This coming weekend is one of Brandeis’s most anticipated weekends of the year: Fall Fest. The program, the theme for which this year is “Once Upon A Time at Brandeis,” is a chance for the University to show family, friends and students all they have to offer. The core committee and Brandeis paired together this year to put together events that will be sure to wow the guests that are coming to campus this weekend.
Starting Thursday, there will be events on and off campus and going until Monday, when parents and guests will have the opportunity to sit in on classes and get a real look at the academics at Brandeis. The big events on Thursday night are two performances: Into the Woods, which will be taking place IN the woods behind the International Business School and performed by Free Play Theatre Company, and Or, presented by Brandeis Players. Admission for Into the Woods is free but the seats are first come, first served; tickets for Or are available at the box office in the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium or online.
Another event that is always a favorite is Trivia night at Ollie’s, the theme of which is in keeping with fairy tales. Beginning Friday is another favorite part of Fall Fest for students and families alike—“Postcards with Ollie.” Ollie the Owl will be hanging out in the SCC Atrium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and students and families will be able to snap a picture with him to remember their weekend at Brandeis.
The other highly anticipated events of Fall Fest are the more academically geared events, such as “Finding Your True Love: A Faculty Mixer” and “Croissants and Conversation.” Both of these events provide a space for parents, students and faculty to mingle and get their questions answered right away, featuring members from Hiatt, Academic Services, the Department of Community Living and faculty.
The off-campus events are also a highlight for Fall Fest, this year featuring a night at the Science Museum in Boston. Tickets for this event can be purchased through the Brandeis Tickets at 781-736-3400 or online at https://www.choicesecure03.net/mainapp/EventSchedule.aspx?ClientID=Brand…. Tickets for this event cost $37 per person, and the bus will be leaving campus at 5:15 p.m. and returning 10:30 p.m.
The other highlights of Fall Fest this year are the performance pieces, with a variety of concerts and the highly anticipated Variety Show on Saturday night. The Variety Show will feature Brandeis students, a capella groups and some dance groups, as well as side talents that other students wish to present to their friends and family. It will take place in Levin Ballroom at 8 p.m. on Friday night and is sure to be an amazing event.
The weekend will feature an event with the Brandeis-Wellesley Orchestra as well as an Irving Fine concert featuring conductor Neal Hampton to observe the 50th anniversary of Fine’s passing. Fall Fest will also feature a tour of the hidden gems of Brandeis, where families and students will be able to see the areas of campus that might be less well known. All of these events are sure to make this coming weekend very exciting.
More information on Fall Fest and the events can be found at http://www.brandeis.edu/studentaffairs/activities/fallfest/index.html.