Interim Dharmic Prayer Center to open next semester in SCC art gallery
Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist students will use the center for prayers and meditations.
The Justice elects new editor in chief for 2015-2016 year
Last Tuesday evening, the Justice elected Max Moran ’17 as its editor in chief for the 2015 to 2016 academic year.
Students and community members hold vigil to mourn for victims of recent ISIS attacks against Ethiopian Christians
Community members gathered to mourn the lives of Ethiopian Christians executed by the Islamic State in Libya on April 19.
Brandeis Labor Coalition sends out employment referendum
The Brandeis Labor Coalition has gained enough signatures from the Student Union Senate to send its Just Employment Policy Referendum to the student body.
Chomsky gives lecture on current and past foreign political issues
Noam Chomsky, considered to be one of the most prominent public intellectuals in the world, spoke at the University on Thursday in a lecture titled “Activism from Vietnam to Palestine.” Chomsky is a well-known linguist, philosopher, political commentator and political and social justice activist. Currently, Chomsky is an outspoken critic of U.S.
Presidential search committee members announced
The Presidential Search Committee is made up of trustees, faculty and one student representative.
Climate survey seeks to address sexual assault
Student responses to a recent sexual assault climate survey will help tailor prevention efforts.
Lawrence will receive paid sabbatical for one year
The most recent faculty meeting discussed President Lawrence's end-of-presidency compensation.
Kaufer speaks on entrepreneurship
TripAdvisor CEO Stephen Kaufer spoke to students about launching startups and succeeding in business.
Student Union holds state of the union
The Student Union addressed achievements and initiatives in its spring State of the Union address.
Vigil recognizes victims of Armenian Genocide
Students gathered in remembrance of the one hundredth anniversary of the start of the Genocide.
University community marches for awareness in "Take Back the Night"
The march last Tuesday sought to raise awareness of the problem of sexual assault on campuses.
Committee releases divestment report on fossil fuels
The report emphasizes the dangers of climate change and suggests responsible solutions.
University appoints interim senior VP for communications
Judy Glasser has been appointed as the University’s interim senior vice president for communications
Corrections and Clarifications
A News article incorrectly stated that Trayvon Martin was killed in Ferguson, Mo. Martin was killed in Sanford, Flo.
Alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize
David Kertzer Ph.D. ’74 won a Pulitzer Prize in biography for his recent book.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Apr. 19—University Psych staff requested an ambulance for a party in the Foster Mods.
Civil Rights activist Julian Bond speaks at University
Bond's talk focused on his work under the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his subsequent work in politics.
Hill honored as Professor
Anita Hill, who has been at Brandeis since 1998, was awarded the title of University Professor.
Lawsuit filed against University
On April 9, an alumnus filed a lawsuit against the University for its founding of “false allegations of sexual misconduct” against him by his ex-boyfriend, another Brandeis student.
Fighting Authoritarianism Brandeis holds May Day protest
Examining the March 24 ICE misidentification on campus
New damages found at Polaris lounge