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- Aug 9All dayRaksha BandanEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Also abbreviated to Rakhi, it is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar.
- Aug 126:00 PMCrop Production Course - LiveOnline Location Details: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/crop-production-course?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=cropcoursesummer25 Open to Public: Yes Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu Link: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=cropcoursesummer25 Ready to start your own farm or grow your garden dreams? Join our nine-week crop production course to gain the practical skills and confidence you need to grow healthy food, care for the soil, and run a successful small farm or garden. This course is live via Zoom, and sessions will be recorded and shared. Who should take this course? Growers interested in sustainable farming practices Aspiring farmers who want to start their own business Home growers who want to expand their skills No prior farming experience is required!
- Aug 1410:00 AMTufts University Retirement Plans Information SessionOnline Location Details: https://www.myfidelitysite.com/TuftsUniversity/tufts-university/8222 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Event Subject: Financial Health Event Sponsor: Tufts University Event Sponsor Details: Human Resources RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration Link: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration Starting November 1, 2025, Fidelity Investments will be the sole provider of administrative services for both the Tufts University-Funded Retirement Plan – 401(a) and the Self-Funded Retirement Plan – 403(b). Dan Shea and Matt Greeke from Fidelity will be hosting this virtual information session to review what the transition to Fidelity means and how it may affect you.
- Aug 15All dayAssumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Commemorates the assumption of Mary, mother of Jesus, into heaven.
- Aug 15All dayDormition of the TheotokosEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy The Dormition of the Mother of God is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. It celebrates the "falling asleep" of Mary the Theotokos, and her being taken up into heaven.
- Aug 16All dayKrishna JanmashtamiEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Celebrates the birthday of Krishna. According to the Hindu epics, Krishna was the eighth incarnation of the God Vishnu, opposed to the demon Kansa, who was responsible for the increase of evil in the world. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song.