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- Jan 7All dayChristmas (Orthodox)Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jan 15–16Laylat al-Isra'wa al-Mi'raj (Mi'raj al-Nabiy)Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Islam) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Commemorates the ascension (al-Mi'raj) of the Prophet to heaven following his night journey (al Isra') from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent to heaven and return the same night.
- Jan 19All dayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayEvent Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.
- Jan 20All dayBirthday of Guru Gobind Sing JiEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Sikhism) 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 23All dayVasant Panchami (Sri Pancami)Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Hinduism) One of many festivals to honor the advent of spring, this day is celebrated particularly in North India, where it is associated with Saraswati, the goddess of learning; however, it also retains connection with the goddess Lakshmi.
- Jan 291:00 PMELEVATORs: Cultivating a Culture of Care and Belonging SessionLocation Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Interns and Residents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7-uuxWvYu3f0KTlIkzTMGX_-JaMfeYrfKid4XGiID1-oNnA/viewform?usp=dialog Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu Link: https://diversity.tufts.edu/elevator-program/ Calling all Tufts community members! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for ELEVATORs. ELEVATORs (part of the ELEVATE initiative) is a learning community that focuses on daily practices to create a culture of inclusion. Participants can earn a micro-credential badge from Tufts, Inclusion Skills for Institutional Change, following completion of at least eight sessions throughout the year. Otherwise, come for one, or stay for all! Learn more about ELEVATE.