Brandeis Stories

Scene at Brandeis: October 2025

October 31, 2025

Scene at Brandeis is a recurring feature highlighting the work of Brandeis' photographers. 

By staff photographers Dan Holmes and Gaelen Morse and student photographers Daniel Oren ’27 and Agbarakwe Chukwuemeka MS ’26.

See more photos on Instagram and Facebook, and in the Scene at Brandeis archive.

As October comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the moments that made the month memorable — from Homecoming and cultural celebrations to student performances and more.

Two students play frisbee outside.
Students walk through the Brandeis campus.
A person paints a black cat on a pumpkin.

The Brandeis community came together for Homecoming to cheer on the Judges — with a special appearance from Ollie the Owl.

A student poses with the Ollie the Owl mascot.
Fans cheer from the stands at Homecoming Weekend.
Two students play soccer.

Throughout the month, campus came alive with student performances and cultural and spiritual celebrations that showcased creativity and connection.

Students perform on stage during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Students performed at the Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration.
Students make tiramisu in a kitchen.
The Brandeis Italian Club hosted a tiramisu-making event, where students learned to make the popular Italian dessert.
Students dance together during Diwali.
Brandeisians celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
A person performs a smudging ceremony at the Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration.
Geraldine Barney of the Diné performed a smudging ceremony with Valeria G. ’28 at the Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration and panel.
A small dog wearing two Pride flags.
Riley, the therapy dog in training, visited students at the Coming Out Day Resource and Community Fair.

In classrooms, labs and career events, students, faculty and staff continued exploring, learning and preparing for what’s ahead.

A person looks at a computer screen in a dark lab.
Light Microscopy Facility Manager, Dr. Andrew Stone, works with a STED super-resolution microscope.
Three students pose to have their photo taken.
Students attended the All-Majors Career Fair, which brought together more than 45 employers from across industries and offered students a chance to explore career paths and practice their networking skills.

Here’s to another great month on campus!

The Brandeis University sign surrounded by bright flowers.