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
- 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
- Does Your Mouth Feel Dry? Don’t Ignore ItSaliva does all kinds of things. If you don’t have enough, it’s not just unpleasant; it’s a challenge to oral health
Tufts Events
- 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.
- Oct 14–15Simchat TorahEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Judaism) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Translates as "Rejoicing of the Law." Joyous festival in which the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah in the synagogue is completed and its first book begun again. The celebration typically includes singing, dancing, and marching with Torah scrolls. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.