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Monks as Craftsmen in Byzantine Egypt: exploring monastic life with augmented reality
(04/21/26 10:00am)
On April 10, the Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies department hosted a mini-conference titled “Monks as Craftsmen in Byzantine Egypt: Exploring Monastic Life with Augmented Reality,” with additional support from the Mandel Center for the Humanities, the Near Eastern and Judaic Studies department and Brandeis Design and Innovation. The conference hosted four speakers from universities and museums.
Ballots and Boba: Student Union Elections Kicks Off
(03/31/26 10:00am)
On Tuesday, March 30, the Student Union held its spring elections. To promote student participation, Student Union hosted an event in the Shapiro Campus Center, offering boba from Kung Fu Tea to students who showed that they voted in the election. The ballot included positions on the executive board, open Senatorial seats and spots on the Allocations Board.
Professors discuss possibility of nuclear disarmament amid high political tensions
(03/31/26 10:00am)
On Saturday, March 28 the Brandeis chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society, in collaboration with Brandeis Peace Club, held a speaker event titled “Nuclear Disarmament: Strategic Realities & Constraints.” The discussion was moderated by Benjamin Starr ’27, president of the Alexander Hamilton Society, featuring Prof. Gary Samore (POL) and Prof. Areg Danagoulian, an associate professor of nuclear science and engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Alexander Hamilton Society is a non-partisan organization dedicated to facilitating student discussions about foreign policy and affairs and has over 80 campus chapters across the United States. According to the AHS website, the group’s mission is to “identify, educate, and launch young men and women into foreign policy and national security careers imbued with the Hamiltonian perspective of strong and principled leadership in global affairs.”
Police Log 3/31/26
(03/31/26 10:00am)
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
“Who Owns the News?”: Former Washington Post editors warn that billionaire owners are eroding media integrity
(03/31/26 10:00am)
On March 24, the Brandeis Journalism program hosted “Who Owns the News?” a panel that featured four former Washington Post journalists to discuss the effects of billionaire ownership of media outlets. The event, held in Rapaporte Treasure Hall, was fully packed with students, alumni, news reporters and local journalists. The panel included Kainaz Amaria, former senior visuals editor for the Post’s investigative unit and Marty Baron, who spent 22 years at the Washington Post and lead both the Post and The Boston Globe to Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure. They were joined by Kevin Merida, former executive editor of The Los Angeles Times and former managing editor at the Post, as well as Janice Page, the Post’s former arts editor.
A seat at the table: inside the ICC's "Be Curious Dinner"
(03/31/26 10:00am)
On March 25, members of the Brandeis community gathered in the International Lounge for the fifth “Be Curious Dinner” — an event designed to spark conversations on complex topics. Academic settings can involve difficult conversations, which is why the Be Curious Dinner created a more informal space for dialogue outside the classroom. The event focuses on a specific topic which is revealed to participants at the beginning of the dinner. The Justice reached out to members of the organizing committee and the attendees to gauge the event’s impact. Peter Rojas, Director of the Intercultural Center, explained to The Justice in a March 25 interview that the Be Curious Dinner was created in the fall of 2024 as an opportunity for students to discuss topics they felt were not being addressed in the community. He emphasized that the event fosters a space for the student body to engage with faculty and staff. This approach helps bridge gaps between students and staff, creating opportunities for open and effective dialogue.
Over 180,000 people rally in Boston Common for March 28 "No Kings" protest
(03/31/26 10:00am)
On Saturday, March 18, protesters gathered in the Boston Common to raise their voices under one simple message: “No Kings.” Protesters united under views of anti-authoritarianism and against the alleged consolidation of power by the Trump administration. Fueled by the development of the war in Iran, “No Kings Day” saw 180,000 attendants in Boston and over 8 million protesters nationwide. This is an estimated one million more protesters than the previous No Kings Day that took place on Oct. 18.
Brandeis Public Safety dispels circulating ICE vehicle rumors
(03/31/26 10:00am)
On March 24, multiple student organizations reposted posted warnings of a “confirmed [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] vehicle on Brandeis campus” on their Instagram stories. The post described a black Ford Interceptor, its license plate reading, “2MVP48.” The Justice confirmed that the Ford vehicle is a Brandeis University Public Safety vehicle in an March 26 email exchange with the Associate Vice President of Operations and Chief Safety Officer, Matthew Rushton. As of press time, The Justice has not been able to verify the rumor’s origins nor who was said to have “confirmed” the sighting.
Cameron Samuels '25 speaks on public advocacy in higher education
(03/24/26 10:00am)
On March 19 in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Cameron Samuels ’25 gave a talk titled “A Seat at the Table: Storytelling, Policy and Law in a Precarious Higher Education Landscape,” sponsored by Brandeis’ Creativity, the Arts and Social Transformation department. The talk centered on the litany of conservative education policy that has impacted Samuels’ home state of Texas and their organization — Students Engaged in Advancing Texas — which is a student-led movement that has advocated for free speech in schools by opposing book bans and the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives along with policies that target immigrant students.
Brandeis community reflects on antisemitism and campus support
(03/24/26 10:00am)
On March 12, an unidentified suspect drove a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, causing the building to catch fire, and sparking fear within the Jewish community. Just over a week later, on March 23, ambulances of a Jewish volunteer rescue organization were set on fire in front of a synagogue in London. A recent report from the American Jewish Committee showed that in 2025, “two-thirds of American Jews surveyed report that Jews in the U.S. are less secure than a year ago.” As incidents of antisemitism are on the rise globally, students, staff and faculty members reflect on how antisemitism has been addressed in academic spaces along with how Brandeis supports the Jewish community.
Prof. Anita Hill and former district judge engage in conversation about democracy
(03/24/26 10:00am)
On Wednesday, March 18, Prof. Anita Hill (WGS, LGLS, AAAS) hosted a fireside chat in Schwartz Hall with former district judge of Massachusetts Mark L. Wolf, titled, “The Existential Threat to the U.S. Rule of Law and Democracy and How to Counter It.” Professor Hill and Judge Wolf discussed how the politics of President Donald Trump’s administration are jeopardizing the American government’s core foundations, such as rule of law and free and fair elections. Wolf began his legal position in 1985 and retired in 2025 in order to speak out against the Trump administration.
Senate Log
(03/24/26 10:00am)
On Sunday, March 22, the Union Senate convened in Shapiro Campus Center 313 for their weekly meeting. The agenda included a club chartering proposal from DeisBikes, the presentation of a Senate Money Resolution, committee reports and public comment for members of the Brandeis community to voice their concerns. The meeting was called to order by Student Union Vice President Daniel Shin ’27.
Brandeis AAUP demands admin to cease business with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, primary provider of ICE’s vehicles
(03/24/26 10:00am)
Brandeis’ chapter of the American Association of University Professors has called upon the University to end its relationship with Enterprise Rent-A-Car by May 1, 2026. Their petition explains that “Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the primary provider of [Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s] ICE’s vehicles, and is also a Brandeis preferred vendor.” The connection between Brandeis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car arises from the University’s membership in E&I Cooperative Services, which is a member-owned nonprofit service for higher education institutions founded with the intention of cutting unnecessary costs. AAUP is collecting signatures for a petition that urges the University to demand E&I cut ties with Enterprise. E&I would be forced to find a different car rental service, one that hopefully aligns with the social justice values held by the professors of AAUP and the signatories of the petition. Organizations such as Sisters of Social Service have been cutting ties with Enterprise since October of 2025. Notably, the petition does not ask Brandeis to yield its membership in E&I, which has given Enterprise business from all of its members who require a car rental service.
Student Union announces spring elections and constitutional changes to amendments
(03/24/26 10:00am)
In a March 23 email to the Brandeis student population, Student Union President Ria Escamilla-Gil ’27 announced the candidates for the upcoming spring election cycle. The email included candidate information for the upcoming academic year and proposed amendments to the Constitution.
Brandeis’ Basement Records and Campus Crusade For Christ Concert
(03/24/26 10:00am)
On Saturday, March 21, a student band gave a public concert co-hosted by Basement Records and Cru Brandeis in the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium. The band was composed of students in Basement Records and Cru, and they performed Christian songs themed around worship and love. Free food and refreshments were provided, and Cru gave away bracelets and stickers.
Former Washington Post editor discusses current state of journalism
(03/17/26 10:00am)
On Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off over 300 of its roughly 800-person newsroom. The layoffs resulted in both the sports and books departments being removed, a significantly smaller metro section and cuts to international correspondents and editors, many of whom were based in the Middle East. These layoffs came after several years of failing profits, decreasing numbers of subscribers and changes to leadership that further sank the paper.
Faculty meeting sheds light on University's marketing plan, future of Brandeis Core
(03/17/26 10:00am)
On Friday, March 13, the monthly faculty meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. in the Rapaporte Treasure Hall. Prof. Jeffrey Lenowitz (POL) began the meeting by addressing the results of the voting that had happened during the February faculty meeting. The faculty had voted to pass several changes to Brandeis’ core requirements and to establish a new finance major, but had struck down a motion that would have reduced the world language requirement to two semesters, with a notable 72.2% of faculty having voted against it.
Crown Center teach-in discusses the United States, Israel, Iran and the Middle East at war
(03/17/26 10:00am)
On March 11, the Crown Center for Middle East Studies hosted a teach-in event that provided context and analysis of the current conflict in the Middle East. Six scholars from the Crown Center participated in a discussion about military developments, Iranian domestic politics, Israel’s strategic objectives and the economic consequences of the war. The event aimed to help the Brandeis community better understand the geopolitical implications of the conflict.
The Jewish Feminist Association at Brandeis hosts their annual Women’s History Month celebration
(03/17/26 10:00am)
On March 15, the Jewish Feminist Association at Brandeis hosted its annual Women’s History Month celebration in the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium, bringing together numerous student organizations for activities and performances.Over 10 different organizations, including religious, cultural and recreational clubs, participated in the event. Each organization tabled and hosted various activities, and the Brandeis Up the Octave club performed uplifting songs.