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PAGE 12 Webinar Recaps New challenges demand new solutions. As the United States and the world have adapted to living and working during a pandemic, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has adopted new ways to teach remotely, and American Friends of the Hebrew University has adopted new ways to stay connected with American friends. AFHU staff across the country have acclimated to the new circumstances, maintaining office functions remotely, creating online Zoom meetings with supporters, coordinating one-on-one meetings between major donors and HU professors, planning virtual parlor meetings, and creating content to inform and engage our physically-distancing AFHU family. Webinars have proven to be an engaging way to connect American Friends with the Hebrew University. AFHU/HU webinars have covered a wide variety of topics, including: Jewish Life in Germany: Then and Now: An exploration of how the Holocaust experience colors our world: the past, through German Jewish life; and the present, through the experience of Israeli scientists in Germany. Coronavirus and the Future of Immunotherapy with Professor Isaiah T. (Shy) Arkin, Arthur Lejwa Professor of Structural Biochemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the former Vice-President for Research and Development at the University. AFHU offers webinar topics as varied as the academic disciplines found at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. There’s always something entertaining and informative on the AFHU YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe to stay informed of the latest research and insights from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and check out our events page. What Does it Take to be a Champion? An orthopedic surgeon and acclaimed author, an Olympic athlete, and a successful entrepreneur discuss how they came to be leaders in their respective fields. Developing New Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19: Technological Innovation in Times of Crisis: A discussion on the development of new diagnostic tests for COVID-19 with Dr. Naomi Habib, Assistant Professor at the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences at the Hebrew University and the Goren-Kasam Lecturer in Brain Sciences.
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY AFHU NEWS VOL. 25 PAGE 13 LEAD Despite the many obstacles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, AFHU’s leadership empowerment and development program, LEAD, continues to thrive. AFHU LEAD was developed to identify, cultivate, and mentor the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University by engaging with seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers. Currently, the first LEAD cohort is scheduled to travel to the Hebrew University in May 2021 for the Board of Governors meeting, where they will have the opportunity to experience Israel’s dynamism and innovative spirit. When their program participation concludes, the cohort will participate in a “graduation” celebration during AFHU’s September 2021 Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C. When the program launched in January 2020, COVID-19 was a small cloud on the horizon. While original plans included in-person gatherings and a week-long group sojourn to Israel, AFHU Leadership Development Director Laura Abrams along with program mentors quickly adapted programming to virtual experiences. LEAD’s 15 dedicated participants have remained active and engaged during these challenging times. Webinars focusing on change management, innovation, and nurturing vision have prepared participants to become future AFHU leaders, and events like online happy hours have helped to continue building the comradery. Although focused on longerterm leadership development, the program has already proven a success, with members of the next generation of AFHU leaders already engaged with regional boards.
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