The Aguda (Student Union) is the official student body for all of Ben Gurion University's students.
Based in Be'er Sheva, the Aguda organizes exciting and interesting events on an almost daily basis. The Aguda also addresses issues related to the welfare of the student body as a whole and of individual students. Members of the Aguda are even entitled to unlimited access to the University's Sports Center in Be'er Sheva. All students are able to join the Aguda by paying the "welfare/student activity" fee at the beginning of the academic year.
To learn more about the Aguda, visit their website (English or Hebrew). The Aguda also sends out a weekly update in English specifically for international students (sign up). Or just check the Aguda out on Facebook!
Facilities
Communal rooms
There are many communal rooms on the campus that are open to everyone (see Maps for their locations).
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Here are the basic rules for all of them:
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Put the key back in its box as soon as you finish using it! Not in an hour, not a day later. Other people also want to use the space, so be kind.​
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The Studio and the Sport rooms have google calendars! So whoever wants to use it can book the room. PLEASE use the calendars to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings and double booking!
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This is NOT a free zone for children !! In all the rooms there are expensive equipment and some dangerous things (like weights, scissors, knives, etc.) so children are only allowed with parent supervision!!
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Close all windows, AC and lights.
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Keep the rooms clean and tidy for the next person (and, please, DO NOT leave the room unattended and unlocked!)
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Corona time update: There are sanitizing sprays in ALL the rooms so please make sure to wipe the equipment you used!​
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If you see something broken or that require maintenance in the rooms, please let the council know.
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The keys are in keyboxes next to each room. To know the codes and register to the google calendar of the rooms, please email the student council (councilsb@post.bgu.ac.il)​
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Sports room
​There is a sport room on the campus in the shelter 68.5. It is owned and managed by the students. This a nice room with mats, basic boxing equipment, basic fitness equipment, weights and a machine. To use it, please book the room using this Calendar.
Studio
The studio refers to the building on the right of the pub. This communal room is a great place for classes (pilates, yoga, dance, zumba, singing...) and the location of some communal equipment, such as the piano. There is also a small dedicated to individual training and the treadmill is located there.
To use the room (or any of the equipment inside), please book the room using this Calendar
Pub
The student pub is run by the students of the campus. It generally opens on Tuesday and Friday evening but it can opened for any event (Christmas, the world's cup, International pizza day... anything!). When using the pub, you have to open it for everybody (aka send an email about it)
To book the pub for a communal event, please use this Calendar
Radio/Podcasting studio
Located in building 47, this studio houses the BGU Radio and has all the equipment needed for recording. To access the room, please contact Buzi.
Swimming pool
Open from mid-May until the end of September. Students can pay per entry, or buy a seasonal pass. The opening hours will be updated in June 2022.
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​There is also a closed swimming pool in Mashabey Sade, a nearby kibbutz. A seasonal pass (September through May) can be purchased at the Regional Council.