The Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, a highly respected Israeli institution for higher education, awards the prestigious title of “Honorary Fellow” on the occasion of their annual meeting of the International Board of Governors.  Donna Karan, the Renowned International Designer, is this year’s recipient of the Israeli Shenkar College Honorary Fellowship Award.  The Fellowship will be presented at a Gala Event, Thursday evening, May 10, 2007 in Tel Aviv.

 

On May 10th, a visual experience of excerpts from the photographic journal, "Journey of a Woman", highlighting her career and design innovations, will open at the Lorber Galleries at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design.  This will be open to the Israeli public following the May 10 opening until June 10, 2007.

 

Honorary Fellows of the college are individuals who have made a significant mark in various fields, such as science, art, design, culture, education, business and politics.  Former honorees of this prestigious award are Hans Stern, Professor David Samuel OBE, Lord Sieff and Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Creative Director and graduate of the Fashion Design Department at Shenkar.  Last Year’s Honorary Fellows were Mr. Shimon Peres, former Prime Minister of Israel, well known for his determined endeavors for peace, Suzy Menkes, Fashion Report for the International Herald Tribune and Silvia Venturini Fendi, Designer at the Italian Fendi Fashion House.

While in Israel to receive the Honorary Fellowship, Ms. Karan will present a Master Class to Shenkar’s Fashion Design students.  The American Committee for Shenkar College in Israel is setting up a scholarship in her name to provide funds to promising Fashion Design students.  Honorary Committee members include Diane von Furstenberg, President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, of which Ms. Karan is a member and Alber Elbaz, creative director, Lanvin. 

The American Committee’s mission is to help Shenkar College provide a world-class education to students entering Israel’s industries.  Known as a “jewel” on Israel’s educational scene, Shenkar College is the top institution for Design in the State of Israel.  Serving to promote creativity, design and research, its high tech and creative departments provide State of the art job training necessary to enhance Israel’s role in the global economy.