Non-tenure track faculty discuss plans to unionize
Non-tenure track faculty, including instructors, lecturers and adjunct professors, express plans for unionization as the number of tenure-track positions are reduced.
Alan Khazei discusses civic engagement in 'Deis Impact keynote address
Alan Khazei, co-founder of City Year and CEO of Be The Change, Inc., gave the keynote address at the fourth annual 'Deis Impact festival of social justice.
Castle to remain open for housing next year as renovations continue
Amidst rumors of closure due to structural instability, Vice President for Operations James Gray announced that the Castle will remain open and will be included in next year's housing lottery.
Speakers discuss impact of social justice on education
On Wednesday evening, students and faculty gathered to discuss the impact of social justice in education during “What Does Social Justice Mean in Modern Education,” which took place as part of ’DEIS Impact.
Tenure process explored
The tenure process for University faculty has been questioned by some for having a history of being lengthy, secretive and without clear guidelines.
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.
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.
University President Frederick Lawrence will step down at end of academic year
Provost Lisa Lynch will serve as the interim president, beginning July 1.
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 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.
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.
Leak sparks debate on academic freedom
Professors express concern over freedom of speech on campus in the aftermath of Listserv leak.
Alumnus speaks about race at MLK memorial
Dr. Roy DeBerry '70 delivered the keynote address at the 10th annual MLK Memorial.
Prof. Cunningham to leave for Washington University
Professor leaves Brandeis after 16 years to pioneer new sociology department at Washington University.
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