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Student speakers for commencement selectedApril 30, 2013Undergraduate Ellyn Getz and graduate student Enrique Levin have been chosen to give the student addresses at Brandeis’ 62nd commencement on Sunday, May 19. Getz is a double major in business and theater arts; Levin is receiving an MBA from the International Business School.
Brandeis Magazine has rare Beatles photographsApril 21, 2013The cover story features photographer Henry Grossman ’58, whose genuine friendship with the Fab Four gave him unique access to their daily lives, captured in some 6,000 rare photos he squirreled away — until now. There are also features on basketball in Afghanistan, comic escapades in China and more.
BEMCo celebrates 30 years of helping othersApril 18, 2013Thirty years and more than 7,600 calls after James Meisel '85 founded the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps, the organization will celebrate its anniversary with a gala in Sherman Function Hall.
Waltham Group hosting blood drive April 16-18 April 14, 2013
Dean Lynch presents Heller School teaching, mentoring, staff awardsApril 11, 2013Carole Carlson wins 2013 Teaching Award, Tatjana Meschede receives the 2013 Mentorship Award and Norma DeMattos is honored with the second annual Heller Staff Service Award.
Dean Birren names teaching, mentoring award winnersApril 11, 2013The 2013 honorees are Associate Professor of Psychology Donald B. Katz, Assistant Professor of Sociology Sara Shostak, Associate Professor of Biology James R. Morris and Associate Professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies and Women's and Gender Studies ChaeRan Yoo Freeze.
Four senior faculty awarded research leave grants April 10, 2013Brandeis University has awarded four senior faculty research leaves for spring 2014. These competitive grants relieve the faculty member of teaching duties for a semester, providing flexible time for major research projects and a small amount of funding for research expenses.
Dr. Rick Hodes to speak at 2013 commencementApril 4, 2013Hodes has spent more than two decades as a physician treating children in one of the world’s poorest countries. His work has been the subject of a book and three documentaries, and he has received numerous awards, including being named a CNN Hero.
Board of Trustees elects four new membersApril 3, 2013The dean of a leading medical school, a top corporate executive, a businessman whose family connections to Brandeis go back to the university’s earliest days and a community leader involved in Jewish and civic organizations were elected recently to the Board of Trustees.
Faculty, alumni remember Prof. Lawrence FuchsMarch 21, 2013Fuchs was a renowned authority in the emerging field of American studies, a giving mentor to students and fellow faculty members and a champion of social justice and community service. He had an enormous impact in shaping Brandeis’ core values.
Brandeis Board of Trustees elects new chairMarch 21, 2013Perry M. Traquina ’78 has been elected chair of the Brandeis Board of Trustees for a three-year term, effective May 19, 2013. He will succeed Malcolm Sherman, the philanthropist and veteran business executive who has served as board chair since 2007.
- Crew team names its new racing shell in honor of President LawrenceMarch 19, 2013
Lisa M. Lynch reappointed dean of Heller SchoolMarch 5, 2013A former chief economist for the U.S. Department of Labor, Lynch is an internationally recognized scholar on employment issues who led the creation of the Heller School's new strategic plan. The appointment is for a five-year term.
Senior staff hears dramatic defibrillator talkMarch 1, 2013After the university purchased a new defibrillator - one of many located around campus - for the Bernstein Marcus building, David Bunis '83, senior vice president and chief of staff, invited Dr. Eric S. Nadel '84 of Harvard Medical School to give a training session on how to use it.
Schwarzes' $3 million gift one of largest from facultyFeb. 27, 2013Professor emeritus Gerald Schwarz wanted to honor his parents, the Brandeis mathematics department, which he says "has done a lot for me,” and the university, where he spent most of his career. The solution? A bequest establishing a chair in mathematics in his parents' names.
- On the Move program returns, offers health and fitness supportFeb. 25, 2013
- Bill Imada plays career matchmaker at Hiatt Communications ForumFeb. 22, 2013
- Brandeis to resume normal class schedules and activitiesFeb. 10, 2013
Brandeis University will be open tomorrow and normal class schedules will resume.
- CAMPUS CONDITIONS UPDATEFeb. 9, 2013
The Brandeis campus is operating in a reasonably efficient manner given the significant impacts of Blizzard Nemo. The university plans to resume normal operations on Monday, February 11.
- SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: Brandeis University closed, Friday, February 8Feb. 7, 2013
- Text of Provost Steve A.N. Goldstein's message regarding forecasts of an impending blizzardFeb. 7, 2013
- Trustee's gift establishes Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life Jan. 17, 2013
MLK Day to feature Herman Hemingway, Chad WilliamsJan. 7, 2013The 8th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial “The Duty of A Dream!” will take place on Monday, January 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Shapiro Campus Center Theater. The keynote speaker, Herman Hemingway ‘53, is the first black man to graduate from Brandeis, and was a fraternity brother and mentee of Dr. King’s.
- One-day parking changes accommodate midyear student move-inJan. 7, 2013
- International Business School, Heller School programs praised, reaccreditedJan. 3, 2013
Special needs not a disability for cafe workerJan. 3, 2013Few people have had the chance to be featured on television, pitch at Fenway Park, act alongside Adam Sandler, introduce their state senator, compete in multiple sports and also get involved with the student population. Peter Filosa, a Usdan Cafe employee with special needs, juggles all of these activities.
De Graffenreid appointed SVP for communicationsDec. 20, 2012Ellen de Graffenreid has been appointed senior vice president for communications. De Graffenreid, an integrated communications and marketing leader, will oversee all university communications initiatives. She will officially assume her new role on Feb. 1, 2013, but will begin her transition immediately.
Brandeis mobile app updated with events and directory featuresDec. 18, 2012
Brandeis chefs share epicurian passionsDec. 17, 2012If you’ve ever had dreams of competing on 'Hell’s Kitchen' or 'Iron 'Chef,' check out what sous chef Zachary Kestler served up in a recent competition. We sat down with some of the Brandeis chefs to learn about their training and what direction they feel large dining facilities are heading in.
Employees recognized for their serviceDec. 11, 2012Ninety-nine university employees were honored for their length of service at a luncheon held in the Faculty Center Dec. 7. President Fred Lawrence also presented the Louis and Helen Zirkel Staff Award to Alasdair Post-Quinn of Library and Technology Services and the Lou Ennis Staff Award to Laurel Carpenter of the Anthropology Department.
Mort Mandel talks about doing good, doing wellDec. 10, 2012His family relationships and values had much to do with how he and his brothers turned a $900 auto-parts business into a $3 billion multinational electronics corporation. Mandel's new book explains how to be a great leader and how to hire great leaders.
Community invited to join in 'Messiah' sing-alongDec. 9, 2012The Brandeis community is invited to join in the annual sing-along of George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece 'Messiah' on Dec. 13, followed by refreshments, caroling, Christmas tree trimming and a Hanukkah candle lighting in the Shapiro Student Center atrium from 4 to 5 p.m.
Amb. Shapiro '91 hosts Lawrences, Israeli alums Nov. 28, 2012A long-scheduled Alumni Club of Israel reception in honor of President Fred and Dr. Kathy Lawrence turned into a joyous celebration of the truce in the Gaza fighting, which was achieved with the help of Ambassador Dan Shapiro '91.
Brandeis Magazine: History, anxiety, science and laughterNov. 27, 2012In the fall/winter issue read about Pulitzer Prize winner David Hackett Fischer, who marks a half century of teaching history at Brandeis this year; Daniel Smith '99, who discusses his memoir on the anatomy of anxiety; scientific research on the Higgs boson, and a poignant essay by Michael M. Appell, MA’79, about achieving emotional comfort as a gay man.
Irving Schneider, dedicated trustee, dies at 93Nov. 26, 2012Irving Schneider, P’75, H’83, a Brandeis trustee for nearly a quarter-century whose generous support of the Heller School for Social Policy and Management helped turn it into a nationally known center for health-care research, died on Nov. 23 in Palm Beach, Fla. He was 93. Schneider was a member of the Brandeis Board of Trustees from 1970-94, served as vice chair from 1971-83 and 1987-93, and was made a trustee emeritus in 1995.
From a fast day to a festival, Thanksgiving's unusual journeyNov. 20, 2012The Continental Congress proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving, in 1777. Presidents Washington, Adams and Monroe also proclaimed national Thanksgivings, but after 1815 the tradition faded. President Lincoln restored national observance during the Civil War.
Brandeis joins consortium to offer online learning Nov. 15, 2012Semester Online will be the first to offer undergraduates rigorous, online courses for credit from a consortium of universities. The program is delivered through a virtual classroom environment and interactive platform developed by a private online education company.
- Kaufman, Sundiata to talk on black-Jewish relationsNov. 3, 2012
The program, cosponsored by the Brandeis Black Student Organization and Hillel, will focus on the overall state of relations between African-Americans and Jews, but may also consider how the two groups are going to vote Tuesday, and why.
Stuart Altman to chair effort to cut health care costsNov. 1, 2012Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick cited the professor's 'deep and unparalleled' experience in public and private health care policy in appointing him chairman of the board that will oversee and set policy for a first-in-the-nation effort.
Tree damage, power cuts extent of Sandy's impactOct. 30, 2012Despite the weather conditions, many students celebrated their Monday off by hosting activities like touch football and tag via Facebook. President Lawrence expressed his appreciation for the many staff members who worked through the storm to keep vital systems operating, and he encouraged members of the community to remember the millions of people affected by devastating storm damage from New York south.
- University open and on regular schedule todayOct. 29, 2012
Brandeis University will be open and classes will proceed as regularly scheduled today, as Hurricane Sandy has declined to light rain and moderate winds. President Fred Lawrence expressed "heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of colleagues who worked... to complete our storm preparations.” Lawrence said that the staff will continue working to resolve the minor issues that arose during the storm. Please call Public Safety at (781) 736-3333 if you have any problems that require immediate attention.
- Classes canceled because of Hurricane SandyOct. 28, 2012
Monday classes have been canceled in cooperation with efforts by Gov. Deval Patrick to have the state prepared for the possibility of severe impacts from Hurricane Sandy. Food services for resident students will operate normally. Only essential staff personnel are to report for work. Students are urged to prepare by charging their mobile devices, securing a flashlight with fresh batteries and closing all windows. Any further announcements will be communicated by email and posted on the Brandeis homepage and BrandeisNOW.
Reinharz Hall created to honor president emeritusOct. 15, 2012The Brandeis Board of Trustees has voted to name Ridgewood A residence hall Jehuda Reinharz Residence Hall in recognition of President Emeritus Reinharz’s extraordinary contributions to the university over more than 30 years as an administrator and professor.
Ruth Shapiro, 95, helped transform BrandeisOct. 15, 2012Mrs. Shapiro died Sunday. Her philanthropic partnership with her husband, Carl, led to construction of three of the most prominent buildings on campus. She was dedicated to supporting underserved communities and people in need. The Shapiro team helped transform Brandeis into a leader in American higher education.
New answer to question of what’s happening on campusOct. 2, 2012New university events calendar makes it easier for the campus community and visitors to find out what’s happening around campus, share events with friends, sign up for reminders and add events to their own calendars.University will maintain the myBrandeis calendar through the fall semester to ensure a smooth transition.
- South Street detours on Columbus Day weekendSept. 28, 2012
The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail Company will replace the train-crossing tracks on South Street near the Brandeis/Roberts commuter rail station between Friday, Oct. 5, at 11 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. The work will force the closure to traffic of the South Street railroad crossing during that time.
- Community invited to break the Yom Kippur fast with the LawrencesSept. 21, 2012
President talks with staff about strategic planningSept. 21, 2012At his annual meeting with the staff, President Fred Lawrence reported on the status of the strategic plan for Brandeis currently being developed and the timetable for completing it. He urged staffers to give their input after a framework of the plan is presented in October.
Crown donation to fund chairs, home for CenterSept. 13, 2012The Crown family of Chicago has made a major gift to Brandeis University that will create three new endowed faculty chairs, help to provide a permanent home for the Crown Center for Middle East Studies and potentially jump start renovation of outdated mid-campus buildings.
- US News ranks Brandeis 33rd in nationSept. 13, 2012
New courses serve wide interests across campusAug. 29, 2012From discovering America to speech recognition to the Mafia and social justice, about 40 new courses will be offered to students this fall. Students can learn about the political environment leading to the Mafia’s rise in Sicily in the 1860s and how to build a speech application.
Professors talk about why they love to teach first-yearsAug. 28, 2012'When you teach an introductory course, you’re forced to confront the fundamental controversies in the field; forced to try to answer basic questions...,' says Robert Art, the Christian A. Herter Professor of International Relations.
- Temporary parking changes in effect Tuesday for returning studentsAug. 27, 2012
President urges freshmen to begin a search for selfAug. 26, 2012At Brandeis Beginnings and at orientation for international undergraduates last Friday, the leaders of the university stressed the centrality of the struggle for social justice to Brandeis' mission and identity.
Helping hands, broad smiles welcome Class of '16Aug. 26, 2012In less than four hours, the Class of 2016 was moved in. After unpacking, the 820 incoming freshmen and their families wandered through campus, running errands, meeting classmates and attending a variety of events designed to familiarize them with campus life.
- New class arrives from the four corners of the earthAug. 24, 2012
In the months leading up to their Brandeis beginnings, members of the Class of 2016 have worked for the disadvantaged in urban America and upper Amazon, volunteered with communal and religious organizations, made films and music, and studied and traveled just about everywhere.
Ken Kaiserman '60, a longtime trustee, dies at 73Aug. 22, 2012Known for his splendid bowtie, generosity toward Brandeis and love of theater, Kaiserman also was active in the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvanians Against Handgun Violence and the North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry.
Brandeis enjoys another strong fundraising yearAug. 21, 2012Giving by alumni who graduated within the last 10 years jumped 19 percent from last year, and total fundraising exceeded $60 million for the 13th consecutive year. Some 75 percent of the Class of 2012 contributed to the class gift -- the highest percentage ever.
- Temporary parking changes in effect Friday to help early-arriving studentsAug. 20, 2012
Longtime Tufts executive joins Brandeis senior staffAug. 13, 2012Recruited by Provost Steve A.N. Goldstein and appointed by President Fred Lawrence, Steven S. Manos says that as senior vice president and chief operating officer he will be "working with academic colleagues to create a stronger faculty and to provide a better education for the students.”
Brandeis Magazine summer issue: Let us entertain youAug. 9, 2012The summer Brandeis Magazine is a themed issue exploring the world of alumni in entertainment. It includes a profile of award-winning filmmaker Debra Granik '85, a photo shoot of three rising stars by Lois Greenfield '70 and much more. Available on campus and online.
- MAT program awards 27 degreesAug. 2, 2012
- President names search committee for communications vice presidentJuly 26, 2012
- Milton Gralla, Brandeis benefactor, dies at 84July 17, 2012
He and his wife, Shirley, supported a number of important initiatives at Brandeis, including the Gralla Fellows Program for journalists, the Genesis program for high school students, the Summer Institute for Israel Studies and the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute.
Rising star Chris Bedford named director of the RoseJuly 12, 2012At 35, Bedford will be among the youngest museum directors in the U.S. when he takes over at the Rose Sept. 15. He comes promising bold steps to open a new era in the museum's history and to more thoroughly integrate the Rose into the life of the campus.
- International Business School program ranked best in US by Financial TimesJune 18, 2012
Brandeisians sworn in to bar of Supreme CourtJune 14, 2012Many law schools conduct group swearing-in ceremonies at the Supreme Court for their alumni, but court officials believe Brandeis is the first undergraduate institution to do so. Alumni traveled from as far away as California for the event.
- Gully to take position at Sotheby'sJune 6, 2012
- Hebrew College honors Reinharz, TroenJune 5, 2012
- Brandeis wins grant to study if incentives boost routine mammography ratesMay 31, 2012
Figueroa appointed associate vice president for students and enrollmentMay 31, 2012
First class, 'Father of Green Chemistry' to be honoredMay 29, 2012Paul Anastas, M.A. '87, Ph.D. '90, credited as founder of the green chemistry movement that advanced the design and manufacture of environmentally friendly chemicals, and the university's first graduating class will be honored with Alumni Achievement Awards at a ceremony on June 9.
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, 2012The 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, 2012He 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.
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