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Senator meets geologists on climate change

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., met with members of the Department of Geological Sciences Friday, May 11 to discuss the importance of informing federal policymakers about climate change and to learn about steps Brown is taking in climate science. Full story

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Web Update: As Simmons' departure draws near, President-elect Paxson returns to campus

President-elect Christina Paxson discussed financial aid, public health and the University’s expansion with faculty members, administrators and representatives from the graduate and undergraduate student bodies. Full story

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Taveras, Simmons announce $31.5 million deal

Under the new agreement, the University will pay the city an additional $31.5 million over the next 11 years, a payment plan that amounts to an increase of $3.9 million for the current fiscal year, bringing the University’s total annual contributions to about $7.9 million through 2016. Full story

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Looking ahead from inside the Ivy gates

Last in a four-part series

Taking advantage of preferential recruiting, students flock to jobs offering structure and prestige. Full story

Dining Services discontinues Shanghai partnership for semester

Brown Dining Services stopped serving food from Shanghai Restaurant after a student found a grasshopper in noodles purchased at the Blue Room at the end of April. Hot food from Shanghai was previously available in the Blue Room every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Full story

Web update: Lacking 'perfect fit,' Watson Institute selects another interim director

Peter Andreas, professor of political science and international studies, was named interim director of the Watson Institute for International Studies, according to an email from the Office of the Provost Wednesday. Full story

Web update: Community reacts to deal with Providence

After months of negotiation, the University has committed to contributing $31.5 million to Providence over the next 11 years in lieu of taxes. Full story

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