Tufts University values its long history and collaborative relationships with the neighborhoods, local schools and organizations in Boston's Chinatown, Medford, Somerville and Grafton, Massachusetts. Several events, activities and learning opportunities on all four campuses are open to the public.
Learn more about our host communities.
If you have any questions, please contact the
Office of Community Relations
at 617.627.3780 or email us at
Health Resources
- Dental Clinics Offers a full range of high quality general, specialty and emergency dental care at lower fees than private dental practices. In addition, the Tufts Department of Pediatric Dentistry offers twice-weekly clinics geared to children in Chinatown; for information on those pediatric clinics, call 617.636.1338.
- The Sharewood Project Health-care clinic organized by medical students and physicians, offering free services to the underserved in the Boston area Asian community. Information or medical appointments: 781.324.1338.
Other Resources
- Leonard Carmichael Society (LCS) The largest student-run volunteer organization on campus with more than 30 active programs focusing on different aspects of community service and advocacy.
- Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund (TNSF) A giving option for members of the Tufts community during the Community Appeal. Used to support our host communities and the important work being done by Tufts volunteers with community organizations in Medford, Somerville, Grafton and Boston's Chinatown.
- The Tufts Community Research Center seeks to involve Tufts faculty and students from across all seven schools of the university in research done in collaboration with community partners.
Academic Resources
- Eliot-Pearson Children's School Offers full-day programs for kindergartners and first- and second-graders, as well as half-day programs for preschoolers and toddlers.
- Tufts Educational Day Care Center Offers a full educational day care program—including a certified kindergarten, developmental care and innovative education—for children ages 3-6 in the Tufts and Medford/Somerville communities.
- The Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) Offers Tufts students and local K-12 teachers hands-on learning experiences through research opportunities and outreach programs.
- Outreach at Tufts: Connecting with Communities This outreach web portal is supported by the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. The purpose of the portal is to provide information about outreach and community opportunities available to Tufts faculty, students, staff and community partners.
- Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning Educational programs for "mature adults."
- Resumed Education for Adult Learners (REAL) Program Open to adults at least 25 years old who are seeking a bachelor's degree. Applicants should have some recent college experience.
- University Libraries Neighbors are welcome to use library resources on the premises including government documents.
- Auditing Courses Residents of our host communities may audit a Tufts course at a greatly reduced fee.
- Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service Tisch College's Lincoln Filene Center for Community Partnerships (LFC) supports and encourages students and faculty members to work with partner communities in addressing community-identified needs and advances best practices for university-community partnerships. Learn more about Tufts community partnerships and commitment to active citizenship. More details: Chinatown | Medford | Somerville
- Tufts Community Music Programs The Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center is a resource for the local community with a wide range of community music programs, including concerts and events open to the public, Saturday music classes for children and teenagers, weekday evening classes and ensembles for adults, a rotating slate of artists and music genres as part of the Sunday Community Concert series, and Saturday Family and Children's Concerts.
Spring Semester
To Haiti with Love: A Benefit Concert from Tufts
Feb. 14, 1 p.m.
Cohen Auditorium
Tickets $10 (children under twelve $5)
Please join Tufts students, faculty, staff, and members of the community in a fun and diverse concert of music from around the world to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. Performers will include the Tufts Gospel Choir, ENVY All Female Step Team, Music Department Performance Faculty, Kiniwe African Drumming and Dance, Jackson Jills, Beelezebubs, and more!.
Tickets can be purchased at the door
More details »
Flyer » [PDF]
Kids Day 2010 - Register Now
Apr. 10, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
If you are a parent of a K-3rd grader in Somerville or Medford, look for the Kids Day Registration packets being brought home by your child.
More details »
To register your child online [http://ase.tufts.edu/lcs/kids_day/Registration.html]
Events:
Lectures/Discussion/Films
Dragon King Marionette show
Feb. 21, 2 p.m.
Cohen Auditorium , 40 Talbot Avenue, Medford on the Tufts campus
Once again this year the Eliot-Pearson Childrens school is having a fundraiser for the scholarship fund. It is a spectacular performance and good for all ages and genders. Cost is $6 and $8 at the door. Tickets can be purchased on line at ase.tufts.edu/epcs.or by calling 617-627-3434.
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Chaplaincy Programs, Medford Campus:
Chaplain's Table - Various Discussions Cosponsored by The Chaplain's Office, The International Center, and The Fletcher School
Thursdays 5-7 p.m., MacPhie Conference Room
First Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m., Goddard Chapel
Art Gallery
Questions Without Answers: A Photographic Prism, 1985-2010
Photographs by VII
Jan. 21-April 4
Tisch Gallery
Public Opening Reception: Jan. 28, 5:30-8 p.m.
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Saya Woolfalk - The Institute for the Analysis of Empathy and Ethnography of No Place (with Rachel Lears)
Jan. 21-April 4
Koppelman Gallery
Public Opening Reception: Jan. 28, 5:30-8 p.m.
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Performances
Hedda GablerBy Henrik Ibsen
Adapted by Christopher Shinn
Directed by Sheriden Thomas
Feb. 18-20 and 25-27, 8:00 p.m.
$12.00 general
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Noontime Concerts
Goddard Chapel
12:30p.m., Thursdays
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Music events calendar »
Athletics
The spring athletic teams are gearing up for action. For a schedule of events please visit:
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