Karpf and Hahn Award deadline

The deadline for the Karpf and Hahn Award application is October 29th. Though primarily intended for undergraduates, graduate students may apply and have been awarded in the past. It is a great opportunity to implement a peace project, attend a peace-related conference or develop art work on something you care about. Prizes range from $300 to $3500.

For more information, please look at the application:
http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/peace/pdfs/Karpf%20_Hahn%20Peace%20Award%20application.pdf

If you’re interested in applying, you should set up a time to talk to Professor Fellman about your idea ASAP.

For additional questions, please contact Lauren Jordahl at ljordahl@brandeis.edu

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President of Ghana to speak at Brandeis

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John D. Mahama, will present a talk at Brandeis on Monday, Sept. 29, 12:45-1:45 pm, in the Carl J. Shapiro Theater, Shapiro Campus Center. The talk is free and open to the Brandeis community.

In his address, “The Promise of Africa,” President Mahama will discuss recent and current growth and development on the African continent and the need for the international community to support and encourage these new development achievements. He will highlight Ghana’s efforts to attain economic growth and reduce poverty in charting a sustainable course as a stable middle-income country.

Tickets are required to attend the talk and are available at the Shapiro Campus Center box office during the following hours: Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m. and Saturday 12-4 p.m. The box office will be closed Sept. 25-28 for Rosh Hashanah. Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. One ticket will be issued per Brandeis ID.

Please note that security measures will be in place. No bags, cameras, video cameras, or signs or banners will be allowed in the theater. The Secret Service may also implement other restrictions. Doors will open at 12 noon.

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management’s Sustainable International Development program is sponsoring President Mahama’s talk as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. President Mahama will also meet with President Frederick M. Lawrence and attend a lunch with faculty, staff and students.

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PAX and SJSP graduation reception

Calling all PAX and SJSP minors!!

Make sure to come to the department’s graduation reception on May 18th, from 2:00 to 3:30pm on the Rappaporte Treasure Hall. Professors Gordie Fellman and David Cunningham will be saying their final greetings to the Class of 2014, along with invited guest speakers. For more information, please contact Cheryl Hansen at chansen@brandeis.edu.

*Brandeis Annual Celebration of Service*


*Save the Date! Brandeis Annual Celebration of Service*

Monday, April 28 7-8:30pm Sherman Function Hall
Get PUMPED for Brandeis’ annual community-wide celebration of service. This tradition marks a special opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and other members of our community to celebrate each other’s remarkable passion for community service. Furthermore, it is a moment to reflect on what makes our campus so special. As a volunteer, you deserve to be celebrated. Please join us for a fun night of dining and entertainment and celebrate the impact you or a friend has made on the community.

The event will feature semi-formal dress, elected guest-speakers, free appetizers and beverages, a presentation to Commitment to Service Awards Honorees, and much more. RSVP here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vB33ybZgdf1vSFFhWKg0SDJ3B_Ws37CQGgHN33_Wc6A/viewform and check out the Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/events/523690311108095

Kosher and Vegetarian options will be available. We encourage all students to invite their faculty, staff, and peers to celebrate their dedication to our community. This is a truly wonderful event that marks an important tradition on our campus. Please join on us on Monday, April 28 from 7-8:30pm in the Sherman Function Hall as we further this tradition. If you have questions please email Nate Shammay.

Cosponsored by: Department of Community Service, Waltham Group, and Sodexo.

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