On 21 March 2023, Library Director, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, staff, and Turathuna team visited Antonian Charitable Society, a house for the elderly, and had a very warm welcome there. Mary who lives there is gifted with a special voice besides speaking 5 languages. She danced and sang in all languages adding extra joy to the […]
We announce the launch of the new cycle of the HESPAL programme for the academic year 2023/2024. Since the start of the HESPAL programme in 2010 and in partnership with Palestinian universities, more than 220 Palestinian scholars have benefited from the programme, accomplishing over 177 Masters’s Degrees and 43 PhDs across a wide range of fields and […]
Mr. Mustafa Bader, Instructor at the Arabic Department visited Turathuna “George Nasra Center for Palestinian Heritage” with his students of Interactive Media and Communications students, on 1 March 2023. Mary Morcos explained to them the work of the library and guided them through the newspapers that are on microfilm, especially “Falastin” issues of which are […]
The Zbierski Library held a student cell activity on Thursday, 2 March 2023, on “Video Production.” Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director, introduced student cell member, Younis Ja’afra, and welcomed Ms. Tamara Abu Laban, Instructor at the Interactive Media and Communications program, and all the students. Ms. D’souza encouraged the students to participate in video production […]
Br. Dominic Smith, F.S.C., former Library Director (1997-2007) of Bethlehem University and Development Associate of the Bethlehem Foundation died in the United States on January 29, 2023. On 03 February 2023, Bethlehem University community celebrated a memorial Mass for the soul of Br. Dominic Smith in the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University. […]
The Physiotherapy Clinic of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University announced last week that it has acquired a new device that will be used to treat Spinal Cord problems. The new DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Device will be used both for the training of our students and for treating people from the community. […]
Job Title: Director of Institutional Affairs Starts: 1 March 2023 Bethlehem University is seeking a full-time Director of Institutional Affairs. This position requires a flexible weekly schedule in which the 40 working hours per week may include evenings and weekends. The Director of Institutional Affairs holds a senior administrative position working directly with the governance […]
The next PGSB 8th Call for student thesis’ will be open for B.Sc., M.Sc. theses and internships on 01 February 2023. At this stage, PGSB program request from researchers and faculty staff members to join PGSB and partnering with FZJ scientists to develop mutual BSc & MSc Thesis Project Offer until 31 January 2023, and […]
Job Title: Dean of Students Bethlehem University is seeking full-time Dean of Student Affairs. This position requires a flexible weekly schedule in which the 40 working hours per week may include evenings and weekends. The position holder must effectively work with a diverse student body, manage various student services, oversee the Student Senate and student […]
Bethlehem University Vice Chancellor and the University Community are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Iman Nader Saca as Vice President Designate for Academic Affairs effective January 2023. For over 20 years, Dr. Iman has been a leading scholar and interdisciplinary educator in Archaeology and Anthropology and an advocate for cultural protection, preservation, and promotion. […]
Bethlehem University participated in the “First National Conference on Health Research in Palestine” organized by the Ministry of Health on 5 December 2022 at the Red Crescent premises in Ramallah. The conference presented health research studies for various Palestinian universities and organizations. Bethlehem University – College of Nursing and Health Sciences- had a successful role […]
Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as a Network Administrator. As a member of the Department of Technology Infrastructure and Support (TIS), the main job of the Network Administrator is to maintain secure, reliable, flexible, and fully functional local networks at Bethlehem University. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and […]
Najla Abdellatif is a Palestinian environmental activist who’s striving to empower others to take ownership of moving towards a more sustainable life. Through her blog “Zero Waste Palestine,” Najla sheds light on climate change-related issues and promotes sustainable and waste-free practices for Palestinian and Middle Eastern households. Najla had a role as a Civil Society […]
Researching youth street groups in XXI Century: The case of TRANSGANG project (Carles Feixa) Gangs are described as an episodic phenomenon comparable across diverse geographic spaces, with the stereotype of American gangs often operating as an archetype. This means that a gang is an informal group of peers with local roots, in conflict with other […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held a webinar titled, “How to publish your articles in International Journals: Practical Considerations,” the second in the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2022-2023 academic year, on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Dr. Fadel Jobran-Sawayfa, Assistant Professor of Education, and Dr. Ibrahim Horoub, an Instructor at […]
Bethlehem University community is saddened by the death of Dr. John Kelly, Professor Emeritus at the University College Dublin (UCD). Professor Kelly passed away in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday 12 November 2022. Professor. Kelly was a founder of Friends of Bethlehem University – Ireland, a longtime and enthusiastic supporter of Bethlehem University, and a recipient […]
Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified Electrician. The position holder is responsible for all needed electrical works ( installing, maintaining, and enhancing electrical systems and components; troubleshooting problems, and making timely repairs). Furthermore, the electrician assists in the general maintenance work of the day-to-day plant operations and makes recommendations to the plant personnel director regarding all electrical and maintenance matters. Qualifications: […]
On 1 November 2022, a group of 27 sophomores visited the Library with Sawsan Shomali who introduces English major students to the process of and various steps in writing a research paper. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza, Library Director, extended a warm welcome to the group and encouraged them to visit the Library as often as possible. […]
The Palestinian American Research Center (PARC) announces its 24thannual Palestinian research fellowship competition for research in the humanities and social sciences that will contribute to Palestinian Studies. Applicants must be Palestinian doctoral students or Palestinian scholars who have earned their PhD. Palestinians may apply regardless of their country of residence or ID. Applications due November […]
Dr. Rabab Tamish from the Faculty of Education asked to provide an informative lecture about different resources and facilities of the Library for 12 Masters Students in the “Creative Pedagogies and Community Practices” program. On Friday, 28 October 2022 from 10:30 to 11:15 AM in Room E-101 Juana Juha explained to them how to reach our […]
The Institute for Palestine Studies, in partnership with several research centers in the region, Europe and North America are organizing a conference titled “Reassessing the British Mandate in Palestine”, 31 October – 2 November 2022. The British Mandate (1922-1948) represents over a quarter-century in the modern history of Palestine during which the groundwork was laid […]
On Friday, 28th of October 2022, at the request of Ms. Hiyam Sacca, the Library arranged for the tour for 12 students of the Master in Infectious Diseases; Prevention and Control program. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza extended a warm welcome to the group and explained to them the available resources and services of the Library. Ms. […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held a webinar titled, “The state of scientific research in Palestine and its implications for Bethlehem University”, the first in the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2022-2023 academic year, on Thursday, October 27th, 2022, in Furno Hall. Prof Jamil Khader, Dean of Research, provided an […]
Ms. Suzanne Daher, Chair of the Physical & Occupational Therapy Department at the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, visited the Library with a group of 39 students in order to get them to learn how to search for resources from the databases for writing research papers. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza, Director of the Library extended […]
Bethlehem Business Incubator at Bethlehem University launched the new “Tourism Innovation Hub” on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022. Tourism Innovation Hub – TIH is a new project led by Bethlehem Business Incubator – BBI in partnership with UNESCO within the TVET4Future project, funded by ENABEL – Belgium development agency. This new Hub focuses on youth, women, […]
A group of 19 students, accompanied by Raed Eshnaiwer teacher of Research Skills for Literature, from the English Department visited the Library with his students, on the 14th of October 2022. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza welcomed the group. Juana Juha explained to the students about RFID and how to access the Electronic resources for their research. […]
The Triennial Conference of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Worldwide Meeting of the Young Academies We are pleased to announce that registration for the 1-3 November 2022, Triennial Conference of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Worldwide Meeting of the Young Academies is now open! The conference is hosted jointly by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, […]
The first of its kind in Palestine On Thursday, 8 September 2022, H.E. Chilean Ambassador Christian Hodges-Nugent, and his deputy Mr. Ricardo Cardenas delivered a donated Portable Electro Cardiogram device to Bethlehem University’s Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. Ms. Mariam Awad, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mr. Youil Anastas, Vice […]
Part-Time Job: Restaurant Training Supervisor Job duration: From 3 October 2022 – 19 January 2023 (Fall Semester) Possible renewal in spring and future semesters Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced Restaurant Training Supervisor to work on a part-time basis (30 hours a week) in its Hotel Management and Tourism Institute. The position holder is responsible […]
On August Thursday and Friday 18th and 19th, 2022, Bethlehem University celebrated the graduation of its Forty-Sixth cohort which consisted of 641 graduates, holders of master’s and bachelors and diplomas from various faculties and specializations. The celebration was attended by the Apostolic Nuncio in Jerusalem and Palestine, Mgr Adolfo Tito Yllana, the Chancellor of Bethlehem […]
Prof Jamil Khader, Dean of Research and Professor of English at Bethlehem University, received the 2022 Arab American University Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences category. He shared this award with Dr. Maha Samman from Alquds University. Prof Khader won this award for his article, “The Architectural Parallax, Neoliberal […]
Part-Time Job: Communication Officer/Content Author and Editor Job duration: From 1 September – 30 December 2022 Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as a Communications Officer/Content Author and Editor. The general purpose of the Communications Officer/Content Author position is to work with others to oversee, manage, and implement an external outreach strategy that ensures an increase in awareness of Bethlehem University. […]
Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as a Biology Lab Assistant. The general purpose of the Biology Lab Assistant position is to assist in the preparations and the general upkeep of all laboratory classes offered by the Biology department. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Laboratory Medical Sciences. Experience in preparing educational laboratories. Good English and Arabic language skills both written and spoken. Good […]
Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh teaches and does research at Bethlehem University and Birzeit University. A Palestinian born in Beit Sahour, he is the founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History (PMNH) and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University. He previously served on the faculties of the University of […]
On the 26th of May 2022 from 11 AM to 12 PM Student Cell at BU Library organized an activity at the ground floor in the quiet study area titled “Youth, the Leaders of Tomorrow”. Student Cell member, Shahd Daww led students to a Meditation session which was well participated.
The Bethlehem University Library organized a hiking trip to Battir on Sunday 22 May 2022. 13 faculty and staff took part in the trip that started from the Al-Makhrour area in Beit Jala, a world heritage site. Wadi Al Makhrour extends from the Crimsan Monastery all the way to the village of Battir. This beautiful […]
Vice President Designate for Academic Affairs Bethlehem University in the city of Bethlehem, Palestine is seeking a visionary, task-oriented, and experienced higher education administrator to serve as the Vice President designate for Academic Affairs during the 2022-2023 academic year. As the Vice President designate, the successful applicant will assume the responsibilities of the current Vice […]
Vacancies for Full-Time & Part-Time Faculty Members Bethlehem University is seeking highly qualified and well experienced full-time and part-time faculty members to fill the following positions for the upcoming Academic year, Fall 2022: Full-time teaching position in the Faculty of Science – Analytical and/or Environmental Chemistry or related topics, Ph.D. Full-time teaching position in the Faculty of Science – Computational Engineering / Simulation, Computational […]
The Office of the Dean of Research held the first session of the Research & Innovation Day for the 2021-2022 academic year on Thursday, May 19, 2022. In his welcoming remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Bethlehem University, Br. Peter Bray spoke to faculty, staff, students, and guests about the importance of research as a key to [...]
Development Officer/Scholarships & Grants Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as a Development Officer/Scholarships & Grants. The general purpose of the Development Officer position is to help support Bethlehem University’s resources and sustainability by soliciting and securing significant and ongoing donations, funds, endowments, and student scholarships. The post is responsible […]
Student Cell Activity -YOGA in the Library Student Cell at BU Library entitled “Youth, the Leaders of Tomorrow” had an activity on the 12th of May 22 from 11 AM to 12 PM on the ground floor in the quiet study area. Student Cell member, Razan Miqdadi led students to a Yoga session which was […]
Faculty Member / Linguistics The English Department at Bethlehem University is seeking an individual to serve as a full-time faculty member to teach English linguistics courses at the undergraduate level starting Fall 2022. Qualifications: A PhD in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics from an internationally recognized and accredited university. A PhD in the discipline is preferred. […]
Faculty Member / Communications The English Department at Bethlehem University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a full-time faculty member to teach English Communications courses at the undergraduate level starting Fall 2022. Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Public Relations and/or English Communications especially in digital communications from an internationally recognized and accredited university. […]
The required steps to complete registration for MICAD or MGAPS Programs are as follows: Step 1: The MICAD/MGAPS Application Packet will be available just online by accessing the following link:http://admission.bethlehem.edu/admissioncard/The application fee is 500 NIS that can be paid either using the credit card or through Pal Pay. A username and password will be sent [...]
The first student activity entitled “Be Kind to your Mind” was held on 7th April 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on the ground floor of the Library. Student cell member, Jalil Sayeh prepared the power point on “Be Kind to your Mind”, very informative and useful information on how to go about on […]
Eighteen women from Arab Educational Institute – Pax Christi headed by Sumud Story House Coordinator Mrs. Claudette Mubarak visited the BU Library on the morning of Monday, March 28, 2022. They were welcomed by the Turathuna team headed by Mary Morcos. After orienting them with the different facilities of the Library they gathered at Turathuna […]
Dr. Schneider and his team from Talitha Kumi worked with a group of students on “GPIA– The History of Bethlehem and its surroundings” The students made very good use of the library space for 3 days on 16th, 21st and 23rd March ‘22 from 8 am to 1 pm. The active students worked in small […]
For the first time, the Library formed a student cell. The first meeting was held on 10 March 2022, from 11:00 to 12:00 PM initiated by Library Administrative Team, composed of Sr. Rose Amacanin, Vera Kousa, Juana Juha, and Library Director, Elizabeth Dsousa. The cell is made up of students representing different departments. The meeting […]
Masters in Oncology Project Manager (Part-Time, 12 Hours / Week) Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as a part-time “Master in Oncology Project Manager.” The Masters in Oncology Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Program Coordinator in organizing the implementation of and overseeing the Masters in Oncology project. The […]
Software Developer Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as a Software Developer. As a member of the Information Technology Services Office (ITS), the software developer will be involved in all phases of the software development life cycle, including gathering and analyzing user system requirements, designing, developing, testing, and delivering software modules and components of varying size […]
For the fourth consecutive year, Bethlehem University Tourism Institute (BUTi) is delighted to announce for the prize of: “Mrs. Wedad Abu-Dayyeh’s Academic Excellence Award in the Field of Hotel Management & Tourism for the Year 2022” to a fourth year female student in the BSc. Program of Hotel Management, who manages to earn the highest […]
Within the national efforts carried out by the Environmental Quality Authority (EQA) in partnership with the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability / Bethlehem University (PIBS / BU) to prepare and update The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), ten workshops were held with governmental and private institutions and relevant national experts on various […]
This rare book written in multi-languages is titled: “Bethlehem” and was published by Gerusalemme: Francescani, 1947. This book is really interesting because they mentioned different topics such as Bethlehem and its Holy places, St. Catherine’s parish church, the Casa Nova, and others….You can see more fascinating information inside the book. Readers and researchers can gain […]
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Bethlehem University graduate Afrah Mousa (BU’20) of the Software Engineering Department participated in the International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT) in Oman from 21 to 23 December 2021, to present her graduation project. Her project was titled “DiscimusRW: An E-Learning Web Application for Classifying Random Walks with Machine Learning”. Afrah developed a web-based online system based […]
A group of 27 first-year students, accompanied by Mr. Mohammed Abu Ayyash from the Department of Computational Sciences and Engineering visited the library, on 20 December 2021 at noon. Ms. Juana Juha welcomed the group and explained briefly about the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), the self-check-in/out machine (RFID Kiosk), library policies and procedures, and the different library […]
Join Bethlehem University – ICP Roster of Trainers, Consultants, Mentors & Researchers The Institute for Community Engagement & Partnership (ICP) at Bethlehem University was founded in 1989 as one of the community-service extension units of Bethlehem University. The ICP is an integral unit of the University’s academic life which undertakes the responsibility of strengthening the […]
Part-Time Faculty Members/ Faculty of Arts, Department of Arabic Language – New Interactive Media Bethlehem University is seeking highly qualified and well experienced part-time Faculty members to fill the following positions for the upcoming Semester, Spring 2022: Part-Time teaching position in New Interactive Media. Qualifications Excellent knowledge in the required teaching domain Master’s degree in a related field, Ph.D. […]
The Dean of Research and the Research Council held a webinar titled, “Environmental research leading to conservation and sustainability in Palestine,” Thursday, December 16, 2021. Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh and Mr. Elias Handal, from the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability, provided an overview of the research activities, educational programs, and other outreach plans they have […]
Iman Saca was born in Bethlehem to Palestinian Christian parents; she went to St. Joseph School in Bethlehem and Talitha Qumi in Beit Jala. After the first Intifada started in 1987 Palestinian universities were closed, and her grandparents in the United States suggested to her and her brother to go to the USA to pursue […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council held a colloquium titled, “Developing the Tourism Industry in Palestine: Halal Tourism and Volunteer Tourism as Case Studies,” the sixth in the Research and Creativity colloquia series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Dr. Omar Abed Rabo, Associate Professor of […]
The Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Award is a year-long fellowship that recognizes and fosters innovative and ground-breaking scholarship on issues related to Palestine and Palestinians. The award will support a scholar working on a book project in any field of the humanities or social sciences who will spend the academic year at Columbia University in New York, […]
On Wednesday, 1 December 2021, Ms. Ruba Ayyad from the English Department visited the library with a group of 40 freshmen students in order to get them to learn about the library and the best ways to use it. The library staff explained all the facilities and services available on all the library floors and […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University (PIBS-BU) held the “First Palestinian Conference on Biodiversity and Human Diversity in Palestine” on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. This conference is one of the activities of the “Unity Diversity in Nature and Society” project, funded by the European Union Peacebuilding Initiative (EUPI), and implemented in […]
Network Administrator Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as a Network Administrator. As a member of the Department of Technology Infrastructure and Support (TIS), the position holder will help support and manage the University networks, ensure security for, enhancement, and documentation of internal networks, maintain a reliable, secure, and effective operational campus network as well as the WiFi network, maintain up to date security procedures, deploy, configure, maintain and […]
At the Faculty of Arts, Department of Social Sciences Bethlehem University is seeking highly qualified and well experienced part-time Faculty members to fill the following positions for the upcoming Semester, Spring 2022: Part-Time teaching position in Psychology Part-Time teaching position in Social Work Qualifications · Ph.D. degree in the related field. · At least 5 years of teaching experience in […]
The Research and the Community Engagement Committee held an online informational webinar on a Swiss call for projects, “Research Partnership Grants,” at 5 pm, Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021. Mr. Michael Krieger, the current manager of the Leading House for the Middle East and North Africa (LHMENA), introduced the call and discussed its eligibility criteria, funding regulation, and selection […]
A group of 25 students from St. Joseph School Class 3B visited the Turathna Center in the Library with their teachers Ms. Nadiya Hazboun and Ms. Routi El Massou on 17 November 2021 at 11:30 A.M. The Turathuna Team Members headed by Ms. Mary Morcos welcomed them, as Ms. Mirna Zoughbi explained to them about […]
On the morning of Thursday, 18 November 2021, a group of 24 students from St. Joseph School visited BU Library accompanied by their teacher Mrs. Nadia Hazboun. The team welcomed the students and their teacher. Library staff Mirna Zoughbi explained the various services provided by the library to the students. Responding to a request by […]
On Thursday 18 November 2021, Ms. Valerie Rock welcomed a group of second-year students from the Biology Department to the Library and oriented them on the library services and facilities in order to encourage students to use the library and benefit from its resources. The students toured the library and were given a demonstration about […]
As a continuation of the arranged Library tour, Ms. Rania Abdel Nour visited the Library on the 11th of November 2021 with two groups of students of IATA and Hotel Management. The first group consisted of 9 students from second-year Hotel management and the second group was first-year IATA students. Elizabeth D’sousa, Director of the […]
As a follow-up of the Library Liaison Annual meeting with the faculty, Vera Koussa as a member of the LLT took the responsibility to approach Ms. Reem Zeitoun, Faculty of Chemistry, to bring her students to visit the Library. On the 12th of November ’21, Ms. Reem came with her 29 Chemistry students to the Library. […]
As a follow up of the Library Liaison Annual meeting with the faculty, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director planned with the team in charge to approach the faculty to bring in the students to the Library. Ms. Vera Koussa approached Ms. Rania Abdel Nour, Hotel Management, and arranged the Library Tour. On the 10th of […]
On the 10th of November ’21, Ms. Narmeen Qumsieh from the Nursing Department visited the Library with 47 first-year students. Ms. Elizabeth D’souza extended a warm welcome to Ms. Narmeen Qumsieh and her students. The Library staff Miral explained at the garden level all the journals and periodicals that can be used by the students. […]
Dr. Bilal Salameh, from the Department of Social Science, visited the Library on the 10th of November ’21 with 55 students for a Library tour. Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director, extended a warm welcome Dr. Bilal and his students, and then Ms. Vera Koussa explained the Library services and facilities to the students. Dr. Bilal […]
Another group of 32 Grade 2 girls from St. Joseph School with their teacher Ms. Nadia Hazboun came to visit the George Nasri Turathuna Center in the BU Library at 9:30 A.M today, 09 Nov. 2021. The girls were excited to see what is inside the Library and particularly in the Center. The group was […]
Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, the Library Director approached Ms. Maram Daboub and expressed her desire to see the students in the library and arranged the Library tour with her. On the 9th of November’21, Ms. Maram Daboub from the English Department came with a group of 39 first-year students for the Library tour. The library staff […]
The Annual Library Liaison meeting took place on 28th October’21 from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM in the Garden Level of the Library – L005. Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director, welcomed Fr. Iyad Twal and all the representatives of different departments to the meeting. Dr. Irene Hazou expressed her desire to attend but could not make […]
A group of 29 second-grade students along with their teacher, Ms. Nadia Morcos Al Masrieyeh, from the Terra Sancta School for Girls – Sisters of Saint Joseph visited the Bethlehem University Library and George Nasra Turathuna Center on Thursday, 04 November 2021. The excitement on the students’ faces was seen clearly as this was a […]
Plant Personnel Manager Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as the “Plant Personnel Manager”. The position holder will assist the Plant Personnel Director and the University Engineer in the supervision and implementation of the day-to-day plant operations to achieve the assigned goals for the Unit. In addition, s/he will ensure that the Unit’s work is […]
This rare book written in English is entitled: “Jerusalem Bethany and Bethlehem” and was published by Thomas Nelson and Sons ltd, London, 1887. The author’s name is, Josias Leslie Porter was an Irish Presbyterian minister, missionary and traveler, who became an academic administrator. It was printed in 1887. He describes that Jerusalem, Bethany, and Bethlehem […]
On Tuesday, 26th of October 2021, the Bethlehem University Board of Trustees held its first meeting under the revised structure emerging from the Review Project. The focus of the Board’s work will be different from in the past and it was emphasized that the Board’s work has to link in with the Strategic Plan and […]
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Someone once said that nature is a powerful teacher. If only people realized how rich these words are. Here, at Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability-Bethlehem University, we believe that we need to nurture more love of nature in our children- which leads to a more sustainable future. In January 2021, we started a new […]
The Italian Consulate General – Jerusalem, organized an exhibition titled: Journey through the Italian Language on the occasion of the week of Italian Language. The exhibition was hosted by Bethlehem University, on the first floor of De La Salle Hall on Friday 1 October 2021. After the official opening of the exhibition, there was a […]
Bethlehem University is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to serve as a Network Administrator. As a member of the Department of Technology Infrastructure and Support (TIS), the position holder will help support and manage the University networks; ensure security for, enhancement, and documentation of internal networks; maintain a reliable, secure and effective operational campus network as well as the WiFi network; […]
Bethlehem University signs cross-border agreement with four other universities on sustainable tourism Bethlehem University, represented by the Vice-Chancellor Br. Peter Bray, signed a cross-border agreement with four other universities in three Mediterranean countries to cooperate to create strong communities and to design people-centered tourist experiences, within the EU-funded CROSSDEV project. In addition to the Institute […]
Bethlehem University is seeking highly qualified and well experienced full-time Faculty members to fill the following positions for the upcoming Academic year, Fall 2021: Full Time Teaching Position in the Faculty of Education/ Learning Difficulties, PHD Full Time Teaching Position in the Faculty of Education/ Early Childhood, PHD Qualifications: Job Factors At least, 5 years of teaching experience Excellent knowledge in the […]
Assistant to the Dean of Students Bethlehem University is seeking a very well experienced and highly qualified candidate to serve as the Assistant to the Dean of Students. Under the general supervision of the Dean, the Assistant to the Dean of Students, collaborates with other members of the Student Affairs Office. He/She is actively involved […]
Following are the numbers of the applicants who were admitted to the Teacher’s Diploma program for the academic year 2021-2022. You are invited to come to the university on 11 June 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Furno Hall to obtain needed information about the program and the payment procedures. Payments can be made starting […]
The inventory process is very essential in the Library to make sure that all the books are in the right place and to make it easier for the users to locate the books. The Digital Library Assistant machine helps to detect mistakes such as the wrong location of books, broken tags, books not in the […]
Bethlehem University library has a book that features Palestine. This rare book written in English is entitled: “Among the Holy places, A Pilgrimage through Palestine” and was published by T. Fisher Unwin (first edition January 1, 1891; 386 pages). A very interesting historical volume with fascinating photographs and illustrations. The author, REV. James Kean, M.A., […]
Heidi Hannouneh / Khair is an artist and fashion designer from Beit Sahour, where she grew up and was inspired by her father to become a fashion designer. She digs into the precious treasures of Palestine, works to highlight them and sweep away the dust of history from them, and present them in a youthful, […]
We are delighted to launch the 2021 Fund Challenge! The Fund Challenge is a competition for undergraduate economics students sponsored as a joint initiative by the African Department (AFR), Asia and Pacific Department (APD), Institute for Capacity Development (ICD), Middle East and Central Asia Department (MCD), and Office of Innovation and Change (OIC). Finalists will […]
Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, is seeking a very well experienced and highly qualified candidate to serve as The Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications. The Director is responsible for leading all efforts to plan, develop and implement the University’s marketing, public relations and communications functions. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years […]
On Thursday, 6 May 2021, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed the Ambassador of Chile to the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Christian Hodges-Nugent, and his Deputy, Mr. Ricardo Cardenas, on their first visit to Bethlehem University since assuming office in April 2021. Brother Peter briefed the Ambassador […]
University Secretary Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, is seeking a very well-experienced and highly qualified candidate to serve as The University Secretary. The University Secretary is responsible for the effective governance of the University and for its professional services, by managing and supporting the operations of the governance and the executive management bodies of Bethlehem University. The University Secretary […]
Since 2020 has been a difficult year for everybody, the Palestine Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability (PBIS) started an educational series for children titled “New Year, New Fun” which aims to relieve some of the pandemic stress and connect children with nature. The year began with a “Find it, Stick it” scavenger hunt on 15 […]
The senior occupational therapy students of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University met online with students from Howard University, Washington. Those in the meeting are engaged in research for their seminar courses, and the Howard University students are conducting research for a master’s degree. The meeting began with a presentation by each […]
The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, at King’s College London represented by Dr. Jaqualyn Moore and the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, at Bethlehem University represented by Dean Mariam Awad organized a virtual international workshop on Wednesday, 10 March 2021. The workshop aimed to connect nursing students from both […]
For the third consecutive year, Bethlehem University Tourism Institute (BUTi) is delighted to announce for the prize of; “Mrs. Wedad Abu-Dayyeh’s Academic Excellence Award in the Field of Hotel Management & Tourism for the Year 2021” to a fourth year female student in the BSc. Program of Hotel Management, who manages to earn the highest […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a symposium and a launch of the book, European Cultural Diplomacy and Arab Christians in Palestine, 1918–1948 Between Contention and Connection, on Thursday, 11 March 2021, via Google Meet.
In reference to the Minister’s announcement on Saturday, February 27, 2021, and due to the rise of Covid-19, we regret to inform you that students will not be allowed on campus until further notice. However, those students who need to use library resources may search for the books via our Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) system […]
The Project of “OpenKM – Document Management System Software” started towards the end of Sept. 2020 with the EIS team (Enterprise Information System Unit). Jihad Najajreh and Francis Sleibi introduced it to the library staff and helped in teaching and monitoring until the staff got hold of it. A library team of three persons – Sr. Rose, Miral and […]
Bethlehem University mourns the death of Brother Joseph Loewenstein, FSC (affectionately known as Brother Joe) the first Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University. Brother Joe passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Thursday, 18 February 2021, at the De La Salle Hall Nursing Home for the Brothers in Eastern North America. Vice Chancellor of […]
Volunteers at Bethlehem University built a Biogas Unit at the Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS). The PIBS and its EU-funded Biodiversity Center continue to develop usable modules for education and for saving our environment. In this case, organic waste (such as kitchen waste) is digested by anaerobic bacteria (without oxygen) which then produce Methane […]
The library is open from Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Students must wear the mask throughout their presence in the library. NO Mask NO Entry. On entering the library on the left-hand side, provisions are made to sanitize hands. Students are requested to fill in the log sheet, which is located at the […]
You are invited to help us select the best logo for the Golden Jubilee of Bethlehem University. Back in October 2020, we launched a call for designs for the Golden Jubilee Logo. We received a number of suggestions and we would like you to participate in selecting the best logo which will be used through […]
The Center for Palestine Studies is pleased to announce that the competition for the 2021-2022 Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Postdoctoral Award is now open!Apply by 1 March 2021 This year-long postdoctoral fellowship seeks to recognize and foster innovative and ground-breaking scholarship on issues related to Palestine and Palestinians. The award will support a scholar working on a […]
The Dean of Students Office cordially invites your to join us the Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday 03 December 2020 at 11:00 AM at De La Salle Hall. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
It is possible now to register to the Master in Tourism Studies Program (MRTS). The program is a two-year postgraduate course which aims at providing an in-depth analysis of the main academic and technical issues whose knowledge represents an asset for the development of the tourism industry in Palestine. The Master’s program is multidisciplinary: it […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council are pleased to invite you to attend the fourth colloquium in the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year. Dr. Michel Hanania,The Dean of the Science Faculty and chairperson of the Chemistry Department, will discuss his research project titled, “Extraction Methods and […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council are pleased to invite you to attend the third colloquium in the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year. Ms. Hiba Jaraiseh, Instructor in the Chemistry Department, and Ms. Minerva Jaraiseh, instructor in the Social Sciences Department, and Dr. Hanan Hazboun, Assistant […]
Nicola Juha was born in Bethlehem and went to Terra Sancta School for his elementary and secondary education. He studied law at Birzeit University near Ramallah. He loved painting since he was young. He received a prize in an Italian drawing competition when he was still at school and won a prize once again for […]
Director of Advancement Bethlehem University in the Holy Land is seeking a very well experienced and highly qualified candidate to serve as Director of Advancement at Bethlehem University. The Director will be responsible for devising, managing, and supervising the implementation of the advancement office activities and services, to increase, diversify and sustain support in the […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council are pleased to invite you to attend the second colloquium in the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year. Prof Moien Kanaan, the Director of Hereditary Research Laboratory, and Ms. Christina Canavati will discuss their research project titled, “Identification of Epilepsy Genes […]
With the beginning of the new academic year, similar to other departments, the Athletics Department started their classes of physical education with remote delivery. With this transition, the Athletics Department Director, Samar Moussa, submitted an initiative to the Entrepreneurial Education in Emergency Forum (EEEF) on “The role of a physical education course in spreading health […]
The Board of Trustees, the Board of Regents, the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students of Bethlehem University congratulates His Beatitude Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, on his appointment as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, after serving as the Apostolic Administrator for the past four years. His Beatitude is a good friend of Bethlehem University from the time […]
يسر مكتب عمادة البحث العلمي ومجلس البحث العلمي دعوتكم لحضور منتدى البحث والابداع، والذي نستضيف به الزميل الدكتور سعيد عياد، رئيس دائرة اللغة العربية، والأستاذ خالد الفقيه، محاضر في دائرة اللغة العربية، الساعة 11:30 صباحا من يوم الخميس الموافق 22\10\2020 عبر منصة جوجل ميت. يستعرض الباحثان بحثهما الموسوم ب“ذاكرة بيت لحم المصورة” الممول من وزارة التعليم العالي، […]
As is usual at the beginning of the academic year, Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor, invites you to the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit in the University Chapel on Thursday, 8 October 2020 at 12 noon to ask God’s blessing on the new academic year. If you are on campus that day […]
دعوة للمشاركة في المؤتمر الافتراضي الدولي الأول تدعوكم عمادة البحث العلمي للمشاركة بتقديم ملخصات بحثية للتسجيل في المؤتمر الافتراضي الدولي الأول بعنوان: “تحديات البيئة في المنطقة العربية” والمزمع عقده بتاريخ 28/11/2020 افتراضيا في جامعة القدس تحت رعاية الأستاذ الدكتور عماد أبو كشك رئيس الجامعة و بالتعاون مع مكتب فلسطين لاتحاد الأكاديميين والعلماء العرب في فلسطين، […]
The Historical Geography of the Holy Land: especially in relation to the history of Israel and of the early Church by George Adam Smith, D.D. (a short overview) This rare book on its 4th edition dated MCMVII (1907) published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, offers the readers an interesting treatise on the history of Palestine […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University (PIBS- BU), The Galilee Society (GS), and The Palestinian Center for Rapprochement Between People (PCR) announce the availability of research grants in the areas of human and bio- diversity. The project funded by the European Union Peace building Initiative “Unity and Diversity in Nature and […]
Partners of the EU-Funded Project “My Heritage,,, My Identity!” Project AFRAT (Association pour la Formation des Ruraux aux Activités du Tourisme) – Main Applicant, BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY, PCR (Palestinian Centre for Rapprochement between People), Tétraktys – Association de coopération pour le développement Local des espaces naturels, launched a Call for tender to conduct a Final Project […]
Partners of the EU-Funded Project “My Heritage,,, My Identity!” Project AFRAT (Association pour la Formation des Ruraux aux Activités du Tourisme) – Main Applicant, BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY, PCR (Palestinian Centre for Rapprochement between People), Tétraktys – Association de coopération pour le développement Local des espaces naturels, launched a Call for tender to run a Survey about […]
Project Manager Bethlehem University is seeking a well experienced and highly qualified candidate to serve as Project Manager at the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability. S/he will organize and administer the project activities and will work closely with the project leader to fulfill the needs of the project. Qualifications: Masters’ degree in project management in rural development, or subject of the […]
With great sorrow, we mourn the passing of Mr. John Hume, a prominent Catholic Leader in Northern Ireland and friend and supporter of Bethlehem University. Mr. Hume passed away in Ireland on Monday 3 August 2020 at the age of 83. As a politician in the latter half of the 20th century, more than anyone […]
Bethlehem University mourns the passing of Mr. Jose Said, a true friend and supporter in the mission of education. Mr. Said has supported Bethlehem University through the Belen 2000 Fundacion for many years. His recent donation was for the construction of the Nursing building, soon to be completed. The Physiotherapy Clinic in the ground floor will be named after the […]
Do you have an innovative idea or business? Are you thinking to develop your business to something else to overcome the economic crisis? Do you want to establish a business that also benefits the society providing a missing product/service or creating employment? The Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and the Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC) of […]
It is possible now to register to the Master in Tourism Studies Program (MRTS). The program is a two-year postgraduate course which aims at providing an in-depth analysis of the main academic and technical issues whose knowledge represents an asset for the development of the tourism industry in Palestine. The Master’s program is multidisciplinary: it […]
Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, announced Saturday, 27 June 2020, that the University decided to appoint Father Dr. Iyad Twal as Executive Vice President, to replace Dr. Michael Sansur who has decided to take one year leave from the University after being in this position for nine years. Brother Peter […]
Enrollment Procedures 2020 The required steps to complete registration for MRTS Program are as follows: Step 1: The MRTS Application Packet will be available either at the Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism office at Bethlehem University or online by accessing the following link: http://admission.bethlehem.edu/admissioncard/ The application fee is 110 JDs that can be paid […]
The required steps to complete registration for MICAD Program are as follows: Step 1: The MICAD Application Packet will be available either at MICAD office at Bethlehem University or online by accessing the following link: http://admission.bethlehem.edu/admissioncard/ The application fee is 110 JDs that can be paid in one of the following two methods: If the […]
Online Training on Heritage Case studies in Palestine Proposed by the European funded project “My Heritage! My Identity!”Promoting Governance and Citizenship in PalestineENI/2017/390-692 The provider should constitute a team composed by experts detailed on the TOR to design and deliver the professional online training program with the highest standards possible. The online training will be developed […]
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards has announced the call for nomination to the 13 of the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards in cooperation with The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). In Palestine, PALAST coordinates the nominations to this award. The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize and reward world-class research and artistic creation, […]
In order to successfully complete the application process for the MSW program, the candidate should follow the steps below: Step 1: Buy an application package from the Office the Social Sciences Department, second floor, De La Salle Hall, at Bethlehem University. You can get the package between 10/6/2020 and 30/7/2020. Keep the payment slip for the application fees (120 JD) […]
Qubeibeh Nursing students complete requirements on site After the decision of Bethlehem University to start receiving small groups of students for continuing nursing lab practice; groups of 6 to 7 students were called into the Qubeibeh Nursing facility on Monday 8/6/2020 to complete the spring fundamental nursing lab requirement with Mr Mohammad Ayyash and Sr […]
Faculty and students are to engage in distance learning options for the summer course.Small groups of students are allowed on campus for the following purposes: To receive certificates or transcripts, to sign loan requests, fill out applications, deliver papers, after coordination with the offices or departments that the student must access. To complete practical training […]
A group of 10 brilliant ardent students studying Aviation Economics lectured by Airlines Economics Expert Rene Zambile and professor at the Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism at Bethlehem University, came out with the following ideas to be passed over to IATA through Mr. Mohammad Apesh Senior Staff at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) […]
To apply to the needy student fund, please click the link to fill out the form. https://forms.gle/w7c7ZAnEmpmku5B3A Deadline is Over for this link
Your scores for the TOEFL / ITP exam conducted 2 February 2020 arrived today. Please feel ease picking your official hard -copy certificate from the External Academic Relations Office starting from tomorrow Friday 28.02.2020.
Please note that deadline to submit a Call of Interest to join the Erasmus Plus Cultural Encounter course maximum by 1 March 2020. The External Academic Relations Office will be your main focal point at this stage for reservation. Duration 10 weeks and it starts from 9 March to 17 May 2020. For more information, please never hesitate to […]
يدعوكم فريق افاق التابع لعمادة شؤون الطلبة للمشاركة في فعاليات برنامج ألعاب أيام زمان وذلك يوم الخميس 27 شباط 2020 ما بين الساعة 11:15 – 13:00 في المسرح الخارجي للجامعة أهلا وسهلا بكم جميعا
Hands-on workshop on Zotero, a bibliographic management software, will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, in D-113. The session will be facilitated by Dr. Muna Matar, Assistant Prof in the Software Engineering department and Assistant VP for Academic Affairs. You are most Welcome
مرض كورونا بين التهويل والحقيقة – الاربعاء 26 شباط 2020 الساعة 10:00 صباحا في قاعة الفورنو
تعلن عمادة شؤون الطلبة عن تنظيم مسابقة في المناظرة الشعرية بين طلبة الكليات، وذلك في أواخر شهر نيسان 2020 حتى يتسنى للطلبة التحضير لهذه المسابقة، الرجاء من الطلبة الراغبين بالمشاركة؛ التسجيل لدى عمادة شؤون الطلبة حتى يوم الثلاثاء 10/03/2020
Dr. Jamil Khader and Dr. Zein Al-Abideen Al-Awawdeh awarded research grants Dr. Jamil Khader, Dean of Research and Professor in the English Department, and Zein Al-Abideen Al-Awawdeh, Associate Professor in the Arabic Department, were awarded research grants through the Palestine Quebec Science Bridge (PQSB). The Bridge is funded by the Palestine Academy for Science and Technology, […]
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Bethlehem University held its faculty and staff meeting on Wednesday, 15 January 2020, to mark the beginning of the spring 2020 semester. Opening prayer and reflection were led by Brother Peter Iorlano, Coordinator of Institutional Values, based on the Lasallian theme for 2020 “Great Things Are Possible”. Dr. Irene Hazou, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presided […]
The Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences organized a ceremony to honor the nursing students who won the Farida Abu Dayyah Al-Budeiri Award on Thursday, 7 November 2019. Dean of the Faculty Ms. Mariam Awad welcomed and thanked Al-Budeiri family and Mr. Adel Al-Budeiri for annually honoring the top nursing student. She also […]
Bethlehem University hosted the Ninth Palestinian International Chemistry Conference on 1-2 November 2019. The conference was organized by the Palestinian Chemical Society in coordination with Palestine Academy for Science and Technology and Bethlehem University, During the opening session, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Chair of the Conference Dr. Michael Hanania welcomed the attendees […]
The aim of this international mobility project agreement is cross-cultural and linguistic exchange among students from both institutions.
The Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration held its annual educational Business Market from Tuesday, 30 April 2019 until Friday, 3 May 2019. Dr. Fadi Kattan, Dean of the Faculty, said at the opening ceremony that senior students had worked for three months in groups supervised by their professors, where they negotiated with companies’ […]