Program
(GMT +02:00)
17:40 - 20:00
Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony - Lawrence S. Bacow, President of Harvard University
M.C. Professor Ron Robin
Welcome by Bradley M. Bloom, Chairman of the Board of Governors
Welcome by Professor Ron Robin, President of the University of Haifa
Conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa, upon Lawrence S. Bacow
With Professor Alfred I. Tauber, Chairman Emeritus of the University of Haifa's Board of Governors
Lecture by Lawrence S. Bacow
"Tireless Pursuits: The Research University in the Age of COVID-19"
Discussion with Lawrence Bacow and Professor Deborah Shmueli, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Haifa
Closing Remarks by Shira and Jay Ruderman, The Ruderman Family Foundation
17:45
Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony - The University of Haifa is bestowing its highest honor upon Professor Alice Shalvi and Ora Etrog Stibbe
M.C. Keren Marciano - Senior Israeli Journalist, Economic Editor of Channel 12 News
Welcome by Bradley M. Bloom, Chairman of the Board of Governors
Welcome by Professor Ron Robin, President of the University of Haifa
Conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa, upon Alice Shalvi
With Batia Shani, Multi-Media Artist
Conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa, upon Ora Etrog Stibbe
With Faten Alzinaty, Executive Director, Mosaic: Lod Multicultural Center
Conversation on Equality, Social Advocacy and Advancing Academic Excellence
with Professor Alice Shalvi and Ora Etrog Stibbe hosted by Keren Marciano.
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18:30 - 20:40
Main Plenary
17:30-18:15 - Reception and Audience Seating
18:30-20:00 - The Strategic Advisory Team Report - Presentation and Discussion
MC: Ms. Rotem Barkan, Division of the Presidency and External Relations
- Prof. Joseph Klafter, Chairman of the Strategic Advisory Committee – The Process
- Ms. Shira Navon, VP for Strategic Affairs – The Implementation
- Prof. Ron Robin, President’s Remarks
- Prof. Gur Alroey, Rector’s Remarks
- Discussion Session with Prof. Klafter, Prof. Robin and Prof. Alroey, with Audience Participation
Chairman’s Concluding Remarks
20:00-20:40 - Live Interactive Performance by world renowned Master Mentalist, Lior Suchard
18:30 - 20:30
Main Plenary
17:30-18:15 - Reception and Audience Seating
18:30-20:00 - Opening Plenary Session - Broadcast live
MC: Dr. Tal Luzzatto Knaan, Department of Marine Biology, Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences
- Opening remarks, Mr. Bradley M. Bloom, Chairman of the Board of Governors
- President’s Report, Prof. Ron Robin
- Rector’s Report, Prof. Gur Alroey
- Q&A with audience participation
20:00-20:30 - Conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa, upon Prof. Richard Charles Horton, UK
MC: Dr. Talya Greene, Head, Department of Community Mental Health
Greetings:
- Mr. Bradley M. Bloom, Chairman of the Board of Governors
- Prof. Ron Robin, President
Conferment Ceremony with the participation of Ms. Batia Ofer & Jeremy Isaacs, CBE
Personal Message from Dr. Michael Halberthal, M.D., M.H.A., General Director of Rambam Health Care Campus
Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Thoughts and Insights following an Unprecedented Pandemic
A Conversation between Prof. Horton and Dr. Greene
Chairman’s Closing Remarks
18:30 - 20:00
Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony - Mr. Isaac M. Dabah
18:30 - Gathering and Reception
19:15 - Conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa, upon Mr. Isaac M. Dabah.
M.C: Dr. Yael Granot-Bein, Director, the Unit for Social Engagement, Office of the Dean of Students.
Welcome Remarks:
- Mr. Bradley M. Bloom, Chairman of the Board of Governors
- Prof. Ron Robin, President
A Conversation with Mr. Isaac M. Dabah, hosted by Ms. Dana Weiss, Chief Political Analyst & Anchor of the Saturday News, Channel 12 news.
Dinner will be served following the ceremony.
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