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CHAIRWOMAN\u2019S MESSAGE<\/h1>\n

"Others talk about positive change. TAU does positive change."<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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"Others talk about positive change. TAU does positive change."<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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At the time of this Annual Report\u2019s publication, Israel has endured over a year-and-a-half of a bitter, multi-front war. Especially in such difficult times, we can find a source of optimism and comfort in our involvement with Tel Aviv University.<\/p>\n

First, we are an amazing worldwide community of researchers, teachers, students, alumni, friends and supporters, numbering in the hundreds of thousands in total. What a powerful force for change! We have recently taken steps to widen the circle of engagement through the NextGen Global Leadership Community that has self-organized into working groups advancing campus and youth programs. Our annual Women\u2019s Leadership Conference brings together influential Israeli women from politics, industry, business and academia \u2013 all of them proud graduates of TAU \u2013 to network and discuss how to contribute to Israeli society as a whole, and to women specifically. We should celebrate that while others talk about positive change, TAU does positive change.<\/p>\n

Second, we can feel great pride in seeing the University\u2019s scientific achievements that translate into smarter technologies, therapies, enterprises and social policies. And despite the ever-widening academic boycott movement (BDS), our excellent scientists continue to receive international recognition; for example, this year four of our engineers were inducted into the US National Academy of Inventors, where TAU makes up 70 percent of all Israeli members.<\/p>\n

Third, we can find tremendous satisfaction in supporting Israel. TAU is the \u201cup\u201d in Startup Nation. We are the sharpener honing Israel\u2019s technological edge. Much of the progress in security, the economy, healthcare, education, culture and more begins at Tel Aviv University. When the war is over and Israel rebuilds, TAU will stand at the forefront of national rejuvenation and we \u2013 the University\u2019s supporters \u2013 can directly influence this important effort.<\/p>\n

Fourth, we can regard the University as a leading institution representing Israel \u2013 and\u00a0 thereby burnishing the country\u2019s reputation in the global arena. When there is so much distressing news coming out of Israel, and even more fake news about the Jewish state, TAU symbolizes all that we love about Israel. It is not surprising that world Jewry spotlights the remarkable people, entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility of TAU to build up appreciation for the State of Israel itself.<\/p>\n

Finally, I want to thank you \u2013 all our good friends and supporters \u2013 who help the University stay resilient, strong and optimistic. I extend special thanks to Jon and Mindy Gray for their recent extraordinarily generous donation to TAU, in benefit of healthcare and medical science in Israel, which brought us joy during troubled times.<\/p>\n

This is an opportunity to express hope for the quick release of the remaining hostages, the return home of displaced communities, and more peaceful times for Israel and the region.<\/p>\n

With warm regards,<\/p>\n

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\r\n Ms. Dafna Meitar-Nechmad<\/span>\r\n

Chairwoman, Board of Governors, Tel Aviv University <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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