Name: Memorial service for Steve Aviv Yetiv
Start: 2018-04-24T22:00:00.000Z
Location: iehn Center for the Performing Arts, Old Dominion University

Steve Aviv Yetiv

Norfolk - "Dr. Yetiv is one of the most influential instructors of all I have had the pleasure to study under throughout my college career. His unique teaching style couples a thorough knowledge of the subject material with a keen insight and great sense of humor. It is a pleasure to be in his class. We learn about the world above and beyond the limits of the class topics. Kudos and accolades don't do justice to his talent."

--Political Science Student, Old Dominion University

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Steve Yetiv, an extraordinary teacher, mentor, and true friend to many throughout the Old Dominion University and Hampton Roads communities, died March 21, 2018 at age 53 following a sudden heart attack. Steve's passing is a profound loss to hundreds of admiring students and faculty at ODU as well as colleagues in his field of study around the world. As a loyal and supportive friend who was generous with his time and encouragement, there was no one else like him. Around the university and beyond, he gained the respect, love and gratitude of everyone in his extended family. For a man of such great achievement, he was remarkably humble, yet always a shining . and smiling presence.

Dr. Steve Yetiv was the Louis I. Jaffe Professor of International Relations at Old Dominion University and a leading expert on world oil markets, energy security, the Middle East, and U.S. foreign policy. He was a consultant to the U.S. Departments of State and Defense; the U.S. General Accounting Office; and CNN International where he worked on a documentary that won an Edward R. Murrow Overseas Press Club Award. He appeared on outlets such as CNN, BBC, CNBC, CSPAN, and NPR, and published over 250 op-eds which include essays in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The International Herald Tribune and the Christian Science Monitor.

He received Harvard University awards for excellence in teaching (1992 and 1993); the U.S. Secretary of State's Open Forum Distinguished Public Service Award from the U.S. State Department for "contributions to national and international affairs"(1996); the Virginia Social Science Association's Scholar Award (1999); the Choice Outstanding Academic Book awards (in 1998 and in 2005); and ODU research and teaching awards.

In 2012, he won Virginia's highest research, teaching and service award, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) Outstanding Faculty Award, based on the rankings of Virginia's leading professors by 30 peer academic reviewers.

Steve is survived by his brother Dr. Jack Yetiv of Houston, Texas, and his family of close friends in Norfolk. A private funeral was held at the Hebrew Cemetery in Norfolk.

All of Steve's family, friends, students and colleagues join in expressing sincere gratitude to the physicians, nurses and staff at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk for their exceptional skill, care, and kindness.

A Memorial Service for Steve will be held Tuesday, April 24th, 6pm at the Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, Old Dominion University.

In memory of Steve, a Red Cross Blood drive will be held Monday, April 9th 10:00am 4:00pm at the Old Dominion University Webb Center, Hampton/Newport News Room. Advance registration is required by calling 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter "monarchs" in the sponsor code to schedule your appointment.

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"Dr. Yetiv is the best instructor I have had in my four years at this University. He makes me appreciate the value of education."

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 1, 2018.

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April 12, 2018

To Steve's family and extended family. Steve and I were very close friends since we met at Harvard University. After we finished there we were the odd couple throughout DC as we looked for jobs together, even going to interviews together and letting the prospective employers know it was OK for them to choose whichever of us they preferred. I was shocked to learn today, April 12th, of his passing. He died the day after my mother died and I must say my heart now is full of grief for her and for one of my best friends of over 20 years. I know not what to say as I process this. But know that I grieve and mourn with you. My most heartfelt condolences. Frederic Ruiz-Ramon

roseann runte

April 11, 2018

Dear Members of Steve's family, friends, colleagues and students, I was deeply saddened to learn of Steve's sudden passing. Please know that I share your sorrow at the loss of this brilliant professor whose thoughtful analyses and contributions took him beyond the classroom to the national stage. It was a privilege and an honor to have known him and to have worked with him. Sincerest condolences, Roseann Runte

Richard Grant

April 2, 2018

Just wanted to say I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My condolences go out to the Family. I am a neighbor of Steve's in the HT. Many will miss him there as well. He and I have had some good conversations in the past. No matter if he was in a hurry to go teach a class or, hurrying to go wherever, Steve would always take a moment to stop and talk. He had a positive outlook on life and will be sorely missed.

C Miller

April 1, 2018

Steve was an inspiring teacher inside and outside the university, as well as being a wonderfully compassionate and humble human being. I will miss all these things and more. It was an honor to have learned from him.

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