Important Information
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
10:00a.m. to 11:30pm
Saturday and Sunday
2:00p.m. to 11:30pm
Phone
(781) 736-4770
Vendor Schedule
Download the Fall 2009 vendor schedule (PDF) for the Shapiro Campus Center and Usdan Student Center.
Shapiro Campus Center
The Shapiro Campus Center opened in 2002, thanks to a generous contribution from Carl and Ruth Shapiro. The center houses the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Student Life suite, the budget office for the Division of Students and Enrollment and the departments of Student Activities, Community Service, Student Development and Conduct and Orientation and First-Year Programs.
The campus center includes a 6,500-square-foot, three-story atrium and houses a bookstore, a 249-seat student theater, a café, a two-story computer library, study rooms, a commuter student lounge, meeting rooms and a student art gallery.
The campus center was designed by the award-winning firm Thompson and Rose in Cambridge, and is thought to be the “living room of the campus.” Several student groups have their offices in the campus center. They include the Student Union, Waltham Group, Women’s Resource Center, Triskelion, Student Sexuality Information Services, Peer Help Organizations, Brandeis Media Coalition, Photo Club (darkroom), Students for Environmental Action, Student Events, The Archon, The Justice, BTV and WBRS 100.1 FM.
The center is accessible by ID card 24 hours a day during the academic year. The operations specialist in Student Activities handles the day-to-day operation of the building, including room reservations, reset crew and club access rights. Custodial services are provided through Facilities Services. Aramark operates the Einstein Bros. café and Barnes & Noble operates the bookstore.
Shapiro Campus Center Philosophy
In support of the mission of Brandeis University, the Shapiro Campus Center is a space to promote and enhance campus life and unity. As such, the building is accessible to all members of the community, providing a safe environment for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff and employees of Brandeis University. The center is also designed to promote activities that complement the educational mission of the university.
The Shapiro Campus Center, a student-directed and administratively supported space, is a reflection of the passion, devotion, strength and enthusiasm found throughout the Brandeis community.