Brown University

Global-health grant

A new three-year grant will increase Brown’s ability to prepare students for health care work in lesser-developed areas of the world.

Destination Iceland

Follow Brown scientists in Iceland, as they test remote-sensing and other scientific equipment used in missions to Mars.

Credit: Richard C. Lewis

Applying to Brown

Brown is now accepting the First Year/Freshman Common Application along with the Brown Common Application Supplement.

Resources for teaching

The redesigned Sheridan Center Web site provides the Brown community with an around-the-clock resource of materials and services to support teaching.

Of identity and authenticity

During the University’s 245th Opening Convocation, economist and social critic Glenn Loury delivered the keynote, “Is He One of Us? Reflections on Identity and Authenticity.”

Navigating college admissions

Admissions Director James Miller will present an interactive seminar, Sept. 21 in New York, about recent changes in the college admissions process.

We are family

In recognition of the generosity of Donald R. De Ciccio ’55 and Sandra L. De Ciccio, President Simmons recently dedicated the De Ciccio Family Auditorium in the Richard and Edna Salomon Center for Teaching.

Soviet political art

The David Winton Bell Gallery and Brown University Library present Views and Re-Views: Soviet Political Posters and Cartoons, Sept. 6-Oct. 19.

Guardian of the net

Senior Rhett Bernstein is named a Soccer America Preseason Second Team All-American defender.

Understanding your place

Join one of the 90-minute walking tours of Providence, scheduled for Sat., Sept. 6.