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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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Jmrod92

Anthropology and Archaeology '14

3.8
B+

Old but They Work

The gym was just re-done. They have a lot to offer though and a weight room, track, and the cage for dirty laundry. The library is also super convenient.

Apr 08, 2012

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Facilities at Brandeis University

lwestreich

Environmental Studies '15

4.2
A-

Student Center

The recently built SCC, or main student center on campus, offers quiet places to work, Einstein's Bagel Company for snacking, and multiple rooms for use by the student body for clubs and local meetings. There is an average sized theater located inside, and a TV room, too. It's always brightly lit, and there's always the local student campus store for extra necessities.

Mar 11, 2012

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ZadaE

Theatre, Arts, and Media Management '14

5.0
A+

Facilities

The facilities at Brandeis are great. Some are better than others. The gym,library,and student center are all clean and up to date. The newly built art museum and humanities center are spectacular.

Mar 02, 2012

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User rating for Brandeis University - Facilities is 3.5 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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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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