University hosts series of events commemorating 9/11 terrorist attacks
(09/14/21 10:00am)
In commemoration of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the University held multiple events for the community.
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University elects new senators to the Student Union
(09/14/21 10:00am)
After the Student Union sent out an incorrect ballot eight hours early, students were able to vote for their representatives in the Student Union on Friday, Sept. 10. Secretary James Feng ’22 had not responded to an email from the Justice asking about the cause of the error as of press time.
Police log 9-14-21
(09/14/21 10:00am)
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
PARC’s Suggested Language List gains widespread media coverage
(09/14/21 7:53pm)
Brandeis’ Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center compiled a list of terms and phrases that they recommend being cautious of using. Julie Jette, who is representing PARC in the media, said, “The list was never an official Brandeis policy, and no member of the university community was ever required to consult with or use the list. Brandeis has a deep commitment to free speech and free expression.” Rather, the list is a compilation of words that may be harmful or offensive to others, and a way for people to be more sensitive to other people’s emotions. On PARC’s website, the group says that the list is meant to be “a tool to share information and suggestions about potentially oppressive language. Use of the suggested alternatives is not a university expectation or requirement. The language you choose to use or not use is entirely up to you.”
Class of 2025 greeted with an in-person orientation
(09/14/21 10:00am)
As if heading to college in the midst of a pandemic was not challenging enough, Hurricane Henri further complicated plans for first-year move-in and orientation. As the old saying goes, rain on a celebratory occasion is a sign of good luck, so fingers crossed that a great year lies ahead.
University launches new website on Jewish religion, culture
(09/14/21 10:00am)
The University has recently launched the Jewish Experience — a website “dedicated to exploring the most pressing issues facing Jews and Judaism today.” The site is a direct result of the “Framework for the Future” report finalized in January 2020 that seeks to revitalize and improve the University community for years to come. Open to contributions from Brandeis alumni, students, staff and faculty, entries on the website range from light-hearted recipes to serious discussions focused on social justice.
New dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences begins first semester
(09/14/21 10:00am)
This fall marks Professor Wendy Cadge’s first academic year as the University’s dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Her service as dean formally began on June 1.
Brandeis University COVID-19 Statistics: Week of Sept 5
(09/14/21 10:00am)
Brandeis University is keeping the community informed about its COVID-19 statistics through an online dashboard. This dashboard contains information about how many tests were collected, how many individuals were tested, how many individuals tested positive, how many students are in quarantine, how many students are in isolation and the seven-day average for positive tests on campus. The dashboard also includes various statistics about areas in Massachusetts. The Justice will produce infographics each week, visually displaying the information that the University releases online.
Brandeis University COVID-19 Statistics: Week of Aug 22
(08/31/21 10:00am)
Brandeis University is keeping the community informed about its COVID-19 statistics through an online dashboard. This dashboard contains information about how many tests were collected, how many individuals were tested, how many individuals tested positive, how many students are in quarantine, how many students are in isolation, the seven-day average for positive tests on campus and the vaccination rates. The dashboard also includes various statistics about areas in Massachusetts. The Justice will produce infographics each week, visually displaying the information that the University releases online.
University welcomes the Class of 2025 at Convocation
(08/31/21 12:28pm)
University President Ron Liebowitz welcomed the Class of 2025 at the Convocation ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 29. He opened by thanking the Department of Community Living and the Orientation Core Committee for orchestrating new student move-in and orientation, especially in the midst of both the pandemic and a hurricane.
Police log 8-31-21
(08/31/21 10:00am)
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Continuing the search for Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of DEI
(08/31/21 10:00am)
Brandeis is continuing the search for a new Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion after Mark Brimhall-Vargas stepped down in July 2021. Until the new diversity officer is appointed, David Fryson has been chosen to fill the role.
Fall 2021 updated COVID-19 policies
(08/31/21 10:00am)
As the University welcomes new and returning students to campus for the fall semester, the school’s COVID-19 policies have changed.
The Class of 2021 graduates in the University’s first online commencement ceremony
(05/25/21 2:51pm)
Keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson, a human rights lawyer and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, spoke to the graduating Class of 2021 about overcoming racial injustice and inequality.
2021 Honorary Degree Recipients
(05/25/21 10:00am)
Ellen Gordon '65
The Union Senate charters new clubs and proposes new program
(05/04/21 10:00am)
At its final meeting of the academic year on May 2, the Union Senate voted in favor of chartering –– and by extension, securing –– Branda as a club. This step was made possible because of a constitutional amendment, passed last week, which would add Branda to the list of nine secured clubs.
Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center hosts discussion of transformative justice in higher education
(05/04/21 10:00am)
The Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center hosted a panel discussion last Friday about transformative justice, its implementation in higher education and the ways it can benefit the Brandeis community. PARC invited Brown University alumnus Camilla Pelsinger, Brown senior Izzy Acevado and social justice organizer Dara Bayer to speak about their experiences implementing the first formal transformative justice program in a U.S. institution of higher education.
The Student Union amends its constitution
(05/04/21 10:00am)
This year, a committee of Student Union members gathered for the constitutional review process, which the Union holds every three years. The committee proposed a total of 33 amendments, which students voted for on April 29. President-elect Krupa Sourirajan ’23 said at the last Union Senate meeting of the academic year that the results of the voting would be released soon, though she did not specify a date.
Psychology department releases Diversity, Equity & Inclusion survey
(05/04/21 10:00am)
The Psychology department released the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and General Climate survey survey on Monday, May 3 for members of the department. The survey is confidential and open to everyone within the department, including all faculty, staff and students.
Chief Diversity Officer Brimhall-Vargas accepts new position at Fenway Health and will be leaving the University in the summer
(05/04/21 10:00am)
Mark Brimhall-Vargas, the current Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be leaving the University for a new position at Fenway Health this summer, University President Ron Liebowitz wrote in a campus-wide email on Monday, May 3.