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A study published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research examined the effects of cannabis use on body mass index (BMI) and found that adults with a history o

A study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol found that long-term cannabis users experience interfered with sleep and memory. The findings

Using weekends to catch up on lost sleep may lower your risk of developing heart disease by about 20%.

Experts largely acknowledge cancer as a disease of aging.  The intricate relationship between aging and cancer is underscored by their shared mechanis

RNA does many things in the body. Now, scientists have shown that RNA in blood samples can be used as a diagnostic indicator.

What are the exact sizes of galaxies, and are they bigger than they appear in deep space images? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy

An image by the Danish army shows the site after the landslide and subsequent mega-tsunami.

There are microbial communities thriving at the depths of Antarctic lakes where conditions are so harsh, very little else can survive.

Prokaryotes are ancient, simple forms of life that include bacteria and archaea, and lack membrane-bound organelles.

Organizer: Public Works Association of BC
Location: Online

Organizer: Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia
Location: Victoria

Organizer: Community Energy Association
Location: Online

Organizer: Financial Management Institute of Canada
Location: Ottawa

Incident Name: MACALISTER 12 - AVON TURTON DI
Territory: DELWP
Agency: DELWP
Fire District: West And South Gippsland
Incident No: 189266
Date/Time: 12/11/2024 18:52:00
Type: BUSHFIRE
Location: 21KM NNW OF VALENCIA CREEK
Status: Not Yet Under Control
Size: 1.30 HA.
Vehicles: 0
Latitude: -37.6366
Longitude: 146.915

Dec 10, 2024, 12pm EST

In today's fast-paced world, a good night's sleep is often the first thing to go. In this webinar, you will learn the science and benefits behind sleep, effects of sleep deprivation, and an understanding of sleep cycles. We will also discuss the relationship between your body's two clocks: circadian rhythm and sleep/wake homeostasis. Most importantly, we will cover what causes sleep deprivation and what you can do to prevent it and remedy it.

Open to Public: No
Primary Audience(s): Faculty, Staff
Event Type: Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Subject: Health/Wellness
Event Sponsor: Tufts University
Event Sponsor Details: Tufts University Human Resources
Event Contact Name: Tufts University Human Resources
RSVP Information: Register online at us06web.zoom.us…
More info: my.kgalifeservices.com…

Gareth McAleese is Web Development Manager within the Department of Public Affairs at the University of Ulster where he has been for the last six years. He is responsible for the technical management and development of the University of Ulster Web service. Gareth gave a joint plenary talk with Ricky Rankin on Content Management - Buy or Build?.

Nov 21, 2024, 8pm EST

The Film and Media Studies Program is hosting "the Hyper-Reel", a new 6-week screening series curated by Adrian Wong and Kyle Petty, on select Thursdays. Come watch films that you've been meaning to or discover new ones you need to see!

Building: Barnum Hall
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Barnum 008
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Students (Graduate), Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Performance
Subject: Arts/Media
More info: www.fms-narratives.blog…

Nov 21, 2024, 6pm EST

Join us in experiencing The Fight for Black Lives, a powerful documentary that explores whether the persistently higher rate of Black maternal and infant mortality is inevitable because it is “located in the inferior body of the negro” or preventable because it is located in “inferior social conditions.”

Panel discussion with experts to immediately follow.

Register now!

Building: Tufts Center for Medical Education
Campus Location: Boston Health Sciences campus
City: Boston, MA 02111
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus
Location Details: Room 114
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends, Faculty, Parents, Postdoctoral Fellows, Staff, Students (Graduate), Students (Postdoctoral), Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Community Engagement, Conference/Panel Event/Symposium, Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence, Education, Health/Wellness, Medicine, Politics/Policy/Law, Science, Social Justice/Human Rights, Theater/Dance
Event Sponsor: School of Medicine
Event Sponsor Details: Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice
Event Contact Name: Judith Jeanty
Event Contact Email: Judith.Jeanty@tufts.edu
Event Contact Phone: 617-636-3847
RSVP Information: secure.touchnet.net…
Event Admission: In-person or virtually
More info: secure.touchnet.net…

Nov 21, 2024, 12pm EST

Sydney Giacalone, doctoral candidate in anthropology at Brown University, researches multigenerational farmers and ranchers across the U.S. who are transitioning away from conventional practices towards environmentally and social repairing approaches. This experience often involves questioning past education and internalized ideologies and learning to collaborate with nonhuman life to repair degraded ecologies. Join Giacaloneto learn more about her research.

Building: Curtis Hall
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room (474 Boston Ave., Medford, MA)
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends
Event Type: Academic Date/Deadline, Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk
Event Sponsor Details: Environmental Studies Program
Event Contact Name: Sinet Kroch
Event Contact Email: sinet.kroch@tufts.edu
RSVP Information: RSVP only needed for virtual attendants
More info: tufts.zoom.us…

Nov 18, 2024, 6:30pm EST

Join Tisch College for a private screening of a new documentary based on the groundbreaking work and leadership of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Frances Hesselbein. A true "pioneer for women, volunteerism, diversity, and opportunity,” Hesselbein was one of the most important figures in the leadership movement, where her influence extended from nonprofit management to corporate boards to the U.S. Army. Defining Moments shares the extraordinary impact of Hesselbein’s work, while exploring how her ideas can help leaders today safeguard a democracy under threat.

Building: Barnum Hall
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Barnum LL08
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: Yes
Event Contact Name: Jessica Byrnes, Senior Communications Manager
Event Contact Email: jessica.byrnes@tufts.edu
More info: www.eventbrite.com…

Nov 17, 2024

WMFO Volunteer Day—a day for the Tufts community to come and get volunteer hours by ripping CDs, organizing records, and cataloguing vinyl!

Building: Curtis Hall
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Curtis Hall, WMFO Studio
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): No
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends, Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Community Engagement
Subject: Music
Event Contact Name: Gonzalo Escajadillo
Event Contact Email: volunteer@wmfo.org

Nov 13, 2024, 6pm EST

In conjunction with Across the Universe, join TUAG in collaboration with the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies for an interactive screening and conversation with exhibiting artist Tomashi Jackson, associate professor Kareem Khubchandani (LaWhore Vagistan), and a special guest—multidisciplinary performer and director of opera and theater Alexander Gedeon from the LA Philharmonic. Featuring One Night Only with Tommy Tonight, a rare live performance of Jackson as Tommy Tonight lip-syncing the Doobie Brothers with a soundtrack directed by Gedeon, the event will discuss the ways drag and kinship are linked, through intergenerational support, grief, and memory, and how participants’ artistic practices allow them to mourn and process loss.

Building: Aidekman Arts Center
Campus Location: Medford/Somerville campus
City: Medford, MA 02155
Campus: Medford/Somerville campus
Location Details: Alumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center, Medford
Wheelchair Accessible (for in-person events): Yes
Open to Public: Yes
Primary Audience(s): Alumni and Friends, Faculty, Parents, Postdoctoral Fellows, Staff, Students (Graduate), Students (Undergraduate)
Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium, Exhibition, Lecture/Presentation/Seminar/Talk, Performance
Subject: Arts/Media, Community Celebration, Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence, Humanities, Music, Theater/Dance
Event Sponsor: Tufts University Art Galleries
Event Sponsor Details: This program is supported by the Tufts AS&E Diversity Fund. Generous support for Tufts University Art Galleries programming is provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
RSVP Information: Event is free and open to all. Please register here: www.eventbrite.com…
More info: artgalleries.tufts.edu…

Dec 11, 2024, 12pm EST

Multicultural Fellows Council (MFC) Meeting w/ Dean Damian Archer

December 11, 2024
12pm-1pm
MEB 114 East

Building: Tufts Center for Medical Education
Campus Location: Boston Health Sciences campus
City: Boston, MA 02111
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus
Location Details: MEB 114 East
Open to Public: No
Event Type: Other

Nov 18, 2024, 12pm EST

Multicultural Fellows Council (MFC) Meeting w/ Dean Jose Caro

November 18, 2024
12pm-1pm
MEB 216 A

Building: Tufts Center for Medical Education
Campus Location: Boston Health Sciences campus
City: Boston, MA 02111
Campus: Boston Health Sciences campus
Location Details: MEB 216 A
Open to Public: No
Event Type: Other

Feedback from this year's Institutional Web Management Workshop is now available. [2006-07-31]

An RSS news feed for the workshop was released. [2005-04-28]

A summary of the Workshop feedback is now available. [2005-08-01]

This session will review how a number of Web 2.0 technologies that are both internally and externally hosted and can be used to future proof the way that teams in institutions can work effectively together. The session was facilitated by Andy Ramsden and Marieke Guy, University of Bath.

Debbie Nicholson, Web Support Officer, Web Support Unit, University of Essex will investigate the ways in which web-based resources can be used to develop and support WP initiatives and how these could be transferred to other areas within the Institution.

Chris Young, Netskills, University of Newcastle and Paul Trueman, Netskills, University of Newcastle will be looking at accreditation systems. You may be new to a Web-role or you may be more experienced, with a set of useful skills. Either way, increasingly there is a need for recognised individual development and accreditation in order to progress in within your organisation and with your own career.

Adrian Stevenson, Internet Services, The University of Manchester will give an introduction to the SMIL standard and show how it can be used to create rich multimedia presentations. We will explore some of the problems and issues that arise when creating SMIL presentations, such as quality and copyright issues, and we will look briefly at some of the alternative technologies for creating time based presentations, comparing these to SMIL.

Duncan Davidson, Information Manager, University of Abertay Dundee and Donna Wilkinson, Information Specialist, University of Abertay Dundeed will look at their University's development plans, the related projects - University Portal and Information Architecture, where we have been, current work and the road ahead.