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Former Student Union Secretary James Feng ‘22, speaks out following Union impeachment
(11/09/21 11:00am)
Over the past few weeks, several senior members of the Student Union executed a scheme to remove me from office as Secretary of the Student Union. Under the constitutional guise of impeachment, President Krupa Sourirajan ‘23, Chief of Staff Jasmyne Jean-Remy ‘22 and Executive Sen. Joseph Coles ‘22 had insisted I was completely culpable and thus could not serve as Secretary.
Waltham will hold municipal elections on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
(11/02/21 10:00am)
Waltham municipal elections are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at polling locations and through mail-in and early voting. Five wards in Waltham have uncontested races, one ward possesses a guaranteed outcome, and three will decide their winners with the results from the polls.
Brandeis’s 30th Book Forum: “Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness”
(08/31/21 10:00am)
Every year, a book forum is held for Brandeis' first-years. A book is chosen by the school, and sent to incoming first-years. It is supposed to be an intellectually stimulating book which the entire class can analyze and connect to. The forum includes receiving the book, reading the book and finally discussing the book in classrooms on campus with other first-years during orientation. On the University’s website, the event is described as “the first of many experiences that will begin to build your community and a sense of belonging at Brandeis. The forum is the only time your entire class will have a shared academic experience, reading the same book, and bringing you together for a meaningful connection with your peers and members of our outstanding faculty. This special experience is the beginning of creating a unifying connection that will last for years to come.”
University launches COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students
(04/27/21 10:00am)
The state of Massachusetts opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 years of age or older on April 19. Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives Morgen Bergman sent an email to all Brandeis students on April 16 announcing an on-campus COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The clinic was organized with the University’s pharmaceutical partner, PelMeds Community Pharmacy, located in Waltham. The clinic took place in the Zinner Forum, located within the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, on April 22 and 23, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., according to an email sent to the Brandeis community by Provost Carol Fierke and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Stew Uretsky.
Designing the future of higher education — online learning is here to stay
(04/27/21 10:00am)
Like many students, I’ve spent the past year brooding over the switch to online learning that has replaced in-person classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But after getting my vaccine last week and hearing about the hopeful return to mostly in-person instruction next semester, I realized that some part of me will miss attending a Zoom class with my camera off, bare-faced, while cozy under a blanket. Online learning has provided many students with more substantial conveniences and accommodations, such as allowing them to watch recorded lectures on their own time and when they felt best prepared to absorb the materials. In future non-COVID-19 times, will we be nostalgic and miss some elements of our experiences with online learning?
Carl Shapiro dies at 108
(03/17/21 1:46am)
At 108 years old, Carl Shapiro H’03 passed away on March 7. Serving various roles at Brandeis, including benefactor, member of the Board of Trustees and recipient of an honorary degree, Shapiro contributed to the University for over 70 years. “We are grateful for and inspired by the legacy Mr. Shapiro and his family have built here at Brandeis,” President Ron Liebowitz wrote in a March 9 email to the Brandeis community.
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses role of science journalism amid COVID-19 pandemic
(03/16/21 10:00am)
The Brandeis Journalism Program and Office of the President sponsored “Science in a Pandemic: A Brandeis Journalism Forum" to discuss the role journalism has had on the public’s understanding of the pandemic and overall view of public health institutions. The virtual event, which took place on March 3, was a part of “Science Journalism, the Pandemic, and Disinformation,” a new course offered by the Journalism Program.
Professor explores environmental importance of virtual gatherings post-pandemic
(02/23/21 11:00am)
Academic travel largely stopped with the pandemic, and new remote meeting formats have increased accessibility and opened opportunities for worldwide collaboration in ways that were once impossible. As travel and in-person events start to become options again, scholars are questioning if returning to pre-pandemic 'normalcy' is the best choice.
Please stop reading Brandeis Confessions
(02/09/21 11:00am)
The vexing issue of anonymous campus confessions pages, where students can anonymously submit posts for viewing by anyone who follows them on social media arose again over winter break. The confessions group associated with Brandeis is well known for being a forum for both anti-Jewish and racist sentiments. I’d share some examples, but I’d prefer not to share expletives.
University releases draft anti-racism plan
(11/17/20 11:00am)
Following the police killing of George Floyd and the subsequent resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the mainstream this past May, the University made a commitment to address systemic racism on campus. After various announcements related to anti-racism, Zoom meetings with community members and guidance from the student organizers of the Black Action Plan, the University released a draft of its anti-racism plan in an email on Nov. 10. President Ron Liebowitz and Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mark Brimhall-Vargas discussed the draft plan in a Nov. 10 joint interview with the Justice and The Brandeis Hoot.
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped the world of sports upside down
(11/17/20 11:00am)
The COVID-19 pandemic seemed to shut down the world of sports almost overnight. Many guessed that with so many months without any sports, when sports eventually started up again, they would be more popular than ever. That, however, has not seemed to be the case.
University creates the Campus Accessibility Committee
(10/27/20 10:00am)
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the challenges Brandeis community members with disabilities face. Formally beginning in the fall of 2018 with the letter to President Ron Liebowitz, followed by forums and working groups in 2019, members of the community have gathered together and petitioned for more attention to be given to this important issue.
Economist explores what the world and economy will look like when COVID-19 ends
(10/27/20 10:00am)
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, economists have been tracking the state of the global economy and predicting what the world will look like after the pandemic. Economist John Lipsky spoke to the Brandeis community about his research at a virtual event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. His talk was sponsored by the Brandeis International Business School and hosted by Provost Lisa Lynch and Prof. Steve Cecchetti (IBS). The event, titled “Policy Changes for the Post-pandemic Global Economy,” was a discussion of several key issues through an economic lens, from policy and management of the pandemic to the different progressions of the pandemic in developing versus developed countries.
The Senate secures funding for COVID-19 modified midnight buffet
(10/23/20 4:04am)
The Senate voted to approve the creation of a new club and discussed funding for this year’s Midnight Buffet at their Oct. 18 Zoom meeting.
Creators of VoteDeis discuss the formation of the coalition
(10/20/20 10:00am)
Director of Programs in International Justice and Society at the Ethics Center Leigh Swigart and Assistant Director of ENACT and Communications for the Ethics Center David Weinstein spoke with the Justice on Oct. 16 about their role in the formation of the VoteDeis coalition, a nonpartisan campus initiative dedicated to ensuring all eligible students are registered and have a plan to vote.
Brandeis community members met on June 2 to discuss systemic racism
(09/22/20 10:00am)
COVID-19, which disproportionately affects communities of color and especially Black and Latinx communities, has further amplified and exposed racial disparities that the United States was built on. Black Americans today face the brunt of police violence in the time of COVID-19. George Floyd is an example of this — he died with COVID-19 antibodies in his blood, surviving infection only to die as a result of police brutality, according to an article from The New York Times.
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(09/08/20 3:27am)
Candidates met over Zoom to share their platforms and debate their opponents.
EDITORIAL: Standing with Brandeis’ Black and Brown communities amidst police violence and civil unrest
(06/10/20 6:30pm)
In recent weeks, people all over the United States and around the world have been using their voices in a renewed call for racial justice. This board condemns anti-Black racism, as highlighted by recent incidents of police brutality, and is implementing concrete ways that we can address systemic racial inequity in our own organization.
EDITORIAL: Celebrating the achievements of the class of 2020 Justice seniors
(05/30/20 6:12pm)
The end of this year has brought countless unexpected obstacles, making it especially difficult to say goodbye to our seniors. Each of them has brought something special to the Justice, and we know they will bring their same strengths and passions to whatever it is they choose to pursue. Thank you to our seniors for all of your creative and thoughtful contributions to the Justice over the years.