Though Maribeth Rubin '07 came to Brown intending to study mechanical engineering, she quickly found herself pondering other options. By her second semester, she realized she "wanted to do something that was art with a technology focus, and there really wasn't something like that at Brown."
Over spring break, the women's rugby team made history in Uganda, becoming not only the first non-African women's team to play in East Africa, but also the only team to score points against the best club in the country. During its 13-day expedition to Kampala, Uganda, the team won five out of eight ...
Like many of the cultures it studies, the Department of History of Mathematics has had innovative leaders, a golden era and, inevitably, a fall from glory. This year could witness the end of a department historically considered one of Brown's most interesting and unique programs. Professor of History ...
The presidents of Cornell and Princeton have publicly blasted intelligent design in recent months, while faculty at these universities, as well as at Brown, have been similarly outspoken in their support of evolution.
Some first-years come to Brown expecting the stereotypical rowdy college experience, but, for those incoming students seeking a sober lifestyle, the University provides special substance-free housing.
On May 30, the Brown University Chorus will fly to Argentina for its first-ever performances in Latin America. The chorus will spend two weeks there performing in the Argentine cities of Mendoza, Córdoba, Buenos Aires and Iguassu as well as two cities in Uruguay, performing with university and other ...
Going to the barber is often a frustrating experience for Mike McBride '06, since many barbers are unfamiliar with the kind of haircut he describes: "Is it a high-fade? They don't always know what I need," he said.
The Portuguese language is widely spoken in eight countries on four continents by a total of more than 200 million people. But to study it, there are few better places than 159 George Street, home to Brown's Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies.
Despite several crucial setbacks, the massive Life Sciences Building - a $95 million undertaking to expand science facilities on campus - is slated to open this summer. Since work at the site of the building began in 2003, several problems emerged that impeded construction. While some of these problems ...
When Kathleen McSharry assumed her position as associate dean of the college for issues of chemical dependency last spring, she looked into the prevalence of marijuana use on campus and its effect on students' abilities to meet academic goals. Deciding there was a problem, she helped set up a Providence ...
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