Weekly Event Highlights- Symposium on Race and Genetics
Tues. 2/26, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Hassenfeld/Luria
This timely symposium tackles the promise and perils of the field of
genetics from the perspective of race and race relations. Presented by the Department of African and Afro-American
Studies, with support from the Office of the Provost.
Related: The Obama Phenomenon - Changing Ideas of Race
- Palestinian Journalist Khaled Abu Toameh
Tues. 2/26, 8:00 p.m., Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb
Khaled
Abu Toameh, a Palestinian journalist who writes for the Jerusalem Post,
will lead a discussion on political organizations in Gaza and the West
Bank, journalistic integrity and free speech. Hosted by Students United for Israel (SUI).
- IBS Speaker's Fora
Real Estate Forum - Richard Kadish and Jennifer Kadish Cassell, CAPREIT, Inc.
Mon. Feb 25, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Lemberg Lee Lecture Hall
Entrepreneurship Forum - Michael Frieze, Gordon Brothers
Tues. 2/26, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Lemberg Lee Lecture Hall
Real Estate Forum - Mark Mancuso, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Wed. 2/27, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Lemberg Lee Lecture Hall
- Crisis
as Opportunity: The Activities of the Society for the Preservation of
the Health of the Jewish Population (OZE) in Interwar Poland
Thurs. 2/28, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Lown 315
This
colloquium provides a critical forum for graduate students and faculty
to present and discuss their works in progress, fostering an
interdisciplinary intellectual community in all areas of modern Jewish
studies.
- Social Justice and the Liberal Arts
Thurs. 2/28, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Goldfarb Rapaporte Treasure Hall
How
does a liberal arts education promote social justice? Come join a
roundtable discussion on how Brandeis students can learn about and
contribute to social justice on campus, in the community, in the
nation, and in the world.
- SID Friday Speaker Series: Robert Speigelman
Fri. 2/29, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m., Heller G3
Dr Speigelman is an expert on Native American issues and the
interaction between industrialized societies and indigenous communities.
 Greater Boston Anthropology Consortium 4th Annual Student Conference
Fri. 2/29, all day, Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb
A
collaborative student event co-sponsored by the Anthropology
departments of Brandeis University, Clark University, Olin College,
Tufts University, Wellesley College, and Wheaton College.
- STAND: Northeast Regional Conference
Fri. Feb. 29 - Sun., Mar. 2nd
STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition is holding 6 Regional Conferences across the country that will provide students with new tools and resources that they can use to become more effective anti-genocide advocates. Brandeis University is hosting the three-day Northeast Regional Conference. Check the website for schedule and location details.
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 International Opportunities & Deadlines
Brandeis-Al-Quds 2008 Summer Institute
Part of the Brandeis-Al-Quds University partnership, the Institute brings eight Brandeis students together with eight students from Al-Quds University for a 10-day academic and cultural exploration in Istanbul, Turkey.
Deadline March 10
BU Spain Study Abroad Info Session
2/26, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Usdan 122
Come find out more about BU's full year, semester and summer programs in Spain.
Study Abroad Info Session
2/27, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Usdan 127
DEADLINES
Study Abroad Fall 2008
Final Deadline 2/29
Hiatt World of Work Fellowships
Application due 2/29
Sachar Undergraduate International Scholarship Deadline
Due 3/7. Sachar Scholarships for study abroad are available from Brandeis for students receiving need-based financial aid.
Study Abroad Summer 2008
Final Deadline 3/14
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Study and Work Abroad
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