Sunday May 27, 1979
The date of commencement! Eudora Welty gave the commencement address, and David M. Alderstein was the commencement student speaker.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
September 27-29, 2024
Class of 1979
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 45th Reunion!
Reunion Events
Celebrate Together
See Who's Coming
See other members of the Class of 1979 who will be in attendance. Use the button below to view all Alumni Weekend 2024 attendees. To display members of your class, type "1979" in the "Search this List" box and then click "Enter".
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1979 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Steven Greenfield ’79 | Amy Greenberg Bard ’79 | Jessica Laufer ’79, P’23 | Dan Jick ’79, P’09, P’12
Class Facts
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655
The total number in the graduating Class of 1979.
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My Sharona
The #1 Single of 1979 sung by The Knack. Do you still know all the words?
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Superman
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1979! How many times have you seen it?
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Jimmy Carter
Served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977-1981.
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$2.90
The minimum wage in 1979. How times have changed!
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$16,530
The average household income in 1979. Today’s average income is approximately $71,538 per year.
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$4,650
The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,348
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Marver H. Bernstein
Served as president of the university from 1972-1983.
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$0.86
The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1979!
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.