Tomorrow, November 2, the Campus Advisory Committee is hosting an open forum about where we think the University should go and, more importantly, who’s going to fill the void in our hearts left by Ruth Simmons. It will take place in Salomon 001 from 4-5:30 pm, with appearances from Chancellor Tisch ’76, undergraduate representatives and “other members of the two committees.” We’re all curious to see what names will be dropped for the next University President, so go find out for yourself!

We know this clip has been up for a while, but viewing this BTV/UCS coproduction, like using the S/NC option, is an opportunity every Brown student should embrace. Though the video borrows a title from FDR’s precedent-setting radio series, it provides little insight into the big administrative policies here at the University. Instead, students Mitra Anoushiravani ’11 and Kyra Mungia ’13 pry at the personal life of Dean Katherine Bergeron. Watch as the Berg tells a story from her “esoteric” favorite course (Mobile Counterpoint), deftly avoids questions about her high school dating experiences and explains her decision to become the Dean of the College. Eye opening? Not quite. But now you can hear Dean Bergeron’s always eloquent voice on demand!

The leaders of student government for next year were announced today at 3:30 on the steps of Manning Hall.

Leadership Positions:

Undergraduate Council of Students President: Diane Mokoro ’11, 67.9 percent of the vote
UCS Vice President: Ben Farber ’12, 57.9 percent
Undergraduate Finance Board Chair: Adam Kiki-Charles ’11, 57.4 percent
UFB Vice Chair: No candidate garnered over 50 percent of the vote, so there will be a runoff between Tyler Rosenbaum ’11 and Jason Lee ’12 beginning on Monday.

UCS committee chairs:

AAA Chair: Eden Castro ’12: 54.7 percent
ASS Chair: Chris Collins ’11, 58.9 percent
SA Chair: Ralanda Nelson ’12, 53.5 percent
Treasurer: Ilyas Khimani ’13 (unopposed race)

UFB at-large representatives (unopposed race)

Devin Finzer ’13
Kelly Wess ’11
Raaj Parekh ’13
Michael Perchonok ’12
Zachary Fischer ’13
David Chanin ’12

The referendum to add instant runoff procedures for next year was also passed with 81.7 percent of the vote.

More coverage to follow in Monday’s Herald!

On Thursday, President Ruth Simmons will deliver the State of Brown address at 4 p.m. in Salomon 101 on behalf of the Undergraduate Council of Students. Simmons will hold a Q & A session after she speaks about the University’s current state of affairs and her vision for the future. Here are seven serious questions for Simmons:

1) When you came to Brown in 2001, you introduced the Plan for Academic Enrichment as a way to raise the University’s national profile as a research institution. As you get ready to begin your tenth year as president, do you think the Plan has been effective?

2) During last month’s Corporation meeting, a number of initiatives were approved that directly influence research and graduate programs. How will the University continue to advance its research mission while maintaining its commitment to undergraduates?

3) It’s clear that Brown’s commitment to creating a “knowledge economy” in Providence will benefit the intellectual community. How will it benefit undergraduates?

4)  At the beginning of the Plan, you said you wanted to revolutionize graduate education so it would correspond with the New Curriculum. How, if at all, have you accomplished this?

5) Despite the economy and rising tuition costs, the number of applicants to the University has skyrocketed. How has the Plan contributed to this increase?

6) You are traveling to India during spring break for the first meeting of the recently formed India Advisory Council, whose purpose is to increase outreach and boost alumni support. What will you emphasize to the Council in terms of achieving these aims?

7) Ratty or V-Dub?