Professor discovers only known vegetarian spider
Prof. Eric J. Olson (Heller) discovered the world's first vegetarian spider, Bagheera kiplingi, while working with a research team from Earthwatch in Costa Rica.
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New Louis Brandeis stamp to be dedicated Sept. 24
A commemorative stamp with the image of Justice Louis D. Brandeis will be released as part of the United States Postal Service's 2009 commemorative stamp program at a dedication ceremony that will take place at Brandeis University on Sept.
Brandeis student receives award from nonprofit organization
A Brandeis student who, since his sophomore year, has worked with hopeFound, a nonprofit organization that aims to better the lives of homeless people, was awarded a hopeFound Heroes Award for his work with the organization.Aaron Finegold '09 was given the award primarily due to a fundraising gala he planned for hopeFound last February that raised over $4,000 for the organization.
Recruitment project not an immediate success
The admissions recruitment project to recruit the top 500 applicants for the Class of 2013 has not been successful, according to Dean of Arts and Sciences Adam Jaffe.Jaffe stated that about 90 faculty members had volunteered to be in the recruitment initiative.
Cell phone reception to improve in Usdan
A cell phone amplifier, a device designed to improve cell phone service, is scheduled to be installed in the Usdan Student Center by the end of this week, according to Student Union Director of Community Advocacy Andrew Hogan '11.
Wiki Web site launched to share opinions on campus concerns
Prof. Tim Hickey (COSI) has launched a wiki Web site that enables students, faculty, staff and other members of the Brandeis community to voice their opinions, concerns and ideas regarding the University's budget cut discussions.
Gender-neutral housing option will be offered next year
All non-first-year students will be afforded the opportunity to live in gender-neutral housing thanks to a new policy written by the Department of Residence Life, according to interim Co-Director of Residence Life Jeremy Leiferman.
Univ opens 33 new suites in renovated Ridgewood dorms
The University opened 33 suites in the new Ridgewood Quad for 131 juniors and seniors during the spring semester but left 11 suites unoccupied due to the ongoing construction of the new Shapiro Admissions Center, according to Interim Co-Director of Residence Life Jeremy LeifermanPrior to July 2007, Ridgewood Quad housed 109 students.
Students meet with admin to help make budget cut decisions
A student budget advisory committee that will attempt to assist administrators regarding cuts in the budget that could affect students has been selected, but details of what the committee will discuss have yet to be released.Student Union President Jason Gray '10 announced in his state of the union address on Nov.
Class suspected gas leak in Olin-Sang
Friday afternoon at around 1:10, Prof. Mark Auslander (ANTH), who was teaching in Olin-Sang at the time, called Public Safety to report an odor of gas in the building.
Boston’s West End: The spirit of a neighborhood destroyed
Jewish students are not a monolith. Brandeis must stop treating us like one.
Doxxing has no place at Brandeis
A local Waltham organization works to uphold democracy
Paige Bueckers: A Special Talent