Entrepreneur Club approaches business with humor
The trials and successes of starting a business often make for good comedic material. On Wednesday night, the Brandeis Entrepreneurship Club and the improv comedy group To Be Announced (TBA) co-sponsored a business-themed comedy night called “Laughing At Success” held at Chum’s Coffeehouse. At the event, three student entrepreneurs shared their stories and made light […]
Furniture recycling ‘not perfect’
Despite numerous anonymous comments and tips on the inappropriate disposal of furniture at Brandeis, administration members insist that the job they are doing is adequate. “We do not profess perfection, but a genuine effort is made,” said Senior Vice President for Administration Mark Collins. “We make an effort to maximize the life of those products […]
Gittler Prize winner discusses academic work
On Tuesday, Patricia Hill Collins ’69, Ph.D. ’84, author, distinguished professor and scholar was awarded the fifth Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize for her exemplary academic work dedicated to racial, ethnic and religious relations. Collins has authored seven books, served as the 100th president of the American Sociological Organization and is currently a sociology […]
Dean presents multi-volume encyclopedia on Holocaust
Last Tuesday, the Brandeis Center for German and European Studies welcomed Dr. Martin Dean of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). Introduced by Professor Sabine von Mering, Dean discussed the second volume in the USHMM’s massive “Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos” publication. Dean is the volume editor of the project. The series, the fifth […]
Lisa Boes hired as new Dean of Academic Services
Emerging among a highly-competitive pool of qualified candidates, Lisa Boes has been selected at the new dean of academic services here at Brandeis University. She will officially commence her new position on Monday, Nov. 4th. According to Kim Godsoe, the former dean of academic services who was promoted to the position of assistant provost for […]
Students inspired to find resilience
During the stressful time of midterms, students often need a reminder that others have successfully overcome the same struggles they face and that there are many established support systems available. Brandeis Academic Services and the Hiatt Career Center worked to provide a community forum for support Tuesday night at their panel, Bouncing Back: Stories of […]
Indian economist and activist impresses and inspires
An audience of faculty, students and others gathered Tuesday in the Heller School’s Zinner Forum for a conversation with Indian economist, professor and social activist Sukhadeo Thorat. Thorat first spoke for about 15 minutes before opening the floor to questions from the audience. In his introductory speech, Thorat humbly told the impressive story of how […]
Nobel Prizes for chemical weapon disposal and short stories
The Nobel Prize winners were announced last week: the Peace Prize will go to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Prize in Literature is awarded to Alice Munro. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 10 in Stockholm. The OPCW is being given prestigious recognition for its work toward eliminating […]
Committees to address substance use and medical amnesty
The Alcohol and Other Drug Task Force will now be divided into subcommittees to focus on specific issues of importance to the student community. These additional committees will use time more efficiently and give students the opportunity to be involved in particular issues that interest them. Brandeis created the Alcohol and Other Drug Task Force […]
Schlesinger to support UDRs and BPA
Student leaders have a new resource to help them develop programs for the Brandeis community. Sybil Schlesinger will replace Gretchen Rowley as the new Program Administrator for the Undergraduate Departmental Representatives (UDRs) and the Brandeis Pluralism Alliance programs. Schlesinger will be available to students to help plan events and provide support. Schlesinger brings a wide […]
Film displays other side of propaganda in North Korea
The controversial politics and foreign policies of North Korea are often covered by the American media, yet people still understand little about the lives of North Koreans. Filmmaker Rob Montz sought to tackle this problem by creating “Juche Strong,” a short documentary about how the culture of propaganda in North Korea has contributed to their […]
Sexual assault prevention specialist hired, hopes to connect with students
Brandeis announced the hiring of a Sexual Assault Services and Prevention Specialist on Oct. 7, welcoming Sheila McMahon to the staff while hoping to bring awareness about a sensitive topic. McMahon will begin Nov. 1. Brandeis has had numerous sexual assault cases in the past, from allegations of sexual assault last January at a fraternity […]
Author and LGBT activist brings audience to tears
On Tuesday, transgender woman, professor, author and LGBT activist Jennifer Finney Boylan came to Brandeis for a presentation of her book “She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders.” The bestselling memoir is one of Boylan’s 13 published books, which include three novels, a collection of short stories and six books for young adults. While […]
Univ creates two new positions to study African diaspora
Last week, Brandeis announced a new initiative seeking to expand the Brandeis Department of African and Afro-American Studies (AAAS). The initiative, including a multi-year group of faculty hires dedicated to expanding the studies of the African diaspora, will begin this year with two new positions. The initiative strengthens the University’s increasingly culturally diverse campus and […]
Economics Nobel winner has connection to Brandeis
The winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics were announced this Monday. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the three individuals “for their empirical analysis of asset prices.” The Prize Committee stated that this year’s laureates were able to foresee the long-term course of asset prices. The winners are Robert Shiller of Yale University, […]
Counseling center wins self-assessed award
On Oct. 4, Dr. Michael J. LaFarr, associate director of the Psychological Counseling Center (PCC), announced that Brandeis has been awarded the JedCampus Seal from the Jed Foundation in an emailed press release. The Jed Foundation is a “leading organization working to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college students,” according to the press […]
QRC proposes new counseling center and staff role
Amid rainbow streamers in celebration of National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, the Queer Resource Center has announced its proposal for the creation of a Gender and Sexuality Center. Margaret Borchert, co-coordinator for the Queer Resource Center, explained, “We thought Coming Out Day would be the perfect day for us to ‘come out’ with […]
Science illuminates history of artwork
The visual arts and sciences are commonly thought of as two separate fields of study, with little overlap between them. However, in his lecture “Science at the Art Museum,” Richard Newman, head of scientific research at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, demonstrated the crucial role of scientific processes in understanding and preserving […]
Professor combines classics and chemistry to unravel ancient mysteries
Researchers at Brandeis University are unique in both their discoveries and backgrounds. Professor Andrew Koh (CLAS) unearthed an unusual find in Tel Kabri, Israel, this summer, with classicists, archaeologists and laboratory scientists. In a palatial complex, 40 large perfume vessels were found largely intact, creating great mystery as to their survival and importance. Beginning his […]
Student blood donors multiply
Recently awarded the Life Share Program Silver Level Award for increased turnout of donors within the Brandeis Community, the Waltham Group hosted its annual October blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross this past Monday through Wednesday. The drive was one of three sponsored throughout the year, occurring in February and April as […]
