Brandeis holds semesterly involvement fair
On Jan. 14 from 1-4 p.m., Brandeis student clubs and organizations all gathered in Levin Ballroom for the semesterly involvement fair. Brandeis has over 200 student-run clubs and organizations on campus that all gathered together to pitch their spiels to students looking for new opportunities on campus. Taking the semesterly event inside due to the […]
Brandeis student speaks on Friday’s protest and bailing arrestees out
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, The Hoot interviewed a Brandeis student who played a role in the recent protest held on Friday, Nov. 10 due to the derecognition of the Brandeis chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). The student participated in the protest and coordinated the collection of money to bail out arrestees at […]
Brandeis’ chapter of SJP derecognized by university just before peaceful vigil
On Monday, Nov. 6, Brandeis Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) planned to hold a vigil to “mourn 9,000+ Palestinian martyrs killed by the [Israeli] occupation in Gaza.” This vigil was to be held in the Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) at 6:30 p.m., and students were encouraged to “dress in Black, and bring flags, keffiyehs, […]
Friday’s protest from the perspective of an arrested student (#2)
Over the past few days, The Hoot has conducted interviews with two of the students who were arrested by Waltham Police during Friday, Nov. 10’s protest. One of the arrested students shared their experiences during and after the protest, shedding light on the events that transpired. On Monday, Nov. 13, The Hoot interviewed a member […]
Friday’s protest from the perspective of an arrested student (#1)
Over the past few days, The Hoot has conducted interviews with two of the students who were arrested by Waltham Police during Friday, Nov. 10’s protest. One of the arrested students shared their experiences during and after the protest, shedding light on the events that transpired. On Monday, Nov. 13, The Hoot interviewed a Palestinian […]
Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom awarded Gittler Prize
On October 26, Tressie McMillan Cottom was awarded the Joseph and Toby Gittler Prize. The Gittler Prize acknowledges and honors “outstanding and lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic, and/or religious relations” (Brandeis University website). The prize was created by Joseph B. Gittler, a professor and sociologist who taught at a plethora of universities such as […]
BASO hosts its annual Night for Africa
The Brandeis African Students Organization (BASO) hosted its annual Night for Africa on Saturday, Oct. 28. The three hour long show featured performances, competitions, a fashion show and delicious food. According to BASO’s flier, “Night for Africa is a cultural celebration highlighting the different countries within the African continent. This event is organized to showcase […]
Brandeis hosts its 75th anniversary celebration along with homecoming and parents weekend
This past weekend, Brandeis held its 75th anniversary celebration, along with both parents weekend and homecoming. With a jam-packed schedule spanning from October 13-15, this long awaited event brought together esteemed alumni, distinguished faculty, students and others connected to the university to celebrate 75 years of Brandeis. The festivities commenced on October 13 with President […]
Brandeis Hosts Tom Fabric: Loss, Gender, and the Holocaust
On Oct. 11th, Brandeis hosted a hybrid event featuring six members of the HBI Holocaust Research Study Group (HRSG). The event brought together Debra Kaufman, Laurel Leff, Rachel Rapperport Munn, Karin Rosenthal, Sarah Silberstein Swartz and Ornit Barkai. They discussed aspects of their research and work with themes focusing on the “Lives Eliminated, Dreams Illuminated” […]
Brandeis hosts its second Fall for Brandeis Day of the semester
Each fall semester, Brandeis hosts multiple rounds of what it has coined “Fall for Brandeis Days.” This year, there are a total of five Fall for Brandeis Days throughout the semester, where prospective students can take a tour of the campus, learn about academics at Brandeis and much more. Fall for Brandeis Days this year […]
Professor Eve Marder wins 2023 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Eve Marder ’69, Victor and Gwendolyn Beinfield University Professor in Neuroscience and Biology, was recently awarded the 2023 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize from The Rockefeller University. Marder is one of two recipients of this prestigious prize, along with Lily Jan. Jan is the Jack and DeLoris Lange Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at the University […]
Conversations on Climate: the people behind the science
On Wednesday Sept. 20, the Brandeis Center for German and European Studies and Environmental Studies Program co-sponsored an online event featuring Professor Gerrit Lohmann. Professor Lohmann is of the Working Group Paleoclimate Dynamics at the Alfred Wegner Institute and a Professor of Physics of the Climate System at the University of Bremen. Lohmann has published […]
Brandeis students organizations hold semesterly involvement fair
On Sunday, Sept. 3 from 1-4 p.m., Brandeis student clubs and organizations all gathered on the Great Lawn for the semesterly involvement fair. Brandeis has over 200 student-run clubs and organizations on campus that all gathered together to pitch their spiels to students looking for opportunities. Battling the heat on Sunday, clubs of all […]
Student Union releases fall election candidate bios + announcements
The Brandeis Student Union is currently hosting its fall 2023 elections. There are 15 seats open for the Senate, one seat open for A-board, and one seat open for Undergrduate Curriculum Committee (UCC) Representative. All voting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14. Students will receive ballots in their emails on election day and have […]
Updates on the Brandeis MakerLab: a hub for creativity and innovation
The Brandeis MakerLab is a free space for students on campus interested in technology and innovation. Founded in 2014, it houses the Automation Lab and the Digital Scholarship Lab. In recent years, the MakerLab has undergone a series of changes to its space and offerings. The Brandeis Hoot spoke to Vincent Calia-Bogan ’25, a […]
Brandeis wraps up orientation week with VolunteerFest
VolunteerFest at Brandeis occurs each semester where students can learn about the different service and leadership opportunities that Brandeis has to offer. VolunteerFest is an opportunity for new and existing students to learn about the various service-oriented organizations on campus to get involved in. In the past, VolunteerFest has been held in either the […]
The class of 2027 is welcomed to Brandeis during orientation week with the annual Light the Night ceremony
Every year, the vibrant tradition of Brandeis’ orientation week culminates in the cherished Light the Night ceremony, an annual event that warmly embraces the incoming class of students. Orientation Core leaders at Brandeis present their inspirational speeches to the new class of students before they embark on their journeys at Brandeis. Each student is given […]
Brandeis heads into the academic year celebrating 75 years of the University
This year signifies the momentous 75th anniversary since Brandeis University’s establishment in 1948. Throughout this academic year, Brandeis is set to commemorate the youthful yet remarkably accomplished essence of the community it has fostered. While many prestigious institutions trace back hundreds of years, Brandeis has earned its spot as a top tier research university in […]
Brandeis opts for new meal plan system for the 2023-2024 academic year
As Brandeis enters the second year of its partnership with Harvest Table, significant transformations in meal plans, ordering systems and culinary choices await students during the 2023-2024 academic year. Following the inaugural year of the Brandeis-Harvest Table partnership, anticipation for change was inevitable. Regarding meal swipes, the preceding year offered students a selection between […]
PARC holds annual Take Back the Night event
On April 20, Brandeis’ Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center (PARC) held its annual Take Back the Night event. In support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the U.S., PARC held this event for those who have experienced sexual violence on campus and around the world. Take Back the Night also collaborates with the Brandeis Sociology […]
