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.

Building: Joyce Cummings Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: 177 College Ave, Medford Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Parents,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Subject: Innovation Event Sponsor: Gordon Institute Event Sponsor Details: Derby Entrepreneurship Center RSVP Information: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/competitions/newventurescompetition/ Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Carol Denning Event Contact Email: carol.denning@tufts.edu Link: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/competitions/newventurescompetition/ Join us for the Tufts New Ventures Competition live semifinals, where aspiring entrepreneurs showcase their innovative ideas and compete for a chance to advance to the finals! On Friday, March 14, 2025, head over to the Joyce Cummings Center or join on Zoom to witness the next generation of game-changers in action. The atmosphere will be buzzing with energy and creativity, making it the perfect opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and industry professionals.