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Tufts Events
- Jun 6–7Eid-al-Adha ('Id Al Adha)Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Approximate date (moon dependent). Also called "Festival of Sacrifice," one of the two main Islamic festivals (the other is Eid al-Fitr), this festival falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Zul-Hijja and is the concluding act of pilgrimage to Mecca. In commemoration of Abraham’s faith, sheep, goats and camels are offered to God, and the meat is distributed to the poor and needy. Eid al-Adha is observed whether or not one is on pilgrimage. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jun 8All dayPentecost (Orthodox)Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy The commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus following his ascension, Pentecost is considered the "birthday" of the Christian church (Acts 2:1-11). It comes 50 days after Easter (Pascha, Orthodox Easter). Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jun 95:00 PMPracticum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On CourseCampus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farm and office: 733 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is an initiative of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/ Admission/Cost: $800; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Julien Barrere Event Contact Email: julien.barrere@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/practicum-sustainable-agriculture-hands-course The Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build their farm skills and expand their knowledge of vegetable production and sustainable agriculture. The course is designed for people who are new or beginner farmers and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm, if that is their goal.