Tag: WB-05-may-2025

Strengthening Ties with Jordanian Community in Amman Gathering

Amman, Jordan – Under the patronage of His Excellency Bishop Dr. Iyad Twal, Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan, the Friends of Bethlehem University in Jordan hosted a distinguished reception on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Signia by Hilton, Amman. The evening marked the official launch of the Friends and Alumni of Bethlehem University in […]

Bethlehem University at the International Conference on Educational Transformation

On Friday, 2 April 2025, Bethlehem University was represented at the International Conference on Educational Transformation and Its Implications on Pedagogical Learning, hosted by Universitas Katolik De La Salle Manado in Indonesia. Brother Alejandro Cerna, Dean of the Faculty of Education, along with Ms. Paola Handal and Ms. Tina Hazboun from the Academic Innovation Hub, […]

English Department Hosts Acclaimed Author Stephanie Saldaña

On 14 April 2025, Bethlehem University’s Creative Writing class welcomed a very special guest: acclaimed author and journalist Stephanie Saldaña. Known for her work documenting life in the Middle East and exploring themes of memory, identity, and cultural resilience, Saldaña visited the class of Mr. Layth R. Awwad for an unforgettable session of reading, reflection, […]

Bethlehem University extends regional collaborations for environmental conservation

A team from the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability – Bethlehem University just concluded tours in Cyprus, Jordan, and Lebanon. The aim of the tour was to 1) visit protected areas and study management structure that allow us to conserve Palestinian areas and fauna and flora (project funded by National Geographic Society), 2) visit […]

Bethlehem University Students Explore Biodiversity at the Palestine Museum of Natural History

On Monday, 28 April 2025, students from Bethlehem University’s Bachelor of Arts program in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage visited the Palestine Museum of Natural History as part of their Fauna and Flora course. Accompanied by their professor, Dr. Omar Dar Issa, the students explored the museum’s diverse exhibits, which showcase Palestine’s rich variety of plants […]

Children Explore Composting During International Compost Awareness Week at PIBS

On Friday, 2 May 2025, the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) – Bethlehem University marked International Compost Awareness Week with a hands-on educational activity for children focused on composting and soil health. The session introduced children to the basics of composting, showing how everyday organic waste—such as fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and dry […]