Facilities gains new vice president
Peter C. Shields has been appointed as the new Associate Vice President for Facilities Services, according to an e-mail to the Justice from Senior Vice President of Administration Mark Collins.
Sara Dejene
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University begins search for a new provost
Clarification appendedUniversity President Frederick Lawrence has created a search committee to look for the next provost, according to a campuswide e-mail he sent out Jan.
Student charged in hit-and-run
A Brandeis University student has been pressed with both criminal and civil charges in the hit-and-run incident that occurred on campus the evening of Dec.
Alcohol and drug policy committee aims to obtain student feedback
The ad-hoc Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee hosted a town hall meeting last night in Feldberg Lounge in the Hassenfeld Conference Center to gather feedback from students about the University's policy on alcohol and drug use and the social atmosphere on campus.
Students react to Westboro Baptist Church protest
Last Friday, seven members of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for its opposition to homosexuality and its public demonstrations, protested on South Street in front of the Main Gate while students held Celebrate Brandeis in response, a day of performances and activities to celebrate diversity.According to the Church's website, the members were picketing Hillel "to remind these Jews that they bear the curse of their forefather's [sic] murder of Christ" and to chastise students for "spending their energies on drunkeness [sic] lust, sloth and greed rather than serving the Lord Almighty." In an interview with the Justice during the protest, Shirley Phelps-Roper, daughter of WBC pastor Fred Phelps, said that the church had picketed earlier that morning at nearby locations such as the Islamic Center of Boston and Framingham High School and were planning to picket at Harvard University Hillel later that day.
Acheampong speaks about Union and University proposals
Student Union President Daniel Acheampong '11 delivered the semiannual State of the Union Address last Thursday in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall, during which he announced that the University will serve exclusively cage-free eggs starting next fall, form a Student Life Committee to "improve" social life on campus and is considering adding a second Provisions On Demand Market in the Village.
Students advocate to repeal "don't ask, don't tell" law
In an effort to urge the repeal of the United States' military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, several Brandeis student groups held phone banks last week to call veterans in favor of the repeal and to connect them to Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown.The phone bank, or student-created call center, was the third held since September.
Content of proposals released
The Brandeis Sustainability Fund Board announced the content of its received proposals and will announce its funding decisions for the proposals submitted by Brandeis undergraduates next week, according to Chair of the BSF Board and University Sustainability Coordinator Janna Cohen-Rosenthal '03.
Merit aid facing reductions
According to Vice President of Enrollment Keenyn McFarlane, the number of merit scholarships offered to students has been gradually reduced in recent years and will be further reduced for the Class of 2015.
Union cancels shuttle route
Correction appendedThe Senate decided to discontinue bus service to Long Island for the Thanksgiving break, while preserving service to Logan Airport and New York City at Sunday's Senate meeting.In addition, Brandeis University Escort Service is holding trial periods of an extra van to Waltham that will help the service determine whether or not an additional BranVan is necessary for the student body.
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
Brandeis staff, student, and facilities members protest against merit delays
Fight breaks out at Springfest over presence of Israeli flag