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‘Strong ties’: The history of Textron’s financial relationship with RISD
By Tom Li and Ciara Meyer | November 17Here is a brief history of the Rhode Island School of Design's ties with Textron.
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Stormwater Innovation Center launches RainSnap program to monitor state’s stormwater, green infrastructure
By Mahin Ashfaq | November 16In August, the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center launched RainSnap, a program that enlists volunteers to monitor the state’s stormwater and green infrastructure by submitting videos.
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Brown chaplains, Hillel respond to ceasefire protest arrests, violence in Israel, Gaza
By Katie Jain | November 16Brown religious leaders respond to the sit-in conducted by Jews for Ceasefire Now.
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Rhode Island shelters assess winter readiness, reflect on state plan to combat homelessness
By Yael Sarig | November 16Gov. Dan McKee and Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor announced the state’s winter strategy to address homelessness in Rhode Island.
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Over 1,400 alums call for Brown to support divestment, ceasefire in Gaza in open letter
By Kathy Wang | November 15This story is part of The Herald's ongoing coverage of student arrests following a Nov. 8 sit-in at University Hall. To get more context and read our full coverage, click here.
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Providence residents, Brown community members discuss fare-free RIPTA programs
By Mikayla Kennedy | November 15Last month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority faced an end date for two free-fare programs: one for all passengers of the R-Line and another for low-income passengers on all RIPTA lines. The former program expired, but RIPTA directors voted to extend the latter program for another six months. ...
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ResLife launches off-campus informational program for undergraduates
By Anisha Kumar | November 15University students hoping to live off campus can now look to Brunonians Living Off Campus, a three-part educational program created by the Office of Residential Life in partnership with the Undergraduate Council of Students that aims to help undergraduates navigate living outside of dorms.
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‘A voice that will only get louder’: BrownU Jews for Ceasefire Now discuss sit-in, community response, next steps
By Owen Dahlkamp | November 15BrownU Jews for Ceasefire Now discussed their Nov. 8 sit-in at University Hall and the group’s next steps.
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Rhode Island releases draft report on the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in state
By Tom Li | November 15The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management released a draft report detailing PFAS presence in the state.
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Faculty sign letter in support of arrested student protestors, urge Paxson to call for ceasefire
By Anisha Kumar and Ryan Doherty | November 15Faculty members expressed support for the 20 student protestors arrested Wednesday and urged President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 to call for a ceasefire in Israel-Palestine.
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New Latine pre-med organization on campus fosters mentorship, community
By Tom Li | November 14Brown’s Latines in Pre-Med fosters community through mentorship and networking opportunities.
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Illustrations, murals and sculptures: Exploring Providence’s growing public art scene
By Megan Chan | November 14The Avenue Concept, an organization that works to support Providence’s art scene, introduced thirteen public art installations this year.
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Brown Initiative for Policy brings results-driven approach to R.I. policy research, advocacy
By Ethan Schenker | November 14Brown Initiative for Policy aims to come up with policy-based solutions to social issues.
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20 Jewish student protesters were arrested Nov 8. What’s happened since then?
By Herald Staff | November 14Here's what you need to know about student activism for Palestine and the University's response.
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Students arrested in sit-in charged with trespassing, await hearing
By Julia Vaz | November 13BrownU Jews for Ceasefire Now organized the sit-in, which was in solidarity with the walk-out organized by Brown Students for Justice ...
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A network of relationships: The Black Music Lab extends community within and beyond Brown
By Rya Vallabhaneni | November 13Though it’s relatively new to Brown’s arts scene, the Black Music Lab — an in-development hub that works to amplify both artists on campus and beyond — has already managed to establish its presence on College Hill.
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Providence Preservation Society appoints Marisa Angell Brown as new executive director
By Avani Ghosh | November 13Angell Brown emphasized the importance of conscientious preservation as she assumes her new role
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The rats don’t run Brown’s campus, but they have a strong presence at Perkins
By Katie Li | November 13After Perkins Hall residents expressed concerns about repeated rat encounters, Facilities Management removed compost sites outside the residence hall
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Nearly demolished twice, Urban Environmental Lab remains well-loved campus presence
By Cate Latimer | November 13Building that began as “alternative technology laboratory” now houses IBES, stands across from Lindemann Performing Arts Center
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Annual Northeast Conference on Chinese Thought held at Brown this past weekend
By Kelvin Jiang | November 12Scholars from across northeast U.S. gather for presentations, discussion
