Schusterman Center works toward Israel literacy
Nestled in a glass hallway on the third floor of the Mandel Center for the Humanities is the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies. Originally founded in 2007 under the vision of former Professor Ilan Troen ’63, the center is dedicated to advancing knowledge about Israeli history, politics, culture and society. “The idea was to normalize […]
Four-legged friends on campus
After a long day of classes and studying, seeing friendly faces on campus can instantly brighten someone’s day. Among the many Brandeis community members on campus, a few furry friends stand out from the pack. One of the most well known dogs spotted on campus is Koda, a one-year-old Samoyed. Koda was adopted in December […]
Double trouble: students major in varying disciplines
Neeti Kulkarni ’21 Neeti Kulkarni ’21 didn’t plan on becoming a music major until she was surrounded by them. She attended a chamber music camp in Minnesota with instructors from conservatories at nearby universities, a camp where musicians of all ages practiced outside and filled the air with music. The experience inspired her to major […]
Writing Club provides space for students to create and critique work
Students interested in the creative writing workshops at Brandeis know the process of getting involved can be nerve-wracking. From the small class sizes–each is capped at around 12—to the requirement that every student submit a writing sample to the instructor before enrolling, some students are left waiting for the following semester to join a course. […]
Brandeis Bridges travel to Chicago
Over the February break, members of Brandeis Bridges traveled to Chicago for a week of sightseeing, open dialogue and bonding. The Brandeis Bridges Club is a group on campus dedicated to creating dialogue between the Jewish and Black communities. Their mission, as stated on their webpage, is to “create a safe space where members of […]
JA assists students in gaining financial literacy
The ’DEIS Impact event “Owning Your Economic Success,” started with a few technical difficulties. They did not throw off the presenters, however, who eloquently addressed the small audience about their mission. The event was held on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. in the SCC. Junior Achievement of Northern New England (JA) CEO and President, […]
Club Spotlight: SCRAM
Have you been to The Rose Art Museum yet? Marked by the iconic Light of Reason sculpture by Chris Burden, The Rose was founded in 1961 and, according to its website, is dedicated to “collecting, preserving and exhibiting the finest of modern and contemporary art.” Hannah Kressel ’20 is the president for the Student Committee […]
Coffee campaign: students petition for better brew
It’s no secret that college campuses run on coffee. From a quick cup to get students through a lecture to caffeine-fueled all nighters, everyone seems to have their preference when it comes to their go-to brew. Hot or iced? Iced or Cold Brew? Caffeinated or decaf? Starbucks or Dunkin’? Einstein’s or C-Store? When it comes […]
Hiatt engages with all members of the campus community
The Hiatt Career Center, located in the Usdan Student Center, is a resource for both students and alumni that assists with searching for jobs and internships, checking resumes and cover letters and much more. As their website states, “Hiatt helps Brandeisians know who they are, what they want, and how to get there.” Jon Schlesinger, […]
Reflecting on Nobel Prize winners
With the recent awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Brandeis professor Michael Rosbash (BIOL) and professor emeritus of biology Jeffrey Hall for their work on circadian rhythms, The Brandeis Hoot explored other members of the Brandeis community who have won Nobel Prizes in the past for their revolutionary work in their […]
Students assist with research on campus
Brandeis is known for its high level research, among many other things. Students at Brandeis can get involved in research even from their first year, both as a stepping stone towards their future careers and also as a unique eye-opening experience. Keren Khromchenko ’19, a biology major, works a research assistant to a Ph.D. student […]
Kindness Day spreads positivity on campus
For the past eight years, Nov. 9 has been known as Kindness Day at Brandeis. Kindness Day gives students the chance to send personalized cards to their friends, show appreciation for faculty and staff and spread positivity on campus. Michaela Cabral ’19, one of the two co-coordinators for Kindness Day, is a triple major in […]
Club Spotlight: SSIS
The Student Sexuality Information Service, otherwise known as SSIS, is an important student resource tucked away on the third floor of the SCC in room 328. While it might be slightly difficult to find your first time searching for it, SSIS offers a wide variety of services concerning sexuality, sexual health, peer counseling and more. […]
Sneak Peek of ENG 134A: Going Public: Women Authors Before Austen
Professor Jennifer Reed (ENG) is a Florence Levy Kay Fellow in Eighteenth Century Studies at Brandeis University. She has taught at Brandeis since Fall 2016, and is excited to teach a special one-time offering of “Going Public: Women Authors Before Austen” in Spring 2017. The ENG 134A class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from […]
MLK Fellowship teaches leadership and importance of community service
Brandeis has many different types of fellowships to assist students both financially and academically, including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship Program (MLK). Elizabeth Rotolo is the Assistant Director for Academic Fellowships at Brandeis, and she oversees the MLK Fellowship program. The MLK Fellowship was originally known as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. […]
A medical perspective on safety
The Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps (BEMCo) is a completely student-run volunteer group dedicated to emergency medical services on campus. Michele Etzbach ’20, an HSSP major, joined BEMCo this fall semester during their new member orientation, after training last spring to be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). ` During BEMCo’s orientation, new members receive […]
Boris’ Kitchen annual Old Shit Show, high-spirited and hilarious
Brandeis sketch comedy troupe Boris’ Kitchen performed to a full house at its annual Old Shit Show, on Friday night, Oct. 13 in the Shapiro Campus Center Multipurpose Room. Boris’ Kitchen performed sketches from the past 30 years of the group’s existence and welcomed three new members, Dane Leoniak ’20, Anderson Stinson III ’21 and […]
Masterfully directed and performed ‘Woyzeck’ fills theater with emotion
Paranoia. Guilt. Infidelity. Peas. What do all of these things have in common? This past weekend, the Brandeis Department of Theater Arts presented the play “Woyzeck” by Georg Büchner in the Merrick Theater of the Spingold Theater. The opening night performance on Friday, Oct. 6 was packed, with chairs forming a semicircle on the floor […]
The pros of COMP classes
As all Brandeis students come to know, in the summer before arriving on campus they must write a timed essay in order to be placed into a University Writing Seminar (UWS), a requirement for all students. However, some students must first take a Composition course before enrolling in a UWS their second semester. Professor Marsha […]
Club Spotlight: Campus Activities Board
Want to be more involved at Brandeis? Do you enjoy planning events and having the opportunity to host concerts and other fun events on campus? If so, the Campus Activities Board (CAB), previously known as Student Events, may be the right group for you! One of the co-presidents, Alissa Fagin ’20, an Anthropology and Psychology […]
