Be nice to your Community Advisors;
Many view college as a chance to move away from home and live independently. But in a sense, our Community Advisors, (CAs) serve as our parents away from home.
Who are these people who and what do they do? Why would anyone want to be a CA? CAs have numerous duties, as described by Amanda Kelly '08, and becoming a CA is a selective and tedious process.
Union unveils new Citizenship Campaign
This week, the Brandeis Student Union announced the launch of a new Citizenship Campaign intended to increase student body participation in both university-level and more widespread issues.
Student Union President Shreeya Sinha 09 described the campaign as about [the Student Union] giving back, being open and transparent.
University hosts open house for prospective first-year students
The University hosted 401 prospective students for this years Fall Open House Monday, Oct. 8. The event featured sessions explaining different aspects of life at Brandeis, a buffet luncheon, and also gave students the opportunity to experience a Brandeis classroom and talk with faculty from all academic departments.
Al-Quds President speaks at Brandeis as part of Meet the Author series
Al-Quds University President and former Palestinian National Authority representative Sari Nusseibeh visited Brandeis on Thursday to discuss his book Once Upon a Country: A Palestinian Life.
The event, which was attended by approximately 80 people and moderated by the International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life director Dan Terris, lasted just over one hour.
Former U.S. ambassador speaks at Eleanor Roosevelt Lecture Series
Former ambassador and United States senator Carol Moseley Braun spoke Wednesday as part of the Womens and Gender Studies (WGS) Programs Eleanor Roosevelt Lecture Series. The series, which began in 2004, features speakers who have made significant contributions to social justice and womens rights. Past speakers include Patricia Williams, Mary Catherine Bateson, and Jamaica Kincaid.
Administration commits to renewable energy sources
The University has committed to purchasing 15 percent of its energy from renewable sources by the beginning of 2008 per theAmerican College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, which President Reinharz signed in September.
Construction exacerbates access issues for disabled
Despite actions being taken by the University, the campus is far from easily accessible for those who are operating wheelchairs, say students. With several construction projects underway, wheelchair users say they are struggling to navigate campus with growing numbers of pot holes on the main road and moving detours.
Finance board chooses not to disclose recusals
Responding to several inquiries from The Hoot, the Finance Board chose not to discuss which of its members recused themselves during the Fall Marathon in September. During that period, the F-board allocated over $186,000 of the Student Activities Fund amongst 97 clubs according to the treasurer's website, thetreasureer.org.
Brandeis hires sustainability coordinator
Following President Reinharzs signing of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment Sept. 12, University administrators have agreed to hire a sustainability coordinator.
Jones’ doping confession continues slow, sad fall
I find it sad, and incredibly symbolic of the sports age we live in, that Olympic champion Marion Jones last week admitted to doping and returned the five medals she had won in 2000, yet the story made hardly a ripple in anyones consciousness. Some sports writers called for Jones head, others applauded her belated ethicality, but most people just ignored the whole thing.
Cross Country has rough day in Boston
The Mens and Womens Cross Country teams performed this Saturday at the Open New Englands competition in Franklin Park, Boston. The weather was hot and the squads didnt run their best races;
thus, the results were slower than usual.
What's going on at Brandeis?
Paint Party
Friday, October 12, 2007, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Great Lawn
Muslim or not, Iftar builds community
Despite being filled with students, parents and even young children, Levin Ballroom was oddly quiet as I entered. Looking about the room, I soon found the reason as I watched a group of Muslim Student Association (MSA) members conducting evening prayers by the stage.
What's going on at Brandeis?
Lydian String Quartet
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Slosberg Recital Hall
Phone: (781) 736-3400 option 5
Spotlight on Boston
Zombie Film Marathon
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
What's up Waltham?
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Phone: (781) 259-8355
Pan Asia event is a success
The Brandeis Asian-American Student Association (BAASA) hosted the annual Pan-Asia night on Wednesday at the Intercultural Center to expose the Brandeis community to the various foods from Asian cultures.
New club for MLK Scholars
The MLK & Friends club has been in the planning stages since the beginning of the Fall 2006 semester, and has finally become a recognized club. The idea came about when a group of MLK Scholars (students who received Brandeis Universitys Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship) started discussing the need for an outlet for those scholars who have such strong backgrounds in community service. The club is based on the principles that are stated in the MLK Jr. Scholarship: social justice, community service, education, and equality. The club also focuses on the ideals of community building and unity, as well as recruitment for perspective students and scholars.
Alienated in America
According to Dr. Phil, there are four stages of grief: shock, denial, anger and resolution. While on a superficial level, the CWs new sitcom, Aliens in America, is easy to write off as another half-assed television show trying to capitalize off of topical humor, it may also be a sign that the U.S. has entered the final stage of the grieving process following 9/11.
Ode to an American gangster
With the ever growing popularity of stories of gangsters lives, rapper and self-proclaimed former hustler, Jay-Z sees it fit to go into the studio and take it back to basics.
