Category: Student Life
Brandeis community recognizes Transgender Day of RemembranceNov. 20, 2020Brandeis students, faculty and staff created lanterns and other artistic works to honor and recognize the transgender community.
COVID-19 won't stop the 'Mad Scientists' Club'Nov. 19, 2020Joseph Gelfinbein '21 co-leads the club for Waltham youth, which has made some adjustments to persevere through the pandemic.
Doing their part to repair the worldNov. 16, 2020These members of the Brandeis International Business School community stepped up with PPE Donations.
Watch: Brandeis behind the maskNov. 13, 2020Brandeis faculty, staff and students explain how they are working together every day to meet the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brandeis theater's 'Laramie Project' was a daring step into the unknownNov. 12, 2020Members of the cast were provided boxes of materials including lighting, headphones, costumes, props and a black curtain to transform their bedrooms and residence halls into mini-theaters.
Read the Fall/Winter edition of Brandeis MagazineNov. 6, 2020The latest edition of Brandeis Magazine features a deep dive into campus life during the pandemic, insights into the fight against racism, and news and updates about the university.
A student's perspective on volunteering at the polls on election dayNov. 4, 2020Alison Hagani ’22 volunteered as a poll worker at Ward 7 in Waltham, Massachusetts
'Virtual' college was a reality for Brandeis’ first studentsOct. 16, 2020Members of Brandeis’ inaugural class arrived in the fall of 1948 at a Waltham campus that consisted of three buildings and lots of hope. Watch members of the Class of 1952 reflect on Brandeis’ beginnings.
What can TV ads tell us about partisan polarization?Oct. 15, 2020Lucy Goodhart, a lecturer in international and global studies and politics, researches the connections between polarization and political advertisement on television.
Popular new course sheds light on Latina/x feminismOct. 15, 2020A new course explores the literature, art, self-expression and personal histories of Latina/x feminists across a wide array of identities, including Chicana, Dominican American, Cuban American, Salvadoran American and Puerto Rican.
Photos: A sample of what's on display at the Rose Art Museum this fallOct. 2, 2020The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis has opened to the university community, featuring an exhibition of works from artist Dora García and some of the most recent acquisitions from the museum's collection.
Brandeis students to the nation: VoteOct. 2, 2020The upcoming November elections have mobilized Brandeis students to get involved in the electoral process.
On track: Judges runners stick together amid uncertain fall seasonSept. 25, 2020The Brandeis Judges Cross Country and Track and Field teams continue training with added health and safety precautions.
Building a guide for exploring research and learning in WalthamSept. 22, 2020Sophie Trachtenberg ’21 and Simona Shuman ’22 led a new project that aims to support students, faculty and staff who want to learn more about and engage with Brandeis' home city.
Brandeis honors Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, H’96Sept. 18, 2020Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg visited Brandeis twice after being confirmed to the nation’s highest court in 1993.
Athletics director Lauren Haynie discusses racism with UAASept. 18, 2020The UAA featured Haynie as part of its “Conversations About Race and Racism” series, which seeks to lift the voices of people of color and recognize the challenges faced in both athletics and academics at the collegiate level.
Nonprofits are struggling to serve at-risk clients during the pandemic. This app can helpSept. 16, 2020This summer, a recent Brandeis International Business School graduate and two rising seniors designed, coded and launched a mobile app to help nonprofit organizations stay connected with at-risk clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TRIO SSSP Program awarded $1.7 million grantSept. 9, 2020The grant will support ongoing and new initiatives for students who are the first in their family to go to college.
How contact tracing at Brandeis works in five stepsSept. 4, 2020A team of contact tracers is helping stop the potential spread of COVID-19 by identifying close contacts of individuals who have tested positive for the disease.
A Shabbat-friendly daily health assessmentAug. 31, 2020Upon waking on Shabbat morning, respondents are instructed to consider their health status and answer four questions to complete their health assessment.
Decades in the making, women's, gender and sexuality studies is now a departmentAug. 31, 2020Like many pioneering academic programs created over the past decades, women’s studies at Brandeis struggled to win recognition and acceptance. Founded in 1975, it is now officially its own department.
'Write-ins' provide community and support - remotelyAug. 25, 2020The Write-in Studios by the University Writing Center provide a way for students from across campus to regularly get together to share their writing goals and dedicate some time to writing.
With both caution and excitement, Brandeis welcomes students back to campusAug. 24, 2020The pandemic upended the usual exuberant, all-hands-on-deck Move-In Day experience. Instead, students have made their way back to the Brandeis campus in small waves since early August.
Back to campus by the numbersAug. 24, 2020The significant digits behind the university's health and safety protocols for the campus community this fall.
The Class of 2024 by the numbersAug. 24, 2020The newest members of the Brandeis family are set to start their collegiate journeys this fall.
The curiosity factorAug. 14, 2020Jason Frank '22 launched an anthropology research study into American comedy.
Four ways campus will look different in fall 2020Aug. 11, 2020New health and safety protocols required new investments in infrastructure across campus
Brandeis Hillel embracing community as fall semester beckonsAug. 7, 2020Through a mix of in-person and virtual events and activities, Hillel will create opportunities for students to convene, learn and connect safely.
First-years come together remotely for memorable This Is Our HouseAug. 6, 2020Dean of Students Jamele Adams welcomed the Class of 2024 to Brandeis during an evening of slam poetry and reflection.
A summer program led to big things at Brandeis for Adrianna ShyJuly 28, 2020Shy first came to Brandeis for a summer program as a junior at Hampton University. Now, she is a PhD candidate and doing research in the NSF-funded MRSEC program.
Recalling 'Books in Dark Times'July 27, 2020Since COVID-19 became a global pandemic, professors John Plotz and Elizabeth Ferry have focused their podcast on a common theme: “Books in Dark Times.”
University launches Hire Brandeis 2020July 21, 2020We’re challenging Brandeis alumni, families and friends to share job and internship opportunities, or other career guidance, to help the Class of 2020 find meaningful work during this historically tough job market.
Herbert PhD'26, Khilji '20 named Fulbright ScholarsJuly 17, 2020- Brandeis announces decision on fall sportsJuly 14, 2020
Hiatt Career Center receives national award for career services excellenceJune 30, 2020The National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) recognized the career center for its excellence in adopting the Chaos Theory of Careers framework.
Brandeis World of Work interns get an education on adapting to a virtual workplaceJune 21, 2020Brandeis students awarded fellowships from the Hiatt Career Center’s World of Work (WOW) Summer Internship Funding Program are making the remote transition along with the rest of the working world.
Podcast series examines queer history at BrandeisJune 17, 2020Developed by Jay Collay '22, the series features three episodes, each with a different theme.
Teenagers are struggling in quarantine. This student is giving them an outlet.June 10, 2020Lauren Davis '23 is helping provide a digital platform for young adults to reflect on the challenges they're facing during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Heller School holds first Sankofa Community Conference on racial justiceJune 10, 2020
Teaching assistants celebrated for support in transition to remote learningJune 8, 2020The Graduate School of Arts and Science recognized teaching assistants with service and teaching awards this spring.
Brandeisians come together to face systemic racismJune 5, 2020
Brandeis faculty promoted, awarded tenureJune 5, 2020The Board of Trustees approved tenure for 12, promoted 6 to full professor at its January, April and May meetings
Mary Shimko '14 named Judges women's soccer head coachJune 3, 2020Shimko, a four-year starter in midfield for the Judges, succeeds longtime coach Denise Dallamora after serving three years as an assistant.
Building a bond with the Waltham communityJune 2, 2020From her family's Connecticut home, Hannah Borgida '21 is advocating for Waltham residents and has coordinated a pen pal program to help Brandeis student community-service volunteers stay connected with children in Prospect Hill Terrace.
New Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Office announces fellowships for faculty-student partnershipsMay 28, 2020Thirty-one undergraduates have received awards from Brandeis fellowship programs to partner with university faculty on unique and ambitious research projects.
Brandeis faculty honored with annual teaching and mentorship awardsMay 27, 2020Five faculty members have been recognized for their excellence in the classroom with 2019-20 teaching awards.
Brandeis Chamber Singers perform university Alma MaterMay 24, 2020An a cappella performance of the Brandeis University Alma Mater in honor of the Class of 2020.
VIDEO: Brandeis community congratulates Class of 2020May 24, 2020Members of the Brandeis community who have been a part of the lives of the Class of 2020 come together to offer well-wishes on their graduation.
Celebrating the Class of 2020: ‘The bonds we have as Brandeisians draw us together’May 24, 2020President Ron Liebowitz urges Class of 2020 to stand united and lead despite uncertainty caused by global health crisis.
VIDEO: Brandeis confers degrees upon the Class of 2020May 24, 2020In a recorded ceremony, and with assistance from Dean of Arts and Sciences Dorothy Hodgson and Provost Lisa Lynch, P’17, Brandeis President Ron Liebowitz conferred diplomas upon the Class of 2020.
Watch: Class of 2020 reflects on time at BrandeisMay 24, 2020Undergraduate Commencement speaker Victoria Richardson '20 offers well-wishes to her fellow classmates as highlights of the Class of 2020 at Brandeis play.
Students study seniors' views of COVID-19May 21, 2020In Sarah Lamb's anthropology class, the students extensively interviewed older adults about their reactions to the virus and even whether they'd be willing to let younger people get treatment before them.
Alert your hometown media about your graduation from BrandeisMay 21, 2020Here is a template for sharing news about your graduation from Brandeis University with local media.
The dedicated BEMCo crew combating coronavirusMay 18, 2020The student-run Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps prides itself on the quality of care its members provide and their fast response time 24/7 — including this semester during the coronavirus pandemic.
These community advisors persevered through the end of the semesterMay 15, 2020The CAs have helped answer questions, and provided assistance and support for students still living on the Brandeis campus.
Developing a web-based platform to support domestic violence survivorsMay 11, 2020Shai Dinnar ’20 and her team were among the winners in the MIT COVID-19 Challenge hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in April.
Brandeisians win prominent grants and fellowshipsMay 7, 2020Awards include a Boren scholarship, Goldwater scholarship, and Fulbright grants.
Jacob Smith '21 maintains connectivity with electronics workshopsMay 7, 2020Being thousands of miles from some of his classmates hasn’t stopped Jacob Smith ’21 from keeping up with one of his favorite campus activities.
Via social media, Simona Shuman ’22 supports chaplains on the front lines of coronavirusApril 29, 2020Simona Shuman '22 manages the social media channels for professor Wendy Cadge's Chaplaincy Innovation Lab, which is offering support to those providing spiritual care to hospital patients and staff.
How artificial intelligence is helping scientists find a coronavirus treatmentApril 27, 2020Computational linguist James Pustejovsky leads a Brandeis team in developing an artificial intelligence program that can sort through all the data we have on coronavirus.
Brandeis Phi Beta Kappa chapter elects 89 new membersApril 27, 2020The prestigious honor society has announced its newest members.
Remote learning in the age of COVID-19April 24, 2020Faced with the challenge of maintaining high-quality education while teaching online, professors are adapting and innovating -- everything from take-home tests to sharing pictures of their teddy bears.
- Brandeisians lend a hand in Waltham Mutual Aid networkApril 16, 2020
Jonathan Goldman ’19 and Talya Guenzburger ’20 are connecting people in need with those who can help in Brandeis' home city.
Brandeis preparing meals for healthcare workers at local hospitalsApril 14, 2020Brandeis kitchens have been preparing and delivering meals for hospitals across the Boston area during the coronavirus pandemic.
A social distancing reading list, selected by the Brandeis communityApril 9, 2020Have you had more than your fill of screen time while social distancing or quarantining? We’ve got some alternative options for you.
'Innermost truth is love': Brandeis parents donate 30,000 masks to Massachusetts General HospitalApril 9, 2020Hundreds of Brandeis parents donate critically needed face masks to Massachusetts General Hospital
How are college students coping with the stress of coronavirus? April 7, 2020A Brandeis psychology professor and her lab are studying how students are coping with the unprecedented stress that the COVID-19 pandemic presents.
Barre none: Lainey Solomon ’22 leads online workouts for Brandeis communityApril 6, 2020Brandeis athletics launches online exercise classes to help the campus community stay in shape while at home.
Not so random acts of kindness and expressions of thanksApril 2, 2020The last few weeks haven’t been easy, but along the way Brandeisians have shown kindness and generosity. Here are a few examples, submitted by individuals via email or social media.
- Brandeis intramurals offers e-sports to battle social distancingMarch 27, 2020
Hiatt Career Center virtualizes all activity for students and alumniMarch 23, 2020The Hiatt Career Center at Brandeis has virtualized all events, created a career FAQ page on its website and curated a series of online tools that will help develop or certify users in new skills.
Anita Hill named to TIME's 100 Women of the YearMarch 5, 2020In celebration of International Women's Day and the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the U.S., the 100 Women of the Year recognizes the most influential women of each year from 1920-2019.
Jose Antonio Vargas to deliver Deis Impact keynoteFeb. 28, 2020The journalist, filmmaker and activist will be the keynote speaker at this year's annual festival of social justice.
The African Diaspora and the Canterbury TalesFeb. 27, 2020In the new course, “Chaucer’s 'Global and Refugee Canterbury Tales,’" students examine voices and perspectives that have been long overlooked by the gatekeepers of literary scholarship.
How do Brandeis students choose where to study abroad?Feb. 19, 2020Brandeis offers more than 200 study abroad programs in over 60 countries. Here's how Brandeis students narrow down their choices.
Framework for the Future approved by Board of TrusteesFeb. 18, 2020With input from hundreds of Brandeisians, President Ron Liebowitz’s strategic vision sets the stage for the university’s next chapter.
Shifting the conversation on Caribbean historyFeb. 13, 2020While taking professor Faith Smith’s course Literature of the Caribbean in the spring of 2019, Dannie Brice ’20 had a moment of enlightenment.
She's training the next generation of entrepreneursFeb. 6, 2020Bozhanka Vitanova, MA ’16 created an algorithm to help businesses build better teams and boost their workers’ entrepreneurial 'muscle'
Still bearing witness: Terezin survivor shares her storyFeb. 3, 2020Mutiara Carney ‘22 spent time talking with survivor Inge Auerbacher before she delivered a talk to students on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Working at a world class art museum, right on campusFeb. 3, 2020As Sherman H. Starr Family Curatorial Interns at the Rose Art Museum, Emma Peters '20 and Hannah Kressel '20 have developed tours, tracked down information in the museum's archives and had front-row seats to see how exhibitions come together.
The making of a magazine: Laurel MoonJan. 31, 2020Brandeis' student-run literary magazine features poetry, prose and artwork from undergraduates across the country.
Introducing the Winter 2019/2020 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.
In the driver's seat, with Eleanor Roosevelt by his sideJan. 15, 2020For five days in 1955, Allen Secher '56 drove former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt around the Boston area in his 1949 Chevy.
When Martin Luther King Jr. visited BrandeisJan. 15, 2020Martin Luther King Jr. visited Brandeis three times from 1956-63. Listen to his speech "Justice Without Violence" delivered in 1957.
Easy as 1, 2, 3: Midyears move in to BrandeisJan. 10, 2020All 133 members of Brandeis University's Midyear class of 2023 has arrived on campus for orientation and the start of their collegiate journeys.
Dear Midyears: Welcome to Brandeis!Jan. 6, 2020Student writer Mutiara Carney '22, who came to Brandeis as a Midyear last January, shares some thoughts with the new Midyears arriving on campus for the start of the spring semester.
Age is just a number: Brandeis students find companionship with eldersJan. 3, 2020Companions to Elders connects Brandeis students with older people living in Waltham. Mutiara Carney '22 spoke with volunteers to find out why they love hanging out with their octogenarian friends.
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
Explore Waltham, the vibrant city Brandeis calls homeDec. 6, 2019Our students love Waltham. Whether you decide to walk, hop on the BranVan or ride a bike, there is a lot to explore minutes from campus. Discover shops, great food, the Charles River and more.
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