‘Tasty’ encounters in Buenos Aires – A Reflection by Alana Pellerito’13
There are two things that are bound to happen at every meal abroad. First, my friends and I will inevitably joke about how beautiful everyone is in Buenos Aires. Second, we have to gush over how incredible our meal is. These are unavoidable pieces of living in a gorgeous, bustling city where dulce de leche is a staple in half of your meals and its inhabitants are forever tanned. Although I have only been in Buenos Aires for five weeks, it feels like I have been here forever (except for when I get off at the wrong colectivo [bus] stop or when I ask someone a question in Spanish and their … Read More...
Hearts on Fire at the Heller School – Discussing Philanthropy
On the evening of Thursday, March 29th, the Heller School hosted a book discussion in collaboration with the Eli J. Segal Citizen Leadership Program and the Silberman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy on the newly released book "Hearts on Fire: Twelve Stories of Today's Visionaries Igniting Idealism into Action" by Jill Iscol, author, philanthropist and longtime advisor to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Iscol and Jacob Lief, one of the visionaries featured in Iscol's work, spoke about their processes as philanthropists and activists both from behind the scenes and in the … Read More...
Global Brandeis Profile: Sarah Van Buren ’13
Major/Minor: International and Global Studies and Biology major, Peace and Coexistence Studies and Women and Gender Studies minor Year of Graduation: 2013 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan, but lived in eight countries including the United States Previous Education: Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong and George Mason High School, Falls Church, VA Clubs/Organizations: Students Crossing Boundaries, Community Advisor, Sorensen Fellow, Lerman-Neubauer Fellow “I have three passports: Japan, America, and Diplomatic. And the passports are kind of a metaphor for me: every single … Read More...
Brandeis-India Reception celebrates India Initiative Fellows
Students and faculty gathered in the Mandel Center for the Humanities last Monday evening, enjoying a delicious Indian buffet and catching up with friends and colleagues while Brandeis-India Initiative Fellows shared stories from their summers abroad in India. Students David Wilkerson ’12, Jessica Christian '13, Nusrath Yusuf ’13, and Chenyu “Terry” Li ’14, spoke of their diverse experiences working in Bangalore, New Delhi and Dharamshala, and showed slide shows of photos from their internships. J. Scott Van Der Meid from the Office of Study Abroad also spoke briefly about … Read More...
BRANDEIS ABROAD
‘Tasty’ encounters in Buenos Aires – A Reflection by Alana Pellerito’13
There are two things that are bound to happen at every meal abroad. First, my friends and I will … Read More...
MILANA and Advocacy
The following pictures were taken by Brandeis-India Initiative Fellow Melissa Donze '12. Melissa … Read More...
Reflections on a summer in The Hague
Students who partook in the Summer 2011 Brandeis in The Hague Program had astounding, life-changing … Read More...
ON CAMPUS
Hearts on Fire at the Heller School – Discussing Philanthropy
On the evening of Thursday, March 29th, the Heller School hosted a book discussion in collaboration … Read More...
International Advisory Board Discusses Brandeis University’s Role In Social Justice
Last week, the International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life sponsored an event called … Read More...
Raga Across Cultures and Generations – MusicUnitesUs Displays Yet Another Successful Collaboration
On Friday, March 9th, three distinguished artists came to perform at the Slosberg Music Center. … Read More...
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