Meet the New President Prof. Ron Robin

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UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA MAGAZINE FALL 2016

MEET THE NEW PRESIDENT PROF. RON ROBIN

ISRAEL: AN OCEAN OF POSSIBILITIES IN SIGHT WITH THE NEW ARRIVAL OF SAAB SEAEYE ROV

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45th BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING

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Meet Our New Rector: FEATURES 4 Prof. Gustavo Mesch

Haifa-Shanghai Connection Unites 5 Two Universities and Two Nations Welcome Back Archeological Discoveries Make Prof. Robin 6 International Headlines 2 8 Can ‘Big Data’ Problems be Solved More Affordably? Student Spotlight: CS students turn 9 ordinary drones into ‘smart’ drones Israel Ushers in a New Realm of 13 Law & Education Spotlight Deep-Sea Exploration 14 3D Imaging Helps Recreate the Past 15 Student Spotlight: Digital self-portrait 10 series by BA Fine Art student 16 Inspiring Social Change Cornerstone Laid for the Faculty of 18 44th Board of Governors Meeting Highlights Law Building Meet the University of Haifa’s 2016 19 Honorary Doctorate Conferees 12 20 Friends Around the World MEET the PRESIDENT : PROF. RON ROBIN

The University of Haifa welcomes back Prof. Ron Robin, returning to us as the University’s eleventh president

Professor Ron Robin became the University of Haifa’s What are some of the University new president on October 1, 2016. He comes to us from priorities you plan to address? New York University, where he served as the Senior R.R. - It is imperative for a research university to invest Vice Provost for Global Faculty Development, oversee- in its human capital and leadership and to have flexi- Ping the establishment of NYU international campuses bility in multiple disciplines. Over the next few years in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Prior to his tenure at NYU, the University has plans to recruit some 200 new faculty Prof. Robin spent 20 years teaching at the University of members. The previous administration, led by Mr. Haifa, and served as the Dean of Students for five years. Amos Shapira and Prof. David Faraggi, has made great strides in launching a multi-year program for absorb- “As academics, we What is your vision for the future ing a new generation of faculty and we intend to carry approach problems of the University of Haifa? on their good work. At the same time, we will continue R.R. - A great university should recruit aggres- to invest in cutting-edge infrastructure and concentrate by delving into the sively top academic talent while supplying our efforts into developing generous scholarship programs complexity of human favorable research conditions. This baseline for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, sets the tone for a ‘republic of scholars’ con- and post-doctoral fellows. nature and draw from sisting of a coalition of different academic it our insights that domains, each bringing to the table their own What are some of the challenges you foresee? we could have never contributions to the organization. I believe R.R. - The steady decline of enrollment in the studies of that careful planning and investment in these humanities is a big problem today. The humanities are achieved solely from the foundations will inspire a more powerful integral to creating good science as they provide a vital tabulation of data.” sense of community– one that is strong enough source of critical views. The surge in “big science” is to transform the university into a magnet for another major challenge for institutes of higher learn- - Prof. Ron Robin, the best and brightest and a breeding ground ing, as it demands significant investment in capital President, University of Haifa of knowledge and innovation. equipment.

2 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 “” Our campus is a true microcosm of Israel’s unique ethnic- What sets the University of Haifa which occurs only at the University of Haifa. Nurturing religious- apart from other Israeli universities? this unique diversity will promote security and stabil- R.R. - In addition to creating scientific knowledge, our main ity within our nation, and serve as an example for co- linguistic mission is the expansion of professional opportunities for existence both in Israel and the entire region. social all members of society. We embrace the rich tapestry of mosaic. communities that make up Israeli society. What brings you back to Israel and the University of Haifa? R.R. - Part of our decision was based on family – our chil- We have launched an ambitious shift into the natural dren and grandchildren live in Israel, and we want to sciences. One of our signature programs is marine be closer to them. As for returning to the University of sciences. Learning from the sea is of critical importance Haifa, I am deeply indebted to this institution. It was not only to the University but also to Israel in general, here that my academic career really took off. The Uni- as it pertains to sustenance, transportation, wealth, versity provided me with an opportunity to explore my sustainability and innovation. And to this end we need research interests and develop my leadership skills, and to continue to cultivate this field by attracting top talent really encouraged me to spread my wings. from around the world. We are also a recognized leader in homeland security training, research and education. New Year’s wish for students and staff We are the proud academic host of the IDF National R.R. - That you will all come to regard this university as Security College where senior personnel from the mil- more than just a place of work or academic enquiry, but itary and other branches of the security forces and in- as a great community – a home away from home – one telligence community study for graduate degrees. that cultivates social cohesion and mutual tolerance and respect in our society. Our campus is a true microcosm of Israel’s unique ethnic-religious-linguistic social mosaic. We are bound by shared values and attitudes that promote upward mobility, income equality and egalitarianism in general. Our diverse student body – Jewish and Arab, religious and secular, civilian and military – is a phenomenon

HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 3 INTERVIEW Incoming Rector : Prof. Gustavo Mesch Like our new President, Professor Gustavo Mesch started off his career at the University where the tradition of openness to cross- disciplinary exploration inspired his pioneering research.

Professor Gustavo Mesch is a pioneer of openness to unconventional ideas What are the priority issues in the field of sociological studies of the and the unique cross-cultural backdrop you plan to address? Internet, examining social effects of convinced me to pursue my academic G.M. - I would like to put efforts in striking Pnew media. After completing his BA career here. a balance between undergraduate and and MA degrees at the University of graduate education while promoting Haifa, he went on to earn his PhD in What makes this university attractive research-oriented (thesis) degrees. For Sociology at Ohio State University. He to young researchers? this we must continue to invest in in- returned to the University of Haifa, and G.M. - The University of Haifa is first and frastructure as well as in building on has taught here until now. Since 2013 foremost a research university that is our human capital. We must also leverage he has served as the Dean of the Herta young in spirit – a place where tradi- our strengths in the fields we excel in, “” The and Paul Amir Faculty of Social Sciences, tional walls between departments and like marine sciences, neurobiology, ed- which has grown into one of the faculties were never fully erected. This ucation, humanities, law and political University largest faculties on campus. makes it much more conducive for science, and further explore collabo- of Haifa is interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary rations with academic institutes in young in Why did you choose to study at studies, paving the way for the easy Israel and overseas. spirit – a the University of Haifa? flow of informal exchanges. We are G.M. - The rumor at the time was that currently in the midst of a major re- New Year’s wish for students and staff? place where the University of Haifa had a strong cruiting effort to hire excellent faculty G.M. - Halevai (Hebrew for “my greatest traditional social sciences faculty – which is still to expand and support research at the hope”) is a song composed by two walls true to this day! Once I got here, I University in traditional as well as in popular Israeli musicians. The chorus found a vibrant department with newly emerging fields. I am particular- “If only…” is a wish for peace and co- between faculty and students from diverse ly interested in implementing a system existence. I would like to wish faculty, departments backgrounds including Arab and for the identification of talented students students and staff health, happiness, and faculties Jewish Israelis, Americans and Russians in earlier years of their undergraduate peace and prosperity for the upcoming and I felt that I had a place here, that degree who would make excellent grad- year. We have important challenges to were never I can fit into all this, being an immi- uate candidates. face and together we will make the fully erected. grant myself from Argentina. The sense University of Haifa even better.

4 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 5 HAIFA-SHANGHAI CONNECTION stronger than ever

The ECNU-UH Joint Translational Science & Technology Research Institute – the first large-scale Israeli academic project in Shanghai – marks a massive commitment to academic collaboration in mutual areas of interest between two universities and two nations.

The establishment of a joint research center between the University of Haifa and East China Normal Univer- sity (ECNU) signed in March 2016 is well underway, with construction of the new building commencing earlier this year. The ECNU-UH Joint Translational Science & Technology Research Institute will be the first Israeli academic project in the municipality of Shanghai funded entirely by the Chinese government and private donors, including philanthropist Mr. Shen Wen, Chair- man of Zijiang Group.

“So far there have been five visits to ECNU, with some 70 members of staff and faculty participating. The aim of these visits was to begin to formulate new research collaborations and I am happy to report that some have Top: The new ECNU-UH benefit from the creation of knowledge, scientific already begun to submit joint grant proposals,” an- Joint Translational Science innovation and cultural exchange between students nounced Prof. David Faraggi, immediate past Rector of & Technology Research and academics.” Institute building. the University of Haifa, in his report made during the University of Haifa’s 44th Board of Governors Meeting Bottom left: Landscape The University of Haifa has chosen Prof. Edi Barkai, the in June. “These collaborations provide access to greater rendering of the Zizhu Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, to co-head the technological resources, and open up new funding and International Education joint center. The ECNU-UH Joint Translational Science Park on the ECNU campus. recruitment opportunities for obtaining research grants & Technology Research Institute will serve as a joint and scholarships for graduate and post-doctoral students.” Bottom right: Signing of base for researchers as well as a training ground for the ECNU-UH agreement, doctoral students from both ECNU and the University The international partnership with ECNU has led to March 2016. of Haifa in the areas of life sciences, environmental visits by several senior governmental delegations from science and information systems. Shanghai municipality government with University of Haifa’s senior leadership, including a recent meeting Located at the Zizhu International Education Park on with Mr. Zhu Zhisong, the District Governor of Minhang the ECNU campus, the new building will contain over who arrived to the campus in late August with six senior 53,000 square feet (roughly 5,000 square meters) of Chinese officials. At the meeting, the Governor reaf- research and office space, including state-of-the-art firmed the commitment of his government to the aca- laboratories, computerized classrooms and seminar demic partnership between ECNU and the University rooms as well as individual and collaborative workspac- of Haifa. “This is an important initiative for China and es for graduate students. The total investment in this Israel,” stated Governor Zhu. “Both nations stand to building project is estimated at $3 million.

4 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 5 Discoveries at ancient Hellenistic- Roman city make international headlines What other secrets will University of Haifa archeologists unearth at Hippos-Sussita National Park?

Anitochia Hippos, an ancient Roman city located on lay buried and undisturbed until excavation began in a hill overlooking the Sea of Galilee, may be one of the 2000. The site’s enduring basalt construction and rel- most remarkable and well-preserved archeological atively isolated location atop Mount Sussita has pre- Asites in the Middle East. served it much like it was left in the 8th century, making it one of the most remarkable classical sites in the Middle A team led by Dr. Michael Eisenberg of the Zinman East for archeologists to explore. The Pan mask found Institute of Archeology has made recent headlines in at Hippos; it weighs the international media with two major archeological According to Dr. Michael Eisenberg who heads the over 11 pounds and discoveries at the site. The first, a 2,000-year-old bronze expedition at Hippos, “The mask, and now the mon- measures almost 12 mask of the mythical Greek god Pan, is the largest mask umental gate near where it was found, are continuing inches high and nearly as wide. of its kind ever found. The mask made Biblical Archeology’s to fire our imaginations. This massive gateway nestled “The Top 10 Biblical Archeology Discoveries in 2015.” between two towers measuring over 20 feet high is The second finding, a monumental Roman Gate, sug- evidence of an extensive mysterious compound and gests that the gate structure leads to a large, sacred possibly a sanctuary for the worship of Pan or his fellow ritual compound connected with the cult of Pan or one Dionysus, the god of wine. What rituals took place here of the rustic gods. at Hippos? To answer that question we will have to expand our excavation work and enter it, which may Antiochia Hippos, believed to have been founded around take years to expose.” 160 BC during the height of the Hellenistic Age, today is part of the Hippos-Sussita National Park. In its The current excavation season opened in July with 70 heyday, the city dominated a large region and was a participants from Israel and around the world. Dozens famous city of the Decapolis, a region of 10 Greco-Roman of academics and volunteers arrived from the USA, the poleis on the eastern border of the Roman Empire. UK, Japan, Australia, France, Germany and Holland for Destroyed in 749 CE by a devastating earthquake, Hippos the dig; a large number of them are returning volunteers.

6 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 Photos courtesy of Dr. Michael Eisenberg of Dr. courtesy Photos

“Mysterious gateway outside the city walls (does it lead to a sacred ritual compound?), largest bronze mask of the Greek god Pan ever to be found, seven churches and unique ‘bastion’ are all part of the ancient monumental complex found at Hippos.” The Zinman Institute of Archeology - Dr. Michael Eisenberg of the University of Haifa, Research and excavation work at the Zinman Institute Director of the Hippos-Sussita Excavation Project of Archeology focuses on four major chronological periods: Prehistoric, Biblical, Classical and Middle- Ages. Founded in 1988 through the generous donation of longstanding University of Haifa friends, Betty and Philip Zinman, it is currently headed by Prof. Mina Weinstein-Evron.

Other Major Excavation Projects > Mount Carmel Caves Project at Tabun, Jamal, el-Wad and Skhul on Mount Carmel, directed by Prof. Mina Weinstein-Evron > Tel Dor Excavation Project on the Carmel Mediterranean Coast, directed by Prof. Ayelet Gilboa

To continue its excavations, surveys, and theoretical studies the Zinman Institute of Archeology is in need of further support. For more information please contact the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs and Resource Development.

HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 7 Computational processing is becoming more powerful and solving more affordable ( ‘Big Data’ problems }

In a world where technological progress generates massive amounts of digital data, leaner, faster and more affordable solutions are needed to help sort and analyze Iinformation in real-time. At the University of Haifa, Dr. Dan Feldman and his research students are using Dr. Dan Feldman (right) with his students. coresets (data reduction algorithms) to support better business intelligence and optimize the performance of Feldman and his students are using coresets (as a sta- Dr. Dan Feldman is a simple robots for improved customer service and in- tistical computation tool) to solve fundamental problems leading expert in the field creased cost-savings. emerging in Big Data that affect machine learning per- of scalable data reduction. formance through robotic projects at the Robotics and He arrived to the Universi- ‘Big Data’ describes the volumes of data sets streaming Big Data (RBD) Lab. One of these projects involves ty in 2014 to set up the from all aspects of our lives in unprecedented amounts, autonomous navigation of ordinary toy drones using Robotics and Big Data collected from posts on social networks, readings from low-cost (but very safe) ‘simple’ hardware with strong (RBD) Laboratory, after sensory technologies, digital pictures and videos, to novel algorithms [more on next page]. Other projects completing a post-doctoral GPS signals from mobile phones and other data sources include the development of gesture control armbands fellowship at MIT and estimated at 2,500,000,000,000,000,000 a day! Com- – the future of wearable technology and human-com- Caltech. The Lab serves monly used software tools are incapable of processing puter interaction that lets you control technology (like a large number of all this information in real-time. your phone, computer, and even industrial machines) undergraduate and hands-free using only gestures and motion. The group graduate students. Dan Feldman, Assistant Professor at the Computer has also recently begun to apply coresets in determin- Science Department, is introducing a new approach to ing differential privacy in solving cloud computation solving ‘big data’ problems plaguing the IT industry. security challenges. “The idea is to extract statistical “I hope to bridge the gap between mathematical theory data from large datasets while preserving the privacy and engineering applications,” explains Feldman. and anonymity of its users – we refer to it as private “Coresets are a new paradigm that can help us process coresets or sanitized database,” relates Feldman. more accurate results of bigger and more complex datasets faster than ever. Unlike compression technique According to Feldman, “The main breakthrough in this (like ZIP or MP4), coresets is a problem dependent data field is that we now have a general framework coreset reduction technique that allows us to solve the problem for any number of processing challenges. My goal is to faster by order of magnitude. With smaller datasets, bring this to the attention of engineers, analysts and running times are improved while only marginally data scientists so that they may apply them to their compromising the original data.” research or in solving complex business problems.”

8 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 Could this be the attendant of the future? SMART DRONES STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ABOUT THE TEAM Soliman and Ibrahim are both graduates of the prestigious Etgar Program, which selects outstanding high-school students to complete an undergraduate degree in com- Imagine having a small flying robot assigned to help puter science at the University of Haifa in tandem with you navigate through complex grounds and large their school studies. Last November they won first place buildings such as airports, shopping malls, hospitals in the HACKaDRONE college student competition sponsored by the Moona Technology and Space Center in the and even university campuses – in such a world Western Galilee for their ‘parking drone’ – an autonomous you’ll never get lost again. quadcopter capable of finding a parking space best suited to the driver in terms of distance and other pre-de- At the Robotics and Big Data (RBD) Laboratory, a team fined preferences via image of Computer Science students are developing inexpen- processing algorithms. sive real-time tracking systems that will turn ordinary toy drones into autonomous drones, capable of navi- Michael and George are Agating through complex grounds and buildings. both new immigrants. Soliman Nasser (PhD student) and his lab partner Michael arrived to Israel Ibrahim Jubran (MSc student) are developing state-of- from Russia when he was the-art algorithms based on coresets that will be able 18 years old. After com- to track and localize flying robots. With the help of pleting his army service, research assistant Michael Volgin and BSc student George Students at the University he began his BSc degree in Computer Science at the Kesaev, the team succeeded in creating a low-cost of Haifa’s RBD Lab. University of Haifa. Along the way he overcame various tracking system to ultimately replace commercial financial challenges which did not deter him from con- systems that are up to a hundred times more expensive. tinuing his studies. George came to Israel on the “Na’ale” Program (Hebrew acronym for “Youth who Immigrate The main challenge is stabilizing the drones using large Before their Parents) from the Ukraine when he was only amounts of data collected from cheap sensors such as 14 years old. After completing his army service he enrolled 3D cameras, electroencephalography (EEGs) and iner- in the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of tial-measurement unit (IMUs). This is achieved by Haifa. calibrating the movement of the drone to a carefully chosen set of points or markers (such as visual features The RBD Lab also attracts international students from or even stars in the sky) collected by sensors within a leading universities to conduct their research under the virtual world. Defining the automatic selection of these guidance of Dr. Feldman. One such student is a senior ‘smart’ set points is a key challenge. Once this appli- Tufts University undergrad named Tomer Lee Shapira cation runs smoothly it can be adapted to indoor or who came for a two-month internship program through outdoor environments. The team is also working on the ‘Onward Israel’ run by the Jewish Agency. He is working development of a low-cost docking surface for the drone on a home automation security network using simple, to be able to recharge easily and swiftly, as its flight time low-cost parts that will enable a ‘twist the lock’ shut is considerably short at 7-8 minutes. of the front door through a cell phone.

HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 9 ISRAEL: AN OCEAN OF POSSIBILITIES

or centuries we have depended on the ocean for IN SIGHT food, transport and our livelihood, with ocean- based businesses contributing more than $500 billion to the global economy. Today, our seas A new realm of deep-sea exploration is and oceans are serving as increasingly viable opening up with the arrival of Israel’s sources of energy with their vastly untapped first advanced underwater robot natural gas reservoirs and potential for renewable resources, such as wind, wave and tidal power. Yet, we have barely begun to scratch the surface of deep-sea exploration.

The discovery of large gas reserves nearly five years ago off of Israel’s Mediterranean coast captured public attention and spurred the scientific community into deep- sea exploration. Until recently, the technology needed to reach remote and deep-water environments was largely inadequate.

And now a new era has begun. Thanks to the generous support of The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Leon H. Charney School for Marine Sciences will welcome Israel’s first underwater Remotely Operat- ed Vehicle (ROV) at Haifa Bay in Fall 2016. The newly purchased state-of-the-art Seaeye Leopard by Saab is one of the most powerful ROVs in its class. Outfitted with the most advanced multi-sensory imaging and data collection instrumentation (including robotic arms), it offers exceptional maneuverability - even in strong currents - and can perform delicate sub-sea sample collection tasks and installations while being controlled in real-time by researchers. The ROV is designed to operate at intense pressures for extended periods and at depths of up to 9,800 feet (3,000 meters) below the sea surface. To put these depths into perspective, that’s the length of 16 football stadiums or a 500-story building, where pressure on a single fingernail is equal to 660 pounds (or 300 kg)!

“First and foremost, this powerful ROV will be used for scientific study, education and research to advance our knowledge of the ocean,” explains Prof. Zvi Ben-Avraham, Founding Director of the Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences and Head of the Mediterranean Sea Research Center of Israel (MERCI). “It will facilitate studies in a wide range of fields, from diverse disciplines within oceanography, including marine and environmental biology, geology, and geophysics, to the study of maritime civilizations. We also intend to use it to further the national interest in exploring offshore natural gas and deep sea deposits of methane hydrates and for coastal monitoring operations. It will serve as a platform for testing various technological developments such as underwater propul- sion, acoustic sensors, optical imaging systems, robotic manipulators, and as a teaching tool for researchers, students and technicians.”

10 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 “”The Mediterranean Sea, with its unique marine ecosystem and abundant biodiversity, has been a cradle of world civilization throughout the ages and a focal point for world affairs till today. The new ROV will be maintained by the Hatter Depart- Almost completely surrounded by land, the ment of Marine Technologies and housed at the Helmsley Mediterranean is a puzzle of tectonic regimes deep-sea coastal facility located at the Israel Oceano- graphic and Limnological Research Institute (IOLR) in and a rich basin home to unique maritime Haifa’s Shikmona neighborhood. The ROV serves the species and abundant natural resources entire marine research community in Israel through just waiting for discovery. MERCI - a consortium of seven universities, a college and two governmental research institutes, working in - Prof. Zvi Ben-Avraham, Founding Director of the Leon H. Charney partnership under the leadership of the University of School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa and Head of the Haifa to address an unprecedented array of scientific, Mediterranean Sea Research Center of Israel technological, economic, security, and environmental challenges and opportunities resulting from the rapid development of the Eastern Mediterranean offshore.

Scientists believe that through ocean exploration we will be able to ‘fill the gaps’ of information needed to better understand ocean dynamics that affect environmental change, which in turn will lead to well-informed policy decisions. Deep-sea exploration may help us predict climate change as well as extreme events such as tsunamis, and could reveal more about the mysterious life forms living in deep waters with therapeutic potential for the development of life-saving drugs and therapies for cancer and other degenerative diseases.

A Trusted Friend to Israel and the University of Haifa

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust’s support of student scholarships. The generous funding (l-r) Prof. Ron Robin, grantmaking program in Israel supports leading insti- will allow the Center to expand its future research President of the University of Haifa, tutions and initiatives that seek to strengthen the na- agenda to include initiatives that focus on climate and Ms. Stephanie tion’s leadership in scientific, technological and medical sea level changes, sustainable underwater energy Cuskley, Chief research, its healthcare services and preparedness, and sources as well as environmentally responsible coastal Executive Officer, and its standing in the world. development. Ms. Ariella Saperstein, Israel Program Officer, of The Leona M. and In May, 2014, the Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded Over 200 guests attended the dedication of the Helmsley Harry B. Helmsley the University of Haifa a $7 million grant to establish deep-sea facility at Shikmona, held during the Univer- Charitable Trust, the Helmsley Charitable Trust Mediterranean Sea Re- sity of Haifa’s 44th Board of Governors Meeting in June. and Prof. Zvi Ben- search Center in order to advance the fields of marine Amos Shapira, immediate past President of the Uni- Avraham, Founding Director of The Leon sciences and offshore energy development in the region, versity of Haifa, said, “Today we are touring new H. Charney School of and to further strengthen the University’s leading role laboratories and facilities which were only a dream – a Marine Sciences. in these fields. The grant has enabled the University to hopeful wish – a couple of years ago. The new Helmsley establish a shallow-water coastal monitoring station Center – advancing interdisciplinary research in fields at S’dot Yam and a deep-sea coastal facility at the Israel from marine geophysics and marine biology, to offshore Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute. energy exploration, environmental studies and maritime The funding was also used towards the purchase of a law – is a remarkable achievement for the University, remotely operated underwater research vehicle, the and a great achievement for the State of Israel and for establishment of state-of-the-art marine laboratories, science worldwide.” expansion of international collaboration efforts, and

HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 11 New Home for the Faculty of Law Cornerstone laid at the future site of the new Faculty of Law building

A rendering of the future building of the Faculty of Law.

One of the highlights of the 44th Board The University “Having our own building will enable leading law schools offering of Governor’s Meeting was the corner- “” us to better meet the needs of our ev- path-breaking legal education, inno- of Haifa and stone laying ceremony for the new er-growing student body while vative legal clinics and world-class home of the Faculty of Law. “Our the Faculty strengthening student-faculty collab- research centers, including the Minerva Ofaculty has literally outgrown its of Law are oration. It will provide a place where Center for the Study of Rule of Law current facilities,” stated Prof. Gad students, researchers and faculty can Under Extreme Conditions, the Haifa Barzilai, Dean of the Faculty of Law. outstanding come together to study, learn, and de- Center of Law and Technology, the The ceremony was attended by special examples to liberate,” noted Prof. Barzilai. The law prestigious International Academy guests Supreme Court Justice Salim the rest of program at the University of Haifa is for Judges, supported by The David Joubran, a past honorary degree re- one of the fastest growing academic Berg Foundation, and the new cipient from the University of Haifa, Israel and programs on campus, with over 1,000 Center for Cyber, Law and Policy. Chief Justice of the District Court of to the world law students at all levels – LLB, LLM Haifa Yosef Elron, BOG members from that Jews and and PhD. The Faculty is known for its progressive around the world, faculty members curriculum that reaches beyond and students. Arabs can “The law is the backbone of our de- teaching basic legal concepts and doc- peacefully mocracy,” emphasized Justice Salim trine. It imparts knowledge from The seed funding needed for the con- coexist, learn Joubran at the dedication. “But, it is related disciplines needed by future struction of the new Faculty of Law equally imperative that we promote legal practitioners and scholars to building has been made possible by and work with respect for human rights. The Univer- navigate challenges to social justice generous gifts provided through the one another sity of Haifa and the Faculty of Law are and equality posed by a swiftly Friends of the University of Haifa from outstanding examples to the rest of changing global society. Switzerland and France. According to towards Israel and to the world that Jews and Mr. Yariv Sultan, Vice President for achieving Arabs can peacefully coexist, learn and The new 31,000 square foot building will Development and External Relations, a common work with one another towards achiev- house under one roof state-of-the-art “This project is an example of the ded- ing a common good. Students of the teaching and research facilities that will ication, collaborative efforts and cre- good. Faculty will be better lawyers and cit- include computerized classrooms, an ative fundraising initiatives led by our -Salim Joubran, izens for having shared their experi- auditorium, faculty offices and facilities Swiss and French Friends Associa- Supreme ences in an academic environment that for legal clinics and research centers. tions.” Mr. Alex Karpov, representing Court Justice demands critical thinking and the the Swiss Friends Association, and Dr. pursuit of equality for human rights Additional support is needed to help Eyal Chvika, his counterpart on the through tolerance and mutual respect.” complete this building project. For Board of the French Friends Associa- more information please contact the tion, who were instrumental in launch- The University of Haifa’s Faculty of Law Office of the Vice President for External ing the building campaign, unveiled is the youngest university law school Affairs and Resource Development. the plaque to mark the site of the new in the country. Established in 1992, it faculty building. quickly grew to become one of Israel’s

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Equalizing Access to Education The Faculty of Law’s Clinic for Law and Educational Policy strives to promote equal opportunity in Israeli schools.

Since opening its doors five years ago, the Clinic for Law added Haran Reichman. “Thanks to their efforts and and Educational Policy has become a leading force in expertise, the educational rights of many children protecting the education rights of children and teens I have often heard have been realized. The Clinic will continue to strug- from disadvantaged communities through advocacy, “” gle for equality in education in Israel.” it said by students high impact litigation and legislation. that participating S The Clinic for Law and Educational Policy is one of eight “Our students conduct real clinical practice and bring in the legal clinics legal clinics at the University of Haifa, all of which their experiences back to the classroom, contributing has been one receive partial funding from the Municipality of Haifa to reflective legal education and discourse,” explains for their activities. The clinics provide legal advice and Dr. Tammy Harel Ben-Sahar, Academic Director of the of their most representation while promoting social change and the Clinics for Law and Social Change. “The clinics provide meaningful and rights of minorities, the disabled, women and the them with an exceptional opportunity to learn about life-altering elderly, in criminal law, technology, housing, education their true responsibilities and roles as lawyers. The and environmental policy. The aim of all of the clinics work they do in the Clinic has a profound effect on experiences in is threefold: to utilize the law in order to promote social them. I have often heard it said by students that par- their legal justice and the common good, to complement the ticipating in the legal clinics has been one of their most education. students’ legal studies and instill in them social respon- meaningful and life-altering experiences in their sibility as future lawyers, and to function as research -Dr. Tammy Harel legal education.” and investigative laboratories of law. Ben-Shahar

Every year, in the months of August and September, in preparation for the new school year, the Clinic for Law and Educational Policy operates a hotline to grant legal Clinics for Law and Social Change: assistance and representation to parents and students • The Legal Feminism Clinic whose rights have been infringed upon. This year, the students, under the supervision of Advocate Haran • The Law and Educational Policy Clinic Reichman, the Director of the Clinic for Law and • The Law and Technology Clinic Educational Policy (and the Professional Director of the Legal Clinics), have dealt with about 100 cases, among • The Legal Clinic for Human Rights in Society them the discriminatory refusal of the town of Petah • The Legal Clinic for the Rights of the Tikva to enlist five children of asylum seekers to kin- Arab-Palestinian Minority dergarten. Other cases include a student with epilepsy who claims that he is not receiving the medical care • The Public Defender and Criminal needed in order to safely attend school, several cases Justice System Clinic of charging of unlawful fees in public schools, group- • The Clinic for Law and Maritime ing students by academic ability in public schools, Resources Policy inadequate learning conditions in Arab schools, and many other issues. “Our students work tirelessly,” • The Legal Clinic for the Rights of the Elderly

12 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 13 3D-IMAGING Helps recreate the past

University of Haifa visualization technologies help “” We hope that archaeologists piece one day the together information software will from ancient be able to read civilizations. ancient scripts Original line drawing. inscribed on artifacts and cross- reference this If a picture is worth a thousand words, information a 3-dimensional picture may be invalu- across able – especially to archaeologists who seek to reconstruct cultural objects collections from shattered or broken pieces. Today, - Prof. Ilan Shimshoni 3D imaging has become critical to applications in medical and scientific visualization, urban planning, archi- 3D reconstruction of drawing. tecture and design. will improve archeological data col- Prof. Ilan Shimshoni and his team at lection while providing opportunities the Department of Information for cross-referencing which may lead Systems in collaboration with the Uni- to greater insights into relationships versity of Haifa’s Zinman Institute of between past societies. Archeology and Prof. Ayellet Tal from the Technion-Israel Institute of Tech- “We hope that one day the software nology, have developed a 3D imaging will be able to read ancient scripts in- software that mimics traditional ar- scribed on artifacts and cross-refer- cheological manual drawings, enabling ence this information across collec- the efficient scanning of dozens of tions,” explains Prof. Shimshoni. As 3D Model Colored 3D model with objects per day. The system provides part of the GRAVITATE initiative, the

shading enhancement Shimshoni Illan of Prof. courtesy Illustrations rapid visual recognition of artifacts, Israeli group is developing additional exposing grooves and ridges and illu- software tools to improve archeolog- minating patterns through 3D color ical processing and data management. What’s GRAVITATE? shading, for a more realistic and accu- These visualization tools will allow rate illustration of objects. As a result, archaeologists, historians and museum Gravitate stands for Geometric it drastically reduces costs and time curators to reconstruct shattered or Reconstruction And noVel semantIc associated with traditional documen- broken cultural objects, identify and reunificaTion of culturAl heriTage tation methods which are to a large reunify parts of a cultural object that objEcts. It is funded by the European extent manual. may have been separated across col- Union’s Horizon 2020 research and lections, and recognize visual associ- innovation program. Shimshoni and his colleagues are ations between cultural artifacts to participating in a cross-disciplinary improve the process of piecing history European consortium. The GRAVITATE back together. Project is an initiative tasked with creating a set of 3D visualization tools that

14 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 15 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT 3D-IMAGING Ariel Warhaftig Photos: Helps recreate the past When the ‘Digital’ Medium is the Message Shada Zuabi’s innovative digital art project explores the complex nature of Israeli identity

The 2016 Annual Student Exhibition at the School of the “While Shada masquerades, peeling off layers of her Arts showcased an inspiring and impressive display of identity and disguising her skin tone in an attempt to “” modern art, abstract and surrealistic paintings and ar- suit the stereotype on her journey to self-discovery, This is a tistic works incorporating video and digital influences. her portraits imitate a photograph or digital painting very special T that deceives the viewer. Intelligently and artfully, school – One noteworthy project was a self-portrait series by Shada lures the viewers into questioning their own undergraduate student Shada Zuabi, whose work pio- perception – is the woman portrayed in the series the a whole neered a new digital art medium. “Shada developed a same individual or is it a collection of different women? building unique drawing and painting language by constructing And am I looking at a drawing or photograph?” asks dedicated to realistic images from thousands of tiny color spots Ben Ron. “What makes this project especially alluring painstakingly drawn side by side and one over the and insightful is the distinct integration and pairing of the arts… on other,” explains Aya Ben Ron, Shada’s art instructor the technique to the content which causes viewers to any given and academic advisor at the School of the Arts. “What dwell on the question of identity, which in reality is day you will resulted was a multi-layered painting with two simul- also not always easily definable.” taneous impressions: a carefully constructed image and see artwork a ‘digital pixel’ effect.” Shada Zuabi grew up in the Muslim village Naora (in on display, Hebrew , in Arabic ) in a traditional and theatrical In her series of five digitally drawn paintings, Shada supportive Muslim home. “My parents have always poses as a woman from different Israeli identity groups: been my greatest admirers,” recalls Shada. “Through- rehearsals Jewish orthodox, Muslim Arab, Circassian, Ethiopian out grade school and then in high-school they encour- and and Russian – each time wearing a different ‘mask’ to aged me to develop my creativity and sent me to art hallways suit the persona. The paintings were made in Photoshop workshops at neighboring Ein Harod (housing one of using a pressure-sensitive digital pen. the first art institutes in Israel). I chose to study art at filled with the University of Haifa because of the wonderful facil- music. “My project was as a journey of self-discovery,” notes ities available to young artists. This is a very special -Shada Zuabi, Shada. “I chose to explore my identity by experiment- school – a whole building dedicated to the arts… on any a recent graduate ing with my own reflection. I attempted visual given day you will see artwork on display, theatrical of the School of role-playing, embedding my portrait into stereotypes rehearsals and hallways filled with music.” Fine Arts, referring of Israeli women. I began with an identity that is fur- to the Dr. Hecht thest from my own – the first self-portrait was me as Shada is undecided as yet on her plans for the future. Arts Center an Israeli-Ethiopian woman.” She is considering graduate studies in fine arts or art building at the University of Haifa therapy; one thing is certain, her future will be connected to art.

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“” During the 2016 Board of Governors The concept of “Tikkun Olam” is not merely a slogan Flagship Program, led by Prof. Roni Strier from the School Meeting, the German at the University of Haifa. Since its founding nearly a of Social Work of the Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Friends hosted a half century ago, the University’s mission of social Studies, is a first of its kind in Israel. The program is con- reception for students responsibility has been paramount to its commitment ducted in cooperation with the Municipality of Haifa and participating in its to academic excellence in teaching and research. The the Leo Baeck Education Center. sponsored academic University supports and develops a wide range of aca- projects, six in demic and extracurricular programs that provide stu- “The program underscores the connection between all. The reception dents and faculty with opportunities for building unity community involvement and excellence in cultivating featured greetings in the community and making a positive social impact social capital and research,” explains Prof. Strier. “It by the German promoting multiculturalism on campus, in Haifa, and combines teaching, academic research and social ac- Ambassador to Israel, well beyond the city’s borders. In the process, these tivism in the community through the integration of H.E. Dr. Clemens programs generate a spirit of social cohesion that shapes academics (students and faculty), professionals, social von Goetze (a guest the future leaders of social change. activists and community members in community action of the Haifa Center projects.” Since its establishment five years ago, more for German and Community Projects than 1,000 University of Haifa students from all our European Studies), The Flagship Program combines faculty members, students faculties took part in hands-on community work and a dialogue about and administrative staff who work towards reducing levels socially-oriented academic courses. In addition, a empowerment and of polarization, promoting solidarity and encouraging the diverse group of 150 professionals, social activists and coexistence with integration of marginalized groups in Israeli society. The residents of inner-city neighborhoods participated in Sonja Lahnstein-

16 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 on-site courses offered by the program, dealing with “I learned more about myself through ‘Access for All.’ real issues including life-skills training, employment, The program empowers you. I guess before I didn’t believe education, child development, and public health. The in myself but now I see that I can succeed… and it all experiences of participants aptly sum up the profound started here.” – Program participant. impact. “I realized that the program is actually helping me – it “We were here and the best lecturers came to us, the best empowers me and provided me with self-confidence and tools and the richest knowledge were made accessible to has made me what I am today. It’s like magic, we truly us – in our homes!” – Program participant. are promoting society.”– Teaching instructor.

“The course strengthened my sense of commitment to the The International MA Program in Child Development recog- community. I now understand that the way to social nizes that empowering children from underprivileged change is through cooperation with the community, communities is a critical investment for a brighter to- this way their voice can be heard.” – Social work student. morrow. Offered by the Center for the Study of Child Development in conjunction with the University’s The Jewish-Arab Community Leadership Program, International School, the program attempts to do just today in its 11th successful year, facilitates dialogue and that – to train and prepare professionals to lead and multi-cultural social interaction between Jewish and advance initiatives in developing countries to improve Arab students. Generously sponsored by the German the lives of children at risk. To this end, the curriculum Friends Association and the David and Inez Myers was designed to support the UN Millennium Develop- Foundation, the program seeks to confront deep-seat- ment Goals global partnership to reduce extreme ed prejudices, foster respect and tolerance, and develop poverty. This summer, the International MA Program joint leadership for social change. Student participants in Child Development, generously supported by Mr. take part in weekly meetings, academic training Eytan M. Stibbe (Vital Capital Fund) and the Open courses throughout the year, and volunteer in mixed Society Foundation, celebrated the graduation of its Arab-Jewish neighborhoods. second cohort of twenty-one students from 13 countries. Official representatives of Myanmar, Cameroon, “The Jewish-Arab Community Leadership Program has Ghana and the Philippines attended the graduation opened up to me a whole new world of cultures, customs, ceremony, which was led by the program’s director, and values… I have learned to become more accepting of Prof. Avi Sagi-Schwartz. Essabela Fewo from the others ....” notes Bat-El Ashkenazy, BA student majoring Republic of Cameroon delivered an impassioned ac- in Political Science and Middle East Studies. ceptance speech on behalf of her classmates: “Now that we are going back home, let the passion for helping children “I believe that the program succeeded in building a group continue to be our driving force so that together we will be of leaders who are creating change with the help of pos- able to improve the lives of the children and their families… itive energy, knowledge, support and tools which the Long live the MA program in Child Development, long live course and the experience being in the program provided,” the University of Haifa, and long live the State of Israel.” related Weaam Shaheena, BA student in the Depart- ment of Mathematics. Kandel, President of Graduates Inspiring Social Change the German Friends University of Haifa alumnus, Dr. Germaw Mengistu, is Association and Vice Academic Empowerment Programs a shining example of a graduate who has made a giant Chairman of the ‘Access for All’ is a unique program opening up oppor- leap for his community. Dr. Mengistu is an Ethiopian- Board of Governors, tunities for higher education to adults from difficult born Jew who immigrated to Israel in 1991. Two decades and Dr. Dalia Fadila, socio-economic backgrounds, effectively promoting later he won a national short story competition that is President of Al equal access to a university education. Today, some having a lasting impact on the educational system in Qasemi Academy, 2,400 students participated in the program all over Israel. A recent decision by the Ministry of Education and a keynote Israel offering various annual courses in law, medicine, will make his tale entitled “A Dream at the Price of address by Prof. psychology, economics, and business administration Honor” the first literary work on Ethiopian Jewry to be Majid Al-Haj, given by 95 graduate instructing students. ‘Access for included in a new literature curriculum in Israeli Founding Director All’ at the University of Haifa is in its second year, with public schools for the upcoming school year. Dr. of the Center for over 400 students. Each year 100 new students join Germaw Mengistu earned his PhD from the Department Multiculturalism the program, with completion rates reaching 80 percent. of Communication in 2016. During his studies, he was a and Educational The program is generously sponsored by Doron Livnat, recipient of a doctoral scholarship provided by the Research. an honorary doctorate degree recipient of the Univer- Polonsky Foundation in the UK. The University of sity of Haifa, the Matanel Foundation and the Planning Haifa faculty, student body and staff are very proud and Budgeting Committee (PBC) for the Council of of his distinguished accomplishments. Higher Education in Israel. Both students and teaching instructors have benefited tremendously from their participation in the program.

HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 17 44th Meeting In four event-packed days chaired by Prof. Alfred Tauber, members of the of the Board, faculty, students and guests celebrated University achievements, welcomed new members, remembered Board of Governors longtime friends and honored the distinguished accomplishments of honorary degree recipients.

Remembering Leon H. Charney The Board of Governors paid tribute to Saluting 2016 Israel Prize Winner the late Leon Charney, lifetime Hon- Prof. Emeritus Eviatar Nevo orary Chairman of the Board of Gover- The Board of Governors celebrated the nors of the University of Haifa and remarkable research accomplishments generous and longstanding supporter. of Prof. Emeritus Eviatar (Eibi) Nevo and Leon Charney was an American philan- his recent award of the prestigious Israel thropist, lawyer, political advisor, Prize in Life Sciences Research. Prof. and critical contributor to the Israel- Alfred Tauber, Chairman of the Board of Egypt peace treaty – and above all a Dedication Ceremony of the Herta and Governors, related, “When I first met staunch friend of the State of Israel. Paul Amir Social Sciences Complex Eibi all I could think of is Ben Gurion The Herta and Paul Amir Faculty of Social reincarnated – a real force of nature. He His vision and support led to the es- Sciences was dedicated in a special cer- is an extraordinarily productive and cre- tablishment of the Leon H. Charney emony in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. ative scientist, who has been acknowl- School of Marine Sciences, Israel’s only Amir and their family. “They say that edged internationally for his vast con- graduate school of marine sciences. social sciences is the study of man and tributions to evolutionary biology.” “Leon had a huge impact on this Uni- human society, so it is very fitting that versity,” said Prof. Tauber, Chairman we dedicate our faculty to two individ- The Prize Committee noted that Prof. of the Board of Governors, “The School uals who have dedicated themselves to Nevo is one of the fathers of modern evo- of Marine Sciences, which he made helping their fellow man and society,” lutionary biology, broadening and wid- possible, will be seen as an inflection stated Dr. Shai Gabay of the Department ening our knowledge of biological species point in the history of the University of Psychology at the event. and their adaptation to changing envi- of Haifa – and we speak of it already ronments. Prof. Nevo founded the Uni- with great pride. Its future and poten- The $10 million gift from Herta and Paul versity of Haifa’s Institute of Evolution tial is simply enormous and he saw with Amir will enable the extension of the in 1973 and served as its academic head great insight and foresight what this Social Sciences Complex that will house until 2008. He continues to conduct his potential may be.” new laboratories and graduate student important research until today. workspaces, and provide a physical A tribute video highlighting his im- home to some of the Faculty’s cut- pressive activities was screened in the ting-edge departments. “The Univer- presence of Mrs. Tzili Charney, and a sity is a conduit, and a magnet for tal- group of Mr. Charney’s friends and ented people,” said Mrs. Amir. “By its loved ones who flew in from the US mere presence in this city it empowers especially for the occasion. Leon H. Haifa, the northern region and the se- Charney passed away on March 21, 2016 curity of Israel.” at age 78.

18 / HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 HIGHEST “I will carry a lasting memory of each of my fellow honorees, of their achievements and the immense contribution that they have made to a better HONORS understanding of the dynamics of a changing global Meet the University of environment. We commend the University of Haifa’s Haifa’s 2016 Honorary contribution to scientific research and academic Doctorate Conferees excellence, and for the support you have given to many young professionals all over the world who have gone back to build not only their own economies but also to network in exchanges of progress. I am proud that I have been invited to join this sterling group of achievers.” - H.E. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, from her speech on behalf of the honorary doctor recipients

Dr. Gyongyver & Prof. David Nirenberg, USA Mrs. Herta Amir, USA Prof. Shafi (Shafrira) Mr. Lee Kohrman, USA Mr. Peter Kadas, UK for his research and for her contribution Goldwasser, Israel/USA for his efforts in for their contribution analysis of the to higher education in for her ground- fostering values of to the advancement of complexity of Israel in particular, breaking contribu- equality and for his higher education and relations between and her longstanding tion to the develop- contribution to the cancer research at the Christians, Muslims support of the ment and promotion Ethiopian communi- University of Haifa. and Jews in the University of Haifa. of encryption and ty in Israel. Middle Ages. data security.

Prof. Daniel Kahneman, Mr. Doron Livnat, Israel Prof. Bruce Bueno Prof. Charles Milgrom, H.E. President Ellen Israel/USA for his exceptional de Mesquita, USA Israel Johnson Sirleaf, 2002 Economics assistance to for his excellence in for his role in Republic of Liberia Nobel Prize Laureate disadvantaged the field of interna- promoting the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize for his rare academic groups in Israeli tional relations and development of Laureate courage that allowed society and his studies on conflict, novel drugs through Mr. Robert Lantos, for her vision, him to integrate support of study and Canada war and peace. groundbreaking courage and insights from research of the for his lifelong theoretical and willingness to march, research in psychol- Holocaust at the contribution to the applied research at against every risk and ogy into the field University of Haifa. Canadian film the University of every obstacle, along of economics. industry, for his Haifa, and his a path that has led her unwavering support support of the people to peace and of the State of Israel, “Ambassadors prosperity and her and for combating Online” program. struggle for equal anti-Semitism and rights for women. the BDS movement.

HEIGHTS / FALL 2016 / 19 Friends around the world tapping new sources of charitable giving

Investing from the heart The University’s Friends Associations have been instrumental in securing some $5 million for invest- The generosity of our friends around the world ments and research over the past four years through “” the Carmel-Haifa Economic Corporation Ltd., the tech- has been a driving force in the tremendous nology transfer organization of the University of Haifa. development of the University. Thanks to the support of our worldwide network, the University Combining investment with philanthropy has become an increasingly popular philanthropic channel for donors today has grown to include more than 20,000 around the globe to leverage their giving and achieve students and 1,200 research and teaching staff, the greatest impact with their charitable resources. seven faculties, eight schools, and 72 world- Carmel-Haifa, led by CEO Elka Nir, recently launched the “Carmel Fund,” which offers investors and donors class research centers and institutes. an opportunity to participate in the incubation, nurturing and success of start-up high tech companies. The Fund aims to bring seed companies, especially in the life sciences, from the innovation stage to market. Capitalizing on golden opportunities Friends Associations are also tapping the University’s Friends Associations from around the world are lending ‘human’ resources to creatively showcase research proj- their support to this exciting venture by sponsoring ects of potential interest to audiences around the world. promotional events featuring University scientists Faculty members traveling to conferences or academic who have founded Haifa-Carmel companies. Events summits are being featured as guest speakers at lectures were held around the world in major international and parlor meetings. This strategy has proven very business centers, including London, Zurich, and successful in generating interest in the University and Chicago. Last month, Prof. Fuad Fares, a cancer re- in sparking strategic collaborations between other searcher who founded CanCure, now part of the researchers or potential donors. Haifa-Carmel portfolio, presented his research on mushroom-based drug treatment for pancreatic cancer at events in Chicago and Zurich.

MARCH JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Sao Paulo US Speaking Tour Tel Aviv Los Angeles London Palo Alto A delegation from the Faculty Dr. Dan Schueftan, Director of Over 150 Israeli officials and Prof. Sharon Poliakine of the Prof Avi Sagi-Schwartz, Head of Prof. Ofra Mayseless of the of Education, headed by its the National Security Studies business leaders attended the Department of Fine Arts and the International MA Program Department of Counseling Dean, Prof. Lily Orland-Barak, Center, met with friends and Annual Gala of the Israeli Academic Head of the Hecht in Child Development, spoke at and Human Development met with the President of supporters in Philadelphia, Friends Association Business Museum, met with board the Haifa for Children Dinner in and former Dean of the “Hebraica,” the largest Jewish Boston and New York to Leaders Forum, kindly hosted members and longstanding London, celebrating the Faculty of Education, spoke

2016 community center in South address topics ranging from by the Portuguese Ambassador, friends of the University to University of Haifa and Israel’s at an Israel Cultural America, to explore new US-Israeli relations to the H.E. Miguel de Almeida e discuss the role of the School exceptional and life-changing Connection event about her approaches for enhancing the Iran Agreement. Sousa. University of Haifa of the Arts in Israel’s vibrant work in global communities. recently published book The city’s Jewish education system. alumnus Lt. General (ret.) arts and culture scene. Caring Motivation: An Benny Gantz, former Chief of Integrated Approach. Staff of the IDF, delivered the keynote speech.

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ONE-YEAR MASTER’S EXTENDED MASTER’S Study PROGRAMS PROGRAMS in Archaeology Maritime Civilizations Art Therapy Exploring the prehistory and Exploring coastal and underwater Interdisciplinary studies employing paleoenvironment of the Mount archaeology, marine biology and the principles and practices of the Carmel region (UNESCO World ecology, maritime history, maritime visual arts and psychology Heritage Site and a biosphere reserve) geology, and geomorphology International MBA Child Development MBA Specializing in Sustainability With strong regional emphasis e nature of child development and A Global Green MBA program on doing business in and with how it applies to the lives of children and emphasizing environmental East Asian countries their families in developing countries and social sustainability International Relations, Dual Degree German and European Studies MPH in Health Systems Policy In cooperation with the Institute Germany, Europe, and the European and Administration of International Relations, Union through an interdisciplinary A Global Health Leadership and University of Warsaw Israeli perspective Administration program for a rapidly changing global health landscape MSc in Marine Geosciences Holocaust Studies Covering exploration geophysics, Israel’s first multi-disciplinary, National Security Studies seafloor mapping, remote sensing, English-language, graduate program Examining the complex geodynamics, tectonics, marine and in Holocaust Studies interrelationship between the social, coastal sedimentology, geochemistry, Haifa political, ethical, diplomatic, chemical and physical oceanography International Relations and Diplomacy economic and military dimensions of Specialization in Diplomacy Studies national security Social Work (new program opening in 2017-18) Israel Studies Peace & Conflict Management Focusing in on social work practice In-depth study of the State of Israel Focusing in on the Middle East conflict in a multicultural society covering the history of the Zionist with emphasis on conflict movement to the present day management tools and techniques

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