Module II: first day of instruction
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
WEFi General Meeting
Join the WEFi General Body Meeting for upcoming event announcements, recent business/econ/finance news, and a discussion about how to utilize AI.
Event Contact: atiquap@brandeis.edu. Event Host/Office: Academic Affairs and Student Experience. Audience: Current Students.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chancellor's Suite (Sachar 101).
Datathon Kickoff
Are you ready to put your data skills to the test, learn from real-world datasets, and compete for exciting prizes?
During this event, you will learn about the dataset and what you’ll be working on. Teams of 2–3 people will collaborate to analyze data, develop insights, and present to industry experts.
🌟 Why Participate?
Gain real experience solving data-driven problems,
Network with industry experts and faculty judges,
Strengthen analytical and presentation skills,
Meet other students passionate about data science and business,
🏆Prizes & Recognition,
$1000 for the Winning Team,
$500 for the Runner-Up Team,
💡 Ready to jump in? Register and learn more.
📋 Important Dates,
March 13: Datathon Kickoff-3pm via Zoom, learn about the data, ask questions,
March 24: Proposal Deadline (submit your idea with team info),
March 26: Top 5 Finalists Announced,
March 27: Final Judging & Winner Announced, 6-8pm,
Final presentations and dinner in International Hall (Sachar…
Online Location: https://brandeis.zoom.us/j/8399308944. Room: zoom. Event Contact: Kristen babineau. Event Host/Office: Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE). Audience: Alumni & Friends. Current Students. Faculty. Prospective Students. Staff. Registration/Access information: https://hguay4.wixsite.com/datathon-2026.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit hguay4.wixsite.com. Spring Module I grades due
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Monday, March 16, 2026.
Brandeis Real Estate Investment Pitch Competition Final Presentations & Networking Event
Final presentations of the Brandeis Real Estate Investment Pitch Competition will be held on Thursday, March 19 at 5:15PM in International Hall (Sachar 116). Reception and networking to follow after in World Court.
Location: Sachar International Center. Room: International Hall. Event Contact: Kimberly Airasian. Audience: Alumni & Friends. Current Students. Faculty. Prospective Students. Staff.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM.
Last day to add Module II courses
Audience: Current Students.
Monday, March 23, 2026.
Navigating Asset Management: Reflections on Leadership and the Outlook Ahead
Please join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 4:00 P.M. for an engaging fireside chat where panelists will reflect on their personal career journeys—sharing pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the experiences that shaped their paths to leadership within two of the world’s leading asset management firms.
Panelists
Steve Klar
President and Managing Partner
Wellington Management
Gary S. Shedlin
Vice Chairman
BlackRock
Moderators
Professor Philippe Wells Ain Family Professor of the Practice in Entrepreneurship
Brandeis School of Business & Economics
Katherine Hsu ‘26
President
Brandeis Investment Club.
Room: Lee Hall (Lemberg 180). Event Contact: Kim Airasian. Audience: Alumni & Friends. Current Students. Faculty. Prospective Students. Staff. Registration/Access information: https://brandeis.joinhandshake.com/events/1924043/share_preview.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:05 PM.
Last day for graduate students to change grading basis for semester courses to audit (instructor's permission required)
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Monday, March 30, 2026.
Last day to drop semester courses
Audience: Current Students.
Monday, March 30, 2026.
Last day to request a medical underload
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Monday, March 30, 2026.
Global Markets Investment Club (GMIC) Meeting
Event Contact: gmic@brandeis.edu. Event Host/Office: Academic Affairs and Student Experience. Audience: Current Students. Faculty. Staff.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
International Hall.
Passover: No university exercises
Audience: Current Students.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Digital Assets in Finance: Understanding Stablecoins, Issuance via Blockchain, Tokenized Funds and Other Innovation
This panel is part of an Professor Bergstresser's Investments and Portfolio Management (FIN 205a) class.
Panelists:
Steve Cecchetti
Rosen Family Chair in International Finance
Brandeis School of Business & Economics
Pia McCusker '92, MSF'00
Sr. Managing Director,
Global Head of Credit Research for Fixed Income Solutions
State Street Investment Management.
Location: Sachar International Center. Room: International Hall. Event Contact: Kimberly Airasian. Audience: Alumni & Friends. Current Students. Faculty. Prospective Students. Staff.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:40 PM.
Breaking Barriers: Networking and Career Success for Women
When former vice president Mike Pence famously remarked that he would never dine alone with
a woman other than his wife, the comment underscored how social norms can inadvertently
restrict women’s access to professional networking opportunities. Yet networking remains
essential for career advancement.
A well-known heuristic from critical mass theory suggests that members of an underrepresented
group begin to feel more comfortable and exert meaningful influence only once they reach
roughly 30% representation. However, in many areas of business, women lag far below this
threshold. For example, women comprise only about 10% of mutual fund managers and sell-side
analysts.
In this panel discussion, Brandeis alumni Pia McCusker '92, MSF'00, Senior Managing Director at State
Street Investment Management, and Deb Shufrin '93, Chief Investment Officer at Colby College,
will share practical strategies for navigating these challenges, building strong professional
networks, and advancing in industries where women conti…
Location: Shapiro Campus Center. Room: Multipurpose Room (Second Floor). Event Contact: Kimberly Airasian. Audience: Alumni & Friends. Current Students. Faculty. Prospective Students. Staff.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Last day for graduate students to change grading option of Module II courses to audit (instructor's permission required)
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Last day to drop Module II courses
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Patriots Day: Classes in session, staff holiday (floating)
Audience: Faculty. Current Students.
Monday, April 20, 2026.
Brandeis Thursday: Thursday class schedule in effect
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Last day of instruction. Last day to voluntarily withdraw from the term (written notification required)
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Study day
Audience: Current Students.
Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Final examination period
Audience: Current Students.
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Grades for May degree recipients due
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Department degree meetings
Audience: Faculty.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Faculty meeting
Audience: Faculty.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Commencement
Audience: Current Students. Faculty. Staff.
Sunday, May 17, 2026.
All other spring term grades due
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
**Shavuot
** This Jewish holiday begins at sundown of the previous evening listed, and ends at nightfall of the last day listed on the academic calendar.
Audience: Current Students. Faculty. Staff.
Friday, May 22, 2026.
Memorial Day: Staff holiday
Audience: Staff.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Summer School: first day of instruction
Audience: Current Students. Faculty.
Monday, June 1, 2026.
First day to apply for August graduation
Audience: Current Students.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026.