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11/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/02/2026 16:30

Scene at Brandeis: October 2026

Scene at Brandeis: October 2026

November 1, 2026

Scene at Brandeis is a recurring feature highlighting the work of Brandeis' photographers.

Photography by Dan Holmes, Gaelen Morse, Agbarakwe Chukwuemeka, and Adveek Naik.

See more photos on Instagram and Facebook, and in the Scene at Brandeis archive.

October was a busy month at Brandeis, filled with campus events, traditions and opportunities to connect. From Homecoming and Founders Day to Alumni & Family Weekend and fall activities, these photos highlight some of the recent moments from around campus.

Brandeis spirit was on full display this month, as students and fans welcomed back Ollie the Owl at Homecoming, cheered on the men's and women's soccer teams and celebrated Founders Day.

Brandeis Women's Soccer at Homecoming Weekend
Left: Brandeis Men's Soccer competes against Washington University in St. Louis. Right: Ollie the Owl poses with Brandeis fans at Homecoming.
Students, faculty and staff came out to Gosman to cheer on the Brandeis Women's Volleyball Team at Ollie's Spirit Rally on Founders Day.
Sophomores Enzo D. and Eli M. take a bite of mochi at the Founders Day Cultural Crumb Crawl.

Brandesians from near and far gathered on campus for Alumni & Family Weekend to reconnect, reminisce and make new memories.

Emmanuel A. '23 and his son, Zane, share some fun at the Cans and Cornhole event at Alumni & Family Weekend.
Amelie W. '30 and her mom, Jill, at Alumni & Family Weekend.
Students sell their artwork and crafts at the Alumni & Family Weekend craft fair.
Rachel G. '95 leads the The Mushroom Wander event at Alumni & Family Weekend.

The Gender and Sexuality Center hosted the Coming Out Day Resource Fair, bringing together university offices and student clubs to share resources and support for LGBTQ+ students and allies.

Students embraced the season with pumpkin carving and painting, trips to the apple orchard and outdoor study sessions.

Students enjoy an afternoon of pumpkin carving and painting at First Thursdays: Fall Festival.
Brandeisians spend the day apple picking at Honey Pot Hill Orchards.

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