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Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fall Fest Advisors:
Stephanie Grimes
Director of Student Activities
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At the time Brandeis was founded, the trustees offered to name the university after Einstein in the summer of 1946, but Einstein declined, and on July 16, 1946 the board decided the university would be named after Louis Brandeis.
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Sunday, October 27th
8:00 AM - 12:00PM: Chabad 5K Race
The Chabad House at Brandeis and Chabad Student Club is delighted to invite you to its inaugural Ufaratzta 5K Run, in support of the Chabad House and the Chabad Student Club.
Ufaratzta (Hebrew) means to break out of your limitations and inhibitions, a key motto of Chabad, and there is no better way to do that than to walk or run 5K (3.1 miles). Siblings of all ages, as well as parents and grandparents are invited to join in this fun filled activity and support a great cause. More race details to come!
Advance registration through Brandeis Tickets:
Regular: $25; $20 Brandeis students; $10 children (under 12)
Registration at the door: $30
All runners will need to complete the waiver (pdf) in order to participate in the race. Waivers can be sent prior to the race to Alyssa Bickoff at abickoff@brandeis.edu.
10:00 AM: Catholic Mass
Bethlehem Chapel
Join us for a special service open to family and friends, with a continental breakfast following.
11:00 PM-2:00 PM: Presentations by the Royal Academy of Brandeis
Attend a variety of faculty presentations from several different departments on Brandeis. Several spotlights for this event include Robert Reitano from the Business department and his lecture on “Risk Management in the Corporate World,” Jonathan Anjaria’s talk on “Making Sense of India’s Megacities,” and many more!
12:00 PM: The Reform Club Luncheon
An informal “meet and greet” with Brandeis Faculty and Roosevelt Fellows where students and families are welcome to learn more about classes, majors, and any other academic point of interest.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Carnival on the Great Lawn
Come join us for an afternoon of fun, including special attractions, snacks and more! Spend some time with Brandeis' student clubs and departments on our favorite location to kick back and relax, the Great Lawn!
2:00 PM: Department of Theater Arts: Studio Series [title of show]
Merrick Theater
2:00 PM: Brandeis Players presents Boeing Boeing
By Marc Camoletti
Translated by Beverley Cross & Francis Evans
Directed by Jason Haberman
Tickets: $5 (students $3), on sale at Brandeis Tickets
7:30 PM: Catholic Mass
Bethlehem Chapel
Join us for a special service open to family and friends.