The University recently hosted a staff service recognition ceremony to honor employees who have attained 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service in 2023.  Our sincere thanks and congratulations to all of our dedicated staff for their service to Brandeis. Please visit the human resources website for the full list of service award recipients.

In addition, the University announced the 2023 winners of the Ennis and Zirkel Awards. Yasmine Vera received the 2023 Louis and Helen Zirkel Award and Anne Lazerson received the 2023 Lou Ennis Award. Congratulations to Yasmine and Anne for their dedication and significant contributions to Brandeis.

Gosman Area: The Foster Mod Resident lot and the Athletics lot will be closed starting Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Students displaced from the Foster Mod lot may park their vehicles in the East Quad lot.

Field event(s) parking is available on Saturday, May 18 until 4 p.m., at which time all vehicles must relocate and lots will close.

Hassenfeld: This lot will be closed for an event. All vehicles must be relocated to the south residence lot prior to 8 a.m. Saturday, May 18.

Vendor parking: Beginning Friday, May 17 vendor parking will be restricted to the south residence lot and East Quad lot.

Any vehicles not moved will be towed at the owner's expense.

A big congratulations to all of our upcoming graduates. Wishing you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors. May you reach all your goals.

The last day that graduating students can work as student employees is Sunday, May 19. All time must be reported in Workday by Monday, May 20. After this date graduating students will no longer have access to time entry. Please email sfs@brandeis.edu with any questions.

The financial aid renewal application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year has passed. Students returning for the next academic year who would like to apply for need-based scholarship funds must submit the 2024-2025 CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE , the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and copies of 2022 student and parent Federal Income Tax Returns. Students who wish to apply only for federal sources of financial aid need only complete the FAFSA (taxes will be requested upon receipt of this application only if necessary).

SFS began receiving FAFSA applications from Federal Student Aid (FSA) in mid- March and corrected applications in mid-April. You may check your Financial Aid Portal, which you can access via the link on the Financial Aid page in Workday, to see if your FAFSA has been received by Brandeis and if any further action is required. You may also check this portal to view any other missing documents needed to complete your renewal application. FSA has recently enabled the ability for students to correct their FAFSA forms (e.g., submit signatures, provide permission for the IRS data transfer, etc.). Please check our Changes to FAFSA page for updates.

Sign up for one of our 30-minute, one-on-one financial literacy sessions! We hope that you will take advantage of this great opportunity to ask questions about budgeting, managing debt, understanding your paycheck, W-2’s etc. Please click here to book an appointment today!

The end of the academic year is almost here! University Records Management (URM) would like to remind the Brandeis Community that proper records management protects the university and enables efficient use of our resources. All employees share a responsibility to practice good records management and to ensure that sensitive, confidential, and PII (Personally Identifiable Information) are handled appropriately. URM can provide guidance to help you keep Brandeis information clean by getting rid of ROT: Redundant, Obsolete, or Trivial records. As you plan your summer office clean outs, visit URM’s website to learn more about our services and your role in supporting the documentation of university history and legal and contractual requirements. If your department has records in off-site storage, review destruction dates to ensure that your records disposition is up-to-date. Contact URM at records@brandeis.edu with any questions or for more information.

There is still an opportunity to purchase Red Sox tickets. For a complete list of available games and pricing please visit the The Office of the EVP, Finance and Administration website.

Seats are in section RF box 97, row RR, seats 6 - 9. Tickets will be sold in pairs of two.

To purchase tickets please email Gail Jordan. First come, first serve.

Summer dining options are limited on campus. Einsteins is open 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sherman is open limited hours. Please check the What's Open website for updates.

For new and renewing members. Deadline June 7

• New Members – only $20 for the Club Card OR $60 for the Club+ Card
• Renewals - $50 for the Club Card OR $100 for the Club+ Card.

They will add the 12 months to your current expiration date.

How do you take advantage of these awesome deals?

Call: 1-800-313-8887 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST and reference promo code 450045 before JUNE 7 deadline. BJ’s Promotional Flyer (pdf)

Prefer to write a check? No problem, you can complete the BJ’s application form (pdf) and send it in! The Promo Code does not work online or instore.

Moodle Course Support for Members of the Brandeis Teaching Community: We invite you to visit our new Brandeis Guides for Moodle 4.0 or to sign up for a Moodle workshop or drop-in hours. The Library’s Instructional Technologists are here to help you in the move to Moodle 4.

With the transition to a new Identity Management software vendor this summer, maintaining office locations, mailstops, and phone extensions for the Office Directory will move to Workday on May 22. Users with access to the current Office Directory Management system will no longer make updates in that system as of May 14. Brandeis staff with the Department HR Partner role will begin to update office directory information in Workday on May 22. Department HR Partners will receive an email with instructions on how to maintain office locations for faculty, staff, postdoctoral candidates and contingent workers; they can also find instructions on the Workday@Brandeis website. You can find more information about the Identity Management project on the ITS website.

Brandeis guidelines are in place for purchasing and using technology, particularly computers and devices. We appreciate the community’s cooperation with the computer purchase guidelines that are consistent with the Brandeis Computer Procurement Policy. Adherence to the guidelines ensures compliance with the state and federal-mandated Written Information Security Policy (WISP) and the protection of devices with required security software. It also takes advantage of pre-negotiated pricing for software and maintenance. If you have any questions about the guidelines or need assistance placing your order, please email ITS at refresh@brandeis.edu.

• Imposter Syndrome – Wednesday 5/29, 1 – 2 p.m.
• LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond – Tuesday 6/4, noon – 1 p.m.
• KGA Program Overview for Employees – Thursday 6/13, 2 – 3 p.m.
• Just Breathe – Wednesday 6/26, noon – 1 p.m.

For more information about KGA and the services they provide call 1-800-648-9557 or visit the KGA Website log-in password: brandeis.

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC) plan offer free fitness and wellbeing webinars each week, including regular sessions of guided mindfulness, Zumba, yoga and rotating health and wellness topics. For a list of topics and registration information, please visit:

• HPHC Living Well at Home page
• Work Life Balance/ Well-Being Programming

Please register on the training website for the following workshop (presented virtually):

• The Sandwich Generation – Tuesday 5/28, 9– 10 a.m.

For more information please visit the HR training website or email us at farquhar@brandeis.edu.

• Tuesday, May 21, noon: Understanding Roth Contributions in your Workplace Plan. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the Roth contribution option, available in your workplace savings plan. This is a virtual workshop. Register Now

• Monday, June 10, noon: Five Money Musts. Learn about five basic money concepts to help you start your financial journey on the right foot. This is a virtual workshop. Register Now

Brandeis' Employee Assistance Program (EAP), KGA, is offering one free self-help book to every employee and their adult house-hold members. This offer expires on 07/01/24, so be sure to order yours now! Check out the KGA Bookshelf to explore dozens of self-help books chosen by experts on topics such as mindfulness, parenting, elder-care, menopause and more. If this is your first time logging in, be sure to first create a user account using log-in passcode : brandeis.

If you require an accessibility accommodation in the form of an audiobook or e-book, please reach out to info@kgreer.com.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. How do you care for your mental health? Mental Health Awareness Month is your gentle reminder to check-in. Learn more.

KGA is Brandeis' Employee Assistance Program, and your guide to emotional well-being. This service is provided by Brandeis University and is available to you and your adult household members. This is a free and confidential program providing solutions and support on any number of work-life. Take a few minutes to learn more!

• Introduction to KGA (3 minutes)
• Service Overview Video (17 minutes)

Call 1-800-648-9557 or visit the website. Log-in password: brandeis

Let's keep our community healthy! Human Resources and Occupational Health Services will be bringing the pharmacy to you on Thursday May 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This will be the last clinic offered until the start of the Fall semester. Faculty, staff, and their adult family members (ages 18 and older) are welcome to meet with licensed pharmacists on campus to receive seasonal, scheduled, and recommended vaccinations. Be sure to check your insurances' pharmacy coverage ahead of time. Get vaccinated.

The intercollegiate edHealth Walking Challenge is back. Brandeis, edHEALTH and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care are proud to invite you to take part in the Seventh 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 5,000 steps per day will be entered into a raffle to win great prizes each week.

For more information please visit Human Resources Benefit page under Work Life Balance/edHealth Annual Walking Challenge.

University Events has extended its scaled black-out period beyond Commencement through June 14. This extension is to ensure adequate planning and resources are available for the already scheduled events. During the black-out period, the UE team will not be able to support additional events other than those that are mission critical to the institution, including all events managed by the Special Projects team. UE event support typically includes scheduling of spaces, coordination of university support services (dining, facilities, MTS), rental and delivery of furniture or materials, event design, and timing or flow. Some events may take place during the black-out period without UE support, however. Campus facilities such as classrooms or multi-purposes spaces can be available for as-is space reservations, meaning that no additional services (custodial, catering, AV support, or furniture rentals/setup) are required as part of the reservation with University Events. If you have any questions, please contact university events or Lois Stanley.