News from Tufts Now
- Samantha Jonas’ Legacies of ResistanceA member of the Mashpee Wampanoag, she’s doing a deep dive into tribal efforts to reclaim their lands
- A ‘Warrior Ethos’ Isn’t the Best National DefenseThe recent renaming of the Defense Department to the Department of War highlights the reflexive reliance on armed force, says international relations expert
- Will Oral Collagen Supplements Keep My Skin Healthy?As we age, production of this protein slows down, but taking a supplement won't necessarily reverse signs of aging, says a dermatologist at the School of Medicine
Tufts Events
- Oct 12–16Ghambar AyathermEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Zoroastrianism) Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop, and the return of herds from pasture.
- Oct 13All dayIndigenous Peoples' DayEvent Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.
- Oct 13–15Shemini AtzeretEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Translates as "Eighth Day of the Assembly;" unclear purpose in the bible and has had many forms of celebration. Comes at the end of Sukkot and almost coincides with Simchat Torah. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.