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Thursday, October 2, 2025
- All dayFirst StepsJumbo Life Calendar | Dowling 745 A and Zoom
Join Tufts Global Education staff to learn about the first steps for studying abroad during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Learn more at http://tufts.presence.io/event/first-steps-6 - All dayYom KippurEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Day of Atonement, the conclusion of the Ten Days of Awe, Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. It is characterized by repentance, fasting, and forgiveness. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work and may include fasting.
- All dayDusserah (Vijaya Dashami)Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Hinduism) A celebration of the triumph(s) of good over evil.
- 10:00 AM1hCivilian Response to Active Shooter TrainingOpen 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: Register through Zoom Event Contact Name: Andre Watson Event Contact Email: ready@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DFWg8s5PQTCmg_eYjgeqSQ#/registration 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 emergency.tufts.edu/response-guide/.
- 12:00 PM1h[ENVS] Flow Like Water: Non-Profit Work in the Environmental FieldBuilding: Curtis Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Room: Curtis Hall - Multipurpose Room Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Environmental Studies program RSVP Information: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-8Ys5YFoTnKa9hqIXEr6zQ Link: https://as.tufts.edu/environmentalstudies/news-events/hoch-cunningham-lecture-series#oct2 Environmental work is like any other work, except it faces a lot more impediments, given the makeup of our economy. It will feel like swimming against the current. Have you noticed how water finds its way? What can we learn from water? As examples, Kannan will explain the impediments and resolutions in some Eastie Farm projects, whether it's about acquiring land as a grassroots community organization or building a greenhouse powered by an energy source unfamiliar to us, i.e. geothermal. The impediments faced range from the mundane (e.g.: permitting) to systemic and cultural ones (e.g.: hyper-individualism vs collectivism). How to go after low-hanging fruit: Train the mind away from focusing on what’s hard How to move in multiple directions simultaneously: Bust silos How to start small: Fight that attraction to big How to deal with the current system while changing it: Start where you are How to sustain the work, through thick and thin: Shrink, don’t disappear
- 12:00 PM1h 30mFletcher Reads the Newspaper: Does the U.S. Need a Department of War or a Department of Defense?Building: Cabot Intercultural Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegpC7jEBp3NmPyPLWjrElTpftZQVURE-BUyNP750YX-mI_bQ/viewform The Institute for Business in the Global Context team is excited to invite you to the IBGC Open House. We combine this event with this semester's installment of Fletcher Reads the Newspaper—a beloved event series where we explore a current topic from the news and discuss it with experts. You can access past FRTN articles here. Please join us for the upcoming Fletcher Reads the Newspaper: Does the U.S. Need a Department of War or a Department of Defense? What’s Best for World Peace? Discussants Elliot Ackerman F03 – New York Times bestselling author and Marine Veteran Prof. Monica Toft – Professor of International Politics and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies, the Fletcher School Prof. Bhaskar Chakravorti – Dean of Global Business at the Fletcher School Prof. Alex de Waal - Research Professor, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation
- 12:00 PM1h 30mOpen House: The Institute for Business in the Global ContextBuilding: Cabot Intercultural Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Cabot 702 Open to Public: Yes The Institute for Business in the Global Context is excited to invite visitors to the IBGC Open House. Come and join us for lunch and learn more about our services and student experiential learning opportunities.
- 1:00 PM2hSecond Meeting of the Commons and Commoning Study GroupBuilding: Fung House 48 Professors Row City: Somerville, MA 02144 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: First floor conference room Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement,Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Humanities,Politics/Policy/Law,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for the Humanities At Tufts (CHAT) Event Sponsor Details: University Ecologies RSVP Information: No RSVP required Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Alex Blanchette Event Contact Phone: 203-763-9353 Link: https://humanities.tufts.edu/events/second-meeting-commons-and-commoning-study-group-102 The University Ecologies team invites you to join us for the second session of the Commons and Commoning study group on Thursday, October 2 from 1–3 p.m. at the Center for the Humanities at Tufts (48 Professors Row). Attached to the Mellon Foundation project, University Ecologies, and the Question of the Commons, this group will meet every 2–3 weeks to discuss some readings and host open discussions on how we might nurture university environments. Readings are brief, snacks are plentiful, conversation is welcoming and generous. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome. For copies of the readings, or for more information, please contact Modhumita Roy (modhumita.roy@tufts.edu) or Alex Blanchette (alex.blanchette@tufts.edu).
- 4:00 PM1hFirst Gen Support GroupJumbo Life Calendar | 120 Curtis Street, CMHS
A drop-in support group for first-generation college students to connect, share experiences, and support each other. It’s a space to talk about challenges like navigating college resources, imposter feelings, family or financial stress, and more. Together, we’ll build community and help each other feel more supported and prepared for college life. For inquiries and to schedule a required pre-group meeting, contact Cristina.Urton@tufts.edu or Anna.Richmon@tufts.edu or complete an interest form at www.tinyurl.com/cmhsgroups
Learn more at http://tufts.presence.io/event/first-gen-support-group-6 - 4:00 PM1hLet's Talk with CMHSJumbo Life Calendar | Tisch Library Austin Conference Room, Room 226
Let's Talk is an easy, low-commitment way to speak to a CMHS counselor about challenges in your life.
You can talk about specific problems, brainstorm solutions, and consider next steps. Individual drop-ins are 15 to 20 minutes, and Let’s Talk meetings are not therapy. No appointment needed -- just drop in!
Learn more at http://tufts.presence.io/event/lets-talk-with-cmhs-6 - 5:30 PM1hTufts in London Info SessionJumbo Life Calendar | Dowling Hall 745B
Join us on on Thurs., Oct 2 from 5:30-6:30pm in Dowling Hall 745B to learn about Tufts in London from the program director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served. Please RSVP by clicking "sign up".Â
Learn more at http://tufts.presence.io/event/tufts-in-london-info-session-3 - 6:00 PM1hWMFO Speed Dating at The Sink!Jumbo Life Calendar | The Sink in the Campus Center
WMFO members are encouraged to come mingle at this speed dating event at the Sink! DJs will get to bond over shared interests and a Cinny Vanilly. Pre-registration required.
Learn more at http://tufts.presence.io/event/wmfo-speed-dating-at-the-sink - 6:00 PM2hFresh BobaJumbo Life Calendar | Gong Cha, 414 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02144
Sip, chew, repeat! 🍹? Join us for a fresh boba break full of sweet sips, fun vibes, and bubbles of joy you don’t want to miss! Don’t forget to bring your tufts ID!
Tell a friend to tell a friend, See you at Gong Cha, in Davis Square, starting from 6PM and Don’t forget to bring your tufts ID! Your next favorite sip is waiting!
Learn more at http://tufts.presence.io/event/fresh-boba - 6:30 PM1h 30mAlt-J Yom Kippur Break FastJumbo Life Calendar | Interfaith Center (58 Winthrop)
Looking for a student-run grassroots Jewish group on campus to break fast with? Come join Alternative Jews at Tufts to enjoy bagels and participate in ritual. We will be hosting our Yom Kippur break fast on October 2nd at the Interfaith Center (58 Winthrop St) at 6:30pm. We believe in the liberation of all people and aim to make our space accessible to Jewish and non-Jewish students of all levels of involvement and connection. Learn more at http://tufts.presence.io/event/alt-j-yom-kippur-break-fast - 7:00 PM2hPoetry Reading and Conversation with Mark Irwin and Stephen HavenBuilding: Eaton Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Eaton Hall room 260 5 The Green Medford, MA Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Arts,Humanities,Religion/Spirituality Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for the Humanities At Tufts (CHAT),English department Event Sponsor Details: Center for Humanities at Tufts Speaker Name: Mark Irwin and Stephen Haven RSVP Information: Tufts University Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Amanda Pepper Event Contact Email: amanda.pepper@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 203-763-9353 Link: https://humanities.tufts.edu/events/poetry-reading-and-conversation-mark-irwin-and-stephen-haven-102 The English department and the Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) invite the entire community to a special event with two visiting poets, Mark Irwin and Stephen Haven. Mark Irwin is the author of Once When Green, and also the winner of the Juniper Prize in Poetry. Stephen Haven, author of Flight From Meaning, is a finalist for England's International Beverly Prize for Literature. These poets will read from and discuss their new books with the Tufts audience. Irwin's and Haven's new collections explore the enduring spirit of life, imagination, and nature in a world bound by capitalism, technology, and violence—reminding us of what we still have that's worth living for. All are welcome. Please contact sara.akant@tufts.edu with questions.
- 7:00 PM1h 60mAAC Senior SocialJumbo Life Calendar | Asian American Center - 1st Floor
What’s on your Senior Year Bucket List?ÂHaven’t made one yet, or just curious what’s on everyone else’s list for their last year at Tufts? Come hang out at the AAC’s Senior Social: Bucket List Edition on Thursday, October 2 at 7PM!We’ll have mocktails, food, and plenty of conversation about how we want to make the most of senior year. Bring your ideas and your friends to kick off the year with inspiration and great vibes!
Learn more at http://tufts.presence.io/event/aac-senior-social