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Simmons says she won’t be ‘buffeted about’ on boards

President Ruth Simmons said in an interview last week that she does not expect negative publicity about the practices of Goldman Sachs, whose Board of Directors she serves on, to carry over to the University's image. Full story

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Low point for the diving team

Nothing brings a group together quite like a road trip, and practice has taken the diving teams out of state twice a week for over two years. After structural problems led to the demolition the Smith Swim Center in 2007, a temporary aquatics facility was built on campus to accommodate the swimming, diving and water polo teams. Full story

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Gail weighs in on the Super Bowl, make a day of Wickenden Street and Dartmouth goes dry? Full story

Former dean dies at 88

Elizabeth LeDuc, former dean of biological sciences and landmark member of Brown’s Division of Biology and Medicine, died Jan. 31 at 88 years of age. At a time when few women were included in academic life, LeDuc left a legacy of effective leadership and groundbreaking research in biology.

Trustee may face lawsuit from ex-wife

A high-stakes lawsuit against a Corporation member may be brought back to life after being dropped in January.

Salary freeze may be lifted for faculty and staff for next year

The University Resources Committee made a recommendation to the Corporation earlier this month that the freeze placed on faculty and staff salaries be lifted in the next year’s budget. Last year’s budget initiated a freeze on all University employee wages due to the harsh economic climate.