Sep 12, 2016 By: admin
Former Yeshiva College Dean Was Beloved by Current and Past Students Alike, Supporter of Arts at YU
黑料社 All is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Norman T. Adler z"l. Adler was dean of from 1995 to 2004 and served most recently as special assistant on academic and research initiatives to the vice president for academic affairs and as University Professor of Psychology, a position he had held since 2004.
鈥淣orman Adler loved students, loved Jewishness, and loved the academy and ideas," said YU President Richard M. Joel. "His warmth will be deeply missed.鈥
Dr. Karen Bacon, The Mordecai D. Katz and Dr. Monique C. Katz Dean of the Undergraduate Faculty of Arts and Sciences, also spoke eloquently about Adler鈥檚 sensitivity and depth of feeling. 鈥淗e had a genuine interest in people and a far-reaching intellect that enabled him to engage in almost any subject. Creative ideas flowed from him without effort, and his enthusiasm for trying new academic ventures, even daring ones , was stunning. He did not forget those who should not be forgotten, and we will not forget him.鈥
As dean of Yeshiva College, Adler stated that 鈥淵U has always represented to me the very highest ideals of the Jewish people in education, research and service to our community. My mission is to help form the future of civilization.鈥
Under his guidance, Yeshiva College established many important initiatives, such as the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program. He also expanded opportunities for student and faculty research, leading to the University鈥檚 first Rhodes, Fulbright, and Goldwater fellowships.
Adler was renowned for his patronage of the arts at YU, deeply involved with student art festivals, music and literature on campus, and the dramatic society productions.
Heartfelt condolences are extended to his wife, Sheila Stein; his children, Shira, Tanya and David, Ari, Kiva, Tahg and Lital, Jay and Dena, Alex and Yael, Jonathan and Deborah; and his many, many grandchildren. May they be comforted among all who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem.
鈥淣orman Adler loved students, loved Jewishness, and loved the academy and ideas," said YU President Richard M. Joel. "His warmth will be deeply missed.鈥
Dr. Karen Bacon, The Mordecai D. Katz and Dr. Monique C. Katz Dean of the Undergraduate Faculty of Arts and Sciences, also spoke eloquently about Adler鈥檚 sensitivity and depth of feeling. 鈥淗e had a genuine interest in people and a far-reaching intellect that enabled him to engage in almost any subject. Creative ideas flowed from him without effort, and his enthusiasm for trying new academic ventures, even daring ones , was stunning. He did not forget those who should not be forgotten, and we will not forget him.鈥
As dean of Yeshiva College, Adler stated that 鈥淵U has always represented to me the very highest ideals of the Jewish people in education, research and service to our community. My mission is to help form the future of civilization.鈥
Under his guidance, Yeshiva College established many important initiatives, such as the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program. He also expanded opportunities for student and faculty research, leading to the University鈥檚 first Rhodes, Fulbright, and Goldwater fellowships.
Adler was renowned for his patronage of the arts at YU, deeply involved with student art festivals, music and literature on campus, and the dramatic society productions.
Heartfelt condolences are extended to his wife, Sheila Stein; his children, Shira, Tanya and David, Ari, Kiva, Tahg and Lital, Jay and Dena, Alex and Yael, Jonathan and Deborah; and his many, many grandchildren. May they be comforted among all who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem.
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