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NOV 2022

Prof. Noam Weisbrod speaking at the home of Lisa Field. Photo: Jilli Spear

BGU Canada CEO Mark Mendelson's Sudden Passing On November 14th, 2022 the BGU community in Canada, Israel and around the world received the devastating news that BGU Canada CEO Mark Mendelson passed away suddenly at the age of 73. Mark was a larger-than life figure who was adored and admired deeply by everyone who crossed his path. As the CEO of BGU Canada from 2010 to 2022, Mark was a passionate fundraiser and devoted advocate of Ben Gurion University of the Negev. He spent years deepening support and awareness of the University. Mark was a friend and ally to the many people who met him along his journey. May his memory be for a blessing.

DEC 2022 The Remarkable BGU: Sustainability and Climate Saving Science Lisa Field hosted a beautiful reception at her home in Beverly Hills followed by a talk with Prof. Noam Weisbrod, Director of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, on how BGU has become a trailblazer in desert technology and a leader in water research.

DEC 2022 The Negev Comes to Long Beach Longtime BGU supporters Jim and Liz Breslauer hosted a wonderful reception for Prof. Noam Weisbrod, Director of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research. Pictured: Jim Breslauer. Photo: courtesy

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BGU Canada CEO, Mark Mendelson, z”l, at last year’s Board of Governors meeting