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News for Brown Families
Commencement 2009: 2,157 degrees conferred
Congratulations to parents of of the class of 2009! Visit the University's Commencement 2009 Web page to see wrap-ups of the weekend’s news.
Seniors ’09: Already changing the world
The Brown charter directs that students be prepared to lead “lives of usefulness and reputation.” Today’s undergraduates often begin the process of positively affecting the world while they are still in college. Meet six members of the class of 2009 who are sure to continue making an impact.
2009 Orators: Two seniors address their classmates
Noor Najeeb and Juliana Thorstenn delivered the senior orations at the Commencement ceremony on May 24. Their addresses affirmed the importance of being open-minded and of daring to fail.
Ground broken for new creative arts building
Brown’s creative arts facility, scheduled to open in spring 2011, will foster collaboration among the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Women’s crew to row at NCAAs May 29–31
The Brown women's crew will defend its NCAA title at the 2009 Division I Women's Rowing Championships, May 29-31 in Camden, NJ. Winners of the last two national titles, the Bears will join 15 other teams at the championships, hosted by Villanova.
Robots for the real world
A rising scientific star and head of Brown’s program in robotics relies heavily on student assistants as he translates human behavior into maps for increasingly complex robot behavior.
Inside Brown’s historic Sayles Hall organ
The largest remaining Hutchings-Votey pipe organ in the world makes beautiful music 106 years after its installation.
“Today at Brown” Web site has news, information
All members of the Brown community, including families, are invited to visit the University's internal Web site, Today at Brown.
Questions about life on campus?
The Office of Campus Life and Student Services posts updates and special announcements on its home page.