’Deis Impact 2020 seeks event ideas from students
The Brandeis University Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is looking for event ideas from students for the annual ’Deis Impact program, according to an email from ODEI Director Allyson Livingstone and Program Administrator Lydia Casmier. In an email sent to the student body on Jan. 31, ODEI “[invited] all members of the Brandeis […]
In the Senate 1/26
The Senate passed a resolution proposed by Executive Senator Scott Halper ’20 which moved the selection of committee chairs to after the conclusion of the election cycle. Halper said the intention was to allow newly elected senators to become committee chairs. The resolution was voted on by affirmation and passed unanimously. Vice President Kendal Chapman […]
Union fills nine empty election seats in winter elections
The Student Union filled nine seats in the Winter 2020 elections. A total of 503 students voted in the election. One of two candidates running for the position of Midyear Senator, Michelle Kleytman ’23, won the position with 35 votes. Kleytman said her main priority as Midyear Senator is to give a voice to the […]
Student Union planning elections after resignations and dismissal
The Brandeis Student Union is holding an election to fill 14 vacant positions in the Senate, Judiciary and Allocations Board on Jan. 29. According to a handout distributed by the Student Union, the election voting will be conducted digitally throughout the entire course of the day. The same handout lists the following Senate positions as […]
Installation of digital signs has improved the administration’s ability to communicate with the campus, says study
In order to improve its capability to distribute information and publicize events, the university installed 16 digital signs across campus. In the time since their installation, the administration believes that the digital signs have improved their ability to communicate, according to a case study conducted by Mvix, the company which creates the software that is […]
President Liebowitz condemns anti-Semitism, emphasizes safety of Brandeis campus
Over winter break, University President Ron Liebowitz condemned anti-Semitism and affirmed the safety of the Brandeis campus in a statement issued via email on Jan. 3. Liebowitz began by acknowledging “the recent rash of violence directed at members of the Jewish community in New York and New Jersey,” which he called a reminder of “the […]
Professor comments on Dep. of Labor rule
The U.S. Department of Labor released a final Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rule on Sunday to replace the one joint employer guidance that the Trump administration rescinded in 2017. Dean of the Heller School of Social Policy and Management David Weil, former administrator of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division under then-President […]
In the Senate 12/18
UPDATED: 1/14 7:42 p.m. The Senate heard requests for recognition and chartering from five clubs. Model United Nations, the Men of Color Alliance, Deis 3D and Students for Fair Housing were all unanimously recognized and chartered by acclamation vote. The Board Game Club was also recognized and chartered by acclamation vote, although Senator Joseph Coles […]
Deroy residents complain of mold, DCL addresses concerns
Students in Deroy Hall believe there is mold growing in the building. None of the students interviewed had personally seen any mold, but several of them had heard rumors of its existence, according to four first-year students who live in Deroy. Those four students told The Brandeis Hoot that they knew of students living on […]
Renovations planned in Usdan Student Center
Usdan Student Center will be renovated to consolidate Chaplaincy and Hillel personnel and areas on the ground level and first floor respectively, according to blueprints obtained by The Brandeis Hoot. Robert Avalle Jr., vice president of the Department of Facilities Services, acknowledged that the work will be disruptive to the current occupants of the space […]
Students highlight innovation at showcase
Innovation is important in all fields studied at Brandeis, including both STEM and humanities, according to Associate Provost for Innovation Rebecca Menapace at the Fifth Annual Innovation Showcase in the Shapiro Science Center on Thursday. Brandeis Innovation held the event to show off the projects students had been working on to students, faculty and alumni, […]
Goldfarb celebrates 60th anniversary
The Jacob A. and Bertha Goldfarb Library celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Librarians, faculty and students gathered in the Brandeis National Committee Tribute Room of the library to celebrate the anniversary. Those present spoke of the library’s history and those who had made it possible, and afterwards shared a cake in honor […]
Interim student activities specialist wants to help student clubs succeed
The interim Student Activities Specialist, Boston-native Nikisha Jose, wants to help students succeed in hosting club events. Brandeis hired Jose in October, and Jose is transitioning into her role with the Department of Student Activities to help support clubs, she told The Brandeis Hoot in an interview. Born and raised in Boston, Jose is currently […]
Brandeis outfits classrooms with reinforced locks, plans for new security measures in wake of stabbings
Over 95 classrooms were outfitted with reinforced locks and deadbolts this summer, and Brandeis intends to install new security cameras and upgrade existing cameras. These changes to campus safety—announced in a Student Union Senate meeting by Senior Representative to the Board of Trustees Zosia Buse ’20 and confirmed by Interim Vice President of Campus Operations […]
