Global Brandeis

Global Fellows Food Drive

11/11 - 11/22 

The 2022 Global Fellows are hosting a food drive to support the Brandeis Food Pantry and Healthy Waltham.  There will be several boxes on campus to collect donations of non-perishable food items.  Location of the box include the Shapiro Campus Center and the ISSO Office, Kutz Hall Room 215. 

Donations will also be accepted at the ISSO sponsored events including the I Am Global Week Kick-Off (11/14), International Candy Tasting (11/15) and the Global Bazaar (11/17).  See details for each event below.

Sponsored by the 2022 Global Fellows. 

Global Scavenger Hunt

11/14 - 11/18 @BrandeisAbroad on Instagram

Global Scavenger Hunt Join the Office of Study Abroad for a Global Scavenger Hunt! In celebration of I Am Global Week, each day November 14-18, check the Office of Study Abroad’s Instagram page @brandeisabroad. Every morning we’ll post a trivia question—if you answer it correctly, you’ll be notified as to where you can find Globie hidden on campus. Be the first to find Globie and bring them to the Office of Study Abroad, Usdan 169, and win a prize!

#BrandeisAbroad Photo Display

View a gallery of winning photos from the latest #BrandeisAbroad photo contest, hosted by the Office of Study Abroad each year in collaboration with Create@Brandeis.

Exhibition: Amazons, Goddesses, and Wonder Women: A Fulbright Journey

Amazons, Goddesses, and Wonder Women: A Fulbright Journey is curated by Maya Rubio. 

Since 2020, Dodson has collaborated with several artists and scholars to translate her wood sculpture series “Amazons Among Us” into a variety of mediums, including poetry and animation. Dodson’s sculptures are inspired by legendary warrior women such as the ancient Amazons of the steppes, the Dahomey of West Africa, and the Rani of Jhansi.

As Dodson’s heroines transform through porous materials of wood, word, and pixels, this interdisciplinary collaboration honors the endurance of ancient storytelling and extends it towards a posthuman future. Earthy, sensuous wooden icons encounter digital avatars of infinitude. A score of poetry written by K. Melchor Hall grounds the environment. Amazons, Goddesses, and Wonder Women examines how historical and futurist feminist mythologies can evoke ancestral connection, a sense of resiliency, and belonging. Audiences are invited to consider their own presence amongst these figures and how they can help craft legacies of social transformation and restorative justice.

This exhibition features wood sculptures by Brandeis University WSRC Resident Scholar Donna Dodson, poems by Brandeis University WSRC Resident Scholar K. Melchor Hall, collaborative animations with Trina Baker, Lesley University Chair of Animation and Eric Keller, professional animator and CG artist, with concept art and 3D models by Lesley University interns Lexy Saunders, Paola Colon, and Sarah Clifford and posterboards by Brandeis University Student Scholar Partners Pilar Duvivier and Cyrenity Augustin. Alongside this artwork, the exhibition will feature feminist animations from Dodson‘s international colleagues, whom she met during her Fulbright US Scholar Artist Residency at Q21/MQ in Vienna, Austria, with her host, Tricky Women/Tricky Realities, the world’s first and only animation festival for women artists.

Sponsored by The Women's Studies Research Center

MELA

Theme: Yatra - Our Shared Journey

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 

Mela aims to celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of the nine countries of South Asia. The show will include both traditional and fusion dances, contemporary and classical music, and performances from students on campus and the greater Boston area. Mela's theme for this year is Yatra, a Malayalam location which stands for journey. Our hope is that this theme beautifully illustrates how our shared journeys have allowed us to share community and culture in a space that is representative of our ranging South Asian roots.

 Sponsored by the Brandeis South Asian Student Association (SASA)

Udon Night

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ridgewood Commons

The Brandeis Japanese Student Association is hosting Udon Night! Come down for games, prizes, and of course: udon!!!

Sponsored by the Japanese Student Association

I Am Global Week Kick Off

Come join the ISSO to kick off the activities for I Am Global Week! Connect with Brandeis staff and students to learn more about I Am Global Week! 

The first 50 students that stop by will get a t-shirt!!!

Sponsored by the International Students and Services Office, Office of Study Abroad, and English Language Programs.

 Documenting Black Italy

4:00 pm
Virtual Event: Registration information below

This lecture will host film director and activist Fred Kuwornu. He will discuss how Black representations are shaping and changing Italian Culture at large. Having worked on successful documentaries and films about Diversity in Italy, he will present various artists' work and his latest research on Black Italy.

For more details, registration link, and poster: https://www.brandeis.edu/romance-studies/events/index.html 

Sponsored by the Italian Studies Program

Cultural Connections through Storytelling

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sherman Function Hall

Are you an international student? Have you studied or lived abroad? Are you interested in learning more about the different cultures represented here at Brandeis? If you answered yes to any one of these questions, you won’t want to miss Cultural Connections through Storytelling, part of I Am Global Week. At this event, you will have an opportunity to dive deep into meaningful conversations about the cultural richness and diversity present here at Brandeis by sharing your personal experiences, and by listening to and connecting with others within the Brandeis community.

Plese register for the event.  Registration is encouraged, but not required. 

Registration Form

Cultural Connections through Storytelling is a collaboration of the Center for Spiritual Life, the Intercultural Center, and the International Students and Scholars Office.

Group Exercise Class: Zumba

 6:30 p.m.
Gosman Sports and Convocation Center

Register Online

Come join us for latin beats and dance moves!! 

Sponsored by Brandeis Athletics

Group Exercise Class: Zumba

7:45 p.m.
Gosman Sports and Convocation Center

Register Online

Come join us for latin beats and dance moves!! 

Sponsored by Brandeis Athletics

International Candy Tasting Event

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Blue Booth Outside Shapiro Campus Center

Come to the sweetest event of the them all!! Enjoy sweet treats and candy from around the world. 

Sponsored by the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) and the I Am Global Week Global Fellows.

Learn More about Biomedical Research in Siena, Italy

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online via Zoom

On this summer study abroad program in Siena, Italy, undergraduate students work at the Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, in collaboration with the Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences at the University of Siena. Learn more about this six-weeks research program, which includes cultural field trips, basic Italian language training, and guided visits to Italian hospitals or labs.

Meet Kahal and Jewish Life Abroad

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
Skyline Commons

This event will consist of a panel discussion among Brandeis students who have recently returned from abroad. Students in attendance will have the chance to hear specifically about the Jewish abroad experiences of those on the panel, from how they originally found Jewish opportunities in their host cities, to the accessibility of kosher food and Shabbat/holiday programming options (positive and negative). Part of the goal of this event will additionally be to introduce Jewish students curious about abroad to JDC Entwine/KAHAL, an organization that helps connect students with Jewish communities/experiences abroad via the organizations’ wide global Jewish network. Kosher dinner will be provided and subsidized by JDC Entwine/KAHAL.

Group Exercise Class: Zumba

 7:30 p.m.
Gosman Sports and Convocation Center

Register Online

Come join us for latin beats and dance moves!! 

Sponsored by Brandeis Athletics

Salbutes with Brandeis in Merida

Try a Yucatecan staple! These fried puffed corn tortillas are an everyday treat while studying on Brandeis in Mérida and will be given out first-come first-serve near the library walkway. Learn more about Brandeis in Mérida -- and how you can get a daily salbute while studying abroad there -- by clicking here.

Empoweing International Students for the Job Search Series: Searching for positions and interviewing

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Online Via Handshake

Zoom Link

As part of I Am Global Week: Join our virtual workshop to learn what resources to use for your internship and job search (where to search for positions, and what to look for), as well as how to network and prepare for interviews.

Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center and the International Students and Scholars Office

Language Dinner

Time: 6:00 pm -7:30pm
Levin Ballroom

The World Languages and Cultures Committee and the Division of Humanities, with generous support from the Provost and the Dean of Arts and Sciences, invite all members of the Brandeis Community (students, faculty, and staff) to experience and celebrate the linguistic diversity of Brandeis on the Language Dinner. Individual language tables will host speakers of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Yiddish. No matter your level of proficiency, you are welcome! The only rule is NO ENGLISH! (you will take a mini-language pledge before entering the room).

Sponsored by the World Languages and Cultures Committee and the Division of Humanities

China town Hall: An interactive webcast featuring Jon M. Huntsman Jr. Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, China, and Singapore 

Register Online

The NCUSCR (National Committee on US-China Relations) Chinatown Hall 2022 will be taking place in the International Lounge, Usdan Student Center, at 6:30 pm on Nov 16th, 2022. Please join Professor Gary Jefferson, Professor Peter Petri, Professor Elanah Uretsky, Dean Kathryn Graddy, and other thought leaders from Brandeis University for a meaningful conversation on U.S.-China relations and their impact on us. Refreshments and light appetizers will be provided. Please register for the event.

Sponsored by the Brandeis International Business School and The Asia-Pacific Cdenter for Economics and Business.

Group Exercise Class: Zumba

 7:00 p.m.
Gosman Sports and Convocation Center

Register Online

Come join us for latin beats and dance moves!! 

Sponsored by Brandeis Athletics

 Global Bazaar

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Shapiro Campus Center Atrium

The Global Bazaar features tables represented by student clubs, organizations, academic departments, local restaurants and artisans all representing the countless ways in which our community is global. Come join us for a cultural night of music, activities, and a sample of international cuisine! 

Sponsored by the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).

Supporting Refugees Abroad and at Home

Join IGS during I Am Global Week for a conversation about how to support refugees internationally and locally. Brandeis Senior Sara Goldstein will share her experience from volunteering as an English Teacher for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland. Marjean A. Perhot, Vice President for Refugee and Immigrant Services at Catholic Charities, will speak about her experience working with immigrants and refugees in Boston. Liza Gutina, a graduate of Brandeis (’03), will speak about Svitlo, a non-profit she co-founded in the aftermath of the war in Ukraine that collects information and resources for Ukrainian newcomers and presents it in a clear intuitive layout.

Sponsored by Brandeis International and Global Studies

Group Exercise Class: Zumba

 6:30 p.m.
Gosman Sports and Convocation Center

Register Online

Come join us for latin beats and dance moves!! 

Sponsored by Brandeis Athletics

Rice Night

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sherman Function Hall

Rice is a quintessential ingredient in Vietnamese and worldwide cuisine. We look forward in collaborating with BLSO , BAASA, JSA, TSA, KSA, and BC3 in showcasing our rice dishes that celebrates our origins, uniqueness and similarities.

Sponsored by the Brandeis Vietnamese Student Association 

Coffee and Tea Social with the Global Fellows

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kutz Hall, Room 215

Join the Global Fellows for coffee and tea at the International Students and Scholars Office.  This would be a great opportunity to learn more about the international community at Brandeis, and relax on a Friday afternoon with hot drinks as we celebrate I Am Global Week!!

Sponsored by the Global Fellows and the International Students and Scholars Office

Yum Cha: Heart Higher than the Sky

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Levin Ballroom, Usdan Student Center

Yum cha is C2B's annual culture show. We will be showcasing local student groups that have aspects of Cantonese culture that they'd like to share through storytelling, music, song, and dance. We have musical talent, dance troupes, dragon dances, and more!  The theme of this year’s show is about aspirations - together as one community, C2B invites you to explore your own dreams and hopes that provide a sense of direction and purpose.

Sponsored by the Club Cantonese at Brandeis

Africa's Best

BASO, Brandeis African Student Organization, is inviting you to attend our Cultural Show Africa's Best! This year our culture show will be a fashion show. The theme of the fashion show is centered around showcasing the diversity of Africa within countries that exist within the five regions of the continent; North, West, East, Central, and South. We plan to showcase the diversity of Africa through clothing, music, and art (photography, paintings, and art made by Brandeis students). Through this show, we want to highlight the exclusionary practices within the fashion industry and highlight the way clothes are made and expressed as an art medium.

Africa's Best will take place on November 20th from 6 pm - 9 pm in Sherman Function Hall. If you would like to attend our show, use this link to reserve a seat/s. We hope you can make it! Thank you for your time.

Sponsored by the Brandeis African Student Organization