Ethnic dancing, artistic flair, furious debate, political protest and creative commerce – Technion City has it all. The talents of the diverse student body at the Technion reach far beyond the lecture hall or laboratory, creating a vibrant and welcoming community.
Unique to the Technion, students have a weekly ritual on Wednesdays that helps them relax and take a break from their busy academic schedules. During what’s called, “The Wednesday Noon Happening,” all teaching stops for two hours while Technion City celebrates with music, arts & crafts fairs and a lively student marketplace.These events give students the opportunity to see their friends and encourage integration of the diverse groups on campus.
For students who are passionate about the performing arts, the Student Union hosts an annual Talent Contest, which gives Technion students the opportunity to show off their creative gifts, be it dance, song or theater.
Fans of new media and concerts will enjoy the Canada Community Center, a modern multi-purpose complex with a 120-seat lecture hall, TV and film screening rooms, a computer center and an outdoor plaza mostly used for live music performances.
For students interested in campus leadership, whether serving as a liaison to the university administration or planning events, the Technion Student Association is the perfect place to start. Democratically elected by students, the Technion Student Association’s representatives work to address the issues and needs of students.
Student singers can lend their voices to the Technion Symphony Orchestra and Choir, a popular extracurricular activity supported by academic credit and orchestra scholarships. Those who prefer to listen to music, rather than perform, can enjoy regular classical and contemporary music concerts on campus.
Dancers can join the Technion’s Folk Dance Troupes, an acclaimed troupe that performs often on campus as well as at national and international events.
