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| Buddha's Birthday Celebration 2015 (Vesak)
Monday, April 27, Noon-1 pm, Goddard Chapel
All people of all backgrounds are welcome to come celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and demise of Gautama Buddha. The Reverend Hyunoh Kim of Won Buddhism of Boston will lead a 10-15 minute mindfulness meditation, followed by reflections from diverse spiritual leaders and students about meditation, interfaith harmony, and world peace. We will also celebrate the work of our intern Venerable Upali with the Tufts community this year and conclude with a free Thai lunch. Sponsored by the University Chaplaincy. For more information, please contact chaplaincy@tufts.edu.
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| Religious and Philosophical Life Programs
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| Being Muslim Is Being Me Blog and Friday Lunch Series
Fridays, April 17 - May 8, 12:30-1:15 pm, Interfaith Center
The initiative is designed to raise awareness about the diversity of Muslims in our Tufts community. The hope is to show Islam and Muslims in a more accessible and personable context in order to help change stereotypical perceptions. Informal conversations over lunch will be facilitated by Tufts Muslim Chaplain Celene Ibrahim-Lizzio and members of the MSA. Student speakers will share personal stories. The lunch series is co-sponsored by the AS&E Diversity Fund. All are welcome to attend. Learn more about the blog here.
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| Visit the University Chaplaincy at Jumbo Days
Thursday and Friday, April 23-24, 11:30-2 pm, Tent on the Green
The University Chaplaincy and the CAFE Pre-Orientation Program are tabling at Jumbo Days, along with many religious and philosophical student organizations. Come by and visit us.
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| PSA Weekly Dinner
Sundays, 5:45 pm, Dewick Dining Hall
Do you like food? Join us every Sunday at 5:45 pm at Dewick Dining Hall for dinner before our weekly service. We will meet in the lobby and then try to find a round table upstairs. If you have any questions, please contact Yimin Zhang (yimin.zhang@tufts.edu or 617-690-8250) or Dan Kimmick (daniel.kimmick@tufts.edu).
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| Last Weekly Protestant Worship Service of the Academic Year
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| Sunday April 26, 7 pm, Goddard Chapel The Reverend Noah H. Evans
The Reverend Noah Evans is the rector and pastor of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford. Ordained in 2004, previously Noah served as the Associate Rector of St. Anne's in the Fields Episcopal Church in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Noah is a graduate of Washington University in Saint Louis and the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church.
Noah lives in West Medford, with his wife, the Reverend Sara Irwin, who is the pastor of Christ Episcopal Church in Waltham. Their daughter Adah was born in 2009 and their son Isaiah was born in 2007. Noah loves cooking, his local CSA farm, current events and politics, the intersection of church and society, movies and television and teaching the Bible. Noah was one of the founders of the Life Together: the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Young Adult Internship Program, and serves as the chair the board of Episcopal City Mission. You can follow him on Twitter at @nhevans827, and find his blog at http://getoutoftheark.blogspot.com/.
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Commencement Weekend 2015 The Baccalaureate Service 2015
Saturday, May 16, 3-4 pm, Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center
The Baccalaureate Service for the senior class at Tufts began in 1865. Baccalaureate is an ancient custom wherein those being admitted to the degree of bachelor are honored with laurels of oration to inspire them as they cross this threshold into their lives beyond. This service is the last time for the senior class to be alone together as a class. One senior is selected to offer the Wendell Phillips Address, and the President offers his parting remarks to the class. The context is a multifaith celebration honoring the heritage of spirituality and values at Tufts through a diversity of religions, philosophies, and cultures in the forms of music, readings, and blessings. All are welcome. For more information, click here. Listed below are the spiritual gatherings that will be held during Commencement Weekend: Other Commencement Weekend Spiritual Gatherings
Friday, May 15, 2015 - 1 p.m. Muslim Prayer, Interfaith Center
- 2:30 p.m. Protestant Service of Thanksgiving, Goddard Chapel
- 6 p.m. Reform and Conservative Shabbat Services, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Dinner, Granoff Family Hillel Center Adults: $18, Children under 10: $8 Please reserve online at www.tuftshillel.org
- 9 p.m. Humanist New Beginnings Reflection, Interfaith Center
Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service and 12:00 p.m. Lunch, Granoff Family Hillel Center
- 5:30 p.m. Catholic Mass for Graduates, Alumni, and Families, Goddard Chapel
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| Off Campus Programs
Harvard Divinity School Buddhist Ministry Initiative presents Education and Buddhist Ministry: Whither and Why?
April 23-25, 2015, Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Harvard Divinity School Buddhist Ministry Initiative is excited to welcome you to join us for our first symposium on education and training for Buddhist ministry. We have envisioned this as an opportunity to bring together representatives of select institutions and programs educating students to become chaplains and caregivers, leaders in Buddhist communities and organizations, and participants and leaders in organizations and movements working to apply the insights of Buddhist practice and thought to address suffering in the world.
Over the course of three days, we will gather to share challenges, insights, and questions in panel discussions, breakout sessions, and informal meetings. This will be a “working conference” focused on starting to build conversation partners, map the landscape of Buddhist ministry, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Be sure to register here.
Dharmesh Shah: Crafting Culture and Creating Communities
Sunday, April 26, 1:30 pm, Humanist Hub (30 JFK St.)
Humans have changed dramatically over the past couple of decades. We’ve changed how we live, how we connect and how we grow. Dharmesh has experienced some of this change first-hand. As founder and CTO of HubSpot, he helped build a culture that grew the company from 2 to 800 people. In this informal talk, he’ll share some of the lessons learned on crafting culture and creating communities in our hyper-connected world. Read more here.
Project Bread Walk for Hunger
Sunday, May 3, Starts and ends at Boston Common
Join the Walk for Hunger, and help provide people across the state with thoughtful solutions to food insecurity. Learn more here.
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| Episcopal Divinity School Alumni/ae Days and Jonathan Daniels Lecture 2015
Friday, May 8, Noon, St. John's Chapel
Sr. Simone Campbell—religious leader, attorney, poet, and executive director of NETWORK—will deliver the Jonathan Daniels Lecture. A discussion panel with Sr. Simone and members of the EDS community follows at 2:30pm. We hope to see you soon.
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| Rebound: The Chris Herren Story
Tuesday, April 21, 7 pm, Cousens Main Gym, 161 College Ave, Tufts University
Join Chris Herren, former NBA professional basketball player and basketball legend, as he shares his story of descent into the addiction that ruined his basketball career and the miraculous recovery that gave him new purpose and mission. Alcohol and drug-free since 2008, Herren has shared his harrowing story of abuse and recovery in his memoir Basketball Junkie and Emmy-nomiated documentary Unguarded in the hopes of reaching and impacting every person possible. This event is free and open to the Tufts community; more info can be found here.
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| Common Reading Student Focus Groups
The Common Reading Committee has narrowed down the Class of 2019 Common Reading list to five book finalists. We are seeking students in the Tufts community to participate in one of our focus groups to give input on the finalist.
We ask for interested students to attend one of the two sessions. The focus group meetings will be held on the following days and times. Snacks will be served.
Common Reading Student Focus Group #1
Thursday, April 23, 4-5 pm, Dowling Hall, Milmore Room
Common Reading Student Focus Group #2
Friday, April 24, 10-11 am, Dowling Hall, Milmore Room
Class of 2019 Common Reading finalists: Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error by Kathryn Schulz, Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights by Kenji Yoshino, Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice and the Promise of America by Eboo Patel,Situations Matter: Understanding How Context Transforms Your World by Sam Sommers, Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President by Eli Saslow
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| First Year End of Year Celebration
Wednesday, April 22, 1-4 pm, Tisch Roof; Rain date: Monday, April 27, 3-6 pm, Tisch Roof
Join us on the Tisch Roof for cupcakes, raffles, and get your Class of 2018 sunglasses while supplies last. Tufts ID required! Sponsored by the College Transition Advisors and Freshman Class Council.
De-stress Fest
Friday, April 24, 11 am-2 pm, Upper Campus Center
Come join Active Minds for our last event of the year. We'll have lots of fun activities including piñatas, finger painting, hula hoops, bubble wrap (to pop), bubbles and more to help you relax and take a break before finals.
Yoga for Survivors
Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 2-3 pm (arrive ten minutes early if you can), Tisch Library Room 314
Join the C ounseling Center’s Alison Rhodes as she guides you through a gentle hour-long yoga practice. No prior experience with yoga necessary. What to wear and bring: Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or towel (helpful, but not necessary). RSVP recommended: Alison.Rhodes@tufts.edu
Bolles House BBQ
Wednesday, April 29, 4:30 pm, LGBT and Latino Centers
Join the LGBT Center and the Latino Center as they celebrate the end of the semester with a backyard BBQ. They will be grilling up some good eats and unwinding from classes before finals start.
Animal Assistated Therapy Events: Paws and Relax: Mindfulness Practice and Animal Therapy
Meet Dr. Maria Hiraldo from CMHS and her therapy dog, Olive. Maria will be guiding the techniques to help with mindfulness, meditation and stress reduction. Learn more about Paws for People and Tufts Institute for Human-Animal Interaction.
Date: 4/28/15
Time: 3-5 pm
Location: Africana Center
Date: 4/29/15
Time: 3-5 pm
Location: Latino Center
Date: 4/30/15
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm
Location: Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Date: 5/1/15
Time: 4-6 m
Location: Tisch Library
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Resources, Scholarships, and Opportunities
Apply to be a Gerald Gill Research Fellow at the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy
Deadline: Friday, May 1
Applications for the fellowship are now open until May 1, 2015. These research fellowships are open to both undergraduate and graduate Tufts students and last for the full duration of the 2015-2016 academic year. Fellows design their own research projects related to race and democracy, meet regularly for group discussions, and are mentored by the CSRD Director, Professor Peniel Joseph. More information about the program and the application materials are available on our website at: http://as.tufts.edu/csrd/people/fellows.htm . Tufts Attitudes about Sexual Conduct Survey
Deadline: Friday, May 8
The Task Force and the Office of Institutional Research and Evaluation have developed this brief survey for students in order to learn what Tufts can do better to prevent and address sexual misconduct and enhance the safety, resources, and supports available to all students. More info can be found out about the survey here. It is a voluntary survey but participation will benefit the entire Tufts community.
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Weekly Gatherings During Term
Mondays- Guided Meditation and Tea, led by Chaplaincy Intern, The Venerable Upali Sraman: Noon, Goddard Chapel
- Tufts Protestant Students Association, Book Group: Noon, Tower Cafe
- Tufts Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Meeting: 8 pm, Mayer Campus Center Room 012
- Tufts Hindu Students Council, Puja: 9-10:30 pm, Goddard Chapel
Wednesdays- Tufts Protestant Students Association, Noonday Prayer and Lunch: Noon, Interfaith Center
- Capen Bible Study (African American Christian): 8 pm, Capen House (8 Professors Row)
Thursdays- Tufts Buddhist Sangha, Meditation: 8:30-10 am, Goddard Chapel
- Dharma Study - Mindfulness, Reflections, and Discussions, led by Chaplaincy Intern, The Venerable Upali Sraman: 3:30-4:30 pm, Goddard Chapel
- Non-denominational Christian Fellowship, Large Group: 7:30-9 pm, Interfaith Center
- Tufts Freethought Society, Weekly Discussion Meeting: 7:30 pm, Eaton Hall 202
- Tufts Protestant Student Association, Spiritual Formation: 9:15 pm, Goddard Chapel
Fridays- Tufts Muslim Students Association, Jumah Prayer: 1:15 pm, Interfaith Center
- Tufts Muslim Students Association, Chaplain Facilitated Qur'an and Arabic Circles: 2:15-3 pm, Interfaith Center
- Protestant Student Association, Ephesians Scripture Study: 3-4 pm, Africana Center (8 Professors Row)
- Catholic Community at Tufts, Reconciliation or Contemplative Prayer: 3-5 pm, Interfaith Center
- Tufts Hillel, Conservative & Reform Shabbat Services: 6 pm, Granoff Family Hillel Center
- Tufts Hillel, Shabbat Dinner: 7:15 pm, Granoff Family Hillel Center
- Chabad at Tufts University, Shabbat Dinner: 6:45 pm, Rohr Chabad House
- Chabad at Tufts University, Shabbat Service: 7:30 pm, Rohr Chabad House
Saturdays- Tufts Hillel, Conservative & Reform Shabbat Services: 10:30 am, Granoff Family Hillel Center
Sundays- Tufts Protestant Students Association, Worship Service: 7 pm, Goddard Chapel
- Tufts Buddhist Sangha, Meditation: 7 pm, Rabb Room, Lincoln-Filene Center
- Catholic Community at Tufts, Mass: 10 pm, Goddard Chapel
To learn meeting times for the following groups, please see our website for student leader contact information:
- Tufts Baha'i Students Association
- Tufts CAFE (Interfaith)
- Tufts Campus HOPE (Seventh Day Adventist)
- Greek and Athlete Christian Fellowship
- Tufts Latter-day Saints Students Association
- Sikh Students Association
- University Unitarian Universalists
For information about communities not listed, please contact the University Chaplaincy at chaplaincy@tufts.edu.
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| About the University Chaplaincy Enews
The University Chaplaincy Enews is published weekly by the Tufts University Chaplaincy to promote programs and opportunities related to spirituality, ethics, culture, and social justice. To propose announcements for inclusion please contact chaplaincy@tufts.edu.
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The Tufts University Chaplaincy is a dynamic hub supporting religious, spiritual, ethical, and cultural life for all members of the Tufts community. We provide pastoral care, support religious and philosophical communities, educate about spiritual and ethical issues in society and the world, and promote multifaith engagement.
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