Self-study looks at governance, academic programs
Brandeis analyzed their organization, governance and academic programs in the second part of a Sept. 2018 self-study conducted as part of the university’s reaccreditation process by the New England Commissions of Higher Education (NECHE). This self-study allows Brandeis to reflect on the nine standards provided by the NECHE. These standards of accreditation establish the criteria […]
Giving back to Brandeis: Leah Berkenwald and HAWP
Leah Berkenwald ’07 always knew she wanted to come back to Brandeis after she graduated. “I love Brandeis,” Berkenwald said in an interview with The Brandeis Hoot. “I can’t imagine my life not having had my Brandeis experience.” And almost a decade after graduating, she is back on campus as the Wellness Promotion Program Manager […]
One year later: 90 vegetarian
This week marks the one year anniversary of me going 90 percent vegetarian. I’m not even sure if this is the right week, or if I’m really 90 percent vegetarian, but it’s a nice round number and fitting for my theme this week. In order to really understand why I decided to (almost) go vegetarian, […]
Workday to replace PeopleSoft
Human resources, payroll and other finance operations have shifted from the software PeopleSoft to Workday, Chief Information Officer Jim La Creta told The Brandeis Hoot in an email. Brandeis has used PeopleSoft since 2002 and decided to change to Workday to reduce the complexity of administrative systems. PeopleSoft systems are customized for each organization that […]
HAWP aims to teach campus about health and wellness
After a decade away from her alma mater, Leah Berkenwald ’07 is back as the Wellness Promotion Program Manager for Health and Wellness Promotion (HAWP). HAWP helps to coordinate campus-wide health and wellness efforts through different methods, such as educational programs, peer educators and collaborations with other groups on campus, according to their website. Berkenwald […]
Brandeis prof. and advocate for AAPI program leaves for University of Hawai’i
Dr. Leanne Day—a professor who has advocated for the creation of an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies Program at Brandeis—has decided to take another university position in Hawai’i, where they have demonstrated a need for the AAPI studies program, said the Brandeis Asian American Task Force (BAATF) in a statement. Day decided to leave […]
Brandeis reflects on mission and purpose, planning and evaluation
Brandeis reflected on how the university is living up to its mission and its plans for the future in the first part of a self-study conducted by the university in September 2018. The self study, a part of Brandeis’ reaccreditation process by the New England Commissions of Higher Education (NECHE), requires each school to reflect […]
Ali Hagani ’22 advocates for women’s rights, political activism
Since coming to Brandeis over a year ago, Alison Hagani ’22 has always wanted to make a change not only on campus but in the country. She is majoring in sociology with minors in legal studies and Social Justice, Social Policy (SJSP). Outside of academics, she is a Peer Advocate and Violence Prevention Educator at […]
Democratic nominees vs. climate change. Who won?
It is becoming more and more apparent that we are in a climate emergency. People of all ages across the world are standing up and urging others to join them in making the difference to save our planet. Whether it is Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old who skipped school to stand against climate change and started […]
Volleyball goes 1-2 on the weekend
Brandeis Volleyball opened up its 2019 season with a three-set victory over Westfield State University as part of the Springfield College Classic. The first set was a battle going back and forth, as Brandeis opened up with a 5-2 lead only to see Westfield State go on to score seven of the next nine points, […]
Brandeis Improv Society teaches improv to all
Comedy is enjoyable for all but hard as a craft to master on its own. On campus, while we are known for our numerous a cappella groups, we shouldn’t fail to notice the large quantities of comedy groups that exist, advertising their craft to all that want to relax for a night and get a […]
Professor testifies in lawsuit, J&J pays $572 million
Judge Thad Balkman has ordered Johnson and Johnson (J&J) to pay the state of Oklahoma $572 million for their contribution to the opioid crisis in the state, citing a Brandeis professor’s testimony in his decision. This decision is the first time a pharmaceutical company has been deemed responsible for contributing to the opioid crisis in […]
Women’s basketball trip showcases culture and competition
The women’s basketball team’s recent trip to Europe is one that the teammates will take with them throughout the rest of their Brandeis careers. Every four years, the team travels to a different part of the world to explore, compete with local teams and provide basketball clinics to local children. This trip took the team […]
What really is Labor Day?
Labor Day is a holiday that most of us in the United States take for granted. For students, it’s another day off of school and a great ease into the new school year. For adults, it’s an extra day off to sleep in and relax. But what really is the history behind this holiday that […]
Rose Art Museum showcases inaugural summer exhibitions
The Rose Art Museum opened its doors for the this summer for their inaugural summer exhibitions. Since its founding in 1961, the Rose Art Museum has usually been closed during the summer months, coinciding with the summer break for Brandeis students. Kate McBride, Assistant Director for Communications, told The Brandeis Hoot in an email that […]
A feminist perspective on bioethics
Sociologists and researchers have long looked into the disparities and inequalities that lie in health care, oftentimes looking into the differences depending on socioeconomic status and location. However, with the changing viewpoints on gender and sexuality in the United States and around the world, scientists are also looking into the ethics behind these practices. Professor […]
Emily Bryson nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
After running both cross country and track for the past four years at Brandeis, Emily Bryson ’19 graduated this past May as one of the most decorated athletes in Brandeis history with four national titles and nine All-American honors. It was also announced on June 26 that Bryson was one of 585 female athletes that […]
More than a cultural immersion
After attending the study abroad fair in late September of my freshman year, I knew I wanted to go abroad. But I also knew that it would be practically impossible, based on what I had heard from older students. You always hear how students studying the “hard sciences” (chemistry, biology, physics, etc.) on the pre-medical […]
Prof. part of black hole imaging team
Brandeis Prof. John Wardle (PHYS) was amongst the group of scientists that assisted in generating the first image of a black hole ever captured. The black hole that this group of scientists photographed, and released to the public in early April, is at the center of Messier 87, which is in the Virgo galaxy cluster […]
All positions filled in union elections
All 18 open seats in the Senate, Judiciary, Community Emergency Enhancement Fund (CEEF) and Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC) were filled in the most recent Student Union election. A total of 684 students voted in the election. Scott Halper ’20 and Dane Leoniak ’20 won the two open seats for the class of 2020 senator, beating […]
