{"id":8459,"date":"2025-01-15T09:55:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/?p=8459"},"modified":"2025-01-15T09:56:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:56:03","slug":"prof-mazin-qumsiyeh-nominated-for-2025-nobel-peace-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/2025\/01\/15\/prof-mazin-qumsiyeh-nominated-for-2025-nobel-peace-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh Nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh Nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Bethlehem, Palestine \u2013 January 15, 2025 \u2013 Bethlehem University is honored to announce that Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History (PMNH) and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS), has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.<\/p>\n

This prestigious nomination was made by Nobel Laureate Mairead Corrigan Maguire in recognition of Professor Qumsiyeh\u2019s unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, and environmental sustainability over the past five decades.<\/p>\n

“Professor Qumsiyeh\u2019s work embodies the mission of Bethlehem University to serve as a beacon of hope in the Holy Land,” said Brother Hern\u00e1n Santos, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University. “His dedication to fostering peace and sustainability not only uplifts Palestine but also inspires the global pursuit of human dignity and justice.”<\/p>\n

Under Professor Qumsiyeh’s leadership, the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University have become integral components of the University’s commitment to research, education, and conservation. Through groundbreaking initiatives, such as the construction of green museum facilities and exhibit halls, these centers are advancing Bethlehem University\u2019s mission to foster environmental awareness, sustainability, and the preservation of Palestine\u2019s natural and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

“Professor Qumsiyeh\u2019s achievements highlight the transformative power of education and collaboration,” noted Dr. Iman Saca, Academic Vice President of Bethlehem University. “His dedication to biodiversity and cultural preservation not only enriches the University\u2019s academic community and strengthens our global partnerships, but also plays a vital role in safeguarding Palestinian identity and preventing its erasure, fostering a deeper understanding of Palestine\u2019s heritage within the global context.”<\/p>\n

To commemorate this milestone, Bethlehem University is launching a global fundraising campaign to support the ongoing educational and research initiatives led by PMNH and PIBS. Contributions to the campaign will enable Bethlehem University to expand its impact in Palestine and beyond, fostering peace, sustainability, and innovation.<\/p>\n

“This fundraising campaign is an opportunity for Bethlehem University to continue its vital role in fostering peace, sustainability, and education,” said Dr. Robert Tabash, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Bethlehem University. “Through this effort, we aim to strengthen our commitment to environmental stewardship and preserve Palestine\u2019s rich heritage for future generations.”<\/p>\n

“Bethlehem University is honored to support Professor Qumsiyeh in this important work,” remarked Professor Bart McGettrick, Chair of the International Board of Regents of Bethlehem University. “This Nobel Peace Prize nomination reaffirms the critical role of the University in promoting peace and sustainability, grounded in the University\u2019s Catholic and Lasallian values.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8462,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"class_list":["post-8459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-media-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8459"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8464,"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8459\/revisions\/8464"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bufusa.org\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}