Donahue envisions a sustainable future for New England food
Professor Brian Donahue, an environmental studies professor at Brandeis, co-authored a booklet titled “A New England Food Vision.” This text considers a healthier future where New England would have greater food independence if it were to produce more of its own food needs. The ultimate goal in “Food Vision” is for New England to produce […]
Columbia students fight for justice over sexual assault
With the list of colleges and universities under federal investigations for Title IX violations continues to grow, more and more students are feeling mistreated by their schools and administrations. At Columbia University last year, students filed complaints with the federal government over the mishandling of sexual assault charges. According to a New York Times article, […]
Dining options frustrate students in first weeks of school
Despite much anticipation for the newly renovated dining facilities, the fall semester has commenced with a strong message of discontent on behalf of the student body. Abby Brooks ’16 summarized her opinions regarding the new dining policies on the Brandeis University Senate Dining Committee Facebook page. The post garnered mass attention from the Brandeis community, […]
Sylvia Hassenfeld, trustee and celebrated leader, dead at 93
She was the first female president of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). She oversaw the rescue of Jews and Muslims from Sarajevo and aided in the rescue of another 14,000 Ethiopian Jews. She helped raise nearly $1 billion for Brandeis University. Her name was Sylvia Hassenfeld, and the Jewish Women’s Archive labels her […]
Crew recruits alumni for regatta reunion
Current and graduated members of the Brandeis Rowing Team will reunite along the Charles River on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Second Annual Alumni Regatta. Ellie Driscoll ’16, alumni secretary, stated that this regatta originated as a fundraising idea. “We thought it would be nice, instead of simply asking alumni to donate money, to have […]
Suspension of Al-Quds partnership still a source of controversy
On Nov. 15, 2013, a rally took place at Al-Quds University in the West Bank. Demonstrators marched in dark military gear and held large, fake weapons. In a report issued to the Brandeis community on Dec. 9, the incident was described as including “glorifying portrayals of hatred and violence that are antithetical to the institutional […]
Brandeis responds to sexual assault allegations
This past April, Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment Andrew Flagel addressed the Brandeis community in an email with an “Update on Sexual Assault Prevention.” In the email, Flagel highlighted the efforts the Brandeis administration had taken to combat sexual violence. These include hiring a sexual assault services and prevention coordinator, creating a conduct […]
Title IX training scheduled for student employees
An email was sent out last month to various directors of student groups laying out the details behind Title IX training for student employees, with a complimentary lunch to be served afterward. Organized by Dean of Academic Services Lisa Boes and facilitated by Sexual Assault Services and Prevention Specialist Sheila McMahon and Director of Employment […]
Thefts consistent throughout summer
The Aug. 10 media log released by the Brandeis University Police Department included three thefts, part of a grim pattern throughout this summer’s media logs, which have consistently featured at least one or two reports of larceny. Said thefts have been mostly of electronics, particularly items like laptops and iPads. Two of the three thefts […]
Professor Allen Grossman dead at 82
On June 27, the Brandeis community lost Professor Allen Grossman Ph.D. ’60, to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Grossman was an acclaimed poet and respected academic who also taught at Brandeis from 1957 to 1991. He is survived by his wife, Judith, Ph.D. ’68, his daughter, the sculptor Bathsheba Grossman, and four sons: novelist and “Time” […]
Student leader Romero ’17 hones skills over summer
Of the limitless summer opportunities available to college students throughout the country, Christian Romero ’17 decided to spend his time honing his ability to lead within Brandeis’ own Student Events group. Romero first became involved with Student Events spring semester of the 2013-14 year, in the position of a social department coordinator. In this position […]
Striking out ALS: from ice baths to Brandeis labs
As newsfeeds become bombarded with home videos of the ALS challenge, with individuals willingly dousing themselves with buckets of ice cold water, even celebrities such as Lady Gaga, David Beckham and Brandeis’ own Olympic silver medalist Tim Moorhouse ’00 are joining the fray to combat ALS. Coined the ALS Challenge, the campaign seeks to raise […]
Brandeis mailroom transitions to Xerox, longtime employees left jobless
On a cloudy day in 2009, William “Bill” Bowen, also known as “The Singing Mailman” crooned “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter.” His performance marked the minting of the new Louis Brandeis stamp. His act was met with cheers, similar to the everyday smiles he earned from students by singing in […]
SSSP reflects on 2014
This Thursday, the Brandeis Student Support Services Program (SSSP) held its annual year-end event. Titled “I Am a Narrative of Change,” the event filled the International Lounge in Usdan with students and celebrated the program’s mission, its 2014 graduating class and plans for the future. SSSP provides a community-oriented program in the Office of Academic […]
Brandeis staff run emotional marathon in honor of cousin
Despite high temperatures, high stakes and limited experience with extensive running, Brandeis athletics staff members Breda O’Connor and Matt Callahan finished this year’s Boston Marathon with smiles on their faces. That’s because Marc Fucarile, Callahan’s cousin and victim of last year’s bombings, was waiting for them at the finish line. “The highlight … was seeing […]
Rohleder publishes on self-compassion and reduced levels of stress
Psychology professor Nicholas Rohleder published a paper in “Brain, Behavior and Immunity” that reports a connection between self-compassion and reduced levels of stress-related inflammation. Rohleder, the co-director of the Laboratory for Biological Health Psychology or the Health Psychology Laboratory at Brandeis University, conducts research that addresses the question of “how acute and chronic stress is […]
Walia ’15 wins Student Union presidency
The Brandeis University Undergraduate Student Union represents the voice of the students and sets out with the intent of improving University life. With the school year coming to a close, the positions for next year’s members became available once more. After weeks of campaigning, on Saturday, April 12, the votes were tallied for the newly […]
Remedial courses pose problems for schools
Many high school graduates are not prepared for college-level work, as shown by the number of remedial courses that students must take to advance their education. According to Thomas Bailey of the Community College Research Center, Teachers College of Columbia University, more than a third of all college students and half of community college students […]
South Korean ferry disaster hits home for Brandeis community
On Wednesday, April 16, a 460-foot-long, five-story ferry in South Korea sunk, leaving more than 280 people, mostly students, missing. At 60 percent capacity, there were more than 460 people on board, and 325 of the passengers were students from Danwon High School in Ansan, a town about 20 miles south of Seoul. These were […]
Guest speaker explores the mysteries of Tolkien
As part of the Martin Weiner Lecture Series, Maria Cecire, assistant professor of literature and director of experimental humanities at Bard College, was invited to speak about Tolkien’s works on Thursday. Tolkien is well known as the creator of the world of Middle Earth and the writer of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Cecire’s […]
