Former Clinton aide to head JCB library
Edward Widmer, an American history scholar who previously served as an adviser to former President Bill Clinton, will join Brown as director and librarian of the John Carter Brown Library, effective July 1.
Widmer is currently the inaugural director of the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, an interdisciplinary initiative at Washington College in Chesterton, Md., to promote scholarship in American history.
Prior to joining the Starr Center, Widmer held various positions in the Clinton White House. After serving as a speechwriter and the president's special assistant for national security affairs, Widmer became Clinton's senior adviser for special affairs and advised the president on matters involving history and scholarship.
The first new head of the JCB library in 23 years, Widmer succeeds Norman Flering, who will retire at the end of the academic year.
Andrews '83 leads alumni relations
Todd Andrews '83 MA '95, formerly the director of corporate communications for the Rhode Island-based CVS Corporation, joined the University in November 2005 as vice president for alumni relations.
Andrews now manages the Office of Alumni Relations, with a staff of 28 and an operating budget of $2.1 million. His office works closely with the 76,000-member Brown Alumni Association to keep Brown alums involved in the University community.
Green '82, Breker join legal team
Two new appointments to Brown's legal team joined the University earlier this month.
James Green '82 started as the University's deputy general counsel Jan. 9. He previously served as the claims manager and general counsel for Rhode Island's municipal risk-sharing pool.
While at Brown, Green served as an associate editor of The Herald.
Also this month, Elke Breker became the new director of the Office of Foreign Students, Faculty & Staff Services.
The OFSFSS attempts to assist international faculty, staff and students handling matters related to immigration, visas, payroll and taxes. The office also helps newly arrived foreigners settle in and hosts social events.
