Various Organizations in Rimini, Italy, Sign Cooperation Agreement with Bethlehem University and the Beit Sahour Municipality

On Friday, 2 April, Bethlehem University signed a cooperation agreement whereby two students graduating from Hotel Management will pursue their M.A. degrees at the University of Rimini, Italy, as part of an initiative that will foster peaceful coexistence and respect for human rights.

Brother Vincent Malham, President-Vice Chancellor, signed on behalf of Bethlehem University, along with Prof. Cesare Mangianti, President of the Rimini Town Council; Dr. Antonella Beltrami, Counselor for Equal Opportunity; Dr. Luciano Chicchi, for the University of Rimini; and Mr. Renzo Gradara, for the Diocese Caritas of Rimini. The Beit Sahour Municipality is partner to this cooperation agreement, and was represented in the signing ceremony by Mr. Fouad Kokali, Mayor of Beit Sahour and alumnus of Bethlehem University.

As part of this Agreement, Bethlehem University and the Beit Sahour Municipality will identify and select students who will pursue their M.A. through a scholarship offered by the University of Rimini. The Diocese Caritas of Rimini will provide full board, accommodation, and lodgings, and the Municipality of Rimini will provide transpiration and books.