Human Resources is pleased to announce the continuation of a flexible schedule option this summer for staff, starting Monday, June 8, and continuing through Friday, August 14.

Managers may adopt flexible hours for staff, where possible. Because our campus offers programs and classes throughout the summer, flex time can be approved by managers only as long as each department’s or unit’s work commitments are fully met, and departments and units are able to provide service five days a week. Whether a staff member may adopt a flex schedule is subject to the approval of that person’s supervisor.

The intercollegiate edHealth Walking Challenge is back. Brandeis, edHEALTH and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care are proud to invite you to take part in the third annual walking Challenge for all employees. While Harvard Pilgrim is hosting the Walking Challenge for all employees, this does not affect your medical health plan coverage and you are eligible regardless of your health insurance carrier.

Employees can compete individually or as a team. Each member of a team tracks their steps individually, but team members can walk together to help each other boost their step count. Everyone who meets the weekly step challenge of an average of 5000 steps per day will be entered into a raffle to win great prizes each week.

For more information and to get started please visit the Office of Human Resources website.

In 2019, more than half of US organizations faced a successful phishing and or malware attack, many of which began with a phishing email. In these uncertain times, cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts and phishing campaigns are on the rise. To learn more, visit the new phishing awareness webpage on the ITS website. Also, if you missed the May 14 webinar, you can view the recording and presentation on the ITS website. As a reminder, please report any suspicious emails to phishing@brandeis.edu.

Institutional Advancement and ITS have continued to host demonstration meetings with the three vendors selected to replace the Millennium system that supports the Advancement community at Brandeis. The virtual sessions with Affinaquest, thankQ, and UC Innovation have addressed a variety of topics including fundraising, communications and events, constituent records management, and gift administration. The vendors will be wrapping up presentations in early June. Institutional Advancement, members of the Alumni Association, central ITS, and other campus partners will then review final scoring documents and make a recommendation to the project sponsors the following week.

If you are interested in receiving a confidential link to watch one of the overview sessions, please contact Leigh Osler Creveling.

As we approach our fiscal year-end on June 30, the Division of Business and Finance would like to remind everyone of the important deadlines related to financial transactions and reports. Please refer to the year-end close memo provided on the Division of Business and Finance website, which lists various milestones and deadlines for fiscal year end 2020. 

Budget managers and others with financial transaction responsibilities should regularly review their department’s financial reports. Any adjusting entries pertaining to fiscal year 2020 should be submitted via Workday no later than July 17. For questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail any member of the Division of Business and Finance team. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

It's fresh, it's fun, it's CUSTOMIZABLE!

Sign up today for the brand new customizable Warner Farm CSA program, and receive a personalized box of fresh, delicious, locally grown vegetables, delivered right to the Brandeis campus. Our new CSA program offers the option to customize your shares and your delivery schedule, so you'll receive all the produce you love and nothing you don't! Choose from three sizes of vegetable shares, as well as fruit, flower, mushroom and egg shares. Deliveries take place from June through October every Thursday from 2:30-7 p.m. right to a new location, Gosman Athletic Center. It's the best way to eat healthy and local this season without breaking the bank! Visit www.warnerfarm.com/csa or email csa@warnerfarm.com to learn more.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Here at Warner Farm, we are carrying forth with our CSA for the 2020 season. We are eager to provide a fresh and reliable source of local produce in order to support and feed folks through these difficult times. We have been growing food for our community for over 300 years, and are prouder than ever to continue to do so. We want you to know that we are taking all steps required this season to grow, pack, and distribute our produce safely and responsibly. We are staying up to date with Mass.gov's resources and information, and are fully complying with all recommended precautions and procedures.

Please consider joining our farm family and signing up for our 2020 CSA program. Your support of our farm (and of local agriculture) means so much to us. We hope you will give us the opportunity to show our appreciation, and support you as well with fresh, delicious produce throughout the 2020 season. Hope to see you in June!

The Department of Facilities Services will be performing its annual electrical shutdown Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. This work allows the Department of Facilities to exercise and test equipment that is vital to the electrical infrastructure supporting Brandeis University.

Please visit the Department of Facilities Services web site for more information and to see if your building is affected.

If you have high school teens, Precollege Programs is offering outstanding online courses this summer that provide an opportunity for students to experience college-level work, and the exceptional community that Brandeis offers. All programs - App Design; Genesis; Global Health: Science, Medicine, and the Social Determinants of Health; Queer Academics and Activism; Race, Inequality and Social Justice; and Service Leadership - will run in July.

High school students who are dependents of Brandeis staff are eligible for one-third tuition remission. Please contact precollege@brandeis.edu with questions.

The deadline to register is Monday, June 1.

Explore your academic passion by taking a class online this summer.

Eligible employees may enroll in Brandeis Summer School courses on a space-available basis and receive up to 100%t tuition remission. Qualified spouses are eligible for 75% tuition remission, and college or high-school aged dependents are eligible for 50% tuition remission. Access forms and learn more about the tuition remission benefit.

The Summer School offers courses from a wide variety of academic disciplines with a range of course schedules. Session 1 (June 1 - July 3) and Session 2 (July 6 - August 7) will offer five-week courses via "remote learning," and Session O (June 1 - August 9) will also offer a number (now greatly expanded) of 10-week asynchronous online classes.

Summer registration is now open in Sage - view our course offerings and enroll today!