Brandeis Events

Commencement


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

May 19, 2013 - 6:30am
Congratulations, seniors! We wish you luck on your future endeavors. You will be missed. This year's commencement speaker is Dr. Rick Hodes, who spent much of his medical career in Ethiopia treating children. A live stream of the event will be available so you can watch the ceremonies from anywhere.  READ MORE

SUMMER VACATION!


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

May 9, 2013 - 8:00pm
Good job collegiettes, you've made it through another year! And what a year it was. We braved Hurricane Sandy, Winter Storm Nemo... and Brandeis Hookups. We watched the re-election of President Obama. We came together after the Boston Marathon bombings and during the lockdown. All in all we had a pretty historical year. Now it's time to relax and reconnect with family. See you in the fall! READ MORE

Finals Week


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

May 2, 2013 - 8:00pm
Time to buckle down for the last time, collegiettes! It's finals week. I know you're about to burn out, but you only have a week--yes, a week!--left to go. Then it's time to head home and relax. So hang in there. Here are a few study tips, snack ideas, and stress-busters to help get you through. READ MORE

Springfest 2013


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

April 27, 2013 - 10:30am
It's supposed to be warm this Sunday--perfect weather to watch rapper, Kendrick Lamar perform on Chapel's Field! Kendrick will be followed by our own campus cutie, Gabe Goodman, and DJ 5 & a Dime. Starting off the day will be indie pop band Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. And if music isn't your thing, there will be some of Boston's best food trucks as well as cool givaways! And if you're 21+, bring an ID to buy beer.  Make sure to join the Springfest event, and check out some of the artsits: Kendrick Lamar: http://kendricklamar.org/ READ MORE

Relay for Life


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

April 20, 2013 - 1:00pm
Help raise money for the American Cancer Society. It's a great opportunity to bond with your club or dorm while remembering and honoring those who have been affected by cancer. Make sure to like the Brandeis relay Facebook page, and also College's Against Cancer of Brandeis. READ MORE

Waltham Group Blood Drive


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

April 15, 2013 - 8:00pm
Waltham Group is having their bi-annual blood drive. Why not donate? You can save up to three lives without even breaking a sweat! If you can't handle needles, you can still volunteer to help out.  Sign ups for volunteering are Friday and Monday from 5:30-7:30 in Sherman. Blood donation times are Tuesday through Thursday from 11am-5pm in upper Sherman.  Learn more about donating blood and about your blood type from the Red Cross, and make sure to like Waltham Group's Facebook Page. READ MORE

SCRAM Spring Concert: Mykki Blanco


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

April 13, 2013 - 11:00am
Before heading to Pachanga, get your juices flowing with some music and fresh air. SCRAM--the Student Committee for the Rose Art Museum--is bringing you Mykki Blanco. Mykki is a cross-dressing rapper, she is sure to entertain.  Tickets are free. The show will take place outdoors on the Rose Art Museum Lawn. In the case of rain, the show will take place in Chums.  Check out SCRAM's article on Mykki to learn more, and join the Facebook event. READ MORE

Zumba with Rita


By Andrea Stern

April 8, 2013 - 7:00pm
Going to the gym can become extremely monotonous if you don't mix up your music playlist and workout routine. In order to stay active and motivated I make a point to go to Zumba class taught by my friend Rita.  READ MORE

Passover


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

March 25, 2013 - 3:05pm
Grab your haggadah, throw away your chametz, and get ready for four cups of wine: it's time for passover. Hag sameach!  READ MORE

Spring break!


By Rachel Gomes-Casseres

March 22, 2013 - 8:00pm
Savor this well-deserved break--next up: finals period. READ MORE

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