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Internationally acclaimed architect Frank Gehry was honored with the 2010 Scopus Award by the American Friends of The Hebrew University (AFHU) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem at a gala dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Saturday, January 16. The award was presented by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was introduced by 2006 Scopus Award Honoree Jamie McCourt. The Scopus Award is the highest honor conferred by the American Friends of the Hebrew University to individuals who demonstrate leadership and involvement with humanitarian causes throughout their careers. Mr. Gehry received the 2010 Scopus Award in tribute to "his lifelong dedication to educational philanthropy, humanitarian pursuits, to his leadership in fostering life-saving medical research, and to his extraordinary professional career... and for his concern for the people who will live, work and visit his spaces daily, and an understanding of the culture and history of each site,” stated Patricia L. Glaser, AFHU Western Region Vice Chairman.

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The evening, emceed by actor and entertainer Michael Burstyn, was also highlighted by a keynote address by famed defense attorney and Professor Alan Dershowitz, and a performance by renowned jazz musician Herbie Hancock. Hebrew University president Professor Menahem Ben-Sasson offered personal greetings, and AFHU President Martin E. Karlinsky participated in the award ceremony. AFHU leaders and supporters were also in attendance. Co-chairs for the Gala Scopus Award dinner were Patricia L. Glaser and Sam Mudie, Mark Vidergauz and Richard S. Ziman, Western Region Chairman. Read Los Angeles Jewish Journal coverage of the Scopus Award Gala Honoring Frank Gehry

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From left: HU President Prof. Menahem Ben-Sasson, Scopus Honoree Frank Gehry, AFHU President, Martin E. Karlinsky, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Governor Schwarzenegger presented the 2010 Scopus Award to Mr. Gehry.
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HU President Prof. Menahem Ben-Sasson (left) and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (center) congratulate Scopus Honoree Frank Gehry (right)
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Keynote Speaker Alan Dershowitz, Dinner Chair Patricia Glaser, 2010 Scopus Laureate Frank Gehry, 2006 Scopus Laureate Jamie McCourt, Dinner Chair Richard Ziman
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Dinner Chair Mark Vidergauz, AFHU Region President Barry Lippman, Keynote Speaker Alan Dershowitz, Dinner Chair Patricia Glaser, 2010 Scopus Laureate Frank Gehry, 2006 Scopus Laureate Jamie McCourt, Dinner Chair Richard Ziman
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AFHU Chairman George Schieren, Ronnie Sassoon and Vidal Sassoon, AFHU Honorary Vice President and Honorary Governor of the Hebrew University Board of Governors
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Philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad attended the gala event.
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Ronnie and Vidal Sassoon
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Fellow famed architect Moshe Safdie and Frank Gehry
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Los Angeles Philharmonic President and CEO, Deborah Borda, 2010 Scopus Laureate Frank Gehry, and philanthropist Eli Broad
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From left: Moshe Safdie, HU President Prof. Menahem Ben-Sasson, HU Vice President for External Relations, Carmi Gillon, Vidal Sassoon
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2010 Scopus Laureate Frank Gehry and philanthropist Eli Broad
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Jazz musician Herbie Hancock and producer Norman Lear
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Video producer Freddie Demann and Jazz musician Herbie Hancock
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Herbie Hancock dazzles guests with his performance at the Scopus Gala Honoring Frank Gehry.
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Dr. Arie Belldegrun and producer Norman Lear
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The prestigious 2010 Scopus Award for acclaimed architect Frank Gehry.
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From left: Carmi Gillon, Hebrew University Vice President for External Relations, Ira Lee Sorkin, AFHU Honorary Chairman and Honorary President, and Mike Burstyn, Scopus Gala Master of Ceremonies
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Alan Dershowitz, famed attorney and Harvard University Professor, delivered the keynote address at the Scopus Award Gala honoring Frank Gehry.
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Stanley M. Bogen - AFHU Honorary Chairman of the Board and Honorary President, and Roberta Bogen - AFHU Board of Regents - attended the evening in celebration of Frank Gehry.
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Berta and Frank Gehry with the prestigious Scopus Award.
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Sons Samuel Gehry and Alejandro Gehry celebrate dad Frank Gehry.
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Benita Jacobs - AFHU Board of Regents member, Dr. David Anson, and Renae Jacobs-Anson - AFHU Board of Directors member.
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Moshe Safdie (seated, left), Patricia Glaser, Jane Nathanson, and Jamie McCourt (seated, right) admire the evening's Scopus Award program.
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Drs. Arie Belldegrun and Rebecka Belldegrun flank Prof. Menahem Ben-Sasson.
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From left: Bob and Mindy Mann, Michael and Carol Kurtz, Dr. David Anson and Renae Jacobs-Anson