Alumni Weekend
See you back on campus for Brandeis Alumni Weekend 2022! Registration is open.
The wait is finally over! After three years of virtual celebrations, we’re thrilled to welcome you and your classmates back to campus for an in-person Alumni Weekend 2022, June 10-12. We’ll of course have safety measures in place, but we can’t wait to see you in person, to reconnect and reminisce. And we’ve got so much to celebrate, including milestone reunions, our 2022 Alumni Achievement Award winners, fun activities for the whole family and so much more. So, mark your calendar because this is going to be BIG.
Check back here for updates and more information as it becomes available.
And remember, there’s no need to wait until Alumni Weekend 2022 to connect with classmates and friends! Join your class Facebook group and visit the Class Resources page for more.
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Here are a few ways we can work together to help keep everyone healthy:
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Masks will be available for Alumni Weekend attendees, and Brandeis strongly encourages attendees to wear them at all indoor events.
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Please consider testing before and after your visit to campus.
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If you or your guest(s) feels sick, we ask you to stay home and not attend events associated with Alumni Weekend. While our general cancellation deadline is May 27, we will honor refunds for any attendees who cannot attend the event due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
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Most events will be hosted outside, with plenty of elbow room.
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All meals may be taken to another location, per your preference.
Please be aware that as of the time we are sending this notification, Middlesex County is considered a high-transmission location in Massachusetts and masks are recommended indoors. Additionally, Brandeis University must follow all City of Waltham masking policies. If the City of Waltham reinstates an indoor mask mandate prior to Alumni Weekend, masks will be required at all indoor events and activities.
Alumni Weekend 2022 will take place June 10-12.
Planning ahead? Alumni Weekend 2023 will take place June 9 - 11.
Alumni Weekend is a celebration for ALL alumni and their families. Class reunion committees may plan specific programs to mark a special milestone.
Registration for Alumni Weekend is now open! We recommend using a desktop or laptop device for the best experience when viewing the schedule of events and completing your registration.
Please be advised, online registration closes Tuesday, June 7 at 12 p.m. EDT. In person registration opens on campus Friday, June 10 at 10 a.m. EDT.
You have the option to stay on or off campus.
Off campus:
Alumni Weekend attendees may stay at the Boston Marriott Newton at a discounted rate of $139 per night (must book by May 19), which includes Wi-Fi and parking. The university will provide van transportation between the hotel and campus. Contact the Marriott directly at 617-969-1000 and request the "Brandeis Alumni" room block to receive the discounted rate.
Please be aware that on Friday, April 15, your credit card will be charged a full non-refundable advance payment for each room reserved under your name ($139 per night).
On campus:
Alumni Weekend attendees may stay on campus in the Ridgewood apartments. At a rate of $80/person per night, these suite-style accommodations (individual bedrooms with shared bathroom and common space) include linens, towels and Wi-Fi. Reservations for campus housing can be made online through the Alumni Weekend registration form. Roommate requests will be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bringing the family to campus for the weekend? Call 781-736-4071 for special family housing rates. Additionally, please call our office to reserve Thursday night housing.
Most events are casual, so come as you are! Please keep in mind that many events are held outside, so keep the weather in mind when choosing your attire. Saturday night programs tend to be a bit more dressy, so feel free to break out the cocktail dresses and nice shirts.
Please do! There will be fun activities for all ages. Families with children will especially enjoy Saturday activities such as the Ralph Norman Barbecue, the Ice Cream Social and Ollie’s Family Fun.
Children are welcome at all events, however if you'd like childcare at any time during the weekend, the Lemberg Children's Center can facilitate arrangements with available sitters. Please contact Karen Eichenlaub at eichen@brandeis.edu by May 11 if you are interested in finding a sitter during Alumni Weekend.
Depending on your level of observance, there are some accommodations available for Shabbat-observant guests. There are mechitza and egalitarian Shabbat services on Friday night, followed by Shabbat dinner. Additionally, there will be opportunities for candle-lighting at services, and candles will be available at registration for lighting on your own. Due to low enrollment, we are unable to offer Shabbat dinner on Friday evening. Kosher meals are available for Friday evening upon request, or at Trucks and Tunes.
On Saturday, there are
shacharit, mechitza mincha (followed by
seudah shlishit), and
maariv/havdallah services. Communal candles are lit at Shabbat dinner. Additionally, there is a Kosher food option at every event, K-V-H certified and supervised by a
mashgiach. Lastly, guests can stay on-campus in the Ridgewood dorms and can request a key, rather than a card swipe, for access on Shabbat.
You can help spread the word about Alumni Weekend by promoting it to your network of friends through phone calls, emails or social media. Use this as a way to reconnect with Brandeis friends you may not have seen or spoken to in a while!
Parking on campus will be available in Theater (T) Lot behind Spingold Theater. At the main entrance of campus take a left. Proceed to the stop sign and take a left into Theater Lot.
Transportation will be available between Theater Lot and the Shapiro Campus Center where Alumni Weekend and Alumni College registration will be held.
Should you require a refund for any events with a fee, refunds will only be issued through May 27. If you have any questions regarding the refund policy, or would like to request a refund, please email alumniweekend@brandeis.edu or call 781-736-4071.
Zoom gatherings are a great way to connect with classmates throughout the year. Our office can assist with the planning and coordination of gatherings via Zoom by distributing communications via email to classmates. Please contact our office at alumniweekend@brandeis.edu for more information.
