Among the International Board of Governors June events in this cornerstone centennial year are dedications of new facilities, prizes for research and academic excellence, book launches celebrating Technion’s contributions to Israel and the world, and honorary awards to public figures.
| Honorary Doctors Prof. Srulek Cederbaum, Germany Prof. François Diederich, Switzerland Gary Goldberg, Canada Itzhak Nissan, Israel Dr Eli Opper, Israel Joan Seidel, USA Prof. Günter Spur, Germany Moshe Yanai, Israel |
Honorary Fellows Drora Avissar, Israel Jeffery Cosiol, USA Ruth E. Flinkman-Marandy, USA Raphael Mishan, USA Prof. Gerd-Volker Röschenthaler, Germany Maurice Shashoua, Brazil Senator Paul B. Steinberg, USA The Honourable Laura Wolfson Townsley, UK |
| Drora Avissar, Israel
In recognition of your outstanding contribution to the Technion over the years, first as a staff member of the Israel Technion Society, and later as the Society’s director for two decades; for initiating and directing large-scale, vital projects for the Technion; for establishing a wide-ranging and impressive network of donors and supporters; for your role in narrowing educational gaps – an area that you see as your mission; and for serving as a role model for social involvement, dedication, and ceaseless efforts.
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Jeffery Cosiol, USA
In recognition of your passion for Israel and the Technion based on your belief in the centrality of science and technology to Israel’s future; in gratitude for your support, especially for Technion graduate students; and in appreciation of your effective leadership at the local and national levels of the American Technion Society.
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| Ruth Elaine Flinkman-Marandy, USA |  |
| In acknowledgement of your devotion to Israel and to the Technion; your deep understanding of the importance of medical science to the people of Israel and the world; and your service on the local and national levels of the American Technion Society. |
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Raphael Mishan, USA
In sincere appreciation for your profound love of Israel and dedication to the Technion; in thanks for your support of Technion research and caring for our students; and with gratitude for your understanding of the Technion’s vital role in Israel’s future, and for being a role model for Technion alumni. |
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Prof. Gerd Volker Roeschenthaler, Germany
In acknowledgement of your active leadership role in the German Technion Society; in tribute to your continuing devoted engagement as bridge-builder between Israel and Germany; and in recognition of your active volunteer efforts on behalf of the Technion as well as Jewish and Israeli causes in German society.
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| Maurice Shashoua, Brazil
In recognition of your active leadership as president of the Brazilian Technion Society and your active membership of the Brazilian Jewish community; in gratitude for your longtime friendship, devotion and persistent support of the Technion; and in appreciation of your voluntary role as a good-will ambassador for the Technion and through it for the State of Israel.
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| Senator Paul B. Steinberg, USA
In acknowledgement of your devotion to the Technion and the State of Israel; in appreciation for your sincere commitment to Israel’s future through your support of the Technion; and in admiration for your many accomplishments on behalf of the American Jewish community and the State of Florida. |
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Laura Wolfson Townsley, UK
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| In recognition of your support for the State of Israel and the Technion in both a personal capacity and through your Chairmanship of the Wolfson Family Charitable Trust and Trusteeship of the Wolfson Family Foundation whose outstanding contributions have had a major impact on higher education and charitable institutes in Israel; in gratitude for your commitment to many worthy Jewish causes in the UK and throughout the world; and in appreciation of your work as Honorary President of the British Technion Society. |