Sunday June 7, 1959
The date of commencement! Pierre Mendes France gave the commencement address, and Simon Arthur Sargon was the commencement student speaker.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
September 27-29, 2024
Class of 1959
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 65th Reunion!
Reunion Events
Celebrate Together
See Who's Coming
See other members of the Class of 1959 who will be in attendance. Use the button below to view all Alumni Weekend 2024 attendees. To display members of your class, type "1959" in the "Search this List" box and then click "Enter".
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1959 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Michael Fisher 59 | Amy Stein ’59, P’85 | Roz Kaufman ’59, P’83, G’23 | Joan Blitman ’59 | Arlene Goldsmith ’59 | Fern Gelford Lowenfels ’59
Class Facts
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261
The total number in the graduating Class of 1959.
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The Battle of New Orleans
The #1 Single of 1959 sung by Johnny Horton. Do you still know all the words?
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Ben-Hur
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1959! How many times have you seen it?
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953-1961.
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$1.00
The minimum wage in 1959. How times have changed!
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$5,400
The average household income in 1959. Today’s average income is approximately $71,538 per year.
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$1,000
The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,348.
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Abram Leon Sachar
Served as president of the university from 1948–1968.
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$0.31
The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1959!
Our Class Gift
Many alumni take advantage of their milestone reunion year to make a meaningful contribution to Brandeis. Make a gift online in honor of your class.