Former Tufts CDO fills Brandeis position
Brandeis named Mark Brimhall-Vargas as the university’s first chief diversity officer (CDO) and vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Brimhall-Vargas, who will begin his job as CDO at Brandeis on Jan. 11, comes from Tufts University. At Tufts he held the position of CDO and associate provost. “As CDO, Brimhall-Vargas […]
Students brainstorm campus sustainability
DeiSic, a 24-hour think-tank and contest which began Sunday afternoon, challenged students to team up, develop, flesh out and present potential campus sustainability projects. This year was the first year of deiSic, but Jeremy Koob ’17, one of the primary leaders of the event, hopes that it will become an annual event at Brandeis and […]
Annual Security Report reveals increase in reported rapes
There were 16 reported rapes on the Brandeis campus and one off campus in 2015, up from the nine reported rapes on campus and zero off campus in 2014, according to the Annual Security Report released by the university. The increase in reported rapes between 2014 and 2015 is good news, according to Sheila McMahon, […]
Student Union profile: Class of 2018 Senator Christian Nunez
Christian Nunez, the class of 2018 Student Union senator, is aiming to uplift marginalized voices, make campus safer and work with clubs during his term this year. He stressed the importance of including groups which are often not directly involved on campus in voting, such as members of Greek organizations. Senators are required to be […]
Panelists discuss role of race in presidential election
Two professors and a Massachusetts House representative discussed the implications of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, the polarization between political parties, whiteness in America and the winner of last Monday’s presidential debate in Getting Political: The Implications of Political Campaigns, a panel discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Brandeis Professor Chad Williams (AAAS) told the audience […]
Student Union Profile: East Quad Senator Elijah Sinclair ’19
In an on-going series, The Brandeis Hoot will interview two Student Union members each week. Elijah Sinclair, the East Quad senator, attributed his interest in joining the Student Union to his dedication to improving campus sustainability and the belief that he could make campus life better for students. Sinclair is co-head of the Senate Sustainability […]
UCLA prof. analyzes Israel-Palestine conflict
A UCLA professor said the Israel-Palestine conflict will not be resolved until Israel, Palestine and European nations admit responsibility. Placing sole blame on anyone is a narrow “two-dimensional way” of viewing the issue, he said, addressing at least 50 people on Sept. 20. “Anyone who regards Israel as singularly responsible for the conflict or, for […]
Administrators discuss upcoming changes at faculty meeting
President Ron Liebowitz vowed to tackle issues of divestment and diversity at a faculty meeting on Friday, Sept. 9. The meeting included a remembrance of Brandeis Professor of Economics Rachel McCulloch, a statement by University President Ron Liebowitz, the introduction of new staff and faculty, updates on unfilled positions at Brandeis and a brief presentation […]
Two-alarm fire on Highland St. displaces 11
The Waltham Fire Department was called to 53 Highland Street on Monday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. following reports of heavy smoke. The two-alarm fire displaced 11 people, but no one was inside the house by the time firefighters arrived, according to a report in The Waltham News Tribune. Approximately 30 Waltham firefighters and four […]
DCL finds a ‘balance’ between two lock-out systems
The Department of Community Living (DCL) has updated the procedure for when students are locked out of their rooms. While last year a new lock-out policy was put into place which allowed Community Advisors (CAs) access to master keys, this year that access to master keys has been restricted, according to an Aug. 23 announcement […]
Alcohol Task Force continues to seek policy updates
Brandeis administrators and members of the Brandeis University Alcohol Task Force are working to update alcohol policies after multiple alcohol-related hospitalizations during Springfest and Senior Week last semester. Alcohol consumption has long been a topic of concern on college campuses, and Brandeis has many resources both to help students with substance use concerns and to […]
Univ. releases diversity and inclusion survey
Brandeis Administration released a Campus Diversity and Inclusion Survey, which asks about experiences with race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, international status and having a documented disability on campus. The survey, part of the Draft Implementation Plan for Diversity and Inclusion at Brandeis, was announced by Interm President Lisa Lynch via email on April 19 […]
Speakers reject comparison between Israel and Apartheid South Africa
Two speakers voiced opposition to the use of the word Apartheid to describe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after Students for Justice in Palestine’s annual Israel Apartheid week. Klass Mokgomole and Justice Nkomo came from South Africa to speak at an event hosted by Judges for Israel on Monday where they presented contradictions between Apartheid South Africa […]
Herbstritt to continue transparency initiative as Student Union President
After a two-vote victory over Christian Nuñez ’18, current Student Union Vice President David Herbstritt ’17 is preparing to take over as president next semester. “We all agree there are things that do need to get done and getting them done is my first priority,” said Herbstritt in an interview with The Brandeis Hoot. Some […]
Second round of Union elections to be held on April 4
Students will elect senators to represent their class years, senators-at-large and a racial minority senator in the second round of Student Union elections on April 4. They will also elect justices to serve on the judiciary branch of the Union. Running for the two open seats for Senator at Large are Ben Margolin ’17, Nathan […]
Candidates for multiple Student Union positions debate issues
Candidates running for multiple Student Union positions participated in a debate Wednesday, March 16 to express their views and ideas to student voters. Voting began March 16 at 11:59 p.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on March 17. Christian Nunez ’18 and David Herbstritt ’17, candidates for president, spoke at the debate, which also included […]
DCL committee reviews party policies, adds new position
A new party policy requires that registered parties have someone to fill the new role of Alcohol Beverage Server (ABS) in addition to the previously required role of Primary Host, or the “sober host.” The sober host must live in the space where the party is being held, while the ABS must only be of […]
Presentations highlight sustainability efforts
The State of Sustainability, a series of short presentations and talks from multiple Brandeis environmental and sustainability groups, informed the Brandeis Community of sustainability efforts occurring on campus and in the surrounding Waltham Community. The event was hosted by the Senate Sustainability Committee, a committee composed of Student Union members, on Tuesday, March 1. It […]
Jefferson’s memoir more than personal
Brandeis alumna Margo Jefferson ’68 returned to Brandeis to discuss her critically acclaimed memoir “Negroland” on March 3 at the Brandeis Faculty Club. The memoir discusses Jefferson’s life particularly as it pertains to her identity as an upper-middle class black woman brought up in Chicago’s South Side, an area she dubbed “Negroland” and titled her […]
Diversity conference provides platform for inclusion and unity
Brandeis hosted the Diversity Conference on Saturday Feb. 27, featuring presentations, workshops and performances from students, faculty and others outside the Brandeis community. The conference ran throughout the day with events occurring in various locations on campus. According to the Brandeis Diversity Conference website, the conference aims to “help students recognize the complex problems of […]
