Michael M Nisselson, former president of the Amalgamated Bank of New York, has been appointed director of development of Yeshiva University, Dr. Samuel Belkin, president, announced here today. Mr. Nisselson will be responsible for developing and planning the financing of the University’s expansion program, including the direction of the national $25,000,000 campaign to establish a medical center under the University’s auspices.
Mr. Nisselson, who was until recently assistant executive vice-chairman of the national United Jewish Appeal, has a background of 30 years of service in the fields of banking, philanthropy, sorial welfare, inter-group relations and community service. He served as assistant executive vice-president of the Federation of Jewish philanthropies, and has been a member of the Mayor’s Committee on Unity since 1946.
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