‘Buffy’ star, African aid charity founder to highlight ‘Deis Impact conference
Actress Eliza Dushku and her mother, Judy Dushku, will deliver the keynote address Feb. 6 during Brandeis’ “Deis Impact 2013: Exploring Social Justice on Campus, In Waltham and Around the World.” While Eliza may be extremely involved in Hollywood, starring in TV shows and movies such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Bring it On” and […]
Hemingway urges students to act on the duty of dreams
To celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. students gathered in the SCC Theater on Monday evening for spoken word poetry, song, dance and reflection, which echoed the theme of “The Duty of a Dream,” in Brandeis’ eighth annual memorial. Herman Hemingway ’53, a friend of King and the first black man […]
Judges complete Midwest sweep to attain national ranking
This past weekend, the men’s basketball team won both games on their annual Midwest UAA road trip for just the second time in program history, earning a national ranking of No. 19 in Division III. The Judges defeated No. 13 Washington University, 67-62, and the University of Chicago, 59-55. With the wins, the Judges improve […]
Waltham resident arrested in Village for Trespassing
University police arrested a Waltham resident for trespassing in the Village A residence hall last Thursday evening. Police identified the man as Matthew Razani, 26. Students in Village A placed two different calls, the first to the Waltham Police by dialing 911, and the second to the Brandeis Police. The students who called, “did not […]
Museum of Science collaborates with Brandeis on Dead Sea Scrolls
The Museum of Science has announced an exhibit centered around the Dead Sea Scrolls. Brandeis has been collaborating with the museum since August and will be providing opportunities for students to become involved with the exhibit once it opens. “It’s really quite incredible that we are the one university the museum is working with for […]
Judges go 0-2 on the road, now carry UAA record of 1-4
Following last week’s pair of UAA losses, the women’s basketball team sought to redeem themselves this weekend against two tough teams. They came up short, however, and now hold a season record of 7-9 and a UAA record of 1-4. The UAA competitors that got the best of the Judges’ performance in their first away […]
Brandeis professor assists in Quasar discovery
The recent discovery of a new x-ray emitting quasar by a group of scientists that includes Brandeis’ own Professor John Wardle (PHYS) has challenged our understanding of the universe. Wardle and his colleagues observed the quasi-stellar radio source with the Chandra X-Ray observatory, the Hubble Space Telescope and the Very Large Array, an array of […]
Brandeis hones in on India in strategic efforts
President Fred Lawrence recently embarked on his second trip to India in the past 12 months in an effort to enhance relations in the country through the Brandeis-India Initiative. Lawrence traveled around the country with Harleen Singh, the Helaine and Alvin Allen Assistant Professor of Literature and co-chair of the South Asian Studies Program, and […]
Trustee endows new fellowship
Brandeis trustee Carol Richman Saivetz ’69, P ’97, P ’01 and her family have made a generous gift to establish a new fellowship. The Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life, named in honor of Saivetz’ parents, will be a speaker who is selected for his or her work in improving American society, […]
Local painter Mechtaly expresses activism through art
Chama Mechtaly, a local artist, is gifted in her ability to convey the narratives of culturally-marginalized groups and communities in North Africa through her art. She has been painting and drawing for as long as she can remember, and fondly recollects her father always encouraging her to draw. When she turned 15, she stumbled upon […]
‘Pitch Perfect’ hits the right note
A cappella has recently become more prominent, with shows such as “The Sing Off” and the increasing popularity of a cappella groups on college campuses. The release of “Pitch Perfect” in 2012 makes perfect sense. Following a college first-year during her first few weeks of school, this film is a realistic portrayal of the typical […]
New trustee named to Board
The Brandeis Board of Trustees elected its newest member, Leslie (Meltzer) Aronzon ’84, for a four-year term. Aronzon, who now lives in Los Angeles, has been an active member of the alumni community since her graduation in 1984. In addition to her new position on the Board of Trustees, Aronzon serves as Vice President of […]
Women’s research center scholars discuss the role of ‘place’
Sponsored by South Street Literary Magazine, the interactive presentation “You’ve Come to the Right Place” stressed the significance of location not only within literary works, but within personal life as well. Speaker Nancy Ballard, a scholar at the Women’s Studies Research Center specializing in research pertaining to creative writing and law, engaged participants in a […]
Women’s art exhibit captures definitions beyond the normative
In one painting, a little girl plays with a gun nearly her own size, a clear commentary on the ravages of gun violence. In another piece, a ballerina with short hair reflects the fluidity of gender roles and an awareness of transgendered identities. The pieces are part of “Off-Kilter,” an exhibit by the artist Karen […]
‘A$AP Rocky’ defies stereotypes in debut album
Hip hop artists are often slapped with labels that are easily accepted by the public, placing them in a restrictive box so their art can be interpreted in a logical fashion. Those who call the east coast of the country home are technically skilled rappers with a high intelligence who stay true to the craft. […]
Brandeis grad takes terrorist groups to court
Manny Halberstam ’10 recently took part in an internship at Shurat HaDin-Israel Law Center, an institution dedicated to combating terrorist threats through legal action. Collaborating alongside legal professionals in Tel Aviv, Israel, Halberstam directly worked on cases for private citizens harmed by the actions of terrorist groups. Attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner is the director of the […]
Judges extend winning streak to five games; undefeated in conference play
This past weekend, the men’s basketball team defeated Case Western Reserve and Carnegie Mellon 77-58 and 69-62, respectively, to remain undefeated in UAA conference play. With the wins, they push their record to 12-2 (3-0 UAA) on the season and close in on a national ranking as they currently sit just nine votes out of […]
Judges Go 0-2 Against UAA Competition But Fight Until Last Buzzer Sounds
The women’s basketball team dropped their past two games against Carnegie Mellon and Case Western Reserve. Now carrying a UAA record of 1-2 and season record of 7-7, the Judges are focused on preparing for their upcoming matches on the road as they face more UAA competition. Both games that the Judges endured last weekend […]
Univ scholars reflect on violence against women
After the brutal rape of a 23-year-old medical student in New Delhi, the issue of violence against women has moved to the forefront of not only international conversation, but also the academic world. At the Brandeis Women’s Studies Research Center, resident scholar Rajashree Ghosh epitomizes the discussion: “I have a conflicting pain: I am proud […]
Commuter rail project promises upgrades and enhanced service
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is currently conducting construction on the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line, which serves Brandeis and is the primary way for students to get to and from Boston and other surrounding towns. The rail improvements may cause minor delays at points throughout this semester and the upcoming years, but should not […]
