New Podcasts: College Admission and Architecture of the Night
Dean of Admission James Miller ’73 addresses recent changes in the college admission process, including the elimination of early admission, the role of alumni volunteers, and changes in financial aid, while Professor Dietrich Neumann explores architectural illumination with electric light as a “new building material.”

Dear BASC Volunteers: Thank You!
With a new application season under way, Brown thanks the 6,000 alumni volunteers who acted as ambassadors for Brown by interviewing prospective students for the Class of 2012. Learn more about these outstanding volunteers and how you can get involved.

5th through 25th Reunions Are Going Paperless!
News, schedules, and other reunion information for the classes of 1984 through 2004 will only be sent electronically this year. Keep your e-mail updated online to be sure you get all the latest. Encourage your friends to do the same!

Steering Brown’s Course in Turbulent Times
In a special letter to alumni and parents, President Simmons outlines steps the University is taking to protect the work of students and scholars and to continue Brown’s progress in the face of historic economic turmoil.

60 Minutes Features Brown’s Brain Science Research
In an in-depth look at technologies that tap directly into the brain, 60 Minutes featured neuroscientist John Donoghue ’79 PhD and bioengineer Leigh Hochberg ’90. BrainGate, developed in Donoghue’s lab, allows paralyzed people to control video games or a robotic arm – using only their thoughts. (Video: 16:30 min.)

Campaign Raises Financial Aid Goal to $400 Million*
Sidney Frank Scholar Fatimah K. Asghar ’11 inspired Boston alumni during the first of several events celebrating the launch of an additional $100 million financial aid fundraising effort – bringing the new goal to $400 million. See story and photos.

WEB EXTRA:
Pembroke Center's Disturbances features activists’ stories.

Pembroke Hall Rededicated to Humanities, Teaching Centers
The recently renovated Pembroke Hall is the new home of the Cogut Center for the Humanities and the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women. First dedicated in 1897, the building was the first one erected for the women’s college at Brown. (Image: Warren Jagger)

Actress Laura Linney ’86* on art, acting, and life.
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Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee on being a presidential candidate, health care, and tax reform

New York Times Writer Stanley Fish on the mission of universities.

Author and Diplomat Rory Stewart on development aid for small communities.
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(Images: Linney: Eunice Hong; Fish: Quinn Savit)

Geologist Uses NASA Experience to Study Earth*
As part of the 50th anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Professor James W. Head III ’69 PhD reflected on the links between space exploration and scientists’ understanding of Earth. Head helped to develop the Apollo Space Program.

WEB EXTRA: Stan Katz reviews The Brown Curriculum in the Chronicle Of Higher Education. (subscribers only)

Curriculum Report Gets National Attention
The final report of the Task Force on Undergraduate Education received a two-page spread in a key higher-education publication for its call to define the meaning and value of a liberal education.

A New Era for Men’s Basketball at Brown
It was a busy summer for the men’s basketball team. With a new head coach, a European tour and a gym renovation—including a new floor, lighting and spectator seating—the 2008-09 season promises to be an exciting one. Visit the Sports Foundation Web site to watch a video.
(Video: 3:38 min.)

Football's Offense Stalls for First Loss
On Saturday, the football team (5-3, 4-1 Ivy) suffered its first Ivy League loss of the season, when a smothering Yale defense and mistakes by the Brown offense handed the Bears a 13-3 loss. The team is now in a three-way tie atop the Ivy League standings, along with Harvard and Penn.

Women’s Rugby Second at New England Tournament
After crushing rival UMass-Amherst 17-0 in the opening round, the women’s rugby team lost to Army later in the day to come in second at the New England Rugby Football Union Championships.
(Image: Rebecca Constantine )