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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 115
Campus Size 235 acres
Student Centers
  • Shapiro Campus Center
  • Usdan Student Center
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Gerstenzang Science Library
  • Main Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • Campus Center
  • Castle Commons
  • Chum’s
  • Dorms
Bar on Campus Alcohol is served at The Stein, which is right above Sherman dining.
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus Cholmondeley’s (usually called Chum’s) located in the Castle, Java City in Schneider Building
Movie Theater on Campus Wasserman Cinematheque in the Sachar International Building (special engagements only)

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Although Bradeis does not have the financial backing it once did, in 2008 alone, the University completely rebuilt the Ridgewood dorms, constructed the Shapiro Science Center, and demolished the admissions center to build a new one. In 2010, the creation of the Mandel Center was completed. However, in an effort to solve its financial crisis, the Board of Trustees foolishly decided they wanted to close the Rose Art Museum and sell the collection, all without consulting students, alumni, or the Rose itself. The whole fiasco caused public outcry and backpedaling that has hurt Brandeis’ reputation more than it has helped the finances.

Some recent improvements to the gym have been made, but the University does not have enough money to complete necessary work on the Lindsey Pool, so it has been shut down indefinitely. Upkeep, rather than construction, should be the focus of the school, but that does not appear to be happening anytime soon. Many students have reported that the facilities department does not respond to complaints in a timely fashion.

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Jonath22b

'15

Psychology

4.6
A

Student Facilities Great

Though some buildings may be quite old, Brandeis has many buildings that can assist students with their individual needs. the gym is huge and always available for use. The library is great for getting work done. The food facilities are open most of the time.

Jan 09, 2012

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felixlk

'15

International Business

2.7
C+

Library Is Not That Great

The Brandeis library is really not that great. The building itself is ugly, and when people think of a library, they think of great majestic buildings not some random building near a field. The opening hours are also quite messed up, as it closes at 6 on Fridays and Saturdays. Just because it is the weekend doesn't mean you have to go out and party. It gets pretty inconvenient during exam time.

Dec 21, 2011

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bsolomon1192

'14

Biology

4.2
A-

Beautiful Hills!

The library is huge. The athletic center could use some work, but we aren't much of a athletics-driven school. Generally, I think the campus is beautiful minus it's hillyness

Dec 17, 2011

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People may complain about a lack of campus activity, but, in truth, the numerous clubs are always sponsoring events, giving away food, and holding coffeehouses at Chum’s. Chum’s, in Usen Castle, is definitely the most popular source of entertainment on campus. On any given night, you can find an a cappella group, a band, or a sketch comedy troupe performing. The weight room in the Gosman Sports Complex recently received a makeover and is now a state-of-the-art workout space. Sports are not big on campus, but there is usually some sort of game going on when the weather is nice. The Rose Art Museum is a drastically underused treasure with an impressive collection of modern art. Though it tragically closed, the building will be a gallery and studio space for students, and the art will not be touched for several years. There are always plays going on in Spingold or Shapiro Theater, many of them free. The Shapiro Campus Center has computers, couches, work spaces, and Einstein’s Bagels, which is open until 2 a.m. on weeknights. Of course, there is always watching TV and hanging out with friends in Massell Quad’s Shapiro Lounge, North Quad’s Polaris Lounge, East Quad’s Airplane Lounge, or the Castle Commons.

Did You Know?

The Boston Celtics built the arena in the Gosman Sports Center for their practices, but after Reggie Lewis, a highly-admired Celtics player, died on the court from heart failure, they decided to move elsewhere.

Eleanor Roosevelt hosted the innovative television series, Prospects of Mankind (1959-1962). Produced by National Educational Television, the forerunner of PBS, the series was recorded primarily at the Slosberg Music Center at Brandeis University. Leonard Bernstein, a music professor at Brandeis, was a great influence on this place; it’s shaped like a baby grand.

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