Date
May 11, 2023
Brunonia Now | May 11, 2023
A glimpse of the latest Brown happenings and news in a timely digest—curated just for alumni and friends.
News & Happenings
Alumni & Friends
As told by alumni: 10 reasons to return for Reunion
Debating whether to dive in and come to Reunion this year? Here are a few reminders of what makes this weekend so special.
May 4, 2023
News from Brown
Brown to confer six honorary degrees at Commencement 2023
The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, public servants and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 28.
April 26, 2023
News from Brown
In upcoming Commencement speeches, senior orators to champion lifelong curiosity, openness to risk
In late May, Class of 2023 members Kailiang Fu and Margherita Micaletti-Hinojal will encourage their peers to explore widely and take chances after graduation, just as they did as Brown students.
May 3, 2023
News from Brown
Why do Champagne bubbles rise the way they do? Scientists’ new discovery is worthy of a toast
Fluid mechanics researchers from Brown University and the University of Toulouse found that surfactants give the celebratory drink its stable and signature straight rise of bubbles.
May 3, 2023
News from Brown
Thomas A. Lewis named Brown’s new dean of the Graduate School
An accomplished scholar, mentor and administrator, Lewis will lead efforts to shape and strengthen the academic experience for Brown’s nearly 3,000 graduate students.
The NIH-funded project, a partnership with NYU Langone Health, will evaluate the effectiveness of overdose prevention centers as well as the impact on surrounding communities.
Register for Reunion
Return to College Hill this Memorial Day weekend for Reunion Weekend. Reserve your spot before registration closes on May 22.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 13 | 1 p.m. ET
Teflon and the “Forever Chemicals”: What We Know Today That We Didn't Know 70 Years Ago
Providence, RI (Brown University)
Monday, May 15 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. ET
Female Founders & Fundraising
virtual
Wednesday, May 17 | 10 – 11 a.m. ET
Health Systems Resilience During COVID-19: Cross-Country Lessons for Future Public Health Emergencies
virtual
Saturday, May 20 | 10 a.m. JST
Brown Clubs in Asia Speaker Series with Masi Oka '97
virtual
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