Chapter Events
Online Chapter Events
The Online Chapter of BNC is both its own chapter and an extension of the inclusive virtual community created by active chapters and members from all over the world.
It is also an opportunity for chapters that organize fewer virtual programs to participate in programs that are organized by other members of the Brandeis National Committee.
Law Study Group
Third Tuesday of every month, 4-5:30 pm ET / 1-2:30 pm PT
Come together with fellow lawyers for exhilarating conversation that will help strengthen your memory into retirement.
For attorneys who miss the intense, intellectual stimulation of discussing issues of legal significance, this is a unique opportunity to participate in diverse conversation with attorneys from around the country.
The group is open to men and women. Potential topics include recent U. S. Supreme Court decisions, appellate cases, pending litigation of significance to the country, as well as non-constitutional issues, including legal-political cross-over issues. There’s no end to topics of contemporary and historic importance to discuss and debate. The group is led by Paul Fisher, a retired mediator/arbitrator/attorney.
The $25 registration fee is a donation to the BNC Professorship in Engineering Science.
National Men's Current Events Group
Second Tuesday of every month, 4-5:30 pm ET /1-2:30 pm PT
Through June 2025
Men of the Brandeis National Committee are invited to join a monthly current events study group hosted by the Conejo Valley/ San Fernando Valley Chapter. Share your opinion and hear a diversity of opinions from BNC members around the country.
Topics are proposed and voted on by members a week before each meeting. Group protocols support stimulating discussion without interruptions. Everyone has an opportunity to contribute to the discussion.
The $25 registration fee is a donation to the BNC Professorship in Engineering Science.
Banned Books Study Group
Third Wednesday of every month, 7 pm ET.
Led by BNC President Merle Carrus, P’12. Reading list includes:
- The English Teacher, by Yiftach Reicher Atir; Philip Simpson, trans.
- Catch 22, by Joseph Heller
- All the Rivers, by Dorit Rabinyan; Jessica Cohen, trans.
- Sophie’s Choice, by William Styron
- Call Me By Your Name, by Andre Aciman
- Lawn Boy, by Jonathan Evison
- Holes, by Louis Sacher
The $25 registration fee is a donation to the BNC Professorship in Engineering Science.
Recordings of Previous Online Chapter Events
1/7/25 Justice Louis D. Brandeis and the Legal Concept of Privacy (coming soon)
Chapter Events
Train Your Mind Day a/k/a Game Day
January 29, 2025
10 am-2 pm
Crystal Ballroom, Leisure World Clubhouse I
3700 Rossmoor Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD
A fun-filled day of bridge, canasta, hand and foot, mah jongg, Scrabble, Rummy Q or even a new game. Bring your friends, your partner, or just yourself. The $45 registration fee includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Hosted by the Greater Washington Chapter of BNC.
University on Wheels - Phoenix
January 10, 2025
SOLD OUT
Join Professor Avital Rodal as she shares the exciting developments in shaping Brandeis' future in science and engineering. She'll explain how the University's new engineering program will create unique opportunities for students to solve real-world challenges at the intersection of science, technology and the liberal arts.
Hosted by the Phoenix Chapter of BNC.
Book and Author Event: Carnival of Books
February 24, 2025
9 am-3:30 pm
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ
Six award-winning authors discuss their latest books in BNC Phoenix's signature literary event. Book sales, author signings and fabulous boutiques will be available before and after the luncheon and author presentations.
There are eight tiers of engagement beginning with the luncheon on February 24. Each additional tier adds more events and perks, including a dinner with the authors. Please consider joining us at the higher tiers to enjoy the most from this premiere event.
Featured authors:
- André Aciman • Roman Year • Memoir
- Paulina Bren • She-Wolves • Historical Nonfiction
- Fiona Davis • The Stolen Queen • Historical Fiction
- Stephanie Gorton • The Icon & the Idealist • Historical Nonfiction
- Shelley Noble • The Colony Club • Historical Fiction
- Scott Turow • Presumed Guilty • Legal Thriller
Moderator: Amy Silverman, Executive Producer of The Show on NPR
Hosted by the Phoenix Chapter of BNC. Proceeds support the BNC Professorship in Engineering Science.