News from Tufts Now
- Urban Rats Spread Deadly Bacteria as They Migrate, Study FindsResearchers examined rodent behavior to show how different populations are related and how their movement spreads leptospirosis
- Two Origami Artists, on a Quest for the Perfect PaperThe science students got a boost in their paper chase when an SMFA studio welcomed them into the fold
- Instilling Awe and Respect for Venomous SnakesLaidlaw Scholar Bennett True journeyed to South Africa for a volunteer experience that underscored the importance of education and conservation
Tufts Events
- May 61:00 PMTufts Pep Band (live streamed)Building: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Room: Distler Performance Hall Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Event Sponsor Department/Area: Music department Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required Event Contact Name: Anna Griffis Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu The Tufts Pep Band performs a spring concert.
- May 67:00 PMFilm Premiere: "American Football (Live in Los Angeles)"Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Barnum Hall LL08 Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Students (Graduate),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium,Exhibition Event Subject: Arts Event Sponsor Department/Area: Film and Media Studies program Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Details: Tufts Film and Media Studies RSVP Information: https://www.fms-narratives.blog/event-details-registration/film-premiere-american-football-live-in-los-angeles/form Link: https://www.fms-narratives.blog/event-details-registration/film-premiere-american-football-live-in-los-angeles American Football (Live in Los Angeles) is an intimate concert film celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band’s iconic debut album. Featuring live performances and candid interviews with the band, Ethel Cain, Yvette Young, and M.A.G.S., the film captures the legacy and unexpected staying power of a group that helped define a genre. The film will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Steph Rinzler, A23, Tufts Film and Media Studies alum and founder and creative director at prophetmedia.co.
- May 710:00 AMTufts University Retirement Plans Information SessionOnline Location Details: https://www.myfidelitysite.com/TuftsUniversity/tufts-university/8222 Open to Public: Yes Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Event Subject: Financial Health Event Sponsor: Tufts University Event Sponsor Details: Human Resources RSVP Information: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration Link: https://fmr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Apq0vA2qTzKgKqYEC5Tl0g#/registration Starting November 1, 2025, Fidelity Investments will be the sole provider of administrative services for both the Tufts University-Funded Retirement Plan – 401(a) and the Self-Funded Retirement Plan – 403(b). Dan Shea and Matt Greeke from Fidelity will be hosting this virtual information session to review what the transition to Fidelity means and how it may affect you.