Tufts Events

Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus,Boston SMFA campus,Grafton campus,Medford/Somerville campus,Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Begins at sundown on the first day listed. 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: Tisch Library City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Austin Room  Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Staff Event Type: Community Engagement Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/4RddX6hPKbie2gfy8 Link: https://diversity.tufts.edu/events/ Tufts staff and administrators are invited to join the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence for monthly gatherings of community, connection, and joy.  Drop-in for a quick visit or stay the whole time! Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy 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, but in 2025, the date is the same. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Building: Tufts Center for Medical Education City: Boston, MA 02111 Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus Location Details: MedEd Room 114 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Medicine Event Sponsor: School of Medicine Speaker Name: Keynote Speaker: Judith Steinberg The 26th Annual Primary Care Precepting Faculty Development Conference, PCP 2025, will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Tufts University School of Medicine, 145 Harrison Ave, Boston. The conference is geared toward our faculty, fellows, and residents who teach in a primary care setting. All disciplines are welcome.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy 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: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Room: Distler Performance Hall Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu Music by Jacob Kremberg, Johann Schenk, and J.P. Rameau with Pamela Dellal, voice, Catherine Liddell, Baroque lute and theorbo, Frances Conover Fitch, harpsichord, and Jane Hershey, viola da gamba.

Campus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farm and office: 733 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is an initiative of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/ Admission/Cost: $800; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Julien Barrere Event Contact Email: julien.barrere@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/practicum-sustainable-agriculture-hands-course The Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build their farm skills and expand their knowledge of vegetable production and sustainable agriculture. The course is designed for people who are new or beginner farmers and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm, if that is their goal.

Online 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.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy 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 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage to Mecca. In commemoration of Abraham’s faith, sheep, goats and camels are offered to God, and the meat is distributed to the poor and needy. Eid al-Adha is observed whether or not one is on pilgrimage. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy 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, but in 2025, the date is the same. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Campus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farm and office: 733 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is an initiative of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/ Admission/Cost: $800; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Julien Barrere Event Contact Email: julien.barrere@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/practicum-sustainable-agriculture-hands-course The Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build their farm skills and expand their knowledge of vegetable production and sustainable agriculture. The course is designed for people who are new or beginner farmers and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm, if that is their goal.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy The fifth Guru (1563-1606), Arjan 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.

Campus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farm and office: 733 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is an initiative of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/ Admission/Cost: $800; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Julien Barrere Event Contact Email: julien.barrere@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/practicum-sustainable-agriculture-hands-course The Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build their farm skills and expand their knowledge of vegetable production and sustainable agriculture. The course is designed for people who are new or beginner farmers and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm, if that is their goal.

Online Location Details: More details to come soon. Building: Joyce Cummings Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Joyce Cummings Center - Ballroom177 College Avenue, Medford MA Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement,Conference/Panel Event/Symposium,Lecture/Presentation/Seminar,Performance Event Subject: Community Celebration,Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence,Education Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost Event Sponsor Department/Area: Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence Event Sponsor Details: Alaina Macaulay and Rikki Morrow-Spitzer RSVP Information: More details to come soon Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 8572938048 This year’s Juneteenth celebration, held in collaboration with the cities of Medford and Somerville, will offer a space for the Tufts community to learn about the historical struggle for liberation and unification of people who identify as coming from the African diaspora. This community celebration will feature local artists, vendors and educators as we seek to recognize the resilience of the Black community through a range of media. Join us to reflect, rejoice, and shine a light on the importance of unity during this time.

Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus,Boston SMFA campus,Grafton campus,Medford/Somerville campus,Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy 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. 

Campus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farm and office: 733 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is an initiative of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/ Admission/Cost: $800; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Julien Barrere Event Contact Email: julien.barrere@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/practicum-sustainable-agriculture-hands-course The Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build their farm skills and expand their knowledge of vegetable production and sustainable agriculture. The course is designed for people who are new or beginner farmers and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm, if that is their goal.

Building: Joyce Cummings Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Lantern Room  Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Staff Event Type: Community Engagement Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/4RddX6hPKbie2gfy8 Link: https://diversity.tufts.edu/events/ Tufts staff and administrators are invited to join the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence for monthly gatherings of community, connection, and joy.  Drop-in for a quick visit or stay the whole time! Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The first day of the first month of the Islamic year. This day commemorates the Hijra ("migration") of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 C.E., where the first Islamic community was established.