News from Tufts Now
- When Two (Identical) Heads Are Better Than OneTwin sisters in the Master of Public Health Program have already published multiple research papers, and they’re just getting started
- Can Wastewater Surveillance Work Without Sewers?Study shows how places without modern sanitation systems can still use wastewater to catch outbreaks before dangerous diseases travel across borders
- Dollar Stores’ Food Options May Not Be Hurting American Diets OverallAnalysis shows that while less healthy foods are staples of discount chains, households are compensating with healthier purchases elsewhere
Tufts Events
- Aug 15All dayAssumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryEvent Type: Multifaith Observance (Christianity-Catholic) Commemorates the assumption of Mary, mother of Jesus, into heaven.
- Aug 15All dayDormition of the TheotokosEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) The Dormition of the Mother of God is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. It celebrates the "falling asleep" of Mary the Theotokos, and her being taken up into heaven.
- Aug 16All dayKrishna JanmashtamiEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Hinduism) Celebrates the birthday of Krishna. According to the Hindu epics, Krishna was the eighth incarnation of the God Vishnu, opposed to the demon Kansa, who was responsible for the increase of evil in the world. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song.