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February 22, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Unlocking the Secrets of David Ben-Gurion's Archives
Scarsdale, New York
Join AABGU to hear Dr. Paula Kabalo from the Ben-Gurion Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism speak about Israel's first prime minister's extensive collection of letters, diaries and personal papers.
February 23, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Unlocking the Secrets of David Ben-Gurion's Archives
Brooklyn, New York
Join AABGU to hear Dr. Kabalo, the founding director of BGU's International Graduate School for Israel Studies, speak about conducting research is Israel's first prime minister's archives.
February 28, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Safeguarding Israel and its Allies: Homeland Security Technologies at BGU
Great Neck, New York
Join AABGU 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 1, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Unlocking the Secrets of David Ben-Gurion's Archives
Delray Beach, Florida
Come hear Dr. Paula Kabalo from the Ben-Gurion Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism speak about Israel's first prime minister's extensive collection of letters, diaries and personal papers. In cooperation with AABGU's New England Region.
March 14, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Treating and Curing Diabetes
New York, NY
Join AABGU's Greater New York Region for an intimate evening with Dr. Eli Lewis, BGU's world-renowned diabetes expert.
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Researchers at BGU Prove There is More to Healthy Living than Weight Loss
February 1, 2012
New study at BGU shows health benefits of mindful eating even if people regain lost weight — provided they eat right. more »
Work to Begin on Sustainable Eco-Farm in Negev Bedouin Community
December 12, 2011
Project Wadi Attir aims to create an ecological community that combines Bedouin tradition with modern renewable energy technology and farming techniques, many developed at BGU. more »
Faculty Profile: Avraham Parola
December 1, 2011
Prof. Avraham Parola served as the dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences from 2002 to 2008. In that role, he helps attract the best and brightest young chemists to BGU. His own work is focused on cancer research. more »
On Election Day, the Candidates Have No Monopoly on Stress
November 8, 2011
The New York Times -- Election Day is seldom associated with raging hormones. But two BGU professors suggest that the very act of voting generates stress levels that could affect the outcome. more »
Seniors Having Fun Online Contributes to Successful Aging
October 26, 2011
BGU researcher finds that posting on Facebook, playing games and chatting online isn't just for young people. more »
Investor's Gift Expands Medical Education in Israel
September 26, 2011
The Wall Street Journal -- Lloyd Goldman, real estate investor and owner of BLDG Management, recently gave $2.5 million to BGU to establish a medical simulation center. more »
BGU Scientists Isolate Nearsightedness Gene
September 22, 2011
Jewish Daily Forward – Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, is the most common human eye disorder. Nearsightedness is about more than just wearing glasses, as it leads to a higher incidence of secondary eye disorders. These include retinal detachment, macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. more »
Reaching the Youth of Israel's Periphery
August 26, 2011
The Forward -- BGU is bringing quality science education to the children of the Negev at the Ilan Ramon Youth Physics Center and a new $40 million science park to open in 2012. more »
Rockets in the South and Israeli-Egyptian Relations
August 24, 2011
The Jewish Week -- BGU Prof. Yoram Meital weighs in on Egypt, Hamas and a shaky cease-fire, as Beer-Sheva residents are forced to cope with rockets fired from Gaza. more »
BGU Study Helps Explain Decision Fatigue
August 22, 2011
The New York Times Magazine -- The very act of making decisions depletes our ability to make them well. more »
Bedouin Women Weavers Visit NYC
July 29, 2011
A group of Bedouin women from Lakiya Negev Weaving shared how their business is empowering their community. more »
Tracking the PCCA Gene in Sephardim
May 20, 2011
The NY Jewish Week -- BGU's Dr. Ohad Birk is working on a cure for an atrophy disease found in Jews of Iraqi and Moroccan descent. more »
The Science of Justice
May 16, 2011
The Economist and The New York Times recently ran stories about BGU researcher Dr. Shai Danziger's findings that when judges are well fed they're more likely to grant prisoners parole. more »
The Culture of Israeli Shuks
April 21, 2011
The Forward -- Nir Avrieli, a professor of anthropology at BGU, explains how the culture of a city is revealed in the organizing principles of its outdoor market. 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 »
Egypt’s Changing Face and the Implications for Israel and the Region
February 18, 2011
On Thursday, February 17, 2011, AABGU held a special live-from-Israel briefing for its leadership nationwide about the political crisis taking place in Egypt. (audio included) more »
BGU Students Learn the Language of Medicine
February 10, 2011
The Jerusalem Post Magazine - BGU's international medical students prepare for their fourth-year internships by participating in cross-cultural workshops. more »
Medical School in Israel: Just What the Doctor Ordered
January 11, 2011
The Jewish Week -- BGU's Medical School for International Health, in collaboration with Columbia University’s Medical Center, enrolls exceptional students committed to global medicine and community health. more »
Do Your Looks Help or Hurt Your Job Search?
November 30, 2010
The New York Times -- A new BGU study shows that while handsome men do better looking for work, good looks can hurt a woman’s chances. more »
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