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- Jan 6All dayBirthday of Guru Gobind Sing JiOpen to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy 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.
- Jan 6All dayEpiphanyOpen to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy 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.
- Jan 6All dayTheophanyOpen to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy 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.
- Jan 7All dayChristmas - Eastern OrthodoxOpen to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jan 812:00 PMThe Joys and Challenges of Leadership in Higher Education: JT Duck, Dean of Admissions and Enrollment ManagementOnline Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08I3k6H5TKqqN-tYeINkwA Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends,Parents,Staff,Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence,Education,Working at Tufts Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences RSVP Information: Please register in advance through the listed Zoom link. Join us for the third in a series of talks that explores how Tufts University administrative leaders and faculty are leading and navigating the current challenges in higher education. JT Duck will share reflections on his journey as a leader in the admissions field in higher education and what brings him joy in his work. In this conversation with Vice Provost Monroe France, JT will include his thoughts on inclusive access for our future Jumbos as well as his perspective on emerging trends in higher education and admissions. Attendees may submit questions about leadership journeys and experiences in advance. Please include your full name. Anonymous questions will not be included. Presented to alumni but open to the entire community (parents, faculty, staff, and students), this series will dig into the journeys, highlights, and challenges of Tufts University leaders.
- Jan 10All dayFast of TevetOpen to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Begins at dawn. A minor Jewish fast from sunup to nightfall.