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.

Welcome Jane Barry, MA, Temporary Catholic Chaplain

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
• 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. 

LeaderShape Catalyst Training

LeaderShape Catalyst Training
Friday, October 28, 12-5 pm, Crane Room, Paige Hall
RSVP by October 14 
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 14 here.

Third Annual Workshop of the Consortium in Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora: Native American and Indigenous Studies, Colonialism, and the University
Friday, October 14, Noon-8 pm, Sophia Gordon Hall

The Third Annual Workshop of the Consortium in Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora considers the theme "Native American and Indigenous Studies, Colonialism, and the University." The symposium, hosted at Tufts University on unceded tribal territories, will celebrate the first Indigenous Peoples Day at Tufts University that follows last year’s student-driven activism and faculty vote to change the name of Columbus Day.

Sukkot Brunch and Build
Friday, October 14, 11:30 am-3 pm, Granoff Family Hillel Center

Come help build and decorate the Hillel Sukkah. Brunch will be served.

Storytelling Workshop
Friday, October 14, Noon-1 pm, Campus Center 220

This is the first in a series of skill building workshops brought to you by the Visions of Peace initiative. Storyteller and activist Norah Dooley will be with us to facilitate the workshop. Visions of Peace is a project of Tufts Hillel.

Sukkot Lunch and Learn
Saturday, October 15, Noon, Granoff Family Hillel Center

Come celebrate the holiday of Sukkot with a free lunch and discussion of the week's parsha, Haazinu.  

Sundaes in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 16, 2-3 pm, Hillel Sukkah 

Do you like Sukkot? Do you like sundaes? Well look no further. Come join us in the sukkah for sundaes this Sunday.

Muharram Lecture by Dr. Sadik Kassim 
Monday, October 17, 7 pm, Interfaith Center

In commemoration of the occasion of Muharram, Tufts Muslim Life is pleased to host Dr. Sadik Kassim. The program begins at 7 pm and will include a light dinner following the lecture. The event is co-sponsored by the Omid Center of Greater Boston. All are welcome. Join the Facebook event here. 

Hinduism 101
Tuesday, October 18, 9 pm, Goddard Chapel

Ever wonder about the meaning behind the Om symbol? Want to learn more about Hinduism? Come join the Hindu Students Council as we talk about the basic tenets of Hinduism, how we practice it as college students, as well as debunk common misconceptions. We welcome people of all faiths and beliefs and no previous knowledge of Hinduism is necessary.

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.  

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.

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.

Mindful Mondays and Fridays in Goddard Chapel

Partner Programs

SAGE Advice
Friday, October 14, 11 am, Tufts Women's Center  

Join SAGE Advice this week to create your own vision board. There will be collaging, crafts, and creativity galore so don't miss out. SAGE Advice is an informal discussion group geared towards first years that focuses on guiding students through their transition to Tufts. We talk through common questions and concerns that arise during the first semester. This is also a space for students to be introduced to topics that they may not have discussed before, in a calm and welcoming environment.We often discuss the role of identity in our lives and center gender, race, and the intersections of other identities in these conversations. Intersectionality is an important part of our meetings. We are open to students of all genders and identities. Drop-ins welcome.

Out on the Town: A Queer Tour of Boston
Saturday, October 15, 9 am, Tufts LGBT Center 

Eager to explore all that Boston has to offer? This field trip explores queer social, artistic, and community life in the Boston area. We will visit The History Project, Fenway Health, and Calamus Bookstore. The day will include a lunch with LGBT Tufts alum at Club Café. All are welcome.

LCS and SAAC Present: Pizza Run
Sunday, October 16, 11 am-2 pm, Academic Quad, Tufts University

LCS and SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisor Committee) are excited to present Tufts' first ever Pizza Run. The event (you can run or walk it) will be pizza themed with pizza swag, pizza spirit, and, of course, real pizza. Enjoy pizza along the race route and at the finish line. After the race, stop by Tufts' largest pizza party and enjoy pizza from all of your favorite local restaurants. Check in will begin at 10 AM and the race will start at 11 AM on the Academic Quad, and the party will follow right after. The ticket costs $15 at the link above, and all proceeds will be going to a wonderful charity--Come share a pizza your heart with the Boys and Girls Club of Somerville and Medford.

Marthon of Majors
Monday, October 17, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Academic Quad

Undeclared? Thats OK. Come chat with faculty, Sstaff, and students from a variety of majors to learn more. First 200 students get a Jumbo Water Bottle. We will be raffling off prizes for Jumbo Cash, Tenoch, JP Licks, and Diesel gift cards. Snacks and refreshments served. Learn more here. 

A Year Like No Other: Politics and the Press in 2016
Monday, October 17, 7 pm, Distler Auditorium, Granoff Music Center

Join us, less than a month before Election Day, for an exciting panel discussion on media and politics moderated by acclaimed journalist and Tisch College Professor of the Practice, David Gregory. The panelists will include Tufts alumnus Patrick Healy, A93, New York Times political correspondent; and Asma Khalid, a political reporter at NPR, and Jake Horowitz, co-founder of Mic. They will focus on the intersection of demographics and politics in the 2016 election. RSVP here.

Tufts Teach For America: Informational Presentation
Tuesday, October 18, 6-7 pm, Rabb Room (Lincoln Filene Hall)

Are you passionate about social equity? If so, find out how you can be on the front lines of change after graduation. Teach for America's mission is to enlist, develop, and mobilize our nation's most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence. Come to an informational presentation led by students at Tufts to learn more about avenues of change - and how you can apply for the corps yourself. All years are welcome.

Managing Stress and Anxiety
Wednesday, October 19, Noon, Burden Lounge, Anderson Hall 108

Co-sponsored with the Office of Student Success and Advising
Darleen Gracia from the Counseling and Mental Health Center will talk about warning signs and ways to manage any feelings of stress or anxiety that you may encounter during the semesters. Check out the Facebook event here.

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
Wednesday, 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.

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. 

A Conversation with Filmmaker Pamela To
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.

Roundtable: Immigration Policy and Practice
Monday, October 24, Noon, Chase Center, Tufts Medford Campus

Roberto Gonzales will be joined by community members specializing in immigration law and advocacy to discuss issues in policy and practice with students. Lunch will be provided.

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.

Resources, Scholarships, and Opportunities

2016 Winter Coat Drive for International Students
Goods accepted through Thursday, October 13

Drop-off at the International Center (20 Sawyer Ave) 9 am-5 pm
The international Center is accepting donations for our annual winter clothing drive. We will be happy to accept donations of winter coats, jackets, and scarves. We are sorry we cannot accept donations of other clothing or bedding items at this time. Your generosity will be appreciated by many.

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. 

Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement
The Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement welcomes requests for funding of events, projects, and programs with a clear connection to active citizenship. Funding will be considered for student groups and organizations, or individual students who plan to engage other students in their work. Individual applicants may apply for up to $500 in funding; groups from the same school may apply for up to $1,000; and groups including students from different schools are eligible for up to $1,500. Go here for more information, or email maggie.mcmorrow@tufts.edu.

Upcoming Religious Holidays and Festivals

Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop, and the return of herds from pasture.

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. 

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.

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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