So we already knew that our endowment returns have been in the negative teens. We knew that Brandeis was facing a 10 Million Dollar Shortfall. It seems that other elements of the Brandeis financial pantheon are doing even worse. The Shapiro’s foundation lost half its value. No one knows how much the Shapiros themselves lost. [...]
In light of the news that the CIA Helped Shoot Down 15 Civilian Planes, I think it would be wise of us to remember that last year we learned about a CIA-owned plane that crashed in Mexico carrying 4 tons of cocaine.
Sue me if I go to fast, but Lawrence Fucking Lessig is coming at last. He’s heading to Harvard, to run the ethics center. Of course he’ll teach law, but the center’s the game-changer. Let me lay on the line, this news is so divine! He’ll be that much closer and will stay for a [...]
I would like to step away from my capacity of InfoGirl for a second to bring your attention to an article in today’s New York Times, Obama’s ‘Secretary of Food’?. Considering the focus on environmentalism in the Brandeis community, I figured this might interest a few people. And on a subject closer to home, a [...]
Going abroad? Too much stuff? Need cheap presents? You can swap clothing, shoes, and small household items at Swap, Drop, and Go. Anything not swapped will be donated to local groups on Dec. 19. Each quad, except the Mods, has a donation location. Any questions? Ask your Eco-Rep! There are other food donation programs going [...]
