Faith Is a Verb
Tending to the Soul: Medicine, Ministry and Spiritual Practice with Dr. Mariette Murphy
Thursday, November 3, 6-7:30 pm, Goddard Chapel (dinner included)

Dr. Murphy is a pediatrician at MGH who has devoted her life to serving vulnerable populations. She experiences her medical practice as a vocation and ministry. Dr. Murphy believes her work with underserved and vulnerable populations was fed by significant prayer and contemplation time. Her spiritual practices provided her with necessary nurture to sustain her through difficult work.

Training in pediatrics at MGH and Children’s with fellowships in Ambulatory Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Child Protection, she ran the Children’s Emergency Room and developed the Sexual Abuse Team. She also developed and was Medical Director of Project Life a community based maternal child health intervention She earned an MPH at Harvard School of Public Health and went on to develop Adolescent Medicine in Cambridge MA , opening the Teen Health Center at Cambridge Rindge and Latin. Moving back to MGH in 1989, she founded Adolescent Medicine and brought her pediatric practice to MGH Charlestown Health Center where she continues to practice pediatric and adolescent medicine working with community based organizations.

Being Religious on Campus: Dinner and Discussion
Thursday, November 3, 6-7:30 pm, Interfaith Center

So excited for Interfaith Shabbat that you can’t wait until Friday? Then join us this Thursday to discuss the biblical story of Noah and how it relates to our lives as college students. We will be focusing specifically on the experience of being religious on campus and how that impacts our relationships and interactions with others while taking a look at what sources like the Torah and others have to say. Come with thoughts, questions and stories to share. All are welcome and dinner will be provided. Join the Facebook event here. 

Interfaith Shabbat
Friday, November 4, 6 pm, Granoff Family Hillel Center

Have you ever wondered what Shabbat is all about? Or just want to eat a (free) delicious dinner surrounded by friends? Then join us for Interfaith Shabbat at Hillel. If you are unfamiliar with any or all of the celebration, don't worry - there will be plenty of opportunities to learn and ask questions so feel free to come no matter your religious background. All are welcome and encouraged to join so bring any and all Jewish or non-Jewish friends. Also, feel free to come for as much or as little of the event as you'd like - we would love to see you even if you can't stay for the whole time. Services will start at 6 pm and dinner will start at 7:15 pm. Join the Facebook event here. 

Diwali Puja
Friday, November 4, 7-8 pm, Remis Sculpture Court

Diwali also known as the "festival of lights", is a Hindu festival celebrated in autumn every year. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Tufts Hindu Students Council (HSC) is pleased to invite you to Diwali Puja (prayer service) in the Remis Sculpture Court at 7 pm followed by great food, music, and dance across the street in SoGo at 9-11 pm, hosted by TASA. Join the Facebook event here. 

Tufts MSA Fall Dinner with Guest Speaker Kameelah Mu'Min Rashad
Saturday, November 5, gate opens at 5:30 pm, dinner served at 6 pm, Alumnae Lounge

You are welcome to join us for Tufts MSA's Fall Dinner at the Alumnae Lounge on Saturday, November 5. Gate opens at 5.30 pm and dinner will be served at 6 pm in shaa Allah. We will have delicious food and an amazing program, including guest speaker Chaplain Kameelah Rashad. Guest speaker Chaplain Kameelah Mu'Min Rashad, MS, MRP, MeD, will share insights on how to sustain spiritual, emotional and physical well-being while being an effective voice on social justice issues. She draws from a rich experience as a chaplain, her training in clinical psychology, and her work in communities on mental health and racial justice issues. Join the Facebook event here. 

Havdalah and Bowling
Saturday, November 5, 6:30 pm, Meet at Hillel
Time to spare? Is bowling right up your alley? Well pin this date. Don’t worry about bumper to bumper traffic because we’ll walk there together.

What is American: Tufts Election National Identity Forum
Tuesday, November 8, 7:30-8:30 pm, Goddard Chapel

Join Tufts CAFE for a very special election night conversation about national identities, American identities, and the definition of "American" as we await the results of one of the most critical choices in a lifetime. We'll meet election night at 7:30 pm in Goddard Chapel for some good, constructive, conversation. We welcome people of all political backgrounds, ideologies, and identities. See you there. Join the Facebook event here. 

Tufts CAFE (Conversation Action Faith and Education) is the interfaith discussion group at Tufts University with the goal of promoting constructive conversations about faith and identity between people of different backgrounds to promote action for peace and the common good.

Exploring Justice and Spirituality: A Dinner Conversation and Info Session with Life Together
Tuesday, November 15, 6-8 pm, Campus Center 209

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the Boston area after college? Come explore how at a free dinner and conversation hosted by Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell. He'll be joined by Adiel Pollydore (A15), Luke Abdow (A14), and Alice Lazare, who are participants in Life Together, a young adult fellowship rooted in justice work, spirituality, and intentional living. Check it out and invite your friends. For more information, visit lifetogethercommunity.org or contact Dan at Daniel.Bell@tufts.edu. Join the Facebook event here. 

Hillel Fall INFormal
Thursday, November 17, 9 pm, Rock Spot Climbing in Boston

Join the Hillels of Greater Boston for a fun night of rock climbing, slack lining, delicious snacks, food, and drinks, video game competitions (ex: Guitar Hero), prizes new friends and more. This year, we are switching things up from our traditional Fall Formal to a Fall INFormal. Tickets are $5 for the first 100 to register and $10 for everyone else.

Mindful Mondays and Fridays in Goddard Chapel

Off Campus Programs

A Special RPP Colloquium Conversation: "Cultivating Community Across Divides in the US: Relationship Building As a Spiritual Practice"
Thursday, November 10, 6-8:30 pm, Sperry Room, Andover Hall, 45 Francis Ave, Cambridge, MA

Grassroots relationship building across divides has emerged as a recommendation from scholars, practitioners, and religious peacebuilders in many of our RPP conversations. Whatever may be occurring in US politics and policy, ongoing work by ordinary people to build community across religious, racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and political lines will be crucial for us to move toward a healthy democracy and sustainable peace in this country. While recent political and social turmoil in the US has led to much pain, partisanship, and anger, it also presents an opportunity for individuals and communities in this country to demonstrate and model a more constructive path forward. For more information, please click here. Space is limited. RSVP is required.

Candlelight Healing Service for All in Recovery: "Healing Service: Recovery, Sanctuary and Love"
Saturday, November 12, 5-6 pm, West Medford Baptist Church

Whether you are recovering from addiction, physical, emotional, mental or spiritual illness – or the Election - you are encouraged to gather for a time of meditation, silence, reflection and healing prayer. The healing service is offered by Sanctuary UCC and West Medford Baptist Church. Learn more here. 

Medford Gives Thanks: Interfaith Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 20, 5-6 pm, Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies

Join the Medford Interfaith Clergy Association as we gather together in celebration of the good things in our lives. All are welcome, and we look forward to sharing this day with you all. Please bring canned good donations for Medford's food pantries. Join the Facebook event here. 

Advent Quiet Day
Sunday, December 3, 10 am-2 pm, First Baptist Medford

Save the Date. Advent Quiet Day will be December 3, 10 am to 2 pm at First Baptist Medford. This will be a time to study for worship, study for finals, reflect and also participate in some fun activities with PSA. Lunch will be provided. Look out for more details to come.

Medford Conversations Project - Winter Conversation Series
Opening Event: Who Belongs? Dialogues about Race and Ethnicity in Medford and Beyond
Sunday, January 29, 2017, 2-4:30 pm, Medford High School

On January 29 we will hold a public event to begin Over the following six weeks dozens of people in small groups will meet around the city to further their discussion. We conclude with a citywide event on March 12, 2017 with an action forum to ‘walk the talk’ to make Medford an even greater place to live. Come join the effort. Learn more here. 

Partner Programs

America's Women Panel
Thursday, November 3, 6-8 pm, Alumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center

Join us for an event with four Tufts professors and researchers as they discuss women's concerns and values in the 2016 presidential election and in politics in general. Panelists will include Prof. Natalie Masuoka (Political Science), Prof. Jessica Remedios (Psychology), Prof. Virginia Drachman (History), and Nancy Thomas, Director of Tisch College's Institute for Democracy and Higher Education. Dinner and dessert will be provided; dinner will be served at 6:00 and the panel will begin at 6:30. The event is organized by Kappa Alpha Theta and Panhellenic Council in conjunction with the Tufts Psych Society, and sponsored by JumboVote. Check out the flyer.

Sociology Alumni Panel
Thursday, November 3, 6-8 pm, Milmore Room, Dowling Hall

Join the Sociology Department for a panel that will allow students to hear from alumni in a diverse array of career fields—Legal, Education, Communications, Policy and Research, and User Experience. Five recent alumni will return to campus to discuss their experiences and provide valuable tips on what to expect beyond graduation and how to navigate your future career path. Refreshments—including sushi and desserts—will be provided.

Building Bridges Research Symposium
Friday, November 4, 3 pm, Mugar Hall, Fletcher School

Join the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and Tisch College for an undergraduate research symposium led by Fletcher students focused on improving connections between academia and policy. Sessions will include panels on Gender and Identity Politics, Development and Economics, and Epistemology and Social Theory. A pizza reception will follow in the Hall of Flags. See the flyer and full session descriptions.

CIVIC Presents: The Last Debate
Friday, November 4, 7-8:30 pm, ASEAN Auditorium

Tufts Democrats and Tufts Republicans will be facing off to have a substantive discussion on issues facing us today. However, to keep things interesting, they will be taking the positions of the opposing party. Join the Facebook event here. 

Open House for Students Interested in Africana, Asian American and Latino Studies
Monday, November 7, 5-8 pm, Latino Center, 5-5:45 pm, Asian American Center, 6-6:45 pm, Africana Center, 7-7:45 pm

The directors of Africana, Asian American, and Latino Studies are hosting several informational meetings about their major and minor programs in some of the student culture centers. These minors can be nice complements to any other majors that students pursue, from the humanities to natural sciences. All Tufts students are welcome to attend any of the sessions at any of the centers! Food and refreshments provided at each informational. More infomation: http://as.tufts.edu/raceColonialismDiaspora/

Election Night Extravaganza
Tuesday, November 8, 7-11 pm, Campus Center

Come experience the outcome of this historic presidential election with the Tufts Community. We're taking over the Campus Center and featuring student MCs to keep you informed and entertained, Tufts faculty members to provide their unique expertise, comedy troupes to keep you laughing, live video streams, news reports, and interviews, and a special menu put together by Tufts Dining. This unique event is cosponsored by Tisch College and JumboVote, the ExCollege, the Office for Campus Life, the Department of Political Science, Tufts Democrats, and Tufts Republicans. RSVP here.

Anne E. Borghesani Symposium and Dinner 
Monday, November 14, 6-8 pm, Carmichael Hall, Chase Center 

The Anne E. Borghesani Memorial Prize was created to inspire personal and intellectual growth, increase understanding of all peoples, and encourage a commitment to community by providing students with funding to travel and conduct research abroad. Join us for dinner, presentations from last year’s recipients, and discussion on how you can receive support from a Borghesani prize. Join the Facebook event here. 

Developing an Intervention to Reduce Mental and Sexual Health Problems among Asian-American Women (AWARE) 
Wednesday, November 16, 6:15 pm, Rabb Room 

Dr. Hyeouk Chris Hahm is a prominent researcher interested in topics concerning the Asian American community such as mental health and substance use. Dr. Hahm's work, from publishing in multiple respected journals to giving professional talks around the world, has earned her multiple grants and awards from the National Institute of Health. She is currently conducting a 4 year study called AWARE - Asian Women's Action for Resilience and Empowerment - that focuses on providing support to Asian American students around their identity. She hopes that by helping students understand their culture and the gendered and racial structures that affect them, she can help them better 
understand themselves. Sponsored by the Asian American Center and Tufts Health and Wellness Services.

Symposium on Teaching Democracy
Friday, November 18, 12-2 pm, 574 Boston Avenue, Room 204

This symposium will bring together Tufts faculty, students, and staff and community partners who have an interest and/or experience in using popular and community-based education methods. There will be interactive exercises demonstrating the curriculum; a panel featuring faculty, student, and community partners who participated in the Teaching Democracy pilot; and time for participants to learn from each other and discuss how we can better support popular and community-based education at Tufts. Lunch provided. RSVP here.

Resources, Scholarships, and Opportunities

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship for Undergraduates Informational
Friday, November 4, 4 pm, Campus Center Room 112

Are you a U.S. citizen committed to a future career in public service? Do you have a demonstrated record of community action? Are you interested in $30,000 toward graduate school?. If your answer to all these questions is yes, then you might be interested in the Truman Scholarship. The Truman selects potential change agents and not only pays $30,000 toward their graduate education, but also gives them access to internships and programming throughout their senior year and beyond. The application process is rigorous, but highly rewarding, those studying abroad are also encouraged to apply. This informational will provide more details of the program and the application process. Learn more here. For more information contact Ashley Wilcox (Ashley.Wilcox@tufts.edu).

The Africana Student Activities fund provides for new programming which is intended to support undergraduate student activities beyond those of established student groups in order to:

• provide additional opportunities for student engagement and leadership development,
• to foster growth and excellence in the student experience at Tufts University.

Students recognized by the Africana Center and the School of Arts, Sciences and Engineering may request up to $300 in funding once per semester for activities/events. The Africana Student Activities Fund may be used for conferences, trainings and other academic/social enrichment, as well as activities that allow for critical thinking regarding race, social justice or identity development. Please click here for more information and to access the fund application.

Call for Papers: 7th Annual Women's Center Symposium on Gender and Culture  "Legacies"
Deadline for abstracts: Friday, November 4

What is a legacy? How do we create them, and how do we leave them behind? How do we disrupt time, memory, and legacy, as linear conventions? Some possible topics include, but are not limited to: the histories and legacies of violence in the United States; reproductive futurism; narrative re-tellings; queer time; recovered or untold stories; and inherited legacies of race, gender, heteronormativity, religion, and social status. Please submit an abstract of ~300 words describing your paper, presentation, artwork, performance or other project to Nick Whitney (nicholas.whitney@tufts.edu) by Friday November 4. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.

3rd Annual Reach (OUT) LGBTQA+ Career Conference
Friday, November 4 to Saturday, November 5, 716 Columbus Ave, 6th Floor Suite

This event focuses on the perspectives and concerns of queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, intersex, and asexual students in preparation for co-op, internships and professional life beyond campus. Students will meet with professionals from various industries to discuss questions in one-on-one sessions, and develop professional skills in presentations dedicated to preparing for professional working environments. Click here to register. Registration required. 

Upcoming Religious Holidays and Festivals

All Souls Day
Wednesday, 11.2.2016
Tradition: Christianity-Roman Catholic
Catholic Christian observance in memory of all the faithful who are deceased. In some Latin cultures, this day is known as "The Day of the Dead."

Birth of Baha'u'llah
Friday, 11.11.2016
Tradition: Baha'i
The anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith. Work is suspended on this day.

Guru Nanak's Birthday
Monday, 11.14.2016
Tradition: Sikhism
Observes the birth of the founder of the Sikh religion in 1469 C.E. The first of the Ten Gurus, Guru Nanak was born in 1469 C.E. An accomplished poet, 974 of his hymns are part of the Guru Granth Sahib.

These events are drawn from the multifaith calendar maintained by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.

Weekly Gatherings

For more information about Tufts religious and philosophical community weekly gathering times, please go to our website. 

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