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	Alumni Are Making a Difference On September 27, the Brown Alumni Association celebrated the impact alumni make on the world and at the University by honoring one Brown class and 21 individual alumni. Read about alumni who work to change the world and to strengthen Brown.
	Seeking Ambassadors For Brown Want to interview prospective students applying to Brown’s Class of 2013? Join the Brown Alumni Schools Committees (BASC)! It’s a great way to give back by sharing your time – at your convenience. Learn more or sign up today.
	The Brown Alumni Magazine is Looking for Love Did you meet and fall in love at Brown? Have you been together since? The BAM wants your story for a Valentine’s feature on Brown couples. The romantic, the funny, the outright bizarre – tell the BAM editors your love story!

Campus News

	WEB EXTRA: Read a statement by Dean Katherine Bergeron about changes already under way. Curriculum Report Gets National Attention The final report of the Task Force on Undergraduate Education received a two-page spread in a key higher-education publication for its call to define the meaning and value of a liberal education.
Brown and the Economic Crisis In these turbulent times, the expertise of Brown’s faculty and the strength of Brown’s alumni body are invaluable resources. Add to that strength by joining BRUnet. Also hear Brown faculty commentary and read President Simmons’ perspective on the crisis (below).
	Brown Economists Weigh In on Crisis Four Brown economics faculty and a former Lehman Brothers researcher discussed the financial crisis and government bailout (see video); the chair of the House Financial Services Committee revealed how we got here* (see video); and two professors talked to the Providence Journal about the bailout bill.* Brown Is Well-Positioned— And Cautious At Brown’s most recent faculty meeting, President Simmons outlined the strengths Brown brings to the financial crisis and the principles that will guide any needed adjustments. (Free registration required.)*
	Grant to Draw More Humanities Graduate Students Three million dollars from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will create endowed fellowships that are expected to aid in attracting exceptional graduate students to Brown in the highly competitive humanities fields.
	Liberian President Receives Honorary Degree* Members of the Brown and Liberian communities welcomed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of the Republic of Liberia, as she described the progress her country has made since emerging from decades of civil war and mismanagement. (Free registration required.) (Image: Justin Coleman)*
	Anthropologist Wins MacArthur “Genius” Grant* Professor Stephen Houston has received a $500,000, five-year award from the MacArthur Foundation in recognition of his research on interpreting Mesoamerican hieroglyphics and art. (Free registration required)*
	UCS Wants Young Alumni on the Corporation The Undergraduate Council of Students has proposed creating a position for a recent graduate on the Corporation, the University’s highest governing body, in order to add a youthful perspective.
	Miller ’70 a “Class Act” and Award Winner Professor of Biology Ken Miller ’70 starred in a New York Times Magazine fashion spread featuring university professors, and he has received the 2008 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers. (Image: John Abromowski / Brown University)
	National Children’s Study Expands at Brown* A $12 million NIH award will expand Brown’s participation in the National Children’s Study to include 1,000 families from Bristol County, Mass., following them from before birth to age 21 to identify factors that contribute to health disorders and conditions of childhood and adulthood. (Free registration required.)*
	Brown Gets High Marks for Green Initiatives The University received an A- for its environmental sustainability efforts. The College Sustainability Report Card awarded “green” credentials to 300 institutions in the U.S. and Canada.
	Second-Half Goals Lead Men’s Soccer to Victory over Princeton The men’s soccer team scored three second-half goals—two by Nick Elenz-Martin ’10—to earn a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Princeton Tigers on Saturday evening.
	Women's Soccer Defeats Holy Cross The women’s soccer team beat Holy Cross, 4-1, in its long-awaited return home after a six-game road trip. The Bears fell behind, 1-0, in the first half, but had an offense explosion in the second half.
	Men's Rugby Dominates Season The men’s rugby team powered through its fall season much as it powered through the defensive line of Boston University for its third consecutive win, 43-14, dominating possession and scoring three consecutive tries. (Image: Justin Coleman)
	Football Earns Thrilling 24-22 Ivy League Win Over Harvard The 108th meeting between Brown and Harvard proved to be a memorable one for Brown fans. The Bears stopped a two-point Crimson conversion attempt in the waning moments for a 24-22 victory, breaking an eight-game losing streak against Harvard.