Tufts Events

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic) A feast day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was born without sin.

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 Tufts Arab Music Ensemble performs a selection of instrumental and vocal music that represents a wide range of genres within the Arab world. Tareq Rantisi, director

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.

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 Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Chemistry department Speaker Name: Prof. Sara Buhrlage, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 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: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Room: Fisher Performance Room Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences The Tufts Klezmer Ensemble performs under director Michael McLaughlin.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic) Lady of Guadalupe Day commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary, Mexico’s patron saint, in Mexico City on December 12, 1531.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces in 165 BCE, which re-established for a time their religious and political freedom. 

Event Type: Deadline/Reminder Event Sponsor: School of Dental Medicine

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Wicca/Paganism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Winter Solstice, celebrating the longest night and the blessings of darkness as well as the rebirth of the sun god. 

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth (nativity) of Jesus. December 25 is the date of this observance for Roman Catholic, Protestant, and many Orthodox Christian churches. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Zoroastrianism) The anniversary of the death of the founder of the Zoroastrian faith.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at dawn. A minor Jewish fast from sunup to nightfall. 

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Zoroastrianism) Celebrates the creation of animals. Zoroastrians are encouraged to remember their practice of the equitable sharing of food during this observance.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.