As part of Yeshiva University’s continuing initiative to develop a more sustainable university model, the Office of the President announced two new appointments to the administrative leadership over the summer. A June 2nd email announced the appointment of Mr. Seth Moskowitz as vice president for institutional advancement. The second appointment on July 10th was of […]
At a town hall meeting with University President Richard Joel in November, Gaby Elkaim (SCW ’14) voiced her concern, based on her own and others experiences, regarding the ability of Academic Advisement to effectively and adequately address the needs of the student body. Her statement led to a meeting last month between Elkaim and Miriam […]
Though the absence of the CJF’s missions to Nicaragua and Mexico this year certainly did not go unnoted, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive for the three missions that were offered: Jewish Life Coast to Coast, in which participants travelled to different Jewish communities across the U.S. to learn about leadership and how to be an […]
It was only a few months ago that walls of 245 Lexington Avenue were plastered with election posters for the many student leadership positions that play an integral part in shaping life on campus. Prominent among those elected were the new presidents of the Torah Activities Council (TAC) and Stern College for Women Student Council […]
Writing Fiction: A Conversation with Professor Sophie Rosenblum
A new semester brings new faces and fresh opportunities to the students of Stern College. This year, the English department welcomes Professor Sophie Rosenblum, who will be teaching a fiction writing course during the Fall 2014 semester, much to the excitement of creative writing majors and students across the disciplines. Her interest in fiction, she […]