MESSAGE FROM ANDREA FREEDMAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - BGU CANADA
Dear Friend,
I want to highlight two items in this month’s eConnect.
Canadian campuses have become unsafe spaces for Jewish students. Perhaps now is the right time to consider studying at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)? Opportunities abound—please watch this short video and keep scrolling for more information.
BGU Canada is proud to host many worthwhile events throughout the year. This year’s The Way Forward: Montreal Main Event is going to be particularly spectacular! It will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and will feature renowned journalist, author, and public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy. Please consider becoming a sponsor. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for individuals donors as well as companies of all sizes. Click here to learn more. In the immediate aftermath of October 7, BHL wrote the seminal book Israel Alone. It’s a must-read, and he is a must-hear.
Enjoy the March edition of BGU Canada’s eConnect and learn more about groundbreaking research and news at BGU!
Andrea
VIDEO OF THE MONTH:
Learn about the programs open to international students at BGU
Do you know a student who wishes to take part in a summer, semester, year or degree program in Israel? Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) welcomes international students from around the world.
This pre-recorded webinar is a great place to begin your journey.
We hope to see you on campus!
REGISTRER NOW!
JOIN US ON A 4-DAY EXCLUSIVE JOURNEY THROUGH THE NEGEV REGION
The 50th Ben-Gurion University Board of Governors promises to be a special experience. From sunset dinners in Israel's majestic Zin Valley and Negev desert, to informative and engaging talks, a "Shark Tank" event, musical performances and a conferment ceremony of Honorary Doctoral Degrees, there will be something for everybody. Check out the itinerary and book your spot today!
See you in May!
BGU CANADA GREETING CARDS
Available year round, for all occasions
Whether remembering a loved one, celebrating a birthday or marking a Jewish holiday, why not say it with a Ben-Gurion University greeting card! Our online store is now open and ready to take your orders. Minimum donation of $18 per card.
MONTREAL - BECOME A SPONSOR
The Way Forward Montreal Main Event
Become a sponsor of The Way Forward Montreal Main Event today! The event will be held on Tuesday June 10th, 2025 and will feature renowned journalist, author and public intellectual, Bernard-Henri Levy.
See you in June!
TORONTO - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
The Ben-Gurion University Desert Open
There are still a few remaining spots forThe Ben-Gurion University Desert Open at the Lebovic Golf Club in Aurora. We are already 50% sold. The tournament will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Be sure to secure your foursome today!
THE NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL EXHIBIT IS COMING TO TORONTO NEXT MONTH
The Nova Music Festival exhibition has been a groundbreaking and profound tribute to the unifying power of music, the lives lost, and the survivors of the brutal October 7, 2023 attack. It is coming to Toronto in April 2025 for six weeks.
BGU IN THE NEWS
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Expanding global connections in challenging times
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This January, a Ben-Gurion University delegation traveled to India to strengthen ties with leading universities and industry pioneers.
Ben-Gurion University V.P. tries to build bridges with McGill, Concordia & U of M
The Suburban
New lab studies how cities can survive extreme climates
Israel21c
Scientists find never-before-seen fat cell types that may hold the key to fighting obesity
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