Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Hinduism) Perhaps the most popular of all Hindu festivals, also known as the Festival of Lights, it is dedicated to the goddess Kali in Bengal and to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, in the rest of India. As with several other festivals, Diwali is associated with one of the stories about the destruction of evil by Vishnu in one of his many manifestations. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Sikhism) This day celebrates Gobind Singh Ji's passing on guruship to Scripture, henceforth known as the Guru Granth Sahib.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Jainism) This "Festival of Lamps" celebrates the attainment of Moksa by Lord Mahavira. A burning lamp symbolizes the "light of knowledge," which dispels the darkness of delusion and ignorance.

Building: Alumnae Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Alumnae Lounge Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Interns and Residents Event Type: Community Engagement Event Subject: Education,Global Engagement,Public Service/Government Event Sponsor Details: Computer Science Speaker Name: Ming Chow RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/NQzkMkeManXXq91Z9 Event Contact Name: Ming Chow Event Contact Email: ming.chow@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-2225 This is a two-hour workshop day on cybersecurity where people can learn from Tufts University faculty, students, community, and industry leaders, in short sessions. This workshop day coincides with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Each workshop will provide tangible knowledge that can be used immediately. This community workshop is a partnership between the Department of Computer Science and Tisch College. This event is free and open to the public. Neighbors, community partners, and small business owners in Medford, Somerville, and Boston are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

Building: Goddard Chapel City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality Event Sponsor: Tufts University RSVP Information: Tufts University Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.

Online Location Details: Tufts University School of Medicine Building: Tufts Center for Medical Education City: Boston, MA 02111 Location Details: 145 Harrison Ave., first floor Boston, MA 02111 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Interns and Residents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium,Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Business,Clinical Care,Engineering/Technology,Health/Wellness,Innovation,Medicine,Research,Science Event Sponsor Details: Tufts CTSI RSVP Information: https://airtable.com/appWk1nJxJp9lKvfc/pagTct0TqzwabynIS/form Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Erin Gibson Event Contact Email: erin.gibson@tuftsmedicine.org Link: https://www.tuftsctsi.org/innovate2impact/ Do you have an idea or solution to a health or healthcare problem? Accelerate your drug, device, biologic, behavioral health intervention, or other innovation to the next level! Innovate2Impact is designed to propel your health-related innovation or idea through the next steps. Join us to showcase your early-stage concept or well-tested design, receive input from innovation experts, industry leaders, and clinical specialists, build collaborations, and explore funding opportunities. This four-part program is open to both emerging and experienced investigators working on health-related innovations. The series kicks off on Tuesday, October 21 with an Innovation Expo. The expo will showcase a variety of health-related innovations grounded in research, and teams developing innovations, investors, and anyone interested in improving health and healthcare are encouraged to attend. Emerging and experienced researchers may also submit abstracts via the registration link to participate in the lightning talks or poster session to gain valuable connections and potential funding opportunities.