Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, the Feast of All Saints, the Feast of All Hallows, the Solemnity of All Saints, and Hallowmas, is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church, whether they are known or unknown. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Building: Robinson Hall, TTC City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Breakfast/lunch and networking located in TTC atrium. Lecture hall located in Robinson 253.  Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Health/Wellness,Humanities,Medicine,Religion/Spirituality,Research,Science Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Anthropology department,Biology department,Environmental Studies program,Psychology department,Religion department RSVP Information: https://luma.com/8ud97ru8 Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Aria Ma Event Contact Email: aria.ma@tufts.edu Link: https://luma.com/8ud97ru8 ​As psychedelic medicine emerges from decades of prohibition into a new era of clinical legitimacy, we stand at a critical juncture where Indigenous traditions meet cutting-edge neuroscience. This interdisciplinary conference brings together leading voices from anthropology, medicine, psychology, religion, and the arts to explore how diverse ways of knowing can inform the responsible integration of psychedelic therapies into modern healthcare. ​Join us for a day of presentations that traverse the boundaries between laboratory and ceremony, clinic and community. Our distinguished speakers will examine how Indigenous practices inform contemporary therapeutic protocols, how religious traditions shape our understanding of consciousness and healing, and how principles of harm reduction learned from ceremonial contexts can guide clinical applications. ​Featured speakers include: ​Nate Greenslit, PhD, Berklee College of Music ​Jenna Cluckey, Massachusetts General Hospital ​Andrea Sánchez-Castañeda, PhD, Center for World Religions at Harvard University ​Dan Brenner, PhD, Cambridge Biotherapeutics ​Frédérique Apffel-Marglin, PhD, Sachamama Center for BioCultural Regeneration ​Chloe Jordan, PhD, Boston University ​Carolina Haass-Koffler, PhD, Brown University ​Maha Mian, PhD, Suffolk University ​Featured topics include: ​Current clinical trials and their implications for treatment protocols ​Indigenous knowledge systems and their contributions to therapeutic and restorative justice practices ​Religious and spiritual dimensions of psychedelic healing ​Community-based harm reduction models and their clinical applications ​Clinical trial progress on psilocybin as a therapeutic for irritable bowel syndrome ​And more TBA! ​This gathering offers a unique opportunity to engage with the multifaceted nature of psychedelic medicine, honoring both scientific rigor and Indigenous wisdom as we collectively navigate the path toward culturally informed therapeutic practices. ​Reserve your seat today. Limited spots available.

Building: Breed Memorial Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Event Sponsor: The Fletcher School Link: https://www.tuftstickets.com/event/fletcher-a-night-in-africa-celebrating-the-conti-1o99v2 Join an unforgettable Culture Night dedicated to celebrating the rich, vibrant, and multifaceted heritage of the African continent! Africa is home to 55 countries, thousands of languages, and countless traditions—and this event is our tribute to that magnificent diversity. What to Expect The Culinary Journey: Flavors of the Motherland Savor the authentic tastes of various African regions. Our culinary showcase will feature everything from the spicy, robust stews of West Africa to the subtle, fragrant curries of East Africa and the unique, smoky barbecue traditions of Southern Africa. Come hungry and ready to explore your new favorite dish! Rhythms and Movement: Music and Dance Experience the heartbeat of Africa through dynamic performances. We will feature traditional drumming ensembles, intricate mask dances, and contemporary Afrobeats sessions guaranteed to get you moving. Prepare for a spectacular visual and auditory feast. Art, Fashion, and Storytelling Explore a gallery of African visual arts, including textiles, carvings, and contemporary paintings. Witness a fashion showcase featuring vibrant, handmade fabrics and traditional attire from across the continent. Plus, hear engaging stories, poems, and histories passed down through generations.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic) All Souls' Day, also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by certain Christian denominations on 2 November. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

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 Round Midnight. A late night gallery of gems by Tisdall, Bach, Wolpe, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Brahms, Ravel, Mozart, and Feurzeig, played with whispered commentary by pianist Andrew Rangell. View Program Here

Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Eaton Hall, Room 201   Open to Public: No Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Environmental Studies program The event is designed to help students explore and navigate careers in the environmental sector — including fields like sustainability, conservation, environmental science, and more. The goal is to provide students with practical tools and insights on how to secure internships and jobs, with a focus on what environmental employers are truly looking for.

Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Interns and Residents,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium,Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Sustainability/Climate Admission/Cost: Free Event Contact Name: Justin Hollander Event Contact Email: justin.hollander@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3394 Professor Lung-Amam’s talk will focus on her work on how marginalized communities navigate the forces of gentrification and displacement shaping their daily lives in the suburban context. Specifically, Professor Lung-Amam will discuss her findings in her recent book The Right to Suburbia: Combating Gentrification on the Urban Edge, which investigates how marginalized communities in suburban Washington, DC have battled patterns of uneven, racialized development. The goal of the discussion will be to highlight how suburban residents have fought for the ”right to suburbia”, which refers to residents’ right to remain in their communities and benefit from urban investment. On campus, this talk will encourage student populations to reflect on the impact of suburban gentrification on marginalized communities. Through this discussion, this event will engage audiences in new research that discusses current movements for social justice in the urban context, with a particular focus on marginalized communities’ agency.

Building: Fung House 48 Professors Row City: Somerville, MA 02144 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Center for the Humanities at Tufts Conference Room Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Event Subject: Humanities,Social Justice/Human Rights Event Sponsor Details: Center for the Humanities at Tufts; the Center for Public History; and the Slavery, Colonialism, and their Legacies Initiative RSVP Information: No RSVP required 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/gill-fellowship-and-scl-info-session-113 On Monday, November 3, Tufts undergraduate and graduate students are invited to an information session to learn more about the Gill Fellowship and the SCL Project at Tufts. Lunch will be served.   Named in honor of Tufts Professor Gerald R. Gill (1948–2007) and established in 2013, the Gill Fellowship supports engaged scholarship in public history.  All students and faculty welcome. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Public History and the Slavery, Colonialism, and their Legacies Initiative. If you have questions or are  interested in learning more, please contact cph@tufts.edu.

Building: Anderson Hall, TTC City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: TTC 206 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Graduate) Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Career Development Event Sponsor: School of Engineering Event Sponsor Details: Office of the Dean for Graduate Education at the School of Engineering Speaker Name: Amy Gantt Event Contact Email: enggradstudies@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_abgV5l6W0PmYgpo This workshop, geared toward graduate students in engineering, will focus on the key aspects of finding likely funding targets and writing effective proposals.

Building: Tisch Library City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Digital Design Studio (DDS), third floor Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Students (Graduate) Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Humanities Speaker Name: Kaylen Dwyer Event Contact Name: Kaylen Dwyer Event Contact Email: kaylen.dwyer@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/15311487 Digital mapping assignments engage classrooms in critical discussions of space and place. With easy-to-use mapping tools, classes such as literature; history; film and media; and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies are visualizing archives, telling spatial stories, creating engaging exhibits, contributing to crowdsourced projects, and developing geospatial datasets. This workshop will discuss the essentials of developing mapping assignments for humanities classrooms—from bite-size to final project. We will look at examples of mapping projects and break them down to understand the tools, skills, elements, and steps to mapping with your students. We welcome you to reach out to Kaylen Dwyer (kaylen.dwyer@tufts.edu) at any time to discuss your classroom needs.

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.

Building: SMFA at Tufts | 230 The Fenway City: Boston, MA 02115 Campus: Boston SMFA campus Location Details: B209 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate) The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! Join Tufts Global Education and SMFA Faculty to learn about SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico! Attend an information session to learn more about the program logistics, academic credit, and exciting content!    Program Dates: Mid-May- Mid/End June2026 Application Deadline: Dec 1 Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, but this course is open to Tufts undergraduate students from all schools and disciplines. No prior Spanish language background required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program. Scholarships: Scholarships are limited and interested individuals are encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor to explore access to any additional funding sources. This course is 4 SHUs.

Building: Olin Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Olin 012 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Film Screening Event Subject: Global Engagement,Humanities Event Sponsor Details: Charles Smith Fund Event Contact Name: Rose Facchini Event Contact Email: rose.facchini@tufts.edu Link: https://sites.tufts.edu/italianmovienight/ Join us for an Italian Movie Night! We will be showing The Tale of Re Granchio [Re Granchio], a film by Alessio Rigo De Righi and Matteo Zoppis. Comes with pizza and a side of English subtitles. Please contact Rose Facchini (rose.facchini@tufts.edu) with questions.

Building: Olin Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Olin 012 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Subject: Humanities Event Sponsor Details: Charles Smith Fund Event Contact Name: Rose Facchini Event Contact Email: rose.facchini@tufts.edu Link: https://sites.tufts.edu/italianmovienight/ Join us for an Italian Movie Night! We will be showing “The Tale of Re Granchio” [“Re Granchio”], a film by Alessio Rigo De Righi & Matteo Zoppis. Comes with pizza and a side of English subtitles. For questions, contact Rose Facchini (rose.facchini@tufts.edu).

Building: Joyce Cummings Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Room 170, Joyce Cummings Center Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Subject: Elections Event Sponsor Details: Tisch College, JumboVote, Tufts Democrats & Tufts Republicans RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/AcBfTMZ8SnMvbH1ZA Admission/Cost: Free Join Tisch College, JumboVote, Tufts Democrats, and Tufts Republicans for an Election Night Watch Party on November 4! Swing by for a supportive space for those watching election results come in for Medford and Somerville local elections, as well as elections around the country - including but not limited to New Jersey, Virginia, California, Pennsylvania, and New York! Dinner and fun election-related games (with prizes) will be provided. RSVP and let us know which elections you want us to screen! All are welcome. 

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Sikhism) Guru Nanak's Birthday. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.

Building: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine City: Boston, MA 02111 Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus Location Details: Boston Health Sciences campus | TUSDM | Dental Alumni Lounge, room 1514 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Community Engagement Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfConOAD4tcbsh9u_0ma7CjL06EhvRLIl8CkhzC-6HWdanEFA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114495927983195307783 Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 857-293-8048 Link: https://diversity.tufts.edu/events/ Attend a reception at the Boston Health Sciences campus to celebrate community, connection, and the spirit of learning. Join us for meaningful conversation and opportunities to learn about initiatives that advance inclusive excellence. All Tufts community members are welcome to attend.

Campus: Boston SMFA campus Location Details: B209 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty Event Type: Community Engagement Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost Link: https://provost.tufts.edu/faculty-engagement/ Faculty are invited to drop-in coffee hours to engage with Provost Genco.

Online Location Details: Zoom link sent after registration Building: Joyce Cummings Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: JCC 180 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Graduate) Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Career Development Event Sponsor: School of Engineering Event Sponsor Details: Office of the Dean for Graduate Education at the School of Engineering Speaker Name: Professor Ron Lasser Event Contact Email: enggradstudies@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eYbUPYAHVsf64yW Ready to make the leap from grad school to industry? Learn how to shift from an individual contributor mindset to becoming an indispensable team player who drives real impact. Master the behaviors that high-performing teams value, and avoid common pitfalls that slow down even the brightest engineers.

Building: Eaton Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Eaton 201 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar Event Subject: Education,Humanities,Politics/Policy/Law Event Sponsor: Office of the President Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education RSVP Information: expandingviewpoints@tufts.edu Event Contact Name: Arik Burakovsky Event Contact Email: Arik.Burakovsky@tufts.edu Link: https://cevihe.org/fall2025lunchseries How should we talk about race? Hosted by the newly established Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE) at Tufts University, this weekly series explores politics and culture through three different formats: book conversations, timely current affairs discussions, and guest lectures by heterodox thinkers. Each week, participants will encounter sophisticated arguments associated with a diversity of ideological, religious, and cultural worldviews. Lunch will be provided. Please see the workshop schedule here for more details, and please contact us if you want to participate so we can add you to the Canvas site. Reading: Lionel McPherson. The Afterlife of Race. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2024. Pages 2-13. Discussant: Professor Lionel McPherson, Department of Philosophy