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Children's Theater Summer Programs
In Medford and Somerville
Discover information Tufts' two Children's Theater Summer Program offerings: Magic Circle Theater and Creative Arts. The Magic Circle Theater at Tufts is the oldest children's theater program in New England and is open to children ages 11-16. Creative Arts introduces younger children (ages 7-12) to the basic principles of visual and performing arts in a safe, non-competitive environment.
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In Boston, Medford and Somerville
The Tufts University Art Galleries hosts several major exhibitions per semester, installs and maintains the Permanent and Public Art Collection throughout the four Tufts campuses, and produces public programs with contemporary artists and scholars. The art galleries are located on the Medford/Somerville campus at the Aidekman Arts Center and the Boston SMFA campus.
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In Medford and Somerville
The Tufts Department of Music hosts various community music programs including year-long music classes for children and adults, Tufts Youth Philharmonic (TYP), the Tufts Summer Music program, and the Sunday Concert Series.
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In Medford and Somerville
Community Movie Nights are outdoor movie showings hosted by Tufts Community Relations on the Medford/Somerville campus. These events are free and open to the public. -
Community Audit Program
In Medford and Somerville
Tufts University’s Community Audit Program is offered by the Office of Government & Community Relations in partnership with University College through Courses at Tufts.
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In Medford and Somerville
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers a wide range of educational and social programs, including lectures, interactive study groups, special-interest clubs, and more to members ages 50+. OLLI is self-governing through volunteer-based committees made up of OLLI members.
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In Medford and Somerville
The Resumed Education for Adult Learning (REAL) program is intended for students who are 24 years of age or older, parents, married, veterans or currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and provides a full-time Tufts undergraduate education.
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In Medford and Somerville
Tufts University College offers workshops and short courses to allow students to briefly explore specific topics and subjects and develop quick skills. Workshops and short courses range anywhere from a few hours to multi-week sessions.
University College Workshops and Short CoursesMedford and Somerville High School Pre-College Scholarship Program
In Medford and Somerville
The Tufts University office of Government & Community relations, in partnership with University College, is pleased to offer a scholarship program to Medford and Somerville high school students interested in taking an undergraduate class for credit at Tufts University.
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In Medford and Somerville
Tufts Pre-College Programs offer high school students the opportunity to learn from Tufts faculty, on-campus and virtually, in a variety of fields including engineering, medicine, entrepreneurship, graphic design, international relations, and more.
Explore Tufts Pre-College ProgramsLeonard Carmichael Society (LCS)
In Boston, Medford and Somerville
The Leonard Carmichael Society (LCS) is the largest student run community service organization at Tufts University. LCS is the umbrella group for more than 30 service-oriented subgroups serving Tufts' neighboring communities of Boston, Medford and Somerville.
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Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Annual Open House
In Grafton
The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine hosts an annual open house in Grafton, free and open to the public, with programming for people of all ages.
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In Medford and Somerville
Tufts Hillel hosts the annual Read by the River literacy carnival on the Medford/Somerville campus to celebrate the love of books and reading with children in grades K-5 and their families.
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In Medford and Somerville
The Tufts Department of Music hosts Super Arts Saturday, an event for children of all ages to learn about the arts through fun programming, including a concert and various workshops.Tufts Community Day
In Medford and Somerville
Community Day is an annual Tufts tradition, celebrating arts, innovation and community. Neighbors are invited to join us on our Medford/Somerville campus, along with community partners, students, staff, and faculty for a day of live entertainment, family friendly activities, and free food.
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In Boston
Tufts School of Dental Medicine hosts the annual Give Kids a Smile event, a community-based initiative launched by the American Dental Association to provide free oral health care services to children.
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Swimming Lessons
In Medford and Somerville
The Tufts Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving teams offer swimming lessons during the academic year at the Hamilton Pool as a fundraiser for their winter break training trips. Participants must be 4 years of age or older.
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In Medford and Somerville
The 6th annual Tufts Classic - basketball games between Medford High School Mustangs and Somerville High School Highlanders girls and boys teams at Tufts University - will be held this year on Sunday, January 19.
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In Medford and Somerville
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COVID-19 Guidance
In Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought countless disruptive changes to education. During this time, Tufts has relied on the tireless commitment of our students, faculty, and staff, all of whom have worked to find creative solutions to fulfill the university’s mission during an unprecedented challenge. We encourage you to review current Tufts guidelines and policies related to masking, vaccination, testing, illness, and isolation.
Explore University COVID-19 GuidanceDental Clinics
In Boston
Tufts Dental Clinics provide services at Tufts School of Dental Medicine to Boston and area residents. The Tufts School of Dental Medicine is a teaching faculty and student dentists work under the supervision of faculty to provide care at at significantly reduced rates.
Explore Tufts Dental ClinicsThe Sharewood Project
In Boston
The Sharewood Project is a free health education program that provides limited health care services. Sharewood is led by volunteer medical and public health students and physicians affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine and Cambridge Health Alliance, with help from other health professional students and translators from Tufts University.
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In Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville
The Tisch College Community Research Center (TCRC) supports research projects conducted by community members in partnership with Tufts faculty and/or students with a focus on, but not exclusive to, Tufts' host communities of Somerville, Medford, Grafton, and Boston's Chinatown, with priority given to research projects focused on redressing issues of social inequity.
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Friedman School Speaker Series
The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy hosts a virtual speaker series throughout the academic year with professionals presenting on a wide range of topics in the field of nutrition. The speaker series is open to the public.
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The Environmental Studies Program hosts the Hoch Cunningham Environmental Lectures with speakers from government, industry, academia, and non-profit organizations to give presentations on environmental topics. The lectures are open to the public.
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Tisch College's Solomont Speaker Series hosts a diverse group of leaders in civic life to share their expertise and inspire discussion among the Tufts community.
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Across Tufts' campuses, there are seven libraries, including Tisch Library on the Medford/Somerville campus.
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Discover Davis
In Somerville
Discover Davis is a partnership between Tufts University and the Somerville Chamber of Commerce. The goal of this free event is to support locally owned small businesses in Somerville's Davis Square.
Explore Davis SquareTufts Cherish Chinatown Restaurant Challenge
In Boston
Tufts’ Cherish Chinatown organizes a challenge for the entire Tufts university community to join and support small businesses in Boston’s Chinatown — the vibrant and diverse home of our Health Sciences Campus.
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Tufts Community Grants
In Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville
Tufts Community Grants (TCG), began in November 1995 to support our host communities and the important work being done by Tufts volunteers with nonprofit organizations in Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville.
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In Boston, Medford and Somerville
The office of Government and Community Relations (GCR) is pleased to offer campus space to local community organizations seeking space for events, meetings, or other activities.
Explore Campus Space RequestsEmergency Response Grants
In Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville
In response to COVID-19 and the changing needs of our community partners, Tufts University offered emergency grants to non-profit organizations serving residents impacted by COVID-19 in the city of Boston and town of Grafton.
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In Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville
Tufts University provides a limited number of event sponsorships for nonprofit organizations that serve our host communities.
Explore Event SponsorshipTufts Cherish Chinatown Cleanup
In Boston
Tufts University students, faculty, and staff join together at our annual Cherish Chinatown neighborhood cleanup. Volunteers pick up trash, plant flowers, and organize supply rooms at local nonprofits—all while learning about the history of the neighborhood and ways to get more involved with our Chinatown community partners.
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In Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville
The Tisch College Community Research Center (TCRC) supports research projects conducted by community members in partnership with Tufts faculty and/or students with a focus on, but not exclusive to, Tufts' host communities of Somerville, Medford, Grafton, and Boston's Chinatown, with priority given to research projects focused on redressing issues of social inequity.
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In Medford and Somerville
During the Day of Service, Tufts student, faculty, staff and alumni volunteers spend the day volunteering at service sites throughout Medford and Somerville, two of Tufts' host communities. Volunteers fan out across the local neighborhoods to participate in a variety of service projects, including picking up trash in Medford and Somerville business districts and residential neighborhoods.
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Adventures in Veterinary Medicine
In Medford and Somerville
Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) is a career exploration program hosted by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. AVM has separate programs designed for middle school students, high school students, college students, and adults.
Adventures in Veterinary MedicineMini-Med School
In Medford and Somerville
Mini-Med School is a pre-college summer program hosted by the Tufts School of Medicine. This program provides high school students the opportunity to attend lectures, trainings, and other programming, as well as meet doctors and current medical students at one of the nation's top medical schools. This program is offered on-campus and virtually.
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The Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO)
In Medford and Somerville
The Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) at Tufts' School of Engineering conducts educational research and educational tool and technology development to empower students from kindergarten through college with an engineering education and experiences.
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Snow Emergency Parking for Neighbors of Medford and Somerville
In Medford and Somerville
Medford residents from Wards 4 and 5 and Somerville residents from Wards 6 and 7 may park in the Dowling Garage (419 Boston Ave, Medford, MA) for free during declared snow emergencies.
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In Boston, Medford and Somerville
Tufts offers shuttle services during the academic year to Davis Square, Medford Square, Tufts Medford/Somerville campus, and the SMFA.
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In advance of your visit to Tufts' campuses, please review Tufts Parking's webpage for the most up-to-date information on current parking options and on the parking permit purchase process.