Join the Tucson Brandeis Community

The Tucson Chapter supports Brandeis University through learning, social justice, and community-building activities, fostering connections with members across the country.

Become a Member

Brandeis was well represented at Age Well Day at JCC

Colorful diagram illustrating key concepts of social justice.

Part of the pleasure of being a Brandeis National Committee (BNC) member is the pride of affiliation with Brandeis University, a center of academic excellence.
Our learning opportunities provide inexpensive intellectual and social stimulation for our members through our carefully designed course work. All of our events enable members to connect with like-minded people in the Tucson community while being educated or entertained.

Members gain satisfaction from the sharing of a common purpose—to raise funds to help sustain the prestigious position of Brandeis University in the upper echelon of American higher education by supporting the students, faculty, libraries, research, and the Tucson Chapter Endowed Scholarship for a Tucson-area student accepted to Brandeis University.

We fulfill our mission when you join the Tucson Chapter of the BNC and donate through our many programs. The BNC plays a critical role in advancing the academic excellence of the University.

We raise money through our Events, Study Groups, and Book and Author Event.

Thank you to our members for bringing items for our Tikkun Olam project

ocial Action and Community Service

Louis Brandeis emphasized the importance of community and interconnectedness, stating that, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men". Currently, the Brandeis Tucson Chapter supports VIVA PIMA (formerly Assistance League), the Emerge Center for Domestic Abuse, Sister Jose Center for Homeless Women, and Youth on Their Own.

Our time and resources are donated to these local nonprofits; However, we are always looking for additional new ways to help the Tucson Community. If you would like to give to others in need, please join our committee. If you want to help to create social change in our communities as well as the greater Tucson areas, please contact: Marilyn Lobell, Social Action Chairperson MMLobell@msn.com Or Suzy Jacobs Panorama.boulevard@gmail.com

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” Martin Luther King

Officers

2025-2026 Officers and Board Members

Co-Presidents
Marianne Taussig and Erica Friedman
VP Book and Author
Wendy Yanow and Debbie Jacobs
VP Book Fund
Rachel Barker
VP Bulletin
Denise and Chuck Frenz
VP Website
Kim Schweitzer
VP Membership
Sybil Lampert and Ray Kaufman
VP Study Group
Art Friedman and Dianne Selco
VP Virtual Communications
Davya Cohen
Corresponding Secretary
Krista Stoker
Recording Secretary
Maxine Goldstein
Financial Secretary
Terrie Sherman
Treasurer
Janet Miller
Advisors
Maxine Goldstein and Terrie Sherman

Board

Chapter Information Officer
Marianne Taussig
Retention
Tammy Strobel
Social Justice Chair
Marilyn Lobell
Study Group Registrar
Terrie Sherman
Sunshine
Lois Bodin

Members-At-Large

Ellen Adelstein
Annette Cremisi
Sidney Lissner
Sally Trattner

Nominating Committee

Rachel Barker
Janet Miller
Wendy Yanow
Janet Arffa
Philis Gold
Beth King
Susan Sussman

Honorary Members

All past presidents and incumbent members of Regional and National Boards.

Contact

Please contact us at:
Brandeis National Committee, Tucson Chapter
Terrie Sherman Tucson Chapter E-mail:

Loves2Walk@aol.com

National Site

Welcome to the Brandeis National Committee

The Brandeis National Committee is a membership organization that was founded alongside the university in 1948 to establish an external community to support Brandeis University before the university had an alumni base. Today, the Brandeis National Committee remains committed to its initial purpose and has grown into a vibrant international community of members that support Brandeis' values.
The Brandeis National Committee has active chapters throughout the country. In addition to our local chapters, the Brandeis National Committee is launching a virtual chapter this year that will be available to all Brandeis National Committee members to continue connecting through virtual platforms and programming.
As a BNC member, you will:

Remain connected to the global Brandeis community
Participate in exclusive events with Brandeis faculty and alumni
Develop meaningful friendships and connections with other BNC members through in-person and virtual programming
Network with new acquaintances with similar interests
Develop leadership skills in a national organization
Give back in ways that benefit Brandeis students for generations to come

For more information, click below:

https://www.brandeis.edu/bnc