August 2010 Events Calendar
Magic Circle Theater: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Tufts’ summer children’s theater presents the tale of Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Rag Queen and other favorite characters as the “curiouser and curiouser” girl heads to Wonderland. Tickets are $7. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617.627.3493. Balch Arena Theater, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Additional performances: August 4 at 10:30 a.m. and August 12 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Magic Circle Theater: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Tufts’ summer children’s theater presents the tale of Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Rag Queen and other favorite characters as the “curiouser and curiouser” girl heads to Wonderland. Tickets are $7. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617.627.3493. Balch Arena Theater, 10:30 a.m. Additional performances: August 12 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Magic Circle Theater: The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) Tufts’ summer theater for children brings to life the Roald Dahl novel about the only friendly giant in the world. While other giants feast on “human beans” and try to terrorize children, the BFG collects wonderful dreams and delivers them at night. Tickets are $7. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617.627.3493. Balch Arena Theater, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Physiology Faculty Meeting Biomedical Research and Public Health Building (formerly M&V), Room 702, noon–1 p.m. Boston campus.
Dental School Summer recess begins at 5 p.m. for classes of 2011 and 2012 and postgraduate students.
Dental School Annual Faculty Recognition Day; clinics and teaching program cancelled.
Nutrition Proposal Defense “The Role of the TWEAK / Fn14 Signaling Pathway in Inflammatory and Metabolic Responses to Diet-induced Obesity,” Grace Bennett, doctoral candidate in nutrition, Friedman School. Jaharis Center, Room 254, 10 a.m. Boston campus.
Nutrition Proposal Defense “The Effect of Market Type, Produce Form, and Seasonality on Fruit and Vegetable Prices in North Carolina,” Natalie Valpiani, doctoral candidate in nutrition, Friedman School. Jaharis Center, Room 254, 9:30 a.m. Boston campus.
Magic Circle Theater: Disney’s Aladdin Tufts’ summer theater for children presents the stage adaptation of the hit Disney movie, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tale. Tickets are $7. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617.627.3493. Balch Arena Theater, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Additional performance: August 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Cummings Community Celebration & State of the School Address The 4th annual event will include a review of the accomplishments of the past year, a look forward to goals for the coming year and presentation of awards of excellence to faculty and staff. Dinner will be served for faculty, staff, students and their families. Games and activities for children (and adults) will be available. Agnes Varis Campus Center Auditorium, 4–6 p.m. Grafton campus.
Magic Circle Theater: Disney’s Aladdin Tufts’ summer theater for children presents the stage adaptation of the hit Disney movie, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tale. Tickets are $7. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617.627.3493. Balch Arena Theater, 10:30 a.m.
Magic Circle Theater: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Tufts’ summer theater for children presents the tale of Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Rag Queen and other favorite characters as the “curiouser and curiouser” girl heads to Wonderland. Tickets are $7. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617.627.3493. Balch Arena Theater, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Summer School Second session classes end.
Medical School Academic year begins for second-year students (Class of 2013) in the M.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.A. and M.D./Ph.D. programs.
Medical School Academic year begins for first-year students (Class of 2014) in the M.D./M.P.H. program.
Medical School Academic year begins for first-year students (Class of 2014) in the M.D. and M.D./M.A. programs.
Medford Wind Turbine Tour Join the Tufts Eco-Ambassadors as they tour a wind turbine in Medford. The tour will begin at the McGlynn School with a short presentation about the permitting and installation of the turbine, followed by a visit to the turbine. Meet at McGlynn School, 3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy., Medford, at 12:55 p.m., or if you would prefer to carpool, meet at the Office Of Sustainability at 12:45 p.m. RSVP to emily.parker@tufts.edu and indicate whether you need a ride, or whether your have a car available. Tour ends at 2:30 p.m.
Fletcher School Orientation for incoming students.
Editor’s note: The deadline for Calendar submissions for September is Thursday, August 19. Submissions may be e-mailed to barbara.lewis@tufts.edu or you may send Calendar announcements to Barbara Lewis, Office of Publications, 80 George Street, Medford campus.