Dr. Ellen Schrecker, professor of history and world-renowned authority on McCarthyism, will be taking what she terms a “lifelong sabbatical” to write another book and pursue further research in her field of expertise at the end of this Spring 2013 semester. Dr. Schrecker had a varied and fascinating career path before coming to Yeshiva University. [...]
Flood recovery may not be in her job description, but, flashlight in hand, reference librarian Elinor Grumet navigated a darkened, dampened Hedi Steinberg Library to cordon off sections of the library with yellow caution tape (lights couldn’t be turned on for fear of starting an electrical fire). It was about an hour before midnight on [...]
When English majors received the course listing for the upcoming fall semester, there were several conspicuous absences. Three full time professors were gone from the list: Dr. Linda Shires, Dr. Lee Manion, and Dr. Abigail Manzella. Only five full time professors were left. Of the literature courses being offered (aside from mandatory classes), most of [...]
Town Hall meeting with President Joel happening now on the Beren Campus in 215 Lexington’s Yagoda Commons. LIVE BLOG; Happening Now–> Alright ladies and gentlemen, you can sit in the front and if you have to leave you can leave…. It’s a pleasure to be here with you. I encourage you to ask probing questions. [...]
Nearly twenty Yeshiva University students joined over 12,000 other pro-Israel activists at American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)’s annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 2nd through 5th. The conference aims to further the mission of AIPAC – strengthening the United States-Israel relationship – by encouraging political activism. The conference is designed to be [...]
In consonance with the university’s ongoing “reimagination” process, a group of students created a new line of official YU apparel. This apparel will be hitting stands later this week and will be available for purchase at all major events for the rest of the semester. The brainchild of YC junior Aaron Robinow, the YU Apparel [...]
Repulsed by and scared about the smell in the Beit Midrash? #pesachcleaning #carpetshampoo #hopeitsNOTmold #kavodtorah Don’t worry, only the Starbucks coffee prices have gone up! #cheapcoffee245 #midtermsinsomnia #needCOFFEE #weallmakemistakes Internet is spotty because of Sandy – but improvements are on their way! #thanksITS #5monthsago #stormneverends Waitresses WILL be paid! #payday #$hoppingspree #somuchchulent [...]
Students who had been charged twenty dollars for each final make-up exam they took in January were pleasantly surprised by an email from the Stern College administration just a few weeks ago. The email informed them that they are being refunded for their payment of multiple exams and are now only being charged a flat [...]
BREAKING NEWS: English Department Loses Two Full Time Professors
Drs. Abby Manzella and Lee Manion announced yesterday that they will be leaving Stern College. Dr. Manion will be a fellow at the National Humanities Center, after which both will be assuming new positions in the English Department at the University of Missouri. Aside from adjunct professors, Drs. Manion and Manzella represented 25% of the Department [...]