VISITORS TO THE UNIVERSITY

Many visitors representing religious organizations, consulates and foundations came to the University during the Fall Semester. Some are pictured on pages 14 and 15. Others included Archbishop Robert Gonzalez and a group of pilgrims from Puerto Rico, as well as diplomatic representatives from the UN, Finland, Canada and the U.S. Among them were Ambassador Jean Guéguinou of the Bethlehem University Board of Regents, and members of the Public Affairs Office of the US Consulate headed by Dr. Chuck Hunter. Funding agencies that visited included DAAD and Missio from Germany. Rita Jentot and Nette Kolsrug of the Norwegian Occupational Therapy Association spent several days visiting with Ms. Barbara Lavin, coordinator of the Occupational Therapy Program. Several planned visits in late November and December had to be cancelled due to the blockade of Bethlehem by the Israeli forces.

Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Delegate, and Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, President of the Pontifical Council COR UNUM, pose with students	Members of Caritas Internationalis led by Claudette Habesch, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis-Jerusalem
The new French Consul General, Regis Koetschet, meets with Brother Vincent	Brother Vincent and Dr. Gretel Qumsieh welcome Dr. Michael Whelan,Lieutenant, and pilgrims from the Lieutenancy of England and Wales

Ms. Sarah Ewans, Director of the British Council, and Ms. Suhair Khoury, Information Services Manager and Manager of the Ramallah Office with members of the BU Administration

Teresian Association 50th Anniversary

The Teresian Association, a lay Catholic association involved in educational and cultural endeavors, was founded by Blessed Pedro Poveda in Spain in 1911. The Teresians have a history of partnership with Bethlehem University since 1973. Presently, two Teresians are on the staff. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Teresians in the Holy Land. To commemorate the occasion, a Thanksgiving Mass was held in the Bethlehem University Chapel on October 19th. An overflow congregation from the Bethlehem area and abroad were on hand to celebrate the event with Teresians who came from the Holy Land, Italy and Spain. After the liturgy, a PowerPoint presentation on the history and works of the Teresians was shown in Furno Hall.

Members of the Teresian Association gather in front of Millennium Hall

BU News Winter-Spring 2003

• Main Page
• Message From The President-Vice Chancellor
• Academic Life
• Spotlight On Students And Alumni
• A Day Of Triumph In A Year Of Challenge
• Thank You For Your Generosity
• Campus Activities
• Memorials
• Visitors To The University
• Israeli Incursion Brings Bu To A Standstill Again