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- The ‘Black Forager’ Nibbles the CampusAlexis Nikole Nelson, an expert on foraging, shares advice for safely eating foods found in the wild

- Maxing Out Your Fiber Intake Can Have Broad Health BenefitsWith the fibermaxxing trend making headlines, a Tufts expert shares tips on why fiber is important in our diets and how to reach your fiber intake goals

- What Vitamins Should I Take During Menopause for Bone Health?A bone expert at Tufts breaks down which nutrients the body needs most during this phase of life, and what benefits they provide

Tufts Events
- Nov 412:00 PMDeveloping Digital Project Assignments: Storytelling with MapsBuilding: Tisch Library City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Digital Design Studio (DDS), third floor Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Students (Graduate) Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Humanities Speaker Name: Kaylen Dwyer Event Contact Name: Kaylen Dwyer Event Contact Email: kaylen.dwyer@tufts.edu Link: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/15311487 Digital mapping assignments engage classrooms in critical discussions of space and place. With easy-to-use mapping tools, classes such as literature; history; film and media; and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies are visualizing archives, telling spatial stories, creating engaging exhibits, contributing to crowdsourced projects, and developing geospatial datasets. This workshop will discuss the essentials of developing mapping assignments for humanities classrooms—from bite-size to final project. We will look at examples of mapping projects and break them down to understand the tools, skills, elements, and steps to mapping with your students. We welcome you to reach out to Kaylen Dwyer (kaylen.dwyer@tufts.edu) at any time to discuss your classroom needs.
- Nov 412:00 PMDrop-In Journaling at Goddard ChapelBuilding: Goddard Chapel City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Event Subject: Religion/Spirituality Event Sponsor: Tufts University RSVP Information: Tufts University Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that—a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. For students, faculty, and staff, starting September 9.
- Nov 42:00 PMFresco in Mexico - Tufts SMFA Summer ProgramBuilding: SMFA at Tufts | 230 The Fenway City: Boston, MA 02115 Campus: Boston SMFA campus Location Details: B209 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Undergraduate) The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! Join Tufts Global Education and SMFA Faculty to learn about SMFA 194 - Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico! Attend an information session to learn more about the program logistics, academic credit, and exciting content! Program Dates: Mid-May- Mid/End June2026 Application Deadline: Dec 1 Eligibility: 2.75 GPA and Good Standing. Recommended for intermediate to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate SMFA students, but this course is open to Tufts undergraduate students from all schools and disciplines. No prior Spanish language background required. International travel to Mexico is a required component of this program. Scholarships: Scholarships are limited and interested individuals are encouraged to meet with their financial aid counselor to explore access to any additional funding sources. This course is 4 SHUs.







