University News

Crime Log: March 16 to March 29

Panelists debate state of medical marijuana in RI

Ellen Smith would be dead in her home state of New Jersey, she said. Speaking during "Rhode Island and the State of Medical Marijuana," a panel sponsored by Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Smith told an audience of roughly 30 people that the unavailability of medical marijuana in New Jersey means ...

New Jewelry District plaza holds first farmers market

The Brown-commissioned Ship Street Square - a public plaza envisioned as a social hub for Providence's Jewelry District - hosted Tuesday the first of five farmers markets to be held this spring.

UCS appoints members to election board

The Undergraduate Council of Students appointed eight members to its Elections Board at its general body meeting Wednesday. Students running for next year's council leadership positions will officially declare their candidacy next Monday, according to the UCS website. The council also appointed students ...

U. forges research partnership in Brazil

True to tradition, BSA site crashes

For the third year in a row, malicious outside activity may have caused the massive failure of the Brown Marketplace as students attempted to purchase Spring Weekend tickets yesterday, said Mike Caron '12, director of the Brown Student Agencies management team. The Brown Concert Agency made tickets ...

Open grad program allows students to pursue two fields

The Graduate School has chosen nine students to participate in the debut of its Open Graduate Programs, an interdisciplinary option that combines doctoral studies in a primary field with master's-level studies in an additional field. The initiative will expand the University's undergraduate open curriculum ...

Conservation contest reduces U.'s energy consumption

As part of a large-scale effort to become more environmentally friendly, the University recently concluded Brown Unplugged: Do It in the Dark, its second annual dorm energy competition. Among 14 competing dorms, Littlefield Hall skyrocketed to the top with a 26.6 percent reduction of more than 1,500 ...

Study to assess minority grad student attrition

New research database to aid collaboration

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Holocaust survivor imparts stories of terror and tragedy

Helen Shabas, a Holocaust survivor, shared insights and reflections on her life as a Jew in Poland under the Nazi occupation Tuesday evening. The event was held at the Winnick Chapel of the Brown/RISD Hillel, and the room was completely full, with some audience members standing in the back. The event ...

Faculty approves health care master's program

Students receive funding for global research

R.I. Senator discusses health care, pollution

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse spoke about the current turbulent political landscape and his hopes for both the country and the state he represents in an event hosted by the Brown Democrats last night in Wilson 101. Whitehouse touched on topics including transportation issues and health care.  ...

U. investigates graffiti after employee's arrest

The Department of Public Safety arrested and charged an employee March 6 with three counts of malicious injury to property for alleged graffiti. The case is currently pending in a Providence district court, said Darlene Trew Crist, director of news and communications at the University.

New furniture adds class to Ratty dining

Students returning to the Sharpe Refectory after spring break were pleasantly surprised to find that one of two alcoves had been redesigned, complete with a new color scheme, furniture and layout. "The previous seating in the alcove had been in need of replacement for some time," wrote Peter Rossi, ...

Hay names next special collections director

The John Hay Library, which houses the University's special collections and rare books and manuscripts, will welcome a new leader of its staff July 9.

Students revive century-old synagogue

For the past six years, the old Temple Beth-El Synagogue has stood empty, with its windows boarded up and grass uncut. But today, new flowers are blooming in its backyard and its windows now sport murals featuring rainbows, outstretched hands and the sun. Students from Brown, the Rhode Island School ...

Rock group added to BCA spring lineup

The Brown Concert Agency announced a surprise addition to the Spring Weekend lineup on their website last night. Rock group the Walkmen will play Saturday night of Spring Weekend in between rapper Cam'ron and electronic outfit the Glitch Mob, according to BCA Co-Chair Gillian Brassil '12. 

Tougaloo trip studies civil rights at its source

When seven students visited Tougaloo College in Mississippi over spring break to do first-hand research on the American civil rights movement, they were faced with more than just primary source documents. They also experienced life on Tougaloo's campus, visited museums documenting the movement and participated ...