Community gathers for Ferguson vigil and talk
Several student groups collaborated to plan a vigil in memory of Michael Brown on Thursday night.
Corrections and Clarifications
An editorial titled “Protect professors’ free speech rights” was published without an article in News to corroborate information used in it.
Natural gas construction continues
Thursday not only welcomed students into the classroom as the first day of classes, but students also received a view of the ongoing construction project.
East Quad experiences shower incident
On Aug. 27, East Quad residents received an email from Community Development Coordinator Vincent Scarfo detailing another incident of an individual peering into the showers.
Sodexo labor practices in question
The company has been accused of adjusting employee classifications, affecting benefits.
Handbook policies undergo changes
Dean of Students Jamele Adams revealed several adjustments on sexual assault policy to the Justice.
Colleagues remember Board member and philanthropist
University benefactor Sylvia Hassenfeld dedicated her time to campaign for funds, which went toward scholarships.
Former Board member passes away at age 84
Arthur Cohen donated to the Annual Fund and scholarships and established a reserve room in the Farber Library.
Faculty emails draw criticism
Emails from the private “Concerned” listserv were revealed to the public, causing contention.
Sodexo revises dining options
The Student Union Dining Committee will meet with Sodexo in order to create palatable dining options.
University to review on-campus parking
The Student Union is considering multiple short-term solutions to the University’s limited parking facilities in lieu of a parking garage.
Prof. Jané Kondev (PHYS) awarded grant to promote interdisciplinary research among undergraduates
In order to promote interdisciplinary undergraduate research in the sciences, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute awarded one million dollars to Prof.
Retired art history professor passes away at the age of 85
Associate Professor Emerita of Art History Elaine P. Loeffler passed away on Feb. 5 of this year at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home in East Providence, R.I.
University hosts conference on opioid abuse in New England
Amid what some experts are calling epidemic levels of opioid abuse in New England, researchers at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management have joined forces with several state governors to search for a solution.
Touchette hired as director of DCL
The Department of Community Living hired a new director, who took over on Aug. 11.
New trustee committee will focus on technology
The Board of Trustees will now incorporate a committee intended to oversee library and technology services.
Canon employees not retained
The University’s switch from using Canon to Xerox led to an outcry regarding employee job security and benefits.
Kamensky leaves position as chair
Prof. Jane Kamensky (HIST) left the University after 20 years. A new department chair was selected.
Prof. Eric Chasalow (MUS) takes over as graduate dean
Prof. Eric Chasalow (MUS), a former chair of the Music department, replaced Prof. Mick Watson (PSYC) as the dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in July, according to a BrandeisNOW article posted on July 1.
Former PhD student mentioned in Foley note
Aafia Siddiqui’s Ph.D. ’01 name appeared in a ransom note sent to American journalist James Foley’s family.
Fighting Authoritarianism Brandeis holds May Day protest
Examining the March 24 ICE misidentification on campus
New damages found at Polaris lounge