Join Our Board Committees
Sunday, May 19, 2024
4:30 pm Board Committee Meetings
Kedma Hotel, Sde Boker
The Board of Governors committees play a vital role in supporting, promoting, and facilitating the well-being and growth of the University. We invite and encourage you to join the committee meetings.
Inclusion and Diversity
Co-Chaired by Josh Arnow, Brenda Zlatin and Prof. Sarab Abu-Rabia Queder, VP Inclusion & Diversity.
Members: Prof. Philippe Mauchard, Valentine Dumont Mauchard, Peggi Cohen Rabinovitch, Dr. Muhammad Al-Nabari
This year the committee will meet via Zoom, prior to the BOG gathering, on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 12:00 Eastern Time, 19:00 Israel.
We will hear an update from Prof. Abu-Rabia Queder about activities at the University since the events of October 7, and plans for the next academic year(s).
- The Diversity & Inclusion Committee aims to create a culture of diversity and inclusiveness at the University, and to support all members of the University community in their efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
Students Affairs
Co-Chaired by Joanne Moore and Orna Almog, Dean of Students
Members: Naomi Oelbaum, Stéphan Lawi, Terri Alpert, Arieh Kleinman
The Student Affairs Committee invites all members of the Board of Governors to join us, as we will hear from students about their experiences during this exceptional year for BGU and the country. The meeting will be interactive, offering an opportunity
to engage with a diverse group of BGU students who will share their experiences from their very personal perspectives (reservists, internally displaced students, overseas students, etc.). We appreciate their willingness to share with us and expect
this to be a special opportunity to connect with BGU's students on a personal and extremely meaningful level.
- The Student Affairs Committee focuses on the non-academic issues that concern BGU's diverse student body. Our goal is to improve students’ experiences on campus and connect them with the goals of BGU by inspiring excellence in non-formal education
and strengthening social awareness and involvement in the Negev's communities.
Campus Development
Co-Chaired by Dr. David Breslauer and Udi Lehrman, Deputy Director-General,
Construction and Maintenance
Members: James Breslauer, Harry Saal, Ellen Marcus, Asher Grinbaum, Uzi Rozen
Building the Future: A Comprehensive Overview of BGU Campuses Development – the Campus Development Committee invites all members of the Board of Governors to hear an updated presentation from Udi Lehrman on the progress
made since last year on all building projects.
Discussion: Repurposing new and old campus buildings.
- The Campus Development Committee aims to create a vibrant, sustainable, and functional campus that meets the evolving needs of the University community and the developing ecosystem around it.