Village trespasser arrested, charged
A 26-year-old man was arrested in the Village on Thursday night after he illegally entered the residence hall and later a student's unlocked room in Village A.
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Flu kills 18 in MA, students urged to vaccinate
In addition to the stress of moving back in and beginning classes, students returning to the close quarters of their dormitories after winter break might have extra worries about their health, as Boston Mayor Thomas Menino declared last Wednesday that the recent flu outbreak warrants a public health emergency for the city. Since the flu season began Oct.
Strategic plan delayed by need for more revision
The timetable for the creation of the University strategic plan has been delayed, with the final plan now to be presented to the Board of Trustees at a "later meeting," according to a Dec.
Einstein Bagels to extend hours
Starting next semester, students who stay up late or get up early will be able to get their bagel fix in the middle of the night, as Einstein Bros.
Comedy cracks stereotypes
When Jesse Appell '12 traveled to China on a Fulbright Scholarship last spring, he never expected to be dancing in public in front of hundreds of fascinated onlookers.
Lawrence visits alums, ambassador in Israel
University President Frederick Lawrence visited Israel on Wednesday to take part in an alumni event hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro '91 and his wife Julie Fisher '90.
University to offer online classes
Earlier this week, Brandeis began the first steps toward an experimental new frontier in technology-aided education by announcing that the University has joined a consortium of schools in a program called "Semester Online." Starting next fall, students will be able to take a semester of classes online if they are abroad, doing an internship, staying at home or for whatever reason not able to be on campus. "Our goals in this are to provide flexibility in education, to expand opportunities for our students to be able to take advantage of online learning," said Dean of Arts and Sciences Susan Birren at a faculty meeting Nov.
Professors discuss issues of race and gender in elections
One week before the election, three professors participated in a panel discussing important political issues-but ones that have largely been ignored by the presidential candidates.
Rifkin ushers in new era for University alumni
The new administration under University President Frederick Lawrence has brought many changes to the way that the University works, and prominent among them is a shift in the role of alumni. This change has largely been pushed forward by Adam Rifkin '97, a managing director of investment banking at Barclays Capital who became the president of the Alumni Association in July of last year and is also a member of the University's Board of Trustees. "Every time Fred talks about the vision for Brandeis, alumni are part of that," said Rifkin in an interview with the Justice. According to Rifkin, that has not always been the case. "I was ... the Student Rep.
Hurricane hits campus, immobilizes East Coast
Hurricane Sandy began to rock the East Coast with high winds and storm surges yesterday morning, causing widespread power outages, flooding and wind damage.
Despite allegations of racism and misconduct, Carol Simon reinstated
A note from the editor regarding Carol Simon and BWBB
Predicting top five picks of the 2024 WNBA draft
“They Haven’t Done Their Homework.”
Brandeis staff, student, and facilities members protest against merit delays