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- Oct 181:00 PMFamily and Children's Concert: Pep BandBuilding: 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 The Tufts Pep Band performs a concert for children and families. Michel Muller, director
- Oct 20–21Diwali (Dipavali)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.
- Oct 20All dayInstallation of Granth Sahib Ji as GuruEvent 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.
- Oct 21All dayDiwali (Mahavir Nirvana)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.
- Oct 219:00 AMTufts Community Workshop Day 2025 on CybersecurityBuilding: 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.
- Oct 2112:00 PMDrop-In Journaling at Goddard ChapelBuilding: 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.