Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends

October 24-26, 2025
Class of 2005

Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 20th Reunion!

Many thanks!

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Thank you to the following members of the Class of 2005 for helping to make this reunion happen!

Judith Lupatkin Bernstein ’05 | Genielle Salazar ’05 | Jennifer Koplow ’05 | Josh Brandfon ’05

Class Facts

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    Sunday May 22, 2005

    The date of commencement! Margaret Marshall gave the commencement address.

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    772

    The total number in the graduating Class of 2005.

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    We Belong Together

    The #1 Single of 2005 sung by Mariah Carey. Do you still know all the words?

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    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

    The #1 box office hit for the year of 2005! How many times have you seen it?

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    George W. Bush

    Served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001- 2009.

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    $5.15

    The minimum wage in 2005. How times have changed!

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    $63,344

    The average household income in 2005. Today’s average income is approximately $80,610 per year.

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    $30,160

    The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,946

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    Jehuda Reinharz

    Served as president of the university from 1994-2010.

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    $2.30

    The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 2005!

Make a Gift

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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.