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Winter Bash to return to Sheraton Boston Hotel, use online ticketing
January 24Next Friday's Winter Bash event will mark a return to the Sheraton Boston Hotel. It will be the first Winter Bash to use an entirely online ticketing system, though many aspects of the event will remain the same as they were last year.
Sommers' new book explores effects of everyday situations on human behavior
January 24The Daily sat down with Associate Professor of Psychology Sam Sommers to discuss his new book, "Situations Matter: Understanding How Context Transforms Your World," which was released on Dec. 29, 2011.
Faculty meetings successfully go green
January 24Arts and Sciences faculty meetings and Arts, Sciences and Engineering (AS&E) faculty meetings this semester will continue to be "zero-waste meetings" after a switch last semester to more environmentally friendly meetings received positive feedback from attendees.
Economics expert discusses benefits of energy-efficient business practices
By Shana Friedman | January 24Energy economics expert Joseph Stanislaw visited the Hill Monday night to host a dialogue addressing the implications of changes in the energy system to global security, safety and stability.Stanislaw focused mainly on the economic benefits that can be achieved through widespread adoption of systems ...
UIT revamps support with TechConnect
January 24Tufts University Information Technology (UIT) early last month launched TechConnect, a new information technology service management (ITSM) tool that enables students, faculty and staff to check the status of their IT help requests online and to receive email notifications throughout the process.
Engineers create way to deliver drugs painlessly
January 22Six researchers in the Department of Biomedical Engineering have created a new drug delivery system using silk-based microneedles that can make administering medicine painless.
Social media tools drive Tufts' communication strategies
January 22Repeatedly ranked highly among educational institutions for its varied and engaging approach to social media, Tufts maintains a hub of networking services to stay digitally connected to the university community.
Service Fund distributes grants to Homeless Coalition, local food pantries
By Shana Friedman | January 22Founded in 1995, TNSF is funded by contributions from faculty and staff of the university and awards grants annually to nonprofit organizations that are located in or serve Tufts' host communities of Medford, Somerville, Grafton, and Chinatown and that have volunteers from the Tufts community.
Drama department benefits from new welding capabilities
January 22Tufts' Scene Shop at 66 Colby Street, which is used to construct sets for Drama Department productions, regained its functionality as a welding space last month after strict enforcement of fire codes three years ago made the building unavailable for metalwork.
Hit-and-run near Packard Ave. sends pedestrian to hospital
January 22A woman was struck by a car while crossing the intersection of Powderhouse Boulevard. and Packard Avenue. shortly before 5 p.m. yesterday, the Somerville Patch reported.
Petition alleges HR condones discrimination
January 22In response to what they believe are improper work practices carried out by Tufts' management against Dining Services employees, students last month launched an online petition on Change.org calling for an investigation into the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) and Human Resources.
Tufts post office to remain open through May
January 18The United States Postal Service (USPS) last month announced a moratorium on all post office closures, including that of the Tufts University Post Office located at 470 Boston Ave., until mid-May.
Newly appointed Fuchs plans to launch research program integrating chemistry and biology
By Kevin Criscione | January 18Having studied chemistry as an undergraduate at Pennsylvania State University, Fuchs said that his in-depth knowledge of chemistry has helped him to see the various biological topics he studies in a different light.
Peace and Justice Studies Program breeds a diverse array of active citizens
January 18For Tufts students passionate about contributing positive changes to a world of conflict, the Peace and Justice Studies Program (PJS) offers the opportunity to better understand global challenges and how to confront such issues pragmatically. An emerging field, PJS focuses on problems related to the broad concepts of peace, justice and conflict resolution.
Sustainability council to examine all three campuses
December 10While the Campus Sustainability Council, the university-wide body proposed in September by University President Anthony Monaco, is still in the process of being formed, its first meeting will likely take place early next semester, according to Executive Vice President Patricia Campbell.
Elizabeth Warren may be newest face for Democratic party
December 10Although the primaries to determine Sen. Scott Brown's (R-Mass.) opponent in the 2012 elections won't be held until September, a small group of liberal students at Tufts have already thrown themselves behind someone they say is worthy — Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren.
