American Studies Program at Brandeis University

02/14/2024

02/12/2024

Your vote does matter. Time to stand up.

Justices Jimmy, John, and Jane told a pregnant mother she wasn't close enough to losing her life or fertility to qualify for a medical exception. How close i...

02/11/2024

Help support our rural schools!

The Secure Rural Schools Act of 2023 will provide rural school districts with crucial support for students and educators.

02/11/2024

Let's actually support the teachers who educate our children and grandchildren!

Education support professionals deserve fair compensation and respect for making the school day happen.

09/08/2023

"Texas is prepared to take this fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court,” the...

05/22/2022

Congratulations, Class of 2022!!!!

03/29/2022

THE HUNT FOR THE COVID VACCINE
Gregory Zuckerman ‘88
Tuesday, April 5th at 2 p.m.

Join Wall Street Journal writer, bestselling author, and 1988 Brandeis grad Gregory Zuckerman for a discussion with the Brandeis Journalism Program about his new book, A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine. This webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 5, at 2 p.m.

Named one of the best books of 2021 by The Economist, The Financial Times and the New York Post, Zuckerman’s book was published by Penguin/Random House and optioned by HBO. His previous bestselling books include The Man Who Saved the Market.

This webinar -- which is being held in conjunction with the Brandeis Journalism Program’s new course on Science Journalism, the Pandemic and Disinformation – will feature an introduction by President Ron Liebowitz. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Please register here:

Join Wall Street Journal writer, bestselling author, and 1988 Brandeis grad Gregory Zuckerman '88 for a discussion with the Brandeis Journalism Program about his new book, A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine. This webinar will take place on Tue...

03/04/2022

Gina McCarthy: Tuesday, March 8, 3:30-4:30pm
Sponsored by the Brandeis Journalism Program

Gina McCarthy, the top national climate official in the federal government, will headline a Brandeis Journalism webinar in March focused on how to improve communications and coverage of climate change. As the government’s first National Climate Advisor, McCarthy serves as President Biden’s chief advisor on domestic climate policy and heads the White House office focused on mobilizing a whole-of-government approach to tackling the climate crisis and securing environmental justice.

She will be in conversation with Neil Swidey, a professor of the practice and the director of the Brandeis Journalism Program. Swidey, who is also editor-at-large of The Boston Globe Magazine in-depth magazine cover story in 2018 about McCarthy.

McCarthy, a Boston native who served five governors in both Democratic and Republican administrations, served as the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama. A former professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, she serves as chair of the board of directors of the Harvard Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment.

This Brandeis forum will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. It will be free and open to the entire Brandeis community, but registration is required.

Please use this link to register:
https://brandeis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xVOhNxBjT4uELZ5vlkyQAw

02/16/2022

My Name Is Pauli Murray Watch Party (2/28) and
Conversations with Betsy West, one of the documentary’s two directors (3/7)

Join Betsy West and the Brandeis Journalism Program in an online discussion of the new documentary, My Name is Pauli Murray. West co-directed the film, which tells the story of Murray's life. Murray, a lawyer and former Brandeis professor, was a life-long activist for racial and gender equality. Known for having friends in high places -- including James Baldwin, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Eleanor Roosevelt, Langston Hughes, and many more -- Murray tended to exercise her influence behind the scenes. Now, through West's film, Murray's legacy is being rediscovered.

West will also be discussing her other films, including RBG, The Lavender Scare, and Julia.

This Brandeis forum will take place on Monday, March 7th, 3-4 p.m. in conjunction with Ann Silvio's course, Documentary Journalism: Reporting and Storytelling for Broadcast. Brandeis community members are welcomed to register by emailing Course Assistant Jillian Brosofsky at [email protected]

On Monday, February 28th, 7-9pm in Schwartz 112, My Name Is Pauli Murray will be screened. Food will be available to guests after the presentation.

Both events are sponsored by the American Studies Program and the Journalism Program.

Note:
Brandeis students may watch Lavender Scare, about the history of the US government's decades-long effort to identify and fire gay employees.
https://search.library.brandeis.edu/permalink/01BRAND_INST/nmaao4/alma9923920243301921

Brandeis students also have access to RBG, the documentary about Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
https://search.library.brandeis.edu/permalink/01BRAND_INST/nmaao4/alma9923914910901921

01/27/2022

THE HUNT FOR THE COVID VACCINE
Gregorty Zuckerman ‘88
Tuesday, April 5th at 2 p.m.

Join Wall Street Journal writer, bestselling author, and 1988 Brandeis grad Gregory Zuckerman for a discussion with the Brandeis Journalism Program about his new book, A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine. This webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 5, at 2 p.m.

Named one of the best books of 2021 by The Economist, The Financial Times and the New York Post, Zuckerman’s book was published by PenguinRandomHouse and optioned by HBO. His previous bestselling books include The Man Who Saved the Market.

This webinar -- which is being held in conjunction with the Brandeis Journalism Program’s new course on Science Journalism, the Pandemic and Disinformation – will feature an introduction by President Ron Liebowitz. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Registration link will be here: https://www.brandeis.edu/journalism/events.html

01/25/2022

Betsy West at Brandeis on March 7 via zoom plus Pauli Murray documentary watch party in Schwartz 112 on Monday, February 28th, 7-9pm. Stay tuned for more information!

01/22/2022

Gina McCarthy: Tuesday, March 8, 3:30-4:30pm
Sponsored by the Brandeis Journalism Program

Gina McCarthy, the top national climate official in the federal government, will headline a Brandeis Journalism webinar in March focused on how to improve communications and coverage of climate change. As the government’s first National Climate Advisor, McCarthy serves as President Biden’s chief advisor on domestic climate policy and heads the White House office focused on mobilizing a whole-of-government approach to tackling the climate crisis and securing environmental justice.

She will be in conversation with Neil Swidey, a professor of the practice and the director of the Brandeis Journalism Program. Swidey, who is also editor-at-large of The Boston Globe Magazine in-depth magazine cover story in 2018 about McCarthy.

McCarthy, a Boston native who served five governors in both Democratic and Republican administrations, served as the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama. A former professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, she serves as chair of the board of directors of the Harvard Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment.

This Brandeis forum will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. It will be free and open to the entire Brandeis community, but registration is required.

Please use this link to register:

Gina McCarthy, the top national climate official in the federal government, will headline a Brandeis Journalism webinar in March focused on how to improve communications and coverage of climate change. As the government’s first National Climate Advisor, McCarthy serves as President Biden’s chief...