Ben-Gurion University Foundation
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A University on the front lines
As the southern most university in Israel, the BGU community suffered greatly on that heinous October 7th day when Hamas attacked.
The latest figures from BGU are as follows:
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111 people from the BGU community were murdered or killed (faculty members, students and immediate family members)
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29 are still wounded
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Four are held hostage (one female student, two BGU alumni, and one relative of a faculty member)
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Approximately 150 faculty members and students were evacuated from their homes near the Gaza border
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Over 6,600 faculty members and students were recruited for emergency reserve duty (including pre-military students and faculty members in permanent army service)
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Approximately 2,200 are still doing reserve duty.
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Your support means so much during this awful time in Israel's history.
BGU students featured in an interview with BBC's Jeremy Bowen
Oded, Ilan and Ben give BBC World Editor Jeremy Bowen their side of this complex war that has consumed Israel over the last six months.
Iron Swords: BGU President's Updates
Professor Daniel Chamovitz, president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, has been sharing regular updates with BGU's friends and supporters.
About
Ben-Gurion University Foundation
Ben-Gurion University Foundation (BGUF) in the UK plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion’s vision of a first class institute of research and higher learning in the desert. We help the University fulfil its unique responsibility to develop the Negev, reach out to its local community and its Arab neighbours, and share its expertise with the world.
Founded in 1974, BGUF is a non-profit organisation located in London. We fulfil our mission by raising funds and awareness for the University across the UK.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is an institution of higher education and research with a mission like no other.
The only Israeli university created by government mandate, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) was established in 1969 with a mission to be an engine for the development of Israel’s Negev region.
About
Ben-Gurion University
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is an institution of higher education and research with a mission like no other.
The only Israeli university created by government mandate, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) was established in 1969 with a mission to be an engine for the development of Israel’s Negev region.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is an institution of higher education and research with a mission like no other.
The only Israeli university created by government mandate, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) was established in 1969 with a mission to be an engine for the development of Israel’s Negev region.
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