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RIETS Alumni Reconnect with YU for Reunion and Annual RIETS Dinner On Tuesday, October 27th, RIETS alumni returned to the Wilf campus for a day of reunion activities to mark their 25th, 40th and 50th anniversary since receiving smicha. The schedule included lunch with Dr. Norman Lamm as well as a “Pikuach Nefesh on Shabbat” shiur given by Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky. The alumni, from the classes of 1959, 1969 and 1984 were then given a tour A Center for All: CDC Provides Support to Alumni and StudentsYeshiva University’s Career Development Center (CDC) continuously establishes opportunities to benefit students as well as alumni. Through resources like InfoLink, alumni can serve as volunteer career advisors to students, and by participating in on-campus panels, information sessions and networking events, alumni provide direct and invaluable insight into career planning and job searching. “Dedicated alumni make a great contribution
Aaron and Blanche Schreiber Torah Tours Impacts Jewish Communities Last month, close to 80 Jewish communities across North America hosted students and alumni participating in the annual Aaron and Blanche Schreiber Torah Tours Simchat Torah Program of Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future. These 400 men and women spent Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah with Orthodox congregations and played large roles in the communities that they visited. “The ruach was really great,” said Rabbi Uri Goldstein of Ahavat Achim in Fairlawn, NJ, “we have never had a better
Inspired Young Leaders Form Nahshon Society On Wednesday, September 9th, The Nahshon Society, named for the biblical personality defined by his devotion and initiative, held its inaugural meeting. The group's goal is to build a community of recent graduates who will be actively involved in the life of the University. Nahshon Society members – successful
Students Make the Case for ScholarshipsThis month, many YU alumni will receive a phone call from a current student participating in the Annual Fund phone-a-thon. Twenty undergraduate students will work to garner support from alumni, share University news, and update alumni records. Students will be asking for gifts to fund scholarships. The need for aid is quickly outpacing the amount of money available. All scholarship contributions will be matched by the generous donations of two University trustees, doubling the value of their gifts. Students are looking forward to connecting with alumni and helping YU: “By participating in the YU Phone-a-thon |
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| Upcoming Events
Wurzweiler School of Social Work Open House  Date: November 12, 2009 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM  An Open House for the Wurzweiler School of Social Work is taking place in Whippany, New Jersey at the UJC of Metro West. The program will highlight first-hand information about both the Masters and Doctoral Degree Programs and will feature board members, faculty, students and Wurzweiler alumni. For further information, please contact wurzadmiss@yu.edu or call the Office of Admissions at 212-960-0810.
Beren Campus Open House and Israel Fair Date: November 15, 2009 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM  Yeshiva University Office of Admissions presents Open House and Israel Fair on the Beren Campus for potential students of the women's undergraduate schools including Stern College and Sy Syms School of Business. Please visit www.yu.edu/openhouse or call 212-960-5277 for more information.
On-Campus Chinuch Recruitment Date: November 16, 2009 to November 17, 2009  ON CAMPUS CHINUCH RECRUITMENT: Monday-Tuesday, November 16th & 17th 2 DAYS, 2 CAMPUSES! Special Panels with principals will be held on: Beren Campus – Monday, November 16, 2009- 6:30pm-7:30pm (pizza dinner served), 245 Lexington Avenue, Room 101 and Wilf Campus – Tuesday, November 17, 2009-12:00pm-1:00pm (pizza lunch served), Rubin Shul *To RSVP for either of these sessions, email jewishjobs@yu.edu. Yeshiva University’s Institute for University-School Partnership and Center for the Jewish Future are very proud that this year Yeshiva University will host two exciting opportunity for principals to meet YU students and graduates (RIETS, Azrieli, Revel, YC and Stern) interested in a future career in teaching. On November 16th and 17th 2009, schools from outside the tri-state area are invited to YU for
Wilf Campus Open House and Israel Fair Date: November 22, 2009 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM  Yeshiva University Office of Admissions presents Open House and Israel Fair on the Wilf Campus for potential students of the men's undergraduate schools including Yeshiva College and Sy Syms School of Business. Please visit www.yu.edu/openhouse or call 212-960-5277 for more information.
SCW 40th Reunion in Israel Date: December 03, 2009 Alumni of Stern College for Women class of 1969 in Israel are invited to attend a 40th reunion, taking place on December 3, 2009 in Jerusalem. If you are interested in attending, or for more information please contact Phyllis Kornspan at phyl@zahav.net.il or Marlene Schwartz at shmuels123@hotmail.com.
Save the Date: YU is coming to South Florida! Date: December 04, 2009 to December 05, 2009 Save the Date: YU is coming to South Florida! YU alumni and friends in the region, please join us on December 4-5th, 2009 for a weekend of programming in your area. More details to follow in future communications.
Yeshiva College Dramatics Society presents Of Mice and Men Date: December 05, 2009 to December 10, 2009 This year the Yeshiva College Dramatics Society is performing the stage version of the famous novel Of Mice and Men, an entertaining drama by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. This is Professor Lin Snider’s eighth production as director at Yeshiva University. Tickets are available to alumni for $5 and can be purchased by contacting the Box Office Manager, Eli Sasson, at ycdstickets@gmail.com or at 917-578-5573. Additionally, all Yeshiva College Dramatics Society alumni are being given two complimentary tickets to the show. Contact Eli Sasson and make sure you tell him your graduation year to receive your two free tickets!
Multi-School Alumni Job Fair Date: December 08, 2009 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM  Call out to YU alumni! Are you looking for a job? Or are you an employer looking to fill a job opening? YU alumni are invited to attend the second MyWorkster Alumni Only Job Fair (as hosted by St. John’s University) on Tuesday, December 8th. This event is exclusive to alumni from YU and 19 other local universities. With 1000s expected in attendance, this is an excellent opportunity for top talent to connect with top employers! Get registered today. Spots will fill up quickly and registration will close at the beginning of December. For more information, please visit www.myworkster.com/jobfair/event/508 or contact Sarah Rosen at sarah.rosen@yu.edu.
85th Annual Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation Date: December 13, 2009 5:30 PM  Yeshiva University alumni are invited to attend the 85th Annual Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation at the Waldorf=Astoria. The Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation is the preeminent event of the year for the Yeshiva University Community. It provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the advancements of the past year throughout the University and to honor the achievements of the distinguished recipients of honorary degrees. This year, we are looking forward to hearing from Dr. Lawrence H. Summers, Director of the National Economic Council and Special Assistant to President Barack Obama, who will deliver the Convocation address and |
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