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 118:30 AM2025 Tufts Women in Tech ConferenceBuilding: Joyce Cummings Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Alumni and Friends,Faculty,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Career Development,Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence,Engineering/Technology RSVP Information: https://events.humanitix.com/tufts-women-in-tech-conference-2025 Event Contact Name: Ruby Mora Event Contact Email: ruby.mora@tufts.edu Link: https://www.tuftswit.com/ Join us for the 2025 Women in Tech (WiT) Conference—a day of networking, inspiration, and empowerment. Tufts WiT is dedicated to building a supportive community for students of diverse gender identities who are passionate about technology. Our mission is to help you innovate, lead, and thrive in the ever-changing tech world. What you’ll gain: Connect with industry leaders and recruiters through career fair and company events. Learn from panels and workshops on the latest tech trends. Build your network with peers who share your passion. Free food and merch! Be part of creating a future where tech is for everyone. Learn more on our website. Early bird tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis—register now to get a discounted ticket and priority access to exclusive merch, lunch, and one-on-one sessions with top companies!
- Oct 118:00 PMAn Evening with Ben PlattBuilding: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Room: Distler Performance Hall Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Interns and Residents,Postdoctoral Fellows,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Performance Event Subject: Music Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department Event Sponsor Details: University Advancement Office of Special Events RSVP Information: Email jeffrey.rawitsch@tufts.edu during the ticket request window Admission/Cost: Free and open to the Tufts community Event Contact Name: Jeff Rawitsch Event Contact Email: jeffrey.rawitsch@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-2253 Come and enjoy an evening with Tony, GRAMMY, and Emmy Award-winning actor, singer, and recording artist Ben Platt, known for his groundbreaking performance in Dear Evan Hansen, Parade, the popular Netflix series The Politician, and Pitch Perfect 1 and Pitch Perfect 2. Any member of the Tufts community can get two complimentary tickets to the event while tickets last. These tickets may be requested no earlier than October 6 and no later than October 10 at 10 a.m. Tufts community members must request tickets by emailing Jeff Rawitsch directly at jeffrey.rawitsch@tufts.edu. No Tufts community tickets will be given at the box office window.
- 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.