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(02/11/25 11:00am)
From Friday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan 26, members of the Brandeis community took over Farber Library in order to make a difference in the operations of non-profit organizations in Waltham. Deis Hacks, “an annual social justice hackathon … [is] sponsored by Brandeis International Business School, [and] brings together students, faculty and community members to tackle challenges faced by local nonprofits.”
(02/11/25 11:00am)
“Emilia Pérez” has been called many things: offensive, tasteless, a regressive and stereotypical portrayal of the trans experience, heinous, the list of negative adjectives goes on. Despite this, the film is critically acclaimed and has recieved numerous accolades at Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, and multiple award nominations. The film is up for 11 British Academy Film Awards and three Screen Actors Guild awards. Most impressive of all is the truly baffling 13 Oscar nominations it has received, putting “Emilia Pérez” only one nomination away from joining “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land” as the most nominated films in Oscars history.
(02/11/25 11:00am)
On Wednesday, Feb. 5 the student organization Jewish Deis Bund hosted a vigil to “honor and remember those murdered in Palestine and Lebanon,” as announced in an Instagram post on Feb. 4.
(02/11/25 11:00am)
In her 71 years, Emily Szczypek has lived in many places. England, Australia and plenty of cities in Massachusetts have been home bases for her, but one spot eventually became home. Szczypek has lived in Waltham for 29 years, almost half her life, and she’s not hesitant to share her deep concern for the development — or lack thereof — that she’s witnessed here.
(02/11/25 11:00am)
The format of documentaries is not as strict as one might think. The integration of home videos allows for further context and deeper audience empathy.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
On Jan. 22, the Brandeis community received an email from Provost Carol Fierke containing the news that Prof. Arthur Holmberg (THA) had passed away at the age of 80. Holmberg was a part of the Brandeis community for 30 years, having joined the Theater Department in 1994 and teaching up until fall 2024.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
On Friday, Jan. 24, Brandeis University men's basketball senior Toby Harris '25 etched his name into the record books, becoming the 36th player in University history to reach the 1,000-point career milestone. Harris' achievement came at a crucial moment, helping the Judges secure a 92-76 victory over Carnegie Mellon University in a hard-fought University Athletic Association road matchup.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
The Grammys returned this Sunday, Feb. 2 after an impressive year filled with nominees such as Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Cowboy Carter herself, Beyoncé. Evidently, 2024 was the restoration of the “Pop Girl” as we were taken to the “Pink Pony Club” this “Brat Summer” with a much needed resurgence of girl power in the mainstream media.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Welcome back to campus, and to all new midyear students, welcome to the Brandeis community! Whether you are a returning student or this is your first semester on campus, Brandeis has so much to offer. The spring semester provides a chance to join new organizations and embrace new opportunities. Beyond that, the new semester is a time of renewal. Take the time to focus on yourself before the semester picks up. Establishing good habits and routines will help you have a great semester.
(01/28/25 11:00am)
Porsha Olayiwola grew up spending her weekends at her downtown Chicago Library. Every day after school she and her friends would go to Barnes & Noble and read. Her love of literature ignited an interest in writing, so it is no surprise that she became a poet and educator. The current Boston Poet laureate has been navigating the literary world as a consumer, creative and writer for years. Now, she is writing a new chapter as the co-owner of a new bookstore.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
On Nov. 19, VoteDeis announced that Brandeis University had been recognized as one of the most engaged campuses for college student voting by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
Reem Kseibati is a real estate strategist who spent over ten years working in Dubai and is now a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Kseibati — who has lived in London, Beirut and Dubai — came to Brandeis to discuss her passion for real estate, her thoughts on development in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and lessons learned from working in the region as a guest and as a woman.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
Content warning — This article contains mention of suicide.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
As we approach the end of the fall semester, it’s time to turn our attention to the Brandeis mid-year graduates of 2024. These soon-to-be alumni deserve a hearty congratulations for completing their time at Brandeis and preparing to step into the next chapters of their lives.
(11/19/24 11:00am)
“Playing with joy and playing to win:" these are the goals of senior captain of the Brandeis University women’s basketball team Lulu Ohm ’25 as she heads into her final year playing collegiate basketball.
(11/19/24 11:00am)
How do we create in moments of extreme suffering? What role does art play to placate or heal emotional pain? These are questions multidisciplinary artist and activist Daria Pugachova explores with her dynamic and interactive creations. Born in Rivne, Ukraine, Pugachova was always a creative. She studied architecture at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, and for years played the drums with her band, Panivalkova. However, in 2019, when her band ended, Pugachova pivoted towards just as engaging and interactive works, exploring concepts of grief, dreams and community.
(11/12/24 11:00am)
On Nov. 8, faculty gathered for their monthly meeting, eagerly anticipating the introduction of new University Interim President Arthur Levine ’70. The meeting began with comments from Chair of the Faculty Senate Jeffery Lenowitz (POL), who introduced a speech and moment of silence for the passing of Professor Emeritus Graham Campbell (FA). Following this remembrance, Wellington Prize winner Prof. Emilie Connolly (HIST) gave a presentation on her trip to Lisbon.
(11/12/24 11:00am)
On Nov. 7, the Brandeis Jewish Bund hosted a Study-in For Palestine from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A promotional poster for the event encouraged students to “Join the Jewish Bund as we sit and study in honor of Palestine.” The event, which was attended by a small crowd of students, took place on the first floor of Farber library, around the corner from Starbucks. Organizers offered pro-Palestine reading material for attendees, though most chose to silently do their own work.
(11/12/24 11:00am)
In the wake of a presidential election, the atmosphere on a college campus can feel charged. Regardless of the elected candidate or what policies prevail, each election cycle impacts students uniquely. This time can feel complicated and isolating for many, as a period of emotional processing and reflection. Now, more than ever, our collective well-being depends on offering support and understanding to one another, and taking care of ourselves is essential.
(11/12/24 11:00am)
We’re not strangers to grief. It’s inevitable that we will all stumble through the five stages at one point or another, likely on numerous occasions. While loss is most commonly associated with physical loss — such as that of a loved one — it can also apply to more ideological dimensions. Political grief became a widely recognized phenomena in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election when Donald Trump’s victory sent shockwaves through the nation. For millions of Americans, Trump’s victory wasn’t just a political loss — it was the loss of societal values, moral compasses, and, for many, the very idea of a future they had once hoped for. And now, on Nov. 6, 2024, those very same feelings of loss were echoed, if not intensified.
