Program
You are invited to join fellow alumni, members of the Wien family, and current Wien Scholars on April 11-13, 2008, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lawrence and Mae Wien's founding of the pioneering Wien International Scholarship Program.
Friday, April 11, 2008
2-6:30 p.m. – Registration, Shapiro Campus Center
Meet up with fellow Wien Scholars and receive an updated schedule of weekend events and locations.
2:30-4 p.m. – Campus Tours, Leaving from Shapiro Campus Center
Curious about the many changes that have taken place on campus since you were a student? Take a walking tour with a student guide and learn about life at Brandeis today.
4-5 p.m. – Meet and Greet with Current Students and Faculty, Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library
Join current Wien Scholars and Brandeis faculty members for a reception. It’s a great opportunity to see your favorite professors, meet today’s Wien Scholars, and catch up with your fellow alumni.
6-10 p.m. – Cocktails and Opening Night Dinner, Levin Ballroom, Usdan Student Center
Greetings – Brandeis President Jehuda Reinharz, PhD '72
Welcoming remarks – Dimitrij Rupel, PhD '76, minister of foreign affairs of Slovenia and president of the Council of the European Union
Keynote speaker – Geir Haarde '73, prime minister of Iceland
Saturday, April 12, 2008
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Registration, Shapiro Campus Center
9 a.m. – Breakfast, Shapiro Campus Center
10 a.m. – Welcome and University Update, Shapiro Campus Center Theater
Jean Eddy, senior vice president for students and enrollment, and Nancy Winship, P '10, senior vice president of institutional advancement, will welcome you back to Brandeis and update you on the University today.
11:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion with Current Wien Scholars, Shapiro Campus Center Theater
How has the Wien program changed since you were a student? What is life like at Brandeis now for today’s Wien Scholars? Join us for this panel discussion, which will be moderated by David Elwell, director of the International Students and Scholars Office.
1 p.m. – Lunch with Current Wien Scholars, Sherman Function Hall, Hassenfeld Conference Center
2-4 p.m. – Panel Discussion with Former Wien Scholars, Shapiro Campus Center Theater
Wakako Kimoto Hironaka, MA '64, Japan – Member of the House of Councillors (Upper House of the Japanese Diet) and standing officer of the Democratic Party of Japan.
Haile Menkerios '70, Eritrea – United Nations assistant secretary-general for political affairs
Iroka Joseph Udeinya '76, Nigeria – President and CEO of Rocitus Corp.
Seung-il Shin '64, Korea – Senior advisor and chairman of Scientific Advisory Board, Celltrion Inc.
Moderated by Lawrence Simon, professor of international development, and director of the Master of Arts Program in Sustainable International Development and the Center for International Development.
6:30 p.m. – Closing Gala Reception and Dinner, Levin Ballroom, Usdan Student Center
Welcoming remarks – Malcolm Sherman, P '83, chair of the Brandeis Board of Trustees
Keynote speaker -- Vartan Gregorian, president of The Carnegie Corporation of New York and Brandeis trustee
Sunday, April 13, 2008
10 a.m. – Closing Brunch, Wien Faculty Center
Share memories of the weekend at a final gathering with new and old friends. Members of the Wien family will make closing remarks.
12 p.m. - Screening of The Last Jews of Libya, Wasserman Cinemateque, Sachar International CenterJoin Maurice Roumani '64 for the unforgettable tale chronicling how the Wien program helped to change his life and the lives of generations of his family.
