For better or for worse, Jehuda Reinharz’s actions as University President have helped shape my experience at Brandeis. After hearing about his imminent resignation, I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect upon some events of his term. My oldest memory is of a controversy surrounding a display of Palestinian art on campus. It was [...]
Posted on: September 24th, 2009
Category: Beyond Brandeis, International Issues, National Issues, Phil
Tonight Brandeis hosted a lecture and Q&A session with Jeffrey Hollender, the founder and Chief Inspired Protagonist of Seventh Generation, which a leader in sustainable business. Perhaps you’ve seen their dish soap, cleaners, paper towels, or other products at the store. I didn’t originally intend to write about the event, but it was so great [...]
Great news! Campus Safety Chief Ed Callahan responded thoughtfully to my email just two hours after I sent it last night. If you’re not familiar with the issue, see my previous post. I’ve obtained permission from him to post his reply. Philip, Thank you for your comments relative to pedestrian safety and vehicles on campus. [...]
Perhaps you’ve noticed that the Brandeis Campus Police have been directing traffic at the crosswalks between the Rabb Steps and Usdan, and that they’re letting vehicle traffic move through while students walking must wait. Well, my friend Matt told me he was writing an email to Ed Callahan, chief of police, so I wrote one [...]
Do you think America needs better public transportation? Me too, but our local, state, and federal governments lack the vision to plan it and the political will to fund it. I’m not talking about maintaining current service levels during the recession, nor am I referring to a 10 or 20 percent increase in funding. I’m [...]
