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Student Union releases fall election results and voter statistics
(09/19/23 10:00am)
In the most recent round of elections on Sept. 14, students voted on candidates running for positions on the Senate, Allocations Board, and Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. Student Union Secretary Carol Kornworcel ’26 announced the results the morning of Sept. 18.
Police log 9-19-23
(09/19/23 10:00am)
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The President and Vice President of Student Union discuss this year’s goals
(09/19/23 10:00am)
On Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, the Justice held interviews with Vice President Erica Hwang ’25 and President Noah Risley ’24, respectively, to outline the Student Union’s goals for this year.
Incumbent McCarthy bests challenger Paz by 18% in Waltham preliminary elections
(09/19/23 10:00am)
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Waltham held its preliminary elections to narrow the number of candidates running in the Nov. 7 general election. Waltham Mayor Jeanette A. McCarthy, a 19-year-incumbent seeking a record sixth-term, is being challenged by first-term Ward 9 City Councilor Jonathan Paz. They will both be advancing to the general election. Duane David Champagne Sr. appeared on the ballot, but he withdrew from the race in August after the deadline to be removed from the ballot. Both candidates are Democrats. If elected, Paz would be the first Latino person to be elected as mayor of Waltham.
Graduate research assistants publicize unionization decision
(09/19/23 10:00am)
After years of organizing efforts to garner support, assess interest, and increase union card signing, on Sept. 11, Brandeis University Research Assistants announced they have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board for a formal union election, according to a press release from the the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 509.
Police log 9-12-23
(09/12/23 4:00am)
Dangerous power surges in Waltham to go uninvestigated by the state
(09/12/23 10:00am)
Vanessa Mark’s family files lawsuit against Joseph’s Transportation
(09/12/23 10:00am)
The parents of Vanessa Mark, the Brandeis student who tragically died in a bus crash last November, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Joseph’s Transportation of Medford and Jean Michael Fenelon, the bus driver, in Suffolk Superior Court on Aug. 18.
Former Brandeis employee wins discrimination lawsuit
(09/12/23 10:00am)
A Middlesex Superior Court jury awarded former Vice President of Human Resources Robin Nelson-Bailey $2.46 million in her lawsuit against the University for racial and gender-based discrimination. The jury reached the verdict on Aug. 30 following a 7-day trial.
The University releases shuttle crash investigation report
(09/12/23 10:00am)
Months after a fatal accident shook the entire Brandeis community, federal records provide some clarity. On Nov. 19, 2022, at 10:31 P.M, a shuttle returning to campus from Boston crashed, killing student Vanessa Mark and injuring 27 other passengers. In July, the University shared safety review records from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration which detailed the crash’ causes, including violations that Joseph’s Transportation committed prior to the accident.
Brandeis cuts musicology and composition Ph.D. programs
(09/12/23 10:00am)
On Aug. 25, Brandeis University released a statement informing their faculty that per the results of a Ph.D. review, the musicology and music composition doctorate programs will no longer be accepting new students.
Breaking down the statistics of the class of 2027
(09/12/23 10:00am)
With the start of the new school year, the University has welcomed another class of incoming students to campus. According to the article published in BrandeisNow, the total enrollment of current first-years is estimated to be 873, over 100 less than the estimated 1007 that joined the Brandeis community last year as members of the class of 2026. The estimated acceptance rate for the class of 2027 was 35%, which is 4% lower than the previous year’s 39% acceptance rate.
Meet the new Dean of Arts and Sciences Jeffrey Spencer Shoulson
(09/12/23 10:00am)
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Drew Weissman ’81 encourages the Class of 2023 to “embrace the spirit of perseverance”
(05/22/23 10:00am)
After years of hard work, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable experiences, the class of 2023 graduated on May 21 in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center.
11th Annual Lavender Graduation
(05/22/23 10:00am)
The Brandeis University Gender and Sexuality Center held their 11th annual Lavender Graduation and Awards Ceremony at the Chris Burden installation “Light of Reason” in front of the Rose Art Museum on May 4.
Mentoring while hungry: grad students face food insecurity
(05/22/23 10:00am)
Social justice begins at home, but sometimes it is hardest to see what is in our own backyard.
Plans for Shapiro Campus Center renovations displace SSIS and 6TALK
(05/22/23 10:00am)
As finals were about to begin for students of Brandeis University, the Brandeis Division of Student Affairs announced their plan to enhance the Shapiro Campus Center. One of the intended results of the project would be more available space for students and non-secured clubs who don’t currently reside in the SCC. These enhancement plans include more food options, refurbished furniture, and the opportunity to reserve rooms.
Police log 5-22-23
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Student Union swears in the new president and vice president
(05/22/23 10:00am)
The Student Union hosted its semesterly State of the Union event on May 1, at which outgoing President Peyton Gillespie ’25 swore in new President Noah Risley ’24 and new Vice President Erica Hwang ’25. Director of Community Engagement Emma Fiesinger ’23 also gave out several awards to Union members who had served for multiple years.