Fashion designer Donna Karan at Shenkar

15 Mar '07

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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.

Also on May 10th, a retrospective exhibit of Donna Karan's work and design philosophy, “Journey of a Woman”, will open in the Lorber Galleries at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design. The exhibit 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 left 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.

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