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(09/24/24 3:18pm)
In an open letter to the Brandeis community on March 28, 2024, University President Ronald Liebowitz called for an examination of the Principles of Free Speech and Free Expression. Liebowitz declared that Brandeis has a proud history of openness and said that the University is “at an appropriate juncture to conduct a review of these principles and how university policies and procedures relate to them.”
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On June 3, Jessica Chapin '10 succeeded Lauren Haynie to become Brandeis University’s 13th Director of Athletics. Chapin received her master’s degree in sports administration from Springfield College in 2013 and her professional career began in 2010 at Western New England University, where she served as the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach until 2014. Prior to her time at Brandeis, Chapin served as the Director of Athletics for the American International College beginning in 2020.
(09/24/24 10:00am)
On Monday, Sept. 23 at 8:51 a.m., faculty members received an email from Chair of the Brandeis Faculty Senate Prof. Jeffrey Lenowitz (POL) regarding the results of the vote of the motion of no confidence in Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz. This email stated “The motion has passed, with 159 votes in favor, 149 votes in opposition, and 26 abstensions.”
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On Sept. 13 at 2 p.m., faculty gathered in Rapaporte Treasure Hall to continue the tabled discussion regarding the potential vote of no confidence in Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz. Friday’s meeting marks the first faculty meeting of the semester, change in membership. Prof. Jody Gittell (HELLER) stepped down from the position of Chair of the Faculty Senate, with Prof. Jeffrey Lenowitz (POL) stepping into the role. Small changes to voting processes have occurred with the aim of preventing voting confusion and inaccuracies.
(09/10/24 10:00am)
Introduction: This was not the column we wanted to write earlier this year, nor does it reflect what we might have written in 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000 or before. The principal purpose of this column in The Justice has been to present competing arguments on important issues, to promote critical thought and dialogue. In this piece, however, we write with a different intention. Whether or not you agree with the positions we take below, we hope you will consider them, though we respect those regular readers who choose to skip this edition.
(05/20/24 10:00am)
On May 19 Ianna Gilbert ’24 addressed the Brandeis undergraduate Class of 2024 at the University’s 73rd undergraduate commencement ceremony. Gilbert has obtained a double major in computer science and environmental science, and plans on pursuing marine biology. Gilbert is a Roosevelt Fellow, Study Abroad Ambassador and Undergraduate Departmental Representative for the Environmental Studies department. She has also studied abroad in Bocas del Toro, Panamá, and has undergone an internship with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
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On Tuesday, April 16, members of the Brandeis community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, faculty, translators and union members of Service Employees International Union Local 509, SEIU Local 888 and 32BJ SEIU rallied outside of the Bernstein-Marcus Administration Center. The gathering was an effort to show union unity as all three unions enter contract negotiations for current contracts expiring on June 30.
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Hey! This is Scarlett, and I am bidding farewell to my Brandeis undergraduate career. I have 600 words to tell you about my college experience, and I am not sure where to start.
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In the aftermath of World War II, the United States Congress set aside funds to create the Fulbright Program, a “flagship international academic exchange program.” Arkansas senator J. William Fulbright introduced the program through legislation in 1946 and President Harry Truman signed it into law. The goal was to promote the educational value of international understanding and collaboration. This vision is reflected nearly 80 years after its initiation into western society. Fulbrighters, as they are fondly nicknamed, come from all backgrounds from students and teachers to artists and professionals. The program, nevertheless, is not to be taken lightly. It is highly competitive and the lucky students that are accepted receive the opportunity to travel out of the country. In doing so, the program allows them to develop professionally and learn not only about other cultures but themselves as well. The Justice spotlights four senior fellows who will be pursuing their passions through Fulbright following graduation.
(05/20/24 10:00am)
The Brandeis men’s tennis team has recently had trouble filling its roster, causing it to violate the National Collegiate Athletic Association's tennis policies. With only five people on the roster, the team has had to forfeit matches, as the required NCAA player count is a minimum of six players. Tommy Harrison ’26, a former member of the Brandeis men’s tennis team, sat down with The Justice on April 11 to explain the circumstances that have contributed to men’s tennis team roster issues.
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On April 11, the Brandeis Equal Justice Initiative organized a movie screening of “The Prison in Twelve Landscapes,” followed by a discussion with two panelists in Golding Judaica. The programming was facilitated by BEJI co-directors Prof. Rosalind Kabrhel (LGLS) and Prof. David Sherman (ENG).
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On Apr. 9 at approximately 12:15 p.m., a group of members from facilities, students and assorted staff entered the Wien Faculty Center through its back entrance to present a petition communicating their discontent with administration’s recent decision to The Board of Trustees.
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On April 13, director Sam Ho ’20, visited the University to screen his documentary, Hero Camp!. The screening took place in Mandel G03, and was followed by a brief Q&A with a couple of the documentary’s primary subjects and part of the production team alongside Ho. The event was part of the 2024 Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts.
(04/16/24 10:00am)
As an artist, I have a strong appreciation for the study of art history. When creating art, artists make references to and build upon the art they have seen before, whether they intend to or not. It is important to appreciate and study the visual language that one is participating in when creating art. As such, in an effort to further my understanding of the vast subject, I interviewed art historian Prof. Aïda Yuen Wong (FA). In our conversation, we discussed Wong’s experience with the study of art history as well as her projects, passions, and philosophies. We explored topics such as the impact of a good professor, the relationship between art and art history and the expanding definition of what art is and can be.
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On April 4, the annual Joshua A. Guberman Lecture took place at the Heller School for Social Management and Policy to honor Prof. Anita Hill for her prolific social justice research and advocacy.
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On April 3, the Samuels Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation hosted a discussion on book bans with author Julian Winters, student organizer Cameron Samuels and Dr. Tanishia Lavette Williams, a Brandeis Florence Levy Kay Fellow in Racial Justice, Education, and the Carceral State.
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On March 24, 2023, the Brandeis Judges opened up University Athletic Association conference play against Carnegie Mellon University on Marcus Field. Ragini Kannan ’26, a first-year right-handed pitcher for the Judges, gave up a home run to Koko Sagae of Carnegie Mellon in the second inning to snap her 20-inning scoreless streak. Despite this setback, Brandeis would go on to shut down Carnegie for the remainder of the game. Kannan completed the rest of the game giving up one run, giving her a dominant stat line of six innings pitched, one run given up, and seven strikeouts. Brandeis went on to sweep Carnegie in all four games that weekend.
