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[ENVS Lecture Series] Supporting Indigenous-Led Sustainable Wildlife Management

Medford / Somerville This presentation will provide a quick tour of what WCS has learned over the last 50 years and how it might help others in offering respectful and useful support to Indigenous peoples keen to maintain the natural systems that are central to their wellbeing and cultural sense of self. Building: Curtis Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Multi Purpose Room. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Academics. Lectures & Seminars. Event Contact: Sinet.Kroch@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Environmental Studies Program. RSVP Information: RSVP only needed for virtual attendants (RSVP at attached web link). Open to Public: Yes. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit tufts.zoom.us.

2024 Gordon Book Prize

Off Campus Each year, the chair of the Department of Mathematics awards the prize to a student who has demonstrated a love of reading, literature, and poetry, in honor of Maxine N. Gordon, J70. This year, in addition to the presentation of the 23rd Gordon Book Prize, Dr. Alice Sullivan, assistant professor of history of art and architecture, will present on her new book, The Eclectic Visual Culture of Medieval Moldavia. Building: Off Campus. Location Details: Zoom Webinar. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Academics. Lectures & Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. Event Contact: tischadmin@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Tisch Library. RSVP Information: go.tufts.edu/GordonPrize24. Open to Public: Yes. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit go.tufts.edu.

Opera Ensemble

Medford / Somerville Join Tufts Opera Ensemble for two mystical and mysterious one act operas: The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti and A Game of Chance by Seymour Barab. Carol Mastrodomenico, stage director; Thomas Stumpf, music director. This event will also be livestreamed at go.tufts.edu/musiclivestream. Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Distler Performance Hall. Event Type: Performances. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. Event Sponsor: Tufts Department of Music. Admission: Free; no tickets required. Open to Public: Yes. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more info visit as.tufts.edu.

Tufts Composers: New at Noon #4

Medford / Somerville Solo lullabies and wake-up calls. Guest artist Aaron Larget-Caplan has commissioned and premiered more than seventy new lullabies for classical guitar. For this concert, he wakes us up to new Tufts student works presented alongside selections from his repertory. Free; no tickets required. Also livestreamed at go.tufts.edu/musiclivestream. See go.tufts.edu/musicevents for more information. Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center 20 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA 02155. Event Type: Performances. Event Contact: Anna Griffis, anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Tufts Department of Music. Open to Public: Yes. Friday, April 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit as.tufts.edu.

Opera Ensemble

Medford / Somerville Join Tufts Opera Ensemble for two mystical and mysterious one act operas: The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti and A Game of Chance by Seymour Barab. Carol Mastrodomenico, stage director; Thomas Stumpf, music director. This event will also be livestreamed at go.tufts.edu/musiclivestream. Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Distler Performance Hall. Event Type: Performances. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. Event Sponsor: Tufts Department of Music. Admission: Free; no tickets required. Open to Public: Yes. Friday, April 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more info visit as.tufts.edu.

Community Sports Weekend

Medford / Somerville Community Sports Weekend (April 27–28) is an opportunity for the Medford, Somerville, and Greater Boston community to spend a fun a time on campus with Tufts student-athletes, student groups, and local community organizations. The event is FREE and families can join any activities they are interested in. Saturday will consist of various Tufts Athletics home competitions and on Sunday, there will be a sports-themed carnival hosted by Tufts athletic teams. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Saturday at various Tufts Athletics facilities. Sunday at Field F (behind Bello and Spicer Fields). Event Type: Special Events. Other. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Tisch College of Civic Life. University-wide. Event Contact: Francis Roche. Event Sponsor: Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts Athletics. RSVP Information: https://tinyurl.com/jumbosportsday. Admission: Free. Open to Public: Yes. Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Sunday, April 28, 2024. For more info visit tinyurl.com.

Tufts Jazz Orchestra: Speak Low!

Medford / Somerville Tufts Jazz Orchestra presents a concert celebrating the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, the Beatles, and Cole Porter. TJO performs what is sure to be an exciting evening of rhythm-filled and harmonically rich big band arrangements of Jazz, R&B, Funk, and Afro-Latin music. Joel LaRue Smith, director. Free; no tickets required. Also livestreamed at go.tufts.edu/musiclivestream. Building: Goddard Chapel. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Goddard Chapel 3 The Green, Medford, MA 02155. Event Type: Performances. Event Contact: Anna Griffis, anna.griffis@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Tufts Department of Music. Open to Public: Yes. Saturday, April 27, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Palm Sunday

Off Campus Celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week that culminates in Easter or Pascha. In some churches, Palm Sunday is combined with the anticipation of Christ's death and so is also known as "Passion Sunday." Orthodox Christians often observe this Sunday on a date different from the date on which Protestant and Roman Catholics observe it. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Symphony Orchestra

Medford / Somerville John Page directs the Tufts Symphony Orchestrain their spring concert. Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Distler Performance Hall. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Performances. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. Event Contact: Anna Griffis. Event Sponsor: Tufts Music. Admission: Free; no tickets required. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit as.tufts.edu.

Domestic Service Films in Spanish - "The Guie'Dani's Navel"

Medford / Somerville Film screening of a Mexican movie titled Guie'Dani's Navel. This is the third of three films shown as part of the Spring 2024 edition of "FILMS IN SPANISH (with English subtitles)." Each semester, this Romance Studies DEIJ-centered initiative shows Hispanic films centered on a theme related to DEIJ. This semester's focus is on domestic service performed overwhelmingly by women. Past editions included Queer, Disability, Jewish, and Indigenous. Building: Olin Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Olin 011. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Academics. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. University-wide. Event Contact: magdalena.malinowska@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Romance Studies Department. Admission: Free. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

FMS Student Film Festival

Medford / Somerville Join us for a week-long celebration of student films! Monday, April 29 at 6 p.m.: From Script to Screen , Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m.: Advanced Documentary and Experimental Film , Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m.: Ellen Garrison: Scenes From An Activist’s Life , Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m.: Senior Thesis, Directed Study, and Indie Filmmaking, Visit our 2024 Film Festival page! Building: Barnum Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Barnum LL08. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Gina O'Connor gina.o_connor@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Tufts Film and Media Studies. RSVP Information: https://www.fms-narratives.blog/event-details-registration/fms-film-festival. Admission: Free. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, April 29, 2024 – Thursday, May 2, 2024. For more info visit www.fms-narratives.blog.

ED Capstone + ED 192 Exhibition

Medford / Somerville The Graduate Student Education Association (GSEA) invites you to join Design-Based Research and Capstone students as they demonstrate their projects and the spirit of our learning community. You will have a chance to talk to the presenters to learn more about their projects at their exhibits. 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Presentations 5:30–7 p.m. | Projects exhibition and refreshments. Building: Paige Hall. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Paige Hall, Crane Room (Room 113). Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Conferences & Symposia. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Event Contact: Matt Suslovic | matt.suslovic@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Tufts University. RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBWtFLFinM3VXcZ9xgd9Lk-V_3ASTccd8gHPVv41AdKvBU7A/viewform. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, April 29, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Tufts Flute Ensemble

Medford / Somerville The Tufts Flute Ensemble presents a varied spring concert featuring music from the 18th to 21st century. Nina Barwell, director. This event will also be livestreamed at go.tufts.edu/musiclivestream. Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Distler Performance Hall. Event Type: Performances. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. Event Sponsor: Tufts Music. Admission: Free; no tickets required. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, April 29, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more info visit as.tufts.edu.

Beltane

Off Campus Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The final fertility festival, celebrating the Earth's fecundity and anticipating the power of the sun and the Earth in summer. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Ghambar Maidyozarem

Off Campus Celebrates the creation of the sky and harvesting of the winter crop. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Early Music Ensemble and Arab Music Ensemble

Medford / Somerville The confluence of musical traditions in Medieval Spain and beyond. Join the Early Music Ensemble and the Arab Music Ensemble collaborate for a night of music directed by Jane Hershey and Naseem Alatrash. Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Religious & Spiritual Life. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. Event Contact: Anna Griffis. Event Sponsor: Tufts Music. RSVP Information: Anna Grffis. Admission: Free; no tickets required. Open to Public: Yes. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more info visit as.tufts.edu.

Tufts Cherish Chinatown Spring Cleanup

Boston - Health Sciences The annual Cherish Chinatown Spring Cleanup will return this year on Wednesday, May 1 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. Kicking off from the Jaharis Courtyard, Tufts students, faculty, and staff will fan out across the Chinatown neighborhood to pick-up trash, plant flowers, and clean up sidewalks, all while learning about the history of the neighborhood and ways to get more involved with our Chinatown community partners. Please sign up here to volunteer: go.tufts.edu/cherishchinatowncleanup. Campus: Boston - Health Sciences. Location Details: Jaharis Courtyard 174 Harrison Avenue, Boston. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Employee Events. Special Events. Other. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Maggie Carril, communications specialist, Office of Government and Community Relations margaret.carril@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Office of Government and Community Relations. RSVP Information: Maggie Carril; margaret.carril@tufts.edu; 617-627-3780. Admission: Free. Open to Public: Yes. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 12:30 PM. For more info visit communityrelations.tufts.edu.

Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday

Off Campus Commemorates the institution of the Lord's Supper/the Eucharist by Jesus prior to his arrest and execution. "Maundy" is derived from the Latin text of John 13:34, in which Jesus gives a mandatum novum ("new commandment"). The date observed by Protestants and Roman Catholics differs from the date observed by Orthodox Christians. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Electronic Music Ensemble: Blessed Relief

Medford / Somerville Another in a series of highly eclectic electric concerts played entirely on electronic instruments. Dr. Paul D. Lehrman, director. Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Fisher Performance Room. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Performances. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. Event Contact: Anna Griffis. Event Sponsor: Tufts Music. Admission: Free; no tickets required. Open to Public: No. Thursday, May 2, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more info visit as.tufts.edu.

TUSM Reunion Weekend—May 3–4, 2024

Boston - Health Sciences Reunion Weekend for TUSM MD graduates with classes ending in 4s and 9s. Location Details: Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Alumni Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Medicine. Event Contact: Elaine Chen: ling.chen@tufts.edu Kara Ray: kara.ray@tufts.edu. RSVP Information: By invitation. Open to Public: No. Friday, May 3, 2024 – Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Holy Friday

Off Campus The day that commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ, i.e. his death by crucifixion. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Friday, May 3, 2024.

Easter Sunday (Pascha)

Off Campus Celebrates the resurrection from death of Jesus Christ. It is the oldest and most important festival in the Christian year and initiates the 50-day period culminating in Pentecost. Protestant and Roman Catholic Christians often observe Easter on a different date than Orthodox Christians. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)

Off Campus Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Holocaust Memorial Day. Memorializes the six million Jews who died as victims of the Nazis during World War II and emphasizes respect for human dignity. Its observance is not limited to Jews. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 5, 2024 – Monday, May 6, 2024.

Sunday Concert Series: Uyon-Uyon Nyamleng

Medford / Somerville Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, present an afternoon of Javanese gamelan with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Heni Savitri. This event will also be livestreamed at go.tufts.edu/musiclivestream. Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Fisher Performance Room. Event Type: Performances. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Arts and Sciences. Event Sponsor: Tufts Department of Music. Admission: Free; no tickets required. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 5, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit go.tufts.edu.

3rd Annual Dissemination of Research Results Open House

Off Campus Tufts CTSI is pleased to invite you to attend our 3rd Annual Dissemination of Research Results Open House Zoom event! We are excited to have Dr. Erin Meier from Northeastern University and Dr. Gaurav Gulati from Tufts Medical Center scheduled to present the results of their studies. This event is an opportunity for study participants to learn about the results of the study in which they participated and for the general public to learn more about research happening at TMC and Northeastern. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Boston - Health Sciences. Location Details: Zoom. Event Type: Conferences & Symposia. Lectures & Seminars. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: patricia.reyes@tuftsmedicine.org. Event Sponsor: Tufts CTSI. RSVP Information: https://ilearn.tuftsctsi.org/product?catalog=D1RS_2024_30. Admission: Free. Open to Public: Yes. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit ilearn.tuftsctsi.org.

Meditation 101

Off Campus An interactive webinar to cultivate peace amidst everyday chaos! Faculty and staff will learn easy ways to balance their energy, clear their minds, and optimize their overall state of being using a combination of breath, attention-focusing, and mind-clearing techniques. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Employee Events. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Tufts University Human Resources. Event Sponsor: Tufts University Human Resources. RSVP Information: Register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__d4AqYzSTSKecWv_zpDlrQ. Open to Public: No. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Tufts GIS Expo

Medford / Somerville Join us for this in-person event showcasing GIS projects across Tufts University during the 2023–2024 academic school year. Building: Aidekman Arts Center. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Alumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center, Tufts University 40 Talbot Ave. Medford, MA. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Event Type: Academics. Alumni Events. Career & Professional Development. Conferences & Symposia. Exhibits. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Carolyn Talmadge, Carolyn.Talmadge@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Data Lab, Research Technology, Tufts Technology Services. RSVP Information: N/A. Admission: Free. Open to Public: Yes. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit sites.tufts.edu.

Ascension of Jesus

Off Campus The celebration of Jesus' ascension into heaven and enthronement as universal sovereign. It comes 40 days after Easter. The date observed by Protestants and Roman Catholics is often different from the date observed by Orthodox Christians. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Unlocking the Power Within: Nurturing Your Mental Wellbeing

Off Campus In this webinar, faculty and staff will gain a deeper understanding of what mental health is (and what it isn't) and learn practical self-care practices and techniques that are designed to enhance emotional and mental equilibrium. And here's the game changer: You'll learn how to make mental wellbeing a seamless part of your daily life, creating a routine that's not just effective but also sustainable. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Employee Events. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Tufts University Human Resources. Event Sponsor: Tufts University Human Resources. RSVP Information: Register online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xlf2zZqeT0K_76gpQKv0CA. Open to Public: No. Thursday, May 9, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit my.kgalifeservices.com.

Tisch Library Food Drive End

Medford / Somerville Tisch Library is excited to announce our very first food drive this spring! Members of the Tufts community are encouraged to bring donations to the Information and Circulation Desk of Tisch Library and the SMFA Library April 23 through May 10, 2024.  Students with fines on their library account can use their donation to pay down fines at a rate of $5 forgiven per box/can. Learn more: https://tischlibrary.tufts.edu/whats-happening/news/tisch-library-food-drive-423-510. Building: Tisch Library. Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus. Location Details: Tisch Library Information and Circulation Desk. Event Type: Academics. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Abby Geluso: abigail.geluso@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Tisch Library. Open to Public: Yes. Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM.

Wesak (Buddha Day)

Off Campus The commemoration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana, celebrated on the day of the full moon of the sixth lunar month in Southeast Asian cultures; in Tibetan culture, Wesak commemorates only the the enlightenment and parinirvana. The dates of this celebration vary significantly among Buddhist cultures and communities. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Baccalaureate Ceremony

Medford / Somerville The Baccalaureate Ceremony for the senior class at Tufts is a tradition that began in 1864. Baccalaureate is a cherished moment during Commencement Weekend, and last time for the senior class to be alone together as a class. One senior is selected to give the class speech, called the Wendell Phillips Address, and the president offers his parting words to the class. The context is a multifaith and multicultural celebration honoring the diversity of spiritualities, philosophies, and cultures at Tufts in the form of music, readings, and benedictions. Building: Gantcher Center. Location Details: Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center. Event Type: Other. Open to Public: Yes. Saturday, May 18, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit chaplaincy.tufts.edu.

Pentecost

Off Campus The commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus following his ascension, Pentecost is considered the "birthday" of the Christian church (Acts 2:1-11). It comes 50 days after Easter (Pascha, Orthodox Easter). Roman Catholic and Protestant Christians often observe Pentecost on a different date from Orthodox Christians. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Commencement 2024

Medford / Somerville Phase I (9–11 a.m.): All-University Commencement ceremony. Location: The Green, between Ballou and Bendetson. Phase II (11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.): Individual department ceremonies and luncheons. Locations vary. Event Type: Other. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, May 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit commencement.tufts.edu.

Litha

Off Campus Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Summer Solstice, celebrating the longest day and the blessings of light as well as the beginning of the sun god's death. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, May 20, 2024 – Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Declaration of the Bab

Off Campus Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Commemorates the day in 1844 on which he announced his identity as the "Bab" ("Gate"), the herald of the new age. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Tufts 36th Annual University Wide Teaching Conference

Boston - Health Sciences Relationships are at the heart of teaching and learning. Engagement in our teaching and scholarship, and connections with each other, are essential components of the Tufts community. In this conference, we will explore how to re-engage in our work and re-connect with each other in ways that foster relationships and allow us to recover the joy, meaning, and fulfillment that we derive together as educators and lifelong learners. Campus: Boston - Health Sciences. Location Details: This event will happen both in-person on the Boston campus and online via zoom. Event Type: Academics. Conferences & Symposia. Employee Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Tufts Center for the Enhancement of Learning & Teaching celt@tufts.edu. Event Sponsor: Tufts University-wide Committee on Teaching and Faculty Development. Admission: Registration required. Open to Public: No. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit provost.tufts.edu.

Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Seasonal Desserts

Off Campus Have your cake and eat it too! Faculty and staff will learn how to prepare guilt-free chocolate desserts and crunchy cookies...guilt free. This webinar includes information on how to bake gluten free and cut calories using simple substitutions. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Employee Events. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Tufts University Human Resources. Event Sponsor: Tufts University Human Resources. RSVP Information: Register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tgy2-xBLRZWSGfpauEeBWA. Open to Public: No. Thursday, May 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Ascension of Baha'u'llah

Off Campus Marks the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Baha'i faith. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, May 27, 2024.

Memorial Day

Off Campus The university observes a holiday on this day. Building: Off Campus. Event Type: University Holidays. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, May 27, 2024.

Imposter Syndrome: How to Understand, Acknowledge, and Overcome It

Off Campus Imposter Syndrome is something that most people have likely encountered in their career at some point. In this webinar, faculty and staff will learn about Imposter Syndrome, strategies to help cope with it, how you can increase your confidence within your professional life, and thrive as an employee. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Employee Events. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Tufts University Human Resources. Event Sponsor: Tufts University Human Resources. RSVP Information: Register online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_It1yqfkbTGuIw1hkazZqRw. Open to Public: No. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit my.kgalifeservices.com.

Vision Science Retreat

Boston - Health Sciences 8:45 a.m.: Welcome by the Department Chair , 9–10:30 a.m.: Session 1: The Anterior Segment , 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Session 2: The Posterior Segment , 1:30–3 p.m.: Session 3: The Visual Pathway and Eye Movements , 3:30–5 p.m.: Session 4: Translational Research in Ophthalmology: Therapeutics, Imaging, and AI , 5–6 p.m.: Poster viewing with refreshments. Building: Tufts Center for Medical Education. Campus: Boston - Health Sciences. Location Details: Tufts Center for Medical Education, 145 Harrison Avenue, room 114, Boston, MA 02111. Event Type: Academics. Employee Events. Lectures & Seminars. Event Contact: ltossoukpe@tuftsmedicalcenter.org. RSVP Information: https://forms.office.com/r/iWNi8Uhdi4. Open to Public: No. Friday, May 31, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

Off Campus New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Career & Professional Development. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager. Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Admission: $800. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, June 3, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.

All About Antioxidants & Cancer Prevention

Off Campus Faculty and staff will learn about the important role of antioxidants found in both food and supplements. This webinar includes information on the best sources of antioxidants, the nutritional benefits of consuming local and seasonal fruits and vegetables, facts about organic foods, and tips to overall wellness. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Employee Events. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Tufts University Human Resources. Event Sponsor: Tufts University Human Resources. RSVP Information: Register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lNkU4hD0R46O_RNWC6NYfw. Open to Public: No. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

Off Campus New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Career & Professional Development. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager. Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Admission: $800. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.

Shavuot

Off Campus Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Or "Feast of Weeks," Shavuot marks the conclusion of the seven weeks following Pesach (Passover). It is a celebration of the harvest of first fruits and commemorates the giving of the Torah and Commandments at Mount Sinai. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Mediterranean Destination: Virtual Cooking Class

Off Campus Faculty and staff will learn how to prepare quick easy meals, healthfully... the Mediterranean way! The program includes information on how to build a heart smart Mediterranean pantry to prepare quick, healthful meals in minutes! Recipes and meal planning information is included. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Employee Events. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Tufts University Human Resources. Event Sponsor: Tufts University Human Resources. RSVP Information: Register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ezP_5V6DRYyuvWOH1_CbUw. Open to Public: No. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Ascension of Jesus

Off Campus The celebration of Jesus' ascension into heaven and enthronement as universal sovereign. It comes 40 days after Easter. The date observed by Protestants and Roman Catholics is often different from the date observed by Orthodox Christians. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Eid-al-Adha ('Id Al Adha)

Off Campus Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Approximate date (moon dependent). Also called "Festival of Sacrifice," one of the two main Islamic festivals (the other is Eid al-Fitr), this festival falls on the tenth day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage to Mecca. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Saturday, June 15, 2024 – Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Off Campus The fifth Guru (1563-1606), he built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the temple was constructed with doors facing all four directions. The first Sikh martyr, Arjan, is also remembered for his contributions to and compilation of the Sikh scriptures. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

Off Campus New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Career & Professional Development. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager. Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Admission: $800. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, June 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.

Juneteenth

Off Campus The university observes a holiday on this day. Building: Off Campus. Event Type: University Holidays. Open to Public: Yes. Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Pentecost

Off Campus The commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus following his ascension, Pentecost is considered the "birthday" of the Christian church (Acts 2:1-11). It comes 50 days after Easter (Pascha, Orthodox Easter). Roman Catholic and Protestant Christians often observe Pentecost on a different date from Orthodox Christians. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

Off Campus New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Career & Professional Development. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager. Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Admission: $800. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, June 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.

Just Breathe

Off Campus In this powerful experiential webinar, faculty and staff will learn the foundations of breathwork, including the neuroscience, latest research, and correct techniques for harnessing the power of your breath. We will practice a variety of valuable breathing techniques that are beneficial to balancing your nervous systems that help you become the most productive, efficient, and happy version of you. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Employee Events. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide. Event Contact: Tufts University Human Resources. Event Sponsor: Tufts University Human Resources. RSVP Information: Register online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DaS2QoTSTnWBggGFHOQ2oQ. Open to Public: No. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit my.kgalifeservices.com.

Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum

Off Campus The Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were assassinated in 1844 while incarcerated in Carthage, Illinois. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Ghambar Maidyoshem

Off Campus Celebrates the creation of water, the sowing of the summer crop, and the harvesting of grain. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Event Type: Multifaith Calendar. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy. Open to Public: Yes. Saturday, June 29, 2024 – Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

Off Campus New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Career & Professional Development. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager. Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Admission: $800. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.

Independence Day

Off Campus The university observes a holiday on this day. Building: Off Campus. Event Type: University Holidays. Open to Public: Yes. Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

Off Campus New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Career & Professional Development. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager. Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Admission: $800. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, July 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

Off Campus New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Career & Professional Development. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager. Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Admission: $800. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.

Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

Off Campus New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available. Building: Off Campus. Campus: Off Campus. Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915. Wheelchair Accessible: No. Event Type: Academics. Career & Professional Development. Lectures & Seminars. Nutrition & Wellness. Special Events. Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager. Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Admission: $800. Open to Public: Yes. Monday, July 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.