Building: Goddard Chapel City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Speaker Name: Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan and Rev. Dr. Patrick Reyes RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_24aH8ikH5VUWFam Link: https://chaplaincy.tufts.edu/russell-lecture/ We look forward to welcoming two innovators in spiritual leadership, Revs. Drs. Emma Jordan-Simpson and Patrick Reyes, our Russell Lecturers for 2025. Coming to Tufts from Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City, Jordan-Simpson and Reyes have distinguished themselves as public intellectuals, working at the intersection of community organizing and research. At Auburn, they have centered research and building sustainable structures for solidarity in the work for justice–learning from histories and imagining futures. Their commitment to building up emerging leaders across all sectors of society resonates deeply with the mission of the University Chaplaincy. Please bring your wisdom and questions as our guests are eager to learn from you as well. Please plan to attend on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. in Goddard Chapel. The event recording will be available soon after March 12. Please email the University Chaplaincy with any questions or accessibility needs.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Begins at dawn. A minor Jewish fast from sunup to nightfall. Observance(s) during this time may include fasting.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Celebrates the rescue of the Jews of ancient Persia from a plot to destroy them as related in the Book of Esther, which is read at this time. Purim is a joyous holiday, celebrated by wearing of costumes, giving gifts to friends, giving to the poor, and socializing. Preceded by the Fast of Esther, Purim is a day of feasting. 

Building: Curtis Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room (474 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA) Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Education,Global Engagement,International Affairs,Politics/Policy/Law,Science,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Details: Environmental Studies Program RSVP Information: RSVP only needed for virtual attendants Event Contact Name: Sinet Kroch Event Contact Email: sinet.kroch@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S8KzfpD0Ts6akUrPm3r70Q Globally, over 300 transboundary river basins provide around 60% of the world’s river flow to nearly half the world's population, supported by around 600 internationally shared groundwater bodies. These internationally shared resources have historically been framed as potential sources of conflict due to incompatible interests, particularly the argument that water scarcity leads to war. Over the past three decades, our understanding of transboundary water conflict and cooperation has significantly changed. Initially focused on 'water wars' in the 1980s and 1990s, we now recognize that cooperation is more likely than conflict in international waters. However, we are still missing critical pieces of the evolving puzzle. Is cooperation going to continue to be more prevalent? Are new challenges, such as impacts from climate change, able to be addressed adequately? Join the presentation to explore trends, challenges, and opportunities for transboundary water conflict and cooperation.

Building: Cabot Intercultural Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Room 703 Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Sponsor Details: Center for South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies Speaker Name: Professor Gaiutra Bahadur (Rutgers University) RSVP Information: No Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Tom Guan Event Contact Email: yguan02@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 5126456416 Link: https://tufts.box.com/s/8n408rzshlcjdebkmilw10pkf5pdwpmz Professor Gaiutra Bahadur (Rutgers University) will map two migrations—South Asian indentured workers to the West Indies, and their descendants from Guyana to the United States—in this Center for South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies lecture chaired by Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor of History.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance A joyous spring Hindu festival that is dedicated to Krishna in some parts of India; in other parts of India, it is dedicated to Kama, the God of Pleasure. People throw colored water or colored powder in celebration. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.