Voices of Brown
The Campaign for Academic Enrichment has outlined bold aspirations for the Brown of tomorrow. We often say that there is no better place—nor, thanks to the success of the Campaign, will there be — for bright, independent, creative thinkers. But every so often, it is good to hear that sentiment affirmed by the experiences of our students, faculty, and alumni, in their own words.
Rakim Brooks '09
Rakim Brooks '09, Rhodes Scholar and Thomas Tatemichi '74 National Scholarship Recipient, reflects on the strengh of family and the importance of giving to financial aid.
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Shane Reil '09
Financial Aid recipient Shane Reil '09 shares his thoughts on achieving his dreams.
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Dean Edward Wing
Meet Dean Wing, recently appointed dean of the Division of Biology and Medicine, which encompasses the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and learn about his vision for the School’s future.
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Chancellor Tom Tisch '76
Chancellor Tom Tisch '76 traces Brown's history of excellence and charts the transformation of its future.
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Katherine Bergeron
Dean of the College Katherine Bergeron shares her thoughts about students, diversity, and the importance of the campaign.
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Kartik Venkatesth '06, MD'10
Kartik Venkatesth '06, MD'10 applies his study of anthropology and Sanskrit to understand how cultural traditions change and survive.
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Sasha-Mae Eccleston '06
Meet Sasha-Mae Eccleston '06, Brown's 2006 Rhodes Scholar and a shining example of our student body's passion and promise.
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Josh Goldner '06
Assistant Professor of Medical Science Diane Hoffman-Kim and Josh Goldner '06 discuss collaboration and discovery at Brown.
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Kate Burton '79
Daytime Emmy winner and two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Burton '79 talks about the value of a Brown education and introduces eight outstanding members of the University community in the video "Stories of Brown." Ms. Burton is a member of the Creative Arts Council Advisory Board, which cultivates interest in and promotes collaboration among the creative arts at Brown.
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Barrymore Bogues
Barrymore Bogues, professor of Africana studies, repeatedly garners praise for his commitment to outstanding teaching. In 2004 he was named a Royce Professor of Teaching Excellence, and in 2002 the graduating senior class honored him with the Barrett Hazeltine Citation for Excellence in Teaching. He currently serves as the chair of his department and has worked as a concentration advisor for students focusing on Africana studies.
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Enis Taner '06, M.D.'10
Enis Taner '06, M.D.'10 is a student in the Program in Liberal Medical Education at Brown with a concentration in applied mathematics-economics. He is co-president of the Brown Investment Club and currently serves as a teaching assistant in the Economics Department and a research assistant to Assistant Professor Anna Aizer. His research collaboration with Professor Aizer focuses on the potential over-diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder.
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Jan Tullis
Jan Tullis, professor of geological sciences, has shared her knowledge and enthusiasm for the geological sciences with Brown University students and colleagues for 35 years. Throughout her remarkable tenure at the University, she has supported the integration of women into the sciences and has committed herself to teaching, encouraging, and advising undergraduates.
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Jyothi Nagraj Marbin '96, M.D. '06
Jyothi Nagraj Marbin '96, M.D. '06, was accepted to Brown's highly competitive Program in Liberal Medical Education and earned an undergraduate degree in health and society, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors. She postponed her entry into Brown Medical School to work for City Year Rhode Island, where she quickly became executive director and was awarded the Beverly J. Wiley YMCA Young Woman of Distinction Award. Since beginning her medical studies, Jyothi has founded and served as director of the Rhode Island Family Advocacy Program, an effort to unite doctors and lawyers to improve the health and care of low-income children.
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Kristina Davitt Sc.M.'04
Kristina Davitt Sc.M.'04 has gained recognition for her outstanding work in the engineering graduate program. She has successfully taken on difficult challenges in her research, exploring a non-invasive technique for sensing potential biohazards. She has developed ways of discriminating between biological and non-biological materials and is now working on a technique that can be used to determine whether certain biological materials are harmful. Her research affects issues of national security and community health and demonstrates a profound commitment to academic excellence.
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Maria D'Onofrio
For more than 30 years, Maria D'Onofrio has been one of the Brown library's most welcoming and helpful staff members. As circulation manager of the Sciences Library for the last 22 years, she has been devoted to the faculty, students, and staff who rely on the library's resources. She has also been an outstanding mentor to the student workers under her supervision, who often chose to return to the Sciences Library to begin their careers. Her steadfast service to the University and her generosity of spirit have distinguished her as an exceptional member of the Brown family.
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Nick Hartigan '06
Nick Hartigan '06 has given of his time, energy, enthusiasm, and heart to improve the lives of those around him. As an All-American and Academic All-American, as well as captain of the football team, he organized a bench-a-thon to raise money for the Lawrence Rubida Fund for Ewings Sarcoma cancer research in memory of one of his teammates. He has also volunteered for Rebuilding Rhode Island, which helps clean up elementary schools in Providence, and the Relay for Life memorial run in honor of Dave Zucconi '55. Recently he became the all-time leading rusher in Brown's 128-year football history.
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Peiling Li '06
Peiling Li '06 was awarded a summer Odyssey Fellowship to work with Professor Kay Warren to revise an anthropology course entitled "Violence and the Media." She has continued her work as a research assistant for Professor Warren and has also been named a 2005-2006 Royce Fellow. In October 2004 she gave a presentation about her historical research to the Brown Corporation in an effort to underscore the importance of undergraduate research on campus. She also serves as an admission office tour guide, a volunteer at the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School , and an academic peer advisor in the history department. As a volunteer with the Rhode Island Debate League, Peiling has given workshops and seminars on the United Nations and the genocides in Rwanda and Sudan.
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Wilfredo Perez Jr. ’08 MD ‘12
Wilfredo Perez Jr. ’08 MD ‘12
Featured speaker at October 2005 campus launch of Boldly Brown: Campaign for Academic Enrichment
"Ruth Simmons, you are the reason I'm here today. After I heard of you, your story, the life you've lived, and the obstacles you have overcome, I knew that Brown was the place I wanted and needed to be."
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