Hebrew University's 74th International Board of Governors Meeting

American and international friends of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem gathered in Israel for the 74th International Board of Governors Meeting (BOG), June 17-22, 2011.  This year’s theme, Facing Tomorrow, was developed in conjunction with the President’s Conference led by the President of Israel, Shimon Peres. Both popular and stirring events drew visitors from throughout the world and showcased the achievements of Hebrew University researchers.  A highlight of the President’s Conference held at Jerusalem’s Convention Center was a major exhibition, “The Hebrew University Lab: Research Today for a Better Tomorrow.”  The BOG includes a convocation, during which doctoral degrees are awarded, and a number of ceremonies recognizing the commitment of HU friends from every part of the globe.  AFHU proudly lauds American Friends who were honored at this year's BOG.

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  Honorary Doctorate recipient Frances Katz. 

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  Sir James D. Wolfensohn (center) receiving his Honorary Doctorate from President, Professor Menahem Ben-Sasson (left) and Rector, Professor Sarah Stroumsa (right).

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  Honorary Fellowship recipient Ruth Flinkman-Marandy at a ceremony honoring her and late husband, Stan Flinkman (z"l). Ruth and Stan were honored at the Benefactors Wall and at the Wall of Endowed Chairs for the dedication of the Ruth and Stan Flinkman Family Chair in Brain Sciences.

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  Ruth Flinkman-Marandy and Ben Marandy at the Benefactors Wall.

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  Morton Funger receives an Honorary Fellowship from Professor Menahem Ben-Sasson.

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  Honorary Fellowship recipient Clive Kabatznik

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  Robin Zalben at the Wall of Life on behalf of Jay and David (z"l) Coral

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  Wall of Life honoree Arthur Gutterman

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  Michael Lobel with Professor Menahem Ben-Sasson at the Wall of Life

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  Elaine and James Wolfensohn were honored at the Wall of Life.

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  Joyce Brandman on the occasion of the Saul and Joyce Brandman Science Laboratory Building dedication

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  Mark and Susan Alcott at Founders Wall.

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  Left to right: Larry, Claire and Robin Behar at the Founders Wall in memory of Lilian and Joseph Behar (z"l)

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  At the Founders Wall: Aaron Gidding on behalf of his grandmother, Doris Gidding

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  Founders Wall honoree Dr. Miriam Netzer

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  Professor Danny Porath (r), Director of the Harvey M. Krueger Family Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Israeli President Shimon Peres at The Hebrew University Lab Exhibit: Research Today for a Better Tomorrow.

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  Visitors to The Hebrew University Lab Exhibit enjoy enhanced scented roses developed by researchers at The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

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  President Shimon Peres examines hybrid varieties of bell peppers developed by the Robert H. Smith Faculty.

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  Dr. Nadav Katz of the Racah Institute of Physics and the Harvey M. Krueger Family Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnolgy describes his work on quantum computation in superconductor circuits.