie Sullivan, Department of Political Science.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 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. Public Service/Government. RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Drop-in Research Consultations
Starting on October 1 and continuing every Wednesday through December 10, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research help, including but not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research, On the following dates, StAAR writing consultants will also be joining us to offer drop-in writing support: October 22 , November 12 , December 3, No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in front of the leisure reading area just beyond the lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. Event Contact Name: User Experience and Student Success Department. Event Contact Email: tischuess@elist.tufts.edu.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) Open House
Join the Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) on October 29 for our mid-semester open house. All Tufts faculty, staff, grad students, post doctoral fellows, administrators, and members of our community are welcome. No agenda—feel free to stop by and enjoy some snacks and mingle with faculty in the humanities.
Please contact humanities@tufts.edu with questions.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Arts. Humanities. Music. Working at Tufts. RSVP Information: No RSVP required. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Amanda Gary Pepper. Event Contact Email: amanda.pepper@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 203-763-9353.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit humanities.tufts.edu. Tisch College Solomont Speaker Series: Alexis Nikole Nelson
Register (In-Person Only), Meet chef, foraging TikTok star and outdoor educator Alexis Nikole Nelson, better known as the "Black Forager" on social media! With over 5 million followers joining her viral adventures of foraging and cooking, Nelson reframes the worlds of food, botany and nature, helping people make environmentally sustainable food choices while also celebrating the outdoors and changing fraught relationships with food. Nelson's videos shine a light on the historical and cultural roots of foraging in African American and Indigenous food traditions that have traditionally been repressed.
Nelson's work has been featured in places like the New York Times, Bon Appetit, NPR, the Kelly Clarkson Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! and she hosted a 15-episode series on botany for YouTube's educational channel, Crash Course. Nelson received the James Beard Award for “Best Social Media” in 2022, and she was selected for Forbes 30 Under 30, 2025 TIME100 Creators and as a TikTok Tastemaker.
Registration required…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Center. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate. Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solomont-speaker-series-alexis-nikole-nelson-tickets-1708507374549?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl. Admission/Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Inside the African Court: Pathways to Justice and Accountability
Join us for an engaging presentation on The African Human Rights System: Institutions, Jurisprudence, and the Future of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, led by Dr. Robert Eno, Registrar of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The session opens with an overview of the African human rights system—its origins, normative and institutional frameworks, and the key reasons for developing a distinct, homegrown mechanism for the continent. Participants will gain insight into the system’s unique features and its principal institutions, including the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.
A special focus will be given to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, established in 1998, exploring how individuals and entities can access and litigate before the Court. Dr. Eno will highlight the Court’s most influential jurisprudence, its growing impact on human rights protection and the rule of law in Africa…
Online Location Details: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2h6V3bWPf2kqr2K. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Cabot 702. Open to Public: Yes.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit tufts.qualtrics.com. [ENVS] Losing Control of Campus Landscapes
This lecture examines the paradoxes of care and control in campus landscapes. Mark Bomford traces the tension between the ordered care of campus master planning and the improvisational care of grassroots agroecological experiment, showing how each constrained the futures that could be imagined. Using metaphors from Anna Karenina to Claude Shannon’s concept of informational entropy, he argues that sustainability emerges not from perfection but from surprise, multiplicity, and relational responsiveness. Case studies from the University of British Columbia and Yale demonstrate that when shared labor, student-centered pedagogy, and ecological complexity are foregrounded over metrics-driven control and efficiency, campuses can serve as laboratories for more just and adaptive futures. To “lose control” is not to embrace chaos but to resist foreclosure—to vivify the ecological and social futures of the university as open, relational, and delightfully, surprisingly weird.
Room: Curtis Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EDXfAMyATsOvhnBhYKP6tw.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Digital Scholarship Conversations: Building a Longitudinal, Physician-Level Dataset from the American Medical Directories (1906–1938)
The Digital Scholarship Conversations series is a monthly brown bag hosted by Tisch Library. Each conversation will focus on a different topic, helping us share ideas and build community around the intersection of digital technology and our research and teaching.
In this session, Ben Chrisinger and Sean Smith will talk about their current project focused on the American Medical Directories (AMDs), periodically published by the American Medical Association from 1906, which present an immense opportunity to illuminate the organizational dynamics of professional medicine in the early 20th century. In addition to physicians’ names and practice locations, these volumes also contain valuable information about individuals’ training histories and medical specializations, demographic characteristics, and membership in state and local societies. Because AMDs were published triennially, they also present an opportunity to link individuals over time, exploring physicians’ movement between regions, as well as how and whe…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: This event will be held in the Austin Room (room 226) in Tisch Library on the main level (second floor) and online (register for link). Open to Public: No. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Humanities. Speaker Name: Ben Chrisinger and Sean Smith. Event Contact Name: Kaylen Dwyer. Event Contact Email: kaylen.dwyer@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. ELEVATORs: Fostering Connection, Mentorship and Recognition 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, October 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. University Ecologies Event: The Past and Future of the Tufts Pollinator(+) Initiative
The University Ecologies team invites the Tufts community to a special event, "The Past and Future of the Tufts Pollinator(+) Initiative." Tufts community members of any age are welcome to come learn more about the history of the Tufts Pollinator Initiative and its potential future. Speakers at this event include Mark Bomford (Yale Sustainable Food Program), Nick Dorian (ecologist), Erin Woodbrey (artist), and Leslie Rogers (artist, SMFA at Tufts).
This event will start at 3:30 p.m. in the CLIC Gardens, with a discussion to follow in Alumnae Lounge starting at 4:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by University Ecologies, SMFA at Tufts, and the Center for the Humanities at Tufts.
Room: Alumnae Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Alumnae Lounge, room 106. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Public Service/Government. Sustainability/Climate. Speaker Name: Mark Bomford (Yale Sustainable Food Program), Nick Dorian (ecologist), Erin Woodbrey (artist), and Leslie Rogers (artist, SMFA at Tufts). RSVP Information: No RSVP required. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Amanda Pepper. Event Contact Email: amanda.pepper@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 203-763-9353.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit humanities.tufts.edu. Palestine & The Ongoingness Of Settler Colonialism
A panel event featuring:
Ammiel Alcalay (CUNY), Amahl Bishara (Tufts), Amal Eqeiq (Williams), Khaled Fahmy (Tufts), and Awad Mansour (Al-Quds University, joining virtually).
The current genocide in Gaza is the continuation of the brutal logics of settler colonialism that have persisted for centuries in the Middle East, the Americas, Africa, Asia and all parts of the globe. This panel will think through the links between what has happened and is happening to indigenous peoples in North and South America and what has happened and is happening to Palestinians in the years during and since the Nakba but also examine modes of resistance and the possibilities for major shifts in the geopolitical world order after Gaza.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: ASEAN Auditorium, Rm. 302. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KU6yqcllvSB3Tg. Event Contact Email: rcd@tufts.edu.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
FMS Production Pitch Party!!
Learn about upcoming production opportunities , Meet fellow students and potential collaborators , Hear Senior Thesis students pitch their film projects and recruit crew, Open to all majors and levels of experience and interests (film production, costumes, hair and makeup, etc!).
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum LL26. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Speaker Name: Natalie Minik, FMS Senior Thesis Students. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176273574.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
A Conference on Academic Freedom on the U.S. Campus
The conference will provide a space to discuss academic freedom on the American campus. Speakers will discuss the history of academic freedom, current interpretations, recent developments, challenges, and reactions to these infringements. In order to provide a broad perspective on the issue, the conference will cover five topic areas or disciplines, as well as a keynote lecture. The panels will focus on academic freedoms as it pertains to the fields of climate and environmental policy studies, Israel/Palestine, humanitarianism, and race and colonialism studies.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Seventh floor of the Cabot Intercultural Center, The Fletcher School, Tufts University. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Students (Graduate). Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Education. Humanities. Israel-Hamas war. Sustainability/Climate. RSVP Information: https://tinyurl.com/TuftsAFConference. Event Contact Name: Amaia Elorza Arregi. Event Contact Email: Amaia.Elorza_Arregi@tufts.edu.
Friday, October 31, 2025.
Samhain
Multifaith Observances
(Wicca/Paganism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The New Year and the final harvest festival, celebrating the last gifts of the Earth before winter and the return of the spirits of the dead.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, October 31, 2025 – Saturday, November 1, 2025.
All Saints’ Day
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, the Feast of All Saints, the Feast of All Hallows, the Solemnity of All Saints, and Hallowmas, is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church, whether they are known or unknown. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, November 1, 2025.
ALTEREDSTATES 2025: Tufts Psychedelic Research Conference
As psychedelic medicine emerges from decades of prohibition into a new era of clinical legitimacy, we stand at a critical juncture where Indigenous traditions meet cutting-edge neuroscience. This interdisciplinary conference brings together leading voices from anthropology, medicine, psychology, religion, and the arts to explore how diverse ways of knowing can inform the responsible integration of psychedelic therapies into modern healthcare.
Join us for a day of presentations that traverse the boundaries between laboratory and ceremony, clinic and community. Our distinguished speakers will examine how Indigenous practices inform contemporary therapeutic protocols, how religious traditions shape our understanding of consciousness and healing, and how principles of harm reduction learned from ceremonial contexts can guide clinical applications.
Featured speakers include: Nate Greenslit, PhD, Berklee College of Music , Jenna Cluckey, Massachusetts General Hospital , Andrea Sánchez-Castañeda, PhD, Center…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Breakfast/lunch and networking located in TTC atrium. Lecture hall located in Robinson 253. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. Humanities. Medicine. Religion/Spirituality. Research. Science. RSVP Information: https://luma.com/8ud97ru8. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Aria Ma. Event Contact Email: aria.ma@tufts.edu.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit luma.com. Africana Culture Night
Join an unforgettable Culture Night dedicated to celebrating the rich, vibrant, and multifaceted heritage of the African continent! Africa is home to 55 countries, thousands of languages, and countless traditions—and this event is our tribute to that magnificent diversity.
What to Expect
The Culinary Journey: Flavors of the Motherland Savor the authentic tastes of various African regions. Our culinary showcase will feature everything from the spicy, robust stews of West Africa to the subtle, fragrant curries of East Africa and the unique, smoky barbecue traditions of Southern Africa. Come hungry and ready to explore your new favorite dish!
Rhythms and Movement: Music and Dance Experience the heartbeat of Africa through dynamic performances. We will feature traditional drumming ensembles, intricate mask dances, and contemporary Afrobeats sessions guaranteed to get you moving. Prepare for a spectacular visual and auditory feast.
Art, Fashion, and Storytelling Explore a gallery of African visual arts, includ…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstickets.com. All Souls' Day
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic) All Souls' Day, also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by certain Christian denominations on 2 November. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Sunday Concert Series: Round Midnight
Round Midnight. A late night gallery of gems by Tisdall, Bach, Wolpe, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Brahms, Ravel, Mozart, and Feurzeig, played with whispered commentary by pianist Andrew Rangell.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Gentrification and the Built Environment: Research in the Suburbs of Washington, DC—A Talk by Professor Lung-Amam
Professor Lung-Amam’s talk will focus on her work on how marginalized communities navigate the forces of gentrification and displacement shaping their daily lives in the suburban context. Specifically, Professor Lung-Amam will discuss her findings in her recent book The Right to Suburbia: Combating Gentrification on the Urban Edge, which investigates how marginalized communities in suburban Washington, DC have battled patterns of uneven, racialized development. The goal of the discussion will be to highlight how suburban residents have fought for the ”right to suburbia” which refers to residents’ right to remain in their communities and benefit from urban investment. On campus, this talk will encourage student populations to reflect on the impact of suburban gentrification on marginalized communities. Through this discussion, this event will engage audiences in new research that discusses current movements for social justice in the urban context, with a particular focus on marginalized communities’ agency.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium. Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Justin Hollander. Event Contact Email: justin.hollander@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3394.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Gill Fellowship and SCL Info Session
On Monday, November 3, Tufts undergraduate and graduate students are invited to an information session to learn more about the Gill Fellowship and the SCL Project at Tufts.
Lunch will be served.
Named in honor of Tufts Professor Gerald R. Gill (1948–2007) and established in 2013, the Gill Fellowship supports engaged scholarship in public history. All students and faculty welcome. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Public History and the Slavery, Colonialism, and their Legacies Initiative.
If you have questions or are interested in learning more, please contact cph@tufts.edu.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Center for the Humanities at Tufts Conference Room. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Humanities. Social Justice/Human Rights. RSVP Information: No RSVP required. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Amanda Pepper. Event Contact Email: amanda.pepper@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 203-763-9353.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit humanities.tufts.edu. Developing Digital Project Assignments: Storytelling with Maps
Digital mapping assignments engage classrooms in critical discussions of space and place. With easy-to-use mapping tools, classes such as literature; history; film and media; and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies are visualizing archives, telling spatial stories, creating engaging exhibits, contributing to crowdsourced projects, and developing geospatial datasets.
This workshop will discuss the essentials of developing mapping assignments for humanities classrooms—from bite-size to final project. We will look at examples of mapping projects and break them down to understand the tools, skills, elements, and steps to mapping with your students.
We welcome you to reach out to Kaylen Dwyer (kaylen.dwyer@tufts.edu) at any time to discuss your classroom needs.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Digital Design Studio (DDS), third floor. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Students (Graduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Humanities. Speaker Name: Kaylen Dwyer. Event Contact Name: Kaylen Dwyer. Event Contact Email: kaylen.dwyer@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. Drop-In Journaling at Goddard Chapel
Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. RSVP Information: Tufts University.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! Join Tufts Global Education and SMFA Faculty to learn about SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico! Attend an information session to learn more about the program logistics, academic credit, and exciting content!
Program Dates: Mid-May- Mid/End June2026
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, but this course is open to Tufts undergraduate students from all schools and disciplines. No prior Spanish language background required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Scholarships: Scholarships are limited and interested individuals are encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor to explore access to any additional funding sources.
This course is 4 SHUs.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: B209. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Italian Movie Night
Join us for an Italian Movie Night! We will be showing The Tale of Re Granchio [Re Granchio], a film by Alessio Rigo De Righi and Matteo Zoppis. Comes with pizza and a side of English subtitles. Please contact Rose Facchini (rose.facchini@tufts.edu) with questions.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Olin 012. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Subject: Humanities. Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Rose Facchini. Event Contact Email: rose.facchini@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.tufts.edu. Italian Movie Night
Join us for an Italian Movie Night! We will be showing “The Tale of Re Granchio” [“Re Granchio”], a film by Alessio Rigo De Righi & Matteo Zoppis. Comes with pizza and a side of English subtitles. For questions, contact Rose Facchini (rose.facchini@tufts.edu).
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Olin 012. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Subject: Humanities. Event Contact Name: Rose Facchini. Event Contact Email: rose.facchini@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.tufts.edu. Election Night Watch Party!
Join Tisch College, JumboVote, Tufts Democrats, and Tufts Republicans for an Election Night Watch Party on November 4! Swing by for a supportive space for those watching election results come in for Medford and Somerville local elections, as well as elections around the country - including but not limited to New Jersey, Virginia, California, Pennsylvania, and New York! Dinner and fun election-related games (with prizes) will be provided. RSVP and let us know which elections you want us to screen! All are welcome. .
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 170, Joyce Cummings Center. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Subject: Elections. RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/AcBfTMZ8SnMvbH1ZA. Admission/Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Multifaith Observances
(Sikhism) Guru Nanak's Birthday. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
IIE Boston Health Sciences Welcome Reception
Attend a reception at the Boston Health Sciences campus to celebrate community, connection, and the spirit of learning. Join us for meaningful conversation and opportunities to learn about initiatives that advance inclusive excellence. All Tufts community members are welcome to attend.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Boston Health Sciences campus | TUSDM | Dental Alumni Lounge, room 1514. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfConOAD4tcbsh9u_0ma7CjL06EhvRLIl8CkhzC-6HWdanEFA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114495927983195307783. Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 857-293-8048.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Provost Coffee Hours- SMFA
Faculty are invited to drop-in coffee hours to engage with Provost Genco.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: B209. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit provost.tufts.edu. Seminar Series: Prof Jeffrey Hartgerink (Host: Prof. Joshua Kritzer)
Department of Chemistry - Fall 2025 Seminar Series
Title: "Design, Self-assembly, Structure, and Application of Collagen-like Peptides".
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95122761558?pwd=z1zOug26VWYiJxu5EIUKO4e57pu8w9.1. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Prof. Jeffrey Hartgerink, Rice Unversity. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-2649.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: Rethinking Race
How should we talk about race?
Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series explores politics and culture through three different formats: book conversations, timely current affairs discussions, and guest lectures by heterodox thinkers. 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 McPherson. The Afterlife of Race. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2024. Pages 2-13.
Discussant: Professor Lionel McPherson, Department of Philosophy.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 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. Education. Humanities. RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Drop-in Research Consultations
Starting on October 1 and continuing every Wednesday through December 10, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research help, including but not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research, On the following dates, StAAR writing consultants will also be joining us to offer drop-in writing support: October 22 , November 12 , December 3, No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in front of the leisure reading area just beyond the lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. Event Contact Name: User Experience and Student Success Department. Event Contact Email: tischuess@elist.tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Tufts in Costa Rica Summer Program: Spanish and Tropical Biology
Join us to learn more about a brand-new summer program launching in summer 2026, 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 Monteverde in the second half to conduct field-based research projects. Students must have completed SPN 003 or equivalent prior to participation on the program.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/97344082633?pwd=x4Mzbf5LJTV028yctn0dq3Kk4bASCo.1. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 011. 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, November 5, 2025, 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM.
Tufts in Costa Rica Summer Program: Spanish and Tropical Biology
Join us to learn more about a brand-new summer program launching in summer 2026, 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 Monteverde in the second half to conduct field-based research projects. Students must have completed SPN 003 or equivalent prior to participation on the program.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/97344082633?pwd=x4Mzbf5LJTV028yctn0dq3Kk4bASCo.1. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 011. 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, November 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.
Cochrane Systematic Review Author Training
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Describe the steps required to critically appraise original research studies , Describe the process used to collect and extract data from reports of original studies , Work with cloud-based screening software Covidence , Describe the process of analyzing, presenting, and interpreting the results of meta-analyses , Enter and analyze data for a systematic review using the Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan software , Identify and resolve questions and challenges encountered during the completion of a Cochrane systematic review.
Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. Research. Speaker Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Admission/Cost: $350. Event Contact Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Event Contact Email: shayesteh.jahanfar@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Saturday, November 8, 2025.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Systematic Review Standard Author Training Online Course
Early career researchers, graduate students, and healthcare professionals are invited 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 protocol writing, PICO question development, literature search strategies, bias assessment, data analysis (both dichotomous and continuous outcomes), and meta-analysis. Participants will also gain experience with key tools like Covidence and RevMan, and engage in small group exercises on title registration and critical appraisal. The course concludes with a presentation session and feedback, preparing attendees to launch their own Cochrane review projects with confidence.
Ideal for those seeking methodological rigor and collaboration in evidence-based health research, this training e…
Online Location Details: Zoom. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Interns and Residents. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. Speaker Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Admission/Cost: Students: $50, Faculty: $350, PhD candidates: $200. Event Contact Name: Usman Tariq. Event Contact Email: utariq01@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit secure.touchnet.net. [ENVS] Our Probable Futures: Risk, Resiliency and Decision-Making in a Changing Climate
Climate change is here, and communities, industries, and businesses are confronted with more frequent and intense heat waves, volatile winter weather, and unfamiliar patterns of precipitation. These risks are exacerbated by the fact that everything in our society, from the built environment to cultural practices around the world, emerged and were designed around a past climate that no longer exists. As the global atmosphere rapidly approaches 1.5°C of warming and carbon emissions continue to rise, how can we navigate this reality, manage growing physical risks, and create systems, practices, and structures that are prepared for the future? In this session, Alison will explore these questions, learn how to apply world-class climate model data and maps, and build the climate literacy that is essential for everyone living and working in our society today.
Room: Curtis Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yBg0rmjlTmyWfYuvduzOtw.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Charmaine Lee: Awaken the Dragon / USA 50 States Tour
Charmaine Lee is a New York-based vocalist and electronics artist whose work explores the extremes of presence, intimacy, and noise. Known for her fierce improvisational approach and use of extended vocal techniques, she has collaborated with artists including Ikue Mori, Conrad Tao, and the JACK Quartet. Her solo sets use feedback, vocal fragments, and real-time processing to create live compositions that are as fragile as they are ferocious. Charmaine Lee’s solo performances are visceral sonic rituals. Using voice, feedback, and electronics, she sculpts volatile, deeply embodied soundscapes that slip between intimacy and intensity. Drawing from noise, improvisation, and extended vocal technique, her sets are unpredictable, immersive, and alive with risk.
Doors open at 6:00pm
Sponsored by the Tufts Department of Music / The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts / Tufts University Art Galleries / Northeastern University Department of Music / Non-Event.
Campus: Boston SMFA campus. Location Details: Anderson Auditorium. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:00 PM.
Pluralism and Peace: A Qawwali Mehfil
Pluralism and Peace: A Qawwali Mehfil
Thursday, November 6, 6:30 p.m. Goddard Chapel
We are delighted to announce that the legendary Ustad Fareed Ayaz and Abu Mohammad will be performing qawwali at Tufts on November 6--exactly a year after their sons (and grandson) electrified a packed Distler Hall. Qawwali is a Sufi devotional voice and instrumental musical form which this group has perfected. The brilliance of this group of qawwals lies in their rigorous classical training and the breadth of poetic repertoire. The qawwals move effortlessly between and among several languages and traditions across centuries, allowing for a fascinating inventiveness, rich in poetic and spiritual symbolism. This event is free and open to the public. We are not requiring, but strongly recommending, registering for the event. Save the Date, too, for a special Lunch and Learn on Sufi poetry with Associate Professor of History Modhumita Roy and Muslim Chaplain Khan Shairani on Wednesday, November 5 at Noon! For more details…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 3 The Green, Medford MA. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Community Engagement. Performance. Event Subject: Community Celebration. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_ojXbWfbjhzwbcHI75qXTcyXrzI6eFCLwmwT2d3iaI8fDPw/viewform. Event Contact Name: University Chaplaincy. Event Contact Email: chaplaincy@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:30 PM.
For more info visit chaplaincy.tufts.edu. My Love Affair with Marriage: film screening and filmmaker Q+A
About the event
Join us for a film screening of My Love Affiar with Marriage, a Latvian animated film; followed by a talk with writer/director Signe Baumane.
About the Film
From Signe Baumane, director of Rocks in My Pockets, comes a new award-winning animated feature about a spirited young woman determined to find love in the bewildering world. My Love Affair With Marriage follows Zelma on her 23-year quest for perfect love and lasting marriage set against a backdrop of historic events in Eastern Europe.
Told from a woman’s point of view, the film blends historical, biological, societal, and emotional arcs with a lively sense of humor and musical numbers. This animated film for adults tackles the issues of love, gender norms, domestic violence, fantasies and toxic relationships to propel a woman's journey toward independence and liberation.
About the Filmmaker
Signe Baumane is a Latvian born, Brooklyn-based independent filmmaker, artist, writer, and animator. She has made 17 award-winning animated…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Tufts University
Barnum Hall LL08
163 Packard Ave
Medford. 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. Speaker Name: Writer/Director Signe Baumane. RSVP Information: https://www.fms-narratives.blog/event-details-registration/my-love-affair-with-marriage. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176273574.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.fms-narratives.blog. COP30 Solutions Lab: Global Climate Governance and Local Problem Solving
Join the Office of the Vice Provost for Education, Office of Sustainability, Sustainability CORE Fellows, and Groundwork Somerville to work together to translate international climate commitments into practical, place-based solutions, grounding global goals into our community.
We will: Problem solve with Groundwork Somerville , Connect local urban agriculture efforts to COP30 , Link global problems to local solutions , Enjoy lunch from Oasis Brazilian Restaurant, You don't need to be a climate expert! Just bring your ideas, creativity, and passion for change!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 101 Multipurpose Room. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Sustainability/Climate. RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/LAxtBjfqxD1LVMGe7. Event Contact Name: Christine Hollenhorst. Event Contact Email: christine.hollenhorst@tufts.edu.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Small Business Mini-Hackathon
Join us in this mini-hackathon where you will meet and form teams with people like you, come up with a small business idea, and leverage AI to take it all the way to a business pitch in just a few hours.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Remis Sculptor Court. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Innovation. RSVP Information: https://markitai.com/e/1nK4_dmQ54. Admission/Cost: Free.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit derbyecenter.tufts.edu. TAPIF Info Session
Join us to learn more about the TAPIF Program (Teaching Assistant Program in France), sponsored by the Tufts French department and the Tufts European Center.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/93437098832?pwd=j8t1KbxHJwGnQYj1MtO46ZhEbcb1FL.1&from=addon. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Education. Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Kim DeCrescenzo. Event Contact Email: kimberlee.decrescenzo@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3290.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tapif.org. Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! Join Tufts Global Education and SMFA Faculty to learn about SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico! Attend an information session to learn more about the program logistics, academic credit, and exciting content!
Program Dates: Mid-May- Mid/End June2026
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, but this course is open to Tufts undergraduate students from all schools and disciplines. No prior Spanish language background required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Scholarships: Scholarships are limited and interested individuals are encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor to explore access to any additional funding sources.
This course is 4 SHUs.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Dowling Hall 730A. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Friday, November 7, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Tufts Choruses
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.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Tufts/NEC Dual Degree Concert
Students studying in this program present a unique evening of classical, jazz, and original compositions.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Using Geometry to Rethink Three Gothic Chestnuts: Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame, and Chartres
Lecture with Robert Bork, Professor of Gothic architecture and geometry in art.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 304. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Students (Graduate). Staff. Faculty. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Humanities. Speaker Name: Robert Bork, Professor, Iowa College of Art and Design.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Veterans’ Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Drop-In Journaling at Goddard Chapel
Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. RSVP Information: Tufts University.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tufts in Talloires/Annecy Info Session
Spend a summer in France! Join us to learn more about the 2026 Tufts in Talloires and Tufts in Annecy programs at the Tufts European Center in Talloires, France. No French required.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Olin 106. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Education. Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Kimberlee DeCrescenzo. Event Contact Email: kimberlee.decrescenzo@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3290.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit europeancenter.tufts.edu. Politics and Culture from All Sides: Trust in Medicine
What are the limits of trust in science and medicine?
Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series explores politics and culture through three different formats: book conversations, timely current affairs discussions, and guest lectures by heterodox thinkers. 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: Marty Makary. Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health. New York, NY: Bloomsbury, 2024.
Discussant: Professor Keren Ladin, Department of Community Health.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 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. Clinical Care. Medicine. Health/Wellness. Science. RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Drop-in Research Consultations
Starting on October 1 and continuing every Wednesday through December 10, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research help, including but not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research, On the following dates, StAAR writing consultants will also be joining us to offer drop-in writing support: October 22 , November 12 , December 3, No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in front of the leisure reading area just beyond the lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. Event Contact Name: User Experience and Student Success Department. Event Contact Email: tischuess@elist.tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Tufts in Pavia, Italy Summer Program Information Session
Spend five unforgettable weeks in Pavia, Italy, where your learning of computer science meets the beauty of Italian tradition. Tufts Global Education, in conjunction with the School of Engineering and the Program of Italian Studies, operates a 5-week program in Pavia, Italy, aimed at providing students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich and historic culture of Italy while earning credits in Data or Computer Science. Classes are hosted in the vibrant city of Pavia, a hub of history and innovation just 30 minutes from Milan. Pavia’s dynamic university atmosphere and stunning medieval architecture provide a wonderful and manageable setting for learning and exploration. Outside the classroom, practice your Italian over a cappuccino in a bustling piazza or while strolling along the ancient streets of this charming city. This program is designed for all students with an interest in Computer Science and an eagerness to learn about Italy. Open to undergraduate students from all schools. No background…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Expanding Viewpoints Headliner Event with Musa al-Gharbi
How can a society that celebrates equality keep producing deeper inequality?
The Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University welcomes you to a presentation, conversation, and Q&A with sociologist Musa al-Gharbi, author of We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite (Princeton University Press, 2024). As part of the Center's 2025-2026 headliner events on The Future of the American Right and Left, the conversation will explore the ideas and tensions shaping today's progressive movements. Learn more and register here.
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Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: ASEAN Auditorium. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Politics/Policy/Law. Humanities. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is a groundbreaking musical that brings a fresh, electrifying twist to a classic story.
Inspired by a dramatic slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, this innovative electropop opera follows the young and passionate Natasha Rostova as she arrives in Moscow, eagerly awaiting her fiancé’s return from war. But when she falls for the charming and reckless Anatole, her world is turned upside down. Caught in the middle is Pierre, a family friend struggling with his own sense of purpose, who must step in to help Natasha recover from scandal.
With its bold storytelling and genre-defying music, Great Comet has captivated audiences from its early days in New York’s Ars Nova to celebrated runs off-Broadway and on Broadway.
Room: Balch Arena Theater. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: John Stark. Event Contact Email: John.Stark@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstdpstickets.com. Cochrane Systematic Review Author Training
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Describe the steps required to critically appraise original research studies , Describe the process used to collect and extract data from reports of original studies , Work with cloud-based screening software Covidence , Describe the process of analyzing, presenting, and interpreting the results of meta-analyses , Enter and analyze data for a systematic review using the Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan software , Identify and resolve questions and challenges encountered during the completion of a Cochrane systematic review.
Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. Research. Speaker Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Admission/Cost: $350. Event Contact Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Event Contact Email: shayesteh.jahanfar@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Professional Development Workshop: Polishing Your 3MT Presentation
Prepping for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition? This workshop will bolster your presentation skills in preparation for the Graduate Student Council's (GSC) 3MT Competition. This workshop will assist you with audience engagement, messaging, and performance. If you are unsure what 3MT is, this video explains it. Students may participate in the workshop whether you are participating in the GSC's 3MT or not. Register today! A light lunch will be served. The GSC's 3MT Competition will take place on November 21st from 4:30-7:30pm at 574 Boston Avenue, Room 401. Abstracts due November 14th. For more information, email gsc@tufts.edu.
Open to Public: No.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
In-person, lunch included.
[ENVS] From Magmas to Metals: The Geologic Origin of Lithium and Critical Minerals in New England
Critical minerals containing concentrations of lithium and rare earth elements are essential for the Green Energy Transition, and recently have become the subject of a lot of geopolitical news. In this lecture, Dr. Vantongeren will review what defines a “critical mineral” and what geologic processes concentrate them into extractable quantities. She will also discuss ongoing research in her group to characterize large deposits of lithium that were formed right here in New England during the uplift of the Appalachian Mountains and the opening of the Atlantic Ocean.
Room: Curtis Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iZKBJ35ZRBWu6REcROcQDw.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. Digital Scholarship Conversations: Piloting AI-Assisted Captioning for Tufts Digital Library Collections
The Digital Scholarship Conversations series is a monthly brown bag hosted by Tisch Library. Each conversation will focus on a different topic, helping us share ideas and build community around the intersection of digital technology and our research and teaching.
Tisch Library’s Digital Initiatives department has been experimenting with workflows using OpenAI’s Whisper to create captions and transcripts for audio and video materials in Tufts Digital Library. While many A/V items have commercially prepared captions, many of our older items do not, making them less accessible. We will describe our methodology and the benefits and drawbacks to using Whisper, as well as ideas for future improvements.
Nicholas (Nick) Homenda is head of digital initiatives at Tisch Library, where he manages digitization and digital repository services. He formerly worked in librarian positions at Indiana University Bloomington and the University of South Carolina. In a prior career, Nick was an orchestral clarinetist.
Hayley Cur…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: This event will be held in the Austin Room (room 226) in Tisch Library on the main level (second floor) and online (register for link). Open to Public: No. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Humanities. Speaker Name: Nick Homenda and Haley Curtis. Event Contact Name: Kaylen Dwyer. Event Contact Email: kaylen.dwyer@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.libcal.com. ELEVATORs: Expanding Inclusive Learning and Development 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, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Learning by Doing: Experiential Learning in Large Lecture Courses
This Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) workshop will explore practical strategies for incorporating hands-on, authentic learning experiences into large lecture courses in ways that are both manageable and effective.
Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Education. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHcLRBjFl6qKRgPyNTF26kFxvNAq_0tavawFrlJX3JrUJXtw/viewform?usp=header. Event Contact Name: Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT). Event Contact Email: CELT@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4000.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit provost.tufts.edu. Tufts in Talloires/Annecy Info Session
Spend a summer in France! Join us to learn more about the 2026 Tufts in Talloires and Tufts in Annecy programs at the Tufts European Center in Talloires, France. No French required.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Olin 106. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Education. Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Kimberlee DeCrescenzo. Event Contact Email: kimberlee.decrescenzo@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3290.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit europeancenter.tufts.edu. KBUG: FIRST Abroad
Are you first-generation and/or low-income and interested in study abroad opportunities? Join the FIRST Center and Tufts Global Education teams 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: Millmore Room 740P. Open to Public: No.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is a groundbreaking musical that brings a fresh, electrifying twist to a classic story.
Inspired by a dramatic slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, this innovative electropop opera follows the young and passionate Natasha Rostova as she arrives in Moscow, eagerly awaiting her fiancé’s return from war. But when she falls for the charming and reckless Anatole, her world is turned upside down. Caught in the middle is Pierre, a family friend struggling with his own sense of purpose, who must step in to help Natasha recover from scandal.
With its bold storytelling and genre-defying music, Great Comet has captivated audiences from its early days in New York’s Ars Nova to celebrated runs off-Broadway and on Broadway.
Room: Balch Arena Theater. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: John Stark. Event Contact Email: John.Stark@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstdpstickets.com. Tufts in Talloires/Annecy Info Session
Spend a summer in France! Join us to learn more about the 2026 Tufts in Talloires and Tufts in Annecy programs at the Tufts European Center in Talloires, France. No French required.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Olin 106. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Education. Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Kimberlee DeCrescenzo. Event Contact Email: kimberlee.decrescenzo@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3290.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit europeancenter.tufts.edu. Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! Join Tufts Global Education and SMFA Faculty to learn about SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico! Attend an information session to learn more about the program logistics, academic credit, and exciting content!
Program Dates: Mid-May- Mid/End June2026
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, but this course is open to Tufts undergraduate students from all schools and disciplines. No prior Spanish language background required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Scholarships: Scholarships are limited and interested individuals are encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor to explore access to any additional funding sources.
This course is 4 SHUs.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Dowling Hall 740P. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Friday, November 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their fall concert under the direction of David Coleman.
Room: Cohen Auditorium. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is a groundbreaking musical that brings a fresh, electrifying twist to a classic story.
Inspired by a dramatic slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, this innovative electropop opera follows the young and passionate Natasha Rostova as she arrives in Moscow, eagerly awaiting her fiancé’s return from war. But when she falls for the charming and reckless Anatole, her world is turned upside down. Caught in the middle is Pierre, a family friend struggling with his own sense of purpose, who must step in to help Natasha recover from scandal.
With its bold storytelling and genre-defying music, Great Comet has captivated audiences from its early days in New York’s Ars Nova to celebrated runs off-Broadway and on Broadway.
Room: Balch Arena Theater. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: John Stark. Event Contact Email: John.Stark@tufts.edu.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstdpstickets.com. Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is a groundbreaking musical that brings a fresh, electrifying twist to a classic story.
Inspired by a dramatic slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, this innovative electropop opera follows the young and passionate Natasha Rostova as she arrives in Moscow, eagerly awaiting her fiancé’s return from war. But when she falls for the charming and reckless Anatole, her world is turned upside down. Caught in the middle is Pierre, a family friend struggling with his own sense of purpose, who must step in to help Natasha recover from scandal.
With its bold storytelling and genre-defying music, Great Comet has captivated audiences from its early days in New York’s Ars Nova to celebrated runs off-Broadway and on Broadway.
Room: Balch Arena Theater. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: John Stark. Event Contact Email: John.Stark@tufts.edu.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstdpstickets.com. Tufts Jazz Orchestra
Four On Six – A Tribute to Wes Montgomery. An evening celebrating the legendary guitarist Wes Montgomery’s groundbreaking work in jazz. Featuring big band arrangements of Montgomery’s classics as well as new interpretations that highlight his enduring influence on jazz and guitarists worldwide. Joel LaRue Smith, director.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is a groundbreaking musical that brings a fresh, electrifying twist to a classic story.
Inspired by a dramatic slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, this innovative electropop opera follows the young and passionate Natasha Rostova as she arrives in Moscow, eagerly awaiting her fiancé’s return from war. But when she falls for the charming and reckless Anatole, her world is turned upside down. Caught in the middle is Pierre, a family friend struggling with his own sense of purpose, who must step in to help Natasha recover from scandal.
With its bold storytelling and genre-defying music, Great Comet has captivated audiences from its early days in New York’s Ars Nova to celebrated runs off-Broadway and on Broadway.
Room: Balch Arena Theater. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: John Stark. Event Contact Email: John.Stark@tufts.edu.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstdpstickets.com. Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is a groundbreaking musical that brings a fresh, electrifying twist to a classic story.
Inspired by a dramatic slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, this innovative electropop opera follows the young and passionate Natasha Rostova as she arrives in Moscow, eagerly awaiting her fiancé’s return from war. But when she falls for the charming and reckless Anatole, her world is turned upside down. Caught in the middle is Pierre, a family friend struggling with his own sense of purpose, who must step in to help Natasha recover from scandal.
With its bold storytelling and genre-defying music, Great Comet has captivated audiences from its early days in New York’s Ars Nova to celebrated runs off-Broadway and on Broadway.
Room: Balch Arena Theater. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: John Stark. Event Contact Email: John.Stark@tufts.edu.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstdpstickets.com. Artist Tour of Beverly Semmes: Boulders / Flag / Flip / Kick
Join Tufts University Art Galleries to celebrate the closing of the exhibition Boulders / Flag / Flip / Kick with a tour with the artist, Beverly Semmes, in conversation with Jennie Jieun Lee, SMFA Professor of the Practice in Ceramics.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-tour-of-beverly-semmes-boulders-flag-flip-kick-tickets-1601871654239?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit artgalleries.tufts.edu. Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Chamber Orchestra
TCO performs their fall concert under the direction of John Page.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Mexican Films in Spanish Movie #2: "Hijo de monarcas"
Mexican Films in Spanish, movie #2: Hijo de monarcas.
This is the second of a three movie series. The next one is on December 7.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 011. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Global Engagement. Humanities. Event Contact Name: Magdalena Malinowska. Event Contact Email: magdalena.malinowska@tufts.edu.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Granoff Music Center Colloquium: "100 Years Later, Ballet mécanique Becomes a Ballet" -Paul Lehrman (Tufts University)
One hundred years after its composition, the most outrageous piece of the early 20th century is danced to by the Ballett Zurich. A look at the many incarnations of George Antheil's Ballet mécanique for percussion ensemble, siren, bells, airplane propellers, and 16 player pianos.
Room: Varis Lecture Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 12:00 PM.
CPR/AED Training
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: Grafton campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Sign up through Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Name: Vanak Huot. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.myabsorb.com. Drop-In Journaling at Goddard Chapel
Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. RSVP Information: Tufts University.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Solomont Speaker Series & Russell Lecture: Varun Soni
Register (In-Person Only), Join this year's joint Russell Lecture and Solomont Speaker Series event with Tufts alumnus, Varun Soni, A96! Soni is the Dean of Religious and Spiritual life at the University of Southern California, where he also served as the inaugural vice provost of campus wellness and crisis intervention. He is the first and only Hindu in American history to serve as the chief spiritual leader of a college or university. Dean Soni previously taught civil rights and constitutional law at the University of California, Santa Barbara. A prolific public speaker and scholar of religions, Dean Soni is a national interfaith leader and advocate for religious reconciliation.
Outside of his role as Dean, Soni serves as a senior advisor for Religion of Sports, a production company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, and he also advises the video game company Naughty Dog, where he contributed to the Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises. He's been a consultant for HBO, ESPN,…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: A reception in Eaton Hall 250 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. will follow the public lecture. All are welcome. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. Social Justice/Human Rights. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9LyJehcVTgyOxSu. Admission/Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
For more info visit chaplaincy.tufts.edu. Tufts in Talloires/Annecy Info Session
Spend a summer in France! Join us to learn more about the 2026 Tufts in Talloires and Tufts in Annecy programs at the Tufts European Center in Talloires, France. No French required.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/96229275364?pwd=bYlRCPEs8kuOFqLKWhzovhFedxWDu9.1&from=addon. Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/96229275364?pwd=bYlRCPEs8kuOFqLKWhzovhFedxWDu9.1&from=addon. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Education. Global Engagement. Event Contact Name: Kimberlee DeCrescenzo. Event Contact Email: kimberlee.decrescenzo@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3290.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit europeancenter.tufts.edu. Early Music Ensemble
The Genius of Josquin. EME explores Josquin’s secular songs and ingenious and beautiful mass movements based on them, as well as music of his contemporaries, including Mouton and Isaac. For violas da gamba, lute, sackbut, recorders, harp, flute, harpsichord, krummhorn, and voices. Jane Hershey, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Sigd
Multifaith Observances
(Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Celebrated 50 days after Yom Kippur, especially in Ethiopian Jewish communities.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Thursday, November 20, 2025.
CPR/AED Training
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. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Sign up through Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Name: Vanak Huot. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.myabsorb.com. Fresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer Program
The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! Join Tufts Global Education and SMFA Faculty to learn about SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico! Attend an information session to learn more about the program logistics, academic credit, and exciting content!
Program Dates: Mid-May- Mid/End June2026
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, but this course is open to Tufts undergraduate students from all schools and disciplines. No prior Spanish language background required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program.
Scholarships: Scholarships are limited and interested individuals are encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor to explore access to any additional funding sources.
This course is 4 SHUs.
Location Details: via Zoom. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate).
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Seminar Series: Prof. Wengong Jin (Host: Prof. Xinqiang Ding)
Department of Chemistry - Fall 2025 Seminar Series
Title: "Accelerating Biomolecular Design with Generative AI".
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95122761558?pwd=z1zOug26VWYiJxu5EIUKO4e57pu8w9.1. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Speaker Name: Prof. Wengong Jin, Northeastern University. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-2649.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: Religion Remixed
Can religion be remixed?
Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series explores politics and culture through three different formats: book conversations, timely current affairs discussions, and guest lectures by heterodox thinkers. 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: Tara Isabella Burton. Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World. New York, NY: PublicAffairs, 2020. (Required: Chapter 1; Optional: Chapter 8)
Discussant: Professor Ken Garden, Department of Religion.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 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: Religion/Spirituality. Community Celebration. Politics/Policy/Law. RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Drop-in Research Consultations
Starting on October 1 and continuing every Wednesday through December 10, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research help, including but not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research, On the following dates, StAAR writing consultants will also be joining us to offer drop-in writing support: October 22 , November 12 , December 3, No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in front of the leisure reading area just beyond the lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. Event Contact Name: User Experience and Student Success Department. Event Contact Email: tischuess@elist.tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Tufts Chamber Music
Students present works for strings, winds, brass, and piano.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Cochrane Systematic Review Author Training
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Describe the steps required to critically appraise original research studies , Describe the process used to collect and extract data from reports of original studies , Work with cloud-based screening software Covidence , Describe the process of analyzing, presenting, and interpreting the results of meta-analyses , Enter and analyze data for a systematic review using the Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan software , Identify and resolve questions and challenges encountered during the completion of a Cochrane systematic review.
Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. Research. Speaker Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Admission/Cost: $350. Event Contact Name: Shayesteh Jahanfar. Event Contact Email: shayesteh.jahanfar@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Saturday, November 22, 2025.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. CPR/AED Training
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. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Sign up through Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Name: Vanak Huot. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.myabsorb.com. [ENVS] How Much Sun is Enough? Renewable Electricity Strategies for Higher Ed—and The Science Behind Them
Tufts recently entered into an agreement with a solar farm in Texas, marking a significant step in the university’s path toward carbon neutrality. But what are the real climate and financial benefits of buying solar power from across the country—and how do we know? In this talk, sustainability director Tina Woolston and physics professor Roger Tobin explore the renewable electricity options available to universities, how energy markets and carbon accounting shape decision-making, and what the science behind solar energy generation reveals about where and how these projects deliver. Together, they’ll unpack the strategy, assumptions, and implications of Tufts’ solar farm agreement—and what it means for institutions striving to meet climate goals.
Room: Curtis Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TDRKbAFNQsCNzWLS9Em9hA.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. ELEVATORs: Enhancing Representative and Informed Thought Partnership 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, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Roundtable Discussion for Faculty Researching and/or Teaching Topics Related to Inclusive Excellence, Accessibility, and/or Climate/Environmental Justice Content
The goal of these monthly roundtable discussions is to build a supportive community where faculty can discuss timely issues and strategies. This conversation is being convened by the Office of the Vice Provosts for Institutional Inclusive Excellence, Faculty, Education, and Research, and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching.
Online Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaJ99sGslxTAATnluH1Bj403BADIboky-3Az86pL0esXx9Ig/viewform?usp=dialog. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
New Music Ensemble
Mozart. NME uses the works of Mozart as a springboard for its avant garde programming in music by Arvo Pärt, Peter Ablinger, Kamran Ince, and Pamela Z. Donald Berman, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8:00 PM.
CPR/AED Training
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. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Sign up through Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Name: Vanak Huot. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit tufts.myabsorb.com. Tufts Composers: New at Noon #2
Afghan Memory Leaves: Sounding With Sola. Afghan author and performer Sola Mahfouz joins Tufts Composers as Distler Hall turns into an imaginary radio studio for an exploration of Sola's quantum literary, educational, and artistic leaps from Kandahar to Caltech to New England. Featuring music by Liam Arnold, Julia Cavallaro, Griffen Collins, Hudson Fagan, John McDonald, Chloe Nemes, and more. With guest composers and performers Dexter Eames, clarinet; Yasaman Ghodsi, composer and setar; Qudrat Wasefi, composer and trumpet; and dancers TBA.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 12:00 PM.
FMS Alumni Industry Talk with Georgia Raines, Netflix
About the event
Join us for an industry lunch talk with alum Georgia Raines. moderated by FMS Professor of the Practice Don Schechter.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. About the Speaker
Georgia Ranes is a manager on the Original Series Production Management Drama team at Netflix and is currently working on THE LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE reboot as well as THE AGE OF INNOCENCE limited series. She's also worked on a number of titles including HIS & HERS, SIRENS, UNTAMED, THE LINCOLN LAWYER, THE RECRUIT, RESIDENT EVIL: VENUS FLYTRAP. and KEEP BREATHING to name a few. Prior to Netflix, she worked for 3 years at Annapurna Television as the company was expanding into TV. There, she helped build out the studio policies, workflows, and business practices and worked on a number of productions including MONSTERLAND and PAM & TOMMY. Prior to Annapurna she worked at HBO on titles including WESTWORLD, GIRLS, THE LEFTOVERS, LOOKING, and REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER. She has a passion for international production, innovative…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Barnum 216F. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Students (Undergraduate). Faculty. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Career Development. Arts. Speaker Name: Georgia Raines. RSVP Information: https://www.fms-narratives.blog/event-details-registration/alumni-industry-talk. Admission/Cost: Free. Event Contact Name: Gina O'Connor. Event Contact Email: gina.o_connor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 6176273574.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.fms-narratives.blog. Games and Canes
Come join Project SHARE for an evening of pickleball, music, and food to fundraise for The Family Van Mobile Health Clinic!
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Tennis courts in the Gantcher Center. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Health/Wellness. Admission/Cost: $5. Event Contact Name: Sydney Barr. Event Contact Email: Sydney.Barr@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 425-270-9802.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.canva.com. Tufts Youth Philharmonic
TYP presents their fall concert under the direction of John Page.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:30 PM.
Fall 2025 Dance Concert
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Dance at Tufts University is a well-established and vibrant part of academic, cultural, and community life on campus. At every level of study, dance offers Tufts students an essential source of physical, creative, and aesthetic engagement within a fully integrated academic vision for the arts, education, and enhanced cultural understanding.
Room: Dance Lab. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: John Stark. Event Contact Email: John.Stark@tufts.edu.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstdpstickets.com. Fall 2025 Dance Concert
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Dance at Tufts University is a well-established and vibrant part of academic, cultural, and community life on campus. At every level of study, dance offers Tufts students an essential source of physical, creative, and aesthetic engagement within a fully integrated academic vision for the arts, education, and enhanced cultural understanding.
Room: Dance Lab. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Performance. Event Subject: Theater/Dance. Event Contact Name: John Stark. Event Contact Email: John.Stark@tufts.edu.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.tuftstdpstickets.com. Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Flute Ensemble
The Flute Ensemble presents a fun, intriguing, and varied program of music from the 17th to the 21st century featuring bass, alto, C-flute, and piccolo. Nina Barwell, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Small Jazz Ensemble Concert
Paul Ahlstrand and Nando Michelin ensembles.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Day of the Covenant
Multifaith Observances
(Baha'i) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Celebrates the anniversary of the appointment of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the son of Baha'u'llah, as the Center of the Covenant.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Monday, November 24, 2025 – Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Multifaith Observances
(Sikhism) This day commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621-1675), the ninth of the Ten Sikh Gurus. He is remembered not only for his defense of the Sikh faith, but also of Hinduism and of religious liberty.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Monday, November 24, 2025.
Drop-In Journaling at Goddard Chapel
Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. RSVP Information: Tufts University.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha
Multifaith Observances
(Baha'i) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Commemorates 'Abdu'l-Baha's death.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Drop-in Research Consultations
Starting on October 1 and continuing every Wednesday through December 10, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research help, including but not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research, On the following dates, StAAR writing consultants will also be joining us to offer drop-in writing support: October 22 , November 12 , December 3, No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in front of the leisure reading area just beyond the lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. Event Contact Name: User Experience and Student Success Department. Event Contact Email: tischuess@elist.tufts.edu.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Thanksgiving Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Day after Thanksgiving
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Friday, November 28, 2025.
Advent
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) Period of four weeks in which Christians prepare for Christmas and meditate on the end of all time. In Western churches, the first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Sunday, November 30, 2025 – Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
#TuftsGivingTuesday
#TuftsGivingTuesday is on December 2! It’s Tufts’ biggest day of giving and impact of the year filled with matches and challenges to help students thrive in and out of the classroom. Make a gift, sign up to be an advocate, and share on socials with your circle.
Online Location Details: https://give.tufts.edu/tuftsgivingtuesday/?a=11071000. Open to Public: Yes.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
For more info visit give.tufts.edu. CPR/AED Training
The Office of Emergency Management is offering free Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillators (AED) training 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.
To sign up, visit Tufts Learning Center and search "CPR/AED.".
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Health/Wellness. RSVP Information: Sign up through Tufts Learning Center. Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit emergency.tufts.edu. Drop-In Journaling at Goddard Chapel
Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. RSVP Information: Tufts University.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Charles Francis Adams Lecture: David Turk
Dave Turk has served as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy from March 2021 to January 2025. As Deputy Secretary, Turk served as the number two official and Chief Operating Officer of a $50 billion per year organization focused on all things energy, basic science, and nuclear security. Turk has taken a leading role in implementing President Biden’s historic clean energy legislation, including coordinating with the White House, interagency partners, companies, investors, NGOs, and other key stakeholders. With Secretary Granholm, he has orchestrated a major reorganization of the Department to create and staff new offices to demonstrate and deploy clean energy technologies. Turk has also focused on early-stage innovation, including the launch of a series of Energy Earthshots. Turk led U.S. delegations to various G7, G20, IEA, IAEA, and climate conferences, and coordinated bilaterally with dozens of countries in the Western Hemisphere, Africa, Asia, Europe, and from around the world.
Prior to his n…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Cabot 7th Floor. Open to Public: Yes.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.monday.com. Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America
Register (In-Person Only)
How have centuries-old regional differences brought American democracy to the brink of collapse? In his new book Nations Apart, author and Tufts alumnus Colin Woodard shows how colonial era settlement patterns and the cultural geography they left behind are at the root of our political polarization, economic inequality, public health crises, and democratic collapse. Join a conversation with Woodard as he shares groundbreaking original data and historical insights to help us understand why Americans are so divided on many hot button issues, how geographic fissures have been exploited, and how we might bridge the rifts that divide us.
Registration required. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. This event is cosponsored by the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education at Tufts. Colin Woodard, A91, a New York Times bestselling author, historian and award-winning journalist, is director of Nationhood Lab Salve Regina University’s Pell Center for International…
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room 260, Eaton Hall. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Subject: Politics/Policy/Law. Public Service/Government. RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nations-apart-how-clashing-regional-cultures-shattered-america-tickets-1708555217649?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl. Admission/Cost: Free.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tufts Composers: New Sounds Now #2
Caught in the Act of Breathing. Tufts Composers explore writing for wind instruments--specifically the trombone--and what breath means for musical shape and pace. Featuring works by Michael Batkin, Jeannette Chechile, John McDonald, Sarah Moeller, Roxanne Oh, Jimmy Wang, guest composer David Yudis, and others. With guest soloists Mikayla Frank-Martin, trombone and Yuseok Seol, piano.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Tufts in Talloires/Annecy Scholarship Info Session
Join us to learn more about scholarship opportunities directly from the Tufts European Center and from external sources.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Austin Room. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Education. Event Contact Name: Kimberlee DeCrescenzo. Event Contact Email: kimberlee.decrescenzo@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3290.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit europeancenter.tufts.edu. Seminar Series: Prof. Chuck Henry (Host: Prof. Charlie Mace)
Department of Chemistry - Fall 2025 Seminar Series
Title: TBA.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95122761558?pwd=z1zOug26VWYiJxu5EIUKO4e57pu8w9.1. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Speaker Name: Prof. Chuck Henry, Colorado State University. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-2649.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: The Politics of Sex
How does politics shape sex and desire?
Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series explores politics and culture through three different formats: book conversations, timely current affairs discussions, and guest lectures by heterodox thinkers. 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: Amia Srinivasan. The Right to Sex: Feminism in the Twenty-First Century. New York, NY: Picador Paper, 2022.
Discussant: Professor Nancy Bauer, Department of Philosophy.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 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. Social Justice/Human Rights. Humanities. RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Drop-in Research Consultations
Starting on October 1 and continuing every Wednesday through December 10, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research help, including but not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research, On the following dates, StAAR writing consultants will also be joining us to offer drop-in writing support: October 22 , November 12 , December 3, No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in front of the leisure reading area just beyond the lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. Event Contact Name: User Experience and Student Success Department. Event Contact Email: tischuess@elist.tufts.edu.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. [ENVS] In Thoreau's Time: Temporal Imagination as Collective Resource
This lecture explores Henry David Thoreau’s engagement with time as an environmental, personal, and political dimension of experience. While Thoreau is often celebrated for his environmental imagination, this talk focuses on his temporal imagination—his effort to resist the thin, linear time of industrial capitalism and reclaim a richer, cyclical sense of duration rooted in the natural world. At the heart of this inquiry is Thoreau’s late-life project, the Kalendar, a series of charts tracking seasonal phenomena across years, designed to reveal patterns of recurrence and change in the more-than-human world. The speaker argues that Thoreau’s attention to time and seasonality offers a powerful model for rethinking our relationship to the worlds we occupy and create.
Room: Curtis Hall - Multipurpose Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ejDLULjYTF2Tbd0o-9Jutg.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit as.tufts.edu. ELEVATORs: Elevating Best Practices for a Collaborative and Innovative Workplace 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, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Tufts in Talloires/Annecy Virtual Scholarship Info Session
Join us on Zoom to learn more about scholarship opportunities directly from the Tufts European Center and from external sources.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/98588259736?pwd=eyVDk8l4rQGcpRZopWf3ZPsoiE4I9M.1&from=addon. Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/98588259736?pwd=eyVDk8l4rQGcpRZopWf3ZPsoiE4I9M.1&from=addon. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Global Engagement. Education. Event Contact Name: Kim DeCrescenzo. Event Contact Email: kimberlee.decrescenzo@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3290.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit europeancenter.tufts.edu. Tufts Table
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: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Opera Ensemble
From Handel to Hamlisch. The Tufts Opera Ensemble, directed by Carol Mastrodomenico and Thomas Stumpf, presents scenes of love and laughter from the worlds of opera, operetta, and musical theater.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Kiniwe
Attah Poku leads Kiniwe in a performance of music and dance from Ghana featuring Mohammed Alidu, Agbekor Drum and Dance Society, and New England Conservatory’s Mile Norvisi ensemble.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Winter Holiday Market
Come to the Winter Holiday Market for arts, crafts, and music! There will be 20+ vendors, and all are invited.
Location Details: Breed Memorial Hall
51 Winthrop St. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Arts. RSVP Information: rita.o.dioguardi@gmail.com. Event Contact Name: Sarah Beardslee. Event Contact Email: info@beadsbybeardslee.com. Event Contact Phone: 781-393-5663.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Family and Children's Concert: Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble. TUWE performs a concert for children and families. Ray Daniels, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:00 PM.
Tufts Symphony Orchestra
TSO presents their fall concert under the direction of John Page.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Sunday Concert Series: Uyon-Uyon Mat-Matan
Uyon-Uyon Mat-Matan. 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: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Mexican Films in Spanish Movie #3: "Crimen de; padro amaro"
Mexican Films in Spanish, movie #3: Crimen de; padro amaro.
This is the third of three movie series events.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: 011. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Film Screening. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Global Engagement. Humanities. Event Contact Name: Magdalena Malinowska. Event Contact Email: magdalena.malinowska@tufts.edu.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bodhi Day
Multifaith Observances
(Buddhism) Day of commemoration for the Buddha having achieved enlightenment.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Monday, December 8, 2025.
Immaculate Conception
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic) A feast day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was born without sin.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Monday, December 8, 2025.
Granoff Music Center Colloquium: Dana Westover (WUMB Radio)
Dana Westover presents a colloquium in the Varis Lecture Hall.
Room: Varis Lecture Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 12:00 PM.
Tufts Table
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). 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: Medical Education Building, room 114
145 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA, 02155. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Interns and Residents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Community Engagement. Event Subject: Community Celebration. Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Tufts Arab Music Ensemble
Tufts Arab Music Ensemble performs a selection of instrumental and vocal music that represents a wide range of genres within the Arab world. Tareq Rantisi, director.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Drop-In Journaling at Goddard Chapel
Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality. RSVP Information: Tufts University.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Student Recital: Luke Tsuchiya
Tufts student Luke Tsuchiya performs a recital in Distler Hall.
Room: Distler Performance Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis. Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Seminar Series: Prof. Sara Buhrlage (Host: Prof. Joshua Kritzer)
Department of Chemistry - Fall 2025 Seminar Series
Title: TBA.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95122761558?pwd=z1zOug26VWYiJxu5EIUKO4e57pu8w9.1. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Room P-106. Open to Public: No. Speaker Name: Prof. Sara Buhrlage, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell. Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 617-627-2649.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Politics and Culture from All Sides: Current Affairs Discussion
What recent events most challenge our thinking about politics and culture?
Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series explores politics and culture through three different formats: book conversations, timely current affairs discussions, and guest lectures by heterodox thinkers. 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.
Discussant: Professor Eitan Hersh, Department of Political Science.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Eaton 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. International Affairs. Elections. Public Service/Government. RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu. Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky. Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit cevihe.org. Drop-in Research Consultations
Starting on October 1 and continuing every Wednesday through December 10, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research help, including but not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies , Identifying and searching for sources , Evaluating information types , Planning and organizing your research, On the following dates, StAAR writing consultants will also be joining us to offer drop-in writing support: October 22 , November 12 , December 3, No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: We will be located at tables in front of the leisure reading area just beyond the lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Training/Workshop. Event Subject: Research. Event Contact Name: User Experience and Student Success Department. Event Contact Email: tischuess@elist.tufts.edu.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit tischlibrary.tufts.edu. Jumbo Knish Factory
The Tufts Klezmer Ensemble performs under director Michael McLaughlin.
Room: Fisher Performance Room. Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic) Lady of Guadalupe Day commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary, Mexico’s patron saint, in Mexico City on December 12, 1531.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, December 12, 2025.
Hanukkah
Multifaith Observances
(Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces in 165 BCE, which re-established for a time their religious and political freedom.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Monday, December 22, 2025.
Roundtable Discussion for Faculty Researching and/or Teaching Topics Related to Inclusive Excellence, Accessibility, and/or Climate/Environmental Justice Content
The goal of these monthly roundtable discussions is to build a supportive community where faculty can discuss timely issues and strategies. This conversation is being convened by the Office of the Vice Provosts for Institutional Inclusive Excellence, Faculty, Education, and Research, and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching.
Online Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaJ99sGslxTAATnluH1Bj403BADIboky-3Az86pL0esXx9Ig/viewform?usp=dialog. Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Last Day of Predoctoral Clinical Operations
Event Type: Deadline/Reminder.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Yule
Multifaith Observances
(Wicca/Paganism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Winter Solstice, celebrating the longest night and the blessings of darkness as well as the rebirth of the sun god.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Christmas Eve
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Christmas
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Orthodox) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth (nativity) of Jesus. December 25 is the date of this observance for Roman Catholic, Protestant, and many Orthodox Christian churches. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Christmas Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Death of Prophet Zarathustra
Multifaith Observances
(Zoroastrianism) The anniversary of the death of the founder of the Zoroastrian faith.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
Winter Break Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
Winter Break Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Fast of Tevet
Multifaith Observances
(Judaism) Begins at dawn. A minor Jewish fast from sunup to nightfall.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
President’s Bonus Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Ghambar Maidyarem
Multifaith Observances
(Zoroastrianism) Celebrates the creation of animals. Zoroastrians are encouraged to remember their practice of the equitable sharing of food during this observance.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026.
President’s Bonus Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Solemnity of Mary
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic) The Solemnity of Mary is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
New Year’s Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Mahayana New Year
Multifaith Observances
(Buddhism) Mahayana Buddhist new year, the first full moon in January.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Epiphany
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) Signifying the end of the 12 days of Christmas, Epiphany celebrates the visit of the Three Kings to the infant Jesus as the occasion of the manifestation of the Christ to the gentiles. The day is especially important in Latino/a cultures and in Orthodox churches. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Theophany
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Orthodox) Commemorates the baptism of Jesus and the manifestation of the Trinity. The day is especially important in Latino/a cultures and in Orthodox churches. The Armenian Orthodox Church celebrates the nativity and theophany together. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Christmas (Orthodox)
Multifaith Observances
(Christianity-Orthodox) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Laylat al-Isra'wa al-Mi'raj (Mi'raj al-Nabiy)
Multifaith Observances
(Islam) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Commemorates the ascension (al-Mi'raj) of the Prophet to heaven following his night journey (al Isra') from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent to heaven and return the same night.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, January 15, 2026 – Friday, January 16, 2026.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
University Holidays
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Event Type: University Holiday.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
Birthday of Guru Gobind Sing Ji
Multifaith Observances
(Sikhism) Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666-1708), the 10th and final Sikh master, created the Khalsa, the "Brotherhood of the Pure," and declared the Scriptures, the Adi 'Granth, to be the Sikh's Guru from that time on.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration
Join us for the 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Boston SMFA campus. Grafton campus. Medford/Somerville campus. Open to Public: Yes.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit chaplaincy.tufts.edu. Vasant Panchami (Sri Pancami)
Multifaith Observances
(Hinduism) One of many festivals to honor the advent of spring, this day is celebrated particularly in North India, where it is associated with Saraswati, the goddess of learning; however, it also retains connection with the goddess Lakshmi.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, January 23, 2026.