Link: http://lasalle-po.org/2024/09/17/bethlehem-university-expresses-heartfelt-gratitude-to-its-irish-benefactors/ From: Lasalle Proche-Orient Bethlehem University is deeply grateful to its generous benefactors in Ireland, whose unwavering support continues to make a lasting impact on our students, especially in these particularly challenging times in the Holy Land. During a recent visit to Ireland, Brother Hernán Santos, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, and Brother Jack […]
Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/holy-land-bethlehem-university-convenes-high-level-diplomatic-meeting-ambassadors-holy-see From: abouna.org bethlehem.edu : On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Bethlehem University hosted a significant diplomatic meeting at the Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Rome, bringing together Ambassadors to the Holy See. This gathering aimed to deepen understanding and foster support for Bethlehem University’s mission of providing quality education to […]
Faro di Speranza Link: https://www.osservatoreromano.va/it/news/2024-09/quo-207/faro-di-speranza.html From: L’osservatore Romano «L’Università di Betlemme è più di un’università. È un faro di speranza per il popolo palestinese e per le persone di tutte le fedi del mondo che hanno a cuore la Terra Santa e il suo popolo. Forma i futuri leader, che svolgeranno un ruolo vitale nella […]
Link: https://www.gaeta.it/universita-di-betlemme-un-faro-di-speranza-per-gli-studenti-in-tempi-di-crisi From: GAETA.IT Date: 13-09/2024 by Donatella Ercolano Dall’inizio del conflitto nella regione, l’Università di Betlemme ha affrontato sfide enormi per garantire l’istruzione dei suoi 3.400 studenti. In un recente incontro a Roma, i rappresentanti dell’unica università cattolica della Terra Santa hanno cercato di sensibilizzare gli ambasciatori della Santa Sede riguardo alle difficoltà crescenti che gli studenti devono affrontare per raggiungere […]
Link: https://www.vaticannews.va/de/vatikan/news/2024-09/betlehem-universitaet-palaestina-nahost-botschafter-vatikan.html From: Vatican news Die Führung der „Universität Betlehem“ hat sich am Donnerstag in Rom mit Botschaftern verschiedener Länder beim Heiligen Stuhl getroffen. Bei der Veranstaltung ging es um die Arbeit der ersten und einzigen katholischen Universität in Palästina und über die Auswirkungen des Nahostkonflikts auf den Studienbetrieb. Die 1973 gegründete Uni, die ihren […]
Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/bethlehem-university-is-a-beacon-of-hope-in-the-holy-land/# From: Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Representatives of the Holy Land’s only Catholic university met with a group of ambassadors to the Holy See in Rome to deepen understand the situation of the university, a multicultural and academic reference point in the region. The 3,400 students enrolled have found it increasingly […]
Link: https://www.vaticannews.va/fr/eglise/news/2024-09/l-universite-de-bethleem.html From: Vatican News Date: 13/9/2024 Italian Spanish French Les ambassadeurs près le Saint-Siège étaient invités à participer jeudi 12 septembre à une rencontre diplomatique à la Maison Généralice des Frères des Écoles Chrétiennes à Rome. Initiée par l’Université de Bethléem, cette réunion visait à approfondir la connaissance et à encourager le soutien à […]
Bethlehem University Convenes High-Level Diplomatic Meeting with Ambassadors to the Holy See in Rome
Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/bethlehem-university-convenes-high-level-diplomatic-meeting-with-ambassadors-to-the-holy-see-in-rome/ From: Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Spanish French Italian This Thursday, September 12, Bethlehem University hosted a significant diplomatic meeting at the Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Rome, bringing together Ambassadors to the Holy See. This gathering aimed to deepen understanding and foster support for Bethlehem […]
Link: https://cathnews.com/2024/06/26/bethlehem-university-students-facing-extraordinary-difficulties/ From: CathNews A Bethlehem University official has appealed for prayers and assistance, with the Israel-Hamas war causing “extraordinary” difficulties for its students. Source: Vatican News. Fr Jack Curran FSC, Bethlehem University’s Vice-President for Advancement, is in Rome for a meeting of aid agencies serving the Eastern Catholic Churches. He spoke to Vatican News’ Fr […]
The Deputy Head of Mission at the Representative Office of Switzerland, Kirianoff Crimmins Laetitia, visited Bethlehem University on Thursday, 12 December 2019. Brother Belayneh Medhanit, Vice President for Advancement, and Isaac Sahhar, Assistant Vice President for Advancement, welcomed the Deputy Head on campus. Brother Belayneh explained the latest development plans of the University including the […]
A delegation from Bethlehem University visited Hebron on Wednesday, 16 October 2019. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray met with Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abdo Hamza Idris and a number of its board members. He also met with the President of the Palestinian Businessmen Forum Muhammad Herbawi and a number of its […]
President of the Lions Club in Bethlehem and Partner of Deloitte audit firm, Samir Sahhar, visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday, 18 September 2019. Executive Vice President, Dr. Michael Sansur, and Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Isaac Sahhar, welcomed the guest and showed him around campus. Several aspects of cooperation were discussed during the meeting that aimed at providing […]
A Chilean Palestinian delegation from the Bethlehem 2000 Foundation visited Bethlehem University last week. The delegation included the Executive Director of the Foundation, Mr. Alexis Sfier; Chairman of the Palestinian Community in Chile, Mr. Maurice Khamis; and members from the Foundation. Executive Vice President, Dr. Michael Sansur; Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Mr. Isaac Sahhar, […]
On Tuesday, 12 June 2018, Bethlehem University welcomed H.E. Mrs. Myroslava Shcherbatyuk, Director-General for the Middle East and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ukraine. Joining her was H.E. Mr. Mykola Leschenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Palestine. The visitors were welcomed by Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Irene Hazou, Academic Vice President, Brother […]
On behalf of the Natalia Jacir de Siman Family, Mr. Jose Eduardo Siman, Mr. Teofilo Siman Jacir and Mr. Felix Siman Jacir were invested as Legacy Patrons of the Bethlehem University Foundation. The Family was recognized for its generosity in establishing two endowed scholarships at Bethlehem University. Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, and Mr. […]
A delegation from the Representative Office of Norway – Palestine visited Bethlehem University on Thursday 22 February 2018. The delegation included Ms. Nina Hal Schjelderup, Head of Development, and Mr. Hans Oseas Langaker, Second Secretary of the Political Affairs. Mr. Isaac Sahhar, Assistant Vice President for Advancement, and Ms. Amjaad Musleh, Guest Relations Officer, welcomed […]
Hanna Rabah, Director of Programs at the United Palestinian Appeal (UPA), and Dalia Abu Fannouneh, Programs Coordinator, visited Bethlehem University on Tuesday, 30 January 2018. Isaac Sahhar, Assistant Vice President for Advancement, and Shahinda Nassar, Development Officer welcomed them and briefed them on the progress of UPA scholarship students. Shahinda acknowledged the important work of […]