The Covid-19 pandemic led to expressions like “lockdown,” “isolation,” and “social distancing” becoming part of social conduct all over the world. Now it appears that bats also maintain social distancing, which might help prevent the spread of contagious diseases in their colonies. In a new study published in the “Annals of the New York…
On the afternoon of May 28, Oregon State University students received an email containing a letter from the Associated Students of Oregon State University with the subject line: “A message from your student government: ASOSU says Free Palestine!” (Read the complete letter here.) Four members of the ASOSU board signed the letter. Immediately, Andy…
Photo: Amy Shapiro By Samantha Swindler | The Oregonian/OregonLive The Oregon Legislature on June 7 approved changes to the lyrics of Oregon’s state song to make them more inclusive and to remove racist language. House Concurrent Resolution 11 modifies the lyrics, while keeping the same music of “Oregon, My Oregon,” to reflect the “significant…
Portland’5 Centers for the Arts announced the completion of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall marquee enhancements funded by a grant from Prosper Portland. The enhancements retain the historical architectural look and feel of the theatre at its opening as well as allow staff to remain focused on the guest experience and safety protocols when…
In the past few weeks, there has been a disturbing rise in antisemitism across the United States. Israeli American and Jewish American students have experienced more and more cases of bias, harassment and discrimination in their schools. The Israeli-American Council (IAC) recently launched a website, called School Watch, which is designed to contribute to…
The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, in partnership with the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities and Yala Young Leaders, hosted a virtual conference on hate speech on addressing rising levels of the problem in society. The workshop aimed to educate youth on the different forms of hate, the impact it has on individuals…
Photo: (Left to right) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz; CEO of Gav-Yam Avi Jacobovitz; CyberArk’s founder and CEO Udi Mokady; CyberArk Beer Sheba Mayor, Ruvik Danilovich; and Chen Bitan – General Manager of CyberArk’s headquarters in Israel and CyberArk’s chief product officer. Photo: Diego Mitelberg Israeli cybersecurity company CyberArk (NASDAQ:CYBR)…
Photo: Group photo of wounded soldiers during the retreat. One hundred and fifty wounded Israel Defense Forces (IDF) veterans got a special five-star retreat this weekend when the New York-based nonprofit Belev Echad hosted them at the Ramot Hotel Resort in Jerusalem for an unforgettable vacation. “Now more than ever our soldiers need a…
