Student Clubs and Organizations Making the World Smarter, Safer and Healthier Request More Info Attend an Info Session Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Katz School Student Association The Katz School Student Association (KSSA) helps all Katz School students acclimate to life in New York City and connect with their peers at the Katz School and 樱花动漫. KSSA organizes social activities and professional development events and advocates on behalf of students with the Katz School administration.Membership: All Katz School students are eligible to join.Current Leadership:President: Tahereh Ghafoori, M.S. in Biotechnology Management and EntrepreneurshipVice President: Loretta Chingandu, M.S. in Digital Marketing and MediaSecretary: Surya Suresh Sriraman, M.S. in Data Analytics and VisualizationTreasurer: Victoria Oladokun, M.S. in Digital Marketing and MediaSocial Media Liaison: Saahas Ramaul, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media Chinese Student Union The CSU helps Chinese students across the university adapt to life in New York and at the University through social activities, including Fall and Spring Festivals.Membership: All 樱花动漫 graduate students are eligible to join.Current Leadership:President: Xiao Hang Liu, M.S. in Artificial IntelligenceVice-President: Jiaqi Min, M.S. in CybersecurityTreasurer: Yuxiao Yao, M.S. in Artificial IntelligenceFaculty Mentor: Mordechai Z. Cohen, Professor of Bible and Associate Dean, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies Recent EventsSpring Festival: The Chinese Student Union attended the Lunar New Year Celebration with the Office of International Students and Scholars. Students shared stories and art from their cultural New Year celebrations and enjoyed good food and good company. Indian Students Association The Indian Students Association fosters an authentic understanding of India and its culture among the Katz School and 樱花动漫 communities through social activities and events. We also support incoming students as they get acquainted with life in New York City. Membership: All 樱花动漫 graduate students are eligible to join.Current Leadership:President: Vikas Reddy Sarabudla, M.S. in CybersecurityVice President: Vivek Lingampalli, M.S. in CybersecuritySecretary: Supraj Dasari, M.S. in CybersecurityTreasurer: Lakshmi Priya Ramisetty Ramisetty, M.S. in Artificial IntelligenceSocial Media Liaisaon: Tanay Gawade, M.S. in Artificial Intelligence African Student Association The Katz School African Student Association (KASA) is committed to fostering a sense of community, leadership, and cultural awareness among African students at the Katz School.Membership: All 樱花动漫 graduate students are eligible to join. Current Leadership:President: Opeyemi Adebanke Ajayi, M.S. in Digital Marketing and MediaVice President: Mapalo Lukashi, M.S. in Data Analytics and VisualizationGeneral Secretary: Joy Awoleye, M.S. in CybersecuritySocial Media Liaison: Elton Muchenje, M.S. in Digital Marketing and MediaStudent Liaison: Ufomba Precious Ogechi, M.S. in CybersecurityFinancial Secretary: Fatoumata Toure, M.S. in CybersecurityAlumni Liaison: Daniel Owusu-Mensah, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media '24Faculty Advisor: Ajah Hawley-Alexander, Industry Professor, Digital Marketing and Media ISACA Student Group Our student chapter of ISACA, an international organization for cybersecurity professionals, offers social events, networking and development opportunities, and certifications.The ISACA Student Group's purpose is, through student empowerment, to expand recognition of the IT Audit and Assurance, Security and IT Governance disciplines, by extending education beyond the classroom on standards, practices and certification. Membership: Any 樱花动漫 student is eligible to join. Current Leadership:President: Alexandra Lselie, M.S. in CybersecurityVice Presidents: Altaf Ahmed and Varshitha Gundluru, M.S. in CybersecurityTreasurer: Chandana Yadav Datti, M.S. in CybersecuritySecretary: Christine Macharia, M.S. in CybersecuritySocial Media Liaisons: Anjali Vunavally and Sundhya Yadavalli, M.S. in CybersecurityContributing Members: Niladri Sai, Prasad Reddy, Jiaqi Min, Tomasz Gorny, Geetha Laxmi Avagadda, Sri Harsha Katragunta, Sapana Tamang, Saurav VishwakarmaFaculty Advisor: Sivan Tehila, Program Director, MS in Cybersecurity, Clinical Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Occupational Therapy Student Association The Occupational Therapy Student Association (OTSA) supports the development of student members both personally and professionally by utilizing professional, educational, community and social activities to enhance their knowledge of occupational therapy. The organization will encourage camaraderie among students, as well as provide meaningful, productive interaction with faculty. In addition, OTSA strives to communicate with the broader Yeshiva community, as well as with other professional programs and associations.Membership: Membership is open to all enrolled graduate students in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program in good academic standing.Current Executive Board:President: Rachel Riemenschneider, Vice President: Sydney OstroffSecretary: Talia KozlowskiCommunity Service Chairperson: Gabriella NahariProfessional Development Chairperson: Chasstity Smith-BrownFaculty Mentor: Gioia Ciani, Program Director - Occupational Therapy Doctorate National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association, 樱花动漫, Wilf Chapter The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, NSSLHA supports 12,040+ members and 320+ chapters at colleges and universities nationwide. NSSLHA鈥檚 mission is to foster a spirit of unity by coordinating the interests and efforts of persons with a common goal, by offering opportunities for social and professional fellowship, and by providing situations in which students and faculty may work together as a team to advance the profession as a whole. Membership: Any full- or part-time graduate (including doctoral) students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders who is not eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence is eligible for membership. Read NSSLHA Club Policies here. For more information, email yunsslha@gmail.com. Current Leadership:President: Terry AflaloVice President: Shayna OrlowSecretary: OpenTreasurer: Cindy SalinasStudent Liaison: Fatima BhuttaPhilanthropy Chair: Rachel HorwitzSocial Media Liaison: Miriam DauomFaculty Advisor: Dylan Mandel and Katie Threkeld, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Clinical Associate Professor Recent EventsPraxis Exam Prep: The NSSLHA Board held an exam preparation session for the Praxis Exam. The Praxis is required for ASHA certification. Walk4Hearing: Team YU NSSLHA walks every year to raise money for the Walk4Hearing. The Walk4Hearing raises awareness about hearing loss and good hearing health. Physician Assistant Student Association The mission of the PA Student Association (PASA) is to provide a collegial environment for YU PA students to join together to pursue scholarly activities, community service, and leadership opportunities. Membership: Membership is open to all matriculated students in the YU PA program in good academic and professional standing. Current Leadership:President: Abigail AssenzaVice President: Matthew VahlingSecretary: Kayla CaganStudent Academy Representative: Reubena KaidanianState Chapter Student Representative: Jacqueline HermesStudent Diversity Representative: Justin HiraldoSocial Media Chairperson: Allison MooreBursar: Gabrielle MartinezFaculty Mentor: Robin Brizzi African Students Form Student Association Read more about this vital support network African Students Form Student Association Founded this fall by and several classmates, KASA has quickly become a vital support network for over 100 African students who call the home. KASA helps with everything from airport pickups to securing first month鈥檚 rent, academic and professional mentorship, and camaraderie鈥攅asing students' transition to life in New York City.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Graduates Establish an Alumni Association Meet the officers and see how you can get involved Graduates Establish an Alumni Association Katz School graduates have established an Alumni Association to inspire professional fulfillment, fellowship, acts of service and lifelong learning.鈥淎s the Katz School continues to grow, you can feel the pride that our students and graduates have for their programs,鈥 said Dean Paul Russo. 鈥淚t speaks to the work of our faculty and staff that students want to stay connected.鈥Humayra Kausar, a business development consultant at Viewsoft, will serve as president; Pujita Ravichandar, a consultant in energy, sustainability and infrastructure for Guidehouse, vice president; and Jesus Olivera, an advisory data scientist and data engineer at IBM, secretary and treasurer.. Indian Students Unite to Keep Homeland Close Read about the Indian Student Association Indian Students Unite to Keep Homeland Close The Indian Students Association promotes India鈥檚 rich culture and traditions, offers support to the 36 Katz School students from India who are acclimating themselves to a new country and helps incoming students make a more seamless transition to New York City.鈥淭his is the first time away from home for many of us, so we decided to form a student association to help maintain our ties to our homeland and our culture,鈥 said Lakshmikar Reddy Polamreddy, association president and a student in the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence.. Clubs: A Vital Part of the Katz School Experience Build leadership skills and connect with classmates Clubs: A Vital Part of the Katz School Experience Contact Rafael Reyes at rafael.reyes@yu.edu to get started. Start a New Club Based on Your Interests Learn how to start a new club Start a New Club Based on Your Interests It's easy to start a new club. Formal recognition provides clubs with: Use of physical and virtual university spaces for events Funds from the Student Life Office Resources for event planning Support for club continuity and leadership changes All you need to do is submit two documents: Club Proposal Form: Tell us why the club is needed, what the club will do and how you plan to get others involved. Club Policies: Use this template to document your club鈥檚 policies and procedures. Your writing should be professional, thoughtful and free of errors. Submit your club policies to katzfinadmin@yu.edu. We will schedule a meeting to review your application before it is approved. Questions? Contact: katzstudentservices@yu.edu646-592-4729 Questions? Join Our Community Join Our Community African Students Form Student Association Read more about this vital support network African Students Form Student Association Founded this fall by and several classmates, KASA has quickly become a vital support network for over 100 African students who call the home. KASA helps with everything from airport pickups to securing first month鈥檚 rent, academic and professional mentorship, and camaraderie鈥攅asing students' transition to life in New York City.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Graduates Establish an Alumni Association Meet the officers and see how you can get involved Graduates Establish an Alumni Association Katz School graduates have established an Alumni Association to inspire professional fulfillment, fellowship, acts of service and lifelong learning.鈥淎s the Katz School continues to grow, you can feel the pride that our students and graduates have for their programs,鈥 said Dean Paul Russo. 鈥淚t speaks to the work of our faculty and staff that students want to stay connected.鈥Humayra Kausar, a business development consultant at Viewsoft, will serve as president; Pujita Ravichandar, a consultant in energy, sustainability and infrastructure for Guidehouse, vice president; and Jesus Olivera, an advisory data scientist and data engineer at IBM, secretary and treasurer.. Indian Students Unite to Keep Homeland Close Read about the Indian Student Association Indian Students Unite to Keep Homeland Close The Indian Students Association promotes India鈥檚 rich culture and traditions, offers support to the 36 Katz School students from India who are acclimating themselves to a new country and helps incoming students make a more seamless transition to New York City.鈥淭his is the first time away from home for many of us, so we decided to form a student association to help maintain our ties to our homeland and our culture,鈥 said Lakshmikar Reddy Polamreddy, association president and a student in the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence.. Clubs: A Vital Part of the Katz School Experience Build leadership skills and connect with classmates Clubs: A Vital Part of the Katz School Experience Contact Rafael Reyes at rafael.reyes@yu.edu to get started. Start a New Club Based on Your Interests Learn how to start a new club Start a New Club Based on Your Interests It's easy to start a new club. Formal recognition provides clubs with: Use of physical and virtual university spaces for events Funds from the Student Life Office Resources for event planning Support for club continuity and leadership changes All you need to do is submit two documents: Club Proposal Form: Tell us why the club is needed, what the club will do and how you plan to get others involved. Club Policies: Use this template to document your club鈥檚 policies and procedures. Your writing should be professional, thoughtful and free of errors. Submit your club policies to katzfinadmin@yu.edu. We will schedule a meeting to review your application before it is approved. Questions? Contact: katzstudentservices@yu.edu646-592-4729 Questions? Join Our Community Join Our Community
