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Fall colors at Tufts, photo by Graduate Communications Coordinator Lakshmi Balasubramaniam
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Happy Family and Friends Weekend
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We hope you are looking forward to a sunny fall weekend! For those on the Medford campus, this is Family and Friends Weekend, when you might get to introduce any visitors to your favorite places and people on campus. If you are planning to bring anyone to Goddard Chapel, bookmark our history page to answer any questions! We will host our open house Friday, October 24, from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - we hope you can stop by. You can find a full list of our events this weekend through the link below, and find Hillel's on their website.
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Civic Life Lunch What We Hold: Lynn Cooper on Civic Belonging
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tufts Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper, A02, believes that interfaith friendship, when rooted in trust, vulnerability, and the courage to honor difference, has the power to heal deep divisions and move communities toward lasting justice. In her new book, Embracing Our Time: The Sacrament of Interfaith Friendship, she makes a bold case for seeing human connection itself as a civic act, one that strengthens both individuals and the communities they shape together. Over lunch, Lynn will share reflections from her work and writing, drawing on her experiences of building bridges across traditions at Tufts and in the wider world. Together, we’ll consider what it means to cultivate belonging in divided times, and how each of us can practice the kind of friendship that makes civic life more just, inclusive, and whole. Registration required, all are welcome. Lunch provided.
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Religious and Philosophical Events and Gatherings
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Women in Buddhism & Hinduism
Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Goddard Chapel, 3 the Green
The idea for this Women in Buddhism & Hinduism program originated from a Tufts graduate student’s experience visiting a temple in Sri Lanka. The goal of the program is to raise awareness within the Tufts community about the roles and experiences of women within various Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Each panelist will be invited to share their experiences as women engaged in Buddhist or Hindu practices.This program is a collaboration between Tufts Women's Center, the University Chaplaincy, and the Buddhist Chaplaincy. For questions, contact Buddhist Chaplain Vineetha Mahayaye.
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Halloween Carillon Concert
October 31 at 5:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel, 3 The Green
The carillon bells will be ringing on Halloween! Stop by and enjoy some music outside. If you are a piano player, please consider signing up to play! Anyone with keyboard experience can play the bells and play any song that you and the Music Director Suzie Cartreine choose. For more information, email Music Director Suzie Cartreine.
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General Interest Meeting for Tufts' New Bhakti Club
Friday, October 24, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Interfaith Center
This group, open to all undergraduate and graduate students, will offer
opportunities for philosophical discussion, meditative practice, and interfaith dialogue through diverse and engaging programs. Join us on Friday for good snacks, to learn more about the club, and to participate in mantra meditation. For more information, please contact Interfaith Ambassador Niam Lakhani.
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Body Affirming Yoga for Grad Students
Sunday, October 26, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop Street
Join us for Yoga and Community Building Meal RSVP to attend! Register by October 23.
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To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, including information about seeking religious accommodations at Tufts, please follow the link to the Tufts Multifaith Calendar.
Birth of Bab
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
(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.
Birth of Baha'u'llah
Thursday, October 23, 2025
(Baha'i) The anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith.
Samhain
Friday, October 31 – Saturday, November 1, 2025
(Wicca/Paganism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The New Year and the final harvest festival, celebrating the last gifts of the Earth before winter and the return of the spirits of the dead.
All Saints’ Day
Saturday, November 1, 2025
(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.
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