BGU | PRESIDENT'S REPORT 2023

Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the André Deloro Medical Research Institute in May 2022

facility was installed in the Udi Garden. Finally, a NIS 1.5 million upgrade of the multimedia systems in the Gershon Cherni Classroom and Cultural Complex to improve students' learning experiences was completed. THE STUDENT VILLAGE ON THE NORTH CAMPUS IS NOW AT 97% OCCUPANCY The Human Resources Division offered several professional development opportunities, investing in ensuring our staff is the best it can be. Fifteen administrative department heads participated in one course, while 16 junior-level administrators participated in another. In addition, some 655 employees participated

Occupied Buildings across all Campuses*

2020 149

2021 164

2022 166

* including dormitories

in 54 workshops on the University's values and branding, ensuring everyone knows what we stand for and how to speak about our inspiring institution.

CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION

Completed this year • Renovation of the Ilanot Gate Under construction • Sylvan Adams Sports Center expansion • North Campus utilities tunnels and underground infrastructure • North Campus Infrastructure Center • André Deloro Medical Research Institute – joint BGU-Soroka translational research building

In planning • Drahi Innovation & Entrepreneurship Building, North Campus • Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Future Technologies Building, North Campus • Helmsley Computer Science Building, North Campus • Ernest Scheller, Jr. Gate of Innovation, North Campus Future projects • Civil and Environmental Engineering Building

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