Coffeehouse for a Cause
Aging is a topic of growing importance. In current society, ageism is rarely discussed in relation to prejudice.
Louis' Literature: Making Sense
Author of “Making Sense: A Guide to Sensory Issues” Rachel Schneider ’05 recalled her first memory on the Brandeis campus with the Justice. “I remember the first day I stepped foot on [the Brandeis] campus with my parents for a tour.
Louis' Literature: Alice in Manhattan
Dan Hirshon ’04 grew up in Wonderland. An entire portion of his childhood home was filled with collectables of all kinds from Lewis Carroll’s classic novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” This very specific decor was the result of his father’s obsession with all things Alice.
Louis' Literature: Paleo Planet
Becky Winkler ’07 did not expect to publish a cookbook when she graduated from Brandeis with a bachelor degree in Psychology and Latin American Studies.
Constructing the Castle: the Elements
Graffiti Room Tucked away on the fourth floor of Tower A of Usen Castle, a small room bursts with color.
Constructing the Castle
It’s the end of a royal era. At the end of this semester, Usen Castle will officially be closed as a residence hall for undergraduate students.
"Black Is Week"
On Sunday night, Nov. 6, Brandeis students gathered to eat delicious comfort food and mingle with old and new friends.
Brandeis' Biggest Fan
It’s a sight all too common at Brandeis sporting events: empty bleachers on the Brandeis side while the opposing team’s fans are often out in full support.
Lenny's Legacy: Humor and the Holocaust
Humor and the Holocaust are two things many would never expect to see go hand in hand. The genocide committed by the Nazi regime resulted in the deaths of an estimated 11 million people.
Lenny's Legacy: Lewis Black
“How the hell did we get here? I’m sure Lenny Bruce would have something to say. The only problem is that if he said it back at the time he was alive, it would have landed him in court or in jail,” Arnie Reisman said after considering the current state of American politics.
Lenny's Legacy: Kitty Bruce
Under the display labeled “Family” in the Brandeis University Archives, an abundance of black and white family photos gaze up at the viewer.
Lenny's Legacy: Lenny Bruce
“I’ve decided that I’m completely corrupt,” reads the start of a letter tucked inside the Farber University Archives.
Contemplating the Cosmos
According to the NASA website, “The universe is a big, big place.” The sun, our nearest star, is 93 million miles away, and the next closest galaxy to the Milky Way is 2.5 million light years away.
Late-Night at Chums
14 students, four comedians, approximately 70 audience members and a professor walk into a bar. Such was the case Tuesday night in Cholmondeley's Coffee House at 8 p.m.
Examining Disability
When Rosemarie Garland-Thomson ’93 Ph.D. first came to Brandeis, she had a variety of identities.
In Celebration of Culture
Alongside her role as a professor at Brandeis for the course Latinos in the United States, Prof. Madeleine Lopez (HIST) also encourages learning about different cultures at the Intercultural Center as its new director.
Half A Century of Service
In 1966, 30 students attended the first-ever Waltham Group meeting. Little did they know that 50 years later, the Brandeis community service organization would boast hundreds of volunteers who each year dedicate 40,000 hours to community service. Students, alumni, faculty and members of the Waltham community gathered in Levin Ballroom this past Saturday to celebrate these achievements.
Marrow Matching
Thinking of Brandeis University, “community engagement” is probably one of the first phrases that comes to mind.
A Discourse on 'Denial'
“I always tell my students to think about the etymology of the word prejudice. Pre - judge. [Essentially this says,] ‘I’ve made up my mind; don’t confuse me with the facts,’” Deborah Lipstadt ’72 Ph.D.
'Evidence and Agency'
“Human beings have dignity; they don’t have a price. That’s why human beings can’t be bought or sold,” said Prof.
Sodexo will continue its contract with the University until June 2022
Let’s consciously uncouple the United States
Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg H’96
COVID-19 brings forth sustainability challenges for the University
The Waltham Public Library begins a project to collect residents’ experiences with COVID-19