Join us for A Tribute to Irving Fine, an afternoon of music honoring the life and legacy of one of Brandeis University’s most significant figures.
Enjoy performances by some of the Boston area's finest musicians plus the University Chorus and Chamber Singers.
The program includes Irving Fine’s Alice in Wonderland alongside works by Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein.
The Existential Threat to the U.S. Rule of Law and Democracy and How to Counter It
Wednesday, March 18
6:30 - 8 p.m.
In person and Via Zoom
Join University Prof. Anita Hill for a Fireside Chat with Judge Mark Wolf about his decision and his view on how individuals and their communities must defend our democracy.
Judge Wolf (Ret.), appointed to the federal bench in 1985 by President Reagan, resigned in November 2025 compelled by the urge to speak out against current assaults on the rule of law.
Register below to join in person or via Zoom.
Sponsored by the Brandeis Educating Character Initiative
BNC Online Chapter
Antisemitism in America Today: How It Manifests and What We Can Do About It
Thursday, March 26, 2026
6 pm Eastern / 3 pm Mountain and Pacific
On Zoom
Spring Fundraisers:
Annual Book and Author Luncheon
Please join us for our most important fundraising event of the year. Whether you've been involved from the beginning, are just learning about our mission, or are a friend of a member, your presence makes a difference. Together we can make this our most impactful fundraiser yet. Our efforts will raise funds to establish a BNC Professorship in Engineering Sciences and support the launch of an innovative interdepartmental program.
Author Christina Hillsberg will discuss her book, Agents of Change: The Women Who Transformed the CIA, which includes her exclusive interviews with current and former female CIA officers who have never spoken publicly about their stories set against the backdrop of the women's movement of the 1960's.
Christina is a former CIA intelligence officer and writer. She has been an analyst for the White House as well as an Operations Officer, clandestinely collecting intelligence from the field. She has had a successful and impactful career at the CIA.
Please join us to hear this fabulous speaker, shop the latest fashion boutiques, enjoy a scrumptious lunch, and purchase a surprise gift card. Invitations will be emailed in early March. If you are not yet a member and would like to be put on our mailing list join here.
Boutiques open 10:30a.m.
Enjoy refreshments while you shop.
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Temple Beth Avodah
Puddingstone Ln.
Newton MA
Look for your virtual invitation in your email the first week of March.
Shop Spring Styles
Bring friends along to shop for the latest spring styles.
Proceeds will benefit Engineering the Future: the BNC Professorship in Engineering Science Campaign
"It's Delish" Cookbook Sale
REGISTRATION
If you are paying by check you may bring it to our weekly Canasta games or click the RSVP below to request a mailing address.
(Checks made payable to Brandeis National Committee)
"It's Delish" Cookbook Sale
"It's Delish" Cookbook Sale
This unique BNC Member compilation of recipes is a great way to try new dishes. It also makes a nice gift for family and friends. To purchase a cookbook please reach out to the contact noted in the flyer above.
upcoming art adventures
Gropius House Visit in Lincoln
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 11AM
We will visit Gropius House in Lincoln MA, an Historic New England site. This home is the family residence of the Modernist architect Walter Gropius, a founder of the Bauhaus School in Weimar, Germany. The family came to New England in 1937, forced to leave Germany because of his association with "degenerate " modernism. The home combines elements of New England architecture with elements from the Bauhaus workshop.
Gropius House
68 Baker Bridge Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773
$32
Limit 20 people
Worcester Art Museum Tour
Thursday April 30 - 11AM
Join us as we explore the newly reimagined galleries of the Worcester Art Museum, dedicated to its renowned collection of American art which represents a diverse range of artists, media, styles and stories. This reopening exhibit is scheduled to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States. Our one hour docent led tour will be a survey of American art.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St
Worcester, MA 01609
Free parking
$30.
Limit 30 people