Student Union holds elections
The Student Union will be hosting its first round of special elections for the spring 2022 semester, according to an email sent to community members by Michael Pollard ’22, Student Union Secretary, on March 6. Pollard will be acting as the Chief of Elections for this election cycle. The first round of special elections comes […]
Intercultural Center hosts 30th anniversary celebration
The Intercultural Center (ICC)—a resource on campus dedicated to providing a safe, respectful place for students to learn and become aware of the many cultures on campus––celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 4. “The ICC represents community, culture and connection. When the founders came together to advocate for the ICC, they did so with the […]
BookTok worth it or not: ‘Normal People’
It’s a Saturday night and you know what that means: I stayed in and read a book to inform you over whether you should read it too. The answer this week? Read to find out. Here’s my deal: books come up on the BookTok algorithm, and after enough pressure (and whether or not I can […]
Univ. hosts multiple events in honor of international women’s day
International Women’s Day—a day meant to celebrate the achievements of women and recognize the gender-related bias of society—was on Tuesday, March 8. University departments and student groups hosted multiple events to honor women on campus and around the world. “Brandeis is one of only 13 universities nationwide—and the only university in Massachusetts—to be identified as […]
Russian Studies Department hosts Unity Week Against the War
The Russian Studies Department in collaboration with the Russian Club co-sponsored events for the Unity Week Against the War, according to the Russian Department’s events page. Multiple events were held throughout the week of March 8 through to the 12. The Unity Week Against the War in Ukraine is meant to bring attention to Russia’s […]
Univ. hosts sleep week
Health and Wellness Promotion—a resource on campus that offers many services and programs to support student health and wellness—hosted sleep week on campus from March 6 to 13, according to their website. Sleep week is intended to encourage better sleeping habits through multiple themed events and activities throughout the week. It is brought to students […]
University updates COVID-19 policies: easing up on mask restrictions
The university has begun to lift some of its COVID-19 restrictions on campus; as of Feb. 18, community members actively participating in physical activity no longer are required to be masked. “As of February 18, 2022, all actively exercising individuals, including practicing and competing student-athletes, are permitted to remove their masks during activity. Indoor […]
Univ. president calls for peace between Ukraine and Russia
On Feb. 24, Russian troops invaded Ukraine under the orders of Russian President Vladamir Putin in an attempt to redraw the borders of the Soviet Union nearly 30 years after its collapse, according to a Washington Street Journal article. University President Ron Liebowitz wrote in support of peace between Russia and Ukraine in an address […]
BookTok worth it or not: ‘The Night Circus’
Since Caroline asked for this, I’m back reviewing another book from BookTok. Here’s my spiel: I watch TikToks and put the book recs on my “To Be Read” list, and I review whether it deserves the hype or not. This week’s review will be Erin Morgenstern’s book “The Night Circus.” I really enjoyed this book. […]
Brandeis students organize ‘Rally to Defend Dining Workers’
On Friday, Feb. 18, dozens of Brandeis students joined dining workers in a protest for the dining workers’ union rights. The protest, organized by the Brandeis Leftist Union (BLU), was held with three demands regarding the treatment of union workers. “We will not stand for this. Labor issues are student issues, and it is our […]
Univ. dining contract with Sodexo up, begins selection process for new vendor
The university’s dining contract with Sodexo, a food and facilities management company, is set to expire in July 2022 and has begun the selection process for a new vendor. The contract with Sodexo was set to end in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the contract was extended an additional two years, according to […]
New method for selection of commencement speakers
The university announced a new method of selecting commencement speakers for the commencement ceremony in an email sent to community members on Feb. 11. The new approach is intended to highlight students who have “demonstrated commendable accomplishments during their time at Brandeis,” according to the email. “This important event is the only time when the […]
Univ. announces easing of COVID-19 policies on-campus
The university announced it will be easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions on campus, according to an email sent by Carol A. Fierke, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Stewart Uretsky, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Raymond Lu-Ming Ou, Vice President for Student Affairs, on Feb. 7. The announcement comes […]
The lasting impact of former professor Pauli Murray
Justice Stephen Breyer announced in late January his intention to retire from the Supreme Court. With his intent to retire, this offers President Joe Biden the opportunity to appoint someone in his place. The vacancy allows Biden to fulfill one of his campaign promises—to appoint the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. Though, […]
Student Union hosts first elections of the semester
The Student Union announced the winners of its first round of elections for the spring 2022 semester, according to an email sent by Michael Pollard—Student Union Secretary—to community members on Feb. 6. The North Quad Senator and Mid-Year Senator positions were filled as well as two allocations board seats. The North Quad Senator Position was […]
BookTok worth it or not: ‘The Invisible Life of Addie Larue’
Back by not-so-popular demand, I’m reviewing another book from BookTok. Basically, if a book gets hyped up on tik-tok, I put it on my “To Be Read” list and I review whether it was worth it or not. This week’s review will be of V.E Schwab’s book “The Invisible Life of Addie Larue.” Everyone and […]
Univ. announces new Vice President for Diversity Equity and Inclusion
The university announced that LeManuel Lee Bitsóí has been selected as the new Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, according to an email sent by university president Ron Liebowitz to the Brandeis community on Jan 31. The announcement comes six months after the former Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Mark Brimhall Vargas […]
Univ. closes campus due to snow
The university closed campus due to weather forecast for blizzard conditions on Saturday, Jan. 29, according to an email sent by Lois Stanley to the Brandeis community on Jan. 28. All university-planned events and activities were canceled for the day. For dining services, Sherman Grab and Go remained open with their usual service hours, and […]
Todd Soloway ’88 elected to Board of Trustees
Todd Soloway ’88 was announced as the newest member of the university’s Board of Trustees, according to a BrandeisNOW article. Soloway was elected in January 2022 and will be one of the 37 trustees of the university. Soloway is a partner and co-chair of Pryor Cashman—a midsize law firm based in New York City, according […]
Univ. closes campus due to snow
The university closed campus due to weather forecast for blizzard conditions on Saturday, Jan. 29, according to an email sent by Lois Stanley to the Brandeis community on Jan. 28. All university-planned events and activities were canceled for the day. For dining services, Sherman Grab and Go remained open with their usual service hours, and […]
