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Free Shuttle to Local Polling Station!
9 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Brandeis Student Union is offering a free shuttle to Brandeis's local polling station. It will be leaving every 30 minutes from the Admissions bus stop!
Available to all Brandeis students, faculty, and staff, we want everyone in our community to get to the polls and vote! Don't forget your mask and a valid form of ID just in case! Please note that your passport must be green or yellow to use the shuttle.
Drop off location will be Nathaniel at Banks SQ Condominiums polling station. Free to all Brandeis students, faculty, and staff! Let us know when you are planning on using these resources by filling out the Google form.
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Election Night Watch Parties
7-11 p.m.
Shapiro Campus Center (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.
8-11 p.m.
Location(s): There will be a virtual option, as well more info to come for each area's link.
Each residential area will have group viewing available for up to 25 persons at one time. The following Locations will be open for viewing: Shapiro Lounge, Polaris Lounge, Ridgewood Commons, Skyline Commons, and Charles River Commons.
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Waltham Virtual Community Gathering
8-10 p.m.
Let's connect- get to know some of your neighbors! We will have Trivia w/ prizes, Breakout rooms with guided meditation/stretching, more. Organized by the Waltham Black Future Fund Sign up on Facebook here.
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Election Night Mindful Moment
8-8:15 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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"Positive Youth Development in Times of Crisis" for Staff
Noon-1 p.m.
Zoom
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and post-election resources requires educators to provide effective and intentional student-focused support. Akané Kousaka, LICSW, will review key elements of the Positive Youth Development framework and share approaches on supporting students in times of crisis. Participants will understand identity as a strength, not a risk factor, and adapt student-centered approaches to our current moment.
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Debrief Circles
These spaces will be held for community to come and discuss their reactions and reflections about the Presidential election. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Spaces will be staffed by staff including Brandeis counseling team members. See "More on Debrief Circles" below for more information.
- Noon
- Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) Multipurpose Room: Facilitated by Alex Rossett, Dean of Students/Student Rights and Community Standards and Rachael MacKnight, Brandeis Counseling Center
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Virtual: Facilitated by Rev. Matt Carriker, Center for Spiritual Life and Jessica Basile, Graduate Student Services Register
- 5 p.m.
- SCC Multipurpose Room: Facilitated by Lara Ericson, Center for Spiritual Life and Raymond Ou, Student Affairs
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Virtual: Facilitated by Leah Berkenwald, Health and Wellness Promotions and Vino Murugesan, English Language Programs Register
- 6 p.m.
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For Women of Color: Virtually facilitated by Monique Gnanaratnam, Dean of Students and Sucheta Tehkkedam, Brandeis Counseling Center Register
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For Men of Color: Virtually facilitated by Jamele Adams, Dean of Students and Dr. Martin Pierre, Brandeis Counseling Center Register
- 7 p.m.
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SCC Multipurpose Room: Facilitated by Ari Massefski, Study Abroad and Raymond Ou, Student Affairs
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Virtual: Facilitated by Maria Madison, Heller School for Social Policy and Management and Joy von Steiger, Brandeis Counseling Center Register
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Debrief Circles
10 a.m.
These spaces will be held for community to come and discuss their reactions and reflections about the Presidential election. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Spaces will be staffed by staff including Brandeis counseling team members. See "More on Debrief Circles" below for more information.
Virtual: Facilitated by Jessica Basile, Graduate Student Services and Vino Murugesan, English Language Program Register
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Stein Night: Post-election Gathering
5-7 p.m.
Zoom
Weekly virtual Stein Night, hosted by the GSA
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Debrief Circles
These spaces will be held for community to come and discuss their reactions and reflections about the Presidential election. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Spaces will be staffed by staff including Brandeis counseling team members. See "More on Debrief Circles" below for more information.
- 10 a.m.
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Virtual: Facilitated by Vino Murugesan, English Language Programs and Rachael Elliot, International Students and Scholars Office Register
- Noon
- SCC Multipurpose Room: Facilitated by Jamele Adams, Dean of Students and Jodi Hanelt, International Students and Scholars Office
- Skyline Common Room: For BIPOC and LGBTQIA community: Facilitated by Lauren Haynie, Athletics and Tim Touchette, Community Living
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Virtual: Facilitated by Jessica Basile, Graduate Student Services, Lucas Malo, Community Service, and Rachel Benjamin, International Students and Scholars Register
- 5 p.m.
- Shapiro Campus Center Multipurpose Room: Facilitated by Andrea Dine, Student Affairs and Raymond Ou, Student Affairs
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Virtual: Facilitated by Ashley Trebisacci, Study Abroad and Michael Matt, Athletics Register
- 7 p.m.
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Chumley's Coffeehouse: Facilitated by Stephanie Grimes, Dean of Students
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Virtual: Register
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Careers in Government, Public Policy, and Social Causes
2-3 p.m.
Turn your post-election energy into action — find opportunities in government, public policy, and for social causes. With over 32% of Brandeis graduates entering fields of service including government, nonprofit and public health, Brandeis has a deep alumni network and resources to get you started! Join us to talk about how to start researching and finding internships and jobs.
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GSC First Fridays: Netflix Party!
6-8 p.m.
A space to relax and build community via a film screening hosted by GSC student workers. More info on Instagram @brandeis_gsc.
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These spaces are held for the community to come and discuss their reactions and reflections about the election. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Certain times will be held for women of color, men of color, and BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities. Spaces will be staffed by staff and in some cases Brandeis counseling team members.
Circles will be offered at 10 AM, Noon, 5 PM, and 7 PM virtually over zoom and in a variety of locations across campus on Nov 4th, 5th, 6th, and 10th.
Please check out the DeisVotes Campus Coalition website for a full list of locations, facilitators, and register here.
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It's Reigning Men:
Toxic Masculinity and Hypermachoism of American Presidents
8-9:30 p.m.
Join PARC for a screening of the documentary "The Man Card: White Male Identity Politics from Nixon to Trump" on Zoom. Throughout the screening, we will discuss how White male identity politics and a culture of toxic masculinity reinforce oppression and privilege, leading to high rates of violence, discrimination, and harassment in politics and beyond.
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Building Community, Sharing Meals: Across the Virtual Divide
(A People's Supper)
Noon
Zoom
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