Navigating U.S. Work Authorizations and Summer Opportunities
Are you an international student wondering how to navigate work authorizations in the U.S.? Would you like to explore options for summer experiences beyond internships and research? Join this workshop designed specifically for you to:
Gain a better understanding of common U.S. work authorization options (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, etc.)
Learn strategies for discussing your status with employers confidently and professionally
Explore different types of summer experiences and how work authorization applies to them
You’ll leave with practical tips, strategies, and resources to help you navigate future planning and guide conversations about work authorization with employers.
Workshop co-presented by the Hiatt Career Center and the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO).
Location: Online. Registration Information: https://brandeis.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1903631.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit brandeis.joinhandshake.com. Dissertation Defense: Sarah Dennis, Mathematics
Fast Numerical Method for Lubrication Theory with Comparison to Extended Lubrication Theories and Stokes flow.
Location: Gerstenzang. Room: 121. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Dissertation Defense: Daniel Shapiro, Musicology
The Solo Lieder of Karl Weigl (1881–1949): A Revised Catalog, History, and Assessment.
Location: Online. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Dissertation Defense: Hunter Seyforth, Physics
The Role of Specific and Nonspecific Interactions in Colloidal Crystallization.
Location: Abelson-Bass-Yalem. Room: 333. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
MEDITECH Employer Tabling Event
Stop by the SCC to meet Ros Pierce, Talent Management at Medical Information Technology (MEDITECH).
MEDITECH is currently recruiting for a variety of internships and full-time opportunities in product development, client services, marketing, and sales - including Software Developer, Client Implementation Trainer, and Client Services Specialist roles. Whether you're actively job searching or exploring career paths for the future, this is a great opportunity to connect with recruiters, ask questions, and learn about an organization.
MEDITECH has been a leader in the Electronic Health Record space for over 50 years, driving innovation during every stage of the industry’s evolution. Our employees make a difference every day — whether in product development, client services, marketing, or sales— by contributing to better and safer patient care in hospitals and clinics around the world.
*Please note: This employer is willing to provide OPT for full-time positions but does not offer CPT or currently sponsor can…
Location: Shapiro Campus Center. Room: Atrium. Registration Information: Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1872010.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
How To Tailor Your Resume and CV To Job Descriptions Workshop (Lunch Included!)
Join us for this in person workshop on Thursday, March 12th from 12:30-1:30. We will be getting taco bar catering from Anna's Taqueria! The taco bar includes grilled chicken, steak, and grilled vegetables, black beans, vegetarian rice, tortillas, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and hot sauce.
Bring your current resumes and/or CVs and a job description you are possibly interested in for this hands on session! Marika McCann, Associate Director, GSAS Professional Development will walk you through how to tailor your application to the job description and what employers are looking for.
Location: Mandel Center for the Humanities. Room: 303. Registration Information: Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZsASOpc2by77NxlHUpnruWvVYElYjz07yVAx5d6ntESHa1w/viewform?usp=publish-editor.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Dissertation Defense: Tamar Aizenberg, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
Knowledge of the Same Abyss: Grandchildren of Survivors, Grandchildren of Perpetrators, and Holocaust Memory.
Location: Lown. Room: 315. Registration Information: Please contact the student's department for information about attending this defense.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Graduate Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Final Round
Brandeis is excited to be hosting our fifth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!
The Brandeis 3MT Competition is a university-sponsored speaking competition designed to showcase graduate student research in three-minute talks to a general audience. This is an opportunity for graduate students engaged in original research to develop communication and presentation skills while sharing their work with faculty, staff, and students across Brandeis University.
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 27th, 2026 from 4-5:30pm to see the Final Round of the 3MT Competition in Spingold Theater. Finalists will present, judges will deliberate, and prizes will be awarded.
Location: Spingold Theater Center. Registration Information: No registration required.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.brandeis.edu. Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Reception
Join us directly after the Three Minute Thesis Competition Final at 5:30 for a reception at Brewer's Tap and Table in Waltham!
Location: Off Campus. Registration Information: No registration required.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.brandeis.edu. Interstride International Student Career Summit
Register now for ISCS 2026
Join career experts and employers on April 2nd for a dynamic virtual event designed to empower international student careers in the US. Explore career tips, job search techniques, visa pathways, work authorizations, industry trends, and more.
Who is this summit for?
This event is open to international students and alumni in the US, ISSS, and career service professionals who support international student career development. If you're looking to gain insider insights, practical strategies, and valuable connections, take part in our inaugural career summit!
What topics will be covered?
The summit will focus on:
Visa pathways and work authorization options
Employability and skills development
Industry trends and job market insights
Networking and building professional connections.
Location: Online. Registration Information: As Brandeis University is an Interstride partner school, this event is free for all Brandeis students and alumni. > Important: To unlock your Free Admission ticket, you must register through the Zoom link using your official Brandeis email address. Once your university email is recognized, the $25.00 fee will be waived.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.interstride.com.