Building: Breed Memorial Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement Event Sponsor Details: Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu Tufts Table is a community dinner that is free and open to students, faculty, and staff from across all four campuses (Boston, Grafton, Medford/Somerville, and SMFA at Tufts). Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence in collaboration with faculty, staff, and student leaders across our four campuses, Tufts Table provides community members, who might not otherwise cross paths, with the opportunity to make connections and share perspectives on a variety of subjects impacting our community. These subjects include: exploring our intersectional identities, finding a sense of belonging at Tufts, and creating a more inclusive community.

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 From Handel to Hamlisch. The Tufts Opera Ensemble, directed by Carol Mastrodomenico and Thomas Stumpf, presents scenes of love and laughter from the worlds of opera, operetta, and musical theater.

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 Attah Poku leads Kiniwe in a performance of music and dance from Ghana featuring Mohammed Alidu, Agbekor Drum and Dance Society, and New England Conservatory’s Mile Norvisi ensemble.

Building: 51 Winthrop Street City: Medford, MA 02155 Location Details: Breed Memorial Hall 51 Winthrop St. Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Community Engagement Event Subject: Arts Event Sponsor Details: ArtsMedford RSVP Information: rita.o.dioguardi@gmail.com Event Contact Name: Sarah Beardslee Event Contact Email: info@beadsbybeardslee.com Event Contact Phone: 781-393-5663 Come to the Winter Holiday Market for arts, crafts, and music! There will be 20+ vendors, and all are invited.

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 Wind Ensemble. TUWE performs a concert for children and families. Ray Daniels, director

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 TSO presents their fall concert under the direction of John Page.

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 Uyon-Uyon Mat-Matan. Gamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform a concert of Javanese gamelan music with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Peni Candra Rini. Barry Drummond, director.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Buddhism) Day of commemoration for the Buddha having achieved enlightenment. 

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: 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: 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.