55th Board of Governors Meeting Program

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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Sde Boker

Pre-Board Program

15:00

Dedication of the Gitter Family Water Research and Teaching Laboratories
Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research

16:00 Board Committee Meetings

Kedma Hotel

18:00 Generating the Future Opening Event

Festive sunset dinner overlooking the majestic Zin Valley

19:30 Realizing the Vision: Naming Ceremony of the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sde Boker | Sylvan Adams Campus

Marking a remarkable commitment to the future of the Negev

Monday, May 12, 2025

Sde Boker Campus

9:00 Opening Plenary Session

George Evens Family Auditorium

11:00 The Real Talk: The Middle East, Europe, USA, and the War
Annual Halpérin Event

Dynamic panel discussion of the global challenges and changes shaping our world before and after October 7

George Evens Family Auditorium

12:00 Lunch with the BGU Community
Esther and Michel Halpérin Student Center

13:00 The Leaders Among Us
Irene and Hyman Kreitman Annual Event

Meet the young women who led a determined campaign to bring their loved ones home from Hamas captivity

George Evens Family Auditorium

North Campus, Beer-Sheva

16:00 Transforming Culture in the Negev:

Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the Cultural and Conference Center Building

and Bus Tour of the North Campus

Marcus Family Campus, Beer-Sheva

17:00 Beyond the Breakthrough: Personal Stories from the Workbench

Breakout lab meetings with researchers

18:00 BGU Radio Live: Students Driving Change

Showcasing student initiatives that make a difference

W.A. Minkoff Senate Hall

19:30 Celebrating 50: The Spirit Leading Israeli Healthcare

Gala celebration of the Faculty of Health Sciences 50^th anniversary and honoring the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation

In front of the Rachel and Max Javit Medical Simulation and Classroom Building

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

8:00 Expedition Negev: Where the Magic Happens

Excursion to field sites of BGU research

13:00 bus departs the hotel for Beer-Sheva

Marcus Family Campus, Beer-Sheva

2:00 pm AMA with Nas Daily
Engage with Nas Daily, one of the world’s most influential content creators, in an interactive “Ask Me Anything” session for guests and students

3:15 pm Launch of the Young Family School for the Human Experience

Investing in today’s students for a better tomorrow

W.A. Minkoff Senate Hall

16:00 Generations of Generosity: Recognizing our Loyal Friends and Supporters

Minkoff Family Senate Court

16:45 Campus Vibes: BGU Student Union Fair

In front of the Zlotowski Student Center

18:00 Conferment Ceremony of Honorary Doctoral Degrees

18:00 Reception

18:30 Ceremony

19:45 Dinner

The ceremony will be followed by a dinner reception

Joya Claire Sonnenfeldt Auditorium

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Sde Boker Campus

9:00 BGU Shark Tank: Innovation for Impact
Student entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of “sharks”

George Evens Family Auditorium

10:15 Empowering Leaders in Action

Get to know students and alumni of the Mandel Social Leadership Program making an impact

George Evens Family Auditorium

11:15 Step Into Science
Join live experiments in breakout lab sessions

12:00 Lunch with students

Esther and Michel Halpérin Student Center

13:15 New Frontiers in Science: Interdisciplinary Research Showcase

Annual Zlotowski Event

Inspiring glimpse into the future

19:00 Under the Stars: A Magical Musical Evening

Closing event with award winning world-music artist Mark Eliyahu

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Sde Boker

Farewell Breakfast

Post-Board Program

Marcus Family Campus
12:00 pm Dedication of the Toronto Critical Care Ambulance Simulator
Rachel and Max Javit Medical Simulation and Classroom Building,

Be sure to check back for updates and further details as we continue working on the program.