Mailman leaves his mark through work and performance
As generations of students pass through the university, Bill Bowen, the musically talented mail clerk, remains one of the most memorable staff members on campus. Having been employed at Brandeis since March of 1979, Bowen’s optimistic persona and singing performances remain a constant amidst the inevitably evolving culture of the university. Born and raised in […]
Artist Fran Forman ’67 showcased around the world
Receiving recognition for her unique artistic compositions, Fran Forman ’67 was recently granted the prestigious honor of being selected as one of 30 artists to have her work displayed in a traveling exhibition that is set to reach Beijing and Shanghai, in addition to other regions across the globe. Forman pursues her artistic vision not […]
Alum with perished loved one remembers 9/11 attacks
As Tuesday marked the 11th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on Manhattan’s World Trade Center and the destruction of the twin towers, commemoration services honor the lives of those who were lost, serving as an eternal reminder of the tragic event. Usman Yasin Hameedi ’12, a recent Brandeis graduate who lost a close […]
Brandeis business major booms
As the newly established business major continues to attract a wealth of undergraduate students, Edward Bayone, chair of the program, had an unusual progression in the world of business, rising from a childhood in the projects to an executive career laden with international travel. Originally stemming from the Lower East Side of New York, Bayone […]
Student artist finds true passion in music
Far from only labeling himself a rapper, Osaze Akerejah ’14, a philosophy major who is more recognizable by his stage name Saz.É , identifies himself first and foremost as an artist. Rebuking the pressure merely to conform to what is deemed popular by mainstream artists or society, his creative passion becomes evident as he adamantly […]
Students witness war crime trial in The Hague
As the Special Court for Sierra Leone convicted Liberian President Charles Taylor of war crimes and crimes against humanity, Brandeis students participating in The Hague semester abroad program witnessed the court’s judgment last month. Taylor had previously been accused of aiding rebel forces in Sierra Leone, leading to charges that connected him to war atrocities […]
Siegal exposes corruption of international adoptions
As a fellow of the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University, Erin Siegal has painstakingly unearthed the corruption of international adoptions, particularly those stemming from Guatemala, and exposed them to the public with her books “Finding Fernanda” and “The U.S. Embassy Cables: Adoption Fraud in Guatemala, 1987-2010.” “Erin has told a beautiful and […]
First-year student and influential yoga instructor
As a first-year student at Brandeis, Shayna Palmer ’15 has already seized initiative, sharing her passion for yoga with her peers. Palmer teaches four yoga classes every week to the diverse assemblage of students who attend these sessions as part of her work-study program. Palmer confessed that “initially, you couldn’t get me in a yoga […]
The importance of women in forestry
Bina Agarwal, director and professor of Economics at the Institute of Economic Growth of Delhi, India, who has explored the potential for women’s increased inclusion in forest governance delivered a lecture on campus Monday. Agarwal traced the historical absence of women within the forestry industry. She illuminated the cultural and gender specific forces that have […]
Board of Trustees: influential profiles
Ellen Kaplan Brandeis trustee Ellen Kaplan ’64 was awed as an entering student, remarking on the sensation that “campus felt like a new world to me, my world.” Coming from a high school in a small city, she described the feeling that her high school education may have been inadequate in preparing her for Brandeis. […]
The board of trustees: two members and their devotion to Brandeis
Dan Jick For trustee Dan Jick ’79, Brandeis is a family tradition. Connections with the university led Jick to create a scholarship in honor of his father, Leon, who served as a professor of Jewish History. Asserting the crucial and lifelong friendships that can be established during these years, Jick married a fellow Brandeis graduate […]
‘Project Runway’ winner impresses in finale
Millions gazed as gold-splattered patterns brimming with vibrancy flowed down the runway, sleek reflections of mirrored pieces glittered before the audience’s eyes and innovative spectacles of plastic garments pranced alongside polished, creamy designs. “Project Runway” had reached its momentous season nine finale locale, the runway show at Mercedes-Benz fashion week, where only four talented and […]
