Sunday June 12, 1960
The date of commencement! Philip J. Noel gave the commencement address.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
October 24-26, 2025
Class of 1960
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 65th Reunion!
Reunion Events
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1960 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Milton (Milt) Wallack ’60 | Joan Wallack ’60 | Carolyn Feigelson ’60
Class Facts
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262
The total number in the graduating Class of 1960.
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Theme from A Summer Place
The #1 Single of 1960 sung by Percy Faith. Do you still know all the words?
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Spartacus
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1960! 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 1960. How times have changed!
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$5,700
The average household income in 1960. Today’s average income is approximately $80,610 per year.
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$1,250
The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,946.
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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 1960!
Make a 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.