News from Tufts Now
- Tufts Professor Named Fellow of the National Academy of InventorsJames Schwob uses the mechanisms behind how we smell for a deeper understanding of the regulation of the development of neurons
- Researchers Develop Way to Make Healthier Sugar SubstituteEngineers biosynthetically produce tagatose, a now-rare sugar that is low in calories and as sweet as table sugar
- How to Protect Your Child’s Teeth if Your Water Lacks FluorideContinue providing the cavity-fighting element through toothpaste, rinses, and varnishes, pediatric dentists say
Tufts Events
- Dec 12All dayOur Lady of GuadalupeEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic) Lady of Guadalupe Day commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary, Mexico’s patron saint, in Mexico City on December 12, 1531.
- Dec 14–22HanukkahEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The Feast of Lights (Feast of Dedication) is celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews' victory over occupying forces in 165 BCE, which re-established for a time their religious and political freedom.
- Dec 182:00 PMRoundtable Discussion for Faculty Researching and/or Teaching Topics Related to Inclusive Excellence, Accessibility, and/or Climate/Environmental Justice ContentOnline Location Details: Zoom link will be sent to registrants Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost RSVP Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaJ99sGslxTAATnluH1Bj403BADIboky-3Az86pL0esXx9Ig/viewform?usp=dialog Event Contact Email: diversity@tufts.edu The goal of these monthly roundtable discussions is to build a supportive community where faculty can discuss timely issues and strategies. This conversation is being convened by the Office of the Vice Provosts for Institutional Inclusive Excellence, Faculty, Education, and Research, and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching.