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October 16, 2009 I was happy to see the feature article about Stevenson University. When I started working at Villa Julie College [now Stevenson University] in 1995 I was delighted to find a workplace where I instantly felt connected, a college that had a true student centered educational focus and a culture of respect and welcome for all.
In the late 1990’s I was asked to be on a committee to look at holiday closings. I suggested closing for Yom Kippur. This suggestion was embraced by the administration out of respect for the Jewish students, faculty and staff.
When I started about 2 percent of the students were Jewish. I wasn’t surprised to see that the Jewish student population has grown to almost 10 percent. This 10 percent is in actual numbers even more significant due to the huge student population growth of more then double what it was when I started.
After 12 wonderful years working at this institution, I left two years ago. I have often recommended Stevenson University to my Jewish and non-Jewish friends’ children and grandchildren. It is not only a place where students get a wonderful education and are prepared for a great career, but where they can grow and mature in an atmosphere that mirrors what we are taught, what we value, ethical behavior, respect for all, how to be the best we can be and how to make the world a better place.
Ellen Mazur Yerman
Owings Mills