Yeshiva CollegeSy Syms School of Business

WILF CAMPUS

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE FALL 2017 ORIENTATION1

SHACHARIT

7:45 a.m. Glueck Beit Midrash8:10 a.m. Rubin Hall, Rubin Shul8:30 a.m. Morgenstern Beit Midrash (Basement)

ARRIVAL AND MOVE-IN

8:30–11:30 a.m.Belfer Hall, Weissberg CommonsCheck into your dorm room, pick up your ID card, set up your Wi-Fi with a FiOS technician, and schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. Meet yourmadrichim and student leaders. Light breakfast will be available.

VENDOR FAIR

10 a.m.–3 p.m.Belfer Hall, Weissberg CommonsVisit our Vendor Fair if you would like to buy dorm room essentials, set up a cell phone plan, purchase YU gear, or speak with a repre- sentative from the student health insurance provider.

TORAH STUDIES PLACEMENT EVALUATION

Beginning at 10 a.m. through 3:00pmGlueck Center, Room 632If you have yet to complete your Torah Studies Placement, or if you are still unsure which Torah Studies program is best for you, please drop in to meet with Torah Studies advisors. You may sign up for a slot at https://goo.gl/Zz38gd.

YESHIVA COLLEGE JAY AND JEANNIE SCHOTTENSTEIN HONORS PROGRAM RECEPTION

11:15–11:45 a.m.Belfer Hall, Room 218The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program welcomes incoming students and their parents to an informal get- together with the Director of the Honors Program, Professor Shalom E. Holtz. Introduce yourselves and learn about plans for the upcoming year.

SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HONORS PROGRAM RECEPTION

11:15–11:45 a.m.Belfer Hall, Room 430During this reception, you will learn about the goals, opportunities, and requirements of the SSSB Honors and Entrepreneurial Leadership

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017

ONGOING THROUGHOUT ORIENTATION

ORIENTATION INFORMATION STATION Danciger Quadrangle on 185th Street and Amsterdam Avenue

Throughout orientation, a centrally located information station will offer comprehensive assistance regarding orientation sessions, residential and religious life, academic advising and registration, and community resources. You can also re-energize here with drinks and snacks

throughout Orientation and ask Student Leaders questions about the day’s schedule and more. Stop by to receive a welcome gift and information about answers@yu.edu.

OPEN BEIT MIDRASHThe Batei Midrash are the centerpiece of our campus and the life force of our yeshiva.

Make the Beit Midrash your home by stopping in frequently to learn with others or independently throughout Orientation.

Academic Advising and Student Support ServicesAcademic Advisers and Student Support Services professionals are available to meet with you to plan and discuss your Fall 2017 schedule and other academic issues or questions you may have. We are

here to help you succeed and encourage you to contact us to schedule individual appointments:

YESHIVA COLLEGE Email: advising@yu.edu Phone: 212.960.5276 SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Email: symsadvising@yu.edu Phone: 212.960.0845 THE KATZ SCHOOL Email: katzugadvising@yu.edu Phone: 212.960.5400, ext. 6150 ACADEMIC SUPPORT Email: academicsupport.wilf@yu.edu Phone: 646.592.4285

Max Stern Athletic CenterShoot some hoops, lift weights, or go for a run at the athletic center in Rubin Hall.

Hours during orientation: Sunday, August 27th: 9 p.m.–12 a.m. I Monday, August 28th: 5 p.m.–12 a.m.

Tuesday, August 29th: 4 p.m.–12 a.m.

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Program. You will have a chance to meet incoming honors students, hear from upper-class students, and speak to the Director of the Honors Program, Dr. Moses Pava.

TORAH STUDIES INFORMATION SESSION: IN WHICH TORAH STUDIES PROGRAM SHOULD I ENROLL?

For all non-registered students11:15–11:30 a.m.Glueck Center, Room 307Learn about the four Undergrad-uate Torah Studies programs and figure out which program is the right fit for you.

ENGLISH PLACEMENT EXAM FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING STUDENTS

11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.Belfer Hall, Room 207Testing is mandatory for all non-native English speakers.

KATZ SCHOOL WELCOME SESSION

Noon–12:45 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 203Students in the AS in Management program are invited to a welcome session with Mr. Simon Jaffe, Assistant Director of Undergradu-ate Programs. Please bring your Orientation welcome packet and schedule.

STUDENT WELCOME LUNCH

1–2 p.m.Rubin Hall, Furman Dining HallHear words of welcome and inspiration from Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. Engage in a discussion with Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Vice President for University and Community Life, about the many opportunities and experiences available to you.

PARENT WELCOME LUNCH

1–2 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 501Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University Dr. Karen Bacon, The Mordecai D. Katz and Dr. Monique C. Katz Dean, Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Dr. Joanne Jacobson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva College,

Dr. Fred Sugarman, Associate Dean of Operations and Student Affairs, Yeshiva College Michael Strauss, Interim Dean, Sy Syms School of Business

Enjoy lunch, hear words of welcome, and learn more about the YU experience through a question and answer session.

WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS: PARENTING YOUR COLLEGE- AGED CHILDDr. Martin Galla, Assistant Director, YU Counseling Center2–2:45 p.m.Furst Hall Room 535Join the YU Counseling Center staff to discuss tips and advice for parenting your newly college-aged sons.

GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

2–3:15 p.m.Groups will depart from Danciger Quadrangle on 185th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.1. High Bridge Tour with

Jonathan Schwab, Director of Housing and Residence Life: Take a leisurely stroll through Highbridge Park, one of several beautiful parks near campus, and learn about the history of the High Bridge, the oldest bridge in NYC, now a pedestrian walkway spanning the Harlem River. Refreshments will be served.

2. Practical Guide to Washington Heights with Natan Bienstock, Student Life Coordinator: Learn how to navigate the Heights like a pro, from subway stations to Starbucks.

3. Jogging Tour with a Torah Studies administrator: Get some fresh air as you jog through the Heights and see the three bridges within 2 miles of our campus.

MINCHA

3:30 p.m.Rubin Hall, Rubin Shul

SHIUR WITH RABBI DANI RAPP MAGIC AND THE SUPERNATURAL

3:45–4:45 p.m.Rubin Hall, Rubin Shul

HEBREW PLACEMENT EXAM AND HEBREW EXEMPTION TEST

3:45–5 p.m.The Hebrew Placement Test is mandatory for all incoming Wilf Campus students who have not yet taken the exam.A–J Belfer Hall, Room 205K–R Belfer Hall, Room 207S–Z Belfer Hall, Room 209

SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MATH PROFICIENCY EXAM

5–6:15 p.m.All Syms students are required to take the Math Proficiency Exam. Students will be divided into sections by their last names. Please bring only pens/pencils, a photo ID, and your YU ID number (begins with 800) to the exam. Calculators are not permitted.A–J Belfer Hall, Room 807K–R Belfer Hall, Room 813S–Z Belfer Hall, Room 817

WELCOME DINNER

6:15–7:15pmRubin Hall, Furman Dining HallDr. Karen Bacon, The Mordecai D. Katz and Dr. Monique C. Katz Dean, Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Dr. Joanne Jacobson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva College Dr. Fred Sugarman, Associate Dean of Operations and Student Affairs, Yeshiva College Michael Strauss, Interim Dean, Sy Syms School of Business Dr. Paul Russo, Vice Provost of Yeshiva University and Dean of the Katz School

Enjoy dinner with key admin- istrators, learn about their roles on campus and discover how they can help you make the most of your Yeshiva University experience.

NIGHT SEDER/MEET YOUR MADRICHIM

7:15–8:05 p.m.Glueck Beit MidrashJoin us for chaburot with your madrichim and night seder rebbeim.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2017

MANDATORY ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE TRAINING— SAFETY AND SECURITY Healthy Living on Campus Information Session

8:15–9 p.m.Rubin Hall, Furman Dining HallAll students must attend.

Jonathan Schwab, Director of University Housing and Residence Life

Dr. Chaim Nissel, University Dean of Students

Review safety and security protocols with Mr. Schwab and our team of Resident Advisors. Dean Nissel will provide information on security, safety and healthy living on campus. Review guidelines on sexual harassment and substance abuse prevention.

MAARIV

9 p.m.Rubin Hall, Rubin Shul

UNDERGRADUATE HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE FLOOR PARTIES

9:15pmReturn to your floor to schmooze and hang out with your new floor- mates and Resident Advisors.

SHACHARIT

8 a.m. Zysman Hall, Fischel Beit Midrash Morgenstern Hall, Sephardic Beit Midrash

BREAKFAST

8:45–9:10 a.m.Zysman Hall, Outside of Lamport Auditorium

MORNING SEDER AND SHIUR

9:15–10:55 a.m.Zysman Hall, Fischel Beit MidrashMYP: Rabbis Zvi Sobolofsky, Elchanan Adler, and Yehuda WilligSBMP: Rabbis Aharon Ciment and Jonathan SchachterIBC: Rabbi Beny RofehJSS: Rabbi Yonason ShippelChavruta learning and shiurim with rebbeim.

EXPLORING ACADEMICS

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Presentations by faculty about exciting opportunities for study in their academic departments and in their fields. Each session will be presented twice; session times and departmental groupings are listed below.

Session 1: 11–11:40 a.m.Session 2: 11:45 a.m.–12:25 p.m.

Katz School Furst Hall, Room 213

English and Writing, Music and Philosophy Furst Hall, Room 204

Biology, Chemistry and Careers in the Health Professions Furst Hall, Room 205

Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science Furst Hall, Room 206

Physics and Pre-Engineering Furst Hall, Room 207

History and Political Science Furst Hall, Room 208

Psychology and Sociology Furst Hall, Room 209

Jewish Studies (Bible, Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy and Hebrew) Furst Hall, Room 210

Accounting and Finance Furst Hall, Room 211

Business Intelligence and Marketing Analytics, Management, and Marketing Furst Hall, Room 212

LUNCH WITH YOUR PROFESSORS: ACADEMIC COMMUNITY, ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

12:30–1:30 p.m.Rubin Hall, Furman Dining HallJoanne Jacobson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva CollegeFred Sugarman, Yeshiva College Associate Dean of Operations and Student AffairsLiesl Schwabe, Professor of EnglishDuring this lunch, faculty and students will discuss academic integrity at the Wilf Campus. While everyone can agree that “cheating” is wrong now that you’re in college, what does it really mean? Can you use a test bank to study for an exam, ask a

relative/friend for help with a paper or, insufficiently attribute ideas to articles you have read? While there may not be one right answer for every single class, beginning this dialogue now will equip you with the questions (and some answers!) you’ll need for a rewarding and honest college experience.

SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION WORKSHOPFor Sy Syms School of Business Non-Registered Students1:30–2:15 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 205Meet with an academic advisor to learn about course require-ments, the registration process, and available resources. Receive and discuss your scores from the math exam.

SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONFor Sy Syms School of Business Registered Students1:30–2:15 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 206Meet with an advisor to discuss your schedule and any changes you may want to consider. Review your scores from the math exam.

YESHIVA COLLEGE REGISTRATION WORKSHOPFor Yeshiva College Non- Registered Students1:30–2:15 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 207Meet with an academic advisor to learn about course require-ments, the registration process and available resources.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017

SHACHARIT

7:45 a.m. Glueck Beit Midrash8:10 a.m. Rubin Hall, Rubin Shul8:30 a.m. Morgenstern Beit Midrash (Basement)

BREAKFAST, ACTIVITY, AND RELAXED LEARNING IN NEW JERSEYJoin your friends for breakfast and an interactive learning activity at the homes of Rabbis Yaakov Neuberger, Zev Reichman, and Moshe Tzvi Weinberg.Check your email for your bus assignment. Buses will depart at 9:15 a.m. from 186th Street and Amsterdam Ave.

LUNCH FOLLOWED BY INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: IS GLOBAL HEALTH A COMMUNAL OBLIGATION?

Noon–12:55 p.m.Rubin Hall, Furman Dining HallProfessor Daniel Kimmel, Department of Sociology Professor James Camara, Department of Chemistry

Professor Len Fuld, Department of Accounting

Enjoy lunch with your peers and join a panel of YU professors in an interdisciplinary discussion.

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: YESHIVA COLLEGE AND SY SYMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

1–4 p.m.Belfer Hall, Room 821Register for classes for the Fall 2017 semester. Academic Advisors and the Registrar will be available to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Scheduled times according to last name are listed below:

Registration Session 1: 1–2 p.m. Last Name Initials A – H

Registration Session 2: 2–3 p.m. Last Name Initials I – O

Registration Session 3: 3–4 p.m. Last Name Initials P – Z

ADVISING SEMINAR AND REGISTRATION: KATZ SCHOOL

1–3 p.m.Belfer Hall, Room 825Attend the year’s first advising seminar with Mr. Simon Jaffe, Assistant Director of Under- graduate Programs at the Katz School and AS Advisor. Register for classes after the advising seminar, during your previously scheduled appointment. Appointments will be assigned during the Katz School Exploring Academics session on Monday, August 28.

LIBRARY INFO SESSION

2–2:30 p.m., 3–3:30 p.m.Gotessman Library, Room 310

CAREER CENTER INFO SESSION

2:30–3 p.m., 3:30–4 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 203

CAMPUS TOURS

2–4 p.m. Every 30 minutesTours will depart from the Rubin Hall lobby.

YESHIVA COLLEGE QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONFor Yeshiva College Registered Students1:30–2:15pmFurst Hall, Room 209Meet with an advisor to discuss your schedule and any changes you may want to consider.

KATZ SCHOOL WORKSHOPFor all AS in Management students, registered and non-registered1:30–2:15 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 210

MINCHA

2:15 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 301 (Beit Midrash on the Third Floor)There will be an additional mincha minyan at the Dinner on the Hudson cruise later this evening.

HOW-TO @YU

2:30–3:30 p.m.Rubin Hall, Furman Dining HallLearn all the tips and tricks to help you navigate YU like a pro, from accessing your class information to booking a seat on the intercampus shuttle. Please bring a laptop or other internet-connected device.

YU STUDENT SUCCESS FAIR

3:30–4:45 p.m.Belfer Hall, 12th floor, Sky CafeWalk through our fair and speak with staff and students about resources on campus dedicated to your academic and personal success at YU. Ask questions, get important information, and connect with the YU campus community.

DINNER ON THE HUDSON

6 p.m.Enjoy dinner and a boat cruise on the Hudson River with your rebbeim, mashgichim, shiur assistants, student leaders, and fellow students in a casual setting while you enjoy dinner and a view of the NYC skyline. You will be joining Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Rabbi Menachem Penner, and Rabbi Josh Weisberg, among many other special guests. Buses depart from 186th Street & Amsterdam Avenue at 5 p.m. and will return to campus at approximately 10 p.m.

MAARIV

Upon returnRubin Hall, Rubin Shul

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Meet NYC: Museum TripFriday, September 110:30 a.m.Join your peers for a trip to the Upper East Side, where you can enjoy a guided tour of the popular exhibit “New York at its Core” at the Museum of the City of New York, displaying 400 years of NYC history. Explore the museum’s other exhibits as well as surrounding attractions including Central Park’s Conservatory Gardens, Untermeyer Fountain, and the Jewish Museum. Sign up at https://goo.gl/z6bEXR.

First Shabbat/Orientation ShabbatSeptember 1–2Join Rabbi Menachem Penner, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Jonathan Schwab, and other Torah Studies staff on campus for a fun and inspiring Shabbat featuring shiurim, delicious food, and fun activities like Schweopardy on Shabbat morning and Nerf Wars on Motzei Shabbat! Free for all new and returning students. Sign up at bit.ly/WilfShabbat

Labor Day Fun DayMonday, September 4Continue your Orientation experience through the weekend with options for activities including a hike in Harriman State Park with your friends, a Mets game, and a trip to an arcade. End the day by hanging out with your friends, playing Spikeball and KanJam, and enjoying snacks in Tenzer Gardens. Check out the flyer in your Welcome Folder for more information.

Investiture of Yeshiva University President, Dr. Ari BermanSunday, September 10 11 a.m.Wilf CampusJoin the YU community in celebrating the historic investiture of Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. There will be various opportunities for you to celebrate throughout the day, including the investiture ceremony and a community-wide festival on Amsterdam Avenue.

First Time on Campus Student Welcome DinnerTuesday, September 125:45pmBelfer Hall, Sky CaféJoin us for a free Chinese food dinner and learn what the Counseling Center is all about. Enjoy great food, meet new people, win prizes, learn about helpful services available to you at YU, and discover valuable tools to easily adjust to life at YU.

Club FairMonday, September 185:45 p.m.Heights LoungeStop by to learn about the limitless opportunities available for you to get involved on campus through student clubs and organizations. Swag will be available courtesy of your student government organizations.

CAMPUS SCAVENGER HUNT WITH GREAT PRIZES

4–5:15 p.m.Become a Wilf Campus expert, meet new friends, and test your abilities with teambuilding exercises, physical challenges, and other tasks.Scavenger hunt will begin in front of Furst Hall.

MINCHA

5:45 p.m.Morgenstern Beit Midrash (Basement)

DINNER

6–7 p.m.Furst Hall, Room 501Join Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Rabbi Menachem Penner, and Provost Selma Botman for a discussion about encountering different religious ideologies at YU and creating an environment of mutual respect.

YESHIVA COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM DESSERT AND DISCUSSION: COLLEGE, POST-TRUTH

7–8:15 p.m.Furst Hall, Honors Lounge (Basement)Professor Shalom E. Holtz, Director of the Honors ProgramAccording to the Oxford English Dictionary, the year 2016 marked the entrance of the word “post- truth” into our vocabularies. What does this word mean, and what are its implications for us? Stu- dents in the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program are invited to join faculty for conversation on this topic. To get the ball rolling, we will enjoy dessert and view a TED talk by Massimo Maoret , Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Navarra Business School.

NIGHT SEDER

8–9 p.m.Glueck Beit Midrash

SHIUR PETICHA WITH RAV HERSHEL SCHACHTER: INTRODUCTION TO MASECHET SUKKAH

9–10 p.m.Glueck Beit Midrash

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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

The Max Stern Athletic Center Gym and Fitness Room will be open the following hours during Orientation:

Sunday, August 27th 9 p.m.–12 a.m.

Monday, August 28th 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Tuesday, August 29th 4 p.m.–12 a.m.

Regular hours resume Wednesday, August 30

Visit www.yumacs.com for the full MSAC schedule.

HEAD RESIDENT ADVISERS

Jacob Ovadia: Muss Residence Hall

Daniel Gofine: Morgenstern Residence Hall

Aryeh Korman: Rubin Residence Hall

All offices are open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Yeshiva College Academic Advising212.960.5276Furst Hall, Room 101

Sy Syms School of Business Academic Advising212.960.0845Belfer Hall, Room 409B

Office of the Mashgichim917.623.4714Glueck Center, Room 313

Office of the Registrar212.960.5274Furst Hall, Room 121

Undergraduate Torah Studies Advising212.568.7094Glueck Center, Room 632

Office of Safety and Security212.960.5200521 W. 185th Street (next to Glueck Center)

Office of Student Finance212.960.5399Furst Hall, Room 121

Office of Student Life212.960.5411Rubin Hall, Room 106

University Housing and Residence Life646.592.4215Rubin Hall, Room 106

YU CARD AND YU CARD PLAN

Use your YU Card to purchase meals on campus or at one of the following nearby YU Card restaurants: Chop-Chop, Grandma’s, Golan Heights, One Stop Kosher, Subaba and Lake Como Pizza. On the Beren Campus, you can use your YU Card at Eden Wok, Mendy’s and Tiberias.

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FALL SEFORIM SALE

Select Seforim will be available for purchase in the lobby of Morgenstern Hall during the following hours:

August 27th 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

August 28th and 29th 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

August 30th and 31st 6–10:30 p.m.

September 3rd and 4th 2:30–9 p.m.

September 5th, 6th, and 7th 6–10:30 p.m.