BranVan hits female bicyclist; life-threatening injuries not sustained
A female bicyclist was hit by a BranVan at the intersection of Harvard and Main streets in Waltham at 7:20 p.m.
Animal behaviorist addresses issue of declawing housecats
‘The Paw Project,’ a 2013 documentary about declawing cats, was screened at the event.
Author praises ‘Detour’ for use of limited budget
The University’s American Studies department held a screening of Edgar G. Ulmer’s classic B-movie film noir Detour (1945) yesterday, followed by a question-and-answer session with professor Noah Isenberg, the director of the Screen Studies program at Eugene Lang College.
Day of action gains attention
Students will carry mattresses on Oct. 29 to support Emma Sulkowicz.
Corrections and Clarifications
A Features article was unclear about how long Lisa Lynch will continue her duties as dean of the Heller School for Social Policy and Management.
IBS recognized for diversity
The Princeton Review named Brandeis’ International Business School one of the top business schools in the country, as of Oct.
Police Log
Medical EmergencyOct. 13?University Police and BEMCo responded to a report of an unconscious student in the Village with a severe finger laceration.
Clubs lose recognition and charter
The Student Union Senate convened on Sunday to discuss matters related to clubs that have not filled out the University’s anti-hazing policy form.
Rights and Responsibilities updates finalized
As of this week, the updated edition of the Rights and Responsibilities handbook for the 2014 to 2015 academic year has been released to the Brandeis community.In an Oct.
Teams participate in You Can Play
Student athletes appeared in a Brandeis Athletics video promoting the You Can Play project.
Crime reporting policy changes
The White House announced changes to the Clery Act, requiring colleges to report stalking, among other crimes.
Brandeis House NY currently on the market for $33 million
The Brandeis House Alumni Club of New York is officially on the market with an asking price of $33 million, and the proceeds of the sale will go toward the University’s endowment, according to an email to New York City-area alumni from University President Frederick Lawrence.
Sodexo employees see reduced hours
Sodexo labor practices have been in question since the release of a Brandeis Labor Coalition open letter.
Title IX holds colleges accountable for assault
Though the University’s handling of sexual assault has been in question, the law holds schools responsible.
Professors receive grants from BRAIN initiative
Profs. Sacha Nelson and John Lisman (BIOL) have received research grants from the National Institutes of Health under President Barack Obama’s Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies, Initiative, according to an Oct.
Biochemistry professor lectures on scientific “crackpottery”
Prof. Chris Miller (BIOL) discussed scientific heretics who cling to their theories.
Historian holds talk on WWI
Adam Hochschild of the University of California Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism discussed illusions in the war.
Elevator licenses appear expired
Despite multiple elevators on campus appearing to have expired licenses, all of the University’s obligations have been filled, according to Vice President of Operations James Gray.
Chalk figures bring attention to black shootings in America
To raise awareness of violence, a student group shared stories of black Americans who were shot.
Chapel displays gay pride flag
Rev. Walter Cuenin draped a pink cloth across the chapel’s altar for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Boston’s West End: The spirit of a neighborhood destroyed
Jewish students are not a monolith. Brandeis must stop treating us like one.
Doxxing has no place at Brandeis
A local Waltham organization works to uphold democracy
Paige Bueckers: A Special Talent