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- Oct 11–12Yom KippurBuilding: Off Campus Campus Location: Off-campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Day of Atonement, the conclusion of the Ten Days of Awe, Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. It is characterized by repentance, fasting, and forgiveness. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work and may include fasting.
- Oct 1110:30 AMCivilian Response to Active Shooter TrainingBuilding: Tisch Library Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Room 304 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience(s): Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk Subject: Health/Wellness Event Sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Tufts University Event Sponsor Details: Office of Emergency Management Event Contact: ready@tufts.edu RSVP Information: Sign up through Tufts Learning Center Link: https://emergency.tufts.edu/training/civilian-response-active-shooter-course This training course is designed to provide tools and techniques on how to react to an active shooter / active threat. This training expands upon information found in the Tufts University Emergency Response Guide. This platform is modeled around the Avoid, Deny, Defend response to an active shooter. Avoid: Trust your instincts and don’t delay. Get away as quickly as possible. Deny: If you can’t flee, obstruct or deny the active shooter access to your area. Defend: If all else fails… fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger. This class is open to Tufts students, faculty, and staff.
- Oct 12All dayDusserah (Vijaya Dashami)Building: Off Campus Campus Location: Off-campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy A celebration of the triumph(s) of good over evil.
- Oct 12–16Ghambar AyathermBuilding: Off Campus Campus Location: Off-campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop, and the return of herds from pasture.
- Oct 14All dayIndigenous Peoples' DayBuilding: Off Campus Campus Location: Off-campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.
- Oct 1412:00 PMTime for Pause: Mindfulness for Health Sciences Students - Monday Sessions (RSVP Required)Building: Tufts Center for Medical Education Campus Location: Boston Health Sciences campus City: Boston, MA 02111 Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus Location Details: Time for Pause: Mondays Starts September 9 Med Ed 812 Open to Public: No Primary Audience(s): Students (Graduate),Students (Undergraduate) Subject: Health/Wellness Event Contact: jennifer.pustz@tufts.edu RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KtCY6bIerReil8 Event Admission: ***Because space and materials are limited, first priority for registration will go to those who feel they can commit to attending at least 4 of the 6 sessions. If space is available, we will open individual sessions in the series to students who are interested in drop-in opportunities. Link: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KtCY6bIerReil8 Time for Pause: Mindfulness for Health Sciences Students is a 6-week seminar that will give you an opportunity to practice a variety of mindfulness skills and helps you schedule time for self-care during the week. Time for Pause: Mondays Sessions Starts September 9 Med Ed 812 Time for Pause: Tuesdays Sessions Starts September 10 Med Ed 852 All sessions: 12:00 - 12:50 pm Refreshments provided! Participants will receive a journal to record their progress and a new stress-relief item each week! Space in this special program is limited. ***Registration priority will be given to students who feel they can commit to attending 4 of 6 sessions. Register HERE.