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Students protest bookstore's affiliations

Paxson meets with admins, faculty in first visit since selection

President-elect Christina Paxson made her first visit to the University this week since the announcement of her selection as the University's 19th president March 2. The visit, during which Paxson met with senior administrators and faculty members, marked her first step in learning more about the University, ...

Online evaluations elicit mixed reactions

The University has implemented several changes to its course evaluation system in the past few years, standardizing evaluation forms in 2006 and moving the system online in 2008. But students and professors remain conflicted about the accuracy and the efficiency of the current system.

Today in University History: March 22

Lotta, Loury debate economic systems

Socialism and capitalism - the two major economic systems pitted against each other during the Cold War - returned to center stage in a Janus Forum debate last night. An audience of about 80 people gathered to listen as Raymond Lotta, political economist and writer for the journal, Revolution, the self-described ...

Lecturer teaches UCS how to communicate

Barbara Tannenbaum, senior lecturer in theatre arts and performance studies, discussed effective communication skills with council members at Wednesday's general body meeting of the Undergraduate Council of Students.

Higher ed Roundup: March 22, 2012

Security app undergoes 'cosmetic change'

The Department of Public Safety recently renamed Rave Guardian, a mobile phone security application, to Brown Guardian. The change, which did not include any updates or new features, was intended to "personalize the service" for users within the Brown community, said Mark Porter, chief of police and ...

Conflict of interest policy shifts responsibility to U.

The University recently revised its policy for faculty reporting research funding in conjunction with an updated National Institutes of Health conflict of interest regulations. The NIH rule revisions are in response to past problems involving researchers using federal funds for work that impacted companies ...

Crime Log: Feb. 28 to March 15

Library workers unhappy with payroll shift

The union of library workers may file a grievance against the University, citing its failure to negotiate upcoming payroll changes, said Karen McAninch '74, business agent for the United Service and Allied Workers union, which represents custodial and library employees of the University.

BCA announces Spring Weekend lineup

In response to student demand for up-tempo electronic artists, the Brown Concert Agency announced a Spring Weekend lineup heavy on dance music today. Providence brass band What Cheer? Brigade and understated electronic duo Sepalcure will join Childish Gambino at the Friday performance April 20, while ...

In digital age, libraries seek to adapt

As the University continues to embrace the digital age, libraries have undergone a dramatic transformation in order to keep up with students' needs and preference "The landscape has changed," said Edwin Quist, associate University librarian for research and outreach services. Though he said he did not ...

Watson fellow predicts eventual democracy in China

Facilities, students reflect on second-warmest winter

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As apps rise, alumni interviewers weigh options

Despite the 50 percent increase in applications to Brown over the past five years, the Brown Alumni Schools Committee has still been able to arrange interviews for most first-year applicants, said Todd Andrews '83, vice president for alumni relations. The continued success has been due in part to an ...

Orphaned by tsunami, survivors tell stories of loss

Salary gap persists across divisions

Despite increases in faculty salaries across the University in recent years, there is still a salary gap between faculty in divisions such as humanities and those in other disciplines like engineering and economics, according to data from the Dean of the Faculty website. A full professor in a humanities ...

BUCC endorses sustainability committee, tackles aid

The Brown University Community Council discussed the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable development and the accessibility of financial aid at its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. In response to a presentation from five members of the student environmental advocacy group emPOWER, ...

Students celebrate residency matches