EVANS: A 'Farewell' to Stephen Heyman
The word farewell must go in quotations because the column written by Justice Senior Editor Stephen Heyman 06 was far from an actual farewell and instead was used as a way to have a final bashing of the Brandeis Black Students Organization (BBSO), myself and former BBSO President Justin Moore04. The Justice Incident was not an imitation Ford Hall. It was an unfortunate occurrence that was sparked by an offensive and inflammatory article, which members of the Justice Editorial Board tried so rigorously to disown as theirs.
LETTER: It was wrong to print a confidential Senate email
On Feb. 11, 2005, The Hoot elected to publish verbatim a confidential email sent by Noah Haber 08, Class of 2008 Senator, to the Student Union Senate email list without comment, context or further background. The email addressed a suggestion to reevaluate the position of Finance Board Member for Racial Minority Students. Such an action would require an amendment to the Student Union Constitution, which in turn would require the support of the student body.
EDITORIAL: Open government is fundemental in discussions affecting students
Last week in these pages we reproduced an unedited e-mail from a Student Union senator to the rest of the Senate, sent on that bodys private mailing list. In the e-mail, Noah Haber 08 noted that he had just stumbled across mention of the position of Finance Board Member for Racial Minority Students and found the position, ridiculous. He said he was adding the removal of this position to his Senate reform proposals.
Two injured in accident
BEMCo is seen here on the scene of an accident along the Peripheral Road near Admissions Monday. Sources who asked to remain anonymous told The Hoot that an elderly gentleman was driving towards the campus exit when his car failed to stop and swerved left, hitting several students and a traffic sign.
FRC: NEJS cuts need more study
The FRC recommended for the elimination of 2 FTEs in NEJS. However, they cautioned against eliminating other positions due to a lack of understanding of how the newly created Crown Center for Middle East Studies fits in with NEJS.
FRC:Physics cuts unwise
The FRC stated that Jaffes proposal to close down an important research focus [high energy physics] by eliminating 4 FTEs in Physics is unwise. The FRC talked at length about the research programs current benefits and the contributions Physics has made to Brandeis over the years, including at one point being the biggest department on campus.
FRC: Dont cut music PhD yet
The FRC recommended against eliminating the PhD program in Music at this time. They noted that the timing of this proposal was significant because the latest changes in Creative Arts at Brandeis, including the reformulation of the Theater Arts Department, may point to a veritable renaissance in the Arts at Brandeis.
FRC: Dont cut ancient Greek
The FRC strongly recommended against Jaffes proposal to eliminate the teaching of ancient Greek. The elimination of Greek would have profoundly negative consequences on the viability of the programs in the Department of Classical Studies and on studies in interconnected areas, the FRC wrote.
What is the FRC?
The Faculty Handbook mandates the establishment of an appropriate deliberative process in situations where the establishment or discontinuation of academic programs, departments, centers, institutes, or schools is proposed.
FRC report calls for retainer of ancient Greek and most other proposed cuts
The Faculty Review Committee (FRC) released its long anticipated report just prior to February break evaluating Dean of Arts and Sciences Adam Jaffes proposals to change the Brandeis Curriculum. The report will act as a recommendation to the Provost, Marty Krauss, on which, if any, of Jaffes proposed changes she should implement.
NEWS RELEASE: New Assistant Dean of Student Life for the Support of Diversity hired to replace Mays
The office of the Dean of Students has completed a very lengthy national search and that Mr. Jamele Adams has enthusiastically accepted an offer to join our community as Assistant Dean of Student Life for the Support of Diversity.
Changes simplify housing lottery, give students more options
Students returned from break this week to find housing lottery numbers in their mailboxes and difficult decisions ahead about where and with whom they will live next year. This year a few changes were made to the lottery process that will benefit students, according to Director of Residence Life Maggie Balch and East Quad director Jeremy Leiferman.
NEWS RELEASE: Simmons departure announced after months of keeping it secret
Andrew Andy Simmons, Assistant Dean, 05 and 06/Coordinator of Premedical Programs has resigned from his position to serve as Associate Dean, Health Professions Advisor at Brown University.
Republicans cancel Coulter event
The Republican Clubs plans to bring political pundit Ann Coulter to speak on campus later this semester have been cancelled, according to Finance Board records. On Feb. 16 the club returned the $5,000 granted by F-Board for the event.
After circuitous journey, Mock Trial obtains funds necessary to compete
Brandeis Universitys Mock Trial team this week secured the necessary funding to attend a national competition in Florida. The needed $4,000 came from four different sources, including the Student Union, the University Retention Fund and from an outside donation. The teams ability to attend the trip was in doubt two week ago due to ongoing concerns about a lack of funding.
Schlangel appoints task force to examine Union operations
A new task force dubbed AMP, standing for, a more perfect…, has been formed to conduct a review of the Student Union, according to President Mark Schlangel 05. Former Union Secretary Danny Silverman 05 has been tapped to chair the committee, which is tasked with conducting a top-to-bottom review of the entire Union structure, including student government, secured organizations, and campus clubs.
