Dr. Andrew Kolodny responds to protest calling for the University to fire him
Kolodny spoke with the Justice over Zoom about the problems with the recent campus protest.
University creates the Campus Accessibility Committee
This committee will serve as a forum for accessibility related concerns.
Economist explores what the world and economy will look like when COVID-19 ends
John Lipsky described the COVID-19 pandemic as an “economic crisis like no other.”
Students Demand Action presents club’s purpose to Senate
The Senate voted on chartering Students Demand Action and amended an article of the club bylaws.
Prof. Anita Hill discusses equality and the future of the U.S. Supreme Court
Hill answered students’ questions about Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation process and the conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
justBRIEFS: University suspends spring study abroad, launches food distribution initiative
The University made announcements that include changes to spring study abroad, water damage to the Farber Library and new food resources on campus.
Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion creates a ‘white affinity space’ as one of its first steps in its racialized education programming
Soon to follow will be a BIPOC affinity space, in the hopes of eventually creating cross-racial dialogues about systemic racism.
The Senate secures funding for COVID-19 modified midnight buffet
Controversy ensued among Union members regarding the estimated interest level of this event.
Creators of VoteDeis discuss the formation of the coalition
Leigh Swigart and David Weinstein shared the process and goals behind the VoteDeis coalition.
Student Support Services Program receives $1.7 million grant
The program was awarded a federal grant that will go toward supporting students academically.
Scholar discusses religious graffiti’s role in Jerusalem life
Dr. Yair Wallach spoke about a chapter from his recent publication about urban text in Jerusalem.
Union members met over Zoom to discuss Kindness Day and Midnight Buffet
Senators discussed the option of an Insomnia Cookies fundraiser, brainstormed COVID-friendly options for midnight buffet.
University announces campus changes in response to COVID-19
The University announced changes to the spring 2021 calendar, dining hall entry procedures and medical underload policies.
The University’s Jakob Ziskind Poet in Residence and English professor discuss role of identity in poetry
Speakers discussed the role of their sexual identities within their work.
Over 180,000 people rally in Boston Common for March 28 "No Kings" protest
Brandeis Public Safety dispels circulating ICE vehicle rumors
A seat at the table: inside the ICC's "Be Curious Dinner"
Professors discuss possibility of nuclear disarmament amid high political tensions
“Who Owns the News?”: Former Washington Post editors warn that billionaire owners are eroding media integrity