Hill honored as Professor
Anita Hill, who has been at Brandeis since 1998, was awarded the title of University Professor.
Zachary Reid
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Dining services announces new changes
The University faces changes to meal plans and renovations to Sherman Dining Hall and Einstein Bros.
Guerard selected to replace Gendron
Kerry Guerard is now the new director of the Dept. of Student Rights and Community Standards.
Online campaign comes to life through shared community stories
Last Wednesday, the #BrandeisIsOurHouse campaign hosted a series of speakers and performers in Levin Ballroom sharing their positive experiences within the Brandeis community.
Feminist video game blogger Anita Sarkeesian to visit University
Feminist video game blogger Anita Sarkeesian will visit the University on Feb. 9 as the speaker at the Martin Weiner Lecture in Computer Science.
Collection chronicling life of Zionist activist receives the spotlight
The University Archives and Special Collections also received a donation of historical photographs of figures such as Malcolm X.
Senate fills two vacant positions after third election
The positions of Foster Mods senator and Village senator were filled after a second special election.
Basile selected as new director of graduate student affairs
On Friday afternoon, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Eric Chasalow announced in a campus-wide email that Jessica Basile Ph.D.
University rescinds decision to honor Hirsi Ali
After a torrent of public outrage from the greater Brandeis community, University administration has rescinded the offer of an honorary degree to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a controversial political and women's rights activist, due to statements that she has made publically that criticize Islam. A press release from the administration, published by BrandeisNOW on the evening of Tuesday, April 8, said that while Hirsi Ali "is a compelling public figure and advocate for women's rights ... we cannot overlook certain of her past statements that are inconsistent with Brandeis University's core values." The press release added that the University "regret[s]" that it was "not aware of these statements earlier." The press release stated in conclusion that Hirsi Ali is "welcome to join us on campus in the future to engage in a dialogue about these important issues," but that the commencement ceremony was not the appropriate forum for said discussion. The announcement of the rescindment came after both faculty and student community members voiced outrage over Hirsi Ali receiving an honorary degree.
Degree recipient triggers outcry
Numerous members of the University community have expressed outrage at the selection of Ayaan Hirsi Ali as an honorary degree recipient for its 63rd annual commencement ceremony, which was announced last Monday along with the names of the other recipients and the individual who will deliver the commencement address. Hirsi Ali is a Somali-born women's rights activist who has campaigned against female genital mutilation but is also well known for her critical view of Islam; she has at various times called Islam a "backwards religion" and a "destructive, nihilistic cult of death" that legitimizes murder.
Religious theft at the University
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Multicultural hair products at the Hoot Market; fight for student equity
Reflections on restitution: A conversation with Dr. Alexandra Ratzlaff
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