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Postdocs clarify policies and build community

In the ongoing effort to improve policies, communication and outreach for the University's postdoctoral community, sometimes the little things can mean a lot."Right now, there's no P for postdoc" on the A through Z menu on the University Web site, said Susan Rottenberg, postdoctoral program and data ...


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Bank CEO Moynihan '81 started on rugby field

The men's rugby team at Brown is technically a club, but those who are more intimate with the team know that the rugby program is not your average college club team. Rugby is a way of life, and for Brian Moynihan '81, it was the first stepping stone on his way to a prolific career.


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Supercomputer already swamped

After almost three months in operation, Brown's multimillion-dollar supercomputer is running at full capacity, according to Professor of Applied Mathematics Jan Hesthaven, the director of the computational center. Spurred by research projects initiated by many of the University's science departments, ...


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Blog promotes social entrepreneurship

The Swearer Center for Public Service launched an 11-part series on Change.org's social entrepreneurship blog last month. Organized by Brown's Social Innovation Initiative, the series will showcase stories and ideas from the University's students, faculty and alums on the topic of undergraduate social ...


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Former dean dies at 88

Elizabeth LeDuc, former dean of biological sciences and landmark member of Brown's Division of Biology and Medicine, died Jan. 31 at 88 years of age. At a time when few women were included in academic life, LeDuc left a legacy of effective leadership and groundbreaking research in biology. 


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Prof's optimization company wins grant

Dynadec — an optimization company founded in 2007 by Professor of Computer Science Pascal Van Hentenryck — recently received $350,000 in funding from the Slater Technology Fund, one of the initial partners in the company's formation.


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Gate to remain closed until further notice

A "steam leak under the floor in the servery area" was the cause of the Gate's closure, which started Feb. 5 and will continue indefinitely, Senior Associate Dean of Residential and Dining Services Richard Bova confirmed Friday. Due to this problem, the Gate does not have any heat and will be closed ...


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Gate closed indefinitely

Starting Friday, the Gate will be closed "indefinitely," Retail Supervisor Tony Antetomaso confirmed late Thursday evening."We're not sure when it's going to open," Antetomaso said.A leaking steam pipe is the cause of the closing, said Gate Unit Manager Kara Segal '10.


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Q & A: Taubman center shaped alum's run for governor

Matt Dunne '92 is in the midst of a five-person race for the Democratic nomination for governor of Vermont. Dunne concentrated in public policy and American institutions at Brown, has served in the Vermont state senate and currently works for Google. He lives in Vermont with his wife and children. The ...


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Kindle not yet igniting campus

Over the last couple of decades, cassette tapes and records have largely been replaced by CDs, downloadable music and iPods. With the invention of electronic reading devices, it appears that printed books may be the next victim of the power of technology.


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Geology team brr-ings back Antarctic rocks

A team of seven geologists returned last month from a three-month trip in Antarctica after collecting more than two tons of rock samples. The group hopes to understand climate conditions and climate change in Antarctica and apply that knowledge to climate change on Mars after analyzing the samples.


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