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Dear Valued Technion Supporter,
Thank you for your unwavering support of Technion Canada throughout this challenging year. As 2024 draws to a close, we face an urgent need to support our student reservists who have been called to serve during these difficult times.
The Technion has mobilized comprehensive support for these students—providing financial assistance, academic accommodations, and crucial emotional support. However, to maintain this level of care and ensure these students can seamlessly return to their studies, we need your help.
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Bernard & Norton Wolf Family Foundation, your impact will be doubled! With Chanukah just around the corner, we are reminded that even the smallest light can dispel great darkness—and in this spirit, every gift you make before December 31st will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000, creating twice the light and support for our student reservists.
Thank you again for being an integral part of our Technion family.
Shabbat Shalom,
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Elysa Greisman
National Executive Director
Technion Canada
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Want to give the gift of innovation this Chanukah? Double your light this winter season - make a tribute gift in honour of someone special and have your donation MATCHED | |
Technion Awarded €8m EU Grant for Schizophrenia Research | |
A Technion research team led by Prof. Hassam Haick has been awarded an €8 million EU-funded project to develop innovative tools for early schizophrenia diagnosis. The VOLABIOS initiative brings together 20 research partners from 11 European countries and aims to reduce diagnostic errors by 30% through developing advanced, cost-effective diagnostic tools. Learn more about this groundbreaking research. | |
Technion Researcher Discovers Mysterious Collision Near Black Hole | |
In a cosmic game of shadows 12 million light-years away, astronomers at NASA have witnessed an enigmatic collision between an invisible force and an unknown object. Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, researchers, including Technion's Prof. Ehud Behar, discovered a mysterious V-shaped pattern where a black hole's powerful jet meets an unidentified celestial body in the depths of galaxy Centaurus A. Read more to learn about this strange phenomenon that has NASA searching for answers. | |
Technion Medical Software Startup Raises $21 Million In Funding | |
Droxi, a software platform designed to reduce doctors' administrative burdens, has raised $21 million in Series A funding, bringing its total to $25 million. The platform provides data-driven insights from tens of millions of medical cases, helping doctors perform procedures with confidence. Droxi is partnering with major U.S. health networks and expanding to others, impacting thousands of doctors. Co-founders Gadi Shenhar (CEO) and Raveh Ben Simon (CTO) are both Technion alumni. Curious to learn more about Droxi’s impact on healthcare? | |
Technion Alumni Bring Lab Grown Meat To Israeli Market | |
Co-founded by Technion alumni Eyal Afergan and Ariella Lavy-Alperovitch, Foodtech company, ImaginDairy, has received approval from Israel’s Health Ministry to market its sustainable, animal-free dairy proteins nationwide. The company’s proteins, which replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of cow’s milk, were previously approved by the U.S. FDA. This milestone confirms the safety of ImaginDairy’s products, which are free from cholesterol, lactose, and hormones. To discover how ImaginDairy is revolutionizing the dairy industry, read the full article here. | |
The Aerospace Engineering Building | |
The Technion’s Faculty of Aerospace Engineering (FAE) is central to Israel’s security efforts and ranks among the world’s top 20 in its field. However, the faculty still operates in the original building, constructed over 70 years ago, which no longer meets safety standards or space requirements due to a 33% increase in students and faculty. The Technion is seeking additional funding for its Aerospace Capital Fund to restore, expand, and maintain the building, with naming opportunities for individual facilities. | |
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2025
Board of Governors Meeting (BOG)
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JOIN US IN HAIFA for next year's BOG!
Save the Date: June 8 - June 11, 2024
The Board of Governors (BOG) meeting is an immersive multi-day experience on campus to connect with the latest and greatest at Technion, and to celebrate the efforts of the multiple Technion societies around the world. One does not have to be a BOG member to attend the annual meeting, which takes place every June.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
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Technion Canada and the Vancouver Israeli Tech Club's
Squeezing Water From A Stone
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the "Squeezing Water From A Stone" event in Vancouver. A special thank you to Prof. Furman, whose presentation brilliantly shed light on how the Technion is not only navigating ongoing challenges in water sustainability but continuing to drive groundbreaking research and innovation across water technology, engineering, and management. We're so thankful that he was able to fly in and experience firsthand the vibrant spirit of our Technion-Vancouver community. Stay tuned for more exciting events to come! | |
Montreal Council Hosted by Israel Consul General | |
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On December 11th, Technion Board members, local leaders, donors, and new friends gathered at the home of Paul Hirschson, Consul General of Israel for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, for an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiring conversation! The night was filled with engaging discussions on Technion’s exciting priorities, along with a powerful conversation about recent events in Israel and the challenges facing the Jewish community locally. We were privileged to have attorney Neil Oberman join us, shedding light on the fight for Jewish students in Montreal and the vital role we all play in advocacy.
Look out for more local happenings soon!
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For this month’s Technion Trivia, can you guess how many Technion students are still serving in the military, some on their third combat rotation, at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year?
A.) 500+
B.) 750+
C.) 1000+
D.) 1500+
Think you know the answer? Select your best guess and we’ll let you know if it’s true!
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IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Canada Post workers will be returning to work after a weeks-long strike, but please be aware that mail delivery may be delayed due to a backlog. To ensure your gift is received in the 2024 tax year, we recommend you avoid sending it by mail. Instead, you can call us toll-free at 1 800 935-8864 or click the "DONATE" button below.
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Technion Canada
607-1120 Finch Avenue West
Box 21
Toronto, ON M3J 3H7
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Toronto: 416 789 4545
Montreal: 514 735 5541
Toll Free: 1 800 935 8864
Email: info@technioncanada.org
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