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- President Lawrence's remarks: You will always belong to this placeMay 20, 2012
'You have heard much and contributed much to our sense of social justice,' he told new graduates. 'Remember that social justice is not merely a part of the curriculum or a career path – it is a way of life.'
- Deborah Bial's commencement address: You are where our hope liesMay 20, 2012
The founder of Posse Foundation recalled her undergraduate days fondly, then asked hard questions about current conditions in the United States and urged new graduates to use their powers to combat racism, poverty and inequality.
- Joseph Polisi tells arts grads never to compromise artistic integrityMay 20, 2012
Never settle for anything but your absolute best effort, Juilliard School President told arts graduates. The effort may be exhausting and frustrating, he said, but it would ultimately serve them in good stead as artists and human beings.
- Student speaker Daniel Liebman tells peers they've made their mark here May 20, 2012
He told his fellow graduates to ask not what Brandeis has done for them, but to consider what they have done for Brandeis. The school, he assured them, would not have been the same without them, and their impact will live on after their graduation.
- A celebration of all things BrandeisianMay 20, 2012
Brandeis University's 61st Commencement was in many ways a perfect day, full of clear-eyed visions of the world that the Class of 2012 is entering and equally full of hope and optimism that the social justice mission and appetite for activism which have long been Brandeis hallmarks will help make that world better.
- Retiring faculty members honored at luncheonMay 15, 2012
- Faculty to be honored for long years of serviceMay 15, 2012
- Rose Art Museum open SaturdayMay 15, 2012
Diving into the next phase of lifeMay 15, 2012Members of the skydiving club waited patiently for the winds to calm in Pepperell, Mass., for their chance to mark the culmination of their college experience — a metaphor, they said, for starting the next phase of their life.
Liebman wins competition to speak at commencement May 14, 2012Representing a graduating class of 825 students from 53 counties may seem a daunting task, but there are more similarities than differences among Brandeisians says Daniel Liebman, who has been chosen by his classmates to deliver the Student Address.
Commencement weekend to feature array of eventsMay 14, 2012Brandeis University will celebrate its 61st commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 20, in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. The event will highlight a weekend of activities and festivities that include individual school and department ceremonies, a baccalaureate service and Phi Beta Kappa induction.
- Avi Bernstein named Osher Lifelong Learning Institute directorMay 9, 2012
- Awards announced for Schiff Fellows, Undergraduate Research programsMay 7, 2012
Winners of the Jerome A. Schiff Undergraduate Fellowship and the Undergraduate Research programs for the 2012-2013 academic year have been announced.
Lawrence to be 1st Brandeis president to live in WalthamMay 1, 2012The president and Professor Kathy Lawrence of the English Department will move to an apartment on the second floor of the historic, renovated Watch Factory on the Charles River. The location, less than a mile from campus, will facilitate visits by members of the Brandeis community.
Campus, local communities to join Celebration of ServiceApril 27, 2012Held since 2009, the event honors Brandeis' longstanding commitment to service and social justice. It also gives members of the campus community an opportunity to recognize and reflect on their accomplishments.
- GSAS to honor 22 teaching fellowsApril 25, 2012
- Businessman says it's better to give than to receiveApril 24, 2012
Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot, told a crowd at Rapaporte Treasure Hall that he benefits from his philanthropy more than the recipients do. He also said Americans should stop vilifying those who are financially successful.
- IT Governance Workshops, May 2ndApril 23, 2012
- All-day teach-in will focus on the Occupy MovementApril 22, 2012
Among the subjects of the sessions Tuesday on the Great Lawn are “Media and Occupy,” “May Day and Occupy,” “Israel and Occupy,” “Occupy and Democracy” and many others. Numerous faculty and students will participate, as will activists from around greater Boston. In case of inclement weather, sessions will be held in the campus center atrium.
- Five students honored with Brandeis Achievement Awards April 20, 2012
Fiona Aguilar, Ariana Boltax, Daniel Boyle, Rebecca DeHovitz and Sara Shahanaghi named 2012 recipients of the Brandeis Achievement Awards
Hickey, Thomas, Dubinina, Cadge honored for teachingApril 19, 2012Dean of Arts and Sciences Susan Birren announced the four 2012 winners of major teaching and mentoring awards in the School of Arts and Sciences at the April 19 faculty meeting. Honors went to Professors Tim Hickey, Christine Thomas, Irina Dubinina and Wendy Cadge.
- Commencement tickets available to staffApril 17, 2012
Staff wishing to attend the 2012 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20, may obtain tickets from the Conference & Event Services Office in Kutz 9. A maximum of two tickets will be issued per person with the presentation of a current Brandeis ID.
- Board of Trustees elects new members: Mike Frieze, George Krupp, Lisa KrancApril 11, 2012
Brandeis Magazine looks at Sandel '75, Power '71April 4, 2012Now available on campus and online, the spring issue of Brandeis Magazine features an exploration of the work of Harvard Professor of Government Michael Sandel '75, a reflection by Kathy Power '71 on her involvement in a bank robbery in which a Boston policeman was shot dead, and a selection of exceptional photos by Professor of Biology Dan Perlman.
Greg Petsko is captivating in first event of Cafe ScienceApril 3, 2012The professor of biochemistry and chemistry captivated his audience during an off-campus lecture on 'Drugs for Neurologic Disorders' Monday. It was the first event of Cafe Science, a series of informal talks by some of the university’s premier science professors. Lectures are open to the greater Waltham community.
- Trustees approve budget of $306.7 million for fiscal 2013April 2, 2012
The Brandeis University Board of Trustees has approved a $306.7 million budget for the coming fiscal year that includes carefully selected investments aimed at moderating the growth of the student body, reducing select class sizes and improving the first-year student experience, advising, career counseling, technology resources and the Rose Art Museum. “This is a budget of investment,” said Provost Steve Goldstein, who heads the university’s budget and planning committee. “We are selecting areas where we think we can support significant programs right away -- particularly those that have a positive effect on student life."
- Friday peace vigilers reflect on the killing of Trayvon MartinMarch 30, 2012
Deborah Bial ’87 to speak at 2012 commencementMarch 28, 2012Two Nobel Prize winners, a renowned musical educator and a beloved alumna and philanthropist will receive honorary degrees at Brandeis' 61st commencement ceremony on May 20.
- President's message to peace vigil: Brandeis mourns French victimsMarch 26, 2012
Heller ranks in top 10 social policy schools in new ratings by U.S. News March 15, 2012- Brandeis placed on White House honor roll for community service commitmentMarch 15, 2012
- Student events put focus on battling cancer, AIDSMarch 12, 2012
Relay For Life, an all-night fundraiser for the fight against cancer, will run from 5 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday in Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Brandeis Cares, benefiting the battle against AIDS, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Sherman Function Hall.
Intercultural Center marking 20 years of campus diversityMarch 1, 2012The Intercultural Center – an umbrella organization for 18 student groups that focus on issues of culture, ethnicity and social justice – is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday and Sunday. Dean Elaine Wong, a supporter of the center since its inception, will be honored with an award.
Lawrence kicks off presidential mission to IndiaFeb. 1, 2012After arriving in India this week — his second international mission since becoming president of the university — Fred Lawrence devotes his first blog post to examining the opportunities for Brandeis in the close and expanding relationship between India and Israel, as major scientific and research communities and as vibrant democracies.
Provost Steve Goldstein assembles his brain trustJan. 24, 2012Five senior advisers with expertise in student learning, research, the faculty, the graduate and professional schools and the administration are world-class teachers and scholars with a profound understanding of the university, Goldstein says.
- Walker MLK Day challenge: Take risks, out of loveJan. 16, 2012
The former television anchorwoman, who has become a humanitarian activist and an ordained minister, told the annual memorial for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that the world is a mess, but youth are moving, demanding better of their leaders. "Seize the moment," she urged, and be part of the moral arc that bends toward justice.
- MLK Day will feature poems, songs, speakers and serviceJan. 12, 2012
Poetry, music, oratory and volunteer opportunities abound in the annual Brandeis commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The main event will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Levin Ballroom. The keynote speech will be given by broadcast journalist-turned-minister Liz Walker.
Brandeis administrators cook on Food New EnglandJan. 9, 2012Kathryn Howell and Shannon Hunt have launched their passion for food into the cyber-world. The Brandeis administrators are each guest chefs on Food New England, where they instruct viewers how to cook up linguine and asparagus and the secrets to sensational shortbread cookies.
A lifelong Brandeisian, Robert Shapiro dies at 81Jan. 7, 2012A member of Brandeis’ first graduating class, Mr. Shapiro was a longtime member of the Board of Trustees, a reunion organizer, donor, fundraiser, president’s councilor and fellow. He had been a trustee since 1979. He and his wife, Valya (Kazes) Shapiro ’61, frequently visited campus for celebrations, get-togethers with students and faculty, meetings, events, openings, commencements and reunions.
- Schuster Institute, Fund for Investigative Journalism announce new collaboration Jan. 6, 2012
The Washington-based Fund will provide vital financial support for independent investigative reporters, and the Brandeis-based Institute will give professional guidance and an intellectual home. There are seven Fellows in the initial group; they are investigating a wide range of subjects, including the American food system, residual health effects of undetonated munitions in Laos and child sexual abuse in Orthodox Jewish communities.
- Evelyn E. Handler, 5th president of Brandeis, killed in automobile accidentDec. 26, 2011
The Brandeis community is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former President Handler, who died Friday, Dec. 23, after being struck by an automobile as she crossed a street in Bedford, N.H. Handler, the first and only woman to serve as president of Brandeis, was a passionate supporter of education and research.
- John Unsworth named new head of Library and Technology ServicesDec. 21, 2011
John Unsworth, dean of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will be the new vice provost for Library and Technology Services and chief information officer at Brandeis. He will start his new position in mid-February.
A new twist on an old tradition -- 'snow' in the campus centerDec. 14, 2011Amid a silvery winter dusk – much welcomed in this atypically warm season – the Shapiro Campus Center glowed golden with the bright lights and warm feelings of the annual 'Messiah Sing' and a surprise from above filled the house with smiles at the finale.
New Brandeis iPhone app can keep you connectedDec. 13, 2011Brandeis Mobile, the university's new mobile app, is now available through iTunes. The app features links to BrandeisNOW news stories, an interactive campus map, the library catalog, Brandeis Athletics, Brandeis' YouTube channel and Flickr site.
- Paul S. Grogan, Boston Foundation CEO, president, named trusteeDec. 12, 2011
- 'Messiah Sing,' an annual favorite, is Tuesday, Dec. 13Dec. 12, 2011
The Brandeis community will celebrate the holidays with the annual campus sing-along of Handel’s masterwork 'Messiah' on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m.
- Trustee Sylvia Hassenfeld to receive Builders of Jerusalem AwardDec. 6, 2011
Trustee Sylvia Hassenfeld will be awarded the Jerusalem Foundation’s Builders of Jerusalem Award at a gala to be held at the Sotheby’s auction house on Dec. 8.
New Brandeis Magazine analyzes Arab springDec. 5, 2011With topics ranging from the Mideast to the Deep South, Brandeis' sports history to Anita Hill's new book, the Fall 2011 issue of Brandeis Magazine is now available. Check the online magazine for web exclusives, including video interviews.
- Trustee Alex Barkas '68 dies unexpectedly at 64Nov. 22, 2011
A prominent life sciences venture capitalist who gave generously to Brandeis of both of his time and resources, he was a major force advocating for the sciences. He also strongly supported undergraduate education, the business school and the Rose Art Museum.
- Bernie Reisman dies at 85, was a Hornstein founderNov. 22, 2011
A pioneering educator who helped train two generations of Jewish communal leaders, he was widely respected as an outstanding teacher, mentor and scholar. In addition to the Hornstein program, he founded the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Brandeis (BOLLI).
Lawrence: Fight hate with free speech, scholarship Nov. 9, 2011The Brandeis president appeared with Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, Anti-Defamation League National Director Abraham Foxman and Gov. Deval Patrick before a packed house at Boston's Faneuil Hall to discuss 'The New Anti-Semitism' and its potential antidotes.
Kindness Week embraced, expands into communityNov. 9, 2011Now in its second year, Kindness Day has been extended to a week’s worth of outreach. It began Nov. 7 and runs through Nov. 11. Kindness Week is dedicated to showing appreciation to those who impact one's life, from friends and family to staff and professors.
- Wiesel, Patrick, Foxman, Lawrence discussing 'The New Anti-Semitism' Nov. 7, 2011
Hiatt introduces a database of internship reviewsNov. 7, 2011Students reflecting on their passions and identifying career interests now can browse hundreds of reports by classmates, and students who just completed internships can share their experience anonymously with others. Monthly raffle will encourage participation.
- Colleges Against Cancer chapter receives 'Leader of Hope' awardNov. 1, 2011
The American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer Chapter at Brandeis University received the “Leader of Hope” award at the Society’s New England Division Relay For Life Collegiate Leadership Summit in Marlborough, Mass. The award was implemented in 2006 as a way to honor Colleges Against Cancer chapters that go above and beyond and show true dedication to the mission's of the American Cancer Society and Colleges Against Cancer.
- Michael A. Koss, LA philanthropist, developer, elected a Brandeis trusteeOct. 31, 2011
Evening of art, music, joy hails reopening of RoseOct. 28, 2011Brandeis' renowned collection of contemporary art was on display at a public celebration of the museum's 50th anniversary and recent, $1.7 million renovation. President Fred Lawrence declared the reopening a new beginning, and three exhibits opened to mark the occasion.
Festive gala for friends kicks off Rose celebrationOct. 27, 2011Brandeis welcomed nearly 200 guests to a festive gala kicking off celebrations of the Rose Art Museum's renovation, reopening and 50th anniversary. The event debuted three new exhibits, and included an interview between Adam Weinberg '77, director of the Whitney, and pop-artist James Rosenquist.
Scholars of slavery, Dr. King will share Gittler PrizeOct. 26, 2011Emory's Frances Smith Foster is a pioneering researcher of pre-20th century African American life. Stanford's Clayborne Carson has devoted most of his professional life to the study of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the movements King inspired.
- Turkey earthquake supportOct. 26, 2011
- Brandeis named a best value by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Oct. 25, 2011
Brandeis University was named one of the best values in private education institutions by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The list ranks the top 200 private universities and liberal arts colleges that combine outstanding quality with affordability. Brandeis was ranked 23 out of 100 private universities.
- Kindness Week tradition continues with local community service projectsOct. 25, 2011
After a successful campaign, Kindness Day is back for its second year and has been extended into Kindness Week. Kindness festivities will take place during the week of Nov. 7 through 11.
- Sustainability Fund boosted by grantOct. 19, 2011
- 'Occupy' movements ignite some campus activistsOct. 7, 2011
Brandeis students are participating in the Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Boston protests, and they believe that this movement will continue to spread as an expression of unhappiness with the way America spends public resources, wages wars and deals with workers.
President to staff: Brandeis is solid, ready to dreamOct. 5, 2011Lawrence cites better-than-anticipated earnings on the endowment, performance on budget targets and giving to the annual fund drive as evidence that planning the university's future can shift from a focus on coping to thinking big.
- Provost Steve Goldstein appoints Anita Hill as senior adviserOct. 4, 2011
- Alcohol and drug policy report recommends broad emphasis on preventionSept. 27, 2011
A newly released report by the Alcohol and Drug Policy Committee concludes that Brandeis has an effective system to deal with urgent health and safety issues, and offers excellent treatment services. The report recommends a broad range of efforts to reinforce education and diagnostic capacity, and to further develop a social environment that discourages substances abuse. Administrators are now considering 'next steps.'
Search for new Rose Museum director is intensifyingSept. 26, 2011Brandeis is looking for a new leader for the renowned museum of modern art. The position has been vacant since 2009. Now an expanded committee and a professional search firm are accelerating the process of filling it. The goal is a short list by early '12.
Daniela Nicastro fulfills dream, swims with dolphinsSept. 17, 2011The Wellington prize was created by an anonymous donor as an unexpected windfall for hardworking junior faculty. Winners are encouraged to use their imagination and do something that they may have dreamed of but dismissed as irrelevant to their immediate and pressing career concerns.
Brandeis rises in U.S. News rankings of universitiesSept. 12, 2011The university ranks 31st among national universities, according to this closely-watched survey that includes the opinions of deans, provosts, presidents and guidance counselors, a position it shares with Boston College. Brandeis also rates highly as a school that yields good value for the costs involved.
- President outlines new strategic planning process and positive fiscal resultsSept. 8, 2011
At the first faculty meeting of the new semester, President Fred Lawrence explained how the administration will proceed to create the strategic plan that he promised at his inauguration, and said he expects to have a fully developed and approved plan in place by December 2012 to guide decision-making. He said the university should move boldly to envision its future, and named Provost Steve A.N. Goldstein to head the planning process. Lawrence also announced positive financial results for fiscal 2011, which ended June 30, 2011.
9/11 anniversary culminates with memorial, meal on SundaySept. 8, 2011
Video: Class of 2015 hits the ground runningAug. 30, 2011Friendly faces, helping hands and words of advice greeted more than 850 students from the Class of 2015 who began moving in early thanks to Hurricane Irene.
- Video: President Lawrence's address to the incoming Class of 2015Aug. 29, 2011
New students energized despite unusual move-inAug. 29, 2011Brandeis leaders shared various kinds of wisdom, told of many personal experiences and gave lots of advice as they welcomed the Class of 2015 to campus in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The storm that delayed orientation by a day created “an unusual move-in, to be sure,” but one that “in many ways captures all that I like best about Brandeis,” said President Fred Lawrence at the annual Brandeis Beginnings event in Gosman Sports and Convocation Center.
- New courses explore terrorism, religion, musicAug. 29, 2011
More than 40 new courses are being offered this semester, covering everything from the effect of 9/11 on daily life to explorations in the sciences, from contemporary social tensions in France to President Lawrence's seminar on punishment and crime.
- Gearing up for the arriving Class of 2015Aug. 27, 2011
This fall, just over 860 incoming first-year students are among those chosen from more than 8,900 applicants, the most in Brandeis history. These students attended high schools in 37 different states and 33 countries, from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe. In addition to those who will move in this weekend, an additional 108 admitted students will arrive in January as part of the Midyear cohort, bringing the total size of the class to about 970.
- Edie Wasserman, philanthropist, Brandeis supporter, dies at 95Aug. 24, 2011
Known as a tireless benefactor of charitable causes, Edie Wasserman – along with her husband, the legendary Hollywood mogul Lew Wasserman, established the on-campus cinema that bears their name and funded several scholarships. Opened in 1998, the Wasserman Cinematheque is a popular site for movie screenings on campus.
- Additional traffic changes to be observed Aug. 30 for returning student move-inAug. 23, 2011
- Traffic, parking changes to be observed for new student move-in Aug. 23, 2011
Sustainability Fund solar, bike programs expandAug. 19, 2011The Brandeis Sustainability Fund completed its first year with the erection of solar lights at the campus entrance, enlarging the bike-sharing program and more. The seven solar lights, which greet visitors at the main entrance, went into service in early August.
- Flagel named senior VP for students and enrollmentAug. 8, 2011
George Mason University admissions dean emphasizes importance of access to higher education and to engaging diverse students in solving social-justice issues. President Lawrence praises new administrator's record of innovation and commitment to the quality of the student experience. Flagel has designed programs to increase success rate of at-risk students and expand experiential learning opportunities.
Brandeis Magazine serves up food, food for thoughtJuly 26, 2011Whether you're interested in Asian-inspired sweets in Manhattan, the barbeque ribs and celebrity sightings in L.A., the future of sustainable agriculture or the role of food deprivation in developing-world conflicts, check out the summer issue of Brandeis Magazine.
Ellen Smith named director of Hornstein programJuly 21, 2011Ellen Smith has been named director of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University. Smith has been an associate professor at Hornstein, as well as an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Near East and Judaic Studies. She also co-directs advanced training programs at Brandeis for Jewish professionals and organizations.
- Myra Kraft '64, philanthropist, Brandeis trustee, dead at 68July 20, 2011
Mike Kotch named coach of swimming, diving teamJuly 12, 2011As the Lindsey Pool undergoes renovations, Director of Athletics Sheryl Sousa '90 announced Monday that Brandeis University has hired Mike Kotch as the new head coach of the men's and women's swimming and diving programs. Kotch has served as head coach and director of aquatics at Regis College since 2008.
Brandeis, plaintiffs settle Rose Art Museum lawsuitJune 30, 2011Brandeis University and four Rose Art Museum supporters who filed suit two years ago against the university over its handling of the museum during the financial crisis have settled the case and say they are now focused on the future of one of the region's greatest cultural treasures.
Magid reappointed as business school deanJune 29, 2011Provost Marty Krauss and Provost-elect Steve A.N. Goldstein announced today that Bruce Magid, who Krauss called a 'transformational leader,' has been reappointed to a second five-year term as dean of the Brandeis International Business School. His second term will run from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017.
- Summer dining options, the BBQ is backJune 27, 2011
- Sue Lanser named head of Division of HumanitiesJune 24, 2011
Lawrence speaks on universities of the futureJune 23, 2011The Brandeis president tells a packed crowd at the annual Israeli Presidential Conference that rapidly changing technology and society pose major challenges for which liberal arts education has the answers. He appeared on a panel of international educational luminaries.
Susan J. Birren, neurobiologist, appointed as new dean of Arts and SciencesJune 17, 2011She has won international recognition for her work in the field of developmental neurobiology, focusing on how functional circuits are established during nervous system development. She has also been recognized on campus for her leadership in academic administration and talent as an educator.
President, proud alumnus meet at the Jerusalem YJune 17, 2011President Lawrence's blog is hopping with news and observations on the trip of faculty and administrators he is leading in Israel. The goal is to develop collaborations in science, connect with alumni and friends and raise the university's profile with potential students.
Highlights of the university's 60th CommencementJune 8, 2011Brandeis' newest alumni celebrate their achievements with fellow graduates, proud parents and friends
- Supreme Court rules against Stanford in patent disputeJune 7, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with a drug company over Stanford University in a patent dispute. Brandeis and 53 fellow members of the Association of American Universities (AAU) had urged the Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court decision granting rights to Roche Molecular Systems for federally-funded research conducted at Stanford.
Steve A.N. Goldstein ’78 appointed Brandeis provost June 1, 2011Nominated by President Lawrence and approved by board of trustees, he holds an M.D. and Ph.D. in immunology from Harvard University, and is a leading authority on the molecular mechanisms underlying normal cardiac function and sudden, life-threatening heart diseases.
- Perlmutter, Goldberg, Alter getting alumni honorsMay 31, 2011
President Fred Lawrence will present the 2011 Brandeis Alumni Achievement Awards on June 11, during reunion weekend, to graduates who have made distinguished contributions in the fields of international business and television production and writing.
- Perez selected as Barbara Jordan Health Policy ScholarMay 26, 2011
Partners in marriage, law win major high court caseMay 26, 2011Michael Bien and Jane Kahn met freshman year at Brandeis, graduated together in 1977, practiced law together and, for 21 years, fought side by side to right wrongs in the California prison system. They credit Brandeis with making them advocates for social justice.
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