Category: International Affairs
Brandeis hosts scholarly look at the Balfour Declaration on the eve of its centenaryJune 21, 2017Brandeis University hosted the 33rd annual meeting of the Association for Israel Studies. The conference drew 450 participants who traveled from from all over the globe to Brandeis.
Cuban fencing team visits Brandeis and takes goldJune 21, 2017Ten representatives of Cuba’s fencing team participated in an annual fencing event at Brandeis and dominated their competitive field.
Lisa Fishbayn Joffe named interim director of Hadassah-Brandeis InstituteJune 12, 2017Joffe, currently HBI’s associate director, will begin serving as interim director July 1 following the retirement of founding director Shulamit Reinharz.
Brandeis neuroscientist Eve Marder '69 receives honorary degree from Tel Aviv UniversityMay 30, 2017- Brandeis undergraduates awarded Davis Projects for Peace GrantMay 17, 2017
- Our Generation Speaks wins innovation awardMay 17, 2017
Undergraduates, recent alumni and a PhD candidate win Fulbright grantsMay 5, 2017Established in 1946, the Fulbright grant program is an educational exchange that aims to foster cultural understanding between the United States and other countries. Nine Brandeisians were awarded the prestigious fellowships this year.
Brandeis awarded bust of Indian legal championMay 2, 2017The bust of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the father of India's constitution, was presented to Brandeis on April 29 during a special three-day conference regarding the caste system.
Social reform and the caste systemApril 24, 2017The Center for Global Development and Sustainability is being recognized for its work opposing discrimination based on caste.
Professor Dmitry Troyanovsky '98 is bringing German drama to Chinese theaterMarch 20, 2017Troyanovsky is directing a production of Marius von Mayenburg "The Ugly One” at the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center. It is a unique arrangement, and one that is entirely deliberate on Troyanovsky's part.
Brenton Easter '02: Treasure hunterMarch 7, 2017As an agent with Homeland Security Investigations' Cultural Property Division, Easter tracks down looted art and antiquities around the world.
Yujie Jiang '17 is in perfect chemistry with BrandeisFeb. 10, 2017Yujie Jiang '17 traveled halfway around the world from China to become part of the Brandeis community and has greatly enjoyed her time on campus since her arrival—from working in the chemistry laboratories to making lifelong friends and mentors.
Brandeis Magazine winter issue on campus and onlineJan. 24, 2017Be sure to pick up the latest edition of Brandeis Magazine for the inside scoop on President Ron Liebowitz's inauguration, as well as additional features and campus news.
University of Basel confers upon Brandeis IBS professor an Honorary DegreeJan. 4, 2017Brandeis International Business School Professor Stephen Cecchetti was among eight honorary degree recipients at the University of Basel's 556th Dies Academics in Switzerland.
Amanda Zehner, MA'11, is weaving business with social responsibilityDec. 1, 2016Zehner is the founder of Living Threads Co., which seeks to stabilize business for back strap loom weavers in Central America by connecting them with the US market.
Brandeis community opens home and heart this ThanksgivingNov. 21, 2016Faculty and staff members as well as alumni will host Brandeis community members from around the world at their homes this Thanksgiving.
Remembering Shimon Peres’ legacy for Israel and the worldSept. 28, 2016Former Israel Prime Minister Shimon Peres H'97, who visited Brandeis University twice during his political career, died on September 3.
Cuban musician builds ties with Brandeis by playing her violinJune 29, 2016Cuban violinist Paula Ochoa came to Brandeis for one week to participate in the Bach Unaccompanied Violin workshop at the invitation of music professor Daniel Stepner.
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