Updates and Statements
Brandeis was founded on the values of open inquiry, academic excellence, and an abiding commitment to social justice. The history of Brandeis has shown that commitment to social justice must be an ongoing effort in both learning and implementation in order to ensure equity for all.
The list of documents in this page relate to different general events and events specific to Brandeis around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
2020
July 24: Speaking out; Concerns about anonymous forums
May 29: Engaging as a Community around Systemic Racism (web)
2018
August 8: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Academic Year 2018 Update (pdf)
August 8: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Academic Year 2018 Update (web)
February 16: Trainings on Campus Protocols for DACA and Temporary Protected Status Inquiries
February 2: Upcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Presentations
January 1: Ombuds Annual Report 2018 (pdf)
January 1: Ombuds Annual Report 2018 (web)
January 25: Introducing Our New Muslim Chaplain
January 10: Introducing the Brandeis Ombuds
2017
April 7: Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office Hours
March 24: Invitation to discuss LGBTQ Faculty/Staff Association
February 2: Community Update - Immigration Executive Order and Resources
January 30: Community Discussion on U.S. Immigration Policy
January 29: In Response to Friday's Executive Order
2016
November 18: Update on Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
November 17: Reaffirming our Community Principles
November 14: Troubling Campus Incident
November 14: Town Hall for Unity, Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m.
November 9: Post-Election Discussions
November 2: Chief Diversity Officer Announcement
September 26: A Message to the Brandeis Community
August 29: Update on Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
June 12: Standing United with Orlando, Florida
June 3: Update on diversity and inclusion efforts
May 31: Brandeis’ commitment to founders’ values
March 18: Analysis of Campus Climate Results According to Race/Ethnicity/International Status
February 24: Update on diversity and inclusion efforts
2015
December 1: Draft Implementation Plan for Diversity and Inclusions (pdf)
December 1: Draft Implementation Plan for Diversity and Inclusions (web)
December 1: Reaffirming and Accelerating Brandeis' Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice
November 23: A Message to the Brandeis Community
November 20: An Initial Response to Concerned Students 2015
November 19: Concerned Students 2015 Email Demands
November 13: A Statement of Solidarity