Shapiro speaks on how to combat liberalism
The founder of the conservative news website Truth Revolt discussed what he views as liberalism’s shortcomings.
Board discusses presidential search
During its monthly meeting, the Board of Trustees discussed the University’s future finances and leadership.
Board of Trustees approves 2016 fiscal year budget
The Board of Trustees has approved the 2016 fiscal year budget, which includes a 3.7 percent increase in tuition charges for students for the upcoming year, according to an email from University President Frederick to the University community on Monday afternoon.
CAASE holds vigil for victims of anti-Semitism
The Coalition Against Anti-Semitism in Europe launched with a vigil for persecuted Jews in Europe.
Cornelisse to lead search for Catholic chaplain
Following interim priest Father Dan Moloney’s appointment to a different location, Allison Cornelisse, a member of the Brandeis Catholic community, will be temporarily coordinating the University’s Sunday Mass, according to an email sent to the Catholic Student Organization by Chaplaincy Department Administrator Ellie Afienko on Friday.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Mar. 23—A party in Ziv Quad reported something was stuck on the bottom of their foot.
Senate Log
The Senate amended bylaws.
Pickering to speak at commencement
Former United Nations ambassador Thomas R. Pickering will be the 2015 Commencement keynote speaker, according to a press release issued by the University on Monday. The honorary degree recipients will be ballerina and founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet Suzanne Farrell, writer Jamaica Kincaid, chef and restauranteur Yotam Ottolenghi and poet and literary critic Helen Vendler. Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Schaller wrote in the press release that “In honoring Ambassador Pickering...Brandeis highlights the value of working together for the betterment of mankind.” This is the first time since at least 1972 that more honorary degree recipients have been women than men, according to a March 10, 2014 letter from the Women’s and Gender Studies program.
Chums staff to remain paid
Operations have been suspended at Chum’s following concerns about a safety incident last week.
Space challenges result in tension
Several student groups faced issues of space constraints, including the Women’s Resource Center.
Faculty meeting discusses budget, new hires
The faculty meeting last Thursday addressed concerns about next year’s university budget.
Kanarek to lead presidential search committee
Lawrence S. Kanarek ’76 has been chosen as the chairman of the presidential search committee.
Bemis resigns as the VP for Human Resources
Scot Bemis has resigned as the University’s vice president for Human Resources. He will be starting a new position as chief human resources officer at Dartmouth College on April 27, according to Dartmouth’s website.
Professor authors new book
Last Tuesday, Prof. Jonathan D. Sarna ’75 (NEJS) released his newest book, Lincoln and the Jews: A History.
Brandeis FC seeks new policy change
Members of the team met with Sheryl Sousa to address their frustration.
Students discuss presidential criteria
The Student Union hosted a forum in which students could share what they want to see in the next president.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Mar. 15—A party in North Quad reported rolling their ankle playing soccer.
Senate Log
Senate discusses incidents on campus and presidential search
Speakers talk change in Africa
Students and faculty discussed Africa’s current issues and possible solutions for implementing change.
Author delivers lecture on history of evidence
Harvard professor Jill Lepore visited the University on Thursday to discuss the historical reliability of evidence.
Faculty discusses University rankings in the U.S. News and World Report, retention rates and confirmed microcredentials
Berlin Chapel is damaged in electrical fire sending students into action
Opinion: More than Morant
Brandeis announces five new microcredentials for spring semester
Inside the Conversation on AI and Politics