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Tufts hires Dano Weisbord as executive director of sustainability and chief sustainability officer

By Simran Patel | October 12

Dano Weisbord will become the executive director of sustainability and chief sustainability officer on Oct. 24. He plans to further Tufts’ commitment to becoming a higher education leader in sustainability and climate matters across the university, bridging campus operations with education, co-curricular and research activities.

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University Chaplaincy seeks to fill Africana spirituality chaplain position

By Simran Patel | April 29

The University Chaplaincy is hiring for the role of Africana spirituality chaplain. Its goal is to find a staff member who can aid in creating a space for worship and fellowship that is welcoming to students, staff and faculty who identify as members of the African diaspora.

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Political Science Professor Eitan Hersh selected as Emerson Collective Fellow

By Simran Patel | March 15

The Emerson Collective announced the selection of Tufts Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh as its newest fellow on Jan. 25 . The Emerson Collective is a for-profit organization that seeks to create social change through philanthropy, advocacy and investment. They partner with entrepreneurs, experts, policymakers, advocates and creatives to promote equality and justice.

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Tufts Dining discusses food and sustainability in virtual webinar series

By Simran Patel | February 8

The Office of Sustainability continued its "Path to Carbon Neutrality" webinar series with a virtual panel on Jan. 25. The webinar featured commentary and perspectives from Patti Klos, director of dining and business services, and Kelly Shaw, nutrition marketing specialist.

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IDHE report reveals record turnout among student voters

By Simran Patel | December 3

The Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE) at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Lifereleased a new report on college student participation in the 2020 election season.The data indicated that students voted at unprecedented rates, with a 66% turnout rate in 2020 compared to 52% in 2016.

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The Fletcher School webinar series discusses implications of the Afghanistan crisis

By Simran Patel | October 20

The Fletcher School continued its Afghanistan crisis webinar series with a virtual panel on Oct. 14. The webinar featured commentary and perspectives from three members of the Fletcher community.

Tufts hires Dano Weisbord as executive director of sustainability and chief sustainability officer

University Chaplaincy seeks to fill Africana spirituality chaplain position

Political Science Professor Eitan Hersh selected as Emerson Collective Fellow

Tufts Dining discusses food and sustainability in virtual webinar series

IDHE report reveals record turnout among student voters

The Fletcher School webinar series discusses implications of the Afghanistan crisis

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