Sunday June 9, 1964
The date of commencement! James Barrett Reston gave the commencement address, and Rishon Menahem Bialer was the commencement student speaker.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
September 27-29, 2024
Class of 1964
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 60th Reunion!
Reunion Events
Celebrate Together
See Who's Coming
See other members of the Class of 1964 who will be in attendance. Use the button below to view all Alumni Weekend 2024 attendees. To display members of your class, type "1964" in the "Search this List" box and then click "Enter".
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1964 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Danny Lehrman ’64 | Peter Berkowsky ’64 | Marya Levenson ’64 | Eve Brooks ’64, P’91 | Linda Lerner ’64 | David Phillips ’64 | Michael Lewis ’64 | Barbara Buell '64
Class Facts
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310
The total number in the graduating Class of 1964.
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I Want to Hold Your Hand
The #1 Single of 1964 sung by The Beatles. Do you still know all the words?
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Mary Poppins
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1964! How many times have you seen it?
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963-1969.
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$1.25
The minimum wage in 1964. How times have changed!
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$6,600
The average household income in 1964. Today’s average income is approximately $71,538 per year.
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$1,310
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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$0.30
The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1964!
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.