Litha/Midsummer
Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Summer Solstice, celebrating the longest day and the blessings of light as well as the beginning of the sun god's death.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On 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.
Campus: 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. 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.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu. Monthly Drop-Ins: IIE, OUC and OEO
Monthly Drop-Ins with IIE, OUC and OEO
The Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence will also be partnering with the Office of University Council and the Office of Equal Opportunity to offer joint office hours through the summer. These 60 minute virtual office hours can serve as drop-ins for questions or consultations to faculty, staff, and students who have questions about how federal actions may impact their research, teaching, programs, or scholarship at Tufts.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/2Lttu9XPQtKhcwCa8wU5gw#/registration. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Education. Global Engagement. Politics/Policy/Law. Research. Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor. Event Contact Email: jasmine.raynor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 8572938048.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. CommuniTEA with IIE
Tufts staff and administrators are invited to join the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence for monthly gatherings of community, connection, and joy. Drop-in for a quick visit or stay the whole time! Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided.
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus. Location Details: Lantern Room. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Staff. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/4RddX6hPKbie2gfy8.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Explore Farming - Free Workshop
Dreaming of starting a farm, but don't know where to start? This workshop is for you!
Attendees will: Identify resources you have and resources you'll need for your farm business. , Learn about the variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get involved. , Learn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's courses and services. , Identify next steps to get started with your new farm business. , Hear the perspective from a local farmer about getting started in agriculture. Sign up today!
Open to Public: Yes. Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate. Speaker Name: Ben Zoba. Admission/Cost: Free.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu. Faculty Drop-In Community Update Session
The Provost’s team will hold virtual Faculty Drop-In Community Update Sessions in June and July, providing a space for faculty to connect informally over the course of the summer. All faculty from across the university are welcome to join.
A collaboration among the four vice provosts, these sessions may include relevant updates on research, international concerns, and other topics; time for questions; and anything else that is of interest to the faculty in attendance.
Please register to participate in any of the sessions. A Tufts email address is required to register and join these Zoom meetings. If you do not normally use your Tufts email address, you can follow these instructions to register and join.
Online Location Details: Register to receive a Zoom link. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pHuhGpBMMzk5qm. Event Contact Name: Office of the Provost. Event Contact Email: provost@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
First of Muharram (Ra's al-Sanat Al Hijrivah)
Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The first day of the first month of the Islamic year. This day commemorates the Hijra ("migration") of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 C.E. where the first Islamic community was established.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum
The Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were assassinated in 1844 while incarcerated in Carthage, Illinois.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, June 27, 2025.
Ghambar Maidyoshem
Celebrates the creation of water, the sowing of the summer crop, and the harvesting of grain.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On 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.
Campus: 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. 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.
Monday, June 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu. Independence Day
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Boston SMFA campus. Grafton campus. Medford/Somerville campus. Off-campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: University Holiday.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
Ashurah ('Ashurah)
First day may be dependent on the sighting of the moon. For Sunni Muslims, it is a voluntary fast day. Many important events are believed to have occurred on this day, such as Noah's leaving the Ark and the freedom and departure of the Children of Israel from Egypt. For Shi'i Muslims, it is a time of mourning commemorating the martyrdom of Husain (the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad) on the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram. Observance(s) during this time may include fasting.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On 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.
Campus: 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. 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.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu. Martyrdom of the Bab
Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Anniversary of the martyrdom of the Bab, the forerunner of Baha'u'llah, in 1850. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Faculty Drop-In Community Update Session
The Provost’s team will hold virtual Faculty Drop-In Community Update Sessions in June and July, providing a space for faculty to connect informally over the course of the summer. All faculty from across the university are welcome to join.
A collaboration among the four vice provosts, these sessions may include relevant updates on research, international concerns, and other topics; time for questions; and anything else that is of interest to the faculty in attendance.
Please register to participate in any of the sessions. A Tufts email address is required to register and join these Zoom meetings. If you do not normally use your Tufts email address, you can follow these instructions to register and join.
Online Location Details: Register to receive a Zoom link. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pHuhGpBMMzk5qm. Event Contact Name: Office of the Provost. Event Contact Email: provost@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Dharma Day
Commemorates the Buddha's first teaching following his enlightenment. The date and name of this Buddhist celebration varies significantly among cultures and communities.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Tufts University Retirement Plans Information Session
Starting November 1, 2025, Fidelity Investments will be the sole provider of administrative services for both the Tufts University-Funded Retirement Plan – 401(a) and the Self-Funded Retirement Plan – 403(b). Dan Shea and Matt Greeke from Fidelity will be hosting this virtual information session to review what the transition to Fidelity means and how it may affect you.
Online Location Details: https://www.myfidelitysite.com/TuftsUniversity/tufts-university/8222. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Financial Health. RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit fmr.zoom.us. Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On 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.
Campus: 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. 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.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu. Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Monthly Drop-Ins: IIE, OUC and OEO
Monthly Drop-Ins with IIE, OUC and OEO
The Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence will also be partnering with the Office of University Council and the Office of Equal Opportunity to offer joint office hours through the summer. These 60 minute virtual office hours can serve as drop-ins for questions or consultations to faculty, staff, and students who have questions about how federal actions may impact their research, teaching, programs, or scholarship at Tufts.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/CHsy7SZTRRiXgmEr6ETJEg#/registration. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Education. Global Engagement. Politics/Policy/Law. Research. Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor. Event Contact Email: jasmine.raynor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 8572938048.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On 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.
Campus: 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. 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.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu. Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Pioneer Day
Mormon observance of the arrival of Brigham Young at the site of Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1847.
Campus: Off-campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On 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.
Campus: 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. 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.
Monday, July 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu. Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Faculty Drop-In Community Update Session
The Provost’s team will hold virtual Faculty Drop-In Community Update Sessions in June and July, providing a space for faculty to connect informally over the course of the summer. All faculty from across the university are welcome to join.
A collaboration among the four vice provosts, these sessions may include relevant updates on research, international concerns, and other topics; time for questions; and anything else that is of interest to the faculty in attendance.
Please register to participate in any of the sessions. A Tufts email address is required to register and join these Zoom meetings. If you do not normally use your Tufts email address, you can follow these instructions to register and join.
Online Location Details: Register to receive a Zoom link. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Event Type: Community Engagement. RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pHuhGpBMMzk5qm. Event Contact Name: Office of the Provost. Event Contact Email: provost@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Lammas/Lughnasa
Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The first harvest festival, celebrating the sacrifices of the Earth and the sun for the harvest and the diminishing strength of summer.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025.
Monthly Drop-Ins: IIE, OUC and OEO
Monthly Drop-Ins with IIE, OUC and OEO
The Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence will also be partnering with the Office of University Council and the Office of Equal Opportunity to offer joint office hours through the summer. These 60 minute virtual office hours can serve as drop-ins for questions or consultations to faculty, staff, and students who have questions about how federal actions may impact their research, teaching, programs, or scholarship at Tufts.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/hhJeSqc4TB6rtzxbufB2Lw#/registration. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Education. Global Engagement. Politics/Policy/Law. Research. Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor. Event Contact Email: jasmine.raynor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 8572938048.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Tisha B'Av
Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Tisha B'Av is an annual fast day in Judaism, on which a number of disasters in Jewish history occurred, primarily the destruction of both Solomon's Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the Roman Empire in Jerusalem. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On 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.
Campus: 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. 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.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu. Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Raksha Bandan
Also abbreviated to Rakhi, it is the Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Sravana in the lunar calendar.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Tufts University Retirement Plans Information Session
Starting November 1, 2025, Fidelity Investments will be the sole provider of administrative services for both the Tufts University-Funded Retirement Plan – 401(a) and the Self-Funded Retirement Plan – 403(b). Dan Shea and Matt Greeke from Fidelity will be hosting this virtual information session to review what the transition to Fidelity means and how it may affect you.
Online Location Details: https://www.myfidelitysite.com/TuftsUniversity/tufts-university/8222. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Financial Health. RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit fmr.zoom.us. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Commemorates the assumption of Mary, mother of Jesus, into heaven.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
Dormition of the Theotokos
The Dormition of the Mother of God is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. It celebrates the "falling asleep" of Mary the Theotokos, and her being taken up into heaven.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
Krishna Janmashtami
Celebrates the birthday of Krishna. According to the Hindu epics, Krishna was the eighth incarnation of the God Vishnu, opposed to the demon Kansa, who was responsible for the increase of evil in the world. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Monthly Drop-Ins: IIE, OUC and OEO
Monthly Drop-Ins with IIE, OUC and OEO
The Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence will also be partnering with the Office of University Council and the Office of Equal Opportunity to offer joint office hours through the summer. These 60 minute virtual office hours can serve as drop-ins for questions or consultations to faculty, staff, and students who have questions about how federal actions may impact their research, teaching, programs, or scholarship at Tufts.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/XWDixfVUSwGqK81EODXibA#/registration. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Education. Global Engagement. Politics/Policy/Law. Research. Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor. Event Contact Email: jasmine.raynor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 8572938048.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Paryusana Festival
Considered the holiest period of the year, these eight days are marked for Jains by fasting, meditation, prayer and public readings of the life story of Lord Mahavira. Observed especially by the followers of the Shvetambara sect, Paryusana concludes on Samvatsari, the most solemn occasion of self-scrutiny and forgiveness. On this day, Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word or thought. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work and may include fasting.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Ganesh Chaturthi
A celebration of Ganesh’s birthday, one of the major Hindu deities. Ganesh, who has the head of an elephant, is the God of Success and is invoked at the beginning of all new undertakings. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Monthly Drop-Ins: IIE, OUC and OEO
Monthly Drop-Ins with IIE, OUC and OEO
The Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence will also be partnering with the Office of University Council and the Office of Equal Opportunity to offer joint office hours through the summer. These 60 minute virtual office hours can serve as drop-ins for questions or consultations to faculty, staff, and students who have questions about how federal actions may impact their research, teaching, programs, or scholarship at Tufts.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/2zDuCcPrSL-bxq6OJvjJng#/registration. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Education. Global Engagement. Politics/Policy/Law. Research. Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor. Event Contact Email: jasmine.raynor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 8572938048.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu. Das Laxana Festival
In the Paryusana Festival of Jain Digumbar Sect, this is 10-day festival that is considered to be a holy convocation. During these days, Jains impose some restraints on their daily activities by fasting, meditation and prayer. The last day of Paryusana is the most solemn occasion of forgiveness and the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings. On this day, Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word or thought. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work and may include fasting.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Labor Day
The university observes a holiday on this day.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Boston SMFA campus. Grafton campus. Medford/Somerville campus. Off-campus. Open to Public: Yes. Event Type: University Holiday.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
Crop Production Course - Live
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!
Online 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. Admission/Cost: $450; scholarships are available. Event Contact Name: Ben Zoba. Event Contact Email: benjamin.zoba@tufts.edu.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com. Birth of Muhammad, Mawlid an-Nab
Begins at sundown on the first day listed. First day may be dependent on the sighting of the moon. Milad an-Nabi, also known as Mawlid, is celebrated by Muslims as the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Friday, September 5, 2025.
Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
The Feast commemorates the birth of the Mother of Jesus Christ.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Monday, September 8, 2025.
Stanley N. Gershoff Memorial Lecture
Please join us for the Stanley N. Gershoff Memorial Lecture at the Friedman School! Cheryl A.M. Anderson, PhD, MPH, MS, will present this year’s lecture.
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus. Location Details: Behrakis Auditorium. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends. Faculty. Parents. Postdoctoral Fellows. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Speaker Name: Cheryl A.M. Anderson. Event Contact Name: Rebecca Taylor. Event Contact Email: rebecca.taylor677064@tufts.edu.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Ghambar Paitishem
Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture.
Event Type: Multifaith Observance.
Friday, September 12, 2025 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Tufts University Retirement Plans Information Session
Starting November 1, 2025, Fidelity Investments will be the sole provider of administrative services for both the Tufts University-Funded Retirement Plan – 401(a) and the Self-Funded Retirement Plan – 403(b). Dan Shea and Matt Greeke from Fidelity will be hosting this virtual information session to review what the transition to Fidelity means and how it may affect you.
Online Location Details: https://www.myfidelitysite.com/TuftsUniversity/tufts-university/8222. Open to Public: Yes. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Financial Health. RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit fmr.zoom.us. Monthly Drop-Ins: IIE, OUC and OEO
Monthly Drop-Ins with IIE, OUC and OEO
The Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence will also be partnering with the Office of University Council and the Office of Equal Opportunity to offer joint office hours through the summer. These 60 minute virtual office hours can serve as drop-ins for questions or consultations to faculty, staff, and students who have questions about how federal actions may impact their research, teaching, programs, or scholarship at Tufts.
Online Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/SsoieI6LTb6-rE-IhpSBlA#/registration. Open to Public: No. Primary Audience: Faculty. Staff. Students (Graduate). Students (Postdoctoral). Students (Undergraduate). Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation. Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence. Education. Global Engagement. Politics/Policy/Law. Research. Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor. Event Contact Email: jasmine.raynor@tufts.edu. Event Contact Phone: 8572938048.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit diversity.tufts.edu.