University News

U. clarifies writing requirements

With new office, Continuing Ed looks to expand

The Office of Continuing Education's new home at 200 Dyer St. will facilitate a planned expansion of its adult and professional programs and help the University increase its engagement with the community.

Simmons no longer World Bank candidate

The Obama administration included President Ruth Simmons on an initial list of potential nominees to lead the World Bank, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. President Obama appears to have since narrowed his focus to a smaller group of candidates, including Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, former Treasury ...

UCS-UFB committee moves forward with review

Correction appended.

Science concentrators less likely to study abroad

Over the past two years, only 9 percent of students studying abroad have been science concentrators, while 65 percent have concentrated in the humanities or social sciences, according to Kendall Brostuen, director of international programs and associate dean of the College. The Office of International ...

Independent concentrators to face fewer roadblocks

The Curricular Resource Center has streamlined its application process for independent concentrations, said Independent Concentrations Co-Coordinators Evan Schwartz '13 and James Walsh '13.

First-year runs for convention delegate

Last week, Rebecca Mears '15 collected more than the 150 signatures required to join the race to be a Rhode Island delegate to the Democratic National Convention, held the week of Sept. 3 in Charlotte, N.C.

Labor panel discusses gender inequality

Police monitoring 'could happen' without U. awareness

It is possible that Brown students have been or are being targeted by unauthorized police monitoring efforts, though the University has not seen any evidence to suggest it, Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services Margaret Klawunn told The Herald.

Alums create disaster relief app

Campaign celebrates body images

Faculty meeting focuses on new leadership and city issues

Meatless pledge gains momentum

Nearly 300 students pledged to participate in Meatless Mondays, a national initiative that asks students to avoid consuming meat one day per week. The commitment of the 287 current participants reduces the University's carbon footprint by about 59 kg of CO2 per week, according to the site. 

Proposed UCS amendment highlights historic debate

The Undergraduate Council of Students proposed an amendment last month that would allow it to allocate its own budget rather than having its funding approved by the Undergraduate Finance Board. Though the amendment did not receive the required two-thirds majority necessary to pass, it raised wider questions ...

Lecture questions link between freedom and violence

Chandan Reddy, associate professor of English at the University of Washington, questioned the idea of violence as "the antithesis of freedom" in his lecture "Precarity after Rights: On Queer of Color Critique" at the Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative Arts Monday afternoon. ...

U. to support affirmative action in Supreme Court brief

Experts speculate on Korea's future

Experts in North Korean affairs spoke about the Korean Peninsula's future in the aftermath of Kim Jong-il's death during a well-attended forum held in MacMillan 117 Sunday afternoon. Jin Sup Hong, president of the National Unification Advisory Council of the South Korean government in Boston, nicknamed ...

Simmons gives 'universal' corporate advice

Correction appended. President Ruth Simmons and fellow successful businesswomen gave sound advice to all students - not just females - interested in entering the corporate world at a discussion yesterday. Besides Simmons, the panelists at the event, called "Women in the Corporate World: Breaking the ...

'People person' leaves mark on Princeton

From a Quaker upbringing to her selection as Brown's president-elect, Christina Paxson has led a life marked by community involvement and strong leadership. She comes to Brown from Princeton with a reputation as a collaborator, an attentive listener and an efficient organizer. After graduating from ...

Office opens to support veterans, promote military careers