Building: Fung House 48 Professors Row City: Somerville, MA 02144 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: First floor conference room Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement,Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Humanities,Politics/Policy/Law,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for the Humanities At Tufts (CHAT) Event Sponsor Details: University Ecologies RSVP Information: No RSVP required Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Alex Blanchette Event Contact Phone: 203-763-9353 Link: https://humanities.tufts.edu/events/second-meeting-commons-and-commoning-study-group-102 The University Ecologies team invites you to join us for the second session of the Commons and Commoning study group on Thursday, October 2 from 1–3 p.m. at the Center for the Humanities at Tufts (48 Professors Row). Attached to the Mellon Foundation project, University Ecologies, and the Question of the Commons, this group will meet every 2–3 weeks to discuss some readings and host open discussions on how we might nurture university environments. Readings are brief, snacks are plentiful, conversation is welcoming and generous. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome. For copies of the readings, or for more information, please contact Modhumita Roy (modhumita.roy@tufts.edu) or Alex Blanchette (alex.blanchette@tufts.edu).

Building: Eaton Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Eaton Hall room 260 5 The Green Medford, MA Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Arts,Humanities,Religion/Spirituality Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for the Humanities At Tufts (CHAT),English department Event Sponsor Details: Center for Humanities at Tufts Speaker Name: Mark Irwin and Stephen Haven RSVP Information: Tufts University Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Amanda Pepper Event Contact Email: amanda.pepper@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 203-763-9353 Link: https://humanities.tufts.edu/events/poetry-reading-and-conversation-mark-irwin-and-stephen-haven-102 The English department and the Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) invite the entire community to a special event with two visiting poets, Mark Irwin and Stephen Haven. Mark Irwin is the author of Once When Green, and also the winner of the Juniper Prize in Poetry. Stephen Haven, author of Flight From Meaning, is a finalist for England's International Beverly Prize for Literature. These poets will read from and discuss their new books with the Tufts audience. Irwin's and Haven's new collections explore the enduring spirit of life, imagination, and nature in a world bound by capitalism, technology, and violence—reminding us of what we still have that's worth living for. All are welcome. Please contact sara.akant@tufts.edu with questions.

Campus: Off-campus Location Details: Emerson College Bill Bordy Theater 216 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02116 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: Clinical Care,Health/Wellness,Innovation,Medicine,Research,Science Event Sponsor Details: Tufts CTSI RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQVyHZ7ePPxaT6m Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Chloe Yang Event Contact Email: Chloe.Yang@tuftsmedicine.org Link: https://www.tuftsctsi.org/events/adapt2025/ Register now to join Tufts CTSI and the ADAPT Coalition for the 9th Annual ADAPT Community Health Symposium, “Rooted in Resilience: Looking Back to Look Forward.” This half-day, in-person only event will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. EST, at the Emerson College Bill Bordy Theater (216 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116). The symposium convenes researchers, community-based leaders and organizations, students, and representatives across sectors to discuss local community-prioritized health issues and solutions. Together, we will explore lessons learned from grassroots efforts to further the health of our local communities, as well as learn about innovative strategies local scholars and community-based organizations are implementing to advance their work across sectors. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) language interpretation will also be available for attendees.

Online Location Details: Zoom (Link to be posted) Open to Public: Yes Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost Event Sponsor Department / Area: Office of the Vice Provost for Research Event Contact Email: ovpr@tufts.edu Link: https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/ovpr-forum-0 Join us to learn about our units, explore our programs and initiatives, and engage in a Q&A session with our senior leadership.

Building: Barnum Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Rabb Room (Room 100), Barnum Hall  Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate) Event Sponsor: Tisch College of Civic Life Event Sponsor Details: Tisch College of Civic Life and the Civic Studies Program RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/kp4tNnxpU3Z9g8ex5 Admission/Cost: Free Link: https://tischcollege.tufts.edu/news-events/events/civic-studies-community-social Register (In-Person Only) Are you currently co-majoring in civic studies (CVS), minoring in peace and justice studies (PJS) or entrepreneurship for social impact (ESI), or are interested in doing so? Join the civic studies program's first-ever community social to meet fellow CVS students, learn more about the program, enjoy snacks and treats, enter to win a raffle, and have fun with your CVS cohort. Undeclared students interested in co-majoring in CVS and/or minoring in PJS or ESI are welcome. Registration required.   

Building: Academic Quad City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Community Engagement Event Subject: Community Celebration Event Sponsor Details: Tufts University Office of Government and Community Relations Event Contact Name: Leah Boudreau Event Contact Email: leah.boudreau@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3780 Link: https://cday.tufts.edu/ Tufts Community Day is an annual Tufts tradition, celebrating arts, innovation and community. Our campus neighbors are invited to join us on our Medford/Somerville campus, along with community partners, students, staff, and faculty for a day of live entertainment, family friendly activities, and free food.