Prof. Cunningham to leave for Washington University
Professor leaves Brandeis after 16 years to pioneer new sociology department at Washington University.
Professor Emeritus wins Einstein Medal
The Albert Einstein Society has selected Stanley Deser, the Ancell Professor of Physics, Emeritus, along with Charles Misner of the University of Maryland, to receive the prestigious Einstein Medal for their work on Einstein’s theory of general relativity, according to a Jan.
University doctoral student arrested in highway protest
Jessica Lowell was among the 29 Black Lives Matter protesters who were arrested last week.
Day of service honors King’s legacy
Volunteers came together on Monday to pack meals for the hungry during a day-long celebration of service.
Lecturer speaks on democratization and women
Valentine Moghadam presented her research on women’s rights and their relation to the Arab Spring.
Campus vigils held for victims in Paris and Nigeria
Members of the Brandeis community took part in two vigils last week to commemorate the 17 victims of the recent terrorist attack in Paris and the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria. On Jan.
New sexual assault survivors group offers extra support system
The Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Assault is a new group offered by the PCC this semester.
University creates new meal periods
The University has implemented a new meal plan policy, which increases the number of meal periods per day from three to five.
Police Log
Medical Emergency Jan. 12—A party in the Abelson-Bass-Yalem Building complained of pain.
Corrections and Clarifications
A Features article titled “Universal Language of Discovery” incorrectly stated that the Taiwan Strait is six miles wide, when it is actually 81 miles wide.
Senate Log
On Sunday, the Senate convened for its first meeting of the semester to recognize several clubs and check in with ongoing initiatives. Student Union President Sneha Walia ’15 began the meeting by announcing that Secretary Charlotte Franco ’15 would fill in as Student Union vice president for the duration of the meeting, in light of Sofía Mühlmann’s ’16 recent resignation. The Senate next heard updates from Grady Ward ’16, junior representative to the Board of Trustees, and Emily Conrad ’16, director of academic affairs.
Man kills wife four miles from Brandeis
A domestic argument turned deadly on New Year’s Eve in Waltham as 51-year-old Julio Resto allegedly stabbed his wife to death, according to local media reports. The incident occurred on Clocktower Drive in Waltham, about four miles away from Brandeis.
Groups update electronics proposal
STAND and CFCI met with the Faculty Senate to update and discuss their conflict-free electronics proposal.
College Factual puts University’s Econ and Sociology majors in top 10
A Sociology degree from Brandeis was ranked sixth in the country, while an Economics degree was ninth.
University conducts Ebola protocol drill at Health Center
Multiple Waltham organizations and campus groups participated in a precautionary drill last week to practice protocol for an Ebola outbreak.
Father Cuenin departs due to health reasons
Unspecified health reasons have led Father Walter Cuenin to leave the University after nine years of leadership and advocacy of controversial issues in the Catholic Church.
Professor Hindley to Leave University
Professor cites his department’s shift to more conservative values and concerns about free speech as reasons for leaving after 52 years of teaching.
Tweets spark heated debate
Daniel Mael ’15 published Khadijah Lynch's ’16 controversial tweets in an online article.
Student Union Vice President resigns position
Sofia Mühlmann ’16 cited personal reasons for resigning after one semester of service.
Over 180,000 people rally in Boston Common for March 28 "No Kings" protest
Brandeis Public Safety dispels circulating ICE vehicle rumors
A seat at the table: inside the ICC's "Be Curious Dinner"
Re/Chic: Threading together clothing and community
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