As the collegiate Model United Nations season came to a close last week, ONOMUN, Ono Academic College’s Model United Nations Club, was honored yet again for their participation and contributions. Zohar Maor, a student representing Spain in European Council Committee, won first place and was selected as the year’s ‘Best
Ono Occupational Therapy Grads Pay It Forward
What does it take to become an occupational therapist? Students in the field are required to study 5 days a week for 3.5 years, which adds up to over 1,000 hours of practical/clinical training. But there is still one final step after completing all of their degree requirements: they need
Ono Students Promote Acceptance of Individuals with Communications Disorders on Good Deeds Day
On April 1, to mark Good Deeds Day, faculty from Ono Academic College’s Department of Communication Disorders, including Dr. Hannah Potter Katz (Head of the Department), Dr. Limor Ben-Said and Ms. Mazal Shtu, recruited student volunteers to raise awareness and promote acceptance of individuals with communications disorders, giving back to
Empowering Druze Women to Shatter Israel’s Glass Ceiling
There is a fascinating tradition within the Druze community dating back to the 11th century that calls for complete loyalty to the government of the country in which they reside. In this spirit, the Druze community has enjoyed a special relationship with Israel, often referred to as the “blood covenant.”
“Israeliness” of Druze Community Highlighted at Ono’s Nation-State Law Conference
On March 4, Ono hosted a conference entitled “Is There an Israeli Nationality?” focused on how the Jewish Nation-State Law impacts Israel’s multicultural citizens. The conference, which was organized and moderated by Prof. Avner Ben-Zaken, the head Ono’s Scholastic Excellence Program, featured panelists from diverse backgrounds, including Brig. Gen. (res.) Amal
Ono Conference Provides Guidance for Parents of Child Athletes
On Tuesday evening, February 26, Ono Academic College hosted a conference for the parents of child athletes entitled “How to Raise a Child Athlete and Cope with the Challenges Along the Way.” More than 200 parents attended the event, which featured celebrated athletes, successful coaches and medical professionals who discussed
Ono Hosts Workshop on Advocating for Ethiopian-Israelis Wronged By Law Enforcement
On Monday, February 25, Ono Academic College hosted a training workshop for individuals interested in joining the effort to submit official requests to expunge the criminal records of members of the Ethiopian-Israeli community. Justice Ministry Director-General Emmy Palmor, the driving force behind the effort to rectify the injustice done to
Ono’s Athletics Staff Invited to President’s Residence
Ono Academic College’s athletics staff, led by Dr. Avi Moyal, Head of Ono’s Division of Sport and Healthy Lifestyle and a former fitness coach of the Israeli national soccer team, and Adi Bichman, Head of Ono’s Sports Therapy Department and a former Israeli Olympic swimmer, were hosted by Israeli President
Ono’s Model United Nations Club Wins Big
Ono Academic College’s Model United Nations Club competed in their very first competitive national conference and emerged victorious. Among Ono’s big winners were Ariel Cohen, an MBA student representing Norway, who won first place honors, and Zabar Shualy, a Law student representing Spain, who claimed second place. The Ono Academic College students also
Ono Hosts Annual ‘Digital Me’ Conference for Female Entrepreneurs
On January 23, Ono Academic College had the honor and privilege to host and take part in the annual Digital Me Conference, a platform for the advancement of female entrepreneurs and the growth of business owned by women. Run by Yasmin, a non-profit organization led by and for women to promote