Event Calendar
All Mandel Center events for 2020-2021 are subject to health standards, precautions, and protocols as determined by Brandeis University and the State of Massachusetts. Events may occur virtually. Please check back here for updates on our future events.
Fall 2020
October 7, 2020
1–2 p.m.
MCH 303, Mandel Reading Room
Only open to members of the faculty and invited guests.
Speaker: Aida Yuen Wong (Fine Arts)
October 21, 2020
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Mandel Atrium
Free and open to the public.
These concerts include a light lunch following the 45-60 minute performance.
October 22, 2020
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Rose Art Museum
Free and open to the public.
Speakers: Muna Guvenc (Fine Arts) and Sheida Soleimani (Fine Arts)
November 6, 2020
Barbara Mandel Auditorium, G3
Open to the public.
Refreshments will be provided.
November 11, 2020
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Mandel Atrium
Free and open to the public.
These concerts include a light lunch following the 45-60 minute performance.
November 12, 2020
Noon–1 p.m.
MCH 303, Mandel Reading Room
Only open to members of the faculty and invited guests.
Speaker: Erin Gee (Music)
November 18, 2020
3:30–5 p.m.
Rose Art Museum
Free and open to the public.
Speakers: James Mandrell (Hispanic Studies) and María Durán (Hispanic Studies)
Spring 2021
January 21, 2021
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Mandel Atrium
A celebration of the new year and faculty monographs published in the last year.
Open to the public. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
January 27, 2021
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Mandel Atrium
Free and open to the public.
These concerts include a light lunch following the 45-60 minute performance.
January 28, 2021
1–2 p.m.
MCH 303, Mandel Reading Room
Only open to members of the faculty and invited guests.
Speaker: Yuri Doolan (History & WGS)
February 3, 2021
3:30–5 p.m.
Mandel Atrium
Open to the public. Tea and cakes will be served.
Speakers: Ann Olga Koloski-Ostrow (Classical Studies) and Alexandra Ratzlaff (Classical Studies)
February 11, 2021
Noon–1 p.m.
MCH 303, Mandel Reading Room
Only open to members of the faculty and invited guests.
Speakers: John Plotz (English) and John Wardle (Astrophysics)
February 24, 2021
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Mandel Atrium
Free and open to the public.
These concerts include a light lunch following the 45-60 minute performance.
March 4, 2021
3:30–5 p.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Open to the public. Tea and cakes will be served.
Speakers: Eugene Shepherd (NEJS) and Michael Willrich (History)
March 10, 2021
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Mandel Atrium
Free and open to the public.
These concerts include a light lunch following the 45-60 minute performance.
March 18, 2021
12–1 p.m.
MCH 303, Mandel Reading Room
Only open to members of the faculty and invited guests.
Speaker: Faith Smith (English & AAAS)
April 5, 2021
4:30–6 p.m.
Barbara Mandel Auditorium, G3
Open to the public.
Speaker: Daphne Brooks, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of African American Studies, Theater Studies, American Studies, and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Yale University
April 7, 2021
12–1 p.m.
MCH 303, Mandel Reading Room
Open to the public.
Speaker: Daphne Brooks, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of African American Studies, Theater Studies, American Studies, and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Yale University
April 7, 2021
4:30–6 p.m.
Barbara Mandel Auditorium, G3
Open to the public.
Speaker: Daphne Brooks, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of African American Studies, Theater Studies, American Studies, and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Yale University
April 8, 2021
4:30–6 p.m.
Barbara Mandel Auditorium, G3
Open to the public.
Speaker: Daphne Brooks, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of African American Studies, Theater Studies, American Studies, and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Yale University
April 14, 2021
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Mandel Atrium
Free and open to the public.
These concerts include a light lunch following the 45-60 minute performance.
April 21, 2021
3:30–5 p.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Open to the public. Tea and cakes will be served.
Speakers: Harleen Singh (South Asian Studies)
April 22, 2021
1–2 p.m.
MCH 303, Mandel Reading Room
Only open to members of the faculty and invited guests.
Speaker: Sheida Soleimani (Fine Arts)