Sleep Week aims to reduce stress and help with sleep
As college students, there is nothing we value more than our sleep. Trying to juggle academics, extracurriculars and managing a social life can be super stressful, oftentimes leading to a lack of sleep. As part of an initiative with the Health and Wellness Promotion (HAWP) and 14 other groups on campus, the Wellness Programmers, a […]
Jewish feminist archives donated to university
Project Kesher, a grassroots organization helping connect Jewish women in former Soviet States and Israel, has donated documents dating back from the organization’s founding in 1988 through 2015 to the Brandeis Archives & Special Collections department to expand a current archival project by the university and decrease their personal archives. These donations will help expand […]
Univ. addresses freedom of speech, ethical integrity in self-study
Principles of free speech were formulated by the university after concerns arose about issues of free expression, a self-study published in September 2018 found. The study also looked into the integrity of all students, staff and faculty and the documents that highlight the rights and responsibilities for each group. In the self-study, the university examined […]
A day in the life of a Brandeis athlete: Tessa Holleran ’21
This column will highlight a different student-athlete each week, striving to unearth what the hectic life of a Brandeis athlete entails. With this in mind, such a collection of stories will serve as a testament to the hard work, passion and resilience that athletes at Brandeis specifically embody, hopefully working to bridge the gap between […]
New VP of Campus Operations outlines first-year plan
Lois Stanley, the new vice president of campus operations, is working on a process to better determine what buildings require maintenance. This process will help the university decide which buildings need the most immediate attention. Stanley joined campus in October 2019 after her previous role as the director of campus and capital renewal planning at […]
Univ. analyzes education effectiveness
Students transferring to other institutions is the most common reason students withdraw from Brandeis, a self-study published in September 2018 found. The study also looked into educational effectiveness and external and internal reviews of academic departments. In the study, Brandeis examined areas of educational effectiveness as part of the university’s accreditation process through the New […]
Lead UDR Advisory Board acts as bridge between UDR’s and faculty
When looking for advice on classes, there are always many options around campus and resources who are able to provide assistance. Whether it be your academic advisor, a Roosevelt Fellow or Undergraduate Departmental Representative (UDR), all these resources are here to make your class decision-making process easier. Within the UDR program, select UDR’s have been […]
Judges compete in Olympic Fencing Trials
Brandeis Judges rookies Jessica Morales ’23 and Maggie Shealy ’23 competed in the first of four Olympic Trial events this past weekend in Kansas City, MO. Points earned during this event and other international scoring events will help determine the 2020 Olympic team. Any individuals that compete at the Division I level in the three […]
Brandeis’ online reporting site offers anonymity with follow-up
UPDATED: Oct. 18, 2019. 9:45 AM Brandeis students, faculty and staff can now report incidents of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct anonymously online, where the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO)—an office formed in March 2019 that handles university-wide misconduct reporting—can follow up with reporters while maintaining their anonymity. Prior to the online portal, Brandeis did […]
It’s tomb for ‘It’s Time’
I’ve been singing “Baby Shark” in my head every few weeks for the past year, waiting for “Lil Oscar” and “Grouchy Mane” to return to the Brandeis campus. And exactly one year after “It’s Time,” the dynamic duo reappeared. Just as cryptic as in 2018, organizers Perry Letourneau ’20 and Dane Leoniak ’20 created a […]
‘Battle of the Chefs’ brings fall-themed cuisine
It’s like World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fights, but with food. In its annual tradition, Brandeis will be competing in the “Battle of the Chefs,” a Sodexo sponsored event. Brandeis’ Senior Executive Chef Ken Peckham is gearing up for battle. Rose Forrest, an area executive chef for Northeast universities from Sodexo told The Brandeis Hoot in […]
Majority of adult American Jewish pop. found in three states
There are almost 7.5 million Jewish-identifying individuals in the United States, according to a study published by the Steinhardt Social Research Institute in July 2019. The study added that Jewish people are also older and more educated than the average American. The American Jewish Population Project (AJPP) was founded in 2005 and is currently being […]
Univ. staff underappreciated, endowment spending high
A Brandeis survey found that staff members feel underappreciated and overworked on campus, according to a self-study published by the university in September 2018. The study also looked at endowment spending and structural issues. In the study, Brandeis examined human resources and financial resources as part of the university’s accreditation process through the New England […]
Pride Deis celebrates LGBTQ+ community
As an openly gay man on campus, Guillermo Caballero ’20, vice president of the Brandeis Student Union, wanted a day to celebrate LGBTQ individuals on campus. The Student Union, in collaboration with the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) is hosting Pride Deis, an all day event that celebrates LGBTQ individuals and their allies on campus […]
Professor uses prize to see sloths, monkeys
Professor John Wilmes (MATH) figured his odds at winning the Wellington Prize, a prize for assistant professors on campus, were slim to none and decided to not attend the faculty meeting when the drawing was held, he told The Brandeis Hoot in an interview. According to the fall 2018 faculty statistics, The Hoot calculated that […]
Proposal threatens graduate unionization
Brandeis graduate students may no longer have the ability to unionize with the proposal of a new ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—which comes a year after Brandeis graduates ratified their first labor contract in Sept. 2018. The proposal hopes to establish a regulation on considering students as employees at private colleges or […]
Univ. working to retain faculty, faces financial challenges
Brandeis is working toward accommodating suitable faculty salaries that match peer institutions in the Association of American Universities (AAU), according to a self-study published by the university in September 2018. The self-study also focuses on university challenges in hiring and retaining faculty members. In the study, Brandeis examines their faculty, learning and scholarship as part […]
Self-study reflects on student experience
Brandeis analyzed its student population in the third part of a September 2018 self-study conducted as part of the university’s reaccreditation process by the New England Commissions of Higher Education (NECHE). The fifth standard focuses on the student body, including counseling resources, financial aid and diversity at Brandeis. Looking forward, said the study, the university […]
Six inducted into athletic hall of fame
Six former Brandeis athletes will further their legacy as they are inducted into the Brandeis Athletic Hall of Fame. These Judges are the 16th class of athletes to be inducted into the Hall of Fame after its inception in 1993. All the inductees will be honored around campus and the surrounding Brandeis community during Homecoming […]
Board of Trustees update highlights diversity committee, Framework for Our Future
The Board of Trustees formed a new ad hoc board committee, the Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) during their September meeting, according to an email sent out by President Ron Liebowitz on Oct. 3. The two-day meeting also touched on Liebowitz’ Framework for Our Future, the campus climate and university fundraising and finances. […]
