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Tufts Events
- Jul 226:00 PMCrop Production Course - LiveOnline Location Details: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/crop-production-course?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=cropcoursesummer25 Open to Public: Yes Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu Link: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=cropcoursesummer25 Ready to start your own farm or grow your garden dreams? Join our nine-week crop production course to gain the practical skills and confidence you need to grow healthy food, care for the soil, and run a successful small farm or garden. This course is live via Zoom, and sessions will be recorded and shared. Who should take this course? Growers interested in sustainable farming practices Aspiring farmers who want to start their own business Home growers who want to expand their skills No prior farming experience is required!
- Jul 24All dayPioneer DayEvent Type: Multifaith Observance (Church of Latter Day Saints) Mormon observance of the arrival of Brigham Young at the site of Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1847.
- Jul 2412:00 PM2025 Joint New England Intelligent Transportation Society and Tufts Transportation Technology EventBuilding: Joyce Cummings Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: 177 College Ave, Medford, MA 02155 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Engineering/Technology Event Sponsor: School of Engineering Event Sponsor Details: enggradstudies@tufts.edu Speaker Name: Chester Osborne Admission/Cost: Free admission with registration Event Contact Name: Derek Young Event Contact Email: Derek.Young@Transcore.com Link: https://portal.engineers.org/ap/Events/Register/wZF4B70UeCxCw Sponsored by Tufts School of Engineering Graduate Programs, this free event is open to all students interested in exploring innovations and careers in transportation technology. To attend, please register here. Note that students must first join the New England Intelligent Transportation Society (NEITS) as free student members. The event will begin with lunch and a keynote presentation from Chester Osborne, former director of transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) at MassDOT. In the afternoon, participants will join a roundtable discussion on trending career topics in the field, followed by presentations from both students and professionals showcasing current transportation projects. Pizza and drinks will be served. Please contact Derek Young with questions.