Univ. acknowledges Omicron variant of COVID-19
The university released a statement regarding the latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron, according to an email sent by Carol A. Fierke, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Stew Uretsky, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Raymond Lu-Ming Ou, Vice President of Student Affairs. The university will continue to enforce its COVID-19 protocols […]
Students celebrate Mela
The Brandeis South Asian Student Association (SASA)—a club promoting a safe space for South Asians in the Brandeis community—hosted Mela on Saturday, Nov. 13. Mela—Hindi for Fair—is an annual performance at the university promoting an understanding of South Asian culture, according to a university page. This year’s Mela celebration was called “Saktiya: The Strength in […]
Holiday COVID-19 testing hours announced
The university released its updated COVID-19 testing hours for the week of Thanksgiving break from Nov. 22 to Nov 26. The university will also begin using a new software for ordering tests provided through the Broad Institute, according to an email sent to the community by Morgen Bergman, Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives, on Nov. […]
Univ. hosts COVID-19 booster clinic
The university announced that the Human Resources department will be hosting a booster shot clinic for community members and individuals of the wider Waltham community, according to an email sent by Robin Switzer, Vice President of Human Resources, on Nov. 15. The clinic will have both Pfizer and Moderna doses available. “Please share this information […]
Kindness Day brings Univ. ‘back together again’
The 2021 Kindness Day Coffee House event was hosted in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall in Goldfarb Library on Nov 8. The event was the university’s kick-off to their Kindness Day events, according to the Kindness Day events page. The two-hour event hosted eight performances, including five a capella groups with a full crowd. “Honestly, I […]
Was ‘Eternals’ worth the wait?
[Warning: this article contains spoilers] Last Friday, the newest installment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was introduced to the world: “Eternals.” Now you could go to official movie reviewers and get a far more holistic and comprehensive review of the movie but why would you do that when you have us, your friendly neighborhood uninformed […]
Univ. admin release survey on housing for student feedback
A housing survey was sent out to students on Nov. 8 to get opinions on community members’ housing experience and preference, according to an email sent by Raymon Lu Ming Ou, Vice President of Student Affairs and Lois Stanley, Vice President for Campus Planning and Operations. Students were asked a series of questions regarding housing […]
Brandeis Arts Engagement provides opportunities to students to expose their work
Brandeis Arts Engagement—a resource for arts at the university according to their page—sent an email to community members with updates on arts at the university and how students can get involved. In the email sent on Nov. 10, the program offered opportunities for students to get involved in the arts at Brandeis. “How do YOU […]
Student Union offers Turkey Shuttles to students
The Student Union resumed its Turkey Shuttle service this semester for students traveling to New York, New Jersey or Logan Airport for Thanksgiving break, according to an email sent by Student Union President Krupa Sourirajan ’23 to community members on Oct. 29. The Turkey Shuttle service, in collaboration with Joseph’s Van Services and the Brandeis […]
Orrie Friedman’s plants taken care of by the Chemistry Department
If you’re willing to make the trek up to the third floor in the SSC to study, or take the elevator ride up, you’ll be greeted by a variety of fauna sitting out in the hallway. There are various potted plants, lush and well-cared for, with an intriguing past. In one of the pots […]
Former Student Union Secretary speaks out on impeachment
James Feng ’22, former Student Union Secretary, spoke to The Brandeis Hoot regarding his impeachment and what he believes are potential alternative motives for why other members of the Student Union wanted him off of the union. Feng was impeached on Oct. 27 due to “gross neglect” of his responsibilities, according to a previous Hoot […]
Univ. hangs red dresses as part of REDress Project
Multiple red dresses have been hung around outdoor spaces on campus as a part of the REDress Project, a project launched by artist Jaime Black. The red dress project was created by Black to draw attention to the missing or murdered Aboriginal women across Canada, according to Black’s website. “Through the installation I hope to […]
Guest lecturer speaks on foreign service
Dave Harden, a former senior U.S. diplomat with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), spoke to Brandeis students on his international experience at an event held on Oct. 28. Harden presented not geopolitical analysis, but past stories of his that be believed would help shape and expand student’s knowledge about the world. “This […]
‘We the People (Our Love Will See Us Through)’ exhibition at Brandeis
Marla McLeod, an artist who explores black identity and social constructs in her pieces, exhibited her work at the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis. The exhibition, titled “We the People (Our Love Will See Us Through)” consists of various clothing pieces and paintings on display. The exhibition explores the “false and pervasive narratives surrounding […]
Charles River Apartments lose power
The Charles River Apartments lost power on Oct. 26 during a rainstorm. All four Charles River Apartment buildings were impacted by the power outage; university facilities and other campus partners were able to resolve the issue within the day. The power went on in the dormitory buildings around 2:42 p.m. on Wed. Oct 26. The […]
Univ. announces 2022 Richman Fellow award winner
The university announced Peter C. Frumhoff, a climate scientist, as the recipient of the Richman Distinguished Fellowship in Public Life award, according to the award’s webpage. Frumhoff is the Chief Climate Scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists—an independent nonprofit focused on climate change and creating “combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, […]
Student Union hosts special elections
The Student Union will be hosting its second special election of the semester. These special elections come after the impeachment of Student Union Secretary and Chief of Elections James Feng ’22. “We will be having one more (and hopefully last!) round of elections this semester,” wrote Jasmyne Jean-Remy, Student Union Chief of Staff, in an […]
Univ. researcher receives funding from NASA
Vivekanand Pandey Vimal, a researcher at Brandeis, was awarded a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study the effects of disorientation in pilots and astronauts in space, according to a Boston Herald article. Vimal’s work specifically looks at the overall health and performance of individuals operating aircraft carriers. Vimal’s work with […]
In the Senate, Oct. 24
In their Oct. 24 meeting, the senate voted by acclamation in favor of the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS), an organization dedicated to providing a supportive environment for unrepresented pre-med students. This was a club constitution change unanimously agreed upon by the senate. Additionally, the senate approved two clubs. Nai Qashou ’22 served as […]
Domestic violence awareness month on campus
264 purple flags were placed on the great lawn on campus in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Signs were posted with the flags with resources for community members seeking safety if they are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse or assault. “The blank space in the display represents the trans and gender non-conforming folk […]
