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- Aug 2–3Tisha B'AvEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Tisha B'Av is an annual fast day in Judaism, on which a number of disasters in Jewish history occurred, primarily the destruction of both Solomon's Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the Roman Empire in Jerusalem. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Aug 45:00 PMPracticum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On CourseCampus: 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.
- 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 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.