In Review

A $2.5 million pledge from David Greenbaum ’73 and his wife, Laureine, has kicked off an initiative to construct a new facility for Hillel and for other activities related to Jewish life on the River Campus. The 6,500-square-foot building, planned for a site on Wilson Boulevard near the corner of Fraternity Road, will be named the Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life, in recognition of the leadership support of the New York City couple.

An additional $3.5 million will be sought from other donors for the project. President Richard Feldman says the initiative is part of the University’s efforts to make sure that students have excellent resources, facilities, and programs that support their religious, cultural, and social interests. A similar building for the Catholic Newman Community is in the early planning stages and would be located nearby.