Global Mission Fellows Program Info Session and Lunch
Friday, October 21, Noon, Mayer Campus Center 203

What does “mission” mean to you? Come share your thoughts on how to reclaim this controversial term, and learn about exciting opportunities to make a positive difference in our world. Join Methodist Mission Advocate Janjay Innis for a free lunch and conversation about the Global Mission Fellows program, which connects young adults with justice-based organizations in the U.S. and around the world.

For more information, contact Tufts Protestant Chaplain at Daniel.Bell@tufts.edu.

 Join the Facebook event here.  

Parents and Family Weekend 2016 

Join our religious and philosophical communities in welcoming parents and families to Tufts University's Medford campus. Below is a schedule of University Chaplaincy programming: 

Sunday, October 23

• 11 am - Catholic Mass and Reception Following, Goddard Chapel
• 11 am - Humanists Against Homelessness: Powderhouse Square Cleanup, Mayer Campus Center
  
• 7 pm - Protestant Evening Worship, Goddard Chapel
  

All are welcome at these services and gatherings. For more information about University Chaplaincy programming during Parents and Family Weekend, please click here. 

Senior Commencement Speaker Nominations

Senior Commencement Speaker/Wendell Phillips Award Nominations
Tuesday, October 11-Monday, October 31

Faculty, staff, and students may nominate seniors to apply to be the Wendell Phillips Speaker, and seniors many self-nominate, by October 31, 2016. All nominated students will be informed by Friday, November 14, 2016 and will be invited to submit an application by Wednesday, January 25, 2017, including a letter of application, a resume of leadership and service activities, and a recorded speech.

Applications are reviewed by the Committee on Student Life (CSL), and the CSL will invite finalists to present brief speeches at an open forum on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at noon in Goddard Chapel. The CSL will then select the winner. This award also carries a cash prize of approximately $900.

For more information, please contact the University Chaplain, The Reverend Greg McGonigle, at chaplaincy@tufts.edu or 617-627-3427.

Interfaith Discussion Group GIM

Interfaith Discussion Group GIM
Tuesday, October 25, 7:30 pm, Goddard Chapel

Join the CAFE (Conversation, Action, Faith, and Education) Student Group, a Tufts interfaith discussion group, for our first meeting. This is a group that looks to build on the conversations had in the CAFE Pre-Orientation program on social justice, interfaith work, and identity. All are welcome regardless of whether or not you partricipated in the pre-orientation program. Come see what CAFE is about. Hope to see you all there. Join the Facebook event here. 

Spiritual Interests Survey Drawing Winner

Yoga for Refugee Relief
Saturday, October 22, 5:30-7:30 pm, Interfaith Center (58 Winthrop Street)

Esteemed yoga teacher Arielle Danziger will lead an evening of yoga to support Eyes on Refugees Foundation and the Syrian American Medical Society, sponsored by the Muslim Student Association. Donations are suggested of $10 or more, and there will be light snacks served. For more information, email Shaiza.Anwar@tufts.edu.

Humanists Against Homelessness: Powderhouse Square Cleanup
Sunday, October 23, 11 am, meet at Mayer Campus Center

The Tufts Humanist Chaplaincy takes responsibility for fighting homelessness in our shared community by making cleaner streets, supporting affordable housing, and improving food access. Being a part of the Tufts community is necessarily also being a part of the community that is all of Middlesex County–for Humanists, that means working in solidarity with some of the most marginalized members of that community, and considering ways in all our lives we can be more supportive of them.

Our project this week will be to clean up Powderhouse Square, Powderhouse Park, and the Broadway corridor that leads to Ball Square. Cleaning supplies will be provided and all are welcome to join us, no matter your background. Parents and families are encouraged to come as well. For more on the Humanists Against Homelessness initiative, visit the Tufts Humanist Chaplaincy website.

Catholic Mass
Sunday, October 23, 11 am, Goddard Chapel

Please join us for a special morning Mass for students, parents, and families, followed by light refreshments. Our choir will begin practice at 10 am and all visitors are invited to join in. All are welcome, and as always, come as you are. For more info contact Julia Zubiago (julia.zubiago@tufts.edu), the CCT Interfaith Coordinator, or Christopher Kuhner (christopher.kuhner@tufts.edu), the CCT Vice-President and Coordinator of Masses.

Charity Week 2016 - Sponsored by the Tufts Muslim Students Association
October 24-30, 2016

Tufts MSA is proud to kick off its first ever annual Charity Week USA. For one week every year, MSA's around the globe participate in a vast majority of charity efforts to raise money for orphans and needy children across the world. This year the money that is fundraised will go either children and orphans in Syria, Palestine, Bangladesh and refugees in Europe. Join the effort today. For more information, please go here.

Protestant Students Association Book Club
Mondays, 12:15 pm, Campus Center 219

Come Mondays at 12:15 to read and discuss Christianity after Religion by Diana Butler Bass. Any observer of American culture is aware of the vast shifts in religious identity and expression taking place in our country today. Once-dominant Christian denominations are shrinking, and the number of the religiously unaffiliated is on the rise Bass explores these trends, offering both rigorous scholarship and keen personal insight into the state of American religion. Join us to discuss the future of religion, the future of Christianity, the rise of the spiritual but not religious identification, and more. There is no prep work; we will do all reading during the group. Come whenever you can. We welcome those of all or no religious backgrounds and identities to join us. Campus Center 219. For more information, please contact Arthur.Beckel@tufts.edu.   

The Fletcher School Conference on Religion, Law and Diplomacy
Saturday, October 29, 9 am-5 pm, Asean Auditorium

The conference is a unique mix of academics, practitioners and community leaders that highlights the complex relationship between religion and state across communities and nations. This year’s theme, human security, underlines the demand for a greater understanding of religion and religious organizations. The conference will demonstrate that marginalizing the role that religion plays in the international sphere minimizes our ability to contextualize, analyze and solve problems related to human security.

The one-day conference, consisting of three panels—Religion and Changing Global Challenges; Human Security and Migration; and Identity andCitizenship—will provide a forum to discuss how religion affects these spheres and how an understanding of religious influences improves policy-making. Ambassador Marriët Schuurman, NATO Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, will be the keynote speaker for the conference. Please register for this event at the following link.

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. 

Mindful Mondays and Fridays in Goddard Chapel

Partner Programs

Latino Heritage Month Reception
Wednesday, October 19, 4:30-6:30 pm, Latino Center

Join the Latino Center as we celebrate Latino Culture with food from El Oriental de Cuba and music performances by your fellow Jumbos.

Final Presidential Debate Watch Party
Wednesday, October 19, 7-11 pm, Cohen Auditorium

A teach-in centered on the debate topics followed by a live-stream of the final presidential debate. This forum will provide the Tufts community with unbiased information that will help listeners understand and assess what is discussed in the presidential debate. Featuring Provost Davis Harris, Harry Selker (School of Medicine), Jeff Taliaferro (Political Science), and Katrina Burgess (Fletcher). The panel starts at 7:00; pizza is served at 8:30; the debate starts at 9:00. Learn more here.

Civic Life Lunch: Joelle Gamble
Thursday, October 20, Noon, Rabb Room, Tisch College

Joelle Gamble is the National Director of the Roosevelt Institute, an organization that connects leaders, practitioners, innovators, and entrepreneurs who work toward improving socioeconomic and political equity. Join us to hear about her work at the Roosevelt Institute and have a conversation about careers advocating socioeconomic and political equity. Read more about Civic Life Lunches here.

Nuova Hispania: Generating a New Visual Language in the Americas
Thursday, October 20, 6-7 pm, Barnum Hall 104

The meeting between the arriving Spaniards and indigenous inhabitants of the Americas was marked by alliances, conflict, and devastating destruction that dramatically altered indigenous life. This talk examines the ways in which many visual forms generated after conquest illustrate how the Spanish, as well as the restructured and re-invented indigenous and Mestizo societies in New Spain, thrived economically, culturally, and politically to mutually affect emerging societies and their accompanying new aesthetic.This event is made possible through the generous support of The Department of Romance Languages, The Latino Center, and The Latin American Studies Program

Tufts Community Post-Debate Dialogue
Thursday, October 20, 6:30-8 pm, Interfaith Center

Co-hosted by the Office of the Provost, Tisch College, the University Chaplaincy, and the Office of Student Affairs, our hope is to create opportunities for all students, faculty and staff to be in conversation with one another during our current U.S. presidential election season and beyond. This need seems particularly acute right now, as many of our friends and family may feel anger, alienation, and/or fear regarding the day-to-day news cycle. Everyone is welcome. 

Dinner and a Movie: Tangerine
Thursday, October 20, 6:30 pm, Women's Center

Tangerine (2015) follows a day in the life of two trans sex workers of Color through their triumphs, defeats, relationships, and experiences as they navigate the streets of Los Angeles, California. Starring Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor, both trans women, and filmed on an iPhone, Tangerine has been acclaimed for revolutionizing representation in mainstream cinema and the methods through which representation can be achieved. Join us and Professor Stephan Pennington to discuss the politics, limitations, and complications of representation in modern American cinema.

A Conversation with Filmmaker Pamela Tom
Friday, October 21, 10:30 am, Asian American Center, Start House, 17 Latin Way

Pamela Tom is a documentary and narrative film director and producer. Her work often explores themes of identity, body image, and the intersection of Asian aesthetics and American culture. Her award-winning short, Two Lies, about a Chinese American mother who undergoes plastic surgery to make her eyes rounder, screened at Sundance and New Directors/New Films. TYRUS is her feature debut. Breakfast will be served. See the flyer for more information.

Qrunch: Queer Lives, Mental Health, and Self-Care
Friday, October 21, Noon, LGBT Center

October is filled with LGBTQ celebrations like National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ History Month. Events like these can focus on feelings of pride and well-adjustedness, sometimes making it difficult to articulate some of the negative feelings many queers still live with. For this Qrunch, we want to open up an intentional space for folks to share their experiences with their own mental health. What aspects of queer life have caused you stress, discomfort, or sadness? Where do you find affirmation, support, and resources that help you through difficult times? How do your multiple identities impact your mental health and what does self-care look like for you? Join us for a delicious brunch, a welcoming environment, and an affirming conversation. There will be no pressure to share at the event. Content Warning: This event may discuss mental health disorders, including depression, and may discuss suicide and other forms of self-harm.

FCNL – Social Justice in Public Policy: Training weekend, advocacy corps, and fellowship program
Thursday, October 27, 3 pm, Campus Center 207

Dave’s Fresh Pasta cookies will be provided.
Leah Muskin-Pierret (LA 2016 American Studies and International Relations) will be representing the Friends Committee on National Legislation’s young adult programs, recruiting students as constituent lobbyists, advocacy core members, and staff for their grassroots public interest lobbying work. The March FCNL Spring Lobby Weekend (flier attached) brings hundreds of young adults to Washington, D.C. (with scholarships to meet all need) to learn about skills for grassroots advocates to push our elected officials to pass legislation supporting economic justice. The training and lobbying weekend is geared towards young people who are committed to struggling for justice but who haven’t yet experienced policy advocacy as a useful tool. She’ll also share information on the other FCNL Future Advocate programs, which mobilize young people to impact public policy on peace and justice issues.

The Advocacy Corps does community organizing for immigration justice, and the summer interns (unpaid) and young fellows (full-time, paid, with benefits) support FCNL’s  issue-based lobbying programs. With FCNL you can support advocacy for: supporting economic justice, immigration justice, and climate justice; ending mass incarceration; ending nuclear proliferation and lowering Pentagon spending; welcoming refugees; challenging U.S. militarism; and defending human rights and civil liberties. You can reach Leah to chat one-on-one at leah@fcnl.org.

Lecture Afro- Caribbean Music: The Diaspora Strikes Back
Friday, October 28, Noon-1 pm, Varis Lecture Hall (Tickets Free)

A discussion by lecturer, composer, pianist, arranger Joel LaRue Smith on the intricate and vastly creative interaction between Cuban, Puerto Rican and other "Latin" traditions with African American music. Smith claims that in its many stylistic expressions, a fusion that shows no sign of abating in the new millennium, has graced contemporary listeners with decade after decade of inspired musical invention.

A Teach-In: Standing Rock Protests and Protective Actions
Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29

This two-day Teach-In will consider a range of issues related to the Sacred Stone Camp protests and protective actions against Dakota Access Pipeline and in support of the Standing Rock Sioux. Panels and discussions will include: sovereignty and colonial law, sex trafficking and domestic violence, Indigenous knowledges and education, water rights and protection, arts, and historical trauma, among others. Sponsored by WGSS and Education. We are in the process of establishing co-sponsorships and collaborations. If you are interested, please contact Deirdre Judge at deirdre.judge@tufts.edu, Sabina Vaught at sabina.vaught@tufts.edu, and Cecilia Vaught at cecilia.petit@tufts.edu

Resources, Scholarships, and Opportunities

Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, located at 155 Powderhouse Blvd near the Tufts campus, is looking for 2 students to help with Sunday morning child care and/or teaching from our denominational curriculum. The time commitment on Sunday is from 10:00 to 12:00 , and  pays $20 per hour. We have a small group of kids ranging in age from 1 to 7, and anywhere from 2- 10 kids showing up on a given Sunday. This can be a regular or occasional Sunday commitment (our backup list) – we can work with your schedule regarding exams, etc. Child care experience and some familiarity with the Presbyterian Church or other mainline denomination a plus (but not required).

Please contact Diana Santiago (d_darragh@msn.com) or Pastor Fairfax (pastor@clarendonhillchurch.org) if you are possibly interested in the position.  You can find out more about our church at clarendonhillchurch.org and on facebook. Clarendon Hill is a small but very progressive congregation that values the ministries of social justice and building inclusive communities.

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.

LeaderShape Catalyst Training 
Friday, October 28, Noon-5 pm, Crane Room, Paige Hall
Extended Deadline: RSVP by October 21

The LeaderShape Catalyst Training is a one-day program that will challenge you to examine yourself and consider how and where your values and interests align with your actions through interactive exercises and meaningful conversations with other students. The training will allow you to grapple with compelling questions like, “Am I on the right path? Who do I want to be? How can I connect with other like- minded-individuals?” The training is designed for people who are open to the exploration of authenticity, connection, and commitment while increasing your capacity to lead. For questions about the event, contact sherri.sklarwitz@tufts.edu. RSVP by October 21 here.

Work Toward Education Equality with Tufts Jumpstart

Jumpstart is a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students and community Corps members to serve preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. The Tufts Jumpstart site, housed at Tisch College, is seeking student leaders, volunteer coordinators, and corps members for the 2016-2017 academic year.  Jumpstart corps members have a unique opportunity to work directly inspiring young children to learn while serving in a local community, working on a team, and building professional skills.

Jumpstart participants can get certified in EEC (Early Education and Care) in Massachusetts and enroll in exclusive service learning courses at Tufts’ Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development. They are also eligible for work-study and for the AmeriCorps education award ($1,200). For more information, e-mail darby.sanders@tufts.edu.

College Access Mentoring Initiative

Are you interested in giving back to Tufts' host communities, but only have a little free time? The College Access Mentoring Initiative (CAMI) brings high school students from underrepresented backgrounds to Tufts to learn about college and meet current students. On Friday, October 28th, 60 students from Josiah Quincy Upper School will be visiting Tufts. We need your help to make this a fun and memorable experience for the students. We need volunteers from 10:00-2:15. Even if you can't come for the whole visit, volunteering for any amount of time is greatly appreciated. Please fill out the volunteer sign-up form if interested. Email tuftscami@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

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

Sukkot 
Sunday, 10.16 – Sunday, 10.23.2016
Tradition: Judaism
Also known as Feast of Booths. An eight-day Jewish festival of booths (or tabernacles) and the fall harvest. The name refers to the booths (sukkot) used by Israelites during desert wanderings and constructed in the fields during the harvest season. It is a time of thanksgiving for God's presence in creation and among the Jewish people. The Eighth Day (Shmini 'Atzeret) is considered both the end of Sukkot and a distinct festival. 

Birth of the Bab
Wednesday, 10.19.2016
Tradition: Baha'i
The anniversary of the birth of the Bab, the herald of the new age for Baha'is. the Shrine of the Bab in Haifa, Israel, is part of the World Center of the Baha'i faith.

Installation of Granth Sahib Ji as Guru
Thursday, 10.20.2016
Tradition: Sikhism
This day celebrates Gobind Singh Ji's passing on guruship to Scripture, henceforth known as the Guru Granth Sahib.

Simchat Torah
Monday, 10.24.2016
Tradition: Judaism
(Rejoicing of the Law) Joyous festival in which the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah in the synagogue is completed and its first book begun again. The celebration typically includes singing, dancing, and marching with Torah scrolls.

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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