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Kindness Day Coffee House
Calling all a cappella groups, individual musical artists, improv groups, and bands! 2020 has thrown some curveballs our way, but nothing can stand in the way of Kindness Day! This year, our Kickoff Coffeehouse Event, while a little different, is still going to be great…because of you! We need your help! Individual musical artists, a cappella groups, improv groups, bands, this is your moment, share your talents with the Brandeis community! If you are interested, please fill out this form/ email kindnessday@brandeis.edu with any questions!
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FRESH Grab n Go Registration
We are excited to announce the ‘FRESH Grab n Go’ location on campus, providing consistent access to non-perishable food resources and hygiene products for students. Students can pick up pre-assembled bags weekly from noon - 6pm on Tuesdays and Fridays starting Tuesday, October 27th.
To access FRESH Grab N Go, please register for a pre-assembled bag. You will then be able to pick up your bag at the Skyline Multipurpose room on campus. The bags will contain a variety of non-perishable items and will weigh an estimated 10-20 pounds. When you fill out the registration form, please indicate when you anticipate coming to pick up your resource bag.
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Inter-Collegiate Wash Your Hands Challenge
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Be a Voter
Please MAKE A PLAN now to register to vote and to cast your ballot. If you have not yet made a plan to vote, there is still time to develop one. The election will be close and turnout in the Brandeis community will be high.
It's not difficult — just follow these steps:
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Go to Vote.org to check whether you are already registered to vote.
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If you are not registered, Vote.org will walk you through the registration process, help you locate your polling place and even let you sign up for election reminders.
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Planning to request an absentee ballot and/or vote by mail? Vote.org can help you with that, too.
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For those registered to vote in Massachusetts early voting begins October 17. More information on early voting dates and locations can be found on the Secretary of the Commonwealth website.
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What does it mean to make a plan to vote?
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Need more assistance? Have other registration and voting questions? Contact Government Information Librarian Aimee Slater and check out the Brandeis Library libguide on voting.
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The VoteDeis Campus Coalition website has other voter information including voter-related campus events.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Donation Drive: Play Trivia
7 – 8:30 p.m.
In recognition of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, WiSI and PARC are hosting virtual trivia to collect donations for The Second Step. There will be five rounds of original trivia with prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Make a team (of up to 4) or test your knowledge as an individual. Please consider giving a donation for the drive - either a good from The Second Step's wish list or a monetary donation.
Devotional Mindfulness
7:15 - 8:00 pm
Virtual Haunted House
8 – 10 p.m.
Come watch the Japanese supernatural horror, The Grudge, with us and play kahoot afterward (the winners of both showings will get a spooky prize)! We will be showing the movie on October 22nd at 8PM EST and October 23rd at 8AM EST. Find out more by visiting the Facebook event page.
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Virtual Trivia | Game of Thrones Theme!
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Put on your thinking caps and join the Department of Student Activities for Virtual Trivia! No teams needed for this event - just a fast response time because we are playing trivia on Kahoot! There will be games of trivia with one being themed each week! You must RSVP to get the Zoom information to play.
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Final Presidential Debate Watch Party
9 – 10:30 p.m.
Come join VoteDeis and your fellow Brandeis students as we watch the third and final 2020 Presidential Debate on Thursday October 22 at 9 p.m. We will be safely gathered in Schwartz 101, as well as in the Shapiro Campus Center Theater. If you can't be with us in person, tune in to our virtual option, so we can still experience the debate together. RSVP to join us in-person or virtually. We hope to see you there
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#PurpleWithPARC
All Day!
Purple Thursday is a national day of action to raise awareness about domestic violence and empower our community to build healthy relationships.
Wear your favorite purple item(s) and post a picture using the hashtag #PurpleWithPARC to show solidarity. You can tag us @brandeisparc (on Facebook) or @brandeis_parc (on Instagram) if you would like to be featured on our channels!
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We Wear Blue In Person* and Virtual Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Patio of Shapiro Campus Center
Stop by the Shapiro Campus Center wearing Blue or Brandeis gear and pick up a fun surprise! Every Friday We Wear Blue and you should, too! To participate virtually, post a selfie on social media of yourself wearing blue or a Brandeis shirt, using the hashtag #BRANDEISBLUE every Friday! We your blue and get a chance at winning a Brandeis face mask!
Virtual Zen Zone
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Zen Zone is facilitated by the Center for Spiritual Life and student leaders, and engages in a variety of mindful and contemplative practices. All levels of meditation experience welcome. We will continue to have Zen Zone at our regular times, but by video conference on Zoom, which is free to you.
Jum'ah Prayers
1:15 - 1:45 pm
Patio outside International Lounge in Usdan
If bad weather, Alumni Lounge in Usdan
Please join Muslim Chaplain Harun Spevack for Friday Prayers. Students are asked to bring their own prayer rug. Contact Chaplain Spevack to let him know if you don't have a prayer rug, and to rsvp so that he knows how many people to expect. You can register once for the semester. Please do your ablutions (wudu/abdest) before arriving, since the prayer room is currently closed. If you can’t make it in person, you can join via zoom. Register in advance for the zoom link here.
3:00 p.m.
Location: OnlineSponsor(s): Brandeis Ombuds Office
Come learn how your Ombuds team can help you with small or big concerns or issues with policies and anything that is interfering with your work, studies or Brandeis relationship.
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Paint Night
8 – 9:30 p.m.
Join the Campus Center team and Student Activities for a Paint Night! Whether you choose to be virtual or in person, you will be led through a fall Boston scene painting by a instructor. Relax and enjoy of a night of community and art and de-stress! RSVP online.
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PARC & GSC Bystander Training
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Students from PARC and the Gender and Sexuality Center present a special edition of Bystander Training, centering the experiences of LGBTQ+ folks and empowering allies to intervene in instances of violence.
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Heller Startup Challenge
Oct. 23rd - Oct. 25th
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Halloween Horror Fest: Hocus Pocus
2:00 pm and 8:30 pm | Shapiro Campus Center Theater
Join DSA every Saturday in October for Halloween Horror Fest! Every Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in the Shapiro Campus Center Theater, we will be showing new horror movies each week that will give you nightmares! ⠀
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Sex in the Dark
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Do you have questions about sexual health and pleasure? sex and identity? healthy relationships? Join SSIS for an evening of questions and answers with a panel of sexual health and wellness experts! We will be taking anonymous questions from the audience and relaying them to our expert speakers, including: Cassandra, from the Center for Sexual Health and Pleasure, Martin from the BMEN foundation, Sarah from PARC, and Diana from Brandeis' Health Center.
Badminton Tournament
8 – 9 p.m.
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Catholic Mass
10:00 am
Outside Bethlehem Chapel
Please sign up with this form to attend socially distanced Catholic Mass, celebrated by a variety of scholarly priests affiliated with local universities. Questions can be directed to Catholic Chaplain Peggy Tio.
PARC is Hiring!
Applications are due October 25th!
We are looking for Brandeis students (undergraduate and graduate) who are passionate about anti-violence and anti-oppression work. We have openings for both Peer Advocates and Violence Prevention Educators to start January 2021. To learn more about the positions and apply: log into Workday, click on “Careers” and select “Find Jobs for Students.”
- Peer Advocate Job Code: R0003219
- Violence Prevention Educator Job Code: R0003220
Art Trivia with SCRAM!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play art trivia with SCRAM (the Student Committee for the Rose Art Museum) and test your knowledge of art, the Rose, and Brandeis. Register with your friends or family—in teams of at least two participants—for a fun evening and the chance to win some great Rose swag! Register your team to receive the login credentials!
Virtual Poker
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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The Supreme Court and the Future of Equality: A Conversation with Anita Hill
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Student-led conversation with Professor Anita Hill, moderated by Professor Jill Greenlee. The conversation will focus on the future of equality and the United States Supreme Court in the wake of the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Court. Registration required.
Bystander Training Level Four: Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices
12:30-2:00 pm
How can we expand our anti-violence work to all facets of our lives? This training builds on the skills for in-the-moment intervention discussed in levels 1-3 and refocuses to bringing trauma-informed practices to our daily interactions.
This training is for everyone! It is especially helpful for those in positions of leadership or any person that others come to for help or support. We also encourage groups to attend this training together.
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Tuesday, October 27
Coffee with your Ombuds
10:30am - 11:30am
Come learn how your Ombuds team can help you with small or big concerns or issues with policies and anything that is interfering with your work, studies or Brandeis relationship.
Sleep Consultations with BTW
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Drop by for a free, personal sleep consultation with a BTW peer educator. Learn tips and strategies, and discuss how you can get better sleep into your daily routine. Part of East, Sleep, Move week.
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Wednesday, October 28
Olympics
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in Gosman Lobby
Move, move, move! Hop, skip, jump and kick your way through this challenging but fun obstacle course! We'll meet in the lobby of Gosman and head to the outdoor tent! Part of Eat, Sleep, Move Week.
Deep Relaxation Virtual Zen Zone
4:30 - 5:00
Welcome back Protestant Minister Matt Carriker from paternity leave with this Deep Relaxation Zen Zone, part of Eat Sleep Move week! Zen Zone is facilitated by the Center for Spiritual Life and student leaders, and engages in a variety of mindful and contemplative practices. All levels of meditation experience welcome. If you have any questions contact Diane Lauber. We look forward to seeing you!
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Virtual CommuniTea
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Join Peggy Tio, Catholic Chaplain, in winding down your day with some reflection and fellowship.
Table Tennis Tournament
8:00pm - 9:00pm
1 vs 1 table tennis tournament on the indoor tennis courts. Register here.
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Scary Virtual Escape Room
October 30, 8pm & 9pm; October 31, 8pm & 9pm
25 participants for each game
We are excited to invite you to our Scary Virtual Escape Room! You have 60 minutes to get out...are you up for the challenge?! View the Teaser Trailer for a preview! Register Now .
October 31, 2pm, 5pm, 8:30pm | Shapiro Campus Center Theater
The SCC Theater is limited to 25 students for each showtime.
2PM - HALLOWEENTOWN (will be replayed in Skyline Commons at 8:30PM)
5PM - THE INVISIBLE MAN
8:30PM - POLTERGEIST
The Halloween Hunt
October 31, 9pm - Location to be announced! Must RSVP to get more info!
Miss trick or treating? RSVP today and learn how to play the game. You can win some fun prizes ($$$) and find tons of treats!
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Cholmondeley's Coffee House, located in the Usen Castle, is open daily as a study space and chill zone. Inexpensive snack items will be on sale soon.
Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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