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Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-Graduate School After Professional Career

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Location: Gerstenzang. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad student, just drop in! Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Equity Methods Employer Information Session With Brandeis International Business School

Zoom Session Link: https://brandeis.zoom.us/j/93774774728 Interested in exploring careers in consulting? Join the Career Strategies and Engagement for an information session with Equity Methods! Equity Methods is the nation’s #1-rated equity compensation consulting firm. From Monte Carlo simulations to IFRS reporting with big data, Equity Methods help some of the world’s best-loved companies’ model, value, and account for equity compensation instruments and other complex securities. Equity Methods has consulted for many of the highest profile M&A transactions, spinouts, and IPOs and executed projects for the largest multinational firms in the world. This 60-minute session is designed for undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni with majors in finance, accounting, economics, and related analytical fields. You’ll hear directly from Equity Methods consultants who’ll discuss: What makes consulting fundamentally different from jobs in investment banking, audit, tax, brokerage, and corporate accounting/… Location: Online. Registration Information: Register on Handshake: https://brandeis.joinhandshake.com/events/1801957/share_preview. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-LGBTQIA Gather Students

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad students , just drop in! Thursday, September 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Dissertation Defense: Ali Can Puskulcu, Music Composition and Theory

THE SOUND OF ETERNITY: TEMPORAL STILLNESS AND FLUIDITY IN JONATHAN HARVEY’S ...TOWARDS A PURE LAND; AND AN ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, AGNOSTIC AMBIGUITIES, FOR SEVEN MUSICIANS. Location: Slosberg Music Center. Room: 234. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense. Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Establishing Your Scholarly Identity Workshop

How visible is your work, and how do you track that? This workshop will teach you how to protect your current and future work, whether it be scholarly research, creative writing, or digital data. Discover a wide range of resources available at Brandeis and learn how to access them to manage your scholarly identity. Content is applicable to all graduate students! Location: Goldfarb Library. Room: Gardner Jackson Room, Mezzanine Level. Registration Information: Register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0ca3yCjWcZ2sS7PRt0ah5iakyUObHYtz_zmION60poACoOw/viewform?usp=dialog. Monday, September 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-International Students

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad students, just drop in! Monday, September 8, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Brandeis Business, Consulting & Technology Virtual Career Fair

Connect with local and national employers hiring for internships and full-time roles across a variety of industries. You'll have the chance to meet recruiters and Brandeis alumni working in business, consulting, finance, technology, and more. All Brandeis students—regardless of major or class year—are welcome and encouraged to attend. Location: Online. Registration Information: Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/f127e41c-283c-48c4-b1aa-5a91e2d8cc73/student_preview. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

GSAS Student Headshots At Feldberg Lounge

Sign up for a slot on Wednesday, September 10th between 4-7 in Feldberg Lounge next to The Stein. Get a professional headshot for LinkedIn and more and also grab some pizza! GSAS students must sign up in advance for a reserved slot (available until filled). Please check back in late August for sign up info. Location: Hassenfeld Conference Center. Room: Hassenfeld, Feldberg Lounge. Registration Information: You must register for a 10 minute time slot: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xxc2x5XcJtetImzMN-R2ev4hH7nsq_lhSfS-CeIcXzA/edit?usp=sharing Note: Registration is required (spots are available until filled). Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-Graduate School After Professional Career

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Location: Gerstenzang. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad student, just drop in! Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-LGBTQIA Gather Students

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad students , just drop in! Thursday, September 11, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Learn About Consulting Careers and Case Interviews With Mark Cosentino

Interested in breaking into the world of consulting and acing your upcoming case interviews? Mr. Mark Cosentino will present his Case in Point Workshop for those interested in consulting and case presentation on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the International Business School, Sachar 117, Wasserman Cinematheque. Hosted by the Brandeis International Business School, this in-person event is open to all Brandeis graduate students. For the past three decades, Marc Cosentino's work has towered over the field of case interviews. The Wall Street Journal calls his book Case in Point (CIP) the MBA Bible which is one of the many reasons why Cosentino is the world's foremost authority on case interviewing. He is CEO of CaseQuestions.com and a popular and sought after speaker. Over the past 30 years, he has advised and coached over 150,000 students and alumni. Case in Point, is not only the number one selling case book world-wide but is also the number three selling interview book world-wide and the top book in the fie… Location: Wasserman Cinematheque. Room: 117. Registration Information: Register on Handshake to secure a spot: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1790836/share_preview. Monday, September 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-International Students

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad students, just drop in! Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-Graduate School After Professional Career

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Location: Gerstenzang. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad student, just drop in! Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-LGBTQIA Gather Students

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad students , just drop in! Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Recent Alumni Wisdom Career Panel

Recent alumni will talk about the transition to landing their first jobs after grad school. Panelists include: Jessi Brewer (PhD English), Director of Operations, Partakers Noella Masengesho (MS Biotechnology), Electrical Distribution & Design Engineer, National Grid Vikko Suarez Casanova (PhD Neuroscience), Staff Scientist, Choate, Hall & Stuart, LLP. Location: Online. Registration Information: Register for the zoom link: https://brandeis.zoom.us/meeting/register/OX1cE5JdQw-e0-NIA8M9_Q. Friday, September 19, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings-International Students

Some weeks feel heavy. Classes, research, family, jobs, all moving at once. But even in the rush, there is space to breathe, laugh, and share stories with others who understand. Our Graduate Student Small Group Gatherings are a place to connect, unwind, and find support. Navigating graduate school as an international student, balancing parenting, exploring your next career step, or simply needing a stress-buster, there is a group waiting for you. 📍 Graduate Student Center, Gzang 127 🗓 Mondays–Thursdays (5:30–6:30 pm) + Wednesday mornings Join us for a conversation, and a reminder that you are not alone. Room: 127. Registration Information: Open to all grad students, just drop in! Monday, September 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Graduate Student Trivia Night

Join us for a trivia night at Bak Bar! First-place winners will each get a $25 Amazon electronic gift card; Second-place winners will each get a $20 Amazon electronic gift card. Room: Tempo Bistro, Bak Bar. Registration Information: Spots are limited. Register today - https://forms.gle/AhHVcR11n6Bp2ASQ9. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Social Sciences and Humanities Careers Outside of Academia

Join us to learn about diverse career paths outside of academia for social science and humanities graduate students. Alumni panelists include: Julia Bandini (PhD Sociology), Behavioral/Social Scientist, RAND Corporation Stephen Guerriero (MA Ancient Greek and Roman Studies), Director of Education, Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation Aneil Tripathy (PhD Anthropology), Director, Financial Services, Ceres, Inc. Location: Online. Registration Information: Register for the zoom link: https://brandeis.zoom.us/meeting/register/wRvApC83Qr-zmkwJQAWeFg. Thursday, October 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Book Club - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

Ready for a break from academic articles and texts? It's time to find the fun in reading again! Join us as we discuss R.F. Kuang's new novel, Katabasis. It's the story of two graduate students who have to set aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—a trip that might just cost them their own. Open to all graduate students! Location: Gerstenzang. Room: OGA Lounge, Room 127. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

ChatGPT for Job-Seekers: The Right Way to Use AI to Accelerate Your Search

Join OpenAI’s first education partner and a former hiring manager at LinkedIn and Khan Academy, Jeremy Shifeling, to understand ChatGPT from an employer’s perspective, including: The right way to use AI - from the best prompting techniques to the best models for every stage of your search The biggest pitfalls of ChatGPT - and how to avoid them so your resume doesn’t get automatically rejected How to find your perfect career path, your most important resume keywords to beat the ATS, and your best interview prep plan of attack - all by choosing the right AI tool at the right time! Location: Online. Registration Information: Register for the zoom link: https://brandeis.zoom.us/meeting/register/D3fZ7T0FSYm3PO7ZGJCs5Q. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Careers In AI/Machine Learning Alumni Panel

Moderated by Professor Ahmad Namini, Professor of the Practice of Business Analytics and Marika McCann, Associate Director, Professional Development, this panel will explore how AI and machine learning are applied in real-world roles and industries. Brandeis alumni who work across these areas will share their experiences, challenges, and insights.The goal is to help students understand how their skills and interests connect to career paths in AI/ML and to give them a more nuanced view of what these roles look like in practice. In addition to the practical applications, alums can share what skills are necessary to secure these roles and what companies are looking for in applicants. Panelists include: Alexander Fiskal, Principal Data Scientist, Mass General Brigham (PhD Psychology) Wei Jia, Principal Data Scientist at Walmart, (PhD International Economics and Finance) Peizhao Li, Research Scientist, Google (PhD Computer Science). Location: Online. Registration Information: Register for the zoom link: https://brandeis.zoom.us/meeting/register/5nahsRx5SVG-WA2kbHH86Q. Friday, October 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Completing Your PhD Efficiently Alumni Panel

Looking for tips on finishing your PhD in five years or less? This panel is for you! Alums from a range of programs will share their advice on setting yourself up for success, time management, balancing research and other commitments, and resources to utilize, with plenty of time for questions and answers. Location: Online. Registration Information: Register for the zoom link: https://brandeis.zoom.us/meeting/register/Oi85NRuRRvam0KiRFQNK5w. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Off-The-Bench Career Options For Scientists

Description In a master's or PhD science program and know you don't want to work in the lab and want to find out what other career options exist? Join us to hear alum talk about their career paths and day-to-day of their industry jobs in the areas of product management, science communication and venture capital. Panelists include: Anne Joseph (PhD Neuroscience), Senior Director of Alliance and Program Management, Ring Therapeutics Zachary Knecht (PhD Neuroscience), Medical Writing Scientist, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Ana Ward (MS Biotechnology), Venture Capitalist, Yanmar Ventures. Location: Online. Registration Information: Register for the zoom link at: https://brandeis.zoom.us/meeting/register/LIKj7tZgTGGGZJmdDwo8kw. Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Academic Trailblazers Networking Hour

Join us for a night of connection, story sharing, and advice in an informal setting at the Academic Trailblazers Networking Hour! Enjoy a delicious taco bar and drinks as we celebrate the resiliency, achievements, and contributions from Brandeis graduate students, faculty, and alumni who are at the forefront of their families' educational journeys. Room: Margarita’s Restaurant, 211 Moody St, Waltham, MA. Registration Information: Spots are limited. Register today - https://forms.gle/C71NMibKyCMzfD1F8. Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

What Does A Professor Do?

This session features three recent alumni who will discuss the day-to-day life of a professor, the different balance of research and teaching based on their institution and advice on getting faculty positions. Panelists include: Diana Filar (PhD English), Assistant Professor of English and Assistant Department Head of Humanities, United States Merchant Marine Academy Anne Marie Foley, (MA, Sociology and WGS) Sociology Instructor, Allen County Community College Ray Maresca (PhD Math), Assistant Professor of Math, Bowdoin College. Location: Online. Registration Information: Register for the zoom link: https://brandeis.zoom.us/meeting/register/zpbFgISITsKQ3-kxvZhxVQ. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.