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- Jun 106:00 PMPracticum in Sustainable AgricultureBuilding: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus Location Details: The Moraine Farm: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project 733 Cabot Street, Beverly MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Event Type: Academics,Career & Professional Development,Lectures & Seminars,Nutrition & Wellness,Special Events Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Contact: Julien Barrere (julien.barrere@tufts.edu), New Entry’s farm training manager Event Sponsor: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project RSVP Information: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Admission: $800 Open to Public: Yes Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/events New Entry’s Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build farm skills, expand their knowledge of vegetable production, and prepare them to pursue a career in sustainable agriculture. The practicum will support you to learn about efficient crop management practices, develop an entrepreneurial mindset—reflecting on how to optimize farm production—build resilience, and use time efficiently. Cost: $800; scholarships are available
- Jun 11–13ShavuotBuilding: 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. Or "Feast of Weeks," Shavuot marks the conclusion of the seven weeks following Pesach (Passover). It is a celebration of the harvest of first fruits and commemorates the giving of the Torah and Commandments at Mount Sinai. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jun 1212:00 PMMediterranean Destination: Virtual Cooking ClassBuilding: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus City: Off Campus Campus: Off Campus Event Type: Employee Events,Lectures & Seminars,Nutrition & Wellness Event sponsor (school, institute, center, etc.): University-wide Event Contact: Tufts University Human Resources Event Sponsor: Tufts University Human Resources RSVP Information: Register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ezP_5V6DRYyuvWOH1_CbUw Open to Public: No Faculty and staff will learn how to prepare quick easy meals, healthfully... the Mediterranean way! The program includes information on how to build a heart smart Mediterranean pantry to prepare quick, healthful meals in minutes! Recipes and meal planning information is included.
- Jun 13All dayAscension of JesusBuilding: 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 celebration of Jesus' ascension into heaven and enthronement as universal sovereign. It comes 40 days after Easter. The date observed by Protestants and Roman Catholics is often different from the date observed by Orthodox Christians. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jun 15–18Eid-al-Adha ('Id Al Adha)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. Approximate date (moon dependent). Also called "Festival of Sacrifice," one of the two main Islamic festivals (the other is Eid al-Fitr), this festival falls on the tenth day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage to Mecca. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jun 16All dayMartyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev JiBuilding: 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 fifth Guru (1563-1606), he built the Golden Temple of Amritsar to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste; the temple was constructed with doors facing all four directions. The first Sikh martyr, Arjan, is also remembered for his contributions to and compilation of the Sikh scriptures.