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2012 Guide to Brown FOR ENTERING GRADUATE STUDENTS

| Guide to Brown | 1 Guide to Brown FOR ENTERING GRADUATE STUDENTS

CONTENTS

Calendar 3

Message from the Dean 4

About Brown 5

About the Graduate School 6

Living at Brown 9

Academics and Research 11

Professional Development 20

Financing Graduate School 22

International Students 25

Campus Offices and Services 27

Brown Email and Computing 27

The Brown Card 29

Dining Services 31

Health Services 33

Public Safety 35

Writing Center 38 Brown University Box 1867 Providence, RI 02912 Athletics and Physical Education 38 (401)863-2600 [email protected] Beyond the Gates 41 http://www.brown.edu/gradschool

2 | Guide to Brown | CONTENTS Calendar for 2012-2013

Semester I Semester II

August 1 January 1 Last day for Graduate School to receive: Last day for payment of charges • Final transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work in progress at time of application January 21 • Last day for payment of charges Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; no classes

August 24 January 21 International Graduate Student Pre-Orientation Registration for new students for spring semester

August 31 January 23 New Graduate Student Orientation First day of Semester II classes

September 4 February 5 Registration of new students for fall semester Last day to add a course online without a fee

September 5 February 16-19 • First day of Semester I classes Long weekend; no classes • Opening Convocation February 20 September 18 Last day to add a course, change from audit to credit, or Last day to add a course without a fee change a grade option declaration

October 2 March 8 Last day to add a course, change from audit to credit, or Last day to change course from credit to audit change a grade option declaration March 23-31 October 8 Spring recess Fall Weekend April 16-23 October 19 Registration for Semester I, 2013-14 Last day to change course from credit to audit April 26-May 7 November 1 Reading Period Deadline for students on leave to confirm readmission for Semester II April 30 Deadline for declaring a leave for Semester I November 6-13 Registration for Semester II May 1 • Deadline for students on leave to confirm readmission November 21-25 for Semester I Thanksgiving recess; begins Wednesday at noon • Theses of candidates for master’s/Ph.D. degrees in May are due December 1 Deadline for declaring a leave for Semester II May 7 • Classes end for courses not observing the Reading December 8-12 Period Reading Period • Last day to drop a course or to file for an incomplete

December 13-21 May 8-17 Final examination period Final examination period

December 12 May 26 • Classes end for courses not observing the Reading Commencement Period • Last day to drop a course or to file for an incomplete

CALENDAR | Guide to Brown | 3 Message from the Dean

Welcome to Brown!

I look forward to meeting you and your fellow students from around the world at our Orientation for New Students on August 31, 2012.

This guide will help prepare you for the early days of your graduate experience. It provides information on life at Brown and living in Rhode Island. Important dates, contacts, and resources are highlighted for you.

I hope this information will be useful to you, and I encourage you to engage in our vibrant campus community.

Thank you for choosing Brown!

Sincerely,

Peter M. Weber Dean of the Graduate School

4 | Guide to Brown | MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN About Brown

Brief History

Brown’s climate of openness and cooperation can be traced back to its founding as the third college in New England and the seventh in America. Brown was the Baptist answer to Congregationalist Yale and Harvard, Presbyterian Princeton, and Episcopalian Penn and Columbia. It welcomed students of all religious persuasions (following the example of Roger Williams, who founded Rhode Island in 1636 on the same principle). Brown has long since shed its Baptist affiliation, but it remains dedicated to diversity and intellectual freedom. Founded in 1764 as the College of Rhode Island in Warren, Rhode Island, the school registered its first students in 1765. It moved in 1770 to its present location on College Hill, overlooking the capital city of Providence.

Graduate study at Brown University began in 1850, when a provision was made for the awarding of the master’s degree upon successful completion of one year of academic work beyond the bachelor’s degree. This system was discontinued in 1857. The more modern tradition of graduate study at Brown began in 1887, when the faculty and fellows agreed to publish in the following year’s catalog rules for the awarding of both the master’s and the Ph.D. degree in regular programs of advanced work. The first master’s degrees under the new plan were granted in 1888 and the first Ph.D.s in 1889.

Brown Basics

• Brown’s motto is In Deo Speramus – In God We Hope. The University colors are red and brown. • The University mascot is the bear. The costumed bear mascot that appears at athletic games is named Bruno. • The University employs just under 700 full-time faculty members, all of whom teach undergraduate, graduate, or medical students. • The main campus occupies 151.7 acres on the East Side of Providence and in the Knowledge District, including 245 buildings. The University also owns 372 acres at Mount Hope in Bristol, R.I. • Between 2001 and 2012, Brown increased its campus research buildings by 38 percent and its laboratory research space by 25 percent.

Traditions

Brown has some proud traditions going back decades and even centuries. Some of the practices observed at Brown are listed below. • The Van Wickle Gates are opened only twice a year: inward toward the campus on the day of Opening Convocation and outward down the hill on Commencement Day. • When you are in need of some good luck, wander over to the John Hay Library and rub the nose of the statue of John Hay. This charm supposedly has been effective since 1910.

ABOUT BROWN | Guide to Brown | 5 About the Graduate School

The most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information about the Graduate School is our website. If you have questions about anything provided here, check the site for updates or supplementary information. If you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed by this guide or the website, please email us at Gradu- [email protected].

The Graduate School is on Twitter @BrownGradSchool and has a Facebook page. “Like” us on Facebook. com/BrownGraduateSchool.

New Student Orientation

Each year the Graduate School organizes an orientation program for new graduate students. New Student Orientation offers an introduction to Brown, the Graduate School, and academic life, as well as social and health issues on campus, security matters, and other important information for all first-time Brown graduate students.

New Student Orientation for the 2012–13 academic year will take place on Friday, August 31, 2012. Please consult the Graduate School’s online calendar in July for the final time and details on this year’s program. Many departments and programs also offer specialized orientations for their incoming students.

There is also an additional orientation program for international students on Friday, August 24, 2012. For details please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (see page 25 for the section on International Students).

Student Gateway and Calendars

The Graduate School provides an online listing of important dates and deadlines for fellowship applications, award nominations, academic deadlines, and other dates related to registration and orientation in the For Students gateway on the website.

Events specifically for graduate students are listed on the Graduate School calendar. Once students have registered for and activated their Brown email addresses (see the section on Computing and Information Services), they are able to download events to a Google or desktop calendar, register for reminders about upcoming events or deadlines, email information on an event or post it to Facebook. All University calendars are located at http://events.brown.edu/cal/main/showMain.rdo.

Directors of Graduate Study

Every department or program offering a graduate-level degree at the University has a director of graduate study (DGS). Faculty members who act as the primary liaisons between graduate students and the Graduate School, DGSs are responsible for all graduate-student issues in their respective programs. DGSs are expected to send annual updates to graduate students informing them of their academic standing and progress and are the primary point of contact for students who need to make special requests regarding admission, appointments, leaves of absence, etc.

6 | Guide to Brown | ABOUT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Graduate School Governance

The Graduate Council sets policy for the Graduate School, subject to the approval of the faculty and the Board of Fellows. Such policy includes the conditions for admission, the supervision of degree requirements, the approval process for new courses and other modifications of existing degree programs, and approval and recommendations to the faculty regarding new degree programs.

Graduate Student Council

The Graduate Student Council congratulates you on your decision to join the Graduate School at Brown.

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) is the official organization for graduate students of Brown University. The GSC organizes social events and free classes to bring people across departments into contact with one another. To support graduate academic life, the GSC offers financial support for graduate student-driven events and for graduate students to attend conferences. It also serves as a forum for graduate student concerns. Every month, the GSC convenes in the Graduate Lounge to discuss issues affecting our academic and non-academic lives. The GSC acts as a liaison between graduate students and the Graduate School by bring- ing our concerns to the administration. As a representative body, the GSC is comprised of student representatives from every academic department, though meetings are open to all. Please contact your departmental representative for more information. The complete list of representatives is available on the GSC website: http://students.brown.edu/GSC/.

GSC Listservs

The GSC operates three listservs for the graduate community. Students use these listservs to share important information, to solicit advice, to post items for sale or housing for rent, and to advertise the many events that happen on campus. After activating your Brown Account and Email ID, sign up for GSC listservs by visiting http://students.brown.edu/GSC/static/mailing-lists.

Graduate Student Wiki

The Graduate Student Council maintains an open-source webpage for sharing a wide variety of information about campus life and university resources, as well as general information about Providence. Once your Brown account and email are set up, you can access graduate student advice on life at Brown by visiting http://students.brown.edu/GSC/wiki.

ABOUT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL | Guide to Brown | 7 Graduate School Deans and Staff

DEANS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Peter Weber Barbara Bennett Dean of the Graduate School Academic Affairs Manager Associate Professor of Chemistry Marie Carreiro John Tyler Admission Coordinator Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Associate Professor of Education Susan Ely • Academic issues Communications Specialist • Exchange programs • Leaves of absence Maria Faria Admission Coordinator Brian Walton Associate Dean of the Graduate School Carrie Honeman • Operations, including admission Executive Assistant • Liaison to Directiors of Graduation Study • Student Liaison on support, scholarships, and Scott Houde health insurance Computing Manager

James Campbell Julie Kindschy Associate Dean of Student Life Admission and Financial Reporting Manager • Graduate student services • Student support services Beverly Larson • Medical leave and medical re-admission Director of Communications

Jabbar R. Bennett Gail Lee Assistant Dean, Graduate School Payroll Specialist Associate Dean, Division of Biology and Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Beth Murphy The Warren Alpert Medical School Assistant Director of Financial Aid • Recruitment • Mentor and advise students and post-docs on Nancy Picard career path and progression Administrative Manager

Lisa Ramos Graduate School Deans and Staff Admission Coordinator

Meet the Deans and staff online at http://www.brown.edu/ Michelle Rose gradschool/about/deans-staff Admission Coordinator

Tanitia Sello Finance and Budget Director

8 | Guide to Brown | GRADUATE DEANS AND STAFF Living at Brown

Brown’s campus is bordered on three sides by residential areas with an abundance of apartments and multi-bedroom houses that can be shared. Most Brown graduate students live off campus in the neighborhoods immediately surrounding the University, but there are also on-campus housing options available.

Off-Campus Housing Service Office of Auxiliary Housing Brown University Box 1902 Providence, RI 02912 The Auxiliary Housing Office maintains listings of apartments and hous- (401) 863-2541 es by independent landlords and management companies in the greater [email protected] Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts area. The “Off-Campus Hous- www.brown.edu/Administration/Auxiliary_Housing/ ing Service” on the Auxiliary Housing website has listings ranging in size from efficiency/one-bedroom to four- and five-bedroom apartments and houses. Roommates, sublets, and sabbatical listings are also found here. Other resources include the Provi- dence Journal real estate section, www.projo.com, as well as the graduate student listserv (see the Graduate Student Council website for details on the listservs).

Other Brown-Owned Housing

The Auxiliary Housing Office is responsible for the leasing and management of University-owned off-campus housing available to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to faculty and staff. Brown owns approximately 150 apartments/houses that range in size from efficiency one-bedroom to four-bedroom apartments/houses. These living units surround the campus and occupy an area that extends to Lloyd Avenue on the north, Brown Street to the west, Power Street to the south, and Hope Street to the east. Between 50 and 80 apartments/houses become available each year. The “average” rental rate per month per person for a Brown-owned Tips on Providence Neighborhoods off-campus apartment is between $825 and $1,205. The typical rental unit in a Brown-owned off-campus building includes utilities such as heat, hot water, Walking distance: Look for places gas, electricity, and water/sewer fees. Telephone service, cable television ser- that are listed as Wayland Square, vice, Internet access, and the wiring for these services are available through Wickenden Street, East Side, Fox private providers. The University Auxiliary Housing Office has parking spaces Point, and some in the Hope Street available to its tenants for a monthly fee in addition to rent. area. On a bus line: Federal Hill, Graduate Community Fellows The Armory District, Blackstone Boulevard, Oak Hill, Rochambeau, Graduate Community Fellows (GCFs) are graduate-level paraprofessionals who West Side, Downtown. work collaboratively with professional staff to maintain and improve the quality http://www.ripta.com/ of life within Brown’s residence halls. A GCF’s responsibilities include, but are Farther afield: Pawtucket, Cranston, not limited to: assistance with the management and administration of the resi- Elmwood, Pawtuxet Village, East dential community; serving as a co-curricular programming advisor to students Providence, Johnston, and Seekonk and student staff; serving as an advising mentor to undergraduate students and are all within a 10-minute drive. Residential Peer Leaders; crisis management response and serving in the emergency on-call system; assisting in the resolution of student conflicts; etc. The GCF position is a 10-month (August 1-May 31) contract, providing a compensation package which includes a stipend of approximately $13,261, housing in an on-campus apartment, partial meal plan, and health insurance, but does not include tuition. More information on becoming a GCF, as well as an application for the position, can be found on the Residential Life website: http://reslife.brown.edu/graduate_students/gcf.html.

LIVING AT BROWN | Guide to Brown | 9 Parking and Transportation

Students can apply to reserve a spot in a Brown parking lot through the Brown Transportation Office, or they can rent spaces from local landlords. Both daytime and overnight parking are available, and annual rates range from $375 to $1,000.

Parking on and near campus is tight; after 9 a.m. it can Brown Transportation Office Brown University Box 65 be difficult to find a spot that is closer than a five-minute Providence, RI 02912 walk away. Most of the convenient blocks are metered. (401) 863-3157 Overtime meter tickets are $25 and higher. A Provi- [email protected] http://brown.edu/Administration/Finance_and_Admin/transportation/ dence city ordinance prohibits parking on the street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Many apartments and houses also include parking spaces, but not always. If parking is not available with a rental, it is often pos- sible to rent space nearby. Typical rents for a parking space are between $50–$100 per month. Overnight parking permits may also be purchased from Brown. However, overnight parking is only available to graduate students who either live on campus or in Brown owned housing. Because of the scarcity of parking spaces around Brown, graduate students (along with University faculty and staff) are encouraged to find alternate means of commuting to and from campus. The Office of Transportation’s website offers a number of alterna- tives. A Brown ID is required at all times when using any of the Brown transportation services.

Office of Transportation Services

The Office of Transportation provides other services, including an evening shuttle and onCall ride programs for the safety of all students, weekday campus transport for students with disabilities, and a weekday downtown express shuttle.

Brown Campus Shuttle: Continuous evening van service on a fixed route around the Brown campus.

Oncall Shuttle: Offers rides to students, staff, and faculty who live within the onCall coverage area to campus and vice versa. Formal registration is required.

RISD Rides: Continuous evening van service on a fixed route around the nearby RISD campus.

SEAS onCall: Daytime weekday dispatched transportation for students with disabilities who need assistance moving around campus.

BrownMed/Downcity Express: Scheduled weekday shuttle service between Brown, affiliated hospitals, and the Jewelry District.

Airport Shuttle: Aero-Airport Limousine Service provides regularly scheduled service between T.F. Green Airport and Brown University. Visit the Aero-Airport Limousine Service website or call them at 401-737- 2868 for further details.

RIPTA UPASS: With a Brown ID, students can ride the RIPTA buses or trolleys for free.

Zipcar: A car-sharing service students can join to get access to hourly or daily rental of cars (on campus and select cities across the U.S.).

10 | Guide to Brown | LIVING AT BROWN Academics and Research

Course Registration

Incoming students can register for courses online the day prior to the start of classes (from 5 p.m. to midnight). Students should consult with their advisors or Directors of Graduate Study regarding degree requirements prior to registering for courses. The Banner online schedule contains descriptions of all courses offered at the University. Listings provide detailed descriptions of individual courses, instructors’ names, exam group information, and meeting times. Consult the Banner Course Search https://selfservice.brown. edu/ss/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage, for the most current information regarding course offerings. Students can find the building and room assignments via Banner.

Research at Brown

Research at Brown reflects the innovative and interdisciplinary character of the University. Cutting- edge work happens here, from interdisciplinary study of the human brain to discoveries in planetary science. Brown faculty are dedicated researchers and talented teachers. From scientific breakthroughs to major archaeological digs, our faculty are making front-page news, redefining fields, and turning Brown research into solutions for real-world problems.

The Office of the Vice President for Research advances the research enterprise at Brown by: • Fostering an environment conducive to research and the creation of knowledge; • Developing and supporting major, cutting-edge research programs; • Providing effective infrastructure for research and development, administration of research projects, and dissemination of research results; and, • Collaborating with hospitals, industry, government laboratories, and universities.

Brown graduate and undergraduate students have a powerful opportunity to become part of this vibrant and exciting research enterprise. Students who perform research at Brown find an open and encourag- ing environment that welcomes creative and entrepreneurial thinking. The scale of the institution fosters thoughtful relationships among collaborators, mentors, and students. Concepts developed in the course of research can lead to more opportunity, at Brown and beyond.

Centers and Institutes

Brown is home to many centers and institutes devoted to specific fields of research, or to initiatives that bring different areas of inquiry together. A few of these centers are highlighted below. Visit the Brown or Graduate School websites for links and more information.

Annenberg Institute for School Reform The Annenberg Institute for School Reform is a national policy-research and reform support organization that promotes quality education for all children, especially in urban communities.

Brown University AIDS Program (BRUNAP) BRUNAP’S central mission is to coordinate the educational activities of the more than 100 affiliated faculty,

ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH | Guide to Brown | 11 students, fellows, and medical trainees, as well as community-based health care providers involved in HIV/ AIDS research, training, and clinical care.

Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies brings together more than 130 faculty and professional staff across eleven University departments and eight affiliated hospitals to promote the identification, prevention, and effective treatment of alcohol and other drug use problems in our society through research, education, training, and policy advocacy.

Centers for Behavioral and Preventitive Medicine Under the behavioral health umbrella, these three major research centers address the leading lifestyle causes of disease burden and death.

Center for Biomedical Engineering The Center for Biomedical Engineering is a joint program of the School of Engineering and the Division of Biology and Medicine. Biomedical engineering creates new knowledge and improves human health through cross-disciplinary research and educational activities that integrate the engineering and physical sciences with the life sciences and clinical practice.

Center for Computation and Visualization The Center for Computation and Visualization develops and manages high-performance computing, data storage, and visualization resources, provides physical and virtual server hosting, and offers high-performance backup and archival services for the Brown research community.

Center for Computational Molecular Biology The Center for Computational Molecular Biology sponsors research at the intersection of computer science, biology, and related disciplines, particularly in the areas of genomics and proteomics research.

Center for Digital Epigraphy The Center of Digital Epigraphy supports research relating to the digital encoding of inscriptions (texts written on durable materials). Their work focuses on including the development of standards and best practices, serving as a clearinghouse for information and expertise in digital epigraphy, and facilitating the development of projects in digital epigraphy and other disciplines related to the study of ancient documents

Center for Environmental Health and Technology (CEHT) The CEHT is an interdisciplinary science-based and community-active Center that is home to the NIEHS- funded Superfund Basic Research Program. The Center is addressing environmental problems across the entire University, facilitating the translation of this research into practical, measurable improvements in environmental health and in the identification and remediation of hazardous contamination in Rhode Is- land.

Center for Environmental Studies The Center for Environmental Studies (CES) at Brown University aims to educate individuals to solve chal- lenging environmental problems, both at the local and global levels. The Center also works directly to improve human well-being and environmental quality through community, city, and state partnerships in service and research.

12 | Guide to Brown | ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH The Center for Evidence Based-Medicine The research team at the Center will develop the analytical methods necessary to reconcile the huge amount of medical data published to allow doctors to determine the best treatment for patients. Researchers will team up with the broader community of public health, medical, and scientific researchers at the University to advance their studies and to engage them more deeply with clinical practice in Rhode Island.

Center for Excellence in Women’s Health The Center is dedicated to improving the health for all women by working with academic and community partners and collaborating with public and private health care providers throughout the state.

Center for Fluid Mechanics, Turbulence and Computation The Center for Fluid Mechanics, Turbulence and Computation was founded to promote research in fluid mechanics, the study of turbulent flows and transition phenomena, the use of scientific computation in fluid mechanics research, and topics of related scientific interest.

Center for Genomics and Proteomics The Center for Genomics and Proteomics fosters interdisciplianry interaction and collaboration focused on systems biology by supporting research infrastructure operations, educatio, and outreach.

Center for Geometric Computing The objective of the Center for Geometric Computing is a long-range coordinated effort, carried out at Brown, Duke, and Johns Hopkins, aimed at facilitating an effective technology transfer from Computa- tional Geometry to relevant applied fields.

Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research The Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research is a multi-disciplinary research center with a special focus on the diverse health and social service needs of persons with chronic illnesses, especially older adults.

Center for Language Studies The Center for Language Studies facilitates contacts and cooperation among faculty with teaching and research interests in second languages. They promote research, develop teaching techniques, courses, programs, and learning resources, and create new curricular configurations. CLS supports the application of technologies in language learning, promotes the professional development of language faculty and graduate students.

Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is committed to developing a dynamic partnership of students and teachers to discover, communicate, and preserve knowledge about Latin America and the Caribbean in the community and throughout the world.

Center for Population Health and Clinical Epidemiology The Center for Population Health and Clinical Epidemiology conducts epidemiological studies of the causes, treatment and prevention of major health concerns at the population level. Members of the Center are epidemiologists, physicians and social scientists who combine state-of-the-art research methods with expertise in specific diseases, including cardiovascular, cancer, reproductive, nutritional, psychiatric and behavioral disorders.

ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH | Guide to Brown | 13 Center for Primary Care and Prevention The Center promotes research, enriches knowledge, and improves practice in primary care and prevention. Center faculty are recognized internationally for their pioneering work in community health promotion, disease prevention, women’s health, health access for underserved populations, as well as primary care and family medicine medical education.

Center for Statistical Sciences The Center for Statistical Sciences fosters research and statistical education at Brown Medical School and the University at large.

Center for the Study of Human Development Child and adolescent development is the primary focus of the Center for the Study of Human Develop- ment’s teaching and research. This interdisciplinary field follows how infants, children and adolescents proceed through life in species-typical and individual ways.

The Center for Study of Race and Ethnicity in America The Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America facilitates and promotes ethnic studies teaching and scholarship. Because social and cultural identity constructions do not exist in isolation, we encourage interdisciplinary methodologies, working with a range of other Brown departments.

Center for Vision Research The Center for Vision Research promotes and facilitates research on biological vision, computational aspects of machine vision, visual disorders, and the brain mechanisms underlying vision. The CVR provides in-depth training in vision research to all students, and serves as a unifying organization spanning traditional departments. They also help to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical practice.

Cogut Humanities Center The Cogut Center for the Humanities at Brown University supports collaborative research among scholars in the humanities.The focus is on interdisciplinary and comparative work across cultural and linguistic boundaries. They support faculty members by generating new resources for research and creating forums for disseminating their work.

Environmental Change Initiative The Environmental Change Initiative supports research addressing emerging environmental science and policy questions and trains new generations of students in research for environmental change.

Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning supports the ongoing improvement of teaching for the benefit of the University and the community-at-large.

The Institute for Brain & Neural Systems The Institute for Brain and Neural Systems at Brown University is an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to discovering the biological mechanisms that underlie learning and memory storage.

Institute for Brain Science The Institute for Brain Science promotes the collaborative, theoretical, and experimental study of the brain

14 | Guide to Brown | ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH from the molecular to the behavioral and cognitive level. Faculty from 11 life and physical science departments address the fundamental issues in brain science, including how we see, learn, remember, interact, communicate, as well as how to repair damaged brains and crack the neural code.

Institute for Community Health Promotion The Institute strives to improve health, especially in undeserved populations, by conducting interdisciplinary research and education to empower individuals, providers, organizations, and communities to practice and promote healthier behaviors and environments.

Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) The Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) supports the re- lationship between mathematics and computation: specifically, to expand the use of computational and experimental methods in mathematics, to support theoretical advances related to computation, and address problems posed by the existence and use of the computer through mathematical tools, research and innovation.

Institute for Molecular and Nanoscale Innovation IMNI promotes and coordinates multidisciplinary research and education in the molecular and nanosci- ences at Brown. Our Institute is unique in its breadth and holistic approach; our faculty span nine departments in the physical, life, and social sciences and their interests span fundamental phenomena, technologies, and the environmental health and societal impacts of nanotechnology.

International Health Institute International Health Institute promotes, develops, and coordinates the international health activities of Brown University, its faculty, and its students by applying an interdisciplinary approach to the development of research, education, and training.

John Carter Brown Library The John Carter Brown Library is an independently administered and funded center for advanced research in history and the humanities. Housed within the Library’s walls is an internationally renowned, constantly growing collection of primary historical sources pertaining to both North and South America. For 150 years the Library has served scholars from all over the United States and abroad.

John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities and Cultural Heritage The John Nicholas Brown Center helps connect academic communities and the broader public through history, art, and culture. They support people and organizations that explore, preserve, and interpret cultural heritage and provide programs that explore the ways in which the humanities enrich everyday life.

Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World The Joukowsky Institute for Archeology and the Ancient World promotes the investigation, understanding, and enjoyment of the archaeology and art of the ancient Mediterranean, Egypt, and Western Asia. The Institute’s faculty and facilities provide a campus hub for research and teaching in this complex and com- pelling part of the world.

The Lefschetz Center for Dynamical Systems The Lefschetz Center for Dynamical Systems supports research in dynamical systems as the study of evolv-

ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH | Guide to Brown | 15 ing systems, including partial differential and functional equations, stochastic processes and finite-dimen- sional systems. The Center facilitates interactions between scientists, engineers and mathematicians.

Modernist Journals Project The Modernist Journals Project is a major resource for the study of modernism in the English-speaking world, with periodical literature as its central concern. The project produces digital editions of culturally significant magazines from around the early 20th century and makes them freely available to the public.

Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research The Pembroke Center supports interdisciplinary research and teaching across the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts. With a focus on the human cost and potential for social change, the Center’s research has an international perspective that includes the global south.

The Political Theory Project The Political Theory Project aims to invigorate the study of institutions and ideas that make societies free, prosperous, and fair. Distinctively, the Project brings to this study not only the normative concerns char- acteristic of the humanities, nor only the empirical and institutional methods of the social sciences, but a synthesis of humanistic and social scientific tools.

Population Studies and Training Center The Population Studies and Training Center is an internationally respected demography research and training center offering an outstanding interdisciplinary graduate training program. Research interests include social demography, economic demography, anthropological demography, and population health. The Initiative in Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences (S4) is now part of the Center.

Swearer Center for Public Service The Swearer Center believes that service is a key part of a liberal education and offers many opportunities to commit to direct action and to integrate action with intellectual inquiry and scholarship. The Center strives to have an impact on fundamental inequalities, engage a range of resources on campus and off, and continually strengthen our capacity as educators.

Taubman Center for Public Policy The A. Alfred Taubman Center of Public Policy and American Institutions influences local, national, and global policy makers through high quality research, teaching excellence, and a commitment to community service. The expansive nature of our programs spans several disciplines -- instilling strengths that benefit students in any field they pursue.

Watson Institute for International Studies The Watson Institute for International Studies is a leading center for research and teaching on global security and political economy and development. Its research aims to improve policies and its use of innovative media engages the broader public in global dialogue. The Institute collaborates with key organizations such as the United Nations, national governments, non-governmental organizations, and international enter- prises to seek practicable solutions to today’s global problems.

16 | Guide to Brown | ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH Libraries and Information Resources

Brown students have a wealth of information at their disposal in all shapes and forms—from traditional books and journals to original manuscripts and photographs, full-text databases, digital images, and streaming multimedia. Covering roughly 80 core areas and a wealth of interdisciplinary subjects, the materials and services of the Brown University Libraries are a key resource that support graduate scholarship and teaching.

The physical collections of the Brown University Library are housed in five on-campus buildings as well as the nearby Library Collections Annex. In addition, the collections of the John Carter Brown Library, an independent research institution located on the Brown campus but not affiliated with the University Library, are available to students.

The libraries also offer a variety of group and individual spaces for research and study. Computer clusters are located in the Rockefeller and Sciences libraries; a cluster for the exclusive use of graduate students is located on the second floor of the Rockefeller Library. All of the libraries accommodate wireless technology and have direct network connections for laptops. To accommodate the use of materials in long-term projects, study carrels can be obtained at the Rockefeller, Science, and Orwig Libraries, and lockers are available at the Rockefeller and Science Libraries.

In fall 2012, the Brown University Library will open a state-of-the-art Digital Scholarship Lab. The lab will provide facilities for scholars across the disciplines to engage with research data using advanced visualization software, to examine and compare high-resolution digital content, and to experience audiovisual media in a setting unique on Brown’s campus. The Lab will complement other visualization resources on campus, including the Center for Computing and Visualization’s CAVE and the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts.

Finding materials, print and digital

The starting point for finding material in the Library’s collections is the Library’s website (http://library. brown.edu). The website offers an array of search tools and links for 24/7 access to Brown’s ejournals, ebooks, and over 300 research databases. If connecting from off-campus, be sure to check the off-campus login options at http://library.brown.edu/offcampus. Josiah, the Library’s online catalog (http://josiah. brown.edu), provides the call number and stack location for the books and other tangible materials in the collections. The library’s 600,000 ebooks and 60,000 ejournals can also be found through Josiah.

Brown has a growing number of digital collections for teaching and scholarship; these are based on the Library’s unique special collections as well as faculty projects. See a list of projects at the Center for Digital Scholarship’s website: http://library.brown.edu/cds/projects.

Brown University Libraries can also be accessed through a mobile website; the catalog, hours, locations, news, computer availability, and contact information are all available. Search for “MoBUL” or “Brown Li- brary” on the iPhone, Android or Blackberry. Other smartphones can download the application by going to mobul.boopsie.com on the phone’s Internet browser.

ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH | Guide to Brown | 17 Need something that’s not owned by Brown?

In addition to the extensive resources available from the Brown University Library, students can place requests for books from the collections of Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Harvard, and Yale. In addition, materials from several thousand research libraries worldwide are available through interlibrary loan. Use easyBorrow (http://library.brown.edu/borrowing/easyBorrow. php) to request books that Brown does not have or that are checked out from the Library’s collection.

Brown graduate students also can visit and borrow from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) library (http://library.brown.edu/catalogs/chil) and other Rhode Island academic libraries (http://library. uri.edu). And if you need an article from a journal that Brown does not subscribe to, use the Illiad system (https://illiad.brown.edu/illiad/logon.html) to request a copy.

Library staff can help you work more effectively as a student, scholar, and teaching assistant. The Library’s Course Reserves via Online Course Reserves Access (OCRA) system is used to put text, audio, and video materials on reserve for classes. Information is available at http://dl.lib.brown.edu/reserves. Please see the staff in any of the libraries for assistance with a wide range of library services, or contact the library via chat on the library’s website.

Subject librarians are available for individualized research consultations to help you take full advantage of the rich collections available, to assist in formulating the most effective strategy for identifying and locat- ing materials, and to help with other library and information needs. Find your subject librarian at http:// library.brown.edu/about/specialists.php.

Buildings:

John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library The John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, otherwise known as “the Rock,” is the primary teaching and research library for the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Reference services, interlibrary loans, and reserve items are available on the entrance level (Level 1). The graduate student computer cluster on Level 2 is a refuge of peace and quiet in the midst of what can be a very busy place. Please see http://library.brown.edu/ about/rock/ for hours and more information about the Rock.

The Sciences Library The tallest building on campus at 14 stories, the Sciences Library (SciLi) supports research in medicine, psychol- ogy, neural science, environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, engineering, computer science, and mathematics. The Friedman Study Center, located on Levels A, Lobby, and Mezzanine of the SciLi, includes computer clusters, library services, and popular DVDs for overnight check-out. Graduate students may check out individual quiet study rooms for a day. For information about hours of operation, please visit the website at http://library.brown.edu/about/friedman.php.

John Hay Library Built in 1910, the John Hay Library houses the Library’s special collections. Material in the Hay is not available for circulation, but the stately reading room is open to the entire Brown community for study and research during service hours. The Hay’s collections total more than a half-million items and include several hundred named collections of books, manuscripts, and prints. The Library owns a number of world-

18 | Guide to Brown | ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH renowned collections including those in American literature and popular culture, political and diplomatic history, the history of science, book arts and graphics. For a complete list of special collections, see http:// library.brown.edu/collatoz. For hours and more information about the Hay Library, please see http://library.brown.edu/about/hay.

Orwig Music Library The Virginia Baldwin Orwig Music Library houses the general music collection on campus: books, scores, periodicals, compact discs, and DVDs. DVDs and CDs circulate to faculty and graduate students only; graduate students can borrow these materials for one week. Orwig includes ample study space convenient to East campus residents. For hours and more information about the Orwig Library, please see http://library. brown.edu/about/orwig.

The Annmary Brown Memorial This unique building is both a museum and a mausoleum, and its distinguishing architectural features include the imposing bronze doors featuring allegorical representations of Art and Learning. The memorial exhibits American and European paintings from the 17th through the 20th centuries, a collection of swords, and personal effects of its founder, General Rush C. Hawkins, and of the Brown family. For more information about the Annmary Brown Memorial, please see http://library.brown.edu/about/amb.

Library Collections Annex This high-density storage facility with a capacity of 1.5 million volumes is located approximately 4 miles from campus. Material shelved at the Annex can be requested using Josiah (the Library’s online catalog) for retrieval and use on campus. Journal articles from titles shelved at the Annex can be scanned and deliv- ered electronically to your desktop. For more information about the Library Collections Annex, please see http://library.brown.edu/about/annex/index.php.

John Carter Brown Library An independently administered and funded center for the advanced research in history and the humanities, the John Carter Brown Library (JCB) houses an internationally renowned collection of primary historical sources pertaining to the Americas, both North and South, before 1825. For more information about the JCB, please see http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/John_Carter_Brown_Library.

ACADEMICS AND RESEARCH | Guide to Brown | 19 Professional Development

Professional development is an integral part of graduate education. In coordination with offices and centers across campus, the Graduate School helps graduate students develop the skills they need to succeed in both the academic and non-academic worlds. Our Professional Development page at http://www.brown.edu/ gradschool/academics-research/professional-development is a good place to start. The University provides abundant opportunities for students to develop as teachers, scholars, speakers, and researchers.

Center for Careers and Life After Brown (CareerLAB)

The Center for Careers and Life after Brown is a valuable resource for Center for Careers and Life After Brown graduate students in all departments and at all stages of their course Brown University Box 1907 167 Angell St. of study. The center offers individual advising services and extensive Providence, RI 02912 programming for those seeking career information and job search (401) 863-3326 assistance. Services are geared to both masters and doctoral students. [email protected] www.careerdevelopment.brown.edu Entering graduate students may be interested in the center’s professional development programs such as Positioning Yourself for Success. For those ready to seek a job, program offerings include: The Academic Job Search; Finding a Post-Doc; The Job Search for Masters Students; and Strategies for the Non-academic Job Search. The Career LAB also offers regular skill-building workshops, including interview techniques, CV and cover letter writing, resume writing, and networking.

Students can take advantage of the Career LAB offerings by speaking to a professional career advisor about their needs. Be assured that advisors are aware that graduate students’ needs are different from those of undergraduates and are sensitive to their situations. All sessions are confidential. The graduate student section of the Career LAB website links to many resources for career exploration, skill development, and specific interest areas. For more information or to make an appointment to see an advisor, please call (401) 863-3326.

Graduate student groups on LinkedIn: • Humanities & Social Sciences: this group facilitates networking among current graduate students and alumni with advanced degrees from Brown University in these fields. • Life & Physical Sciences: this group facilitates networking among current graduate students and alumni with advanced degrees from Brown University in these fields.

Teaching

Brown considers teaching an integral part of doctoral education. Whether graduate students pursue careers inside or outside of higher education, they still need to develop the skills necessary to communicate their knowledge, ideas and research to others. The University offers a wealth of support and assistance to graduate students as they develop their classroom and communication skills.

20 | Guide to Brown | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning The Sheridan Center supports your ongoing professional development through a wide variety of programs, consulting services, and resources designed to help you succeed in graduate school and beyond. The Center can help you become an effective teacher and refine your academic and professional communication skills. The Sheridan Center’s offerings for graduate students include:

• New TA Orientation to Teaching at Brown (held each September) • Workshops on “Fundamentals: Teaching + Learning” and other teaching topics • Teaching Certificate programs • Classroom and laboratory teaching observations • Individual consultations for academic conferences and interview presentations, academic careers and fellowship applications The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning • Online teaching tips and resources 96 Waterman Street • Resource library of books, journals, and videotapes about Brown University Box 1912 Providence, RI 02912 teaching and communication (401) 863-1219 [email protected] For up-to-date information, see www.brown.edu/sheridan_center. www.brown.edu/sheridan_center The Sheridan Center is located in Lippitt House at 96 Waterman Street. You are welcome to come by the Center during regular office hours.

The Brown/Wheaton Faculty Fellows Program

A collaborative program involving the Brown Graduate School, the Sheridan Center, and Wheaton College offers semester and one-year teaching fellowships for qualified students. During their appointments at Wheaton, graduate students are responsible for all aspects of teaching a course of their own proposing. They work with a faculty mentor at Wheaton and are remunerated at the same stipend level as Brown teaching assistants.

Wheaton is a selective, coeducational liberal arts college of 120 full-time faculty and 1,500 students. Located in Norton, Massachusetts, Wheaton has a national reputation for excellence in teaching. The campus, just eighteen miles from Brown, provides a collegial and congenial atmosphere in which Brown graduate students can gain mentored teaching experience in a liberal arts college setting. For more information on the Brown/Wheaton program, visit the Graduate School’s website.

Continuing Education and Brown Teaching Opportunities

Brown Continuing Education offers a variety of on-campus credit -bearing and on-campus and on-line non- credit academic programs during the fall, spring, and summer terms.

Every year Continuing Education recruits graduate students and faculty to teach. Office of Continuing Education These teaching appointments provide graduate students with opportunities Brown University Box T to design and teach their own courses. This provides graduate students with an Providence, RI 02912 (401) 863-7900 invaluable experience. These are paid appointments. A wide range of disciplines are [email protected] represented, allowing undergraduate students to gain course credit in the summer www.brown.edu/ce and expose pre-college and adult audiences to the rich intellectual resources of the University. Course proposals may be submitted online www.brown.edu/ce.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Guide to Brown | 21 Financing Graduate School

The Brown University Graduate School makes every effort to provide its students with adequate financial support. Incoming doctoral students are guaranteed five years of financial support, which includes a stipend, tuition remission, health services fee, and a health-insurance subsidy. Financial aid for master’s students is not centrally managed and varies among programs. If you are interested in a master’s program and have questions about financial aid, please contact the program’s director Office of Financial Aid of graduate study. Brown University Box 1827 Providence, RI 02912 (401) 863-2721 Students’ official letters of admission provide details of their funding packages (i.e., (401) 863-7575, fax the number of years and levels of support). All promises of student support are [email protected] subject to a student making satisfactory academic progress as determined by their www.financialaid.brown.edu program of study.

All students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and wish to receive financial support from the Graduate School are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial information about individual students is treated confidentially.

Students with questions or concerns regarding their funding should address them to their department’s director of graduate studies.

Expenses for 2012–2013 Brown University requires payment of tuition and fees by August 1 for first-semester obligations and by January 1 for second-semester obligations. Students who fail to make payment in full by these deadlines will be assessed a late-payment charge. Outstanding balances greater than $1,000 will prevent students from pre-registering for the subsequent semester. Students will receive notification of such balances via the monthly student account statement.

Tuition (full-time, annual) $42,808 (part-time – per course) $5,351 Health Services Fee $672 Health Insurance (student only) $2,861 Student Activity Fee $52 Recreation Fee $64

Billing and Payment Information The University Bursar is responsible for handling all student-billing questions. For information, deadlines, or forms related to tuition, billing, payment plans, and refund policies, refer to the Brown University Student Billing Guide, available on the Bursar’s website: www.brown.edu/Administration/Financial_Services/ Bursar/forms_and_publications.html.

Financial Aid Awards Approved financial aid awards, except for stipends, reduce the amount of the required payment of tuition and fees. Therefore, students with approved financial aid awards, except for stipends, will not be assessed

22 | Guide to Brown | FINANCING GRADUATE SCHOOL late charges provided their balance due after these awards is remitted on time. No scholarships or subsidized loans can be used to pay late payment charges.

Loans Approved federal loans borrowed through Brown University and/or private educational loans borrowed by the student that have been certified will appear as authorized or memo credits on the tuition bill. (The topic of student loans is covered in greater detail below.)

Billing Credits Actual credits, authorized financial aid, and memo items on the student account reduce the balance due. Any Brown funding administered by the Graduate School and intended to reduce tuition/fee costs will appear as actual credits on the student account statement; these items represent paid items.

Any authorized financial aid received from a source other than the Graduate School, which has been verified to be forthcoming, is posted as an authorized credit in advance of payment. This form of credit disburses to the student’s account when classes begin. Authorized credits include Federal Direct Stafford, PLUS, and Perkins loans. Until the student has completed all loan requirements, such as entrance counseling and completion of promissory notes, the authorized credit will not be disbursed into the student’s account. Since the time to obtain a loan approval varies with the type of loan, students are encouraged to apply for loans well in advance of student billing due dates. Loan applications submitted after the semester payment due date will not result in the waiver of late payment charges.

Memo items do not disburse to a student’s account until the student takes action to expedite payment, or resolve the issue delaying payment. Approved private student loans and installment payment plan commitments will appear as memo credits on the student’s account. Private loans will disburse to the account when the funds are received by the Bursar’s office, and loan checks are signed (if necessary). Also appearing as a memo item are unsigned loans and awards requiring additional student action.

Outside scholarships known to the office of Financial Aid can be listed as a memo credit on the student account, in advance of payment. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected] to report the resource so it can be properly posted as a memo credit on the bill.

Student Loans To supplement other forms of suuport that may be available at Brown, student loans are available for both domestic and international students. Loan borrowing is initiated Bursar’s Office through the Office of Financial Aid. Brown University Box 1839 Providence, RI 02912 Students who are U.S citizens or permanent residents may be eligible for federal (401) 863-2484 (401) 863-7518, fax student loans. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) at www.fafsa. [email protected] ed.gov is required to be submitted online. The Federal Direct Stafford Loan program www.brown.edu/Administration/ provides up to $20,500 per year to eligible applicants. Financial_Services/Bursar

Brown University also has a limited number of federal Perkins loans available. These are awarded based strictly on financial need and are available only to selected master’s candidates who receive no University funding. The maximum borrowing eligibility is $8,000. A FAFSA must be on file and Stafford Loan borrowers are automatically considered for these funds.

FINANCING GRADUATE SCHOOL | Guide to Brown | 23 For students without full Brown funding, International and US citizens may also have the ability to apply for credit based private education loans through the lender of their choice. More information is available in the Office of Financial Aid, or by writing to [email protected].

Details about all available loans, other financing options, and external funding sources are available from the Graduate Financial Aid website at: http://www.brown.edu/financialaid.

The Student Account Statement Students are billed on a semester basis (with Health Insurance Fees billed in semester one). Payment for the fall semester is due August 1, and payment for the spring semester is due January 1. The student account statement lists the student account activity for the current semester and itemizes all charges and/or credits submitted by University departments. Subsequent monthly statements identify the previous balance outstanding and itemize charges and/or credits applied during the current statement period. Anticipated funding is represented by “authorized” or “memo” credits. These items, such as loans, scholarships, or Brown funding, represent expected student aid not yet received but is allowed to reduce the student account balance due.

Electronic billing (E-Bill) is Brown University’s official method of billing. No paper statement will be sent. The student account statement for semester I is produced in late June, and for semester II is produced in mid-November. A link to the current billing statement will be sent to the student’s official Brown email address on each bill date. Students may also add alternative email addresses to have this information sent (i.e. their personal Yahoo account). From the E-Bill and Payment web site (http://payment.brown.edu), you may:

• View/print current and prior statements • Print and mail statement to others • Open, save as a PDF document, and email to others • Make payment via U.S. personal checking or saving account • Enroll in our Installment Payment Plan • Set up authorized users to view and make payment on your account • Add an alternative email address for which notices will be sent • Add your electronic refund banking information

Employment Eligibility Verification Form All students entering the Graduate School with any form of financial support are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). This form must be completed in person at the Graduate School admission office located on the ground floor at 47 George Street. Stipend payments will notbe disbursed until an I-9 form has been completed, so it is imperative students comply as soon as they arrive on campus. Please note: The I-9 cannot be completed without a valid social security number or a receipt proving that a social security number has been applied for. International students are strongly encouraged to bring their passports and the I-94 and I-20 forms issued by the University.

For a copy of the form, instructions, and lists of acceptable documents, see the Graduate School’s website: www.brown.edu/gradschool/financing-support/payroll.

24 | Guide to Brown | FINANCING GRADUATE SCHOOL International Students

Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) is a resource for admitted international students with questions – even before they arrive on campus. On behalf of Brown University, OISSS issues applicable immigration documents to international students and scholars and guides them through processes such as employment, taxation, Social Security card and driver’s Office of International Students license applications, all of which require dealing with various governmental agencies. and Scholar Services In addition, OISSS offers assistance with the navigation of the geography and culture J. Walter Wilson, Suite 510 69 Brown Street of the University and the exploration of the many places and ways of life that make Brown University Box 1906 the United States unique. The Office maintains close relationships with the Graduate Providence, RI 02912 School, the Career Development Center and the Office of Student Life. Externally, (401) 863-2427 (401) 863-7543, fax OISSS is regularly in touch with government officials to keep abreast of policy and [email protected] regulatory changes affecting its international clientele and to address specific issues. [email protected]

OISSS provides a special orientation for incoming international graduate students and sponsors informational programs throughout the year. The office works closely with the International House of Rhode Island, whose program activities includes a weekly lunch for international students, scholars, and their families and regular social activities throughout the year.

Students are encouraged to set up an appointment by calling (401) 863-2427 or to stop by the OISSS office during the open advising hours for brief consultations (Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m.). For further information and upcoming events please visit the OISSS website.

English for International Teaching Assistants The English for International Teaching Assistants (ITA) program evaluates the English language proficiency of non-native English speaking graduate students who have been awarded teaching assistantships. If a student’s English language skills do not meet the minimum standards of certification, provisional approval of the appointment may be made on the condition that the student enroll in an English-language training course during the first semester of the appointment and be assigned to other duties that will prepare them for teaching.

English for International Teaching Assistants During the academic year, the ITA program offers non-credit ESL Brown University Box 1982 courses (English for Internationals) that are designed to improve the Providence, RI 02912 spoken English language skills of international graduate students. (401) 863-3043 (401) 863-2551, fax The ITA program is a part of the Center for Language Studies (CLS). www.brown.edu/Departments/CLS CLS also oversees the Language Partners Program, a conversation exchange program in which students whose first language is not English are paired with native English speakers so that both can develop their second language skills.

NOTE: Students who have not been certified at the appropriate level for the classroom or laboratory will not be supported as teaching assistants during the first year.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Guide to Brown | 25 International House of Rhode Island, Inc. Located just a few blocks from the Brown campus, International House of Rhode Island, Inc. is an independent, non-profit, community-based organization run largely by American volunteers, whose purpose is to encourage friendship and understanding between citizens of International House of Rhode Island, Inc. Rhode Island and international visitors. International House offers English 8 Stimson Avenue language classes and tutoring, foreign language classes, orientation to Providence, RI 02906 activities, and social events. They offer an International Friendship Program, (401) 421-7181 (401) 751-9733, fax which pairs international visitors with an individual or family host in Rhode [email protected] Island, who can help you get settled and learn about American customs and http://internationalhouseofri.org/id3.html culture. For an application and information about this program and others, please contact the International House of Rhode Island, Inc. by phone or email.

26 | Guide to Brown | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Campus Offices and Services

Computing and Information Services Brown Account Activation As a graduate student, you will receive two accounts: a Brown account to access electronic services and a GoogleApps@Brown email account. To activate these accounts, you will need your Banner ID number, found on the official admission letter which was mailed to you. To activate, visit http://activate.brown.edu. For your records, please be sure to print the last page of the activation process, which shows your Brown username, email address, Google username, and temporary email passkey.

Help Desk The CIS Help Desk staff provides the Brown Community assistance with information technology. You can obtain help in person, over the phone, by email, or by submitting a ticket online. For more information, see www.brown.edu/cis/support/help_desk.

Network Access Campus buildings, including all residence halls, are connected to a private campus network and to the Internet. Wireless networking is available in most residence halls, classrooms, academic buildings, and outdoor areas. To connect to Brown’s secure wireless network, first temporarily connect to the Brown_EZ (unsecured) network and then visit http://cloudpath.brown. edu to automatically configure your computer, smartphone, or tablet. For Computer Policy graduate students living off campus, the Brown Computer Store offers discounted high-speed Internet access through Cox Cable. Brown University requires that all community members behave responsibly and legally in their use of the Universityʼs Computing Clusters and Kiosks computing resources. Several computing clusters containing Windows and Macintosh computers are located on the Brown campus. Those in the CIT and SciLi To activate an account, a student must agree to comply with the Acceptable are open 24 hours a day (except for Friday and Saturday); the remaining Use Policy and the Copyright Infringe- clusters are open 12 to 16 hours a day. There is a dedicated computing ment Policy. To use a computer on the cluster restricted to graduate students located on the second floor of the network in the residence halls, a student Rockefeller Library. Students must use their Brown Cards to gain access must agree to comply with the Network to this cluster. It contains two Macintosh and ten Windows computers in Connection Policy. addition to a high-speed laser printer. The Granoff Center for the Creative These policies, and other policies that Arts also offers a multimedia lab with equipment and software for a wide govern specific services, can be found variety of disciplines including, 3D modeling and animation, filmmaking, on the web at www.brown.edu/cis/policy. electronic music, and hypertext authoring. There are also several Internet Students who do not comply will be held kiosks in convenient locations on campus so students can quickly check personally responsible for violations, email or a particular website. including those associated with illegal downloads of copyrighted materials.

Printing Printing is provided in the CIT and library computing clusters; color printing is available in the main computing clusters. All students can send documents from their residence

CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES | Guide to Brown | 27 hall rooms, or from a Brown secure wireless connection to the print queues and release them for printing in the clusters. At the start of the academic year, students will receive a $30 printing credit to their Bear Bucks account; more money can be added to the account at ValuePort machines.

Software CIS provides a wide variety of software packages for use by the Brown community. Details regarding restrictions and support levels are available for each product. Brown’s collection of software available runs the gamut from anti-virus to computational. The complete listing of available software can be found at http://software.brown.edu/.

Computer Training Graduate students are welcome at both staff-led Computer Education training sessions and undergraduate- led sessions in the Professional and Academic Skills for Students (PASS) program. All classes are free and listed for registration on http://training.brown.edu.

Computer Education provides training to graduate students, staff, and faculty. Topics include PowerPoint, Excel, Filemaker, and Photoshop. One-on-one training and consultation is also available upon request.

The Professional and Academic Skills for Students (PASS) program includes classes from CIS, the Library, and the Writing Center. Workshops on research, writing, and computer skills are offered throughout the semester. Computer workshops are led by undergraduates and feature topics including photo manipulation, web publishing, video editing, desktop databases, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Academic Technology Services http://www.brown.edu/cis/services/academic/

Instructional Technology Group The mission of the Instructional Technology Group (ITG) is to support teaching and learning at Brown through researching and promoting new technologies and providing consultation on effective pedagogical practices. The group offers course management support, workshops, showcases, and consultation to faculty and graduate students interested in exploring how technology might enhance their teaching and learning practices. Additionally, ITG collaborates with the Student Technology Assistant Program to design and develop digital projects with faculty and graduate students to meet their instructional goals.

Course Management The campus course management system allows faculty to extend the classroom experience online. Faculty can quickly and easily create course web sites where they can post syllabi, electronic readings, online assignments and assessments, and links to course-related resources, multimedia and online-discussion and chat groups, giving students 24/7 access to course resources. The University is transitioning to a new platform, called Canvas, while maintaining the old system, MyCourses, scheduled to sunset in the Spring of 2013.

Academic Multimedia Program The Academic Multimedia Program facilitates the integration of multimedia assignments into courses across multiple disciplines and departments at Brown University. AMP will provide resources, support, training, and technology to faculty and students who are participating in the program.

28 | Guide to Brown | CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES Multimedia Lab The Brown University Multimedia labs offer students access to the best equipment available for experimenting with the production of audio, video, and still images, and for authoring hypertext and multimedia projects. Our hardware and software are consistently evaluated in the face of industry trends, academic needs, and artistic exploration. For more information, please visit the following website: www.brown.edu/mml.

The Brown Card All students, faculty, and staff are required to obtain a Brown Card. The Brown Card is the official Brown University identification card and your passport to everyday student life at Brown. The Brown Card is used mainly for identification, to open secure doors in buildings Brown Card Office on campus, for checking out materials from the Brown libraries, and for RIPTA J. Walter Wilson, 69 Brown Street bus access. Brown University Box 1884 Providence, RI 02912 (401) 863-2273 Please provide a photo for your Brown Identification Card on or before July 1. (It (401) 863-1233, fax should be a passport-style “head and shoulders” image.) To submit your photo, [email protected] www.brown.edu/Administration/ log into the secure area of Banner (https://selfservice.brown.edu), Applicant and Financial_Services/Browncard/ Student section, and use the link for Brown ID Online Photo Submission. The Brown Card is the official University identification card. Upon arrival on campus, you can pick up your card during business hours at the Brown Card Office. You may also have your photo taken at the Brown Card Office the same day you pick up your ID card. You will be required to show photo identification (e.g., driver’s license or passport) when you pick up your card.

While on campus, carry the Brown Card at all times. The card will be valid as long as you remain enrolled at Brown. Do not attach anything to the Brown Card, such as stickers or key chains. Attachment of foreign objects to the physical card or punching holes in it will cause damage to campus card readers.

If a Brown Card is lost, stolen, or damaged, it should immediately be reported to the Brown Card Office during regular business hours or to the Department of Public Safety during non-business hours.

The Brown Card can also serve as a campus debit account for making purchases on campus by opening a Bear Bucks account and as a charge card for a Brown Bookstore Charge Account. The Bear Bucks account and the Brown Bookstore Charge account are two separate accounts that both work with the Brown ID card. For more information on the Brown Bookstore Charge account, please contact the Bookstore Business Office at (401) 863-1749 or visit the their website at http://bookstore.brown.edu/business_office.html.

The Bear Bucks Account The Bear Bucks account is an optional, University-maintained debit account designed to provide a convenient and safe way to make purchases and access services on campus by eliminating the need to carry cash. The Bear Bucks account functions much like any other bank debit account, with two major differences: funds deposited into this account may be used only at on-campus sites, and cash withdrawals are prohibited.To use the Brown Card as a debit card, you must open a Bear Bucks account.

For more information on the Brown ID Card and Brown Card services, please visit the the Brown Card Office website at http://www.brown.edu/about/administration/brown-card/

CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES | Guide to Brown | 29 University Mail Services All University incoming U.S. mail is accepted by University Mail Services at the J. Walter Wilson building, 69 Brown Street, where mail is distributed via academic department mailboxes. Graduate students are assigned mailboxes in their home departments for final distribution University Mail Services of incoming mail. Graduate students receiving U.S. mail that University Mail Services requires a signature to complete delivery will receive an email Brown University Box 1822 from Mail Services with collection instruction. The common (401) 863-2900 [email protected] carriers FedEx, United Parcel Service – UPS, Airborne Express, www.brown.edu/Administration/Finance_and_Admin/Mail and DHL make direct deliveries to departments. To receive U.S. mail or common carrier items, follow the addressing format below.

Name Brown Univ/Department Name Street Address & Box number Providence RI 02912

More detailed service information is available at Mail Services’ website: www.brown.edu/Administration/ Finance_and_Admin/Mail.

News and Events As a research and educational institution of international standing, Brown is often in the news and has a variety of mechanisms for promoting the achievements of its faculty and students. The primary internal source of information at Brown is Public Affairs and University Relations and its Office of Media Relations, which also maintains an online calendar of campus events at http://events.brown.edu, which are open to the public, and publishes News from Brown University.

Other publications about Brown produced by or at the University include the Brown Alumni Magazine (BAM), a bimonthly magazine published by Brown that features content about University alumni as well as current news about campus. The BAM is available online at www.brownalumnimagazine.com. The Brown Insider, an e-newsletter about campus and alumni news is availble by subscribing at http://alumni. brown.edu/news_events/insider/. The Brown Daily Herald (BDH), the campus’s daily undergraduate newspaper, is available online at www.browndailyherald.com.

Bookstore The Brown Bookstore at 244 Thayer Street, on the corner of Thayer and Angell streets, Brown University Bookstore provides students with a convenient, one-stop shopping center for books, computers, Brown University Box 1878 software, supplies, electronics, dorm furnishings, personal care products, posters, Providence, RI 02912 (401) 863-3168 prints, greeting cards, collegiate wear, class rings, gifts, and general merchandise. (800) 695-2050 The store includes a wonderful café and offers wireless throughout the store. (outside Rhode Island) (401) 863-2233, fax Services include year-round used-book buyback and special book-order service. www.shopbrown.com Textbooks, school supplies, and course-related materials are exempt from sales tax for Brown students. Please present your Brown ID at time of purchase.

Students may order course books online through the Brown Bookstore. Go to http://bookstore.brown.edu

30 | Guide to Brown | CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES and click on “Textbook Reservation.” For information on the Textbook and Course Pack Return Policy visit http://bookstore.brown.edu and click on “Buyback.”

Brown Dining Services Dining Services offers flexible eating plans, a variety of facilities, and really good food. More than just nourishment, Dining Services provides a place to relax and meet your friends. BDS specializes in meeting a variety of dining needs related to students’ tastes, preferences, and hectic lifestyles. There is a registered dietitian on staff who plans menus and advises students with special dietary needs.

Meal Plans Dining Services offers a choice of meal plans and a number of service locations. Plans provide you with wide-ranging daily meal options from more traditional “all-you-care-to-eat” service to à la carte dining at retail cafés and casual restaurants around campus. (For more information about the different dining venues, see “Where to Eat,” below.)

You can also take your meal to go if you’re in a hurry. What’s more, each meal plan comes with FlexPlus Points that you can use as dollars to purchase food at all our eateries, coffee carts, and convenience stores. Dining Services also offers kosher/halal meal-plan options that enable observant Jewish and Muslim students to adhere to dietary laws while enjoying all the benefits of meal-plan participation. No matter your schedule, your dietary needs, or your meal preferences, BDS meal plans can usually accommodate you.

Where To Eat Dining Services operates two all-you-care-to-eat dining centers. Sharpe Refectory on Brown Dining Services Wriston Quad is the larger and more traditional of the two, while Verney-Woolley (the Brown University Box 1936 “V-Dub”) offers a more intimate and contemporary setting on the Pembroke Campus. Providence, RI 02912 Both dining centers offer a choice of entrées at each meal. The Refectory also offers (401) 863-3343 www.brown.edu/food made-to-order omelettes, grilled chicken, burgers and panini sandwiches, pizza and pasta, and, at the “Roots and Shoots” line, vegetarian and vegan items often prepared with locally grown produce. The V-Dub features make-your-own waffles at breakfast, fresh stir-fries, and a self-serve deli with a panini grill. Both locations also offer hearty, homemade soups, breads, and desserts, as well as extensive salad bars.

A variety of retail snack bars offer additional dining options • Josiah’s in the Gregorian Quad on Thayer St. is best known for quesadillas, spicy chicken sandwiches, fresh baked cookies, and Make-Your-Own-Chopped Salad. Josiah’s also features a ‘healthier snacking’ area. • The Gate in lower Alumnae Hall is the source for the best pizza on Providence’s East Side, as well as delicious soups, subs, and panini sandwiches. • The Ivy Room on the lower level of the Refectory features hot entrées, grilled items, deli sandwiches and homemade soup and bread at lunch. It is exclusively vegetarian in the evening and features falafel sandwiches, a burrito bar, pizza, and assorted baked goods. • The Blue Room in the Stephen Robert ‘62 Campus Center serves a great selection of gourmet fair trade and organic coffees as well as Lasalle Bakery fresh pastries, New York-style bagels, hot breakfast

CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES | Guide to Brown | 31 sandwiches, focaccia and deli sandwiches, great soup, and hot dinner entrees after 4 pm. • The coffee cafes, located in the lobbies of the Sciences Library, the Rockefeller Library, and the Barus and Holley building satisfy your need for a quick coffee, snack, or sandwich break. And Poppy’s, located in the new Jonathan Nelson Fitness Center & Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center, specializes in offerings that support fitness and health. • Campus Market (on the lower level of the Stephen Robert ‘62 Campus Center) and L’il Jo’s (inside Josiah’s) are mini-convenience stores and additional campus resources for provisions.

32 | Guide to Brown | CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES Health Services Brown University Health Services is a wellness center as well as a place for students to come when they are ill. A staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses provide medical care by appointment. Call ahead and get an appointment the same day or at a more convenient time. Medical advice is available 24/7 during the school year. Students should call first for advice on what to do if they are ill or have medical questions. Please visit our website for more information on services available to students.

All incoming students are required to complete an online Health History Form. Students must also download and return the Brown Immunization Record and Brown University Health Services the TB/Tuberculosis Screening Form. All forms are due July 1st and can be 13 Brown Street accessed on the Health Services website: www.brown.edu/health. For continuity Brown University Box 1928 of care, we request that students forward their medical records for any chronic, Providence, RI 02912 serious medical condition. We also recommend that students have a thorough (401) 863-4111 for emergency care (401) 863-3953 for appointments dental and eye examination before coming to campus. Health Services records (401) 863-1330 for medical advice are confidential and are not released (e.g., to parents or faculty) without written (401) 863-7882 for pharmacy authorization from the student. There are exceptions when the release of specific [email protected] www.brown.edu/health information without a student’s expressed consent is necessary in emergencies or is required by law.

Immunizations Brown University requires incoming students to provide written documentation of the following immunizations, in accordance with Rhode Island state law:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine – two doses; one on or after 12 months of age and the second at least one month after the first dose (or two individual doses of each vaccine) • Tetanus/Diphtheria (or Tdap) booster within the past 10 years • Hepatitis B vaccine – three doses (must have started series with at least one dose) • Varicella (chickenpox) – history of disease or vaccine, two doses • PPD (Tuberculosis) skin test within the past six months (required for some students as indicated on the Tuberculosis Screening Form)

The Rhode Island Department of Health and Brown Health Services recommend that college students living in residence halls be vaccinated against meningococcal disease if they have not already been vaccinated. College students have a greater risk of meningococcal infection than the general population because of activities that are often a part of college life.

Medications A pharmacy is located at Health Services that carries many prescription medications, as well as over-the- counter products. The pharmacy can fill your prescription as long as it has a written or telephone prescription from your provider, or it can transfer refills from the pharmacy that originally filled the prescription. You may also be seen by a provider at Health Services to obtain a prescription.

Health Services Fee Students should make every effort to address health problems through Brown Health Services before consulting with a private physician. Full-time students are billed a Health Services fee that covers use of

CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES | Guide to Brown | 33 the facility and its services during the academic year. This fee is separate from the student health insurance charge. Students already receiving full financial support from the University usually receive the Health Services fee for the fall and spring semesters as part of their support. Brown Health Services charges a separate fee for summer coverage; all students on campus during the summer are individually responsible for the fee.

Health Insurance All Brown students are required to show proof of health insurance while they are enrolled at the University. All registered students, are automatically enrolled in the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). The plan has an annual premium of $2,861 for the 2012–2013 academic Insurance Office Brown University Box 1848 year for continuing students or those who matriculate in the fall of 2012. The deadline for Providence, RI 02912 waiving SHIP for the 2012–2013 academic year is June 1, 2012. Academic-year coverage (401) 863-1703 is effective from August 15, 2012, to August 15, 2013. The plan’s spring-semester premium (401) 863-1566, fax (for students who matriculate in the spring semester of 2013) is $1,700; the deadline for Brown_Insurance_Office @brown.edu waiving for the 2013 Spring semester is January 1, 2013. Spring-semester coverage is www.brown.edu/insurance effective from January 15, 2013, to August 15, 2013. Students may waive SHIP coverage by presenting proof of adequate outside coverage to the University’s Insurance Office.

Many doctoral students who are financially supported by the University will automatically be granted a health insurance subsidy and do not need to submit an application for one unless the subsidy does not appear on their University bill. All other doctoral students can apply for the subsidy through the Graduate School using the application. However, students supported by outside fellowships or grants to conduct research and attend classes will be given the highest priority. Normally students who are not receiving support from Brown or from outside fellowships or grants will not receive the health insurance subsidy. Subsidy applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Dependents Students’ dependents may be enrolled in SHIP at an additional cost. Eligible dependents include a legal spouse or domestic partner, children up to the age of 26, or a newborn infant born while the student is covered by SHIP. A spouse or partner is generally expected to be living with the covered student in order to be eligible for coverage. Students who receive health coverage through their financial support packages from the University will need to cover the cost of adding dependents to the plan.

Health Insurance Waiver/Buyout We urge graduate students who are covered by another comparable health insurance plan to waive the University plan. Choosing the waiver enables the Graduate School to use its resources to cover those without access to another plan. If students waive the University plan and are eligible for the subsidy, they will receive a buyout of $400 ($200 for spring-semester coverage) from the Graduate School. This buyout will be distributed through the student account system. If students have a credit balance on their student account at the time the buyout is disbursed, they will be able to request a refund from the Bursar’s Office. If they do not have a credit balance at this time, the $400/$200 will be applied to their student account. Students can find out if they were automatically enrolled in the University plan by checking their student account statement for a “Health Insurance Fee.” Again, if students do not wish to participate in SHIP, they must waive by the deadline. If after reviewing the tuition bill, a student finds that he or she was not enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan, he or she is still eligible to participate. Please contact the Insurance Office for waiver instructions.

34 | Guide to Brown | CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES Students who choose coverage through both the University’s health insurance plan and an alternate plan should be aware that the University plan includes a “Coordination of Benefits” provision. A student may want to contact his or her other insurance company to inquire about a similar provision in that plan. “Double Coverage” may affect the timely processing of claims between the two plans.

Public Safety Brown University Department of Public Safety (DPS), an internationally accredited police agency, is responsible for the safety and security of more than 10,000 students, staff, faculty, and guests, and is governed by its code of ethics. With a jurisdiction including all University property and adjacent city streets, the department is responsible for all University buildings over an area in excess of 140 acres.

The DPS Communication and Information Center is open and staffed Department of Public Safety 24 hours a day. Department headquarters is located at 75 Charlesfield 75 Charlesfield Street Street. Police and Security Officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day, Brown University Box 1842 seven days a week in patrol vehicles, on bicycles, and on foot. Please Providence, RI 02912 (401) 863-4111 police, fire, medical emergencies do not hesitate to approach an officer if you are lost or need assistance. (401) 863-3322 routine response (401) 863-3103 administrative office • Campus Police, Fire or Medical Emergency: (401) 863-4111 (401) 863-1079 to request a Safewalk escort (401) 863-2542 for SVU services • Non-Emergency Response: (401) 863-3322 (401) 863-1740 TDD (401) 863-1438 Residential Assessment and Please store these DPS numbers into your cell phone. If you are Property Engraving [email protected] living off campus, please call the Providence Police Department for www.brown.edu/publicsafety emergency response by dialing 911.

DPS provides the following services for students Safewalk: This student-run safety service provides on-campus point-to-point walking escorts for Brown community members. Each two-person escort team also patrols the campus, acting as additional eyes and ears for campus safety. The teams can be identified by their distinctive neon vests and photo IDs. This service is available Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 2:15 a.m. during the academic year. Call (401) 863-1079 to request a Safewalk.

Campus Watch: Email alerts and notifications are sent by the Department of Public Safety to students, faculty, staff, campus agencies, and local businesses about any major or significant crimes or criminal incidents that occur on or nearby campus. Emails are sent to all those that have an active brown email account. Crime alerts and notifications can also be accessed on the DPS website.

Weekly Incident Summaries: A weekly summary of incidents and crimes reported to Public Safety is available on the DPS website.

Special Victims Unit: Advocacy and support services to include safety planning, court accompaniment, assistance with obtaining protective orders, review of victim rights, and women’s self-defense programming. Call (401) 863-2542 for more information.

Bike and Laptop Registration: This engraving service protects and, in the event of theft, helps recover students’ bicycles and laptops. The engraving can be done by appointment or during bike registration week, when information on proper bicycle locks is also provided and a bike safety check is performed. Note:

CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES | Guide to Brown | 35 Cable bike locks are strongly discouraged because they are too easily cut. Our department recommends that you purchase a steel horseshoe-shaped bike lock. The proper use of this lock is demonstrated at bike registration week, or you may make an appointment with the DPS Crime Prevention Officer.

Brown Guardian: The Brown Guardian service offers a cell phone speed-dial option to students, faculty and staff at Brown. Using Rave Guardian, supplied by Rave Wireless (ravewireless.com), the Brown Department of Public Safety can respond to panic calls and precautionary timer alarms activated by community members who are registered with the service. The system is an “opt-in” system, meaning the process of notification to Public Safety is activated only by the user in a case of an emergency. Online Guardian registration is Quick, Easy and Free! Visit https://www.getrave.com/login/brown.

Residence Security Assessments: DPS offers home security assessments for graduate students living nearby in off-campus housing. For more information, please call the DPS Crime Prevention Unit at (401) 863-1438.

Card Access: A campus-wide card-access system has been installed in all residence halls and in several administrative buildings on campus. There is 24-hour monitoring of the system, and an officer is dispatched if a door is propped or held open too long or is forced open. As with all technology, the system is not infallible, and students are advised to remain vigilant and to make sure that doors are closed and locked behind them. Do not prop doors open.

36 | Guide to Brown | CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES Psychological Services Students make use of Psychological Services when they are experiencing significant difficulty coping, are faced with making difficult decisions, or managing other emotional or psychological problems. The department offers short-term individual counseling, crisis consultation, and medication management as appropriate. Psychological Services Services are short term and are not meant to replace long-term J. Walter Wilson, Room 516, 69 Brown Street care; for long-term care a Psychological Services counselor can Brown University, Box 1960 provide a referral to a Providence-area therapist. Records are Providence, RI 02912 confidential. There is no charge for any of these services. To (401) 863-3476 make an appointment or to reach the on-call clinician outside www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Psychological_Services the regular office hours at (401) 863-3476.

Student and Employee Accessibility Services (SEAS) Student and Employee Accessibility Services coordinates accommodations and services for students with physical, sensory, psychological, and learning disabilities. Requests for accommodation are evaluated individually and must include a SEAS Student and Employee Accessibility Services Registration Form as well as current documentation of the area of Brown University Box P disability. Students requesting an accommodation or services due to a Providence, RI 02912 disability should contact SEAS to start the registration process. Please (401) 863-9588 (v/TTY) (401) 863-1999, fax email [email protected] or call (401) 863-9588. Students are encouraged [email protected] to register by July 1, 2012, especially if they will need accommodations www.brown.edu/dss that require advance planning.

Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life Brown’s multi-faith team of chaplains support the diversity and practice of the University community including several traditions of Judaism at Hillel; a lively, liturgy-based Roman Catholic community; Protestant worship in both ecumenical and African American traditions; daily prayer at the Muslim Student Center; weekly Hindu prayer; the silence of Quaker meeting; daily Zen meditation; the Orthodox Christian Association, and many Evangelical fellowships. Graduate and medical students are active in all these settings and occasionally organize groups and projects in partnership with OCRL. Continuing a tradition of more than four decades, the Chaplain of the University, the Reverend Janet M. Cooper Nelson, Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life hosts Thursday Interfaith Supper (TNS) to welcome students from all reaches J. Walter Wilson of the University for a casual supper and faculty-led conversation on topics 69 Brown Street, Suite 410 Brown University Box 1931 related to religion, spirituality and ethics. A weekly TNS email notifies interested Providence, RI 02912 participants of the topic. The chaplains are always available for support and (401) 863-2344 counsel – especially in bereavement, and are available to perform rituals as (401) 863-9359, fax www.brown.edu/ocrl needed. The Chaplains Discretionary Fund provides modest, confidential assistance in exigent situations.

Student Activities Office As part of the Division of Campus Life and Student Services, the Student Activities Office (SAO) leads campus efforts to support over 400 recognized student groups. For information about Brown’s student groups, myGroups (http://mygroups.brown.edu) is a useful resource. While a majority of the groups listed are geared towards undergraduates, membership in most groups is open to all students. The SAO also co-

CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES | Guide to Brown | 37 coordinates undergraduate Orientation with the Dean of the College and supports Student Activities Office leadership development programming at Brown, including the Brown Outdoor Stephen Robert ʼ62 Campus Center Leadership Training (BOLT), Brown Student Agencies, and Liber Brunensis Room 228 Brown University Box 1930 (Brown’s Yearbook). In addition, the office provides oversight and coordination Providence, RI 02912 to several facilities that serve the Brown community— T.F. Green Hall for Student (401) 863-2341 Performing Arts and The Stephen Robert ‘62 Campus Center. (401) 863-1155, fax [email protected] www.brown.edu/sao Stephen Robert ‘62 Campus Center The Campus Center is Brown’s “living room” and graduate students are encouraged to utilize the building for studying and socializing. Graduate students and Resumed Undergraduate Students (RUE) share an office and lounge on the second floor. Within the Campus Center, you will also find an eatery (The Blue Room), ATM machines, a pool table, a printer and copy machine, and several computers. A limited number of lockers are also available in the building for graduate student use.

Writing Center The Writing Center is a free academic support service available Writing Center to all members of the Brown Community. Staff associates are J. Walter Wilson, experienced writers and teachers who participate in ongoing training 69 Brown Street, Room 213 in composition and Writing Center theory and practice. In addition Brown University Box 1956 Providence, RI 02912 to holding one-on-one conferences, Writing Center Associates offer (401) 863-3524 various workshops on writing for interested groups. [email protected] www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Center Writing Center conferences generally last an hour. Experienced as well as inexperienced writers are encouraged to come to the center with their writing concerns. Writing Center associates are prepared to discuss all stages of the writing process, from finding a topic up through revision and editing strategies. Associates can help writers deal with writer’s block, audience awareness, argumentation, organization, grammar, research skills, the conventions of academic writing, English as a Foreign Language, and issues of clarity and style.

The Writing Center is located in J. Walter Wilson Room 213, 69 Brown Street. The hours are Sunday 3-9 p.m., and Monday–Thursday 12-9 p.m. To set up an appointment, please send an email to Writing_Center@brown. edu. This information and more can be found at www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Center. The website also provides an extensive list of resources for writers in every discipline and writing-related resources such as departmental style guides and other materials.

Athletics and Physical Education Brown graduate students have free access to the University’s recreational athletics

Department of Athletics and PE facilities and are admitted to home sporting events free of charge with their Brown Olney-Margolies Athletic Center ID. Information about purchasing guest passes or memberships for spouses, Box 1933, 235 Hope Street partners, and children is available at: www.brown.edu/Athletics/Recsports/ Providence, RI 02912 membership.html. (401) 863-3537 www.brown.edu/recsports www.brownbears.com On the next page you will find a listing of our recreational offerings as well as our facilities on campus. Additional information is available through the websites

38 | Guide to Brown | CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES provided. A Brown student ID is required to access all campus facilities.

Intramural Sports The intramural sports program offers team, dual, and individual activities to more than 5,000 participants in the Brown community. Sports include flag football, soccer, basketball, softball, ice-hockey, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, tennis, squash, and badminton. Special events include a golf scramble, Hasbro Olympics, Rock-Papers-Scissors, Trivia Bowl, and Family Feud, as well as tournaments in dodge ball, kickball, whiffleball, and outdoor volleyball. Teams and free agents are encouraged to participate. More information can be found at www.brown.edu/im.

Club Sports Club sports are student led and compete at various levels. Most teams practice 2-3 times a week and compete in weekly tournaments or in league competition. Currently we offer field hockey (w), ice hockey (m), lacrosse (m/w), rugby (m/w), sailing (w/co), skiing (m), soccer (m/w), tennis (m/w), ultimate Frisbee (m/w), and volleyball (m/w). More information can be found at http://www.brown.edu/Athletics/Recsports/club. html.

Physical Education Graduate Students can take advantage of more than 64 physical education courses offered in the fall and spring semesters as well as sessions during our winter and summer breaks. Class offerings include body sculpt, cardio kick, hip-hop dance, pilates, spinning, step & sculpt, yoga, zumba, and more. We also offer instruction in ice-skating, tennis, and squash. For a complete course listing visit www.brown.edu/physed. Personal training sessions and golf lessons are also available.

Satellite Fitness Centers In addition to the fitness facilities in the OMAC, three satellite centers are available for use: the Bear’s Lair (located in the Graduate Center Tower E) and the Emery Facility (on the ground level of Emery Hall). There is no card access outside of the posted operating hours. These facilities are only available to students.

The Olney-Margolies Athletic Center (OMAC) The OMAC serves as the main recreation facility on campus. Here you will find three basketball courts and 2 badminton courts in addition to a volleyball court, 200-meter track, dance studio, spin room, weight room and 2,550 square-foot fitness corner. The OMAC is also the home site of Brown Bears field hockey, fencing, and indoor track & field. The hours of operation for the OMAC are: Monday–Thursday 6 a.m.–midnight, Friday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., and Sunday (Seasonal Break hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday noon-5 p.m.). For announcements and updates, visit www.brown. edu/Athletics/Recsports/omac.html.

Nelson Fitness Center The Nelson Fitness Center is the country’s largest solar-thermal installation, including 168 panels that provide 10-percent of the building’s energy needs. The panels combine photovoltaic technology with solar thermal technology. The 10,000-square-foot multipurpose fitness loft, is for students, faculty and staff, with 185 exercise machines.

CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES | Guide to Brown | 39 There are three exercise studios, including a dedicated spin room and 185 exercise machines. The facility inclues offices for coaches and administrative staff, varsity locker rooms for men’s and women’s swimming and diving and water polo teams, and dedicated locker rooms for men’s and women’s faculty.

The Ittleson Quadrangle, a large landscaped green space, replaces the parking lot in front of Meehan Auditorium and the Olney-Margolies Athletic Center.

Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center Officially opened in May 2012, the Moran Coleman Aquatics Center is the home to Brown Swimming & Diving and Water Polo. The million-gallon pool — 56 meters long and 9 meters deep —is the swimming pool for varsity competition and recreational use, has three-meter diving, seating for 400 spectators overlooking the pool, and a state-of-the-art video HD scoreboard.

A system of movable bulkheads will allow simultaneous activities by different groups and could increase recreational swimming time. The pool is considered the fastest in the Northeast.

The pool is solar-powered, with 168 dual-technology solar panels located on the roof providing enough electric and thermal energy to power the pool lights and regulate water temperature.

Pizzitola The Pizzitola Sports Center provides an intercollegiate competition court for men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and gymnastics with bleacher and balcony seating of 2,800. Pizzitola is also home to men’s and women’s tennis and squash. The five squash courts and four tennis courts are available for students to use by reservation, by calling (401) 863-1313. Tennis reservations can also be made online at www.browntennisreservations.com.

Meehan Auditorium Meehan is the venue for intercollegiate, club, and intramural ice-hockey, and holds regular open ice hours Monday–Thursday noon–2 p.m., and Sunday 2–3:30 p.m. For announcements and updates, visit www. brown.edu/Athletics/Recsports/meehan.html.

Brown Stadium Home of Brown football, the stadium’s current capacity is 20,000, although a record crowd of 33,000 witnessed Brown face Colgate on Thanksgiving morning, 1932, with portable bleachers being brought in for the game. Members of both the Brown community and Providence at large flock to the stadium each fall to see the Brown Bears. The stadium is located at 400 Elmgrove Avenue, one mile northeast of the Erickson Athletic Complex.

40 | Guide to Brown | CAMPUS OFFICES AND SERVICES Beyond the Gates

An Introduction to Rhode Island Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen colonies to declare independence from England and has historically fostered a strong spirit of independence among its citizenry – the majestic State House is topped with a statue of “the Independent Man.” Brown is proud to claim three of the state’s top office-holders as alumni – Governor Lincoln Chafee ’75, Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts ’78, and U.S. Representative David Cicilline ’83. Rhode Island’s representatives in the U.S. Senate are Democrats Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. Cicilline is the congressional representative for Brown’s district and Democrat James R. Langevin is the state’s second representative.

Brown’s medical school, founded in 1975 and renamed the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, helps attract world-class doctors and significant federal research dollars to Rhode Island. Brown, the third largest employer in the Providence area, also helps to develop new businesses through various partnerships with the state.

Brown also works closely with leaders of Providence’s public education system and human service agencies to leverage the resources of the University’s centers and programs in support of our city’s citizens. The Annenberg Institute for School Reform, the Education Alliance, and the Institute for Elementary and Secondary Education are among the many Brown-affiliated organizations that offer assistance and resources to public schools.

The following pages offer a brief overview of your new home.

Providence and Beyond Even the most involved, excited, and intellectually intrigued students often need to leave the confines of the campus. A place to wander for a sunny afternoon, a private spot to picnic, and a campsite for a long weekend are resources not usually mentioned by academic advisors and course guides. Don’t worry, Rhode Island is perfect for students who need a break and for people who like to explore on their own. Facts About Rhode Island You may wish to explore many of the historic sites and national parks of the region. A favorite Saturday getaway is Newport, Rhode Island, Facts about Rhode Island Founded: 1636 with its waterfront nightlife and its many restored historic mansions. Founder: Roger Williams Block Island, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket Island are Declared Independence from Great Britain: perfect weekend retreats. Boston, only 50 minutes away, has something May 4, 1776 for everyone: the Faneuil Hall Marketplace area, the New England Miles of coastline: 400 Aquarium, the marvelous Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Museum of State bird: Rhode Island Red (chicken) State tree: Maple Science, the traditional history of the Freedom Trail, and Symphony Hall. State flower: Violet Nature lovers and skiers will head for Vermont and New Hampshire for State mineral: Bowenite (similar to jade) the foliage, the snow, the maple syrup, even the apple-picking. State stone: Cumberlandite (found only in Rhode Island) U.S. Senators: Sheldon Whitehouse, The Providence Phoenix and other local free alternative papers carry Jack Reed listings of movies and musical and dramatic performances, as well as U.S. Representatives: David Cicilline ʼ83, articles of general interest. Copies can be picked up in the Brown Post James R. Langevin Office and several Thayer Street establishments; be on the lookout. If Governor: Lincoln Chafee ʼ75 you subscribe to the Providence Journal, check out its LifeBeat section. Mayor of Providence: Angel Taveras

BEYOND THE GATES | Guide to Brown | 41 Rhode Island Monthly magazine is also a good bet.

Keep an eye on kiosks, telephone poles, and the bulletin boards at places like the Brown Bookstore; local organizations usually include the Brown campus in their postering. If you are wondering about a specific event, call the Rhode Island Tourism Division, (800) 250-7834, or visit the website: www.visitrhodeisland.com. This agency maintains and publishes a yearlong calendar of events taking place throughout Rhode Island.

Thayer Street and Beyond Brown is nestled in the midst of some interesting neighborhoods. College Hill, located on the East Side of Providence, is known for its large, historic homes and pretty residential streets. It’s a great place to bicycle, jog, or just take a walk. Blackstone Boulevard, about a mile east of the campus, is a wonderful place to run (1.7 miles one way); a packed soil walking and jogging path runs the length of the street on the landscaped center median.

Fox Point, south of the campus, has a strong Portuguese identity and character. The Wickenden Street area, rapidly moving upscale, is the heart of this community and offers a variety of stores in which you can buy fresh Portuguese sweet bread, antiques, coffee, and hardware supplies – or eat at an eclectic assortment of eateries.

Outdoor Recreation Rhode Island offers 100 miles of sandy beaches along 400 miles of coastline, world-class tourist attractions and historical sites such as the seaside city of Newport, and breathtaking scenery. Bike paths, downtown Providence kayaking, numerous nature preserves, several state parks, and even a downhill ski resort – Yawgoo Valley – provide something for almost everyone who wants to get outside and enjoy the New England landscape. You might want to contact Brown’s Outing Club for ideas and scheduled activities. Visit the Rhode Island tourism website for other specific attractions: www.VisitRhodeIsland.com.

Banking BankRI BankRI has a branch office near Eastside Marketplace, about a half-mile east of campus.

Citizens Bank There is a branch located at the corner of Brook and Waterman streets, just east of the main campus. They offer two ATMs at this location, as well as one at Tedeschi on Thayer Street.

Bank of America The nearest branch is located at 457 Angell Street, about a half-mile east of campus.

Sovereign Bank There is a branch in close proximity to the main campus at 272 Thayer Street, with an ATM outside the building offering 24-hour access. An ATM is also located at the CVS/Pharmacy at 291 Thayer Street.

Shopping Near Brown Thayer Street, the East Side’s “Main Street,” runs through the middle of campus. Lining the street and those nearby is a variety of small shops, restaurants, and banks. Wayland Square is about a half-mile east on

42 | Guide to Brown | BEYOND THE GATES Waterman Street and contains small specialty stores and cafés. Wickenden Street, just to the south of campus, offers an eclectic blend of funky, old-fashioned, and upscale shops and coffee bars, as well as a full-service hardware store. North Main Street, at the foot of the Hill, stretches north to Pawtucket. South Main Street, which becomes North Main, has chic stores and restaurants.

The Providence Place Mall is one place to shop downtown. It features 150 department and specialty stores, a variety of restaurants, a multiplex cinema, and an IMAX theater. Two other large malls are located in Warwick, Rhode Island, only 15 minutes southwest of the Brown campus off of I-95.

Grocery Stores Whole Foods Two locations: 1) About a mile east of campus on Waterman Street. 2) North of College Hill on North Main Street. The stores feature natural and whole foods, quality seafood and meats, organic fruits and vegetables, vitamins and natural supplements, an extensive takeout selection, and hearty breads.

Eastside Marketplace Head east on Waterman Street from anywhere on the Brown campus, and then make a right onto Butler Avenue just past Whole Foods. The parking lot will be straight ahead. On Wednesdays a Brown Card gets you 5% off your total order. In the same shopping complex are a Rite Aid drugstore and a dry-cleaner.

Super Stop & Shop Go north on North Main Street, turn left at the Branch Avenue intersection, cross over the freeway, and it will be on your left. It’s got everything, with a special emphasis on ethnic foods serving the local Portuguese, Latino, African, and Asian populations. Open 24 hours on weekdays, until midnight on weekends.

How to Get Around A car is useful, but not necessary. Brown’s campus is small, and Providence has a fairly extensive and reliable public transportation system. If you don’t have a car and neither feet nor bicycle wheels will do the trick, take a look at the following:

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority RIPTA operates buses throughout the state and in Providence; service is dependable and all Brown students ride free. Check schedules at www.ripta.com.

Interstate Buses Peter Pan and Greyhound have a shuttle service from Kennedy Plaza downtown to the main terminal at exit 25 off I-95 North; buses run regularly to most points out of state.

Train Rail service to and from Boston and New York (as well as points in between) runs through the Amtrak station next to the State House. The MBTA also offers commuter rail service from Providence to both T.F. Green Airport and into Boston.

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