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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.
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.
Joining an elite club: Three generations at BrandeisMay 15, 2012
Brandeis was omnipresent when Alana Abramson '12 was growing up. Her grandmother was Class of '55, and Alana first visited campus as a nine-month-old for her mother’s 10th reunion. Alana didn't come for the sake of tradition though; this was her place to "explode" academically.
Diving into the next phase of lifeMay 15, 2012
Members 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, 2012
Representing 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.
Brandeis interns witness the trial of Charles TaylorMay 4, 2012
Some of the Brandeis students currently working at international legal studies and human rights internships were on hand for the trial and conviction of warlord and former Liberian President Charles Taylor. In the aftermath, they reflect on what the experience meant to them.
Joyce Antler's class writes its own 'History as Theater'May 4, 2012
Eight students investigated events at Brandeis in 1970 that led to the involvement of students Susan Saxe and Kathy Power in the robbing of the State Street Bank in Brighton, during which a Boston police officer was killed. They wrote a play with the results of their explorations.
Sorensen Fellows urge students to change world April 30, 2012
Fellowships honoring the late Ted Sorensen present a unique opportunity for sophomores and juniors to integrate coursework with summer internships in the US overseas. Open to students in any major, the fellowships cover travel and living expenses.
Campus, local communities to join Celebration of ServiceApril 27, 2012
Held 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.
Chris Lau '12 wins a year of work, study in GermanyApril 26, 2012
He is one of 75 U.S. students chosen from among 500 applicants for an expenses-paid fellowship, supported by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag, to receive intensive language instruction, classes in a German university and a six-month job or internship.
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.
Fair offers summer and full-time job opportunitiesApril 15, 2012
The end of the school year is looming, but it’s still not too late to snag a great summer internship or full-time post-graduation job. Co-sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the International Business School's Career Development Center the Just in Time Job and Internship Fair will take place on Wednesday April 18 from 9 to 5:00 p.m. in the Levin Ballroom.
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."
Phi Beta Kappa elects 77 new members from class of 2012March 30, 2012
The Brandeis chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elected 77 new members from the class of 2012. Seven members from the class of 2013 were also elected. Gregory Petsko, the Gyula and Katica Tauber Professor of Biochemistry, will speak at the 2012 initiation ceremony during commencement weekend.
Deborah Bial ’87 to speak at 2012 commencementMarch 28, 2012
Two 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.
It must be spring, 'cause Bronstein Week's hereMarch 26, 2012
The 45th annual celebration in tribute to the life and legacy of Professor Leon Bronstein begins Wednesday. Bronstein, a professor of fine arts and Near Eastern civilization, was revered by his students for his passionate teaching style and zest for life. This year's events constitute a virtual tour of America.
Cardillo finishes 19th in NCAA fencing championshipMarch 22, 2012
A fencer since childhood, Julian Cardillo '14 had plenty of reasons to come to Brandeis: His elder brother, also a fencer, came here; he liked veteran Coach Bill Shipman, and he was attracted to the academics. This weekend, having made the nationals for the second straight year, Cardillo will compete at Ohio State. Beyond that, this would-be journalist's thoughts are beginning to turn to an attempt to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team.
Undergraduate from China pursues his interest in IndiaMarch 19, 2012
Terry Li, who grew up in China, began to act on his longtime fascination with India by taking 'Introduction to South Asia.' He went to India to live and work as one of the first Fellows named by the Brandeis-India Initiative. Now he tells his story, with videos and in words.
Brandeis placed on White House honor roll for community service commitmentMarch 15, 2012
Business school investment competition goes greenMarch 13, 2012
As a child growing up in Nepal, a mountainous country rich in exotic herbs, Archana KC's family meals always prominently featured the native cardamom plant. Now she and two business school colleagues have turned the memory into a marketable idea and an Impact Investing winner.
Islam Awareness Week begins March 12March 12, 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.
Legacy Fund sponsoring trip to poverty conferenceMarch 11, 2012
The Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund for Social Justice will pay for interested Brandeis students, faculty and staff to attend “The Other America Then and Now,” a conference marking the 50th anniversary of the ground-breaking analysis of U.S. poverty by Michael Harrington.
Nominate undergrads for their contribution to Brandeis communityMarch 8, 2012
Week of events highlights Russian cultureMarch 4, 2012
A local Jewish and Israeli performance ensemble that brings to life the music of their grandparents’ Russian villages, a cinematic journey into how the Holocaust impacted one Russian boy’s childhood and a visit from an activist alum just returned from political demonstrations in Moscow: these are just a few of the events to be featured as part of Brandeis’ fifth annual celebration of Russian Culture Week.
Asian American heritage will be celebrated during MarchMarch 2, 2012
The kickoff event, which begins at 7 p.m. Saturday in Levin Ballroom, will showcase the talents of many Brandeis students in performance of contemporary and traditional dance and music. It also will feature guest performers Ben Clement and Rooftop Pursuit. Free for Brandeis students.
Fr. Cuenin guides students, staff to Rome and vicinityMarch 2, 2012
When I came to Brandeis, never did it cross my mind that my college years would include a tour of Rome and the Vatican. As a young Jew from Rochester, Minnesota, I was most grateful to be invited and join Catholic peers in exploring the “Eternal City” on the annual trip led by Father Walter Cuenin.
Intercultural Center marking 20 years of campus diversityMarch 1, 2012
The 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.
Swings invade campus adding playfulness, mysteryFeb. 6, 2012
Red swings have popped up around campus, adding a touch of playfulness and mystery. Maayan Bar-Yam ‘12, the student behind the 13 installations says he feels it is important for adults as well as children to have a place to have fun and relax.
Zipcar grant keeps Brandeis programs rollingFeb. 2, 2012
A recently awarded $5,500 grant from the ZipCar Students with Drive program will help pay for students traveling to and from Experiential and Community Engaged Learning programs. Organizations that will benefit include the Charles River Public Internet Center, WATCH Tenant Advocacy Clinic and Healthy Waltham.
Office of Study Abroad names Gilman recipientsJan. 31, 2012
Six students named 2012 Sorensen FellowsJan. 31, 2012
Dunya concert to support aid for earthquake victimsJan. 26, 2012
The event, which begins at 7 p.m. Saturday In Slosberg Recital Hall, is the culmination of efforts of on- and off-campus organizations, in particular the Brandeis Pluralism Alliance and the American Islamic Congress. The music will explore the dichotomy of East and West in Turkish culture.
Pool opened, water fine, and good time had by allJan. 23, 2012
Despite the freezing temperatures and the fresh layer of snow outside, hundreds of students donned bathing suits to enjoy a mid-January dip in celebration of the reopening of the newly renovated Joseph M. Linsey Sports Center.
Come make waves: Pool reopening to put Brandeis back in swimJan. 18, 2012
Starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, an open swim for the campus community, competitive races and celebratory speeches by administration and student leaders will herald the return to operation of aquasport center for the first time since 2008.
New midyear class joins the ranks of proud BrandeisiansJan. 13, 2012
About 130 midyear students now call Brandeis home after moving in Friday morning. Orientation leaders helped ease the transition, while President Fred Lawrence and Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment Andrew Flagel offered advice and other words of wisdom.
President's trip to expand Brandeis' India presenceJan. 13, 2012
Professors and administrators will explore collaborations with Indian universities, meet with alumni and prospective students and present public programs focusing on some of Brandeis' core values and priorities.
Scores of midyear students move in at The VillageJan. 13, 2012
Midyear students are moving into The Village today to begin their college careers. Students will participate in a weeklong orientation session to help them learn the ropes and bond with classmates.
Fashion-focused students win scholarships, mentoringJan. 5, 2012
For the second consecutive year, all of Brandeis' candidates for prestigious YMA fashion scholarships have been accepted, winning $5,000 and access to internships and mentoring. Paul Rosengard '80, a past chairman of the fund praises their "talent, effort and organization."
Winter break: What students do when the campus closesDec. 22, 2011
Many students find alternatives to heading home for the holidays during the three- to six-week winter break. For those who live across the country, or in many cases, a different country, December and the beginning of the New Year is spent exploring with friends.
'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.
ESL programs grow with international student bodyNov. 28, 2011
As the international student body at Brandeis has grown, so have the options for students to improve their English language skills. From the Gateway Scholars program to the Writing Center, one-on-one tutorials to 'Business English' courses, Brandeis offers services to suit a variety of language needs.
International Journal projects student voiceNov. 17, 2011
Determined to bring global politics to the forefront of student conversation, Karia Sekumbo ’14 implemented his passion through media. His brainchild, Brandeis International Journal, will distribute its second issue Nov. 18.
Students to celebrate diverse cultures SaturdayNov. 17, 2011
Brandeis students looking for a taste of culture in Haiti, Africa and South Asia won’t need to travel far on Saturday afternoon. Rather than crossing an ocean, they can walk to upper campus for three events celebrating international culture through art, music, food, fashion and education.
ExCel photo contest, deadline Dec. 5Nov. 16, 2011
'The Comedy of Errors' runs through Sunday Nov. 10, 2011
Shakespeare's farcical folly of mistaken identity involving two sets of identical twins has been set to original music by Bill Barclay, who is directing the production. In the Laurie Theater.
Judges shut out SVC, 2-0, and are top-seeded in ECAC soccerNov. 10, 2011
Junior Lee Russo scored two goals off headers, one early and one late, to lead the top-seeded soccer team in the quarterfinals of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III New England championship tournament. The Judges host the semifinals and finals this weekend.
Kindness Week embraced, expands into communityNov. 9, 2011
Now 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.
Hiatt introduces a database of internship reviewsNov. 7, 2011
Students 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.
Diwali festival: Fashion, dance, food and — above all — lightNov. 4, 2011
The International Business School's World Court was transformed into a festive, carnivalesque space with fairy lights hung from the large windows and small, clay lamps holding candles lining the walls and contemporary Bollywood music echoing through the room.
Teece's road to Brandeis a fitting Senior Day taleNov. 3, 2011
Relationships that started 60 years ago at the second varsity football game played on Gordon Field helped senior soccer forward decide to join the Judges. Brandeis soccer teams wrap up their regular seasons this Saturday with games against UAA rivals from New York University.
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.
Segal Fellowship info session coming ThursdayOct. 31, 2011
Forget the snow; think summer 2012. Internships through the Eli J. Segal Citizen Leadership Program have offered positions with organizations such as Massachusetts Health Policy Forum, the National Partnership for Women & Families in Washington, D.C., and the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.
Turkey earthquake supportOct. 26, 2011
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
Christie Hefner '74 to speak in Student Union series Oct. 18, 2011
Green rooms strengthen drive for sustainabilityOct. 7, 2011
Interest in sustainability is soaring on campus. More than 450 students have pledged to reduce their impact on the environment, and that number is growing with new programs and opportunities to support green living.
'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.
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.'
Indie rock, environmental powerhouse Guster performs Sept. 27, 2011
Indie rock favorites Guster headlined the fall concert in Shapiro Gym, following an opening set by trio Jukebox the Ghost. The band wowed students with music from throughout their 20-year career.
Brandeis and IDC radio stations to try exchangeSept. 19, 2011
In a first step toward increasing contacts between the campuses, Presidents Lawrence and Reichman will be interviewed by students from both schools. Students may listen live at noon Wednesday, or sit in on the program in the Multipurpose Room of Shapiro Campus Center.
Brandeis in The Hague explores major legal issuesSept. 16, 2011
In its second summer, the program brought students to the heart of the evolving international court system, and to private briefings with distinguished international jurists. A semester program is scheduled for Spring 2012.
Guster to headline fall concert Sept. 24Sept. 13, 2011
Indie rock band Guster will headline this year’s Student Events fall concert on Sept. 24. Guster formed in 1991, when its three founding members met as Tufts University freshmen. The band broke into the mainstream with its third album “Lost and Gone Forever,” which was released in 1999. Known for its live performances and humor, Guster released its sixth studio album, “Easy Wonderful,” last year.
Community unites to recall victims of 9/11 terrorSept. 12, 2011
Students remember what it was like to be a fourth-grader who knew something was terribly wrong but couldn't understand what. President Lawrence speaks of his generations loss of innocence and security. Imam Eid called for unity to defeat terrorism.
Wander, a magazine of student experiences abroad, makes its debut at the Study Abroad FairSept. 11, 2011
First edition is a collection of essays, poetry, photography and paintings created by students recently returned from locales as distant and different as Cameroon, China and Copenhagen. The magazine was started with support from the Office of Study Abroad and the Office of Global Affairs.
Time to start thinking about study and work abroadSept. 11, 2011
Representatives of the Brandeis Study Abroad Office and 45 cooperating programs will disseminate information and answer students' questions at a fair to be held Thursday, Sept.15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Levin Ballroom. Also that day, the new student magazine Wander will make its debut.
Volunteerism one of strongest components of life on campusSept. 11, 2011
From tutoring to disability awareness, beautification projects to Big Siblings, more than 600 students volunteer each year with the Waltham Group. Volunteer recruitment night, which will be held on Sept. 14, is a chance to learn about the options.
Business school students immersed in TurkeySept. 9, 2011
International Business School MA and MBA candidates combined classroom knowledge with in-country experience, connecting with prominent business leaders and gaining an in-depth look at Turkey’s economy through the new Hassenfeld Fellow Overseas Immersion Program.
Discussion, memorial, meal will mark 9/11 anniversarySept. 5, 2011
This defining moment in US history has made us all more anxious and frightened than we were, says Professor Kanan Makiya, one of the panelists. It is a time to focus on building a better world, says Father Walter Cuenin, coordinator of the Interfaith Chaplaincy.
Sorensen Fellows grapple with reality in the fieldSept. 1, 2011
From helping victims of sexual abuse in Thailand to bringing art projects to children in Ghana to promoting nonviolent conflict resolution in Costa Rica to helping people with special needs enjoy summer camp in Texas – it was a typical summer for the Sorensen Fellows.
Video: Class of 2015 hits the ground runningAug. 30, 2011
Friendly 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, 2011
Brandeis 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.
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.
'Four Seasons' sort of guy goes bicycling in the bush in MaliAug. 24, 2011
Catholic Chaplain Walter Cuenin has been to the bush north of Bamako and the countryside above Port au Prince, Haiti, keeping in touch with Brandeis students and alumni and the projects they pursue in the spirit of giving back and promoting social justice.
South Sudan native enjoys revolutionary internshipAug. 23, 2011
Chiengkuach Majok MA '12 returned home just in time to see his native land become a nation -- and to participate in the figuration of the new country's financial information systems. He's done everything from investigating currency fluctuations to encouraging personal banking.
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
While college students are away, teens do more than playAug. 4, 2011
Summer programs for high school students let them explore Judaism with other interests
Rising sophomore defends environment through artJuly 6, 2011
Geneva Boyer, a rising sophomore, has won the attention of politicians, entertainers and advocacy groups like the National Wildlife Federation with passionate recitations of her environmentally-conscious poetry.
Sorensen Fellowship applications now available for sophomores and juniorsJune 30, 2011
Norton caps cross country career with national honorJune 27, 2011
Recent Brandeis University graduate Paul Norton of Amherst, Mass., has been named a third-team Capital One Academic All-America selection in cross country and track and field, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors Association. Last month Norton graduated summa cum laude with degrees in music and economics.
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