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Around every campus one can see the names of the University’s benefactors. From buildings, wings and hallways to sculptures and even benches, I’ve often wondered who the people are behind the names. I’ve even thought to myself, “Oh, if I donate enough money, I too could have a chair or at least a leaf on a tree named after me.”
On Sept. 12, University President Ron Liebowitz sent an email to the Brandeis community requesting the community to submit nominations for honorary degree recipients to be celebrated at the 2020 commencement exercises. The President described an honorary degree as a great way to recognize and commend the achievements of figures who have been highly influential in academics, politics, the arts and through activism. In the past, the University has maintained a website through which anyone could submit a nomination for an honorary degree recipient, but this year’s decision to send an email ensures that the Brandeis community is aware of this opportunity.
On its website, Brandeis poses a provocative question to prospective students, “What does it mean to be educated in the 21st century?” Their answer is simple, it’s the Brandeis Core. As of fall 2019, all new students must complete the Brandeis Core requirements in order to receive their degree. The requirements include a first year experience and courses of foundational literacies; school of thought; global engagement; health, wellness, and life skills.
It’s said that Bostonians spend 500 days of their lives commuting. That may sound nasty, but perhaps Joshua Shuster ’23 can beat that with a weekly commute between Waltham and New York. This first-year isn’t commuting back to the Big Apple out of homesickness, but because of his work there as a music producer.
Smith, Leon Polk, “Torn Drawings”. 1961. Museum of Modern Art, New York City.
FOOD AFTER ART, OR THE OTHER WAY AROUND: Hungry after seeing all the exhibitions? Delicious cookies and fruit punches are waiting for you outside of the museum.
REBEL AGAINST TRADITION: When the mainstream art shows refused to show his photos of graffiti, Gordon Matta-Clark opened his own show. He was one of the first artists to recognize graffiti as a form of art.
This week, justArts&Culture spoke with Rita Scheer ’20, who was one of the showcased artists at the “New Arts from Home & Abroad” Awarded Student Art Show.
Once I stepped into The Undisciplined Collector, 2015, a 20th century style living room in the Rose Art Museum, the first work that caught my eye was the “Le Marche.”
Selected student artworks were exhibited in the “New Arts from Home & Abroad” Awarded Student Art Show in Goldman-Schwartz Art Studio last week, including artworks created in 2019 Brandeis in Siena Program, a two-course studio art summer program in Siena, Italy, and more.
Last week, I received an email from a source that I will not name with a very interesting op-ed attached. As the Forum editor for the Justice, this happens quite often, as many individuals from both within and outside the Brandeis community want their voices and opinions heard.
At the New Student Forum, students were invited to ask Zadie Smith questions about her book "Swing Time."
President Ron Liebowitz opened the event.
SUMMER ABROAD: Away from home, students bring inspiration into the process of art creation.
CUT AND PASTE: Instead of following the traditional way of using the material, creator breaks boundary to add layers to the paintings.
Mark Dion, “The Undisciplined Collector ” 2015. Rose Art Museum Special Fund. Photo by Charles Mayer.
Senator for Class of 2023 (2 seats)
Presence, a new website for Brandeis organizations, clubs, and events, launched on Aug. 31.
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Brandeis alumni Caroline Cadel ’09 and Lea Winkler ’09 received the Harry S. Levitan Award for Excellence and Leadership in Education on June 6. Friends since preschool, Cadel and Winkler are now both elementary school teachers in Massachusetts.