Brandeis Institute for International Judges, 2013

Sixteen judges from thirteen international courts and tribunals attended the ninth Brandeis Institute for International Judges (BIIJ) in Sweden in July 2013. The institute was organized in partnership with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and the Lund University Faculty of Law. Attached is more information about the Institute.

Three undergraduate interns from Brandeis University provided support throughout the Institute: Rida Abu Rass ’14, Anastasia Austin ’14 and Alex Glomset ’14. Their thoughts are expressed here.

Karpf and Hahn Peace Prize

Would you like to receive up to $3500 to work on a peace-related project? If so, please apply for the Karpf and Hahn Peace Awards. Deadline for application is on October 25th.

Please visit our website for more information.

Compassionate Listening Workshop with Yael Petretti

This event is required for Professor Fellman’s classes but all are welcome to attend.

Shwartz Auditorium, Sunday September 22nd, 8:30am-4pm

9/11 Remembrance Event

The Interfaith Chaplaincy invites the Brandeis community to join them this Wednesday at noon at the Peace Memorial near Usdan Student Center to join in a brief remembrance of the events of 9/11.

“Deconstructing War, Building Peace” course this semester!

It’s no surprise that Professor Gordie Fellman’s classes are adored by Brandeis students. TIME magazine wrote an article about America’s most sought after undergraduate courses, and ”Deconstructing War, Building Peace” is one of them!

To read the full article please visit:

http://nation.time.com/2013/09/05/the-hottest-seats-in-class/