Interview Column: Kim Conaty
(09/13/16 4:33am)
This week, justArts spoke with Kim Conaty, the curator of the Rose Art Museum, about the opening of the Museum this past weekend.
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Rose opens to enthusiastic art fans
(09/13/16 4:29am)
Art fans young and old sauntered into the Rose Art Museum,alongside students clad in Urban Outfitters tank tops on Friday night for the opening of this year’s Fall Exhibitions. The show was new Rose curator Kim Conaty’s first fall opening, and it was a resounding success.
Gallery explores social issues with recycled materials
(09/06/16 2:58am)
Chakaia Booker’s art, which is featured in the Kniznick Gallery at the Women’s Studies Research Center until Nov. 4, speaks volumes about current issues by using old tires and wood slabs as sculptural creations. Booker is known for innovatively upcycling materials in order to convey societal messages — most notably, commentary on race, gender and the environment.
24-Hour Musical basks in nostalgia
(09/06/16 2:37am)
A musical, start-to-finish, in 24 hours seems mad. Perhaps, it is. However, this does not stop Brandeisians from attempting this feat each year. Every year, hordes of students crowd into the Shapiro Campus Center’s theater to watch their peers present a musical they were cast in only the day before. This year’s show of choice was everyone’s ‘tween’ favorite — “High School Musical.” Produced by Tympanium Euphorium and Hillel Theater Group, Brandeis’ rendition of High School Musical was enjoyable to all, as it evoked nostalgia in the many show-goers crowded in the theater as well as in the actors in the show.
Univ. names two to Board of Trustees
(09/06/16 12:33am)
The Board of Trustees recently elected Georg B. Muzicant ’02, IBS MA ’03 and Mindy L. Schneider ’75 to the Board. Their four-year terms began on July 1.
EDITORIALS: Commend work of Rose curatorial staff
(09/06/16 12:00am)
Next weekend, the Rose Art Museum will welcome a host of exhibitions as part of its Fall Exhibition featuring artists such as New York-based Sarah Sze and Scottish artist David Shirgley. The Rose Art Museum has been an integral part of the University since 1961 and has served as a permanent fixture on campus for artistic education and the exhibition and collection of contemporary art. In 2009, under President Jehuda Reinharz’s administration, the University attempted to sell the museum’s prized collection valued at $350 million in an attempt to respond to a substantial budget crisis. The sale was later prevented after Rose supporters sued the University, according to a July 1, 2011 Boston Globe article.
Liebowitz issues diversity and inclusion updates
(08/30/16 6:50am)
The months-long search for a chief diversity officer is nearly over, University President Ronald Liebowitz announced in an email to students yesterday. The email — which updated students on a number of the University’s diversity and inclusion efforts — also gave some insight into what the coming months will look like.
'Kubo and the Two Strings'
(08/30/16 6:50am)
In a word, stunning. From within an animation industry churning out CG film after CG film, “Kubo and the Two Strings” swept onto the summer screen Aug. 19 in a captivating storm of vision, beauty and heart. The movie was produced by stop-motion animation studio Laika Entertainment, who also produced“Coraline” (2009) and “ParaNorman” (2012), and they continue to be living proof that patience is a virtue.
New students welcomed with annual Convocation
(08/30/16 6:36am)
New students from 43 states and 30 countries filled Chapels Field for the annual Convocation ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, the theme of which was “remember yesterday, explore today, brighten tomorrow.”
Cultural Connections
(08/30/16 3:53am)
Many associate Cuba with communism, the Castro family and the Cold War. These Cuban stereotypes remind many Americans of another political system and cultural circumstances. Prof. Elizabeth Ferry (ANTH), who led a tour to Cuba this year as part of Brandeis Travelers program, brought back stories that challenge these stereotype. In 1961, during the heart of the Cold War, the United States banned Americans from visiting this neighbor. Things changed in 2015 when the U.S government historically restored diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Brief: Rose establishes Sam Hunter Emerging Artists fund and acquires work from David Schutter
(05/24/16 6:16am)
The Rose Art Museum announced its first-ever acquisition under the brand new Sam Hunter Emerging Artists Fund on May 19: David Schutter’s “MMA 636 a2” is the first of what the Rose hopes will be a large collection of works acquired under the new initiative aimed at emerging artistic voices.
Bedford departs from Rose
(05/24/16 6:13am)
Chris Bedford, the Henry and Lois Foster Director of the Rose Art Museum, will be leaving on July 31 to pursue a new position as the director of the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Year In Review 2015-2016
(05/24/16 6:02am)
‘Dog Sees God’
Interview Column: Dylan Hoffman '18
(05/24/16 5:50am)
This week, justArts spoke with Dylan Hoffman ’18, who directed “The Lesson,” a one-act absurd play for Festival of the Arts.
Richardson encourages grads to dream and fly
(05/24/16 5:41am)
“Repeat after me: ‘I believe I can fly,’” HistoryMakers founder and Brandeis alumna Julieanna Richardson ’76 instructed graduating students at the University’s 65th annual commencement on Sunday. She delivered her address, which drew heavily upon themes of dreams and unrealized potential, to 915 bachelor degree recipients and 854 Masters and doctoral degree recipients.
Liebowitz prepares to begin term in July
(05/24/16 5:35am)
In anticipation of his inauguration as the University's ninth president, President-elect Ronald Liebowitz sat down with the Justice and the Brandeis Hoot to discuss his plans for his presidency and his preparation for the role over the past semester.
Prof cites Islamophobia as reason for tenure denial
(05/24/16 5:32am)
A recent article in the Islamic Monthly magazine alleges that the University denied tenure to former Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies professor Joseph Lumbard because he is a Muslim.
Former University President Frederick Lawrence chosen to serve as Phi Beta Kappa CEO and secretary
(05/24/16 5:26am)
The Phi Beta Kappa Society announced on May 19 that former University President Fred Lawrence will serve as its 10th Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, starting on Aug. 1.
Views on the News: Class of 2016
(05/23/16 11:25pm)
In light of Commencement, members of the Class of 2016 have the opportunity to look back at their college careers and their growth over the past four years. Reflecting on your time at Brandeis, what is the most important lesson you learned, and how do you think that lesson will help you in life?
EDITORIAL: Farewell to Justice graduates of Class of 2016
(05/23/16 11:25pm)
Now that Commencement proceedings have drawn to a close, this board would like to extend its congratulations to the University’s accomplished Class of 2016. We would also like to recognize and honor the Justice’s recent graduates who have contributed so much to this paper.