Giumette retires from dean post
Dean of Financial Services Peter Giumette accepted an early retirement package after his job was eliminated.
Reporting policy under assessment
A policy is in the works to provide a path for faculty to become confidential sources in cases of sexual misconduct.
"Quickies" features one-act sketches
Many artistically-minded students choose Brandeis for its breadth of theater opportunities, performances and productions.
Boris’ Kitchen and outside groups perform in annual festival
The lights went up on a restaurant scene. Using overly exaggerated, hilarious facial expressions, Yael Platt ’17 asked Michelle Wexler ’15, the annoyed hostess, if she could have a table for one.
Teams combine for five wins as meeting hosts
Saberist Adam Mandel ’15 went 11-1 at the Brandeis Invitational, including a 3-0 record versus Yale University.
Wordplay
During his senior year, Jesse Appell ’12 was awarded a Fulbright fellowship, that sent him to China to study Chinese comedy.
B.SASV releases progress report on University policies
The report provides grades for progress in University sexual assault policies and protocol.
Policy requires faculty reports
Faculty will now be mandated to report incidences of sexual assault or harassment.
Students gather to mourn for victims
Hillel and the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus held a vigil for the victims of a recent attack.
EDITORIAL: Review university report card
Last Thursday, Brandeis Students Against Sexual Violence released a progress report, grading the University on 11 aspects of its response to recent activism and conversation about sexual assault on campus.
Housing selection process under review, will not change
The Department of Community Living sent out a survey to the student body on Thursday, Nov. 13, asking if it would support a change in the housing selection system.
MELA celebrates passion and tradition
The music, colorful costumes and overflowing energy of MELA 2014 could be felt before stepping into a packed Levin Ballroom on Saturday night.
BTC play brings epic Persian poem to life
This semester’s director-in-residence, Hafiz Karmali, worked with Brandeis undergraduate students on his version of Jean-Claude Carriere and Peter Brook’s production of The Conference of the Birds. From the various elements incorporated into the production, Karmali demonstrated an impeccable sense of space and actor and audience connection.
To the Netherlands, from Rabb
In spring 2015, Brandeis English Prof. Dawn Skorczewski (ENG) will teach an innovative class that combines her interest in Holocaust writing and passion for collaborative learning in a course titled “The International Legacy of Anne Frank.” The course is designed to allow Brandeis students to interact directly with students and faculty in the Netherlands.
Judges’ season comes to a close in Elite Eight
The men allowed three goals in one game for the first time all season during Sunday’s 3-0 loss.
Whitaker represents squad in race at NCAA Championships
Kelsey Whitaker ’16 represented the women’s cross country team at the NCAA Division III Championships on Saturday afternoon, where the junior placed 210th overall out of 280 runners.
Professor pay trails average
An AAUP survey shows that Brandeis professor salaries are lower than those at peer institutions.
University slated to operate at surplus for next 10 years
University President Frederick Lawrence said that Brandeis is operating at a surplus ahead of schedule.
Honorary Degrees Committee hires firm to vet candidates
The University’s Honorary Degrees Committee, which annually selects candidates to receive honorary degrees, has implemented several changes to its selection process, including hiring an outside firm to help with the vetting process of potential candidates and adding the University’s General Counsel Steven Locke to the committee.
Former Canon workers still without employment
Former Mailroom Manager Bill Bowen has not been rehired by the University nor has he found work elsewhere.
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