Dining services announces new changes
The University faces changes to meal plans and renovations to Sherman Dining Hall and Einstein Bros.
Lecturer addresses women’s rights in the Middle East
Women’s rights activist Hibaaq Osman discussed the role of women’s rights organizations and movements in the Middle East.
Speakers look at incarceration
Speakers at the Tillie K. Lubin Symposium discussed the roles of race and gender in rising incarceration rates.
Real estate club hosts discussion on affordable housing
Speakers discussed the similarities and differences in affordable housing opportunities in Israel and the United States.
Students request renewal of partnership at meeting
Members of the Al-Quds Student Dialogue Initiative met and spoke with President Lawrence last Tuesday.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Mar. 10—University Police received a call concerning a dining services employee who fainted in the Usdan Student Center.
Prof. Anita Hill cancels upcoming talks at the University of Illinois
On Sunday, Prof. Anita Hill (Heller) published an article in the Huffington Post stating that she will not be lecturing at the University of Illinois this semester after the escalation of an incident involving the school’s policy toward free speech. According to the article, Hill had agreed nearly a year ago to give two talks this spring at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—a Chancellor’s Lecture and a keynote address to the Women Faculty of Color in the Academy Conference.
Changes to meal plans for next year
Starting next semester, the University will introduce several new meal plan options for students.
Senate log
The Senate discussed meal plans at its most recent meeting.
Ten positions filled in student union elections
Five candidates ran for the vice presidential position, but for all other positions, candidates ran unopposed.
Chum’s closes for restructuring
Chum’s closes for restructuring
Ricardo Rivera passes away
34-year veteran facilities worker Ricardo Rivera passes away at 57.
Judaic scholar speaks on cultural ignorance
Egyptian-born Judaic scholar and activist Hussein Aboubakr discussed his experiences with anti-Semitism and oppression.
Sabovik to depart BU for IBS position
Former BU dean Sabovik will oversee admissions and work to ensure student happiness and success in her new role at IBS.
Experts share thoughts on Responsibility to Protect
International justice experts discussed ways to improve global ethics and universal responsibility at a conference on Sunday.
Ryan Michaud leaves position as CDC for Ridgewood and Ziv
Ryan Michaud, who was previously the Community Development Coordinator for Ridgewood and Ziv Quads, will be leaving Brandeis for a position at another university, according to an email sent to residents of the two quads. According to the email, Michaud—who joined the Department of Community Living in 2013—stopped serving as the Community Development Coordinator for Ridgewood and Ziv on Wednesday.
Rape Crisis Center opens on campus
The official opening welcomed new Title IX Investigator Rebecca Tillar and celebrated the new space.
Senate Log
Senate approves chartering of women leadership club on campus
Police Log
Medical Emergency Mar. 2—A party in East Quad reported feeling sick and faint.
Students push for dialogue
Students scheduled a meeting to discuss the potential renewal of the Al-Quds University partnership.
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