Famous animal behavior study lives on at Brandeis
With a bachelor’s degree from MIT and a doctorate from Harvard, both in chemistry, it’s difficult to see how Dr. Irene Pepperberg, an adjunct associate psychology professor at Brandeis, became interested in animal behavior and psychology. Her interest in birds, however, is a deeply-rooted one. Pepperberg developed an interest in parrots long before she had […]
Coach Michael Coven still going strong as men’s soccer coach
Surrounded by trophies, awards and certificates from his 40 years as the head coach of the Brandeis men’s soccer team, Head Coach Michael Coven reclined in his office chair after practice Wednesday afternoon. He joked, “I’m very popular these days. First The Globe [profile] and now The Hoot. I might as well retire after this. […]
Women’s tennis swept away in season opener at Tufts
In the opening match of the season, the Brandeis women’s tennis team failed to build on their 15-5 record from the previous season, even though the team maintained the majority of their roster. The Judges were ranked 22nd in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association poll from 2011 while the Tufts Jumbos were ranked 14th. The […]
No. 20 Judges breeze by Bates and Wellesley on the road
The Brandeis women’s soccer team had a productive week with two victories, away from their home field. Now with a record of 8-1-0, it is evident that the Judges have the will and ability to win at any point in any match. Specifically, the defense for the Judges has been phenomenal, only allowing two goals […]
Volleyball prevails with a 2-2 record at MIT Invitational
After battling their way through the MIT Invitational last weekend, the women’s volleyball team came out with two wins and two losses. The Judges suffered close losses against Roger Williams and MIT and defeated Bates and Mount Ida. Though they were able to secure a 2-2 record at the invitational, the women now carry a […]
In memoriam of Seth Roberts
Late August 2002. I’m bouncing around the first floor Renfield dormitory, trying to get settled in before Orientation. I don’t remember a lot from that sweaty first day but I do recall one soon-to-be hallmate who was about a head taller (or more) than the rest of us Brandeisians. I figured that he was about […]
Men’s soccer avoids emotional letdown with win over Wentworth
Six days after a hard-fought, emotional win over rival Babson, the Judges traveled to Wentworth to face the Wentworth Leopards. The Judges are currently ranked fifth in the D3Soccer.com national poll and 10th in the most recent NSCAA poll. Coach Mike Coven was not entirely pleased with the Judges’ performance. It was a “real ugly […]
UMass Faculty Member Protests Termination
Last spring Barbara Madeloni, a lecturer in education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, began to protest the outsourcing of teacher assessments to the company Pearson. These protests gained much momentum as her students also became involved. Madeloni then met with administrators at UMass by their request and was told that her contract would no […]
Flawed crime reporting puts Roxbury Community College federal funding at risk
Roxbury College has recently come under fire due in part to a Department of Education probe regarding failures to comply with the Clery Act, a federal law mandating the annual reporting on crime statistics, according to a Boston Globe story this week. All colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs face significant […]
Unsworth Nominated to National Council of the Humanities
Earlier this month, the Obama Administration announced its nomination of Dr. John Unsworth, Vice Provost for Library and Technology Services and Chief Information Officer at Brandeis to the National Council of the Humanities. Unsworth joins nationally renowned music composers, politicians and the CEO of National Council. “I am grateful these accomplished men and women have […]
Mods parties suspended until further notice
On Wednesday, the Department of Community Living announced that until further notice party registration in the Foster Mods has been suspended. In an email to the Mods residents, George Marshall, Community Development Coordinator for the Charles River Apartments and the Foster Mods, acknowledged that while many students have registered parties and followed the established procedures, […]
Professor Sohrabi on Egypt, Arab Springs and Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iran’s nuclear program is one of the most polarizing issues in the world today. While American and European officials believe Tehran is planning to build nuclear weapons, Iran’s leadership says its goal in developing a nuclear program is to generate electricity without dipping into the oil supply that it prefers to sell abroad, and to […]
Counseling center to launch new evening discussion program
The Psychological Counseling Center is launching a new program of group talks this semester called “Brandeis at Night,” seeking to provoke community discussions about stress, mental health and available resources on campus. Cate Dooley, a part-time psychotherapist and spear-header of the Brandeis at Night program, hopes that the sessions will encourage more students to visit […]
Heller School helps develop prescription drug monitoring program
The Heller School Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Center of Excellence, part of the Schneider Institutes for Health Policy, has launched research and data analysis designed to help drug prescribers prevent patient misuse of prescription drugs. The Massachusetts Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and the Center have received several grants since 2008, including a grant from the […]
Mailman leaves his mark through work and performance
As generations of students pass through the university, Bill Bowen, the musically talented mail clerk, remains one of the most memorable staff members on campus. Having been employed at Brandeis since March of 1979, Bowen’s optimistic persona and singing performances remain a constant amidst the inevitably evolving culture of the university. Born and raised in […]
