Lawrence stresses importance of teaching
President Lawrence announced two new policies and thanked the faculty in Thursday’s meeting.
Library protest results in new staff training
In response to a student demonstration, Goldfarb library has announced the creation of new norms.
Labor referendum passes student vote
The Brandeis Labor Coalition will use the referendum results as proof that the student body approves their new policy.
McKenna to take over as president of Suffolk University in the fall
Prof. Margaret McKenna (Heller) has been appointed as the new president of Suffolk University and will be leaving Brandeis in June to begin her role there. Before coming to Brandeis in 2013 as a visiting professor and acting director of the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy, McKenna served as the vice president of Radcliffe College from 1981 to 1985 and the president of Lesley University from 1985 to 2007. As acting director of the Sillerman Center at Brandeis, McKenna helped “[create] toolkits and guidelines in a variety of social justice areas to aid donors in making decisions on giving based on research,” according to a letter from McKenna on the Sillerman website. When asked why she chose to accept the position at Suffolk, McKenna said in an interview with the Justice that she’s “always admired the mission of Suffolk and the role it plays in Boston and in the state in particular.” According to McKenna, Suffolk University—which is located in downtown Boston—has “many graduates who are in the legislature, who are judges and who are leaders of the business community in Boston.” “It’s played a significant role in the public policy debate in the city and the state, so it’s sort of the model of an urban university involved in its community,” she said.
Gessel honored with dinner
On May 8, community members honored the retiring Prof. Ira Gessel (MATH) with a conference and dinner, according to a May 14 BrandeisNOW article. Gessel earned a Ph.D.
Interim Dharmic Prayer Center to open next semester in SCC art gallery
Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist students will use the center for prayers and meditations.
The Justice elects new editor in chief for 2015-2016 year
Last Tuesday evening, the Justice elected Max Moran ’17 as its editor in chief for the 2015 to 2016 academic year.
Presidential search committee members announced
The Presidential Search Committee is made up of trustees, faculty and one student representative.
Climate survey seeks to address sexual assault
Student responses to a recent sexual assault climate survey will help tailor prevention efforts.
Lawrence will receive paid sabbatical for one year
The most recent faculty meeting discussed President Lawrence's end-of-presidency compensation.
University community marches for awareness in "Take Back the Night"
The march last Tuesday sought to raise awareness of the problem of sexual assault on campuses.
Committee releases divestment report on fossil fuels
The report emphasizes the dangers of climate change and suggests responsible solutions.
University appoints interim senior VP for communications
Judy Glasser has been appointed as the University’s interim senior vice president for communications
Civil Rights activist Julian Bond speaks at University
Bond's talk focused on his work under the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his subsequent work in politics.
Hill honored as Professor
Anita Hill, who has been at Brandeis since 1998, was awarded the title of University Professor.
Lawsuit filed against University
On April 9, an alumnus filed a lawsuit against the University for its founding of “false allegations of sexual misconduct” against him by his ex-boyfriend, another Brandeis student.
New position for diversity opens in Provost Office
A search to fill the new position will begin after the selection of the next University President, according to Provost Lynch.
SSSP celebrates students' successes
An event Friday honored students who have overcome barriers to be at Brandeis.
Students march in second national Carry That Weight Day
Student group B.SASV organized the march across campus to spread awareness of sexual assault.
16 seats filled during second round of spring elections
Students voted to fill the remaining vacant Student Union seats for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Trouble in Paradise: Sense and Sensibility’s Virtues and Theater Sins
Brandeis’ 2026 commencement choice is a cowardly, hypocritical cash grab
Growing uncertainty about East Quad's future raises speculation
Brandeis community reflects on antisemitism and campus support
Atlanta Hawks’ strip club-themed promotional night receives pushback from players