Brandeis library announces eliminated and reduced overdue fines, including new Food for Fines program
The library announced a new fines program that eliminates “nuisance” fines, reduces expensive fines and accepts food pantry donations in place of fines. Brenda Cummings, director of public services at the Brandeis library, described the four parts to the new fines program. In part one of the program, the library has eliminated what they call […]
Men’s soccer drops final home game of season
In their last home match of the season, the Judges recorded a 2-1 loss against the the Mammoths of Amherst College. This non-conference matchup was the first to occur between the two teams during the regular season since 1999, whereas both schools typically cross paths in the NCAA tournament, with games in 2014 and 2016 […]
Different culture clubs gather to discuss racism and interracial solidarity
Three different Brandeis culture clubs hosted a discussion about the specific issues each respective minority group faces as well as instances of interethnic conflict and solidarity. Members of Brandeis Asian American Student Association (BAASA), Brandeis Black Student Organization (BBSO) and Brandeis Latinx Student Organization (BLSO) held the discussion Monday night in the Intercultural Center (ICC) […]
‘Dream A Little Dream’ enchants audience
The Brandeis Theater Department kicked off their official season on Thursday with the opening night of “Dream a Little Dream,” a dance-focused exploration of dreams. The show is conceived by Brandeis theater professor and accomplished professional theater artist Susan Dibble. Centered on two dreamers’ mindscapes, the show creates an enchanting world where people can revel […]
Hiatt hosts community impact and education fair
UPDATED 11/17 at 10:24 p.m. Around 95 students interested in pursuing careers with nonprofits and educational organizations attended the Hiatt Community Impact and Education Fair on Thursday, Oct. 24. Hiatt recruited over 60 local presenters to connect with Brandeis students. The Community Connections Club, a subsect of the Waltham group, assisted Hiatt in organizing the […]
Close Looking: Hyman Bloom’s “Corpse of Man”
“A dead body is itself a strange thing—it’s in the liminal between a person and an object.” What happens after death? Are we forever gone or do our souls remain lurking to watch over our friends and family? Is death a beautiful process as it marks the celebration of the end of one’s life and […]
Climate change vigil on the Rabb steps offers opportunity for members of the community to come together
During a climate change vigil at the base of the Rabb steps, students, faculty and staff passed out fliers on Friday, Oct. 19. The fliers were invitations to “Climate & The Human Consequences of Irreversible Change,” an event that will feature Jim Anderson, a climate scientist from Harvard. The climate change vigil was in part […]
Mira T. Lee visits Brandeis to read passages from her book, “Everything is Beautiful”
Mira T. Lee read a few chapters from her critically acclaimed debut novel, “Everything is Beautiful,” at Brandeis this week. Lee’s book illustrates a young woman’s descent into psychosis from multiple perspectives, including first and third person narration, such as a chapter written from the perspective of a health behavioral psychology ward. The reader sees […]
‘A Star is Born’ – Shallow, for better or worse
“Directed by Bradley Cooper”—not a credit that inspires confidence. Whether he’s playing America’s Best Sniper, America’s Best Chef or a supporting character in a “Hangover” sequel, never have I said to myself “hey, when can we get this guy behind the camera?” Not to rip on Cooper too much, but never have I detected the […]
Melissa Stimell named Interim Director of International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life
Melissa Stimell (LGLS) will assume the role of Interim Director of the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life on Sept. 1, succeeding Dr. Daniel Terris who accepted a job as dean of the Al-Quds Bard College of Arts and Sciences earlier this summer, according to the Brandeis website. Stimell, a professor of the […]
The case against fossil fuel divestment
In the aftermath of Senator Susan Collins’ vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, hundreds of progressive activists on Twitter announced their intention to participate in an economic boycott against Collins’ home state of Maine. According to an article published in The Hill, one individual, restaurant owner John Tesar, announced he would cease […]
Lurie Institute receives $4.375 million grant, establishes Community Living Policy Center
The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy received a $4.375 million grant from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) on Oct. 1—the largest grant ever received since the Lurie Institute was founded in 2007. Dr. Monika Mitra, the director of The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, will be leading the new […]
