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February 22, 2012, 11:00 a.m.
13th Annual Snowbird Reception
Boca Raton, Florida
Join AABGU's Philadelphia Chapter and Greater Florida Region for this luncheon featuring guest speaker Roy Zuckerberg, chairman of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Board of Governors.
Event Chair(s): Lois Panitch, Ann Waldman and Steve Winig
February 29, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Safeguarding Israel and its Allies: Innovative Homeland Security Technologies from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Join AABGU at the Consulate General of Israel to hear Dan Blumberg, director of BGU's Homeland Security Institute, speak about the innovative technologies now being developed to safeguard Israel and its allies.
March 11, 2012, 9:30 a.m.
From Israel to the Gambia: One Man's Mission to Feed the People of His Homeland
Merion Station, Pennsylvania
Join AABGU as we welcome Kebba N. Sonko, BGU graduate and permanent secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and the Environment in the West African nation of The Gambia.
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Optimism Helps Female Students Achieve Higher Grades
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US News and World Report -- A new BGU study find that optimism leads to higher grades for female students, but lower marks for males. more »
Penn Honors Acclaimed Israeli Author Aharon Appelfeld
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University of Pennsylvania is hosting a 2-day conference on Aharon Appelfeld's life and work. His archives are housed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. more »
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BGU's Prof. Iris Shai reveals in a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that what had previously been considered a normal BMI at age 17 could still increase diabetes and heart attack risk between the ages of 30 and 45. more »
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The Jewish Exponent -- BGU researchers are partnering with Jordanians to install a water purification system in Jordan this summer. more »
Israeli Robots Wow Supporters
March 7, 2011
BGU’s Dr. Amir Shapiro demonstrated robots that can climb walls and navigate through tunnels too small or inaccessible to people. more »
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Jewish Exponent -- BGU's Dr. Amir Shapiro shares real-world applications of the robots he develops. more »
Israeli, Area Facilities 'Collaborate Across Cultures' Against Cancer
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Jewish Exponent -- Ben-Gurion University and Fox Chase Cancer Center celebrated their seven-year-old collaboration at a gathering at the Cancer Center that showcased their research collaborations over the years. more »
Village View: Amazed by Tunisia-Israel-LM Connection
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Main Line Media News -- Bonnie Squires discovers a connection tying together Israel, Tunisia and Lower Merion as she stumbles across AABGU Tunisia tour group. more »
