Building: Tufts Center for Medical Education Campus: Boston - Health Sciences City: Boston, MA 02111 Campus: Boston - Health Sciences Location Details: In-person *with food* in Deblois Auditorium (145 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111) and Zoom Event Type: Israel-Hamas war,Lectures & Seminars Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): School of Medicine,University-wide Event Contact: Kim Burke Event Sponsor: The TUSM Global Health Faculty Council, the Tufts Center for Global Public Health, and the Office for Institutional Inclusive Excellence at Tufts University RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RAbJUvOlTwWTNxr4DCYbkw#/registration Open to Public: No Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RAbJUvOlTwWTNxr4DCYbkw#/registration The war in the Gaza Strip has had dire public health consequences for its 2.2 million residents. Speakers will discuss recent spatial analyses of damage to civilian infrastructure that is critical for sustaining health (including water and medical facilities), challenges related to food insecurity and imminent famine, structural barriers to healthcare delivery before the current conflict, and the role of medical and public health specialists in times of conflict.

Building: Gantcher Center Campus: Medford/Somerville Campus City: Medford, MA 02155 Location Details: Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center Event Type: Other Open to Public: Yes Link: https://chaplaincy.tufts.edu/baccalaureate/ The Baccalaureate Ceremony for the senior class at Tufts is a tradition that began in 1864. Baccalaureate is a cherished moment during Commencement Weekend, and last time for the senior class to be alone together as a class. One senior is selected to give the class speech, called the Wendell Phillips Address, and the president offers his parting words to the class. The context is a multifaith and multicultural celebration honoring the diversity of spiritualities, philosophies, and cultures at Tufts in the form of music, readings, and benedictions.

Building: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus Event Type: Multifaith Calendar Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy Open to Public: Yes The commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus following his ascension, Pentecost is considered the "birthday" of the Christian church (Acts 2:1-11). It comes 50 days after Easter (Pascha, Orthodox Easter). Roman Catholic and Protestant Christians often observe Pentecost on a different date from Orthodox Christians. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Other Open to Public: Yes Link: https://commencement.tufts.edu/ Phase I (9–11 a.m.): All-University Commencement ceremony. Location: The Green, between Ballou and Bendetson. Phase II (11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.): Individual department ceremonies and luncheons. Locations vary.

Building: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus Event Type: Multifaith Calendar Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy Open to Public: Yes Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Summer Solstice, celebrating the longest day and the blessings of light as well as the beginning of the sun god's death.

Building: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus Event Type: Multifaith Calendar Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University Chaplaincy Open to Public: Yes Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Commemorates the day in 1844 on which he announced his identity as the "Bab" ("Gate"), the herald of the new age.