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

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Islam) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Approximate date (moon dependent). The Holy Month of Ramadan is the month of fasting during which Muslims who are physically able do not eat or drink from the first sign of dawn until sunset in honor of the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. The evening meal is celebrated with family. Observance(s) during this time may include fasting. 

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christian-Catholic and Protestant) A special day of repentance observed by Protestant and Roman Catholic Christians to mark the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period (excluding Sundays) of prayer, repentance, and self-denial preceding Easter. The name derives from the practice of marking of the faithful with ashes to signify penitence. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work and may include fasting. 

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christanity-Orthodox) In the churches that follow the Gregorian calendar, Lent is a six-week observance (40 days excluding Sundays) beginning with Ash Wednesday and culminating in Holy Week. It is a time of repentance and sacrifice in preparation for Easter. Observance(s) during this time may include fasting.

Building: Olin Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Laminan Lounge Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement Event Subject: Global Engagement Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Romance Studies department Event Contact Name: Daniele Santucci Event Contact Email: daniele.santucci@tufts.edu An Italian/Portuguese celebration of Carnivale

Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Interns and Residents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7-uuxWvYu3f0KTlIkzTMGX_-JaMfeYrfKid4XGiID1-oNnA/viewform?usp=dialog Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu Link: https://diversity.tufts.edu/elevator-program/ Calling all Tufts community members! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for ELEVATORs. ELEVATORs (part of the ELEVATE initiative) is a learning community that focuses on daily practices to create a culture of inclusion. Participants can earn a micro-credential badge from Tufts, Inclusion Skills for Institutional Change, following completion of at least eight sessions throughout the year. Otherwise, come for one, or stay for all! Learn more about ELEVATE.