Category: Student Life
Rabbi Liza Stern deepens spiritual life at BrandeisSept. 19, 2017Stern served as an interim Jewish chaplain last semester, and from 1998 through 2001 she taught in the Hornstein Program of Jewish Communal Service. Now, she's in an even bigger role as acting director of spiritual and religious life.
Brandeis Student Union President Jacob Edelman ’18 excited to leadSept. 18, 2017As the new Student Union President, Jacob Edelman '18 has a number of initiatives he's focused on this school year to improve student life, sustainability and campus unity.
New grant program provides funds to students for community service projectsSept. 11, 2017Spearheaded by married alumni Mariah Rich Collins ’10 and James Collins ’09, the Rich/Collins Community Leadership and Impact Fellowship offers $5,000 grants to students with great ideas on acting locally.
Remembrance and reflection for Sept. 11Sept. 11, 2017The Brandeis community gathered Monday afternoon in remembrance of the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Brandeis 'dreamer' expresses anxiety for future after DACASept. 5, 2017Elias Rosenfeld '20 came here as a small child from Venezuela, then lost his legal status after his mother died when he was a seventh grader. He spoke with radio station WBUR about his concerns for the future.
Brandeis unites for Hurricane Harvey reliefSept. 5, 2017Brandeis students, faculty and staff came together from across campus to assemble blankets for victims of Hurricane Harvey. The blankets will be sent along with toiletries to the Greater Houston Food Bank.
New Master of Science in Business Analytics ProgramSept. 1, 2017The International Business School's new degree program combines data analytics and related programming courses with training in finance, marketing and business dynamics.
Support Brandeis' Hurricane Harvey relief effortsAug. 30, 2017Brandeis University's Department of Community Service, Waltham Group and Hillel are collaborating for 'Deis Donates to Hurricane Harvey Relief. Please consider making a contribution to the university's efforts.
Video: This is Our HouseAug. 29, 2017The Brandeis University Class of 2021 came together for This is Our House, a marquee orientation event featuring school spirit and the slam poetry talents of Dean of Students Jamele Adams, current students and alumni.
Class of 2021 takes its place at BrandeisAug. 28, 2017The newest members of the Brandeis family came to campus from across the country and the world for Move-in Day and to kick off their Brandeis careers.
Attention first years: what do you know about your new school?Aug. 28, 2017Take our quiz to find the gaps in your knowledge of all things Brandeisian.
Slideshow: Class of 2021 arrives at BrandeisAug. 28, 2017View the highlights of the Class of 2021's arrival at Brandeis for Move-in Day and the start of 'Deis Week, this year's New Undergraduate Student Orientation program.
Brandeis welcomes Class of 2021 for New Undergraduate Student OrientationAug. 21, 2017The Orientation program is packed with fun and informative events designed to give the newest Brandeisians and their families a warm welcome and a smooth transition into collegiate life.
Brandeis appoints new Hindu advisorAug. 14, 2017
Four from Brandeis named to UAA President's Scholar-Athlete TeamAug. 10, 2017Four Brandeis University student-athletes from the 2016-17 school year were named to the University Athletic Association President's Scholar-Athlete Team. This recognition is for student-athletes who earn first team All-Association honors and carry a 3.50 or greater cumulative GPA..
Brandeis course fields competition between Team Latkes and Team HamantaschenAug. 10, 2017Are you Team Latkes or Team Hamantaschen? Students in Brandeis' precollege programs course "Culinary Art and Anthropology" held a cook-off and debate to come up with the answer.
Scrabble champ Jack Peters ’20 has a way with wordsAug. 10, 2017Rising sophomore Jack Peters has a little-known secret: he’s a newly-minted Scrabble champion. The Concord, Massachusetts native just finished first at the North American Championships in New Orleans.
How to make chocolate orange cookies with GenesisAug. 7, 2017"Discovering the Art and Anthropology of Jewish Food," a course through the Genesis precollege program, focuses on the role food has played in the formation of Jewish identity while teaching basic culinary skills.
- Brandeis names Rabbi Elisabeth Weiss Stern acting director of religious and spiritual life and Jewish chaplainAug. 4, 2017
Longtime Boston-area Jewish leader previously taught at Brandeis
Some good news about the job prospects of PhD studentsAug. 2, 2017At the HackMyPhD event, speakers offered advice and personal perspectives on pursuing a career outside academia.
Attention First Years: What do you plan to major in?Aug. 1, 2017Take our poll and see what your classmates are planning.
International justice: Brandeis students do legal work abroad in The HagueJuly 28, 2017Working in a legal tribunal while studying international law is a hallmark of Brandeis in The Hague, a study abroad and legal studies program that offers undergraduates a global perspective on law and human rights.
A visionary solution to dry-eye syndromeJuly 25, 2017Brandeis Physicist Hermann Wellenstein is putting the finishing touches on Sclervey, a system to survey the sclera so patients with dry-eye syndrome and other corneal diseases can be fitted for lenses more efficiently.
- Larry Kanarek '76 steps down from Brandeis Board of TrusteesJuly 19, 2017
Nicholas Waller ’18 takes on the badminton worldJuly 7, 2017When he's not studying, Nicholas Waller '18 spends his time training on the badminton court in hopes of one day representing the United States at the Olympic Games.
Remembering Continental Coffee CompanyJune 30, 2017
Brandeis receives largest single gift in its historyJune 27, 2017A $50 million bequest from the estate of Chicago philanthropists Rosaline and Marcia Cohn will establish a fund to provide financial aid.
Thanks to scholarships, students launch into World of WorkJune 19, 2017The Hiatt Career Center’s World of Work (WOW) Fellowship program helps support students who have secured unpaid summer internships across multiple industries and geographic locations.
Photos: Brandeis University's 66th Commencement ExercisesMay 22, 2017Relive Brandeis University's 66th Commencement through a slideshow of images that capture all the energy, joy and happiness of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students of the Class of 2017.
Photos: These magnificent mortarboards were at the top of their classMay 22, 2017At Brandeis' 66th Commencement ceremony, many of the degree recipients used their mortarboards as a canvas for personal expression. This slideshow shows a collection of some of the decorated caps.
- Alert your hometown newspaper about your graduation from BrandeisMay 21, 2017
Rabbi Seth Winberg named Executive Director of Hillel at BrandeisMay 21, 2017Winberg comes to Brandeis from Metro Chicago Hillel, one of Chicago’s fastest-growing Jewish organizations. At Chicago Hillel, Winberg implemented a strong vision for urban Jewish life to serve the changing needs of young adults.
Brandeis Commencement 2017: Everything you need to knowMay 18, 2017The weekend schedule, a video live stream, parking information, background on honorary degree recipients and more.
Brandeis undergraduates awarded Davis Projects for Peace GrantMay 17, 2017- Our Generation Speaks wins innovation awardMay 17, 2017
Pop quiz: Guess who went to BrandeisMay 12, 2017Think you know who is who in the world of Brandeis alumni? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Watch: Brandeis seniors share favorite memories, look aheadMay 9, 2017Members of the Class of 2017 reminisce about their favorite professors and classes, look beyond graduation and reflect on the aspects of Brandeis they're taking with them.
- A look at what's on tap for senior weekMay 8, 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 students share their study tips for acing finalsMay 5, 2017Whether it's a paper, a project, a test, or a take-home exam, Brandeis students have you covered for study tips and strategies to get the best possible results on finals.
2017 Giumette Academic Achievement Award winners announcedMay 5, 2017The $5,000 award, which is given to five rising juniors annually, recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in their studies, made significant contributions to the community and have a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Three faculty honored with teaching awards from College of Arts and SciencesMay 2, 2017Students, faculty and alumni nominate those who have impacted their lives for the awards. The 2017 winners were recognized by Dean of Arts and Sciences Susan J. Birren in a meeting April 21.
Photos: 2017 Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts fills campus with imaginationMay 2, 2017Hundreds of artists flocked to campus for the annual festival from April 27 to 30. Dance, music, and theater performances happened each day of the festival, which was themed around sustainability.
Vineet Vishwanath ’18: Brandeis doesn’t mold you. It gives you the materials to mold yourself.May 1, 2017Brandeis forced Vineet Vishwanath '18 to get out of his comfort zone, which he says has played a huge role in opening his mind to new ideas and adventures.
Brandeis faculty featured in National Center for Jewish Film's 2017 festivalApril 25, 2017Film screenings and panel talks are being held across the Boston area as part of the National Center for Jewish Film’s 2017 festival from May 4 to 21, including discussions featuring Brandeis faculty and events sponsored by university departments.
At Brandeis, Judges swimmer Edan Zitelny ’17 discovered family, athletic triumph and new perspectivesApril 25, 2017Edan Zitelny '17 has made waves in and out of the swimming pool. A standout on the Judges swimming and diving team, he will graduate Brandeis in May and head off to medical school.
Priya DeBerry ’17 discovered community and opportunity at BrandeisApril 21, 2017Priya DeBerry '17, a native of Brooklyn, New York, discovered a diverse mix of people and academic opportunities when she arrived at Brandeis and has made the most of every moment on campus.
Jake Greenberg '18 is mapping his future at BrandeisApril 14, 2017The Environmental Studies and Business double major has developed a passion for building maps with geographic information systems.
Video: Intercultural Center celebrates 25 yearsApril 14, 2017The Intercultural Center will hold 25th anniversary festivities on April 28 and 29. In this video, current students describe the impact the center has had on them.
Join hundreds of performers, visual artists at Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative ArtsApril 14, 2017The theme for this year’s festival, which runs from April 27 to 30, is sustainability. Featured artists include Jennie C. Jones, BIG NAZO and Mystic Paper Beasts theater troupe.
Marcelo Brociner '18 found his flow at BrandeisApril 7, 2017Brociner, a Somerville, Mass. native, is an anthropology and international and global studies double major who is minoring in Creativity, the Arts and Social Transformation. He's also a budding hip-hop artist.
Brandeis unites with peers to support lawsuit opposing travel banApril 4, 2017A group of 31 schools filed a federal court brief arguing that the ban threatens the ability of U.S. universities to attract top talent. It urges that a previous court decision to block the ban be upheld.
Michelle Banayan ’18 shines in storytelling and journalism at BrandeisApril 4, 2017Michelle Banayan '18 has a passion for sharing stories — both visually and via written word — and has honed her craft of storytelling in her pursuit and study of journalism at Brandeis.
Intercultural Center celebrates past, present and futureApril 4, 2017The Intercultural Center marks its 25-year anniversary this April by welcoming back to campus many of its founding alumni leaders for a special celebration.
Going the extra mileMarch 31, 2017Saint Cyr Dimanche ’19, a native of the Central African Republic, is gearing up for his first Boston Marathon. The Myra Kraft Transition Year Program Scholar started distance running only three years ago, but getting up to speed quickly is something he is used to.
At Brandeis, a symposium for black livesMarch 30, 2017"Black Lives Matter: Local Movements, Global Futures" featured a series of teach-ins organized by students from courses taught by professors Chad Williams and Aliyyah Abdur-Rahman.
Brandeis chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elects 99 new membersMarch 24, 2017Of the new members, 91 come from the class of 2017 and 8 come from the class of 2018. They will be recognized in a ceremony on May 20 at 1:30 in Spingold Theater Center.
Heather Spector '17 is ready to mix business with social responsibilityMarch 24, 2017Spector, a business and computer science double major, talks about when she knew coming to Brandeis was the right choice, her favorite place on campus and more.
Not a pretty picture: the climate-change threat faced by a small island nationMarch 23, 2017The Tuvalu ambassador is at Brandeis to speak about climate change, which will all but eradicate his tiny island nation in the heart of the Pacific Ocean.
Beers ’17 uncovered a passion for health policy at BrandeisMarch 20, 2017Mitchell Beers '17 felt right at home at Brandeis from the moment he first set foot on campus. Now a senior, Beers is looking to turn his academic pursuit of health policy into a lifelong career.
Brandeis’ 10th Relay for Life raises more than $40k to fight cancerMarch 20, 2017Brandeis students, faculty, staff and alumni came together at Relay for Life inside the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center to raise cancer awareness.
Playing with DNA blocksMarch 9, 2017Brandeis works with teachers to make science education more hands-on and enjoyable for kids.
Scenes from the award-winning play 'Leveling Up'March 9, 2017View a beautifully compiled array of photos from the opening of the award-winning play "Leveling Up" at the Spingold Theater at Brandeis.
Spotlight on Science: Alex Mitchell '17March 8, 2017The senior studies networks of neurons in the hope of one day creating a new type of robot.
Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism's tireless work frees wrongfully convicted manMarch 7, 2017The staff at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism worked for years to free George Perrot of a wrongful rape conviction.
The Brandeis top five: Student spots in WalthamMarch 7, 2017Brandeis students shared their top places to visit in Waltham for having fun, eating and spending time with friends.
An act of discovery: The Brandeis theater thesisMarch 6, 2017Since 2012, honors candidates in the Theater Arts Department have generated new plays for their senior thesis. They take extra classes, find professional mentors and collect source material in preparation for their productions, which tackle topics in fresh, experimental ways.
Irie Gourde '17 is more than up to speedFeb. 27, 2017Senior runner Irie Gourde '17 only walked on the Judges track and field team a few months ago, but is already delivering impressive results.
Sisters' bond continues on the courtFeb. 16, 2017Most of the varsity teams at Brandeis will tell you that they are like family. For two Judges on the women's basketball team, that relationship is not just figurative.
The Brandeis Scientific MethodFeb. 13, 2017
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 joins other universities in opposing travel ban, supporting affected students and facultyFeb. 3, 2017University community convenes to discuss changing immigration policy in the wake of presidential executive orders.
A Q&A with Brandeis’ first Chief Diversity Officer Mark Brimhall-VargasFeb. 1, 2017Brandeis’ first chief diversity officer sat down with BrandeisNOW for a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.
Sustainability fund opens door to more green innovation at BrandeisJan. 30, 2017The Brandeis Sustainability Fund has enabled countless undergraduates to combine their creativity with their vision for a cleaner and more sustainable world.
- Call for applications: the 2017 Brenda Meehan Social Justice-in-Action GrantsJan. 27, 2017
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.
Midyear and transfer students arrive on campus to start their Brandeis journeysJan. 18, 2017Brandeis was bustling as midyear and transfer students arrived on campus for move-in day and orientation.
Meet our next Science Hall of Fame Member: Natsuko Nina Yamagata '17Jan. 18, 2017Yamagata, a chemistry major in Bing Xu's lab, is looking for new ways to kill cancer cells.
Brandeis unveils new dining options and changes for Spring 2017Jan. 18, 2017
A day of service to celebrate Martin Luther KingJan. 9, 2017The Brandeis community will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day with a full slate of community service activities and workshops focusing on an array of subjects related to King's teachings.
Advice for the incoming midyear classJan. 9, 2017Sydney Derfel Sahasrabudhe ’17 offers up some of her recommendations for acclimating to campus life to incoming midyear students.
Author Rebecca Walker headlines 'DEIS Impact 2017Jan. 6, 2017The annual festival of social justice kicks off Thursday, Jan. 26, and Walker's keynote will be held on the 31st. Walker is a bestselling author and the founder of the Third Wave Fund for Social Justice.
Whitfield reflects on living through and teaching American historyDec. 13, 2016Brandeis professor Stephen Whitfield, PhD'72, embraced American Studies as the United States experienced wide-ranging social and cultural revolution.
Students offer their tips for acing final examsDec. 6, 2016With finals approaching, seven Brandeis students took a break from their schoolwork to share their study strategies.
Cooking up a taste of home in Lower UsdanDec. 5, 2016Brandeis Dining Services reached out to families for students’ favorite recipes and prepared them for a night of home cooking in Lower Usdan.
New Science Hall of Fame inductee: Richard Haburcak '18Nov. 29, 2016Only a junior, he has been a coauthor on six published papers, including one in which he's the first author. His success is the result of Brandeis' commitment to letting undergraduates participate in cutting-edge scientific research.
Brandeis reaches campus sustainability milestone as initiatives continueNov. 28, 2016A campus-wide effort to increase sustainability practices and conserve resources has resulted in Brandeis lowering its carbon footprint.
Samantha Lakin '08 is helping to shed light on stories of victimsNov. 23, 2016For the last four years, Lakin has worked in Rwanda, most recently researching local perspectives of symbolic justice in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide there.
A historic weekend for Brandeis AthleticsNov. 21, 2016Dramatic upsets send women's soccer to their first-ever NCAA Division III Final Four and men to their first since 1984.
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.
Watch: Brandeis students say 'Thanks' to parents, friends and familyNov. 18, 2016In this video, Brandeis students offer a simple "Thank You" to their loved ones.
Photos: Brandeis Theater Department presents 'Martyr'Nov. 17, 2016The play, directed by Assistant Professor Dmitry Troyanovsky '98, ran from Nov. 17 to 20 at Spingold Theater Center.
- Waltham Group surpasses goal, collects more than 3,000 canned goods on HalloweenNov. 17, 2016
- Brandeis launches new carpooling program for faculty, staff and studentsNov. 15, 2016
Brandeis production of 'Martyr' examines religious toleranceNov. 14, 2016The play, directed by Assistant Professor Dmitry Troyanovsky '98, will run from Nov. 17 to 20 at Spingold Theater Center.
View scenes from Ronald Liebowitz's inaugurationNov. 3, 2016Brandeis' ninth presidential inauguration featured an orchestral and choral performance, inspiring addresses and an energetic crowd of students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Watch: Benediction offered at Inauguration of Brandeis President Ronald LiebowitzNov. 3, 2016To reflect the spiritual and religious diversity among Brandeis students, faculty and staff, individuals submitted a benediction or blessing to be shared at the Inauguration of Brandeis' ninth president, Ronald D. Liebowitz.
Watch: Sights and sounds of inauguration day at BrandeisNov. 3, 2016The entire Brandeis community came together to celebrate the inauguration of the university's ninth President, Ronald Liebowitz.
Sam Vaghar ’08 turns social justice into social actionNov. 3, 2016This alumnus is looking to find solutions to complex global issues by enlisting the help of America's intrepid and social justice-minded college students
The latest Science Hall of Fame inductee: Amanda Shilton '18Nov. 2, 2016The junior neuroscience major recently published a paper on Lou Gehrig's disease.
How technology has changed the music industryNov. 1, 2016Susan Dodes ’83, P’19, a professor of music industry studies, explains how new technology, like streaming services, have changed the importance of scoring a major record label deal. Dodes will be part of a panel discussion at Brandeis Nov. 10.
Cameron Braz ’17 found a family at BrandeisOct. 31, 2016Judges swimmer Cameron Braz '17 transferred to Brandeis after his first year in college and found success both in and out of the pool.
A comic connection: Hugh Hefner and Lenny BruceOct. 28, 2016A two-day conference on the legacy of Lenny Bruce was opened with a keynote address from Christie Hefner ’74.
Brandeis celebrates official opening of Lenny Bruce collectionOct. 28, 2016Brandeis President Ronald Liebowitz, Bruce's daughter, Kitty, and Christie Hefner ‘74 cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the collection.
Waltham Group to trick-or-treat for canned goods on Halloween nightOct. 25, 2016Students will go trick-or-treating for nonperishable food items in Waltham on Halloween, and members of the Brandeis community are asked to donate on campus as well.
Get to know the newest member of the Lydian String QuartetOct. 24, 2016Andrea Segar is the new first violinist for the quartet, which opens its 2016-17 season with a concert at Slosberg Music Center Oct. 29.
Watch: Deborah Lipstadt discusses "Denial" with Errol Morris at BrandeisOct. 14, 2016Deborah Lipstadt, MA'72, PhD'76, was presented the Brandeis Alumni Achievement Award in a ceremony followed by a screening of the film "Denial," based on her legal battle against Holocaust denier David Irving.
50 Years of Service: The Waltham Group at Brandeis UniversityOct. 13, 2016View a video highlighting Brandeis' Waltham Group, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary for continuing to be an embodiment of the university's commitment to social justice.
Brandeis community comes together to "Break the Fast"Oct. 13, 2016The Brandeis community marked the end of Yom Kippur — the Day of Atonement — by coming together on the Great Lawn to socialize and enjoy a feast.
Hundreds of alumni return to campus for Homecoming 2016Oct. 10, 2016Members of the Brandeis family of all ages flocked back to campus to connect with their friends, mentors and old stomping grounds.
- Alumni gather to celebrate Waltham Group's 50th anniversaryOct. 10, 2016
President Ron Liebowitz, Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy and the founders of Waltham Group spoke at a gala event during Homecoming 2016.
Waltham Group set to celebrate 50th anniversaryOct. 4, 2016Leading up to this weekend's celebration, former volunteers and coordinators were asked to send in their memories of the Waltham Group. Take a look at what they had to say.
Rape Crisis Center launches resource guide for studentsSept. 29, 2016
Musician and composer Sandeep Das comes to Brandeis for concert and residencySept. 27, 2016MusicUnitesUS brings Das, a Grammy-nominated tabla player, to campus for a residency from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 that culminates with a concert at Slosberg Music Center.
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