Join Harvard faculty member Greg Kestin for an illuminating exploration of two possible trajectories for higher education's reckoning with artificial intelligence, and an opportunity to think about what you can do to make sure that Brandeis is putting its students on the right path to AI literacy. Enthusiasts and AI skeptics alike will find food for thought in this wide-ranging discussion about the future of education. Register now

Please join Occupational Health Services at the well-being booster event on November 6 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Levin-Ross Rooms (Hassenfeld Conference Center). This well-being booster event will be offering:

• On-site vaccinations to all faculty, staff, and their families (ages 4+); register. * COVID vaccinations are now available, and walk-ins are welcome. Please be sure to bring your pharmacy card.
• Education and resources about Understanding Blood Sugar and Diabetes
• Chair Massages

BUSAC and Faculty Senate are sponsoring a food and toiletries drive for the Brandeis Pantry from November 6 - November 17. The Brandeis Pantry supplies food and basic needs items to students who face food insecurity. The number of students utilizing the Brandeis Pantry have increased dramatically this fall and supplies are running low.

Donation bins will be placed in various places on campus including the Dean of Students Office (SCC), Student Financial Services (Usdan), Heller-Brown, Brandeis Library, Gerstenzang Science Library, Gryzmish Administrative Building and Gosman.

Please, no donations of expired foods, dented cans or fresh food (bread, meat, dairy, vegetables).

Item donations to the Brandeis Pantry may be made through the Brandeis Pantry Amazon wish list and monetary donations through the Brandeis Giving site (type in "Brandeis Food Pantry" in the Designation field).

The Brandeis Winter Coat Drive invites all students, staff, and faculty to come together in support of community members in need. As temperatures drop, many of our students and families face the challenge of staying warm. This initiative aims to collect new or gently used winter gear to ensure all students have access to proper cold-weather clothing.

• Donation Items Needed: Winter coats (all sizes, large size highly desired), hats, scarves, and gloves, sweaters and hoodies, warm socks
• Donation Guidelines: Items must be new or in good and clean condition, please ensure all zippers, buttons, and fastenings are functional, avoid donating items with stains, tears, or excessive wear.
• Drop-Off Locations: Graduate Student Center, Gzang Science Library 127, Bernstein-Marcus building entrance, Heller Building Entrance, Dean of Student Office, SCC 224, School of Business and Economic, World Court, Shapiro Campus Center Lobby, Usdan Student Center, Library entrance (collection bin by the main doors)
• Who Benefits: All donations will be sorted and ready for students to pick up from December 1 - December 10 at the Brandeis Food Pantry and the School of Social Management and Social Policy Coat Rack.
• How to Get Involved: Donate winter gear at any of the designated drop-off points, Spread the word across campus and social media using the hashtag #BrandeisWinterCoatDrive, Sign up to volunteer to help sort and organize donations

For questions or to volunteer, contact the Office of Graduate Affairs, Jing Zhang. Together, the Brandeis community can make this winter warmer for everyone.

International Education Week, known as I Am Global Week at Brandeis will be November 15 - 22. I Am Global Week at Brandeis strives to highlight and celebrate global efforts and achievements across campus, promote integration between domestic and international students and scholars, and showcase our global community. NAFSA: Association of International Educators, The Forum on Education Abroad, and the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) have pledged to uphold the annual tradition of celebrating International Education Week (IEW) in November.

Each year, Brandeis hosts a series of events on campus from student cultural performances, theater of arts productions to academic lectures, movie screenings, trivia nights, and the annual Global Bazaar!

Find a full list of events on the I Am Global Week website. We hope you will come and join us at any of the events throughout the week to celebrate.

The TAP mid-year review for staff is launching soon for employees hired on or before September 1. The capability to enter mid-year reviews into Workday will launch on Monday, November 10 and all mid-year reviews must be completed on or before Friday, December 12. Training sessions for managers and staff will begin the week of November 10 and resources are posted on the HR TAP website. Contact HR for any questions.