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.
STAND puts forth proposal to avoid conflict minerals
Conflict minerals are found in a number of technologies that the University owns and uses.
Fully consider shortcomings of current gamification in education
I was sitting in a class on Monday, listening to a professor give a deeply involved lecture on a complex topic and absorbing absolutely none of it.
EDITORIAL: Invest surplus in professor salaries
University President Frederick Lawrence announced at last Thursday’s faculty meeting that the University is no longer running at a deficit.
'Spring Awakening' engages in taboos
Many people associate musicals with random dance numbers, toned-down dialogue and happily-ever-afters.
MAGIC! headlines Student Events concert
The lights went dark; a drum roll-like thunder sound came out of the speakers and MAGIC!?the Canadian reggae-fusion band?came out on stage to perform their first piece, “No Way No.” Sunday night’s concert, the second part of the Student Events concert series, featured openers DJ Pup Dawg, and Jamaican singer-songwriter Samantha J as well as the headliner MAGIC!. Student Events had not previously advertised DJ Pup Dawg, but, as it turns out, he travels and performs with Samantha J on a regular basis.
Director-in-Residence analyzes Islamic art
Hafiz Karmali, an acclaimed international theater director and resident director at the University this semester, spoke on Islamic performing arts on Wednesday afternoon.
Men to play in Sweet 16 after pair of home wins
Midfielder Brandon Miskin ’18 scored the first tally of his career in a 1-0 victory on Sunday.
Judges begin campaign with two dominant wins
Center Maria Jackson ’17 was named tournament MVP, scoring 29 points over the two games.
Fashion Entrepreneur
Although enthusiastic about his budding career in the fashion world, Shota Adamia ’15 refuses to let it define him.
Watching the game in a novel way
Andy Jick ’74 has seen it all as a public address announcer
IBS receives $2.5 million gift toward innovation center
The Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center will allow for not only research but also additional student experiences in the business industry.
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
Professors discuss possibility of nuclear disarmament amid high political tensions