Be sure to follow Brandeis Student Activities on Social Media
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Brandeis Counseling Center - Groups workshops and discussions
BCC offers Workshops and Discussions for all students - regardless of location. All Grads and Undergraduates are welcome to attend! Some of these include
Connect10n, Spirituality and Mental Health, Surviving Quarantine and Isolation Drop In Group, BCC Zooical, Multicultural Show and Tell, Surviving and Thriving Queerantine, Grad Support Drop In, Sacred Space Men's Discussion Group, Bereavement, Grad Student Anxiety 101, Walk the Talk, Rookie of the year, CA Support Group, and (En)Visioning Healing and Liberation and others!
Therapy groups for students currently in treatment with us include
Anxiety Symposia, Depression Symposia, Comprehensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Women's Group, Misery Loves Company, and others!
If you would like more information on times, scheduling, or more details you can select the link for Groups or Workshops and Discussions or call our Front Desk at 781-736-3730.
HIATT Career Center: Virtual Treks
Virtual Career Treks are opportunities for students to receive a virtual tour of the employer site plus network with team members
Virtual Trek: KPMG (UG) - (value pricing, finance, accounting) - October 30, 11:00am-12:30pm
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Be a Voter
Please MAKE A PLAN now to register to vote and to cast your ballot. 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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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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Moon-ful-ness: A Mind Body Celebration of La Luna
Are you looking for a way to feel more connected to natural cycles? The moon, the seasons, and the ways these impact our lives? Join our list to learn more about each full moon, reflect on how it's connected to your life, and receive a Spotify playlist for dancing under her reflected light.
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Virtual Ecumenical Christian Prayer Service
5:30 – 5:50 pm
Take just a little time out for yourself, and join Protestant Chaplain Matt Carriker from wherever you are, to enjoy quiet meditation on scripture and resting with God in the midst of uncertainty. Write Reverent Matt Carriker with questions.
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Notorious RBG Event
6:00 - 8:00pm
Join Hillel Mitzvote Interns and watch the Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary!
What Would a Biden Presidency Mean for US - Israel Relations?
Virtual Conversation with Michael Koplow
7:00 - 7:50pm
Register here to join Michael Koplow, Policy Director for the Israel Forum, for a conversation on the impacts of a Biden Presidency on US-Israel Relations.
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Virtual Trivia | Eat, Sleep, Move Week
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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Ni Una Mas Screening and Discussion
7:00 pm
GirlUp, PARC, Hispanic Studies, and Latin American and Latino Studies Present: Ni Una Mas Screening and Discussion: Gender Based Violence in Latin America
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We Wear Blue In Person* and Virtual Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
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 or other treats!
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DCS Community Engagement Focus Groups
4:00-5:30 pm
The foundation of community engagement is uplifting and listening to the voices of others. The Department of Community Service will be hosting 4 different virtual focus groups to learn about students' engagement (or lack thereof) in community services at Brandeis. Staff and CEAP Ambassadors will offer questions for reflection and feedback in hopes of ensuring volunteer programs are meeting the needs and expectations of our campus. Four different focus groups will be offered. If students identify with multiple identities you are welcome free to attend multiple focus groups. One $20 gift card will be raffled out per focus group discussion. Additional email surveys for students will be forthcoming throughout the semester. Please RSVP so that we can send out zoom links and offer some thoughts for you to reflect on prior to our time together. Thank you again for investing time in our community.
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Scary Virtual Escape Room
8:00 - 9:00 pm
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!
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CAB'S Haunted Virtual Escape Room
October 30 12:00 am - November 1 11:59 pm
Come to the Castle of Horrors and try to escape! Any time from October 30 to November 1, log in and look for clues to solve the puzzle. Our leaderboard will track the best finishing times, so think fast! You can enter the Castle on your own, or share screen with your friends on Zoom to work together, but don't get trapped!
Passcode: BrandeisEscape
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Shabbat Market
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Chapel Pond Tent
Come to the Shabbat Market for challah, goodies, games, and much more!
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Deep Relaxation 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. If you have any questions, contact Diane Lauber. We look forward to seeing you!
Jum'ah Prayers
1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, October 31 - Halloween |
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Be on the lookout for Student Activities "A Very Special Spooky Edition" of What's Happening coming out soon! |
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Scary Virtual Escape Room
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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!
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The Halloween Hunt
The Nighttime is the Right Time!
(Time will be announced to all that RSVP!)
Join The Halloween Hunt this Saturday and win some cool prizes! We’ll hide 100 treats all across campus. No tricks this time around. Just some cool prizes (gift cards and more) to be found in some of the bags of treats!
For on-campus students only.
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CAB'S Haunted Virtual Escape Room
October 30 12:00 am - November 1 11:59 p.m.
Come to the Castle of Horrors and try to escape! Any time from October 30 to November 1, log in and look for clues to solve the puzzle. Our leaderboard will track the best finishing times, so think fast! You can enter the Castle on your own, or share screen with your friends on Zoom to work together, but don't get trapped!
Passcode: BrandeisEscape
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Brandeis is hosting watch parties across campus. Get engaged in dialogue with other students and staff as the election results roll in! For more information, visit our Vote Deis page.
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Chavruah Fall 2020
Judaism As Art
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Interested in expressing your Judaism through art? Then look no further than our Chavurah this semester. Join Ilana Sandberg and Rabbi Stephanie Sanger-Miller on Tuesdays from 7-8 PM on Zoom to make friends, make art, and make meaning.
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Election Night Watch Party
7:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
SCC Theater
Come to this space to have some conversation with all members of our community and reflect on the results as they come in. Hosted by Dean Jamele Adams and Jessica Basile and Steve Weglinski from Graduate Student Affairs.
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Election Night Mindful Moment
8:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Take a mindful moment on election night with HAWP to do 15 minutes of breathing and centering while we wait for the election results to come in.
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Election Night Watch Parties - Community Living
8:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Locations: Shapiro Lounge, Polaris Lounge, Ridgewood Commons, Skyline Commons, and Charles River Commons
Each residential area will have group viewing available for up to 25 people at one time.
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Election Debrief Circles
12:00 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. (One-hour long)
Various Locations
These spaces will be held for community to come and discuss their feelings and reflections about the election. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Spaces will be staffed by Student Affairs Staff including Brandeis counseling team members.
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DCS Community Engagement Focus Groups
4:00 p.m. -5:30 pm
International Student Volunteer Service Engagement- RSVP Here
The foundation of community engagement is uplifting and listening to the voices of others. The Department of Community Service will be hosting 4 different virtual focus groups to learn about students' engagement (or lack thereof) in community services at Brandeis. Staff and CEAP Ambassadors will offer questions for reflection and feedback in hopes of ensuring volunteer programs are meeting the needs and expectations of our campus. Four different focus groups will be offered. If students identify with multiple identities you are welcome free to attend multiple focus groups. One $20 gift card will be raffled out per focus group discussion. Additional email surveys for students will be forthcoming throughout the semester. Please RSVP so that we can send out zoom links and offer some thoughts for you to reflect on prior to our time together. Thank you again for investing time in our community.
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Virtual CommuniTea
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 pm

Join Peggy Tio, Catholic Chaplain, in winding down your day with some reflection and fellowship.
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Virtual Happy Hour with Black Graduate Student Association
November 6th from 5-6pm via Zoom.
Join us for another round! The Black Graduate Student Association is hosting its second Happy Hour on November 6th at 5 pm! Brink a drink and a friend and meet us on Zoom for some fun and fellowship!"
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Building Community, Sharing Meals: Across the Virtual Divides

November 13th, 12 p.m.
Join us, Graduate Student Affairs and the Women's Research Center World Studies Scholars, for a virtual conversation and a meal t strengthen our Brandeis Community! Please register by November 6th.
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DCS Community Engagement Focus Groups
November 11th, 3:00-4:30 PM
BIPOC Students Volunteer Service Engagement - RSVP Here
November 16th 7:00-8:30 PM
Male Students Volunteer Student Engagement - RSVP Here
The foundation of community engagement is uplifting and listening to the voices of others. The Department of Community Service will be hosting 4 different virtual focus groups to learn about students' engagement (or lack thereof) in community services at Brandeis. Staff and CEAP Ambassadors will offer questions for reflection and feedback in hopes of ensuring volunteer programs are meeting the needs and expectations of our campus. Four different focus groups will be offered. If students identify with multiple identities you are welcome free to attend multiple focus groups. One $20 gift card will be raffled out per focus group discussion. Additional email surveys for students will be forthcoming throughout the semester. Please RSVP so that we can send out zoom links and offer some thoughts for you to reflect on prior to our time together. Thank you again for investing time in our community.
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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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