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(10/08/19 10:00am)
In 1991, Yakov moved to the United States from present-day Russia in search of a more rewarding life and a safe and better place for his wife and two children, then five and 10 years old. In an interview with the Justice, he said his departure had been prompted by the devastating events and unfair policies that dominated Eastern Europe before, during and after the Cold War. Throughout that period, Russia was part of the USSR and faced extreme political tension and discontent, leading to its 1991 collapse. In the midst of this strained social and political era, Yakov worked as a construction worker to help provide for his family. He faced significant religious persecution as a Jewish man in a predominantly Orthodox Christian society, an issue that pushed him to consider moving to the United States.
(09/24/19 10:00am)
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.
(09/24/19 10:00am)
A first-year, Shuster is balancing his new life at Brandeis with his professional aspirations.
(09/24/19 10:00am)
Even at Brandeis, Shuster works hard on beat editing and production.
(09/24/19 10:00am)
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.
(09/17/19 10:00am)
Before kicking off her book tour, author Zadie Smith joined the Brandeis community on Sept. 12 to discuss her novel “Swing Time” with students and faculty. The event, part of the Helen and Philip Brecher New Student Forum, aims to provide an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the book and get inspired by exploring the book’s themes. Smith’s visit involved a dinner with select faculty and a gathering in the International Lounge before a question-and-answer session in Spingold Theater Center.
(09/17/19 10:00am)
At the New Student Forum, students were invited to ask Zadie Smith questions about her book "Swing Time."
(09/17/19 10:00am)
President Ron Liebowitz opened the event.
(09/17/19 10:00am)
At first glance, Brandeis may seem like a concrete jungle. However, just beyond the main confines of campus is a green space accessible to the community. It doesn’t matter if you’re not an Environmental Studies major or active member of the Mountain Club — the Sachar Woods provide an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors regardless of experience level.
(09/17/19 10:00am)
In September, the IBS woods are just starting to show signs of fall.
(09/17/19 10:00am)
Another use for student publications!
(09/17/19 10:00am)
Students sometimes leave behind more than footprints...
(09/17/19 10:00am)
The Sachar woods are ringed by various idyllic trails.
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The woods display New England's flora and flauna.
(09/10/19 10:00am)
Angel Henriquez '22 hopes to become the first Latino elected to the D.C. Council.
(09/10/19 10:00am)
Lina Ghanim '20 attended the Grace Hopper Celebration, a conference celebrating women in computing.
(09/10/19 10:00am)
Angel Henriquez ’22 is a devoted fan of the Washington, D.C. football team, but won’t say the team’s name aloud because “it’s disrespectful, and the name should be changed.” Since the 2016 presidential election, Henriquez has stopped wearing team gear and decided the only way to challenge the inequity around him is to become the first Latino member of the D.C. city council — but not the last. Henriquez plans to run after graduating Brandeis and to work his way into mayoral office eventually. In the meantime, the Brandeis sophomore spends his breaks working in local Washington politics, is working remotely with a non-profit, and has “made a name for [him]self” at home, he told the Justice in an interview.
(09/10/19 10:00am)
Women majoring in computer science are a rare sight on university campuses across the U.S. While computer science research jobs are growing exponentially, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that women only earn 18 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in computer science awarded by American universities. In the workplace, this has translated to a decline in female computer science professionals since the 1990s, and there is little to indicate a shift in this trend. The Justice spoke to one Brandeis student who is on a mission to change that.
