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Hello Academic , here's the latest from

our department!

Wednesday, March 20:

• Last day to add Module II courses.

Wednesday, March 27:

• Last day to drop semester courses.

Thursday March 28-Friday March 29:

• March break; no university exercises.

Friday, April 5:

• Last day to drop Module II courses.

Save the Date:

Registration for Fall 2024 classes will take place April 16-19

Subscribe to the "Brandeis Academic Calendar" on your google calendar.

Access the full Spring 2024 [r20.rs6.net] academic calendar on the Registrar's website.

Brandeis Core Staff/Student Survey Available

If you haven't taken the Brandeis Core Survey yet, take a moment now to tell us what you think about the Brandeis Core curriculum! There is a survey for students as well as staff:

Student survey

Staff survey

The purpose of this survey is to learn about students’ opinions regarding components of the Brandeis Core curriculum. The results of this survey will be used to identify the strengths and challenges of the current requirements and to solicit ideas for improving the curriculum. Responses are optional and anonymous.

If you have any questions or concerns about this survey, please reach out to Lauren Buckley, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs (lbuckley@brandeis.edu).

Final Exam Schedule for Spring 2024:

The Spring 2024 Final Exam Schedule has been posted on the Registrar’s website.  Final exams will take place from Friday, May 3 through Tuesday, May 14.

Please keep in mind the following:

• If you have two exams scheduled at the same time you will receive an email from Richard Cunnane, Assistant Registrar, that will explain how this conflict will be resolved for you.
• If you have three exams scheduled within four consecutive exam blocks not interrupted by a weekend you may postpone taking one of them, pending approval of the instructor, until Conflict Resolution on the morning of Tuesday, May 14. In order to arrange for this, please read carefully the information on the Final Exam page.
• If you are utilizing an approved extra time accommodation for two classes whose final exams fall on the same day you may postpone one of the two exams, pending approval of the instructor, until Conflict Resolution on the morning of Tuesday, May 14. In order to arrange for this, please read carefully the information on the Final Exam page.
• If a personal situation or illness will prevent you from taking one or more of your exams at the scheduled time, you must reach out to your academic advisor in Academic Services.
• Exam Rooms will be added to the Final Exam Schedule at a later date.

Do You Need to Declare a Major? If you are in your 4th semester it is time to declare a major. If you have not done so to date, a major declaration hold may be placed on your record this week by the Registrar's Office. In order to remove it - and to participate in timely fall 2024 course registration April 16-19 - please follow the instructions below.

You must make an appointment with the Undergraduate Advising Head for the department you are declaring your major with. If you recently declared your major with your department's Undergraduate Advising Head (UAH) - but it has not yet been posted to Workday - please reach out to the Registrar's Office (registrar@brandeis.edu).

If you have any questions about the major declaration process, academic advisors and Roosevelt Fellows are available to assist you!  You are welcome to schedule a 20-minute (or 30-minute) advising appointment, or stop by our Deli Dropins (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11-1pm) by Louis' Deli in Upper Usdan. (No appointment necessary.)

You are cordially invited to the I AM GROWTH Celebration, an evening dedicated to honoring the roots of TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSSP) students as they navigate change and embrace growth. The celebration taking place on Thursday, March 14 from 6:00-8:00 PM in Levin Ballroom, Usdan West (1st floor) is an event co-sponsored by the Brandeis University SSSP and the Office of Academic Services. All are welcome, dinner to follow.

The I AM GROWTH celebration is the final event in the 'I AM Awareness Week', a series of events planned by the SSSP Student Leadership Board that highlights the stories and experiences of the scholars in the program. The suggested dress code for this celebration is semi-formal, but please feel free to come as you are. An open event, we invite all of Brandeis to join us for a night of honoring one’s roots and embracing growth! 

Please let us know if you are coming and RSVP by Thursday, March 7th by 11:59 PM EST. If you have any dietary needs, questions/concerns, or preferences to better your experience, please email sssp@brandeis.edu.

Get CPR Certified and Complete your HWL 3 Requirement

BEMCO is offering free CPR certification on weekends in March and April. Students can register here - there are 20 slots available for each of the 12 sessions.  American Red Cross is still an option [redcross.org], too. Once students have their certificate, they can follow the attached instructions to upload into Workday and satisfy the HWL 3 requirement.

Gen One & SSSP Professors and Boba

We are thrilled to invite you to our "Professors and Boba." event. We aim to bridge the gap between students and faculty members while enjoying some delicious boba. As part of the Gen One Network and Student Support Services Program, we understand the importance of building strong connections within the Brandeis community, and this event is a great opportunity to do just that.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 19th

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Skyline Commons

Our faculty is dedicated to supporting your academic journey, so please take advantage of this opportunity and engage with them.

To assist us in organizing this event efficiently, kindly RSVP by March 16.



We eagerly anticipate your presence at "Professors and Boba" as we come together to celebrate academia, community, and the bonds that unite us.

Explore New Courses with Roosevelt Fellows!

The Hidden Gems of Brandeis event, now in its 2nd year, enables students to connect with faculty of departments they may be less familiar with, to learn more about different disciplines and what inspires faculty to pursue this field, and to get a glimpse at upcoming courses (a little ahead of when courses will be available to view for fall registration).

There is an rsvp link here (and on the QR code in the flyer) so we know how much food to order.

The event will be on March 20 from 12-1pm in the SCC Multipurpose Room.

MLK Fellows Host Donation Drive for More Than Words

The MLK Fellows are hosting a donation drive of items to More Than Words, a youth development organization based in Waltham and Boston. Youth aged 16-24 who are housing insecure, in foster care, out of school or court-involved have the opportunity to work at the store locations as a job training experience.  

There is a large donation bin outside the Academic Services/Student Financial Services (Usdan East 130) which will be accepting donations from Brandeis community members through the first week of April (or whenever the bin is full!). 

If you are doing any spring cleaning of your offices or homes, we encourage you to bring in the following donation items:

-Gently used books of all types including Children's books

-Textbooks (less than 10 years old)

-Audiobooks, CDs and Records (In the original cases)

-DVDs or Blue Rays

-Video Games

-Clothing

-Shoes

-Linens

Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC) - Community Therapy Groups

The Spring 2024 schedule for BCC Group Therapy is up and running. Check out the Groups page on their website to learn more about their offerings and to register.

Group Spotlight: "Overcome Performance Anxiety"

Do you feel anxious about grades, speaking up, or presenting? Afraid of performing a specific task or challenge? Worried you can’t manage the stress of academic demands? You are not alone! 1 in 5 people suffer with some kind of performance anxiety. In this workshop series (5 sessions - Acceptance Commitment Therapy), you will learn effective strategies for managing performance anxiety. To learn more about this and other BCC groups, visit our groups page [r20.rs6.net]!

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Updates

WE'RE HIRING for the next academic year!

SAS is excited to let you know that we are hiring our next cohort of SAS Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year! The job application is now open on Workday. We plan to conduct interviews and make hiring decisions before the end of the spring semester, for a fall start. If you have any questions about the SAS Fellows position, please reach out to Elizabeth Nako (enako@brandeis.edu) or speak to a current SAS Fellow (you can schedule an appointment with any of them easily using this calendar OR drop-in during their scheduled office hours).

Make a Submission for the Campus Accessibility Video!  

The SAS Fellows are leading a campus accessibility video project! We request that Brandeis faculty, staff, and students consider submitting a brief recording of themselves talking about various accessibility topics. Individuals have freedom to interpret questions as they wish to speak on the importance of accessibility, how its implementation could be improved on campus, advice to students/staff navigating accessibility, etc. Further ideas are present in the Google Form for the video submission. We hope to present this video on SAS's website and circulate to various campus partners to continue the discussion about accessibility on campus!  Each individual who submits a video will be entered to win a raffle for an Amazon gift card. Please see the flyer attached to this email and reach out to SASFellows@brandeis.edu for any questions!

Save the Date: Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 18–24)

We have a lot of events going on in a couple of weeks for Neurodiversity Celebration Week! For a more detailed description of the events, please refer to our calendar for the full week of events. Accommodations for these events can be made by emailing access@brandeis.edu unless otherwise specified for a specific event.

Other Accessibility Resources Access your accommodation letter

Accessibility Resources and Learning Tools [r20.rs6.net]

Deisvergent: Student Affinity Group Follow us on Instagram [r20.rs6.net]

Report an Accessibility Issue [r20.rs6.net] SAS Fellows Office Hours

Student Accessibility Support Website [r20.rs6.net]

UWS Workshops Series Part 2:

Research Proposal

The research proposal workshop is the second part of the UWS workshop series. This event will discuss how to evaluate the credibility of sources, tips for collecting an appropriate bibliography, identifying and approaching gaps in existing scholarly literature, and ultimately developing a solid foundation for a novel and exciting research essay. All UWS students are welcome to join in the discussion, to come with their own works-in-progress, and to ask questions along the way. Workshop offered Monday, March 18 at 2:00 pm.

Academic Fellowships at Brandeis

The primary goal of Academic Fellowships at Brandeis is to support students’ academic growth and development. The process of applying for a competitive fellowship or research opportunity can help you clarify your goals and set in motion a plan to achieve them. As fellowship advisors, we can help you learn more about which opportunities are a good match for your interests and then guide you through the application process, from developing your initial ideas all the way through writing your proposal or essays and ultimately submitting your application. We work with students in every class year, from any background, with any GPA, and in any area of interest. Whether you are just beginning your academic journey or already have a specific research project or fellowship application in mind, we look forward to helping you make the most of the available opportunities at Brandeis and beyond!  

Fellowships Email List:

If you are thinking about applying for a fellowship in the future, or just want to learn more about what opportunities are available, you may wish to sign up for our weekly newsletter, where we share information about particular fellowship opportunities, application tips, deadline reminders, and more. To opt into this list, please email fellowships@brandeis.edu. We also recommend that you follow us on Instagram @brandeisfellowships.