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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.
60th commencement weekend features ceremonies and celebrations aplentyMay 17, 2011
Honorary degrees to be awarded to New York Times columnist David Brooks, jurists Thomas Buergenthal and Nancy Gertner, cellist Yo-yo Ma, documentary filmmaker Errol Morris and President Emeritus Jehuda Reinharz at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22, in Gosman Center.
Sax Appeal tooted horns for just causes and just for funMay 16, 2011
The creature is creeping up behind them; they're almost out of time.... Together since freshman year, the seniors of the saxophone quartet look back fondly and prepare to head in different directions after their upcoming graduation.
Federal government honors Brandeis for community service commitmentMay 12, 2011
Brandeis University has been named to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The honor roll recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities. It is the federal government's highest recognition of commitment to service and civic engagement on campus and in the nation.
Brandeis Achievement Award winners namedMay 12, 2011
Five students – Sarah Azarchi, Yonatan Battat, Keith Frankston, Alexander Self and Zane Schnurman – can now add a Brandeis Achievement Award to their resumes. The award was established in 2004 by the Office of Students and Enrollment, in conjunction with the Student Union and the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences. It recognizes currently enrolled sophomores for outstanding scholarship and achievement. To qualify for the $5,000 per semester award, applicants must have a 3.5 and receive no other merit awards.
Brandeis-India Initiative selects inaugural fellowsMay 9, 2011
Program aims to increase the number of students studying and working in India, to match students' social justice projects with the interests of Indian alumni and partners and to promote the growth of mentoring and other relationships in the community.
Commencement parking and shuttle bus arrangements announcedMay 9, 2011
Senior Week line up announced, passes on saleMay 6, 2011
Senior Week, a seven-day pay-off for the years spent hitting the books, fills the time between exams' end and commencement with entertainment and celebration. This year's activities range from trips to Jillians Nightclub and Mohegan Sun to afternoon tea celebrating the accomplishments of the senior class and the Presidential Reception. Passes on sale now.
Second annual 'Night for Haiti' benefit at Mandel Center SaturdayMay 6, 2011
Parking applications for fall 2011 available onlineMay 3, 2011
Partridge awarded U.S. Dept. of State Critical Language ScholarshipMay 2, 2011
Bernstein Festival of Arts offered potpourri of sights, soundsMay 2, 2011
The annual four-day Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts ran the gamut of genres – with a wide variety of music, dance, theater, visual arts and children's activities.
World of Work Fellows announced for summer 2011April 29, 2011
From Istanbul, Turkey to Washington, D.C, recipients will travel to 13 states and 14 countries to intern in over 40 industries including architecture, international business, media, government, legal, museums, scientific research and real estate.
WATCH Out! 5K to raise funds for tenant advocacy clinicApril 26, 2011
Join Brandeis for the first annual WATCH Out! 5K Fundraising Run and Walk to raise donations for the Waltham Alliance To Create Housing Advocacy Clinic and help improve the lives of Waltham residents. The 5k run will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, on the Loop Road; there will be food and activities on the Great Lawn from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The run is $10 to register, which includes a free T-shirt and snacks.
Freshman competes in US chess championshipApril 25, 2011
Sam Shankland '14 has spent his spring break in St. Louis, Mo., competing in the 2011 U.S. Championship for chess. On Wednesday, April 27, Shankland finished in third place.
Liquid Latex, unique and risque, back for 10th yearApril 11, 2011
The annual performance is entirely student run: Students choreograph dances, design latex costumes, and paint mostly nude models with latex paint. The show is a favorite amongst Brandeis students, with a full house of approximately 700 attending annually.
Long-forgotten recording of Bob Dylan's Brandeis folk festival performance to be releasedApril 10, 2011
A recently discovered recording of Bob Dylan's Brandeis folk festival performance was released on April 12 – after sitting on a shelf for nearly a half-century. An alum who helped plan the festival looks back on that night and a collector shares how he found the tape.
Admitted Students Day attracts record numbersApril 10, 2011
Students who decide to attend Brandeis often have vivid memories of Admitted Students Day as when they first met a future professor or roommate. It's a chance to experience Brandeis as a student – attending events, staying overnight in a dorm or sitting in on a class.
Baseball, softball teams warming with springApril 10, 2011
Strong pitching and timely hitting have been the keys to recent successes. Brandeis placed two pitchers on the UAA All-Tournament baseball team and a shortstop on the All-Tournament softball team. The baseball team has passed last season's total wins.
Week-long schedule of events to highlight greener livingApril 8, 2011
Students launch chapter of Global China Connection April 8, 2011
A chapter of the The Global China Connection is emerging on campus this year. The group has organized a lecture on the history of chopsticks, an information session on studying in China and on Sunday, April 10, it will host the panel discussion, 'From Red to Green: The Intersection of Business and Environment in China.'
Hoops for Haiti benefit game won by students, 49-42April 5, 2011
The faculty and staff team was defeated in the second annual community basketball game sponsored by the Brandeis Haiti Initiative. Proceeds will go to ETE Camp, Hope for Haiti, Partners in Health and Japan earthquake relief. The win avenges a student loss to the faculty and staff team last year.
Film series aiming to foster discussion of sexual violenceApril 5, 2011
Culture X performances will let the imagination wanderApril 5, 2011
The 11th annual variety extravaganza of the Intercultural Center will feature dance, music and speech from across a broad spectrum of races, cultures and interests. The show is Saturday night, April 9. Free tickets may be had at the Shapiro Campus Center box office.
Japan Relief fundraising aiding victims of disaster April 4, 2011
Shaken by the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, members of the community are selling wristbands, folding origami cranes and dedicating events proceeds to displaced people who are without food and shelter.
Heller, Hiatt collaborate on new public health forum April 4, 2011
The president of Pathfinder International will keynote a forum on trends, challenges and careers in public health jointly sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the Heller School. More than 100 public health practitioners, researchers and students are expected.
Anniversary of Martin Luther King's death observed with week of eventsApril 4, 2011
Ethics Center sponsors 'Consequences of Blogging'April 1, 2011
Hoops for Haiti fosters community, raises moneyApril 1, 2011
The second annual Hoops for Haiti students vs. faculty-staff basketball game will be held Monday, April 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. Tickets are $5 and support the Brandeis Haiti Initiative.
Trustees approve pool repairs, network upgradeMarch 31, 2011
Repairs and renovations will enable the university to offer varsity swimming and diving again, plus a variety of recreational programs including open swim, fitness classes and club activities. Recruiting for swimming and diving teams will begin this summer.
TBA hosting improv fest at ChumsMarch 30, 2011
Student literary and art magazine sponsoring book drive for nonprofitMarch 29, 2011
Film collective hosting 48-hour festivalMarch 22, 2011
Buy a crop share, reap fresh produceMarch 18, 2011
Members of the Brandeis community can become a part of the Community Supported Agriculture movement by taking advantage of a partnership with Warner Farm. Pick up fresh fruit and vegetables on campus every week during the growing season.
Undergrad studies in Japan suspended due to emergency March 17, 2011
SKINS fashion show, tabling benefitting Japan, Chinatown centerMarch 17, 2011
Faculty presence grows overseas as new programs are launchedMarch 14, 2011
Brandeis, already ranked one of the top 20 research universities for sending students abroad, is launching two new study abroad programs in the spring of 2012. Applications are due April 13 for Brandeis in The Hague and the Brandeis University Middlebury Program in Israel.
Future of Egypt, Mideast subject of Global TableMarch 14, 2011
What has happened in Egypt and where the country may be headed is the subject of the first Global Affairs Table of the semester, which will be held Wednesday, March 16, in the Lurias Conference Room of Hassenfeld Conference Center.
Students to put new spin on 'Vagina Monologues'March 8, 2011
Student bridge team qualifies for North American championshipsMarch 7, 2011
Russian Culture Week offers art and educationMarch 4, 2011
The programs aim to introduce the broader Brandeis and local communities to various aspects of Russian culture, society and history. A highlight will be an exhibit at the Rose Art Museum of works by the Russian Jewish artist Felix Lembersky.
New programs offered for Justice Brandeis SemesterMarch 2, 2011
Students will have the opportunity to apply practical skills to an academic subject and develop close working relationships with faculty. Programs include: Civil Rights and Racial Justice in Mississippi; Mobile Applications and Game Development; and Filmmaking: From Script to Screen. Application deadline March 15.
Brandeis, Middlebury to offer Hebrew in IsraelMarch 1, 2011
Brandeis University and Middlebury College are establishing a study abroad program in Israel that will be conducted exclusively in Hebrew. Located in the city of Beer Sheva, and affiliated with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the program will begin offering classes in the spring of 2012.
Victor Vitkin becomes new director of Institute for Russian JewryFeb. 28, 2011
Spring sports preview: What's in store for Judges?Feb. 23, 2011
With basketball season headed into the final week of the regular season, it's time to look forward to the spring sports campaign. Here's a look ahead at what softball, baseball and tennis have in store for 2011.
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