Sunday June 7, 1970
The date of commencement! Alan Frank Guttmacher gave the commencement address.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
October 24-26, 2025
Class of 1970
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 55th Reunion!
Reunion Events
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1970 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Charles Eisenberg ’70 | Diane Eisenberg ’70 | Marty Greengrass ’70 | Detlev Suderow ’70 | Eric Pasternak ’70 | Maria Coyle ’70
Class Facts
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489
The total number in the graduating Class of 1970.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
The #1 Single of 1970 sung by Simon & Garfunkel. Do you still know all the words?
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Love Story
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1970! How many times have you seen it?
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Richard Nixon
Served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969-1974.
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$1.60
The minimum wage in 1970. How times have changed!
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$9,357
The average household income in 1970. Today’s average income is approximately $80,610 per year.
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$2,275
The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,946
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Charles Irwin Schottland
Served as president of the university from 1970-1972
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$0.36
The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1970!
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.