A writing class for scientists
For the more scientifically inclined first-year, a required writing seminar may seem a little daunting. Luckily, Brandeis’ diversity of seminars includes classes that stray from a typical literature course—-classes like “Darwinian Dating: The Evolution of Human Attraction.” Professor Elissa Jacobs has a Ph.D. in biological anthropology, focusing on primatology and evolutionary biology. She has taught […]
A conversation with @crocsofbrandeis
If you have a particular affinity for a shoe that is flexible, comfortable, waterproof, durable and, above all, stylish, you have probably heard of the instagram account @crocsofbrandeis. With over 670 followers and 89 posts of Crocs sightings from around the Brandeis campus, the account’s bio reads, “Simply displaying Brandeis’ finest fashion trend.” “I was […]
Brandeis National Committee fundraises and engages with the community
On your way into the Goldfarb library, take a moment to look at the glass panels inscribed with hundreds of names that line the walls immediately to your right. The panels surround a space known as the Brandeis National Committee Tribute Area, an area to honor donors without whose support the library would not exist […]
Financial aid office hopes to educate students
$65,928. That’s the number that landed Brandeis the 23rd slot in Business Insider’s 2017 list of “The Most Expensive Colleges in America.” To many families, that amount is not only nerve-wracking, but completely unattainable. Which brings us to the tedious and confusing forms students fill out in the midst of the college application process: the […]
