CEO CORNER:
Special Greetings - Mark Mendelson from Israel
Dear friend,
This month I bring special greetings from Israel where I am currently attending a series of meetings with donors, staff and leaders at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). It has been over two years since my last visit and so much has happened since.
In addition to a very busy work schedule in Israel, our team in Canada has been hard at work as we begin to roll out some exciting news and campaigns.
Firstly, we were thrilled to officially announce a significant and transformative donation by the Azrieli Foundation directed to the newly named Azrieli National Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopment Research.
In addition, we have launched a second season of the Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University's Literary Series: In Conversation with Israeli Authors. Take advantage of the early bird rate of $118 until Friday at noon when the price for this popular series goes up to $136. Both rates include three novels featuring Israeli authors and amazing full-sized gifts from our sponsor, Indigo Books and Music.
Plus, a new Winnipeg scholarship campaign was launched late in October, honouring former Board President Sheldon Zamick and his family for their continued commitment and support of CABGU.
I hope you enjoy reading about everything that we've been up to and all the wonderful things coming down the pipe for CABGU and Israel's Nation Building University in this month's eConnect.
Wishing you a healthy and happy November!
CEO
Canadian-Associates of Ben-Gurion University
On November 1, we announced that the Azrieli Foundation generously donated $15.6 million for research at BGU's newly renamed Azrieli National Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopment Research.
The Azrieli National Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopment Research In the News
The Azrieli Foundation Announces CAD$15.6 Donation for National Autism Research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Yahoo Finance
Azrieli Foundation’s latest donation will greatly expand autism research in Israel
theCJN.ca
The Azrieli Foundation is helping to research autism, this is the amount it has donated
middleeast.in-24.com
COMING UP ON WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS...
AN EVENING WITH
THE MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AT BGU
Are you or someone you know interested in studying medicine and global health in Israel? Join members of Ben-Gurion University’s Medical School for International Health admissions team and a MSIH Canadian alumnus for some insights! Learn more about the program in the video below and then register for this upcoming interactive webinar in November.
Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University's Literary Series: In Conversation with Israeli Authors is back by popular demand. Tickets are selling quickly and it has been less than a week since we launched! We will once again be featuring three Israeli authors with ties to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Early-bird tickets can be purchased right now for $118 until Friday, November 12 at noon. The price then goes up to $136. The price also includes all three books plus amazing swag courtesy of Indigo Books and Music!
IN THE NEWS!
Ten to be Honored with Ben-Gurion Award in the Presence of President of Israel Isaac Herzog
BGU scientists propose climate change mitigation strategy
JPost
Début des essais pour un médicament israélien qui ralentit Alzheimer et la SLA
Times of Israel
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