New International Desks Boost Presence 

Around the Globe

 

The University of Haifa is expanding its global footprint in Europe, Latin America, and Asia with the opening of four new international desks, a move initiated by Prof. Dan Tchernov, Vice-President of Development and External Relations. “We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our activities to Hong Kong, strengthened our presence in Western Europe, and intensified our outreach to Spanish- and Russian-speaking communities on a global scale,” noted Tchernov. Our aim is to cultivate relationships and expand our fundraising base in strategic geographic areas where we have previously had minimal representation, and to serve as a point of liaison for the promotion of scientific initiatives and partnerships.”

 

 

 Prof. Dan Tchernov      

Events & Activities Around the World

 

ARGENTINA

The Argentinian Friends office coordinated a lecture tour on the topic of “Community Strategies on Dealing with Poverty” led by Prof. Roni Strier, Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Research on Poverty and Social Exclusion Studies. As the academic head of the University’s Flagship Program, Prof. Strier has earned a reputation in the field of promoting solidarity and integrating marginalized groups into Israeli society. Workshops were held with department heads of the Argentine Ministry of Social Development, as well as the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) staff working with impoverished Jewish families and communities in the region.

 

BRAZIL

 

During a recent academic and fundraising tour in Latin America, Rector Gustavo Mesch was the honored guest at a festive reception hosted by Prof. Celso Lafer, an Honorary Doctorate recipient (2014) and longstanding friend and supporter. Prominent academic and community leaders of São Paulo, including members of the founding committee of the Brazilian Friends Association, attended the function.

 

 

SAO PAULO - Reception for Rector Gustavo Mesch 

CANADA

Canadian Friends of Haifa University held its annual Mount Carmel Dinner attended by more than 650 guests. As part of the festivities, an Honorary Doctorate was bestowed on prominent Canadian physician, Dr. Michael Allen Baker. The proceeds of the dinner will support the establishment of The Helmsley Health Discovery Tower, an exciting collaboration with Rambam Health Care Campus. More on the event here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TORONTO - Mt. Carmel Dinner

 

GERMANY

The German Friends recently hosted a festive dinner celebrating 10 years of the Jewish-Arab Leadership Program, which has supported some 500 BA graduates over the years. Dignitaries and community leaders including former President of the Bundestag Dr. Norbert Lammert, Max and Dr. Nagila Warburg, and Dr. Sonja and Prof. Manfred Lahnstein attended the event. Mrs. Lian Ryan-Hume, a graduate of the Program who went on to become a Rhodes Scholar, was among the guest speakers. The annual dinner held by the German Friends raises funds for the influential Leadership Program.

 

 

 

HAMBURG - Jewish-Arab Leadership Program Dinner 

ISRAEL

 

 

Israeli Friends of the University of Haifa announced the election of the Association’s new President,
Ms. Galia Albin, a leading Israeli businessperson, filmmaker, philanthropist and children’s rights
activist. Albin replaces prominent Israeli businessman, Mr. Yonel Cohen.

 

 

 

 

 

HAIFA - Galia Albin
Credit: Mor Tzidon

 

 

The Association also recently celebrated the opening of the Business Leaders Forum for Haifa and the North on the Mount Carmel campus, a newly formed body representing the region’s business community leaders. The Forum will be dedicated to advancing the University’s research and academic activities in downtown Haifa. The keynote speaker was Moshe Karadi, Chair of Delek Israel, the 15th General Commissioner of the Israeli Police and University of Haifa alumnus.

 

 

HAIFA - Business Leaders Forum for Haifa and the North 

UK

 

The University of Haifa UK hosted a memorable event with former Empress of Iran Farah Pahlavi and authors Miranda Darling and Viola Raikhel-Bolot to celebrate the book launch of “Iran Modern: The Empress of Art”. The event, sponsored by the Ezri family, was part of a campaign to raise funds for the Ezri Centre for Iran & Persian Gulf Studies, which has become a global authority on Iran and the Persian Gulf.

 

 

 

LONDON - Empress Farah Pahlavi and Dr. Efrat Sopher,
Trustee of the University of Haifa UK and an Advisor
to the University's Ezri Centre

 

 

 

Haifa UK also organized an event featuring Mooly Eden,
Chairman of the Executive Board and former Intel Israel
President, in partnership with UK Israel Business. Some
100 businessmen and women came to hear Eden speak 
about the future of artificial intelligence and robotics.

 

 

 

 

 

LONDON - Mooly Eden

 

USA

American Society of the University of Haifa (ASUH) was instrumental in securing a mega gift from wellknown American philanthropist, Mr. Lorry Lokey towards the University’s expansion plan in Haifa’s downtown area. Mr. Lokey’s generosity will establish the Lorry I. Lokey City Campus in the heart of Haifa’s business and high-tech center, as well as Israel’s first School of Data Sciences. More about the Lorry I. Lokey City Campus here.

ASUH was pleased to announce a generous gift from the Laszlo N. Tauber Family Foundation for the establishment of the Dylan Tauber Educational Complex in the City Campus. More on the dedication ceremony here.

 

HAIFA - Dylan Tauber Educational Complex      

As part of its efforts to increase alumni engagement and create a more robust alumni community, ASUH recently hosted two successful alumni evenings in New York City and Los Angeles. The events attracted University of Haifa graduates from varied faculties and International Programs. As the initiative gains momentum, the American Society plans to introduce similar events in other major cities across the US.