Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces in 165 BCE, which re-established for a time their religious and political freedom. 

Online Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaJ99sGslxTAATnluH1Bj403BADIboky-3Az86pL0esXx9Ig/viewform?usp=dialog Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu The goal of these monthly roundtable discussions is to build a supportive community where faculty can discuss timely issues and strategies. This conversation is being convened by the Office of the Vice Provosts for Institutional Inclusive Excellence, Faculty, Education, and Research, and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching.

Event Type: Deadline/Reminder Event Sponsor: School of Dental Medicine

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Wicca/Paganism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Winter Solstice, celebrating the longest night and the blessings of darkness as well as the rebirth of the sun god. 

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth (nativity) of Jesus. December 25 is the date of this observance for Roman Catholic, Protestant, and many Orthodox Christian churches. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Zoroastrianism) The anniversary of the death of the founder of the Zoroastrian faith.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at dawn. A minor Jewish fast from sunup to nightfall. 

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Zoroastrianism) Celebrates the creation of animals. Zoroastrians are encouraged to remember their practice of the equitable sharing of food during this observance.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic) The Solemnity of Mary is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Buddhism) Mahayana Buddhist new year, the first full moon in January.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) Signifying the end of the 12 days of Christmas, Epiphany celebrates the visit of the Three Kings to the infant Jesus as the occasion of the manifestation of the Christ to the gentiles. The day is especially important in Latino/a cultures and in Orthodox churches. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) Commemorates the baptism of Jesus and the manifestation of the Trinity. The day is especially important in Latino/a cultures and in Orthodox churches. The Armenian Orthodox Church celebrates the nativity and theophany together. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.