Previous Events
Previous major events initiated by the Center include:
Richman Distinguished Fellowship in Public Life Lecture: Anna Deavere Smith
The Trials of Richard Goldstone
Gittler Prize Lecture: Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
A celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Ethics Center
Replacing the Rule of Force with the Rule of Law
Soft Vengeance: Albie Sachs and the New South Africa
For round-ups of other past events, see our News section or use the "Search" function above to search for a specific event or topic.
Upcoming Events
All events are free and open to the public, except where noted.
2020 Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life: Rebecca Cokley
"Achieving an Inclusive Democracy"
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Time and Location TBA
Join the Brandeis community in welcoming the 2020 Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life, Rebecca Cokley.
Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress, Cokley has worked as a disabilities rights activist to seek deeper connections across communities pursuing civil rights. Inducted into the inaugural class of the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame, Cokley has also appeared on the Vox/Netflix series "Explained" and "Last Week Tonight" with John Oliver.
The Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life was created by Brandeis alumna Dr. Carol Richman Saivetz '69, along with her children, Michael Saivetz '97 and Aliza Saivetz Glasser '01, in honor of Carol's parents, Fred and Rita Richman. The Fellows are selected from among individuals active in public life whose contributions have had a significant impact on improving American society, strengthening democratic institutions, advancing social justice or increasing opportunities for all citizens to realize and share in the benefits of this nation.
The Richman Distinguished Fellowship in Public Life is hosted by the Ethics Center on behalf of the Office of the President.
Questions? Contact ethics@brandeis.edu.