- Healthcare reform and the public option: a dealbreaker?
- Help Haiti by giving, but giving wisely.
- Are U.S. job numbers finally near the bottom?
- Motivating new modalities in treating substance abuse.
- Parity legislation helps people with mental illness.
Heller Spotlight
Heller Announces Scholarship for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
One full-tuition scholarship for the MS Program in International Health Policy and Management is available for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Laurence Simon, world-class relief worker, teacher, at a milestone
BrandeisNOW profiles Prof. Simon as he celebrates 40 years in world development.
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News
Sillerman Center at Brandeis applauds teaching teens about philanthropy
The Boston Globe publishes Andrew Hahn, PhD '78, and Claudia Jacobs' '70 response to a January 19 article.
Altman, Schactman discuss their book with the Newton Tab
"Power, Politics, and Universal Health Care" recounts the decades-long battle over health care reform.
Anita Hill discusses sexual harassment
At Time magazine event, she says reactions to harassment claims have “evolved."
Events & Items of Interest
Stress: The Hidden Health Cost of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination
Lecture by Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson '80, PhD '06, Heller senior scientist and senior lecturer. Part of the 'Deis Impact: Exploring Social Justice on Campus and Around the World series.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Alumni Lounge, Usdan Student Center
Tuesday Talks: "Philanthropy and Social Justice"
Presentation by Andrew Hahn, PhD '78, Professor and Director, the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:30 - 1:45 pm
G3, Irving Schneider and Family Building
Symposium Honoring Prof. Laurence Simon To Be Held on February 7
The event, Paths to Compassionate Action and Service, marks Prof. Simon's 40 years in the service of world development.
