On an especially rainy Wednesday night, Professor James R. Russell sits cross-legged on a Persian rug in his apartment building facing the Charles. “I never sit on chairs,” Russell says. “It’s less formal and I think it’s better for you. That’s what carpets were designed for: sitting more than walking on.”
OEB advisor Dr. Andrew Berry takes us on a tour of his family's lovely home which is only a five minute walk away from campus. From ostrich eggs with personal letters inscribed on them to intricate maps of India, Dr. Berry's wide collection of artifacts attests to his many interests and adventures.