Hiatt Career Center

Update for Groceries and Supplies

Brandeis will now reimburse on-campus students for the full cost of a rideshare trip (Lyft, etc.) from campus to local grocery stores and pharmacies in Waltham. 

Commuter Rail

Brandeis will reimburse currently enrolled full-time undergraduate and graduate students for the full cost of a round trip commuter rail ticket (subject to limitations) for all eligible travel from the Brandeis MBTA rail stop to Porter Square or North Station. Effective dates for reimbursement are August 26, 2020 (first day of classes) through May 14, 2021 (last day of finals).

• Eligible travel includes: Trips for internships or jobs, academic purposes (enrolling in classes, or attending lectures), visiting libraries for specific research needs, visiting exhibits or sites (historic or cultural) associated with a student's classes or field of study.
• Eligible trips do NOT include: Trips for exclusively social purposes (e.g. attending a party, going on a date, visiting family or friends, or getting to the airport or South Station to take a trip).

Commuter rail trips must take place when there is no Brandeis Boston/Cambridge shuttle. Visit the Boston/Cambridge shuttle page for the full shuttle schedule. The cost of any additional travel from the destination train stop will be the student’s responsibility. Monthly passes do not qualify. 

Reimbursement:

• Gather your receipts from all your qualifying trips, receipts will need to be uploaded into the reimbursement form. For Lyft, please include initial and destination locations.  For the commuter rail, keep the emails if ordering online for tickets, if purchasing tickets at the station, scan or take a photo of each ticket, or if using the App take a screenshot of each trip.
• Receipts should be attached as .pdf, .jpg, or .png. If we are unable to open the attachment we will request resubmission of the request.
• Receipts must be submitted within 30 days of travel. 
• Complete the Transportation Reimbursement Form

Hiatt processes the refund requests twice monthly, on or around the 15th and the 30th of each month. If you are/were a student employee you'll receive a direct deposit otherwise checks will be mailed to the address you provide. Email HiattCenter@brandeis.edu with any additional questions.

This fund is used to assist students with funding for transportation expenses incurred while pursuing an internship for credit at Brandeis.

• Reimbursement may be used towards the expense of traveling to the internship (Examples: Uber fees, train or bus fees, tolls)
• Funds are limited and may not cover all travel expenses
• Hiatt works to support as many students as possible
• Funding is for one semester. If the internship is for additional semesters, a new request must be submitted
• Receipts must be submitted within 30 days of travel

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled degree-seeking undergraduate student and pursuing an unpaid internship for credit
• Preference is given to students with identified financial need (as determined by Student Financial Services)

Requests will be reviewed upon receipt each semester (fall and spring). Please complete this brief survey or contact HiattCenter@brandeis.edu to inquire about the possibility of fall funding. 

This fund is intended to support students by providing funding for activities which support their professional development.

What is eligible:

• Registration for online courses, certifications, skill-building trainings, webinars and other professional development events
• Traveling outside of Waltham for a job or internship interview
• Attending a conference or networking event on a professionally related topic

 Qualifications:

• Available starting on 11/20/2020
• Active, degree-seeking undergraduate students only
• Preference is given to students with identified financial needs (as determined by Student Financial Services)
• Multiple reimbursements possible, capped at $500 total per student

To request consideration, please complete the Request for Funding form. Requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If approved, you will need to submit receipts to receive reimbursement. Your request will be reviewed by the Hiatt Career Center. You should expect a response within 2 to 3 business days.

Questions, please contact HiattCenter@brandeis.edu

Marginalized students often lack access to resources such as studio space, mentorship, subsidized private music lessons, exhibition opportunities, printing technology, and so forth. In June 2020, the Division of Creative Arts publicly stated its support of BIPOC students’ opportunities to engage with and learn from the arts.

Arts Engagement BIPOC microgrants support Brandeis undergraduates whose creative work amplifies the voices of BIPOC people. The grants of up to $250 may be used for resources such as equipment, materials, studio time, lessons, workshops and so forth for creative arts disciplines such as (but not limited to) music, photography, curating, filmmaking, design, poetry, spoken word, etc.

Guidelines and the application form are on the Arts Engagement website. Questions? Please contact Ingrid Schorr, director of arts engagement, at ingrids@brandeis.edu.

The Hiatt Career Closet provides undergraduate students FREE access to professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events and other career-oriented activities and occasions. Our goal is to help students feel prepared, professional and comfortable when making a first impression without having to leave campus or spend a lot of money.

Hours of Operation

*Update - Spring 2021: Hiatt is currently operating virtually for the spring 2021 semester. If you are in need of items from the closet, contact the Hiatt Front Desk to schedule a time to come in: hiattcenter@brandeis.edu. We are complying with the University's social distance rules and can only have one student shopper in the career closet space at a given time.

How It Works

The Hiatt Career Closet is located on the second floor of the Hiatt Career Center in the Usdan Student Center. Students may take (and keep) any items of their choosing. Before shopping, we highly suggest that students review our online inventory to see what is available based on your specific needs.

Inclusion

The Hiatt Career Closet strives to include all shapes, sizes, and orientations. Each time a student visits the closet, they will be treated with sensitivity and respect. With the understanding that not all users identify with a specific gender, our garments are categorized into two categories: masculine style and feminine style. Within these categories are a breakdown of the item type (suit, jacket, blouse, pants, etc) and how many are in our current inventory. Students should feel free to shop in whatever category they choose. 

Donations

Accepted donations must be new or gently worn, in good condition and cleaned prior to donating. Items must be of high-quality: not ripped, stained, broken or missing pieces (buttons, zippers, straps). Review our donation guidelines and standards. 

Donations can be brought to the Hiatt Career Center during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) or dropped off in our donation bin after hours. For additional information, contact Kristin Menconi, assistant director of marketing and communications, at (781)-736-8718 or kmenconi@brandeis.edu.

Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center in partnership with the Brandeis Department of Community Service and the Division of Student Affairs.

Brandeis' free, on-campus food pantry is currently offering a Grab n Go system to provide a variety of non-perishable food resources and hygiene products for students. Students can pick up pre-assembled bags weekly, from noon-6pm on Tuesdays and Fridays starting Tuesday, October 27th.  To access the food pantry please complete the online registration form. For more information and details visit the F.R.E.S.H. website listed below.

Pick Up Location: Skyline Multipurpose room

Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

Contact: foodpantry@brandeis.edu

Learn more on the Graduate Student Affairs website.

Brandeis offers a variety of ways to financially support internship experiences.

Please refer to the list below to find Brandeis funding sources that best match your needs and criteria. Some funding is based on type of experience including undergraduate research and study abroad, others are based on particular fields including politics and women’s and gender studies, and others are focused on geographic location including the India Initiative.

• History Majors — Eugene C. Black Prize Internship (2), $1,000

• India Initiative Fellows

• Journalism Program — Esther Kartiganer Prize for Excellence in Journalism and Women’s and Gender Studies

• Latin American & Latino Studies Program — Jane’s Travel Grants

• Middle East Studies — The Crown Center Travel & Study Grants

• Peace, Conflict & Coexistence Studies Program Awards

• Politics — Research Circle on Democracy and Cultural Pluralism Undergraduate Summer Internship Grant

• Public Service — Eli Segal Citizen Leadership Fellowship

• Undergraduate Research — The Office of Scholarships and Fellowships; Division of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

• Study Abroad Scholarships

• Tauber Institute Undergraduate Research Grants - for senior thesis research in any academic discipline related to Jewish Studies

• Women’s & Gender Studies Grants & Prizes — Rapaporte grant for internships related to Women, Children or Gender

• Frances Taylor Eizenstat '65 Undergraduate Israel Travel Grant Program — competitive $2,500 grants for students pursuing academic or career interests in Israel: study, work, research or internship. Students from all departments and majors are invited to apply. Deadline: March 30. Questions? Email Keren at scis@brandeis.edu.

• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in the biological and physical sciences

• Funding for undergraduate research in the sciences

Foundation Grants to Individuals

The Library has a subscription to Foundation Grants to Individuals which provides details on foundations that offer scholarships, fellowships, grants, and a wide range of financial support to individuals. 

External Fellowships

The Office of Scholarships and Fellowships located within Academic Services can help guide you through the necessary steps in applying for academic fellowships such as Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall, Goldwater and others. Additional fellowships are listed in Handshake.

Jordan Liebhaber Scholarship for young adults wanting to do community service work projects, particularly those benefiting seniors.

The Hiatt Career Center can help you in tailoring your resume, and reviewing your personal statement, and coaching you through the interview process. If you are applying for an academic fellowship that requires Brandeis University nomination, you must work with the Office of Scholarships and Fellowships.

Brandeis’ WOW fellowship program is a highly competitive program that awards stipends to Brandeis undergraduates who pursue unpaid summer internships. Hiatt administers several types of WOW fellowships:

• Universal WOW

• Alexander P. Heckler/Governor Ann Richards Internship Fund in Politics & Public Service

• Judith Cossin Berkman '59 Endowed Internship Fund in Social Work

• Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund in Social Justice Fellowships

• Rauch Family Trust Internship

• Experiential Learning Internship Fellowships

• Jewish Communal Service

The YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund encourages gifted and enterprising liberal arts students to pursue careers in design, merchandising, retail and business. The program offers internships, career mentoring from prominent senior executives, and $5,000 scholarships for students interested in the business of fashion as a career.

Requirements:

• Eligible students must be a current sophomore, junior or senior. 

• Overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or above.

• Completion of a case study as part of the application. Students must work with a faculty member on the development of their case.

• Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a YMA FSF School Ambassador.

• Students must have a desire and passion to enter the Fashion Industry.

Brandeis is 1 of the 41 educational institutions nationwide selected to participate. For additional information about YMA and the scholarship fund, visit the YMA website.

To apply to the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund, contact Alice Kelikian.