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29 March 2010
1. From the Office of the Vice Chancellor
Thank you to all who participated in the first modules for the Communications and Fundraising
Professional Development Project that were conducted by representatives from MSM in the Netherlands.
Some helpful information was provided – and the engagement of the faculty, staff, and administrators in
the sessions was most encouraging also. I am delighted with the formation of the working groups that will
now begin work on projects designed to improve internal and external communication as well as the
fundraising efforts of Bethlehem University, especially in the Arab world. Ms. Victoria Bruce will be
joining us as a part-time coach to assist the faculty and staff teams with their projects over the coming
months. Ms. Lindsey Humes from CCS will be with us in the coming months to provide more input
focused on fundraising.
It is clear that with already having “lost” the equivalent of ten (10) teaching days, the current semester will
be extended. How long the current semester will be extended will depend on the number of additional
strike days that are called for by the Federation of Unions of Palestinian Universities’ Professors and
Employees as well as by the Federation of Student Senates. That decision will be made later.
However, at this time, it is clear that Bethlehem University will not hold a graduation ceremony on Friday,
11 June 2010. When Bethlehem University will have its graduation remains, and will remain, an open
question.
In addition to extending the semester and rescheduling graduation, other possible implications include
fewer vacation days, a reduced or eliminated summer school session, and so on. I hope that the issues that
are the cause of these strikes are soon resolved so that we can focus on our work of learning and teaching.
2. From the Office of the Interim Vice President for Finances
Please note that salaries for the month of March will be paid on Wednesday, 31 March. Pay slips may be
picked up from Mrs. Mary Zeit in the Finance Office on Tuesday, 30 March.
Reminder to the Part-Time Faculty, that for those who did not submit their contract to the finance office,
no bank transfer will be made for March 2010.
3. From the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
(New announcement): Higher Education Scholarships Programme for Palestinians in Britain – HESPAL.
(New announcement): The June 2009 Volume 23 (No. 1, 2, 3 & 4) of the An-Najah University Journal for
Research – B (Humanities) has been placed in the Library.
For information about scholarships and fellowships, awards and conferences, refer to our page:
http://campus.bethlehem.edu under “Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs”.
4. From the Director of Personnel Management
We welcome Mr. Ahed Jarayseh, Full-time, and Mr. Munjid Kharoufeh, Part-time, as Project Media
Assistants with the ICP project titled: “Building Media Competence in Palestine.”
We welcome Ms. Samar Khalil, a sub-contracted full-time External Relations Development Officer for
Grants in the Development Office.
We welcome Dr. Victoria Bruce a sub-contracted Program Coach for the NUFFIC funded
Communications and Fundraising Professional Development Project. Victoria brings 14 years of
experience working internationally with corporate, non-governmental and international organizations.
Welcome aboard to Victoria, Samar, Ahed, and Munjid.
5. From the Office of the Executive Director of the North American Development Office
It is an honor and a privilege to have been chosen to serve as executive director for the North American
Development Office of Bethlehem University. I was introduced to Bethlehem University when I was
living in Palestine some 20 year ago, and I have admired the work of the faculty and staff as well as the
accomplishments of the students and graduates ever since. I would like to express my gratitude to
everyone who welcomed me to campus these past two weeks. This visit was a wonderful opportunity to
begin to get to know more of you on a personal basis and to learn more about the University from your
perspectives. There were many people I was not able to meet on this visit; I apologize for the limited time
I had and I look forward to spending time with as many of you as possible in future visits. In addition,
those of you who are planning to be in the United States or Canada for conferences or other reasons are
encouraged to let me know in advance so that I might be able to help promote your work and
achievements. You may reach me via email: kcasa@bethlehem.edu or by phone at +001.202.526.6098.
And please don’t hesitate to drop by the Bethlehem University offices in Washington DC if you are in the
area. I look forward to seeing you! Kate Casa
We offer congratulations to Brother Dominic Smith, Executive Assistant in our Washington DC based
Development Office. This year Brother Dominic is celebrating his 50th Anniversary as a De La Salle
Christian Brother and a special Mass is being celebrated on Sunday, 25 April at Saint John’s College High
School in Washington DC. Notes of congratulations may be sent to Brother Dominic via email:
dsmith@bethlehem.edu or via post at:
Brother Dominic Smith, FSC
Bethlehem University - USA Development Office
Hecker Center , Suite 330
3025 Fourth Street, NE
Washington , DC 20017 - 1102
USA
6. From the Office of the Dean of Students
Boycott the Israeli settlement products campaign: The Al - Karma Pledge (Pledge of Dignity) Fund in
cooperation with the Dean of Students Office invite you to participate in the Anta wa Damyrak (you and
your conscious) campaign to boycott the Israeli settlement products. The event will take place on
Wednesday, 31 March at 9 a.m. at the university campus and will be followed by an open forum at 11 a.m.
in Furno Hall. For more information about the campaign, please visit the web page: www.karama.ps
7. From the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences
We congratulate Varihan Khair our Occupational Therapy secretary for her new baby girl Celin, born on
March 23rd. Alf Mabrouk.
8. From the Faculty of Business Administration
MICAD: Gender Awareness Module- Vera Baboun
Ineke Buskens, an international gender, research and facilitation consultant, will present a speech on
“Women Empowerment and Scientific Research” on Tuesday, 30 March in Furno Hall at 3:00 p.m. Dr.
Buskens have been one of the pioneers of women’s studies in the seventies in Europe, and she currently
leads the GRACE (Gender Research into Information Communication Technology for Empowerment)
Network involving 28 research teams in 18 countries in Africa and the Middle East. All are invited.
9. From the Athletics Department
Congratulation to our B.U male Basketball team for winning the first place at the Palestinian Universities
Basketball Championship which was held on Tuesday, 23 March at the Catholic Action Sport center in
Bethlehem.
The winners at the BU Weight lifting championship
(Group – 80) First place: Yacoub Kasasfeh; Second place: Yousef Safadi .
(Group + 80) First place: Fareed Mukarker; Second Place: Mousa Moalem .
10. From the Department of Computer Information Systems
CIS Department faculty members participated in the Third Palestinian International Conference on
Computer and Information Technology, held at the PPU on Tuesday, 9 March until Thursday, 11 March.
Dr. Muna Matar chaired one of the conference sessions.
Congratulations to our graduates Joseph Hodali, Maha Sliebi and Eliaa Salsa for winning the second
position in the “Distinctive Palestinian Graduation Project Competition” that was held as a major activity
of the 3rd Palestinian International Conference on Computer and Information Technology.
On Friday March 19, The CIS Department inaugurated the CIS Computer Club at BU. During the event a
special lecture entitled “Fuzzy Logic: Making Computers Reason like Human” was presented by the
former Chair of the CIS Department Br. Henry Chaya. Brother Henry visited the Department between
Thursday, March 11 and Sunday, 20 March. Brother Henry is teaching a CIS course online and he was
here to meet with his students.
The CIS Computer Club started a Facebook group for the CIS students and is currently working on a web
site for the club.
11. From the Plant Personnel Department
Our condolences to Mrs. Hoda Al Araj for the death of her father.
12. From the Institute for Community Partnership (ICP)
The Institute for Community Partnership is delighted to invite you to apply for the Individual Short-Course
Capacity Building Fellowships that will take place in the Netherlands in 2010. For those who are interested
in applying, please contact Ms. Manar Al-Ali at extension 2101, or stop by ICP offices for further
information and for the application form.
13. Your Calendar
Day Date Event / Activity Time Location
20 Feb. – Two Special Education Training workshops for Bethlehem
Sat.- Wed.
31 Mar. educators and school teachers, Faculty of Education Hall
A speech on “Women Empowerment and
Tues. 30 Mar. Scientific Research”, Faculty of Business 3:00 p.m. Furno Hall
Administration – MICAD
Thu.-Mon. 1-5 Apr. Holiday- Latin and Orthodox Easter
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Tues 13 Apr 10-12 Noon
Development Session #12
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Tues 13 Apr 1:30-3:30 pm
Development Session #13
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Wed 14 Apr 1-3:00pm
Development Session #14
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Thu 15 Apr 9-12 Noon
Development Session #15
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Thu 15 Apr 1:30-3:30pm
Development Session #16
Thu. 15 Apr. Career Day, Counseling Office Auditorium
Sat. 1 May Labor Day
Sat. 15 May Saint De La Salle Day/ Staff Recognition
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Mon 17 May 9:30-11am
Development Session #17
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Tue 18 May 9:30-11am
Development Session #18
Tue.-Tue. 18-25 May Final Exams for Spring 2010 Semester
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Wed 19 May 9:30-11am
Development Session #19
5th International Conference on Palestinian
Wed.- Fri. 2- 4 June Literature: Palestinian Folk Songs, Arabic
Department
To Be
Graduation
Determined
Mon. 14 June Summer 2010 Semester Classes Begin
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Mon 14 June 9:30-11am
Development Session #20
Communication and Fundraising Professional
Tue 15 June 9:30-11am
Development Session #21
Tue 15 June Communication and Fundraising Professional 1-2:30pm
Development Session #22
Fri. 9 July Holiday- Isra’ Wa Miraj
Tue. 26 July Last Day of Classes for Summer 2010 Semester
Final Exams for Summer 2010 Semester,
Tue.- Wed. 27-28July All Day TBA
Registrars’ Office
Science
Fri.- Sat. 8-9 Oct. Science Fair
Building
Visitors
Day Date Group Country # Time
Al-Fata Al-Laje'ah Secondary School for
Mon. Mar. 29 Jerusalem 100 10:00
Girls
Mon. Mar. 29 St. Lioba-Gymnasiums, Bad Nauheim Germany 23 11:00
Abdel Ruhman Mahmoud Secondary
Wed. Mar. 31 Tulkarm 200 1:00
School for Boys
Thu. Apr. 8 Bethlehem Secondary School for Girls Bethlehem 18 11:30
Fri. Apr. 16 Catenian Pilgrimage: Michael Whelan UK 200 11:30
Mon. Apr. 19 Father McCarron Group USA 30 11:00
Wed. Apr. 21 Al-Ameer Hohammad School Hebron 50 11:00
Fri. Apr. 23 Fr. Alex Kratz American Group USA 40 12:00
Executive Learning Participants from the
Fri. Apr. 30 USA 34 2:00
Tantur Program
Mon. May 03 Archdiocese of Halifax, Fr. James Mallon Canada 45 11:00
Mon. May 10 Linda Ramsden Group UK 8:45
Thu. May 13 Holy Land Institute Pilgrimage USA 18 9:00
Mon. May 24 EOHSJ USA Northwestern Lieutenancy USA
Fri Sept 17 Rev. Andrew Ashdown Group/ England UK 18 11:00
The
Mon. Sept 27 Cor Jan van Heesewijk and Family 6 11:00
Netherlands
Tue. Sept 28 EOHSJ USA Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy USA 23 11:00
Wed. Oct. 27 Parera Group/ Fr. Edmund Garret USA 40
