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

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MESSAGE FOR KOCHAVIAH 1980 FROM MR. MAX STERN It is with great pleasure that I extend warmest greetings to the 1980 graduates of Stern College for Women. I am deeply honored that the yearbook staff has chosen to dedicate this Kochavish to me. Graduating during the 25th anniversary year of the College, you have participated constructively in the continued development of alma mater. As new opportunities in law, medicine, the physical sciences and other fields open to today ' s woman college graduate, she can play an increas- ingly vital role in the general community and experience ever greater personal fulfillment. Stern College has contributed immeasurably to your growth whatever your career goals. In addition to the knowledge acquired in liberal arts study, the College has offered you a unique opportunity for spiritual development. Here the rich treasures of Judaism and the arts and sciences of Western civ- ilization are perpetuated in one program. Stern College concentrates on the moral purposes of human knowledge while researching the mysteries of the universe, seeking a better understanding of the world in which we have been placed, attempting to achieve a greater appreciation of the lives and destinies of the people among whom we live. In your various roles in the professions, and as guardians of our Torah traditions in the home and community, you will find the years spent at Stern College taking on ever greater significance. I have abiding faith that you will utilize your education for continued growth and service, and extend my very best wishes for the future. Sincerely, Max Stern

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This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Stern College. With this in mind, the graduates would be honored to dedicate this yearbook to the founder of our institution, Mr. Max Stern. Mr. Stern ' s gift was made in memory of his parents, Ema- nuel and Caroline Stern, to advance Jewish American higher education. We, the graduates, would like to express our gratitude and admiration at this time to Mr. Max Stern for making this all possible. With Our Fondest Wishes, Graduating Class of 1980 PRESENTED ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING AT THE MIDTOWN CENTER OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY TO MAX STERN FOUNDER OF STERN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN WITHOUT WHOSE GENEROSITY AND BENEFACTION THIS PROJECT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE. S »n ' ?! ' ?« t-3 SEPTEMBER 27.1970

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MAJOR LANDMARKS IN STERN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN ' S HISTORY SEPTEMBER 1954 MAY 19-JUNE 19, 1958 MAY 22, 1958 JUNE 19, 1958 ■ ' ' ' OCTOBER 1959 DECEMBER 1964 SEPTEMBER 1965 MARCH 26, 1969 SEPTEMBER 27, 1970 SEPTEMBER 1971 SEPTEMBER 1977 Stern College for Women opens at 253 Lexington Avenue with 33 students— the nation ' s first liberal arts college for women under Jewish auspices. The School is established through an initial grant of $500,000 by Max Stern. Mayor Robert Wagner declares Stern College Month. Eleanor Roosevelt has a Fireside Chat with the graduating class. First commencement of Stern College for Women. Twenty-six students receive degrees, A 10-year, $70,000,000 Blueprint for the Sixties development program announced. It includes classroom and residence facilities for Stern College for Women. Police station on 35th St. is sought for Stern College. $4,000,000 hotel-apartment structure at 50 East 34th Street becomes dormitory of Stern College for Women. Groundbreaking ceremonies are held for new 11-story classroom-administration building at 245 Lexington Avenue, Midtown Center, for Stern College for Women. Classroom-administration building is dedicated at Stern College for Women. Stern College Senate established to provide students participation in University goverance together with administration, faculty, and alumnae; range of authority is generally similar to that of Yeshiva College. Stern CoUege for Women begins Beit Midrash Program, enabling students at any level to study the original rabbinic texts, using the traditional combination of lectures and individualized group study.