Category: Humanities and Social Sciences
Introducing the Winter/Spring 2020 edition of Brandeis MagazineJan. 23, 2020This edition of Brandeis Magazine includes timely features, faculty and student news, Class Notes, notable alumni books, and much more.
Howard C. Stevenson named 2020 Gittler Prize recipientJan. 13, 2020Stevenson, a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and researcher of racial stress and trauma, will visit campus in November.
Jonathan Sarna in the Times of Israel: antisemitism is a symptom of America's cultural crisisJan. 2, 2020Taking a historical look at times of high antisemitic activity in the U.S., University Professor Jonathan Sarna writes: 'although anti-Semitism victimizes Jews, it actually reveals far less about them than it does about the culture that surrounds and stigmatizes them.'
Why isn't there more diversity in teaching? The teacher pipeline offers some insightDec. 19, 2019Brandeis professor Joshua Goodman found college educated people of color in Massachusetts are considering careers in public education at lower levels than their white peers.
Vets with brain injuries at higher risk of suicideDec. 17, 2019A new study shows that soldiers with traumatic brain injuries often endure unbearable emotional suffering when they return from Afghanistan and Iraq.
Christmas trees in Jewish homes: a brief historyDec. 16, 2019A look at the rise, fall and subsequent rise of Christmas trees in Jewish homes.
These Brandeis pollsters have new insights into the American electorateDec. 12, 2019A nationwide poll conducted by Brandeis politics students makes a number of surprising findings of American electorate
Marshall Scholarship awarded to Troia Reyes-Stone '17 Dec. 9, 2019Reyes-Stone is the fifth Brandeisian to win the prestigious scholarship.
Gabriel Fontes '19 has built lasting connections in CubaNov. 14, 2019Fontes spent his summer working with teens in Cuba as part of a collective that promotes Afro-Cuban history.
Gamin, the Korean master musician, curates this fall's MusicUnitesUS Nov. 11, 2019The weeklong residency will remember and honor the “comfort women” who were forced into sexual slavery between 1932 and 1945 in occupied East Asia.
John Paul Lederach honored with Gittler PrizeNov. 1, 2019The peacebuilder, conflict mediator and scholar visited campus for a three-day residency Oct. 29-31.
Brandeis students Engage in public health around the worldNov. 1, 2019Brandeis students are learning about and supporting international public health efforts through PIH Engage, a student-run group connected to Boston's Partners In Health.
Developing a new model for mentoring in academic medicineOct. 24, 2019The National Initiative on Gender, Culture and Leadership in Medicine (C-Change) has been awarded a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study a mentoring program for mid-career medical school and teaching hospital faculty.
Heller School Dean David Weil testifies before congress on 'future of work' Oct. 24, 2019Weil testified in a joint subcommittee hearing Oct. 23 on what he calls "the fissured workplace."
Could elderly care use more spirituality?Oct. 21, 2019A Brandeis study found that workshops for clinicians significantly improved their comfort and ability when it comes to identifying and helping to address spiritual needs in patients.
Morton L. Mandel, P’73, H’89, philanthropist who gave to causes worldwide, dies at 98Oct. 17, 2019Mandel said his goal was to "light as many candles as possible" to help the less fortunate.
What are intersectionality, privilege and positionality?Oct. 8, 2019Vice president for diversity Mark Brimhall-Vargas explains these controversial topics in under 5 minutes in our latest podcast.
Discovered: The first literary American Jewish novelOct. 3, 2019Historian Jonathan Sarna tracked down the long-forgotten book that inaugurates the American Jewish literary canon. Read an excerpt describing Yom Kippur in Germany.
Listen: Podcast with author Zadie Smith and professor John Plotz Sept. 27, 2019Author Zadie Smith, who visited campus for this year's New Student Book Forum, was a guest on Plotz' podcast, "Recall this Book."
Introducing the Fall 2019 edition of Brandeis MagazineSept. 18, 2019Contents include features on university research, news about campus developments, updates from your fellow Brandeisians and more.
- Medical residents report widespread sexual harassment Sept. 17, 2019
A new study by physician Linda Pololi finds that female doctors in training still face significant obstacles to success in academic medicine.
The coming proxy wars between Turkey and Saudi ArabiaSept. 6, 2019The two countries are battling for influence and strategic power in the Middle East through surrogate governments and opposition groups in other countries.
These Jewish schools are getting it rightSept. 3, 2019Researchers went in search of models of excellence in Jewish education. Here's what they found.
How to make Jewish education betterSept. 3, 2019Top scholars in the field of Jewish education offer research-based methods and techniques to improve instruction at Hebrew and Jewish day schools.
Rebecca Cokley named 2020 Richman FellowAug. 28, 2019Cokley, a disabilities rights activist who has sought deeper connections across communities pursuing civil rights, will visit campus in the spring of 2020.
Collaboration and engagement abound at Summer Social Sciences LabAug. 7, 2019
'Once Upon a Time'…Professor Tom Doherty talked about Quentin TarantinoAug. 5, 2019"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," is already being mentioned as an Oscar candidate and a commercial smash. American Studies professor Thomas Doherty talks about Tarantino's unique career.
Listen: Professor Chad Williams discusses Chicago's 'Red Summer' of 1919 on NPRAug. 1, 2019Upon returning from World War I, African-American veterans encountered a wave of hatred and violence. Professor Chad Williams discusses the "Red Summer" of 1919 in this interview with WNYC's "The Takeaway."
Learning to navigate the American healthcare system…In 10 weeksJuly 17, 2019“Health, Law, and Justice” is part of the Justice Brandeis Semester, an annual, 10-week intensive academic program during June, July and August that combines classes, site visits experiential learning for course credit.
What's the future of American Judaism?July 1, 2019In the second edition of his prize-winning book, “American Judaism,” historian Jonathan Sarna looks at changing views of Israel, the decline of Conservatism, and where American Jewry might be headed.
New frontier: Gateway Scholars arrive at BrandeisJuly 1, 2019The Gateway Scholars Program is an intensive, seven-week English language program for high-performing and talented international students that combines critical reading, analytical writing, and academic oral communication.
Sue Berger Ramin named Director of Brandeis University PressJune 3, 2019Sue Berger Ramin, an experienced publishing professional, will join the Brandeis University Press (BUP) as Director, a newly-created position, on July 1.
How the ancient Romans spiced up their lives — pepper!May 13, 2019Whether it was for getting animals to mate or treating menstrual bleeding, the Romans found many unusual — and sometimes downright nasty — uses for the spice.
Israeli TV hits the big timeMay 6, 2019With shows like Fauda, Shtisel and Prisoners of War thrilling American viewers, scholar Shayna Weiss explains how Israeli TV developed and the role it plays in Israeli society and politics.
From Paris to Boston, the crucial role of fire chaplainsMay 1, 2019Rarely seen, fire chaplains often take enormous risks to provide support during disasters, such as the fire that claimed part of Notre Dame in Paris, write professors Wendy Cadge and Michael Skaggs.
Anthropology professor Sarah Lamb named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie FellowApril 23, 2019Professor of Anthropology Sarah Lamb, a cultural anthropologist who focuses on aging and gender, has been named a 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Lamb is the first Brandeis faculty member to receive a so-called “Brainy Award” from the program.
Shai Feldman, director of the Crown Center for Middle East Studies and Brandeis professor of Politics, named president of Sapir CollegeApril 12, 2019
John Paul Lederach named winner of 2019 Gittler PrizeApril 10, 2019The renowned scholar, theorist and practitioner of peacebuilding and conflict transformation will visit campus in October.
Watch: Digging in DesfinaApril 8, 2019Brandeis students see ancient Greece come alive with a combination of digital humanities technology and digging in the dirt. Getting hands-on experience in archaeology helps students develop original research topics and fully immerse themselves in classical studies.
ISIS and the rise of gangster jihadismApril 2, 2019New research by terrorism expert Jytte Klausen shows how Europe's criminal underworld is feeding ISIS.
The sturgeon, the fish that changed historyApril 1, 2019In a talk, environmental historian Nancy Langston detailed the amazing role the animal has played in the development of the planet and the growth of human society.
Podcast: Jack E. Davis, PhD'94, on his Pulitzer Prize winning book, "The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea"March 26, 2019On a recent visit to campus, Davis discussed "Gulf," his next project on the history of the bald eagle, and provided some words of advice on how students of history can improve their own writing.
Alejandra Bonilla '21: 'I have a voice and I can use it. I feel like I have to'March 26, 2019The anthropology, international global studies and Latin American and Latino studies triple-major makes a difference by volunteering and attending numerous rallies and protests.
Anna Deavere Smith honored as 2019 Richman FellowMarch 22, 2019The celebrated actor and playwright visited Brandeis for a two-day residency.
Zosia Busé '20 wants to make an impactMarch 18, 2019Zosia Busé likes to keep herself busy on campus, but her heart and soul lies with one particular activity: Her work with 'deis Impact, the annual festival for social justice at Brandeis.
Santiago Montoya Palacios '19 wants to know: 'Will this help make a positive change in the world?'March 15, 2019No matter what he's doing, the sociology and Hispanic studies double-major keeps this central question in mind.
- How livestreaming became a terrorist's toolMarch 15, 2019
Brandeis politics professor Jytte Klausen comments on the use of livestreaming in the terrorist attacks carried out on two mosques in New Zealand.
- Brandeis to offer first of its kind precollege program in LGBTQIA+ scholarship and activismMarch 13, 2019
Noted photographer Judy Glickman Lauder speaks about the "Danish exception"March 11, 2019Photographer Judy Glickman Lauder G'11 spent years photographing concentration camps. Her new book “Beyond the Shadows” tells the story of the Danish rescue of 90 percent of its Jews in words and pictures. She spoke about her photography at Brandeis on March 11.
The 5 must-read books about American anti-SemitismMarch 6, 2019Jonathan Sarna, one of the country's preeminent historians of American Judaism, offers his recommendations for anyone interested in understanding how we got to where we are today.
WGBH series examines "Caste in America,” including at BrandeisFeb. 28, 2019Heller School professor Laurence Simon served as an advisor to a major new radio and web series looking at the impact of caste, the religious and social hierarchy of Indian society.
MFA acquires pieces from Brandeis exhibitionFeb. 27, 2019In a first for the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute and Israeli artist Tamar Paley, the Museum of Fine Arts acquired three pieces from a 2018 exhibition in the Kniznick Gallery.
Brandeis celebrates 50 years of African and African American studiesFeb. 11, 2019The 50th anniversary celebration of the African and African American studies department at Brandeis featured Angela Davis '65, Julieanna Richardson '76, H'16, Hortense Spillers, PhD'74 and more.
Video: Brandeis AAAS 50th anniversary commemorationFeb. 11, 2019Take a trip through the history of the African and African American studies department at Brandeis, which marked its 50-year anniversary milestone with a two-day academic symposium.
Photos: Alumni, students and faculty mark 50 years of AAASFeb. 11, 2019Re-live some of the best moments from the African and African American Studies department's 50th anniversary commemoration in this slideshow.
The scholarly journey of Hortense SpillersFeb. 1, 2019Hortense J. Spillers, PhD'74, professor of English at Vanderbilt University, reflects on her academic journey as she receives the Alumni Achievement Award.
Professor Eva Bellin in the Washington Post: Will Venezuela’s military back — or abandon — Maduro?Feb. 1, 2019In a co-written Op-Ed in the Washington Post, politics professor Eva Bellin says Venezuela's military won't be the only factor in determining the future of President Nicolas Maduro's regime.
A Brandeisian in the Massachusetts SenateJan. 29, 2019Becca Rausch '01 had little campaign experience. That didn’t stop her from defeating a four-term incumbent.
Explore social justice at this year’s 'deis IMPACT festivalJan. 28, 2019The annual festival of social justice runs Feb. 3 to 9.
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