Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Translates as "Eighth Day of the Assembly;" unclear purpose in the bible and has had many forms of celebration. Comes at the end of Sukkot and almost coincides with Simchat Torah. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Translates as "Rejoicing of the Law." Joyous festival in which the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah in the synagogue is completed and its first book begun again. The celebration typically includes singing, dancing, and marching with Torah scrolls. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Building: Goddard Chapel City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality Event Sponsor: Tufts University RSVP Information: Tufts University Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.

Building: Tisch Library City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Tisch Library, room 304 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Students (Graduate),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Education,Politics/Policy/Law,Social Justice/Human Rights Event Sponsor Details: Tisch Library and Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) Speaker Name: Harrison Inefuku, Rose Lopez, Jason Stiles RSVP Information: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/15239133 Event Contact Name: Kimberly Forero-Arnias Event Contact Email: kimberly.forero@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/15239133 What counts as scholarship? While the written word has often dominated the response to this question, podcasting as a path to share scholarship beyond the walls of the academy is gaining momentum. Join us for an evening of discussion around expanding the scholarly conversation, bias in academic publishing, and ways the MyTERN Conversation podcast helps enact restorative justice. We'll hear from Harrison Inefuku as he shares insights from his work on this topic, particularly his writing “Relegated to the Margins.” This year's MyTERN Fellows Rocio Lopez and Jason Stiles will share their experiences recording, editing, and publishing the MyTERN Conversations podcast, and attendees will enjoy a gallery crawl of an exhibit focused around season five of MyTERN Conversations. Light snacks and beverages provided.

Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff,Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Health/Wellness Event Sponsor: Tufts University Event Sponsor Details: Office of Emergency Management RSVP Information: Sign up through Tufts Learning Center Event Contact Name: Andre Watson Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/ec27b3f8-a435-4737-8518-1e12917102bc/ Tufts Public Safety will be offering Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training this semester to all members of the Tufts University community.  In these 60-minute sessions, participants will learn strategies if confronted with an active shooter situation. The training expands on the tools and techniques found in the Tufts University Emergency Response Guide found at https://emergency.tufts.edu/guide/.  NOTE: Session locations will be emailed upon registration.

Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Room: Distler Performance Hall Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Time Gaps. From earliest possible historical models, Tufts Composers enter ancient structures through new doors. Past+Future=Present.