Brandeis University
Brandeis National Committee - San Fernando Valley Chapter
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Brandeis University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher learning named in honor of the distinguished U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis. Founded in 1948 by members of the American Jewish community, the university today combines the breadth and scope of a world-class research university and the intimacy and accessibility of a small liberal arts college. (from the Brandeis U. website) |
 Ron LiebowitzPresident of Brandeis University since July, 2016. |
HISTORY OF BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE
In 1948 when Brandeis University first opened its doors its library was small and non-competitve with Ivy League universities. A group of eight women undertook to remedy this situation and formed the Brandeis University National Womens Committee (BUNWC). BUNWC has grown into one of the largest, most successful "friends of a library" organizations in the world with over 39,000 members in 76 chapters across the country. Located in Waltham, MA. the BNC connects the university to its members and their communities through programs that reflect the ideals of social justice and academic excellence.
In 2008, in recognition of the fact that there are now Men's Groups affiliated with local chapters of BUNWC, the organizations name was changed to the Brandeis National Committee (BNC).
As part of the BNC this Los Angeles Chapter (BNC-SFV) provides financial support for Brandeis University and its libraries. In addition,
BNC-SFV has activities for their members including tours, trips, and special interest groups.
Additional Brandeis Sites:
www.brandeis.edu/
Brandeis University
www.brandeis.edu/bnc
Brandeis National Committee homepage
BNC FaceBook
Become a fan of BNC on FaceBook
www.brandeis.edu/now
Research centers and institutes at Brandeis with a description of ongoing research
www.brandeis.edu/multimedia
Videos of events on campus
www.brandeis.edu/library
Closer look at items from the Special Collections treasures
www.brandeis.edu/crown
Crown Center home page - check out Middle East briefs
brandeisspecialcollections.blogspot.com/
New Special Collections Spotlight: Leon Lipschutz Collection of Dreyfusiana and French Judaica
Massell Hall
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