Brandeis University Alumni Weekend: A Deep Dive into Engaging Events
Brandeis University welcomes alumni, parents, friends, Brandeis National Committee members, and Brandeis Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (BOLLI) members to a vibrant Alumni Weekend this fall. This event promises a series of interactive sessions featuring distinguished alumni and faculty, exploring an array of historic and contemporary topics. Registration is now open for the weekend, which is packed with opportunities to reconnect, learn, and celebrate Brandeis traditions.
A Weekend of Reconnection and Exploration
Alumni Weekend offers a chance to revisit the scenic campus, enjoy engaging events, and reconnect with friends. It is an opportunity to make new memories and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, passions, and values that unite the Brandeis community. According to Alyssa S., "Coming to Alumni Weekend is like stepping back in time with friends who just get me. It’s like reliving some of the best years of my life."
Milestone Reunions and Shared Interest Groups
If your graduation year ends in 0 or 5, this is your milestone year! From the Class of 1955 to 2025, the university is honoring decades of Brandeis memories with special events. The Shared Interest and Identity Group (SIIG) Fair provides a platform to reconnect with classmates and explore Brandeis’ vibrant network. Alumni volunteers host tables celebrating the diverse backgrounds, passions, and values that unite the community.
Welcome Reception
The weekend kicks off with a Welcome Reception on Friday, Oct., under the Great Lawn Tent. It's a perfect opportunity to reconnect with classmates and kick off a weekend of memories.
Dynamic Sessions and Panel Discussions
Feed your curiosity and expand your thinking with two days of dynamic, faculty- and alumni-led sessions. Here's a look at some of the featured events:
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Friday, Oct.: Higher Education and Contemporary Issues
A panel featuring Linda Bui, Founding Academic Dean, School of Business and Economics; Carol Fierke, PhD’84, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; Charles Golden, Vice Provost for Graduate Affairs and Professor of Anthropology; and Jeffrey Lenowitz, Meyer and W, will discuss policy developments impacting higher education institutions, climate change, and other contemporary issues.
Friday, Oct.: Challenges to Legal Institutions
Explore current challenges to the rule of law, consumer and civil rights, the system of checks and balances, and government accountability with moderators Daniel Breen, Associate Professor of the Practice in Legal Studies, and Rosalind Kabrhel, Chair, Legal Studies Program and Director, Brandeis Educational Justice Initiative (BEJI).
Saturday, Oct.: Women in the Public Sphere
Tiziana Dearing, host of WBUR’s “Morning Edition,” and Professor Harleen Singh will discuss the history of women’s participation in the public sphere, exploring how women have shaped and navigated public discourse over time. They will examine modes of expression focusing on the intersection of individual speech and collective identity in shaping the cultural and political landscape. This event is sponsored by the Brandeis Women’s Network and the Women's Studies Research Center (WSRC).
Saturday, Oct.: Alumni in Arts and Entertainment
Join Bonita Hamilton, MFA ’04, actress, singer, speaker, voice-over artist, and other inspirational actors, producers, and A&E professionals as they share their personal journeys - from Broadway stage to Hollywood soundstage - and discuss the latest trends in the industry. This panel is sponsored by the Arts Alumni Affinity Network.
Saturday, Oct.: In Defense of Partisanship
Julian Zelizer ‘91, Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University and columnist for “Foreign Policy,” will discuss his book “In Defense of Partisanship,” which reimagines partisanship in a divided nation. Zelizer will discuss his vision for a new era of party reforms to provide a path forward to restore responsible partisanship and shape the future of democracy.
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Saturday, Oct.: Traditional Ink Drawing Workshop
Discover the timeless art of traditional ink drawing in this hands-on, introductory small-group workshop. Participants will explore drawing techniques in an intimate setting. Limited to 15 adult participants.
Saturday, Oct.: Race and Political Culture in America Today
Amber Spry, Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies; Panashe Chigumadzi, Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies; and Chad Williams, Tomorrow Foundation Chair of African American Intellectual History, Professor of African American History and Black Diaspora Studies at Boston University, and former Department Chair of African and African American Studies at Brandeis, will discuss race and political culture in America today. Topics will include the historical contexts of Black liberation struggles in the U.S. and South Africa at the turn of the century, African intellectuals at HBCUs, and the promise and limits of algorithms and other technological measurements for an equitable public. Faith Smith, Marta F., will moderate. The reception following the program will be sponsored by the Alumni of Color Network, in honor of Professor Chad Williams' extraordinary contributions to the AAAS Department and Brandeis University.
On-Site Registration
Missed your chance to pre-register? On-site, walk-up registration is easy and open all weekend.
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