Students discuss real world social justice experiences
A panel of students discussed how their understanding of social justice has been affected by internships and experiences beyond Brandeis.
Ingram speaks on slavery and civil rights law in keynote address
Tap dancer and civil rights lawyer Germaine Ingram delivered the 'DEIS Impact keynote address on Wednesday, mixing song, dance, and poetry with reflections on slavery and the current status of the United States' legal system.
Schuster plays key role in overturning 1992 rape conviction
George Perrot's rape conviction was overturned after investigative journalism conducted by the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism helped identify flaws in his trial and conviction.
Industry leaders speak on need for diversity in business world
Three business professionals recalled their experiences working as people of color in a predominately white industry, calling for greater diversity and greater inclusion of women in the business world.
FordHall 2015 leaders kick off Flint fundraising campaign
Two months after their twelve day occupation of the Bernstein-Marcus Administration Center, the Ford Hall 2015 leadership has launched a campaign to fundraise for minority groups affected by tainted water supply in Flint, Michigan.
Author speaks on historical Jewish involvement in social justice
Penny Rosenwasser spoke on Friday about how Jews have historically helped — and continue to help — other minority groups.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg opens centennial panel
In her address, Ginsburg hypothesized about what Brandeis would say about recent Supreme Court cases.
Slow diversity uptick falling short of Univ. aspirations
Admissions and enrollment data showed a slight increase in minority students over five years.
Exposure incident marks fifth flasher case in academic year
An unidentified male exposed himself to a Brandeis student on South Street on Thursday night, according to an email Director of Public Safety Ed Callahan sent out to the student body on Friday.
Panel speaks on 1971 burglary of FBI office
Speakers discussed how “1971” marked the precursor to Watergate and others.
Scholars reflect on the Holocaust
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, WSRC scholars spoke on its legacy.
Group discusses reproductive justice concerns in the modern age
Brandeis Students for Reproductive Justice held a discussion on reproductive rights for ’DEIS Impact.
Event seeks to empower women in case of attack
The event — titled “emPOWER” — included a discussion and self-defense training.
University institutes a new tipping policy for clubs
The University has adopted a new tipping policy for clubs tipping vendors for services, according to an email Student Activities Specialist Robbie Steinberg ’13 sent to club leaders last Tuesday.
Scholar speaks on issues of violent intimacies in Turkey
Dr. Asli Zengin argued that state intrusions into individuals’ genders should be considered violent acts.
MBTA alters commuter rail line and considers fare hike
Changes to the Fitchburg commuter rail line may add three new times the train will stop at Brandeis/Roberts station while taking away two old times, according to a new schedule proposed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
Annual event raises over $40,000 for cancer research
The Brandeis chapter of Relay For Life held its annual 12 hour event on Saturday.
Ten Student Union positions filled in first round of voting, while Rosenthal Quad and Midyear Senator remain unfilled
The Student Union will likely hold another election in the coming weeks to fill the last two seats.
University looks into new layouts for website redesign process
The Brandeis Web Team administered a survey to students to gauge reactions to a couple sample layouts for the redesigned website.
Board votes to demolish parts of Usen Castle
Vice President for Campus Operations Jim Gray said the project will cost around $37 million to complete.
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