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Support Undergraduate Research at Brandeis this Giving DEISday
Today, we celebrate #GivingDEISday at Brandeis, a day when the community comes together to support our students across the university. This year, the School of Arts and Sciences is prioritizing our efforts to strengthen opportunities for and access to undergraduate research across all fields through our critical Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaboration (URCC) Fund.
As you may know, we established the URCC office in early 2020 to facilitate connections between undergraduates seeking research experience and faculty seeking research assistance. I am pleased to report that the office has connected scores of students to exciting research opportunities over the past two years. This year, we are placing our focus on expanding the number of entry-level research experiences and thus foster equity and inclusion, as we simultaneously strive to increase access to these opportunities for all of our students.
Historically, undergraduate research assistants, especially first-time researchers, have been frequently unpaid, which favors students who do not need a paying job during the semester or summer. We established the URCC fund to ensure that all of our outstanding undergraduate students—regardless of their financial circumstances—are able to take advantage of the amazing opportunities with our field-leading faculty.
We just reached 1,948 donors to Brandeis and unlocked an additional $200,000 for Brandeis! Thank you to everyone who gave so generously in support of our students.
The site will remain open through Homecoming Weekend as other challenges are on the cusp of unlocking more bonus funds!
- GSAS needs 20 donors to unlock $1,800
- The Alumni Board Challenge will unlock $135,000 when we receive 6 more donors to The Brandeis Fund or General Scholarships!
- All gifts to General Scholarships will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000!
Thank you to our donors and to our global community of Brandeisians.
1352 days ago by Lindsay RothTrustee Madalyn Friedberg just committed an additional $100,000 to reach 1,948 donors to Brandeis! Now when we do, it will unlock $200,000!
Some areas of campus still have challenges at play:
| • | Give to GSAS to unlock $1,800! |
| • | Waltham Group needs 9 donors to earn $2,000! |
| • | Heller needs 6 donors to reach a $5,000 bonus! |
| • | When 9 donors give to any diversity scholarship it will unlock $25,000! |
| • | And when 70 alumni give to The Brandeis Fund or General Scholarships (which are being matched, dollar for dollar!), it will unlock $135,000 thanks to the Alumni Association Board of Directors. |
Thank you so much for your support!
1353 days ago by Lindsay RothLet's make the most of the final hour on the East Coast!
There are still challenges at play as we strive to reach 1,948 donors to Brandeis!
- Gifts to General Scholarship are DOUBLED
- Heller needs 16 donors to unlock $5,000!
- Waltham Group needs 17 donors to unlock $2,000!
Athletics Challenges Still in Play
- Tennis needs $750 to unlock $750
- Men's Basketball or XCTF could unlock $1,000 with as few as 23 donors each
- Swimming and Diving needs 23 donors to unlock $1,000
And ultimately, you can give wherever you'd like and support what you feel most connected to. It all adds up and helps us unlock an additional $100,000 for Brandeis!
Thank you for investing in our students!
1354 days ago by Lindsay RothWe're going LIVE from Waltham!
We're showcasing impact of the Brandeis community on campus and in the world with a lineup of in-person and pre-recorded guests:
| • | Lauren Haynie, Director of Athletics |
| • | Monique Gnanaratnam, Dean of Students |
| • | Esther Brandon '12, MA'14, MS'20, LGBTQIA+ Advocate |
| • | Ollie the Owl! |
| • | Dimby Raveloson '24, Intercultural Center Ambassador |
| • | Jessica Christian '13 & Kim Godsoe, Vice Provost |
| • | Charlotte Li '24, Women's Soccer |
| • | Emma Rivera '24, Waltham Group |
| • | and more! |
Hosted by Donna DeChambeau '24 and Stephanie Grimes, we're giving away a portion of $4,000 in bonus funds in $500, $1,000, and a whopping $2,000 increments for YOU to decide where it goes.
You don't want to miss this opportunity to secure bonus funds for the area of campus you love the most!
1354 days ago by Lindsay Roth