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Crime Log: Feb. 28 to March 15

Library workers unhappy with payroll shift

The union of library workers may file a grievance against the University, citing its failure to negotiate upcoming payroll changes, said Karen McAninch '74, business agent for the United Service and Allied Workers union, which represents custodial and library employees of the University.

BCA announces Spring Weekend lineup

In response to student demand for up-tempo electronic artists, the Brown Concert Agency announced a Spring Weekend lineup heavy on dance music today. Providence brass band What Cheer? Brigade and understated electronic duo Sepalcure will join Childish Gambino at the Friday performance April 20, while ...

In digital age, libraries seek to adapt

As the University continues to embrace the digital age, libraries have undergone a dramatic transformation in order to keep up with students' needs and preference "The landscape has changed," said Edwin Quist, associate University librarian for research and outreach services. Though he said he did not ...

Watson fellow predicts eventual democracy in China

Facilities, students reflect on second-warmest winter

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As apps rise, alumni interviewers weigh options

Despite the 50 percent increase in applications to Brown over the past five years, the Brown Alumni Schools Committee has still been able to arrange interviews for most first-year applicants, said Todd Andrews '83, vice president for alumni relations. The continued success has been due in part to an ...

Orphaned by tsunami, survivors tell stories of loss

Salary gap persists across divisions

Despite increases in faculty salaries across the University in recent years, there is still a salary gap between faculty in divisions such as humanities and those in other disciplines like engineering and economics, according to data from the Dean of the Faculty website. A full professor in a humanities ...

BUCC endorses sustainability committee, tackles aid

The Brown University Community Council discussed the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable development and the accessibility of financial aid at its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. In response to a presentation from five members of the student environmental advocacy group emPOWER, ...

Students celebrate residency matches

Proposed R.I. bill intended to combat racial profiling

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Prospects uncertain for same-sex marriage

Lawmakers in the Rhode Island General Assembly have proposed legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in the state every year since 1997.

Following review, COE concentration to be renamed

Lecture confronts gender pay inequality

Emily Martin, vice president and general counsel at the National Women's Law Center, painted a grim picture of current gender pay inequalities Monday night to a small, female-dominated audience in Petteruti Lounge.

Astronomers pass on passion for space

Astronomers from the Department of Physics taught a crowd of more than 100 children and parents about outer space at "Stargazers," a collaborative event held at the Providence Children's Museum last Friday. Attendees romped between models of the Earth and moon, peered through a telescope and listened ...

U. proposes consolidating international services

As part of an effort to become more global, the University is planning to open an office that will serve as a one-stop shop for international student services. By consolidating services, the University aims to create a more welcoming and stress-free environment for international students, said Margaret Klawunn, ...

International scholar program renewed

After Brook St. attack, senior chases down, catches mugger

Aristides Nakos '12 stepped out of a party and into a crime scene early Saturday morning.

Fewer apply to Meiklejohn program