President Lawrence resigns
The University President announced he is resigning after a five-year presidency.
Lawrence leaves mixed legacy behind him
Lawrence's five-year presidency has included both contentious issues and University improvements.
Faculty meeting addresses race
The most recent faculty meeting included a discussion between student representatives and faculty about the need to address racism among the Brandeis community.
Two Student Union seats filled in elections, two more remain open
Students voted in the election last Thursday but filled only two of the four open positions. Another round will be held this week.
Students address the mental health stigma
At a Deis Impact event last Saturday, a student panel discussed the stigma often associated with mental health issues and the related consequences.
Rape Crisis Center to open soon, hiring peer advocates
The University is hiring students as peer advocates to work at the Rape Crisis Center, which opens March 2.
Panel combines social justice with business
A Deis Impact event hosted by the University Business Program last week explored social entrepreneurship.
Blizzard hits Northeast
The entire Northeast was hit with a massive blizzard last week, named “Juno,” that dumped over two feet of snow in Massachusetts and closed the University for over 48 hours.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Jan. 25—A staff member in the Gosman Sports and Recreation Center reported a party took a serious fall with a serious injury to their leg and requested an ambulance.
University President Frederick Lawrence will step down at end of academic year
Provost Lisa Lynch will serve as the interim president, beginning July 1.
Senate Log
Senate charters clubs and addresses election concerns
Board of Trustees discusses free speech on campus at meeting
At a meeting last Wednesday, the Board discussed issues of free speech on campus, the forthcoming draft of a financial and strategic plan and online education.
University pilots speed bumps on loop road
The University installed temporary speed bumps this week on Loop Road as part of a pilot plan to reduce traffic accidents.
University prepares for massive blizzard
The University and the rest of the Boston area are preparing for a massive blizzard expected to hit the northeast Monday night.
Unidentified suspects commit series of Waltham robberies
Waltham police are still searching for five unidentified suspects who committed three different robberies in the past week.
University improves Library and Technology Services
The University's Library and Technology Services added two new online services now available for use.
Hundreds mourn Michael Davidson, Boston doctor killed by patient’s son
Hundreds turn out for the funeral of Dr. Michael Davidson, a Boston doctor who was killed on Tuesday by the son of a patient.
Feminist video game blogger Anita Sarkeesian to visit University
Feminist video game blogger Anita Sarkeesian will visit the University on Feb. 9 as the speaker at the Martin Weiner Lecture in Computer Science.
Panel discusses 'Selma'’s portrayal of race and the Civil Rights movement
Brandeis faculty members discussed new film Selma and its portrayal of race relations and the Civil Rights movement in a panel on Thursday night.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Jan.
Fighting Authoritarianism Brandeis holds May Day protest
Examining the March 24 ICE misidentification on campus
New damages found at Polaris lounge