The Ethics Center and the Student Union are proud to present the first weeklong "festival of social justice" at Brandeis, taking place from Sunday, February 5th to Friday, February 10th. This is a milestone in the history of Brandeis University's commitment to healing the world. ‘DEIS Impact will include dozens of events planned by departments and clubs - day and night! Talks, performances, exhibits, discussions addressing topics from global health to climate change, from women's rights to ancient texts. 'DEIS Impact! is made possible in part by the generous support of The Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund for Social Justice. Link to a full list of organizers and cosponsors and more information about The Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund. For more info, please visit http://go.brandeis.edu/DEISimpact See the full schedule of events: http://www.brandeis.edu/ethics/atbrandeis/DEIS_Impact/DetailedSchedule.html Here are a couple of key events to watch out for! Keynote -- Local is Global: Bridging Domestic Action and Global Impact Ruth Messinger, President, American Jewish World Service Date/Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Location: Sherman Function Hall, Hassenfeld Conference Center For 25 years, American Jewish World Service (AJWS) has worked to empower marginalized people around the world. But with problems so vast, it can be hard to imagine how individuals can help. Join AJWS President Ruth Messinger for a dynamic discussion about how AJWS approaches development abroad and at home. From far-flung grassroots NGOs working in the field, to Jewish advocates for food justice lobbying on Capitol Hill, she will describe the transformative impact of education, volunteering and advocacy, and will propose new ways you can support movements for change around the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Giving Tree Date/Time: All week, 4-6 p.m. Location: Shapiro Campus Center Atrium Come paint your leaf on the Giving Tree, located on the windows of the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium. Donate to a great cause, and see how your gift can grow. It’s your chance to paint something beautiful and to spread the act of giving on campus! All donations from the Giving Tree will benefit Care International, an organization working for the economic and social empowerment of all women. Sponsored by Positive Foundations For more information: Kate Alexander ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Social Groovements Date/Time: Friday, February 10, 4-6 p.m. Location: Shapiro Campus Center Atrium Come out to the Shapiro Campus Center Atrium to celebrate student social justice achievements and activism with pizza and live musical performances at the 2nd Annual "Social Groovements"! Sponsored by Brandeis Undergraduate Student Union and ‘DEIS Impacters For more information: Herbie Rosen |