Jean Burdick Donates Artwork to YU in Honor of Lucille and Sidney Burdick’s 50th Yahrtzeit Noted artist Jean Burdick came to Yeshiva University’s Wilf Campus on June 9 to donate two of her pieces of art to mark the 50th yahrzeit [anniversary of death] of her aunt and uncle, Lucille and Sidney Burdick z”l. The two signed and […]
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Update from President Joel
I’ve promised to keep you apprised of significant developments as we continue the important work of building a sustainable Yeshiva University for generations to come. A number of positive initiatives are underway, but I am writing to you primarily to report that the University has just entered into an agreement to sell 10 residential properties […]
Yeshiva University Dedicating First New Building on Wilf Campus in Washington Heights in 20 Years on Sunday, Sept. 13
As Yeshiva University (YU) embarks on its Fall 2009 semester, it is opening the first new building on its Wilf Campus, its main campus in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, in 20 years. The Glueck Center for Jewish Study, a 60,000 square foot, modern, glass and stone multi-use facility that will serve as a new intellectual hub for students and faculty, will be officially dedicated in ceremonies on Sunday, September 13, 2009 beginning at 9:30am on the Wilf Campus, 185th St. between Audubon and Amsterdam Avenues.
Largest Jewish Book Sale in North America Will Attract Thousands to Wilf Campus Feb. 1-22
Yeshiva University will hold its annual SOY (Student Organization of Yeshiva)Seforim Sale from Feb. 1-22 on YU’s Wilf Campus in Manhattan. Last year the acclaimed Judaica book sale drew more than 15,000 people from the tri-state area.
Construction Over the Summer Includes New Beit Midrash and Dorm at Stern, Science Labs and New Offices on Wilf Campus
After a summer of hammering and drilling, building, painting, and carpeting, Yeshiva University’s undergraduate and graduate campuses now boast many new high-quality facilities. The Office of Planning, Design and Construction oversaw the renovation and construction of about 40 projects, some of which will continue into the fall semester, said Jeffrey Rosengarten, vice president for administrative services.
YU Dedicates New Communications Lab on Wilf Campus
Yeshiva University recently paid tribute to the people who turned some of the University’s hi-tech dreams into reality. The Digital Communications Laboratory in Belfer Hall on the Wilf Campus was dedicated by President Richard M. Joel in honor of Doar Litigation Consulting and its chairman and CEO—and Yeshiva College Board member—Samuel H. Solomon ’75Y, BR, R, and Mychal and Steve Brown ’79Y, also a YC Board member. Because of their support, YU was able to construct and equip the state-of-the-art communications laboratory.
‘Flowers Aren’t Enough,’ a Show About Domestic Violence, Performed on Wilf Campus
In an effort to sensitize students to the signs of abusive relationships, Yeshiva University’s Counseling Center, the Wilf Campus Office of Student Affairs, and YU’s Center for the Jewish Future hosted “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” a one-woman show starring Naomi Ackerman.
Jacob and Dreizel Glueck Center for Jewish Study is First New Building on Historic Wilf Campus in Over 20 Years
History was made on the Wilf Campus at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Jacob and Dreizel Glueck Center for Jewish Study. The Glueck Center is the first building to be constructed on the Wilf Campus in over 20 years and will house a two-story, 470 seat Beit Midrash, the largest at YU.
University Unveils Digital Media Communications Lab on Wilf Campus
Yeshiva University is starting off the 2006-2007 school year with a state-of-the-art digital communications lab at the Wilf Campus that will provide students with hands-on experience with the video, audio, and graphic production tools found in the professional workplace.
Yeshiva College Alumni Visit Wilf Campus for BBQ and Renewal of Friendships
Despite the summer doldrums and the university being empty of students, the Wilf Campus was recently the scene of an unusual gathering. More than 200 alumni were welcomed to campus to enjoy a sumptuous barbeque and a stimulating program sponsored by Yeshiva College (YC) and Sy Syms School of Business (SSSB) Alumni.