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.
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.
Annual security report gives insight into sexual assault cases at Brandeis
Manchester City found guilty of 114 of 115 charges
Brandeis begins presidential search
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Is Not Worth 20 Years at Sea
Students for Environmental Action unveils new Brandeis Food Forest in grand opening