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Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Baha'i) The anniversary of the birth of the Bab, the herald of the new age for Baha'is. The Shrine of the Bab in Haifa, Israel, is part of the World Center of the Baha'i faith.

Building: Cabot Intercultural Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Link: https://forms.office.com/r/J4W7qXdUYw Kemba Walden stands at the forefront of cybersecurity and national security, combining a wealth of government and private sector experience with a vision for a secure digital future. As the Acting United States National Cyber Director from February to November of 2023, our nation’s highest-ranking leaders looked to her to shape the national cybersecurity policies and strategies that protect our critical infrastructure and make cyberspace safer for the organizations and individuals who depend on its stability and security. Walden, who has also served as assistant general counsel for Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit, is one of the most respected figures in cybersecurity circles, as well as one of the most sought-after thought leaders for organizations seeking to better understand how they can maximize the security of their businesses in a constantly evolving cyber landscape. Today, she is the president of the Paladin Global Institute, which was founded to bring the private capital perspective into technology policy. She also serves on the Boards of Endgame Systems LLC and Woods Academy. At the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), her tenure was marked by the implementation of innovative initiatives that bolstered the nation’s cyber defense capabilities, as well as a refreshingly collaborative approach between the private and public sectors to secure critical technology from increasingly complex cyber threats. Among various roles of influence throughout her career, Walden also served a decade at the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — most recently at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Between the DHS and ONCD, she was at Microsoft for three years, advising on advancing its cyber practices, promoting responsible innovation and attacking the scourge of ransomware crime.

Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ACbLuYK5R7udcgqOcvuiLA Building: Barnum Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Room 104 (first floor), Barnum Hall Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Elections,Politics/Policy/Law,Public Service/Government Event Sponsor: Tisch College of Civic Life RSVP Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1707817460999?aff=oddtdtcreator Admission/Cost: Free Register (In-Person)   Register (Virtual) Are the days of America's two-party system numbered? Adam Brandon, Senior Advisor at The Independent Center, thinks so. With more Americans identifying as independents, Brandon and his colleagues at The Independent Center are working to disrupt the Republican/Democrat duopoly and rally voters around alternative candidates who will appeal to the vast center. Young voters, especially millennials and Gen Z, have the power to make this idea a reality. Join a conversation with Adam Brandon to hear about his vision for organizing Independent voters and disrupting partisan politics in the U.S. The conversation will be moderated by Leela Strong, Newhouse Director of Tisch College's Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE).  Registration required, all are welcome. Lunch provided. This event is cosponsored by the Political Science Department, the Tufts Republicans and the Tufts Federalist Society.  Adam Brandon is a Senior Advisor at The Independent Center. His experience spans across foreign and domestic policy with the U.S. State Department, where he served as an intern in Washington, D.C. and Belfast, Northern, Ireland, and in politics working on both national and local campaigns. He most recently served as President of FreedomWorks for over a decade and was also a leading figure in the Tea Party movement. 

Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95122761558?pwd=z1zOug26VWYiJxu5EIUKO4e57pu8w9.1 Building: Pearson Chemical Laboratory City: Somerville, MA 02144 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Room P-106 Open to Public: No Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Chemistry department Speaker Name: Prof. Pietro Strobbia, University of Cincinnati Event Contact Name: Marianne O'Connell Event Contact Email: marianne.o_connell@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-2649 Department of Chemistry - Fall 2025 Seminar Series Title: TBA

Building: Interfaith Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Interns and Residents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Sponsor Details: University Chaplaincy, Africana Spirituality Community Gathering Series Event Contact Name: Humanist Chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas Event Contact Email: anthony.cruz_pantojas@tufts.edu Link: https://chaplaincy.tufts.edu/africana-spirituality-with-the-university-chaplaincy/ Everyone is welcome as we kick off this year’s Africana Spirituality series co-hosted by the Tufts University Chaplaincy and the Africana Center. Join us as we participate in what has been argued to be one of the most human actions there is: building community through sharing food. Together, we’ll eat and explore the purpose of this series and how spirituality has been a practice throughout history within the Africana Diaspora.

Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: No Tufts Global Education, in cooperation with the School of Engineering and the Program of Italian Studies, has created a 5-week summer program in Pavia, Italy. This program is designed for all students with an interest in Computer Science and an eagerness to learn about Italy, with its rich history and culture. No background in Italian language or Computer Science is needed. Join us on Wednesday, October 22, in Dowling Hall 730A from 12-1pm to learn more. RSVP at go.tufts.edu…

Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/91751499355?pwd=ZMaVbw35YjipbGaCVm3alpVg2S1mgN.1 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Event Subject: Education,Global Engagement Event Sponsor Details: Tufts Global Education Event Contact Email: globaleducation@tufts.edu Link: https://students.tufts.edu/tufts-global-education/explore/semesteryear-programs/tufts-programs/tufts-london Learn about Tufts in London from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. 

Building: Eaton Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Eaton 201 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence,Education,Politics/Policy/Law,Science Event Sponsor: Office of the President Event Sponsor Department / Area: CEVIHE - Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Ed RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 505-920-7539 Link: https://cevihe.org/fall2025lunchseries Do universities need “viewpoint diversity”? Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series explores politics and culture through three different formats: book conversations, timely current affairs discussions, and guest lectures by heterodox thinkers. Each week, participants will encounter sophisticated arguments associated with a diversity of ideological, religious, and cultural worldviews. Lunch will be provided. Please see the workshop schedule here for more details, and please contact us if you want to participate so we can add you to the Canvas site. Reading: Lisa Siraganian. “Seven Theses Against Viewpoint Diversity.” Academe Magazine, 2025. Discussant: Professor Michael Glennon, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Building: Tisch Library City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: We will be located at tables in front of the leisure reading area just beyond the lobby on the main floor (second floor) of Tisch Library. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Research Event Contact Name: User Experience and Student Success Department Event Contact Email: tischuess@elist.tufts.edu Link: https://tischlibrary.tufts.edu/node/3565 Starting on October 1 and continuing every Wednesday through December 10, librarians at Tisch Library will be hosting weekly drop-in research consultations. You can stop by for research help, including but not limited to: Developing keywords and search strategies Identifying and searching for sources Evaluating information types Planning and organizing your research On the following dates, StAAR writing consultants will also be joining us to offer drop-in writing support: October 22 November 12 December 3 No appointment necessary! Stop by whenever you can.

Building: Barnum Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: 100 Rabb Room, Barnum Dana Complex Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Speaker Name: Dr. Vilelmini Sosoni and Dr. Vasilis Manousakis Event Contact Name: Ravi Shankar Event Contact Email: ravi.shankar@tufts.edu Organized and presented by Tufts University students enrolled in ENG 0007: Creative Writing: Journalism.  Greek writer and digital scholar Dr. Vasilis Manousakis and Dr. Vilelmini Sosoni will discuss the use and limitations of AI as a generative translation tool. The duo will do a comparative analysis of Dr. Manousakis novel Tango in Blue Nights in three translations: one by the translation graduate students of Ionian University, one by AI, and one that is collaboration between the two. They will discuss the procedure and the outcomes, sharing insights into the changing world of literary translation. 

Building: Fung House 48 Professors Row City: Somerville, MA 02144 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Conference Room Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Arts,Humanities Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for the Humanities At Tufts (CHAT) Event Sponsor Details: Center for Humanities at Tufts Speaker Name: Heather Nathans RSVP Information: no rsvp needed Admission/Cost: free Event Contact Name: Amanda Pepper Event Contact Email: amanda.pepper@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 2037639353 Link: https://humanities.tufts.edu/events/chat-fellow-presentation-heather-nathans-1022 Join us on October 22 at 4:30 p.m. to hear original research by Faculty Fellow, Heather Nathans, entitled "Staging Southern Identity: Race, Ethnicity, and Power in Performance." A former Jumbo who earned her doctorate from the department, Nathans's scholarly interests include representations of race, gender, and ethnicity on the U.S. American stage, African American theatre, Jewish American theatre, musical theatre, 17th and 18th century French theatre, theatre historiography, English Restoration drama, and directing. Nathans is the Editor for the award-winning Studies in Theatre History and Culture series from the University of Iowa Press. She is the recipient of the John W. Frick Book Award from the American Theatre and Drama Society, the Betty Jean Jones Award from the American Theatre and Drama Society (www.atds.org…), and the Barnard Hewitt Award for Outstanding Research in Theatre History from the American Society for Theatre Research.

Building: Cabot Intercultural Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Cabot 703 Open to Public: Yes Link: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uDB8WP8f4zu8Rg Fletcher Professor Ian Johnstone joins Daniel Bodansky of the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law for this special event, co-sponsored by The Center for International Law & Governance and The Center for International Environment & Resource Policy. The panel will discuss the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and its advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. Light refreshments will be served.

Building: Olin Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Laminan Lounge Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Event Subject: Global Engagement,International Affairs Learn about Tufts in Beijing from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up". 

Building: 177 College Avenue City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: JCC180 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Graduate),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Event Subject: Career Development Event Sponsor: Gordon Institute Event Sponsor Details: Tufts Career Center and Derby Entrepreneurship Center RSVP Information: https://app.joinhandshake.com/login Link: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/consulting-101-with-bain/ Interested in the consulting industry?  Join Bain and Company and Glenn Engler, senior expert partner and Tufts alum, to demystify the work of a consultant, learn about entry level roles and opportunities, explore the skills and experiences that lead to getting hired as an intern, and understand the hiring timelines. The Tufts Career Center and the Derby Entrepreneurship Center will share critical resources that will set you up for success in this competitive industry.

Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Location confirmed after registration Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Postdoctoral Fellows,Students (Graduate) Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Science Event Sponsor: School of Engineering Event Sponsor Details: enggradstudies@tufts.edu Speaker Name: Kathleen A. Kramer Admission/Cost: Free admission with registration Event Contact Name: Pat Oduor Event Contact Email: patricia.oduor@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3783 Join us for Exceptional Leaders in STEM featuring Kathleen A. Kramer, president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and professor of electrical engineering at the University of San Diego. Kramer will share insights from her remarkable career in academia and industry, followed by a Q&A and networking dinner.