What Do You Think? Responses to Race Rx (A/M’20): “In the piece by Tim Murphy (“Race Rx,” April/May), the point is made that while the belief in inherent racial differences has been largely debunked, “the idea that race is biological” permeates...”“While I commend Dr. Jenny Tsai ’14 for more subtly examining racial bias in order to achieve better patient care and outcomes, I also applaud Dr. Gus White ’57 in reminding us...”“I want first to say how proud I am of every person involved in the effort to make medicine stop misunderstanding and misusing the social construct of race. But I want to...” Read all Responses to Stroke of Luck (A/M’20): “I have not been an avid reader of your magazine since it seems too focused on emphasizing Brown’s commitment to diversity, as though diversity was the goal. I’m a believer in diverse...”“Having had a career in advertising and printing and been a judge at many graphics competitions, I find the BAM outstanding. I was pleased to see coverage of Brown athletics with the...”“Thanks for bringing back one of the great stories in Brown athletic history (“Stroke of Luck,” April/May, 2020) by John Escher ’61. The Cinderellas crossed the ultimate finish line, gaining University recognition...” Read all In response to Fighting the Good Fight (A/M’20): “A toast to the late Arlene Gorton ’52. I joined the Brown varsity women’s tennis team before the passage of Title IX. We were given tennis balls, one thin Brown jacket each, plus a coach whose sport wasn’t tennis. But we were rich in pride, discipline, spirit, and a sense of mission—much of it due to the commitment and advocacy of Ms. Gorton. ” —Sandy McDougall ’77 Responses to Fighting the Good Fight (A/M’20): “A toast to the late Arlene Gorton ’52. I joined the Brown varsity women’s tennis team before the passage of Title IX. We were given tennis balls, one thin Brown jacket each,...”“I was saddened to hear about the passing of a true advocate/pioneer, Arlene Gorton. As a 1992 field hockey alum, I was lucky enough to have her as a fan. Even though...”“I was saddened to read of the death of Arlene Gorton (“Women’s Warrior,” Obituaries, April/May) but heartened by Anne Hinman Diffily’s excellent article. I thank Anne for resurrecting memories of Ms. Gorton...” Read all Responses to Parenting Rules You Can Break (A/M’20): “I read with interest “Parenting Rules You Can Break” (April-May) featuring Professor Emily Oster. At my first appointment with my obstetrician in 1970, he asked, “Have you decided to breast-feed your baby...” Read all Responses to Father of the Open Curriculum (J/F’20): “I add my voice to the chorus of those praising George Morgan for what he taught, how he taught, and what he stood and stands for (“Father of the Open Curriculum,” January/February,...”“I read with gratitude BAM’s January/February 2020 issue celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University’s Open Curriculum and interdisciplinary approach to education. Professor Emeritus George Morgan’s pioneering pedagogy has certainly improved students’...”“I entered Brown in 1959, hoping to get a degree in Applied Mathematics. Little did I realize the straight-jacket that I was getting myself into and how it would ruin my life...”“Loved reading about Prof. George Morgan in the January/February issue of the Brown Alumni Magazine. I had the privilege of taking two classes with Prof. Morgan and was impressed with how he...” Read all We want to know what you think! Send us your responses to our stories. Submit a letter to the editor
“While I commend Dr. Jenny Tsai ’14 for more subtly examining racial bias in order to achieve better patient care and outcomes, I also applaud Dr. Gus White ’57 in reminding us...”
“I want first to say how proud I am of every person involved in the effort to make medicine stop misunderstanding and misusing the social construct of race. But I want to...”