Dissertation Defense: Natalie Chong, Social Policy
Older Adults in the Context of Their Family Caregivers: The Role of Caregiving Network Characteristics, Supports, and Provider Engagement on Care Recipient Outcomes.
Location: Heller-Brown Building. Room: 147. Graduate Student Events Categories: Graduate Affairs Dissertation Events. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dissertation Defense: Quynh Nguyen, Psychology
Dimensions of Stress and Reward Function in Pathways to Anhedonic Depression.
Location: Mandel Center for the Humanities. Room: G12. Graduate Student Events Categories: Graduate Affairs Dissertation Events. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Dissertation Defense: Rico Rodriguez, Neuroscience
Geometric Spectral Synthesis: a Feedforward Account of Tuning in Primary Visual Cortex.
Location: Shapiro Science Center. Room: LL16. Graduate Student Events Categories: Graduate Affairs Dissertation Events. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
2026 Graduate Student Orientation
We are excited to welcome you to our Graduate Student Orientation experience, with a specific focus on informing you about campus resources and most importantly, integrating you with your fellow peers across the four graduate schools. Please join the Graduate Student Orientation on August 21 to learn more about Brandeis resources, as well as live training sessions and student panels. We are very excited to welcome you to Brandeis!
Location: Shapiro Campus Center. Room: Various Locations. Graduate Student Events Categories: Graduate Affairs Student Events. Registration Information: Register online.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.brandeis.edu. Dissertation Defense: Camille Sullivan, Molecular and Cell Biology
Location: Shapiro Science Center. Room: LL16. Graduate Student Events Categories: Graduate Affairs Dissertation Events. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Introduction to the Library and Subject Librarians
You're invited to an engaging session with our Brandeis University research librarians, designed to help graduate students make the most of library resources and services. This session will introduce you to essential tools including digital and physical library collections, research consultations, citation and writing support, research guides, and data resources. You'll also learn about additional services like the Center for Teaching and Learning, Archives, SIMS, and publishing support. Join us to gain the skills and support you need for success as a graduate student at Brandeis University.
Location: Rapaporte Treasure Hall. Graduate Student Events Categories: Graduate Affairs Student Events. Registration Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRTCQH1ZskjfQQXpkzIf4SFsnQ5pbne7Go7dsgcPqOwOen0A/viewform?usp=header.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Welcome Ice Cream Social
Location: Usdan. Room: International Lounge. Graduate Student Events Categories: Graduate Affairs Student Events.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Graduate Student Trivia Night
Location: Off Campus. Room: Tempo Bak Bar. Graduate Student Events Categories: Graduate Affairs Student Events.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.