Building: Aidekman Arts Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Alumnae Lounge Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Science Speaker Name: Jonah Bloch-Johnson RSVP Information: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/event/changfamilyprofessorship/event-information Event Contact Name: Ben White Event Contact Email: ben_m.white@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 6176272754 Link: https://rsvp.tufts.edu/event/changfamilyprofessorship/event-information Join President Sunil Kumar and Dean Barbara Brizuela to celebrate the Chang Family Assistant Professorship in the School of Arts and Sciences with a lecture on "Testing the Brakes: How Atmospheric Feedbacks Shape the Future of the Climate" from Jonah Bloch-Johnson. Reception to follow in Balch Lobby.

Building: Barnum Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: LL008 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Parents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Sponsor Details: Tisch College Speaker Name: Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solomont-speaker-series-ann-wolbert-burgess-tickets-1225570226539?aff=oddtdtcreator Admission/Cost: Free Link: https://tischcollege.tufts.edu/news-events/events/solomont-speaker-series-ann-wolbert-burgess Meet Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, D.N.Sc., APRN, FAAN, the renowned forensic nurse who transformed the way the FBI profiles and catches serial killers and inspired the Hulu documentary Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer and the popular Netflix series, Mindhunter.  An internationally recognized pioneer in the assessment and treatment of victims of trauma and abuse, Burgess co-founded one of the first hospital-based crisis counseling programs at Boston City Hospital. Her work led to the groundbreaking study of young victims and the impact of trauma on their growth and development, their families and communities. Burgess’ expertise led to a collaboration with the FBI’s newly created Behavioral Sciences Unit to study violent serial offenders, and the links between child abuse, juvenile delinquency, and subsequent perpetration. Her book A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind chronicles this work. Dr. Burgess will share old cases with the audience during her talk.

Campus: Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Parents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Health/Wellness,Medicine,Social Justice/Human Rights Event Sponsor Details: Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice RSVP Information: https://bmhc.vfairs.com/ Event Contact Name: Judith Jeanty Event Contact Email: Judith.Jeanty@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-636-3847 Link: https://bmhc.vfairs.com/ Be part of history at the 8th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference, happening April 4–5, 2025! This year, we’re diving into the groundbreaking theme: "Centering on the Role of Fathers in Addressing Maternal Health Inequities."  What’s in store: Powerful keynotes from leading voices. Fireside chat with policymakers, clinicians, and advocates. Bold discussions on the transformative role of fathers in saving the lives of Black mothers and babies   Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and act. Register today!

Building: SMFA City: Boston, MA 02115 Campus: Boston SMFA campus Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Arts,Community Celebration,Dental Medicine,Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence,Education,Engineering/Technology,Global Engagement,Health/Wellness,Humanities,Innovation,International Affairs,Medicine,Music,Politics/Policy/Law,Public Service/Government,Religion/Spirituality,Science,Social Justice/Human Rights,Sustainability/Climate,Theater/Dance,Veterinary Medicine Speaker Name: Daniela Rivera Event Contact Email: researchdevelopment@tufts.edu Link: https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/arts-society-dialogues SMFA at Tufts is teaming up with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Corporate and Foundation Relations to host a spring event featuring wide-ranging, interdisciplinary dialogues across the arts and contemporary society. Welcoming keynote speaker Daniela Rivera, this event aims to create new connections among Tufts faculty, artists, and students through thought-provoking panels, immersive demonstrations, engaging exhibits, and focused "provocations and conversations" sessions on themes such as risk, materiality, and sound. Open to the entire Tufts community, this is a unique opportunity to explore and exchange groundbreaking ideas.

Online Location Details: Zoom Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Parents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Health/Wellness,Politics/Policy/Law,Social Justice/Human Rights Event Sponsor Details: Tufts CTSI RSVP Information: https://airtable.com/appGqgYjJO1D8i6wb/shrwaplKwXQWrsR32 Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Email: info@tuftsctsi.org Link: https://www.tuftsctsi.org/events/tsd2025/ Tufts CTSI is excited to announce that its virtual 2025 Translational Science Day symposium is scheduled for Friday, April 4. The theme of this year’s symposium is "Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: Translating Gun Policy Science into Action to Reduce Firearm Violence." The symposium is free to attend, and registration is now open! Gun policy is currently viewed as a highly polarized, highly contentious issue. It is characterized as a zero-sum, winner-take-all game, as opposed to one where everyone benefits. However, there is more common ground on gun policy than people are led to believe, as well as ways to build on existing consensus to reach actionable solutions to gun violence. Featuring success stories at both the state and federal level, the symposium will explore how policymakers, academics, activists, and other stakeholders can help bridge the cultural and political divide to enact lasting and effective gun violence prevention policy. Together, we can change the contentious, overly simplistic way that gun policy is currently characterized in America.

Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/97660896830?pwd=VynUdbYVcUlwdStyXUl38oOMwhaQ0u.1 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Career Development Have you ever wondered what career options are available for undergraduate majors in psychology, cognitive brain science, biopsychology, clinical psychology, and engineering psychology? A panel of former undergraduate majors will come back to Tufts (virtually) to discuss their career paths and advice with you on Friday, April 4, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Please email lisa.shin@tufts.edu with questions.

Building: Cabot Intercultural Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Cabot Intercultural Center, 7th floor Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Global Engagement,International Affairs,Israel-Hamas war Event Sponsor Details: The Fares Center Speaker Name: Vali Nasr, William Granara, Khaled Fahmy, Elizabeth Thompson, Mouin Rabbani, Najwa Al-qattan. Event Contact Name: Amaia Elorza Arregi Event Contact Email: amaia.elorza_arregi@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 4344093037 12:30–1:30 p.m. First session: Vali Nasr, keynote lecture "On the Standing of the U.S. in the Middle East After the War on Gaza" 2:15–3:45 p.m. Second session: "The Middle East: How History is Reflected in the Present" 4:00–5:10 p.m. Third Session: "The Middle East: How History is Reflected in Current International Interventions"

Building: Joyce Cummings Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: 177 College Ave, Medford Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Parents,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Subject: Innovation Event Sponsor Details: Derby Entrepreneurship Center RSVP Information: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/newventures25-finals/ Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Carol Denning Event Contact Email: carol.denning@tufts.edu Link: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/newventures25-finals/ Join us for an exciting evening at the Tufts New Ventures Competition live finals and awards celebration! This highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025. Witness the culmination of innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit as the finalists compete for the grand prize. The event will be held at the Joyce Cummings Center and on Zoom, followed by an awards celebration. Experience the thrill of live pitches, as the brightest minds showcase their groundbreaking ventures. Network with like-minded individuals, industry experts, and potential investors, fostering valuable connections. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the beginning of game-changing innovations and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit. Mark your calendars and secure your spot today!

Building: Barnum Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: LL08 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Science Speaker Name: Professor Loring Tu Event Contact Name: Christoph Borgers Event Contact Email: cborgers@tufts.edu Link: https://math.tufts.edu/news-events/lectures/guterman-lectures Since time immemorial, people have wondered about the shape of the world we live in, first the Earth, then the universe. Professor Loring Tu will share some personal reflections on the geometrical and topological aspects of this question. What does mathematics bring to bear? What are some implications and possibilities?

Campus: Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints observance. Annual World General Conference of the Church held on Saturday and Sunday closest to this date each year. 

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the God Vishnu. The Ramayana, one of the Hindu epics that tells the story of Rama, is read during the previous eight days.

Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Room information will be sent to those who register Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Graduate),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement,Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Sponsor Details: Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence, University Chaplaincy Speaker Name: Project Shema RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1A3kXCWWctnfBDo Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu Please register for the workshop "Understanding Antisemitism in the Current Political Climate" and the dialogue following this session. Educational Session on Zoom: March 27th, 6-7pm ET Follow Up Dialogue Session in person (Medford Campus, food will be served) : April 6th, 2-4pm ET - location will be sent out to all registrants. This two-part program highly empowers participants to support inclusion and belonging efforts for the Jewish community. During the initial virtual session, we'll explore who Jews are, what antisemitism is, and how it operates. During the subsequent in-person session, we'll unpack how anti-Jewish harm shows up in the current political climate, including inside discourse around Israel & Palestine. Through small group discussion, pair shares, and Q&A there is ample time for unpacking difficult questions and challenging scenarios. Participants leave with a greater understanding of the Jewish community’s identities, lived experiences, and traumas, better prepared to be allies to the Jewish community, and how antisemitism ultimately undermines democratic, pluralistic societies and institutions

Building: Breed Memorial Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: 51 Winthrop St., Medford, MA Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Engineering/Technology,Innovation,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor Details: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Speaker Name: Linda J. Broadbelt RSVP Information: Register in advance Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Email: chbe@tufts.edu Link: https://go.tufts.edu/botsaris All students, faculty, postdocs, and staff are invited to the Gregory M. Botsaris Lecture, "Developing Strategies for Polymer Redesign and Recycling Using Reaction Pathway Analysis," to be delivered by Linda J. Broadbelt. She will discuss innovative approaches to repurposing polymers, including pyrolysis for plastic waste recovery, mechanistic modeling of polymer degradation, and the identification of bioprivileged molecules for sustainable design.

Building: Alumnae Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Alumnae Lounge, 40 Talbot Ave., Medford Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Students (Undergraduate) Event Sponsor Details: Environmental Studies Program and the Office of Sustainability Event Contact Name: Sinet Kroch Event Contact Email: sinet.kroch@tufts.edu Link: https://as.tufts.edu/environmentalstudies/academics/internships This event features around 25 student internship experiences, including internships at a wide variety of organizations and the Sustainable Solutions Fellow projects that focus on on-campus projects. This is a great event to get to know different environmental internship opportunities that environmental studies students participated in and to meet new people.

Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Distler Performance Hall Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Parents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Public Service/Government Event Sponsor Details: Tisch College with support from Department of Political Science, Tufts ACTION, and the Tufts Democrats. Speaker Name: Congressman Seth Moulton RSVP Information: https://tischcollege.tufts.edu/news-events/events/tisch-college-solomont-speaker-series-seth-moulton Admission/Cost: Free Link: https://tischcollege.tufts.edu/news-events/events/tisch-college-solomont-speaker-series-seth-moulton Join a dynamic conversation with U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA6). First elected to Congress in 2015, Rep. Moulton serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and China. He is also a member of the New Democrat Coalition, a center-left group of 110 pragmatic House Democrats who work across the aisle and across the Capitol to advance innovative, inclusive, and forward-looking policies. A proud Marine Corps veteran, Rep. Moulton served four tours in Iraq where he led a frontline infantry platoon in the first Marine company to enter Baghdad. He later worked to establish a free and independent Iraqi media, and served as a liaison to senior Iraqi military and political leaders for General Petraeus. Prior to his time in Congress, Rep. Moulton was managing director of Texas Central where he worked to build America’s first high-speed rail line.

Building: Cabot Intercultural Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Room 703 Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Sponsor Details: Center for South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies Speaker Name: Dr. Sonal Sharma (Tufts) RSVP Information: No Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Tom Guan Event Contact Email: yguan02@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 512-645-6416 Link: https://tufts.box.com/s/q1xl5r9ee6zoe7sf5jkk7mzbbngnv4pk Sonal Sharma (Tufts) will explore women domestic workers' organizing practices in India and South Africa in this Center for South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies lecture chaired by Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor of History.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance April 8 is the day to celebrate the birth of Buddha. It is said that sweet rain poured from the sky at his birth, so the celebration involves pouring Amacha for the Buddhist statue in Hanamido. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Celebrates the birthday of Lord Mahavira. Born with the name Vardhamana in ca. 599 BCE, he was later given the titles of honor, Mahavira ("Great Hero") and Jina ("Conqueror" or "Victor"), a title applied also to the other Tirthankaras.

Building: Curtis Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room (474 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA) Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Education,Global Engagement,Social Justice/Human Rights,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor Details: Environmental Studies Program RSVP Information: RSVP only needed for virtual attendants Event Contact Name: Sinet Kroch Event Contact Email: sinet.kroch@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gHJ_O6nMT0Ckix_Qzqu_1A This lecture examines how the Rarámuri people of Chihuahua, Mexico sustain their cultural identity and resist assimilation through korima, a principle of reciprocity that emphasizes mutual care and interconnectedness between people and the natural world. Traditionally practiced in the Sierra Madre mountains of western Mexico, korima has been adapted by urban-dwelling Rarámuri in border cities like Chihuahua and Ciudad Juárez. Amid challenges like industrialization and marginalization, the Rarámuri manifest korima in urban spaces through practices such as dressmaking, running, resource sharing, and preserving traditional ecological knowledge. These efforts transform Chihuahua and Ciudad Juárez into sites of cultural resistance and ecological stewardship. By exploring these adaptations, the lecture highlights the role of korima in addressing social and environmental injustices, offering insights into how indigenous frameworks of reciprocity can inform sustainability and resilience in urbanized contexts.

Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/D-ahpzn5ScO7LZLeW_7Ekg Building: Cabot Intercultural Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: ASEAN Auditorium Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Parents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Engineering/Technology,Innovation,Science,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor Details: Tisch College Speaker Name: Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich, AG11 RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-noah-wilson-rich-on-bees-sustainability-and-environmental-impact-tickets-1225584067939?aff=oddtdtcreator Admission/Cost: Free Link: https://tischcollege.tufts.edu/news-events/events/dr-noah-wilson-rich-bees-sustainability-and-environmental-impact Join a conversation and special reception with Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich about his journey from Tufts student to environmental innovator, the vital role bees play in sustaining ecosystems, and how his work bridges science, business, and civic engagement. Dr. Wilson-Rich, AG11, is the founder and chief scientific officer of The Best Bees Company and the Urban Beekeeping Laboratory and Bee Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity. What began at Tufts during his graduate studies investigating the collapse of honeybee populations eventually grew into The Best Bees Company, a pioneering organization dedicated to supporting pollinator health through research-informed practice and promoting urban beekeeping as a critical tool in environmental conservation. His book The Bee: A Natural History was published in 2014.