What’s New at Achva Spring 2015 President’s Message המכללה האקדמית אחוה ACHVA Academic College Dear friends, Welcome to the first edition of "What's New at Achva". Through this newsletter, we will be delighted to update you periodically about major achievements and activities at Achva Academic College. Achva is a key player in developing Israel’s southern periphery through education, research, and community involvement. We place special emphasis on diversity, with an eye toward increasing social mobility and inclusion of people hailing from the myriad of cultures and backgrounds that comprise this socioeconomically challenged district. I trust you all had a joyous Passover holiday, and I extend my best wishes to you for a happy Yom Haatzmaut – Israel Independence Day. Prof. Alean Al-Krenawi, President, Achva Academic College The US Ambassador Visits Achva Our guest of honor at the opening of the 2014-15 academic year was US Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Dan Shapiro. Ambassador Shapiro addressed the faculty and student body, and he even made an impromptu stop at the celebrations in the central campus square, jumping onstage to wish the students success in their studies. Upon experiencing the college first hand, the Ambassador said, “Achva is making a huge contribution to Israel.” The Annual Achva Conference for Diversity and Multiculturalism The second Annual Achva Conference for Diversity and Multiculturalism took place at the college on February 23, under the title “Inclusion in Times of Crisis.” Participants included leading Members of Knesset, journalists, academic researchers, and representatives of Israel’s ethnic and religious communities. Achva's president, Prof. Alean Al-Krenawi, presented the Israeli Social Alienation Index for 2015. Musical interludes were provided by Druze Israeli pianist, Tommy Hassoun, an IDF veteran and victim of sectarian street violence. “Aiming High” for Higher Education in Kiryat Malachi Achva’s Aiming High program helps high school students in the south succeed on the all-important Bagruyot matriculation exams. Achva is now running the program for talented, yet underachieving teens from neighboring Kiryat Malachi. Two program cycles were held recently, with a very high success rate. Aiming High opens the door to academic education for youth who otherwise would be forced to give up on the opportunity to earn a degree. Academic and Community Service Honors In January, Achva presented honors certificates to 13 Presidential Honors Students, 34 Honors Students, and 24 Honors Program students. Five students received awards for Excellence in Community Service. Seven faculty members received Outstanding Faculty awards. Presiding were Achva President Prof. Alean Krenawi and Member of Knesset Ilan Gilon. Recipients represented the full spectrum of population sectors in the south. Tel: 972-(0)8-858-8002 Email: [email protected] http://english achva.ac.il/
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