Technion Update
Update Notification 25.8.2024, 16:00
Update from the Technion
Sunday, August 25, 16:00
Shalom to the Technion family,
Following the updated guidelines from the Home Front Command and the return to routine in the Haifa area, all activities at the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv, except for exams, will resume as usual tomorrow (Monday, August 26).
The exams scheduled for today (Sunday, August 25) and tomorrow (Monday, August 26) will be rescheduled. The new dates will be announced shortly.
If necessary, we will continue to provide updates.
Sunday, Aug 25, 09:30
Shalom to the Technion family,
Due to recent security incidents and in accordance with the Home Front Command’s instructions, the Technion management is closely monitoring the situation and preparing for various scenarios. All shelters and protected spaces on campus have been opened, and a situation room has been established to manage the campus with the participation of all relevant entities.
Here are some important announcements:
- Today, August 25, there will be no classes, exams, or work at the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv. If possible, today’s lessons will be conducted digitally.
- Teaching staff are requested to send Zoom meeting links to students via the course Moodle website and to record the sessions for students who are unable to attend the online format.
- Exams scheduled for today (Sunday, August 25) and tomorrow (Monday, August 26) will be postponed and rescheduled at a later date. Further updates will be provided in a detailed announcement.
- Work at the Technion will be conducted remotely to the extent possible.
- The sports center on campus is closed today, and all activities are suspended.
- Cable car operations have been suspended until further notice.
- We strongly advise everyone to prepare for emergencies and review relevant procedures. Please familiarize yourself with the nearest protected spaces.
Visit the spaces that concern you and refer to the list of security rooms and shelters on campus here > https://bit.ly/46HtZmi
For emergency response instructions, see this video > https://bit.ly/46m5efp.
- To receive updates from the field, please download the Technion app from the app store on your mobile devices.
For Android users > https://bit.ly/3LRgpEB.
For Apple users > https://bit.ly/3ZNRZBL.
It is important to log in to the app and enable push notifications in the settings.
- We recommend downloading the Home Front Command app on your mobile phone > https://did.li/HYfZH.
- The Office of the Dean of Students is available to assist. Feel free to contact the consultants via email or WhatsApp:
counseling-director@technion.ac.il
or via WhatsApp > https://wa.me/message/MTWCFMOC3YN7B1
- Human Resources Division is prepared to provide support to Technion staff, including emotional and social assistance through “Eshhar.” Please contact Meital Bar-On, Welfare Coordinator, via email: meital.b@technion.ac.il, or Michal Bar-Haim, Welfare Coordinator at the Technion Research and Development Foundation (TRDF), via email: michalb@trdf.technion.ac.il.
- Following a significant increase in cyber-attack alerts, and in coordination with the National Cyber Directorate and other academic institutions, access to Technion systems has been limited. Overseas users may experience disruptions.
- The security unit’s call center is available 24 hours a day at 04-8292222. More information can be found at https://bitahon.technion.ac.il.
Please follow the guidelines distributed via email, WhatsApp, the Technion website, and social networks.