Volume 26 - Issue No. 2, 2018-2019
In this issue: • New Discoveries in World Heritage Site • Fostering a Culture of Excellence in Research • “Students Think We Perform Magic” A MESSAGE FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR In the Spirit of Saint Paul VI
Bethlehem University was established in 1973 following the historic visit of Pope Paul VI to the Holy Land in 1964. He wanted to help the Palestinian people and the spirit that created that desire was present in many of his actions as pope. In October 2018, Pope Francis canonized Paul VI as a new Saint.
In the spirit of St. Pope Paul VI, Bethlehem University continues to seek to help the Palestinian people by creating an environment of respect and religious mutuality. Thus, Bethlehem University strives to show that it is possible for Christians and Muslims to live and work together as well as play and pray together.
However, it is in the nature of our relationships, the way we organize our students, and the way we engage them in their studies that we aim to show our students that they are precious individuals, loved beyond their wildest dreams by a God who is suffering with them, by a God who is walking with them, by a God who is calling them to live life to the full.
This issue of Bethlehem University magazine features stories about scientific discoveries in a world heritage site and a tutoring program led 4 by volunteer English language tutors.
The first feature highlights the work of Bethlehem University’s Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability. In a valley near Bethlehem, scientists from the Institute have been uncovering exciting results. The second story highlights a student-support program, for which native English speakers were recruited to help.
In the student corner, we highlight a student-based science outreach program that aims to communicate scientific concepts in new and accessible ways to high school students. The graduate section boasts a 9 story regarding an alumna who defied all odds to reach her dreams of becoming a nurse and eventually the head manager of a hospital.
New to this issue, we include a section on “Profiles in Philanthropy”, which includes donors and friends of Bethlehem University. NBA Coach George Felton talks about why he decided to support Bethlehem University.
Your prayers and support are essential in continuing St. Paul VI’s vision of supporting the Palestinian people at Bethlehem University. Without the help of the worldwide community, the good work we aim to do in Palestine would be impossible. We are deeply grateful for the support we 10 receive and so thank you for continuing to think of our students.
Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdD Vice Chancellor Published by the Advancement Office Editorial Committee Ms. Jenny Hodali BU ’08 Br. Denis Loft, FSC Mr. Jarred McKinney Mr. George N. Rishmawi 11 12 Mr. Isaac Sahhar Contributors Ms. Rula Eid BU ‘17 Dr. Michael Hanania Ms. Rania Hazboun BU ’96 Dr. Jamil Khader Mr. Shane Littleton Dr. Maggie McCarty Ms. Amjaad Musleh BU ’15 Ms. Haneen Musleh BU ’07 Ms. Shahinda Nassar BU ’05 Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh Br. Dominic Smith Ms. Donata Vogelsang Ms. Hanadi I. Younan 13 14 Design and Printing Creative Ad Design & Print Co. Ltd. www.creative-ad.com Cover Photo by: Elias Handal (at Al-Makhrour Valley)
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News...... 4 Against All Odds...... 13 Bethlehem University Foundation Bethlehem University Foundation...... 8 Donors Meet Scholarship Students ...... 14 Electronic address New Discoveries in World Heritage Site...... 9 Fostering a Culture of Excellence in Research..... 16 www.bufusa.org [email protected]
Volunteers Tutor Students...... 10 Profiles in Philanthropy...... 17 Mailing address P.O. Box 355 Student Corner...... 11 Thank You Donors...... 18 Beltsville, MD 20704-0355
Empowering Students...... 12 Visitors...... 22 Location address 6001 Ammendale Road, Suite 200 Beltsville, MD 20705 USA NEWS Oncology Conference Held on Campus The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University held its first International Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing Conference on 4 December 2018.
Four research papers were presented by Faculty members from varying institutions and universities in the UK, all of which engage with cancer patients.
Other contributions included research papers from Palestinian researchers from universities and local institutions such as the American University in Jenin, the Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem, the King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan, and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Pope Paul VI Canonized as Saint
Bethlehem University joined Christians around the world in giving thanks for the canonization of Saint Paul VI on 14 October 2018. Eventually, following the 1964 visit of Pope Paul VI to the Holy Land, three Institutions resulted: the Ephpheta Institute for hearing-impaired children, Tantur Ecumenical Institute, and Bethlehem University.
In 1973, Bethlehem University became the first registered and the only Christian university in the Holy Land, fulfilling Palestinians’ wishes of having a university in their own homeland. From the beginning, Bethlehem University has been a joint venture between the Vatican and the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Thanks to St. Paul VI’s efforts, the strong relationship between the Vatican and Bethlehem University Photo from the visit of St. Paul VI to the Holy Land continues to this day.
Cultural Heritage Protection Project The Palestine Museum of Natural History at Bethlehem University held a launching event for the "Building the Capacity to Protect the Palestinian Land and Heritage through Museology and Ecotourism" Project on 27 November 2018.
The project is funded by the British Council through the Cultural Protection Fund and is implemented by the Museum in partnership with Masar Ibrahim (Abraham Path). It aims to preserve and protect the Palestinian cultural heritage related to natural and agricultural history in Palestine.
BETHLEHEM 4 UNIVERSITY Grand Master of EOHSJ Visits President of Malta Lectures on Bethlehem University "Tourism for Peace" The President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, visited The Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Bethlehem University and gave a lecture titled “Tourism for Sepulcher of Jerusalem (EOHSJ), His Eminence Edwin Peace” on 31 January 2019. Cardinal O’Brien; the Governor General, His Excellency Ambassador Leonardo Visconti di Modrone; and a delegation In her lecture, she explained that tourism can open a wide of Knights and Ladies visited Bethlehem University on 4 area of rapprochement between people, especially in February 2019. Bethlehem. President Coleiro Preca said that the people of Malta view, with utmost importance, the suffering of the Members of the EOHSJ appeared visibly happy to be touring Palestinian people. campus and were delighted to meet our students. Their visit ended with lunch at the training restaurant of the Institute of She continued, “Our visit today to Bethlehem University Hotel Management where students provided quality food and is to emphasize our long-established relations with the service. Palestinian people, whom, we believe, have the right to self- determination and fundamental human rights.” The EOHSJ is an international Catholic order that supports Christians in the Holy Land and a longtime friend and Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray thanked President Coleiro supporter of the University. Their continuous support has Preca for her visit, stating that it “shows our students that contributed to many projects and scholarships at Bethlehem people are standing in solidarity with them.” University.
Patrons of the Bethlehem University Foundation Visit Campus
Bethlehem University welcomed a group of Patrons and friends of the Bethlehem University Foundation on campus on 28 February 2019.
Led by John Schlageter, the Foundation’s Executive Director, the pilgrimage was directed by Monsignor Walter R. Rossi. Among the group were Her Excellency Valencia Camp, DGCHS; Patrons Suava Salameh, Joe and Mary Clare Starshak; and Her Excellency Michele Bowe, Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to Palestine.
John Schlageter, Suava Salameh, and Valencia Camp visited campus prior to the pilgrimage and toured the future site of Cardinal Foley Hall and the Library. The Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy contributed 1.5 million dollars for the construction of Foley Hall. The Library will be named in honor of Suava Salameh’s parents during a dedication ceremony scheduled for the Spring of 2020.
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 5 Alumni Reunions in Bethlehem and Abu Dhabi The Alumni Relations Office hosted two October reunions for Bethlehem University graduates.
The reunion in Bethlehem (pictured above) took place on campus for the graduates of the Institute of Hotel Management. In Abu Dhabi, the Friends of Bethlehem University group held the event at the Crown Plaza Hotel.
Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray thanked the graduates, stressing the University's keenness to communicate constantly with older and more recent graduates alike. Alumni and their Children Celebrate Christmas on Campus The Alumni Relations Office organized the annual alumni Christmas party for the graduates and their children on 4 January 2019. CNEWA - Pontifical Mission for Palestine sponsored the event.
A new initiative by the office called the “Alumni Club” was announced during the celebration. In order to join the club, graduates are invited to support the University through hiring recent graduates or giving small donations.
Yunus Social Business Centre The Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration launched the Yunus Social Business Centre during the “Bethlehem University Social Business Day” on 14 December 2018.
Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray expressed his gratitude to the University of Florence which helped Bethlehem University establish the Centre. Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus said that “the center is about giving freedom to the young people to imagine and create things that change the world.”
Dean Dr. Fadi Kattan said Bethlehem University is constantly working to provide students with the skills that make them job creators not seekers. Bethlehem University has joined the network of more than 60 universities around the world that have similar centers.
BETHLEHEM 6 UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT
Bethlehem University Tourism Institute BUTI edges closer to moving into the new Mount David property as 40% of the construction is complete. Internal work continues and the project is set to be finished by November of 2020. The project is implemented by UNRWA through a grant funded Honorary Doctorate Awarded to by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the Saudi Fund for Development. Suad Juffali Bethlehem University presented Mrs. Suad Husseini Juffali with an honorary doctorate recognizing her contribution to education, civic services, and philanthropic activities, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 30 October 2018.
Bethlehem University acknowledged Dr. Juffali for her longstanding support of the University’s educational mission. In accepting this recognition, Dr. Juffali stated, “I am inspired by the hard and endless work Bethlehem University is doing to achieve the vision and mission for our youth in Palestine.” Cardinal Foley Hall Progress Report Construction on Cardinal Foley Hall is underway with about 30% of the outside structure being complete. Within the building, partitioning of the first floor into various rooms has begun. Elsewhere, workers continue to use scaffolding in developing the structure. Completion date is expected in June 2020.
Palestine Museum of Natural History Czech Republic Donates Solar Architectural plans to construct green buildings that will house the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability Panels educational exhibits, halls, workshops, and more are now Bethlehem University held a handover ceremony of the new available. We received a generous donation of $400,000 of the 30KW solar photovoltaic panels that were installed on the needed funds and we seek sponsors for building or furnishing this rooftop of its 125 year-old De La Salle Building. new jewel (nearly $2 million total needed). Donations are sought not just of money but of expertise, furniture, books or other in The project, supported by the Czech Republic through the kind donations. Czech Republic Development Cooperation, was implemented For more information http://palestinenature.org or email by Brothers Engineers for Contracting, Excellent Systems [email protected] Co., at the instigation of the Palestinian Energy Authority.
Vice President for Advancement Brother Denis Loft, FSC in Make an online gift now: thanking the people of the Czech Republic for their generous https://www.bethlehem.edu/support/waystogive support stated, “Solar power is a way of reducing carbon emissions and ensuring a better life for future generations.”
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 7 BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOBU-GB Foundation Presents Awards and Names Honorary Patron On 15 November, the Bethlehem University Foundation honored friends of Bethlehem University and the Foundation, Mr. John E. Steger and the Bethlehem Association Scholarship Fund, and invested several Patrons at a reception at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC. The evening was graciously hosted by His Excellency, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray is working with Friends of Bethlehem University – GB Charity to publicly launch the charity. Planning is underway for his visit to London June 5 and 6, Glasgow June 7, and Liverpool June 8. Readers are invited to Brother Peter's presentations on Bethlehem University "The Archbishop Pietro Sambi ‘Star of Bethlehem’ Award for Services to in the Palestine/Israel context. the Bethlehem University Foundation" was presented to Mr. John Steger in Please contact FOBU-GB for further recognition of his 13 years of service and leadership as a founding member of information about their choice of venue the Board of Directors of the Foundation, including four years as Chairman. by email to [email protected] or by writing to the below address. Donations can be made online on the website https://www.bethlehem.edu/ fobu-gb/donate or cheques can be made out to Friends of Bethlehem University – GB Charity and mailed to: 68 Goldington Ave, BEDFORD, MK40 3DA England "The Pio Cardinal Laghi Founders Award for Outstanding Support to UK residents can see the reverse side of Bethlehem University" was presented to the Bethlehem Association their address labels for further details. Scholarship Fund for its generosity in scholarship gifts, assisting over 250 Friends of Bethlehem University – GB students at Bethlehem University since the inception of the program. Dr. Charity, is a fully Registered Charity Edward Hazbun, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, accepted the award in the UK (Reg. No. 1178996), and is on behalf of the Bethlehem Association Scholarship Fund. eligible for Gift Aid. On December 1, Archbishop William Lori hosted a reception in Baltimore. During the evening, Archbishop Lori was invested as an Honorary Patron of the Bethlehem University Foundation in appreciation for his service and his ministry on behalf of the Christian David Smith and Palestinian Ambassador communities in the Holy Land. Dr. Hussam Zomlot
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25 April 2019 Patrons Reception at the Residence of the Holy See to the United Nations, New York City
14 November 2019 Awards Reception at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC, honoring The Most Reverend Gerald F. Kicanas and the Northwestern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
BETHLEHEM 8 UNIVERSITY New Discoveries in World Heritage Site
Palestine contains diverse habitats for through using research to create and such a small country and is biologically implement a long-term conservation more diverse than some countries ten framework and management plan. times its size. For the first time, the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and This multifaceted project is funded Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem by three grants from the Darwin University is carrying out projects that Initiative, National Geographic Society, protect both people and nature. and the British Council. It is also the first project in Palestine to receive Several plant species are declining an Explorer grant from National rapidly due to political and other Geographic. human pressures. PIBS has been at the forefront of studying these effects. Amazing results are already being discovered, such as the first PIBS is focusing its effort and attention echolocation data for bats and the first on Wadi al-Makhrour, a valley located study of mushrooms in the region about 7km south of the Old City of since 1940. The scientific team is also Jerusalem and about 6km northwest of discovering new records of insects the Old City of Bethlehem. The valley Wadi al-Makhrour and snails. Other team members focus is integral to the Western Aquifer Basin, is the last remaining on enhancing organic agriculture the most important water source in biodiversity-rich area and permaculture in the valley and Palestine. south of Jerusalem promoting agritourism and ecotourism. According to Darwin Project Manager, and close to the city of The PIBS team has gathered significant Rami Abu Saad, “the valley was Bethlehem. cultural heritage data related to nature designated by UNESCO as a World and agriculture in this world heritage Heritage Site because of the ongoing PIBS Director site. Put together, this work will be Canaanitic agricultural practices and Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh an exemplary integrated system that beautiful landscapes.” promotes interests of nature and people in the Holy Land. The PIBS is researching ways to preserve the diversity of fauna, flora, Excavations in the valley show that agriculture, and culture in the valley. humans have used the valley since the Middle Bronze Age (1500-1200 BCE), through the Hellenistic period, and even early Islamic Periods. Modern Palestinians have inherited this rich cultural history and still utilize the valley today.
The PIBS team aims to protect al-Makhrour valley from urban encroachment and biodiversity loss
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 9 Volunteers Tutor Students
“Being able to receive help in English advance their language skills at their instruction. The whole endeavor is from native speakers will open many own pace, support them in fulfilling the coordinated by one of the volunteers. doors for me in the future,” Kloteld requirements of their courses, and equip Zreneh says. them with life-long learning skills. "Watching the students become more comfortable in English is rewarding,” Kloteld is one of about 100 students The program started three years ago said George, an American volunteer. who signed up for an English tutoring with faculty in the English Department program this semester. and a number of the Christian Brothers Brother Peter Iorlano, coordinator of dedicating specific hours during the Institutional Values and volunteers, The English Department found it week for tutoring. adds “in the process, the volunteers necessary to supplement the classroom had a more fulfilling experience than experience with a more individualized It expanded with the help of the they expected both professionally and or small group tutoring service for all Lasallian Brothers network; volunteer personally.” the students who need or want it. native speakers were recruited to help. Exceptional students in the English The Brothers community on campus This realization led to the establishment Department are also dedicating their hosts the volunteers who come through a free tutoring service in English for the time to tutor freshmen. the Lasallian network. The volunteers entire student body. and retired Brothers constitute a On any given day, the volunteers see up dependable workforce. “We have noticed that more and more to 15 students and offer personalized incoming students are less proficient in English and need to be placed in a course of intensive English,” the Chairperson Ms. Hanadi I. Younan said.
“Then, we soon realized that not only did we need two levels of English, one at the intensive level and another at the intermediate/pre-academic level; we also needed individualized tutoring to make-up for the gap in their knowledge of English.”
As Kloteld’s comment demonstrates, the reaction of the students who receive the service is very positive. They come to realize that the hours they spend with the tutors help them
BETHLEHEM 10 UNIVERSITY “Students Think We Perform Magic’’
“The students’ reaction during science was the first of its kind in Palestine and fairs is our source of motivation and open to the public. Many families and inspiration. School students think Sunshine4Palestine students came from neighboring cities we perform magic when they see the logistically, morally, and to attend the fair. experiments,” group leader Randa financially supported us Alobayyat said. Being registered with the European to promote science among Physical Society through the Young Randa is one of twenty five students students aged 8 to 18 years Minds project, the students collaborate who run a science outreach program in old. to develop scientific, networking and the West Bank called Science4People. outreach activities to extend the love of Dean of the Faculty of Science The team demonstrates physics science to young Palestinians. through simple experiments that can Dr. Michael Hanania be performed with easily accessible Science4People has been receiving extra materials. attention and care from the Faculty of desire to move away from traditional Science at Bethlehem University with Sunshine4Palestine, a British / Italian pedagogical methods is an effort to hopes to expand and reach even more non-governmental organization, helped appeal to the change in learning style students in the coming months. a group of computer science and physics among younger generations. students at Bethlehem University to start the outreach program nearly two The team organizes interactive science years ago. fairs for students in various primary schools to bring the power, utility, and The team aims to communicate fascination of science to students who scientific concepts in new ways. Their are lacking science equipment as well as resources.
In April 2018, four members traveled to Italy to receive training in assembling, programming, and maintaining 3D printers. They were gifted a 3D printer to be used at Bethlehem University.
With international success under their belts, the team hosted their first science fair in Bethlehem in August 2018. It
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 11 BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY MATTERS UNIVERSITY
Empowering Students to Become Individual Learners
Bethlehem University is shifting current practices. This enabled the students to Based Learning and the Massive Open teaching methods from a teacher- learn the skill sets the current job market Online Courses (MOOC) since these centered to a learner-centered approach expects from graduates of institutions of methods benefit his students. via implementing the Erasmus+ higher education. METHODS project. For example, Ms. Paola Handal is focusing her English and Education course on Problem Based Learning, in which students engage with open- ended problems. This method helps students develop desirable skills such as knowledge acquisition, group collaboration, and communication.
Dr. Huwaidah Rabie is using the flipped classroom approach in her Math course. This approach enables the course participants to watch video lectures at METHODS at Bethlehem University Utilizing METHODS, Bethlehem home while increasing the quality of enables students to learn 21st century University aims to improve the class interaction. skills, and encourages independent, quality of teaching and learning by creative thinking. The faculty also incorporating technological tools both benefit from the student-centered in and out of the classroom. pedagogy.
Bethlehem University staff from several “We welcome cooperation that can departments, along with colleagues better equip our faculty and students to from Jordanian universities, trained develop more effective practices as we in the use and implementation of move further into the 21st century,” Dr. METHODS. Dr. Hala Nassar serves as Nassar concluded. the Project Coordinator and Ms. Tina Hazboun serves as the Instructional Bethlehem University cherishes Technology Specialist. the opportunity of taking part in METHODS. Through it, faculty and Dr. Nassar stated that “through In his Human Resources Management students collaborate to overcome METHODS, Bethlehem University course, Mr. Mahdi Kleibo is the obstacles that Palestinians face cemented its involvement in the EU implementing Problem and Project regarding academic development and Erasmus+ Capacity Building Program.” Based Learning as it best served labor market needs. By bridging this teaching engagement with the students. gap, Bethlehem University hopes to Each member has incorporated new educate a better prepared generation of teaching methods to their respective Dr. Suhail Odeh from Information and graduates. courses that enhance their teaching Computer Sciences is using Project
BETHLEHEM 12 UNIVERSITY BETHLEHEM GRADUATE PROFILE UNIVERSITY
Against All Odds Success story of Rula Eid
After high school, I was at a crossroads: to get married or substandard care but was given a few weeks for potential continue my education. These were the options my father redemption. gave me. I chose married life. The Israeli Ministry of Health granted them permission A few months after my marriage, I got to continue with 50 patients until the ministry pregnant with triplets: two boys and a was able to reassess the quality of care at girl. However, I got divorced soon the hospital. I worked very hard and in 6 after I gave birth. I had to raise my months the hospital was allowed to care children on my own. I needed a for 75 patients. source of income. After this success, I was granted I did a short physiotherapy flexible working hours which enabled course and started working as me to meet my study requirements. an assistant nurse at a hospital I was also helped in covering my while my triplets were at a university fees until I graduated. nursery. I was rejected by Al-Makassed Hospital nursing After graduating, I was promoted to program because I was already Head Manager of the hospital which is working, and they only took students now operating at full capacity. I was also fresh out of high school. approached by Bethlehem University to join as a Nursing Clinical Instructor, which I have A year later, I approached Bethlehem accepted with aims to transfer my knowledge and University to study nursing. They were reluctant to experience to my students and future colleagues. accept me, but the dean at the time was eager to give me a chance. I was then directed to the Qubeibeh Nursing This success story Program. I enrolled without knowing where Qubeibeh was showcases women’s even located. empowerment and the chance given to Rula For the first two years, I was working night shifts at to realize her potential. a hospital in Jerusalem. This allowed me to take day Thanks to this opportunity, classes. It was not easy, but my determination to succeed Rula has a successful outweighed the exhaustion. career of helping others in addition to being a loving My third year at the University was less tiring but single mother. equally loaded. I was given an administrative position at the hospital. It was set to close down due to issues of
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 13 Donors Meet Scholarship Students On Campus
United Holy Land Fund 3 September 2018
“A team from the United Holy Land Fund has the pleasure of visiting Bethlehem University twice a year. In the fall of 2018, Hajjeh Fadwa Naji and I, Haj Mohammed Aburmishan, were lucky to meet the students who are supported by the UHLF Scholarship Grant Program. This scholarship honors the late Ayoub Talami, a supporter of the UHLF. His wife and children Yousef, Ghassan, and Lamise are carrying on his legacy by supporting deserving students at Bethlehem University.
The students of Bethlehem University are among the most accomplished students in Palestinian Universities. The smiles on the faces of these students tell a story of hope and resistance. We are privileged to have met each of the 30 unique students UHLF supports. We believe that education is the key to success and that investing in students is investing in the future of Palestine. Long May it Last.” Haj. Mohammad Aburmishan on behalf of the United Holy Land Fund
H.E. Most Reverend Sir Gerald F. Kicanas, D.D., KC*HS Endowed
Scholarship 15 October 2018 “Our parish school here in Arizona has been getting redecorated and we were looking for some inspirational art work to help us. I immediately thought of the chapel at Bethlehem University where I had been privileged to visit in October of 2018. That thought also brought back memories of our meeting with Ropina Bahnan, the young lady who received the "H.E. Most Reverend Sir Gerald F. Kicanas, D.D., KC*HS Endowed Scholarship" which is a project of our Lieutenancy and Area. Ropina is a young Christian scheduled to graduate this June with a degree in Early Childhood Education. It was wonderful to meet her and see the joy and hope in her eyes as she looks forward to a future of possibilities which would not have existed without the education she is receiving through Bethlehem University. She made such a positive impression on both myself and our pilgrimage group as we saw the results of the endowment. We continue to pray for her and all the students, faculty and staff of Bethlehem University.” Father Michael Bucciarelli on behalf of the EOHSJ- USA Western Lieutenancy
BETHLEHEM 14 UNIVERSITY Naseem Shqueir 20 November 2018 Endowed Scholarship “The Naseem Shqueir Endowed Scholarship was initiated by Naseem’s family to memorialize his life. My son Naseem passed away in 2010 while hiking shortly after the completion of his undergraduate studies at Washington State University. The scholarship aims to preserve his memory in education, the area he valued most. Because of his love of education, we devote this scholarship to needy students with good academic record. We believe financial burden should not prevent students from receiving an education.
Through this scholarship, we are proud to share in the achievements of the recipient of the award. We hope our generosity and Naseem’s legacy will inspire them to likewise help others achieve their educational dreams. We are very pleased that Bara’h Rayyan, a student with excellent academic achievement, has received this semester’s scholarship. By investing in our motivated youth, we keep Naseem’s love of education alive.”
Professor Adnan Shqueir, Bethlehem University Biology Department
Lady Rose Benté Lee Endowed Scholarship
28 February 2019
"When I first met H.E. Lady Valencia, she was very welcoming and supportive. I felt that she was more of a parent than a donor. I was honored to learn that my scholarship memorializes Lady Rose Benté Lee, a deceased member of the EOHSJ- USA Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy. H.E. Lady Valencia Camp conveyed to me the passion that Lady Rose had for education, a passion I also share because of the difference it can make in students’ lives. Thus, I’ve chosen to study preschool education in order to instill young minds with the joy of learning. After graduation, I intend to pursue graduate studies to become the best educator I can. I cherish my meeting with H.E. Lady Valencia because now she is more than just a name. She passed on to me the greetings of members of her Lieutenancy. I thank God for this scholarship and His abundant blessings. May the soul of Lady Rose Benté Lee rest in peace.” Rawand Awad, 2nd year, Preschool Education major student
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 15 BETHLEHEM RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Fostering a Culture of Excellence in Research A tremendous shift is taking place in Later this year, Dr. Suhail Odeh is project called “Beyond Text”. This the conversation about the culture of expected to continue this collaboration. project is concerned with bringing arts- excellence in research at Bethlehem Their shared research project is an based practice research into education. University. exploration into the field of artificial intelligence. The project aims to develop modules One trend has been promoting and that equip a wide range of education encouraging collaboration and practitioners in different fields partnership with researchers and We need to reach out to to develop innovative arts-based research communities around the world. approaches in research, assessment and international research evaluation. There have been a few partnerships, communities and become mobilities and bridges available to participants in the The researchers who are collaborating Bethlehem University faculty members internationally can also now publish and students. These include the production of significant their research in the Bethlehem Palestinian German Science Bridge, and transformative research, University Journal. In 2016, Bethlehem the Palestinian Quebec Science Bridge, knowledge, and innovative University signed a distribution the Lasallian Research Platform, and agreement with Pluto Journals Ltd., an patents. Erasmus Plus. independent, scholarly and international journal publisher. “These opportunities aim at increasing Professor Jamil Khader the research output of the faculty, This makes Bethlehem University enhancing their visibility in the world, Journal available to research and establishing the University’s Specifically, they are developing an communities around the world through reputation as a leading research algorithm-based system that relies on “JSTOR”, a digital library utilized in institution in the region,” stated Dean of different sensors, networks, and data academic circles. This will help ensure Research Prof. Jamil Khader. analysis to make intelligent traffic the internationalization of research at lights. Bethlehem University. The Palestinian Quebec Science Bridge made it possible for numerous They hope to reduce traffic researchers at the University to congestion by employing collaborate with Canadian researchers intelligent traffic light in their respective fields. For example, systems that can adapt Sherin Hazboun partnered with to fluctuations in traffic professors from the Département density. d'Informatique (Department of Through Erasmus Plus, Dr. Computer Science) at the Université de Hala Rashed is partnering Sherbrooke in Quebec. with the University of Chester as part of a collaborative international
BETHLEHEM 16 UNIVERSITY BETHLEHEM PROFILES IN PHILANTHROPY UNIVERSITY NBA Coach George Felton San Antonio Spurs
I had not heard of the only Christian/Catholic university in Joined by friends and colleagues, I established the Basketball the Holy Land until a friend insisted that I visit Bethlehem Friends of the University Scholarship Fund through the University. Realizing that it is run by the De La Salle Bethlehem University Foundation. In under two months it Christian Brothers, and myself educated by a similar order was fully funded, far exceeding my hopes and expectations. of religious brothers, I was excited to witness its work of This goes to show the power and impact of sharing the providing Christian higher education in the West inspiring story of Bethlehem University with friends. Bank. Because of the Basketball Friends of the I was impressed by the colossal University Scholarship Fund, students at dreams of these students, who seek Bethlehem University can pursue their to change the world from the dreams of a college education in an ground up, hoping to usher in a environment where each student new peace in a troubled area of is seen and heard, thanks to the the world. dedication of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, faculty, and Bethlehem University staff. is building up the Holy Land through education George Felton was a college and preparing its students basketball player and is now a for their future careers in professional basketball coach. the region. With the high In 2010, he joined the staff of the San unemployment in the West Antonio Spurs, an NBA Team based Bank, I believe it is up to us to in Texas, USA. He has been the Director help these students to flourish, so of College Player Personnel for the Spurs that their greatest imaginings can be since 2018. achieved.
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BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 17 Thank You For Your Generosity to Bethlehem Dr & Mrs Marcello Bisotti Memory of Baby Mary Dannoun Corporation for $100,000+ Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand O'Hagan Industrial Electricity Signum Fidei Mr Robert F. Comstock Project Loving Care Society/ De La Salle Collegiate High Darwazah Foundation Fatmeh Abu Al-Suud Fund School USA EOHSJ - Grand Magisterium EOHSJ - Canada, Montreal Reach Education Fund Dr Guy & Mrs Gisela DiSpigno Erol Foundation Lieutenancy Religious of the Assumption Diocese of Arlington Mr & Mrs Jose Said Saffie EOHSJ - USA North Central Mr & Mrs Brian C. Rogers Diocese of Springfield Illinois Mr Ghassan & Dr Suava Lieutenancy Rotary Club Bethlehem His Eminence Timothy Salameh EOHSJ - USA Northern SiParadigm Diagnostic Cardinal Dolan Dr George L. Zarur Lieutenancy Informatics Inc. Dr Hani Shawa Foundation EOHSJ - USA Southwestern Sisters of Our Lady of Sion Dr Kathleen Batato Egan - In Lieutenancy Australia memory of Brother Joseph $50,000+ Friends of Bethlehem Terre Des Hommes Neary FSC Founders’ Club University in Ireland Foundation Ecce Homo Convent/Notre The Breast Cancer Research John A. Quinn Foundation The Jerusalem Fund Dame de Sion Foundation - USA Latin Patriarchate of Konsul Dipl.-Kfm. Michael EOHSJ - England & Wales Custody of the Holy Land Jerusalem & Palestine Wirtz Lieutenancy Development for Environment Medical Aid for Palestinians Eton Lane Foundation Food & Rural Affairs Ministry of Education & William Guy Evans Jr. KC*HS Mrs Nelly Hirmas de Elsaca Higher Education $1,000+ Ms Elizabeth Falco EOHSJ - Canada, Toronto Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Vice Chancellor’s Mr & Mrs George F. Felton Lieutenancy Trade – New Zealand Fidelity Brokerage Services EOHSJ - USA Western Münster University of Applied Club LLC Lieutenancy Sciences Anonymous - Lebanon Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Erzbischöfliches New Zealand Embassy Cairo Anonymous - (4) USA Fieldpoint Private Securities Generalvikariat Köln OXFAM - NOVIB Dr & Mrs Edward Abraham LLC European Union - AFRAT Mr Nader J. Qumsieh M.D. Mr & Mrs Bob & Jane Friel Indiana University Schwab Charitable Fund Dr & Mrs Samir Abu-Ghazaleh Dr & Mrs Joseph Garcia-Prats Bloomington Jack & Nan Steger Advisors Charitable Gift Fund Hani Qaddumi Scholarship Mr Rafic Y. Mansour UNICEF Ahdaf Foundation Murex S.A. United Holy Land Fund Mr Saed J. Al-Budeiri Lois Harr & John M. Reilly Salvatorian Sisters Milwaukee University of Washington John & Monica Alexandra Edward & Janet Hazboun Schmidt Family Foundation Mrs Hanan Urick Arab Islamic Bank Helen Brach Foundation Ms Olivia Ward Archdiocese of Washington The Most Reverend Richard Assumptionist Fathers Higgins $25,000+ Ms Marlene Barakeh Ms Rita Houlihan Trustees’ Club $5,000+ Mr Richard D. Barnes Mr & Mrs Samuel S. Hoyle Chancellor’s Club Basilica of St. Michael Ibdaa Cultural Center Anonymous - USA Basilica of the National Ivanhoe Parish Australia Capital Trust Anonymous - USA Shrine of the Immaculate Andrew & Diana Jezycki Christian Brothers Community Bethlehem Association Conception Michelle Jezycki - Bethlehem University Scholarship Fund Ms Barbara Boigegrain Mr Bassem A. Kardoush CNEWA Canada Charles Foundation Charitable Mr & Mrs Elias S. Botto Mr & Ms Steve Karel EOHSJ - German Lieutenancy Trust Paul Boyd & Kathy Dunne Brian Katulis Colonel Richard S. Flahavan Mr James L. & Dr Hildegard Mr & Mrs Paddy Bradford Sir & Lady Paul Keller KC*HS KC*HS Charles Helen & Frank Brady Carolyn & Elias Khoury Friends of Bethlehem College des Frères Jerusalem Mr Robert Brass The Honorable Justice University GB Charity DAI - PMDP The Most Reverend Mark E. Francois Kunc German Association of the De La Salle Provincialate UK Brennan The Reverend Robert Kurvers Holy Land Jerusalem Office EOHSJ - USA Northwestern The Most Reverend Timothy Ladah Foundation Holy Land Christians Society Lieutenancy Broglio JCD Mrs Mary L. Levin Mrs Suad Husseini Juffali Eternal Word Television Brothers of the Christian Col. John Linsenmeyer KCHS Missio Aachen Network Inc. Schools - Eastern North Lutheran World Federation Pontifical Mission for Friends of the Holy Land - America - In memory of The Reverend John M. Malone Palestine Palestine Brother Thomas Scanlan FSC Marion Charitable Trust Sovereign Military Order of German Association of the Calipari Foundation Inc. Ms Maura McArdle the Temple of Jerusalem Holy Land Mr & Mrs James Carney Dr Thomas & Mrs Sally German Society for Mr & Mrs Paul Carroll McGovern International Collaboration Deacon James E. Carper & Brother Mark McKeon FSC Gingrich Foundation Inc. $10,000+ Teresa Carper Mr Tom McWalter Jack Thomas Inc. Realtors Chairman’s Club Catholic Health Association of The Reverend Gerald Medici Mr Fuad & Mrs Micheline the United States Pamela & Robert Mertz Anonymous - Australia Kattan Dr Claudia Chaufan Major General & Mrs Michael Anonymous - BU’78 Mr Bernard Kilroy Mark & Jane Chopko Nardotti Jr. Anonymous - (2) USA L'Oeuvre D'Orient Christian Brothers Conference Ms Sandra O'Neal Mr & Mrs Elias Aburdene Mr John McFadden Christian Brothers of the Orthodox National Charitable Arab Student Aid Mr John B. O'Hagan - In International USA Midwest Society
BETHLEHEM 18 UNIVERSITY University and Bethlehem University Foundation September 2018 – February 2019
PalTel Group Foundation Foundation Congregation USA Ms Kathleen Brown Mr & Mrs Malvin A. Pavik Fam Trip Group members USA St. Victoria Church USA The Reverend Terry Bruce Richard & Jane Rodeheffer Faten Organization The Reverend Monsignor Dorothy C. Buck Ph.D Mr & Mrs Robert Rogers Mr & Mrs Daniel Ferry Archimandrite Robert L. The Most Reverend Neal Manford D. Hotchkiss & Mary Dorothy & Michael Finnigan Stern James Buckon Ryan-Hotchkiss Mr Patrick Fitzgerald Drs Grace Grant & Dennis Ms Layla Cable Saint Mary's Press The Reverend Todd E. Foster Tierney Mr Philip Cain The George & Rhonda Salem Bob Gareis Tree of Life Educational Fund Her Excellency Valencia Camp Family Foundation Mr John Joseph Garvey Inc. LGCHS Dr & Mrs Fritz Scheuren George O'Brien & Joseph Mr Ronald Valade Dr & Mrs Joseph Capizzi Dr Diane Shammas Linberg Charitable Mrs Constance van Wesemael Mr Charles M. Carella Esq. Alicia & Patrick Shepherd Foundation LC*EOHSJ Mrs Catherine Carey Shubanu Bethlehem E.V. Knight Commander Robin Vanguard Charitable Mr & Mrs Eugene J. Caruso Mary Cassaretto Simon Graham-Brown KC*HS Mr R. Dudley Webb Brother Thomas P. Casey FSC Dr Clayton S. Sinyai Mr George Gunning KC*HS Mr & Mrs Benjamin Weiner Catholic Development Fund Mr Dave Stannard John & Lisa Iberle Mrs Anne M. Wigley Catholic Relief Services Mr & Mrs Joseph B. Starshak Ms Nancy L. Iredale De La Salle Brothers Malvern Barry & Winnifred F. Sullivan The Reverend Monsignor Dr Stephen & Dr Cheryl Mr & Mrs Michael D. Sullivan Kevin W. Irwin STD $100+ Colecchi Ms Giovanna Tanzillo Mr & Mrs George N. Jalinos Century Club Mrs Elsa Connolly Thomas J. & Mary E. Eyerman Mr Kevin A. Kavanaugh The Honorable Geoffrey S. Anonymous - Australia Foundation Keller Family Charitable Trust Connor Esq. Anonymous - Denmark Mr & Mrs Alex T. Trotter- Mr Walter Kimbrough Jr. Brother Colman Coogan FSC Anonymous - Germany Goetze KC*HS The Reverend Monsignor Anonymous - Ireland United Palestinian Appeal Inc. The Reverend Daniel N. Klem Charles Cooper Anonymous - (5) UK Mr & Mrs Geoffrey Verhoff Ann M. Kohl Prof. Catherine Coray Anonymous - (9) USA Mrs Jeanne Vreeswijk Legatus of Long Island Mr & Mrs Mariano Corpuz - In Dr Elizabeth Aaronsohn Ms Mary Walkinshaw Liverpool Carting Co. Inc. memory of Zoila A. Corpuz George & Polla Abed Wapakoneta Foundation The Most Reverend William Mr David Costanzo M. et Mme. Erondel Abel Working for Peace & Justice E. Lori Mr Robert Craig Ms Katie E. Acuff Inc. Mr Ibrahim Matar Mr Alan Cram & The Reverend Al-Salahyah Association Ms Kathleen McBride Pamela M. Cram Mr & Mrs David Andersen Mr Daniel Medinger KHS Mr & Mrs Robert Cremins Lt. Col. & Mrs Michael R. $500+ Dr Adnan M. Mjalli The Most Reverend Daniel Andriani Jr. Mr Benjamin Monastero III A. Cronin Special Friends The Very Reverend Daniel R. Murray Mr James Cunningham Anonymous - Australia Christopher Armstrong STD Ms P. Jewel Nackard Ms Kathleen A. Curran Anonymous - Philippines JCD - In honor of St. Joseph, Needy Students Society Mr Paul Darbyshire Anonymous - (3) USA husband of Mary Palestine Mrs Deborah Darnes Mr Ahmad Abu Omar Michael & Victoria Armstrong Dr Juliana Osinchuk Scott & Kim David Dr & Mrs Peter Allies Dr Robert B. Ashmore Jr. Palestinian News & Prof. Rochelle Davis The Reverend Monsignor Thomas & Dale Auffenberg Information Agency (WAFA) Brother Robert Deary FSC Charles V. Antonicelli JCL Sir & Mrs Ross S. Bacica KC*HS Mr Thomas Patton Sister Ilia Delio Archdiocese of Baltimore The Reverend Joseph W. Mr & Mrs Francis C. Peck Ruey & Hugh Dempsey KMOB Drs. John & Rosaline Banden Ms Cristina Perez Mrs Anne DePalo Esq. Cardarelli Ballard Ms Linda Batton Sir & Lady Michael Peterson Mr & Mrs Anthony Di Giacomo The Most Reverend Gerald R. Mr & Mrs Kevin Belford Col. Richard L. Purdon KGCHS Most Reverend Owen Barnes Prof. Anne Benjamin & Lady Susan A. Purdon J. Dolan Mr & Mrs William Bean Mr & Mrs Michael M. LGCHS Sister Joan Dombrowski PBVM Peter & Marilyn Biggins Berzowski Ms Dima Qumsieh H.E. Lt. Philip Donato The Most Reverend Paul G. Dr Alberto Bianchi Mr & Mrs Makram Qumsieh Albert G. Doumar - In memory Bootkoski Peggy Blandford The Reverend Walker & The of Evelyn Ann Doumar Mr Brendan Bruce Mr & Mrs William E. Boland Jr. Reverend Tonge Group The Reverend Lawrence J. The Reverend Monsignor Paul Mr Craig Borchardt members UK Doyle A. Byrnes Marianne & John Borelli Brother James J. Roszak FSC Sister Lisa Marie Drover OSF Ms Rebecca Calaor Denise LC*HS & Michael Mr Anthony Salameh Dudum Development The Very Reverend Joseph P. Boswell Andy & Maria Santo Mr Peter Durkin Callipare Dr Andrea R. Bowden Mr & Mrs Don Schimanski Donna & John Easton Cenacle Sisters Trust Board Mr & Mrs Loren Bowns Dr Mimi & Mr Marvin Mrs Eberhard Eilinghoff Mr & Mrs James Coady Ph.D. Ms Shary K. Bozied Schuttloffel Elida & Tomas Charitable Ms Patricia A. Daugherty Taimi Kuiva & David Bray Kathleen Sheehan Fund Lady Ann S. Dickson LC*HS - Mr & Mrs Ian Breffit Sherwin-Williams Foundation Father Michael Elligate In honor of Brother Joseph Mr & Mrs Richard J. Brennan Robert D. Booth & Lorraine EOHSJ-South Australia Group Loewenstein FSC Mr & Mrs Amador C. Briones Sostowski members Mr Joseph Dorsa Dr David Brooks St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Dr Dawn B. Erckenbrack Thomas & Karen Dowd Ms Anne Marie Brown Church USA Margild & Alexander Ercklentz Dudley & Maria Webb John & Christine Brown St. Louis Roman Catholic Experience Travel Tours
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 19 Thank You For Your Generosity to Bethlehem Group members UK Foundation Joseph Ranieri Bethlehem Mr & Mrs Joseph D. Ferone Konrad Schmidt group Mr & Ms Sheldon L. Ray Jr. St. Pius X Primary School Ms Helen Ferre members Professor Rush Rehm Melville Dr Pilar Ferrer Mr & Mrs David Krall Commissioner Edward F. Brother Jerome Sullivan FSC Ms Marina Ferro Dr Andrew & The Reverend Reilly Jr. Mrs Patricia Symkowick Mr Eric Fish Janice Krouskop Religious Brothers Dr Bengt Säfsten Drs P.R. & C.M. Fletcher The Reverend Joel LaBauve Conference Mr Tyler Tate Gerald Flood Mrs Mary Claire Loftus Religious Formation Mr Fred Taylor Mary Folsom James A. & Kathleen S. Conference The Reverend Anton ten Mrs Shelly Angelo Forrest & Ludwiczak Martna Renn Klooster - To celebrate the Mr Athol Forrest Mr Jonathan March Prof. Eleonore Reuter theology of St. Thomas The Reverend Alex Kratz Mr & Mrs Sean A. Marks Mr & Mrs John D. Rhoad Jr. Aquinas Group USA Ms Mary Marsden Mr James A. Rice Dr Paul E. Teschan MD FACP The Reverend Hudson Group The Reverend John P. Martin Mrs Patricia Richardson East Brook Community Farm members M.M. DGCHS The Charitable Society for The Reverend Mena Group Ms Judith B. Marx Bev & Joe Rideout University Students members Mr & Mrs Pat McCarthy Curt & Marybeth Ries Ms Elsa Thompson Mrs Mary Ann Fuller Dr Maggie W. McCarty & Dr Dr Patrick Ring Mr John Timmer Ms Felice Gelman Robert J. McCarty Mr & Mrs David W. Robinson Kevork & Pamela Toroyan The Most Reverend Lionel Lucy C. McGuirk Brother David Rogers FSC Mr & Mrs Robert G. Townsley Gendron PSS His Excellency Thomas E. Ms Constancia Romilly Ms Rosemary Tripodi Ms Susan Gibbs McKiernan KGCHS & Mrs Mr Leighton P. Roper Jr. The Reverend Monsignor F. Nancy A. McBride & William Jean McKiernan Mr & Mrs Sal Rosato Charles Troncale Ginivan John & Vera McMahon Ms Joan Rosenhauer Mr Thomas Trueblood M. Goodman John & Gat Meredith The Reverend Monsignor Ms Elisabeth Utting Gralta Foundation Inc. Mr Ettore Messina Walter R. Rossi The Reverend Monsignor Ms Renae Grant The Reverend Monsignor Ms Najwa M. Saad Peter I. Vaccari Brother Paul L. Grass FSC Dennis L. Mikulanis STD The Reverend & Ms William Mr Maarten Van den Oord The Reverend Joe Grayland KCHS Sachs Mr Lester A. Wagner Greater Washington Mr George J. Mikulski Dr Bengt Säfsten Mr & Mrs James Walsh Community Foundation The Reverend Thomas J. Louis A. & Maria Santalesa Mr & Mrs Richard Ward Gail M. Gresser Millane Mr Marc Sapir Mr & Mrs Daniel F. Warden Prof. Emeritus Mary Grey Mr & Mrs Peter Minor Brother Larry Schatz FSC Prof. Kanji Watanabe Mr James Guinivan Sister Patricia Lynn Morrison Dr Stephany Schlachter Mr Jeffrey Weltman Mr & Mrs Gerald Gustafson Mr John E. Moyer The Reverend Monsignor Mrs Sheila Wharam Ms Valerie Hall Mundelein Seminary Francis X. Schmidt Ms Nancy Withington Ms Alice Haznedl The Reverend Kevin Neal Mr Joseph Sciame Mrs Maria Wojcik Mr Robert J. Hennigan III Ms Daisy G. Neves Jim & Lisa Scroggin Mr & Mrs Dave Wulff Mr Sam Henning Mr Leonard Nones The Reverend Christopher R. Ms JoAnn Wypijewski Ms Cecilia Herath Mr & Mrs Russell Norris Seibt Mrs May Young The Reverend Gerard Ms Linda Novenski Ms Hala Sfeir Hetherington KCHS Mr & Mrs Kevin J. O'Connor Mrs Mary Shehadeh - In The Reverend Monsignor Ms Margaret L. O'Donnell memory of Dr Nazmi M. Up to $99 Richard Hilgartner Mrs Michelle Odrobina Shehadeh Silver Anniversary Mr & Mrs Thomas B. Howen The Reverend Robert The Reverend Monsignor Anonymous - Canada Lindsey Humes Oldershaw Jerry Sherba Anonymous - France The Reverend Robert P. Order of Malta - Federal Ms Jeanne Shevlin Anonymous - (5) USA Imbelli Association USA Ms Denise Shirley Ms Christine W. Abbyad Mr Joseph E. Imbriaco Ms Aine O'Regan Dr & Mrs Mansur E. Shomali Mr & Mrs Rizek Abusharr Katie & Dennis Ippensen Our Lady of Sion Group Mrs May Shomali AmazonSmile Foundation Ms Gayle Jackson Australia Ms Geraldine Sicola Ms Amy Antonucci Ms Debbie T. James The Most Reverend Adam J. Richard J. Siegel Ms Beverly Bailey Mr I Jessiman Parker Mr Robert Sime & Mrs Anne Mr Paul S. Barron Johannes Zang Group Mr David Parker Marie Sime Mr William Bault members Germany The Most Reverend Richard Mr R. Matthew Simon Ms June Bevan Ms Laura C. Jones E. Pates Sit & Blake Ltd. William & Diane Biggs Mr & Mrs Ross Jones Mr & Mrs Kenneth V. Payne Brother Robert J. Smith FSC Mr Jim Bradley Dr Virginia Kaufmann The Reverend Monsignor PhD Brother Christopher Buck Ms Suzanne Keehn Thomas F. Petrillo KCHS Mrs Zita Smith FSC Mr Jim Kelliher His Excellency John Carmen The Most Reverend Richard Kasper Butler Col. J.J. Kelly KCHS - In Piunno KGCHS Spencer Ms Thuraya Anastas Cable memory of Patrick Troy Mr & Mrs Sam Prestigiacomo Ana M. Spitzmesser Mr & Mrs Salvatori Caeti KHS Dr & Mrs Maher N. Qabar St. Albans Friends of Mr Sam Caldwell The Most Reverend John F. Ph.D. Palestine Ms Vivian Calis Kinney Mr & Mrs Thomas E. Quigley St. Andrew's Presbyterian Miss Maureen Carroll Dr Francis J. Klocke M.D. Mrs Anita Raines Church Mr Murray & Mrs Karen The Kocurek Charitable The Reverend Monsignor St. Louis Friends of
BETHLEHEM 20 UNIVERSITY University and Bethlehem University Foundation September 2018 – February 2019
Carter Vincent Malham FSC Dr & Mrs John Castle Ms Teresa McLaughlin Mr & Mrs Cherrington Des & Marjorie McMahon Bethlehem Mr & Mrs Claiborne M. Clark Ms Julie Mcnamara Mr Hubertus Tony Mr Stephen McReilly Commissaris Mr & Mrs Don McWilliam University Ms Claudia Connelly The Reverend Daniel Meagher Ms Lesley Cook Dr Mary E. Moran Mr & Mrs Paul Crossey Brother Frederick C. Mueller The Reverend Monsignor John FSC 2017-18 Financial R. Dale Deacon Roger P. Mullaney David J. Depew Mr Joseph L. Muth Jr. Mr & Mrs Jeff Donnes Charlie & Carel Nielsen Statement Ms Mary Dugan Madame Germana P. Nijim Ms Victoria Engelhardt Ms Janet O'Neill Income (USD) 12,038,569 Tom & Elaine Ermolovich Mr L.D. O'Shaughnessy Tuition and Fees (Student Paid) 5,477,458 The Reverend Peter Farrant Mrs Fely Parker The Reverend Joseph R. Mary Patania Subsidy, Donations & Scholarhips 3,070,206 Farrell KHS Mrs Eileen Pearce Projects and Research Grants 2,413,155 Mrs Margaret Fernandes Mr Stephen & Georgina Pearce Public Service 530,066 FJ05 Group Australia John & Joyce Petro Food, Wine & Culture Group Sister Ann Porter Other Income 547,684 Mrs Fay Forde Mr & Mrs D W. Pryor Mr Richard Forer Mr Roshan Punnoose Mrs Henrike Gethmann Mrs Joan U. Rebholz Ms Caroline Gibbs Ms Anthea Rix 4% 5% Mr Lawrence Gigliotti Robert Sime Group Members Ms Merle M. Gilbo Mrs Elaine Jiries Rumman 20% Nancy & Art Green Dr May Seikaly 45% Mrs Anastasia Greene Mr & Ms Graeme Siddle Dr & Mrs John C. Greenwood Mr & Mrs Jerry Simkins Mr Michael C. Gwilliam Sisters of Mercy New Zealand 26% Mr David Hamilton Mrs Coe M. Slattery Dr Dirk-Michael Harmsen Mrs Margaret Snowden Mr & Mrs David Hart Ms Cheryl Sommer Mr Patrick Hart Mr Cletus G. Stein Maryann F. Hayward Mr Peter Stuart Dr Annette Herskovits Mr Mark E. Syjut Ms Sherrill Hogen Mr & Mrs John Sylvester Edward Horvat Mr Duncan Taylor Expenses (USD) 12,303,795 Paul & Mary Hurley Teresian Association Mr & Mrs Ronald Ingram TIAA Charitable Instruction 5,523,089 Ms Moyra Jones Dr & Mrs David Toorawa Institutional Support 1,799,137 Mr & Mrs Richard Q. Jones Grace-Marie Turner William R. Jorgensen - In Mrs Grace-Marie Turner Plant Operation and Maintenance 1,404,875 memory of Mary Jorgensen Mr Richard E. Ullrich Projects and Research Grants 2,783,302 Brother Michael Kadow FSC Mr Michael Vere Public Service 330,209 The Most Reverend Francis J. Dr Jeff Vista Kane Sir Harold Walker Other Expenses 463,183 Ms Kathleen Kelley Ms Pat Westwater-Jong Dr David H. Kelly Ms Johanna L. Worley Mr Simon Khoury Mr Mark Wright 3% The Reverend James P. Kiesel Ms Madelyn Yribarren 4% Sarah Kohles. OSF Ms Serena Kratz 22% Mr David Lacheck Gifts in Ms Mary Lane 45% Ms Virginia A. Lawinger Kind Steve LeGendre 11% Br. Terence F. Loft FSC Mr Kevork Deldelian Mr & Mrs William J. Lynch Mr Anton Kattan 15% Donald L. Mahoney Mr Maurice Khamis Dr Harriet Malinowitz Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ms Diana Manus the Czech Republic The Reverend Brian McCarthy Brother Joel William McGraw FSC - In memory of Brother
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 21 VisitorsMarch - August 2017
VisitorsSeptember 2018 – February 2019
September, East Anglia Parish, UK
September, Archbishop Coakley Group, US October, Rev. Bill Sachs Group, US
October, Paramatta Group, Australia October, Our Lady of River Parish, Australia
October, Fr. Jerome Kodell Group, US October, EOHSJ-Northern Lieutenancy, US
October, Lord Lansley of Orwell and Brendan Bruce, UK October, Businessmen Delegation, Chile
BETHLEHEM 22 UNIVERSITY October, Diocese of Armidale, Australia October, Kremer Group, Germany
October, Croydon Group, Australia October, Food, Wine and Culture Group, Australia
October, Fr. Alex Kratz Group, US October, FJ Group, Australia
October, EOHSJ- South Australia
October, EOHSJ-Western Lieutenancy, US October, Dr. McCarty's Group, US
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 23 VisitorsSeptember 2018 – February 2019
October, EOHSJ-Scotland
October, DVHL Group, Germany October, Bob Sime Pilgrimage, Canada
October,Gregor Schröder Group, Germany October, EOHSJ- Western Lieutenancy, US
October, Fr. Mena's Group, US October, PETE03DULW01 Parish, UK
October, EOHSJ-France October, EOHSJ-England and Wales
BETHLEHEM 24 UNIVERSITY November, Rev. Walker and Rev. Tonge Group, UK November, Msgr. Rossi Group, US
November, Konrad Schmidt Group, Germany November, Lady Moran Group, US
November, Fr. Stan Mader Group, US November, Glasgow Group, Scotland
December, Compton Group, US December, Catholic Newman Center, US
December, SMOTJ Group, US December, Rockhampton Group, Australia
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 25 VisitorsSeptember 2018 – February 2019
January, Telos Group, US
January, Msgr. Irwin Group, US
January, Sisters' Group, US
January, FJ Group, Australia
January, Lasallian Group, Australia January, Fam Trip Group, US
January, Msgr. Vaccari's Group, US January, Fr. Weber Group, US
BETHLEHEM 26 UNIVERSITY January, Msgr. Breier Group, US January, Fr. Taouk Group, Australia
February, Msgr. Lang Group, US
January, Mundelein Seminary, US
February, Fr. Molini Group, US February, Fr. Lampe Group, US
February, EOHSJ-Sweden February, EOHSJ-Southwestern Lieutenancy, US
February, Weihbischof Graf zu Stolberg, Germany February, Fr. Matthew O'Leary Group, US
BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY 27 Giving to Bethlehem University
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