Stern College for Women - Kochaviah Yearbook (New York, NY)

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vX K AA Vv WW v ' A V W 4bxsqtxzw9, l eshtv a university, in 1954, through the gracious gift of the leading philanthropist max stern, established stern college for women as the first liberal arts college for women under jewish auspices; and whereas: this college represents the highest development of educational facilities for jewish women in the world, providing an unprecedented blending of professional and spiritual training; and whereas: it has already achieved distinction among new york city ' s wealth of colleges and universities, and added new strength and vitality to the city ' s educational and cultural prestige; and whereas:. it will hold- its first commencement exercises, june 19, 19 8; .this great event . ll herald the entry.into our community of awew reservoir of college-trained women, who will addnew- vitality and talent to the professions, and new faith and vigor to the spiritual life of our community, founded on the toteals and teachings of judaism common to people of all Faiths, ■ now, therefore, 1, robert f. wagner, mayor of the city of new york, do hereby proclaim the period from may 19 1958 to june 19,1958, as stern college month : in new york city, in honor of the first commencement of stern college for women of yeshiva university a nd urge public recognition of this timely am) significant achievement. im witness whereof i have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the city of new york to be affixed THIS 9th DAY OF MAY, 1953. jsjfltWMfrff, Ltefiitea MATOR. THE OTY (X MlEW 7«W tf dx£Z£z- .