OPENING OF NEW ENGINEERING LOBBY
Opening of the new Lobby of TAU Engineering School donated by AFTAU, Victoria and the Rubinstein Bequest. ( Left to right – Rosie Potaznik, Prof. Yossi Rosenwaks, Dr. Karen Wayne, Dr. Victor Wayne & Meir Bubber.)
AFTAU/MONASH Night of Ideas
AFTAU in collaboration with Monash University recently honoured their AFTAM award holders at a “Night of Ideas” held at Monash University, Caulfield. Professor Joseph Klafter, President of TAU, visiting from Israel was the key note speaker. Professor Benjamin Boyd, Dr Crystal Chen, Associate Professor Erica Sloan and Associate Professor Jane Wilkinson presented the impact of their joint research projects with fellow colleagues from Tel Aviv University.
From Melbourne to Silicon Valley, the Story of a Startup Entrepreneur
The Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University ( Vic) Inc in collaboration with The University of Melbourne recently held an inspirational evening with Anthony Goldbloom, Founder and CEO of San Francisco based company Kaggle ( acquired by Google).
AFTAU Co-Sponsors TOM – Tikkun Olam Makers
Tel Aviv University if proud to be a benefactor to Tikun Olam Makers. Tikun Olam means ‘Heal the World’. Tikin Olam Makers is a 72 hour makeathon, focusing on creating collaborations between innovators and users (need knowers), combining their expertise to brainstorm state-of-the-art assistive technologies for to make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities. Please take a look at some of the exciting outcomes from TOM 2017: Highlights – https://vimeo.com/ofiproductions/review/246918969/26a6fb7e7d Social Media – https://vimeo.com/ofiproductions/review/246918798/0092d6b5b5 Universal Bottle Pourer –…
Jack Ma in Israel – Tel Aviv University Honorary Degrees Ceremony
Jack Ma in Israel at the Tel Aviv University Honorary Degrees Ceremony “Never give up – it is this spirit that makes Israel the miracle it is in just 70 years.” Alibaba’s Jack Ma, a Tel Aviv University honorary doctor for 2018, spoke on behalf of all honorees at TAU’s 2018 Board of Governors Meeting, Thursday, May 3, 2018.
Board of Governors 2018
CONGRATULATIONS! Israel turns 70 and Tel Aviv University welcomed Governors Awards recipients and guests to celebrate the 2018 Board of Governors Meeting May 2-6. AFTAU President Dr. Victor Wayne received the TAU 2018 President Award Medal in honour of his devoted leadership and longstanding friendship with TAU. (Left to right – Dr. Karen Wayne, Dr. Victor Wayne & Prof. Joseph Klafter)
Stephanie & Bruce’s Scholarship Fund for Underprivileged Students
Thank you very much for considering a donation to our scholarship fund, in lieu of gifts for our wedding. We feel very fortunate to have the lives and opportunities we have. We value higher education and therefore have created a fund that will enable underprivileged students to study at Tel Aviv University. Tel Aviv University is a world-class institution and we would love to provide the opportunity for those less fortunate to study there. Thank you again Stephanie…
Aftau W.A. Chapter
AFTAU are proud to announce the establishment of the Western Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University led my our WA President, Mr. Clive Donner.
Oration 2017
Launching the Australia Educational Gallery at the Steinhardt Natural History Museum 50 leaders from Melbourne business and jewish community attended AFTAU and JNF Oration dinner dedicated to the Late Eva & Les Erdi at Queens Hall, VIC Parliament house. Keynote Speakers were Ms. Margaret Jackson AC, Former “Qantas” Chairperson and Prof. Joseph Klafter, TAU President. The event helped to raise funds for the establishment of the “Australia Educational Gallery” dedicated to Les and Eva Erdi at the new Steinhardt Museum…