Name Calling- A note in the New Yorker pointing out that, while there are still groups in existence claiming to the name Al Qaeda, those jihadist groups are increasingly local, which makes it hard to argue that it is feasible to have a war on terror (much less one that tries to use Al Qaeda [...]
Also tagged Al Qaeda, Franz Ferdinand, Israel, JordanApril 24, 2009 Dear Provost Krauss, Yesterday I mailed off a physical letter voicing my concerns over the proposed readjustment of the Classics Department. After attending the forum yesterday to hear CARS members discuss what is proposed and to respond to concerns, I felt compelled to write again. At the risk of redundancy, I first [...]
Also tagged EducationsApril 21, 2009 Dear Dean Jaffe and whomever else it may concern, While my experience at Brandeis was a mixed bag, it was largely good; the brightest spot for me was the Classics Department. Most of what I learned at Brandeis stems from that department and to a person I have them to thank, for [...]
Also tagged EducationDespite a glowing report, the academic review board at Brandeis University has decided that Classics is not important enough to justify a full department, nor enough to keep the faculty level even if divided among other departments. The text of the report follows. “Classical Studies (Classics) is a vibrant, small department that consists of four [...]
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