Technion Update

Dear Members of the Technion Community,

Israel is going through hard and bitter times. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones, with the families of captives awaiting news, with the wounded, and our defense forces working tirelessly to keep us safe. We pray for the safe return of the hundreds of students, faculty and staff members, who have been called up for reserve service.

The Technion administration held the daily situation assessment meeting this morning with all relevant departments and organizations on campus. We continue to monitor the evolving situation and prepare for multiple contingencies. Campus shelters and safe rooms are now accessible, and a situation room team is meeting on a daily basis.

Please note the following important announcements:

•             Following the instructions of Home Front Command, there are no changes to alert levels in the Haifa area. Therefore, activities at the Technion campuses in Haifa proceed as usual, with the necessary adjustments to the situation, and with consideration and sensitivity to workers’ needs.

•             The Association of University Presidents has postponed the opening of the academic year to the week starting 22.10.2023. We remind you that studies at the Technion are planned to begin on schedule, on 24.10.2023.

•             All exams, second period (Moed B) exams of the spring semester and first period (Moed A) exams of the summer semester, are postponed. An updated exam timetable will be issued by the Office of Undergraduate Studies in the near future.

•             Security at the entrances to the campus has been increased and every vehicle is required to pass a security check. Please cooperate with the security guards and be patient.

•             In these difficult days, when we are all dealing with the reality imposed on us, we are here with you and for you. We invite you to join Lilach Branda’s lecture on “Positive Reinforcement” tomorrow at 11:30 by Zoom. The lecture deals with resilience and positivity in difficult times. The invitation will be sent to you by the Human Resources Department.

•             We ask again: please ensure you are prepared for emergencies and are updated for the relevant procedures. Make sure you know the location of shelters nearest to your office.

For a list of the safe rooms and shelters on campus, click here >> https://bit.ly/46HtZmi

For guidance on how to respond during a rocket attack (video), click here >> https://bit.ly/46m5efp

•             To stay up to date, please download the Technion app.

Android users: https://bit.ly/3LRgpEB

Apple users: https://bit.ly/3ZNRZBL

Please make sure you permit “push notifications” from the app.

•             We recommend you also download the Home Front Command app: https://did.li/HYfZH

•             The Security Unit’s hotline operates around the clock at 04-8292222. More details can be found at https://bitahon.technion.ac.il.

We urge everyone to closely follow and adhere to updates and guidelines disseminated via email, WhatsApp, the Technion website, and our social media platforms.