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Major "AUB in the News" for Spring 2012-13:
- 'Volume of scholarly studies for AUB in its 150th anniversary'
Al Mustaqbal newspaper reported on the volume of scholarly studies that will be produced commemorating AUB's 150-year anniversary, evaluating a number of facets related to the history and development of AUB.
- 'Ericsson and AUB to bring smarter cities to life'
Al Balad newspaper reported on a research collaboration agreement between AUB and Ericsson, which will offer AUB a research grant to capture key city data which will help create innovative solutions for smarter cities.
- 'AUB to award honorary doctorate to Chomsky, other luminaries'
Four trailblazers in their fields will be awarded honorary doctorates next month by AUB, The Daily Star newspaper reported.
- 'Workshop on energy and natural resources highlights latest advances in sustainable energy research'
Annahar newspaper reported on the Fourth Annual International Masri Institute Workshop on Energy and Natural Resources held at AUB.
- 'Tribute to Zaki Nassif'
Al Mustaqbal newspaper reported on the Zaki Nassif Program for Music tribute to Zaki Nassif by Quatuor Musique Del Tempo.
- 'Joe Sacco: Attention should be given to the power of drawing'
L'Orient Le Jour newspaper reported on Joe Sacco's lecture during the Anis Makdisi Program in Literature and the Center for American Studies and Research "Hay Festival of Literature."
- MEMA: The negative impact of globalization on world health
Assafir newspaper reported on the 46th Middle East Medical Assembly (MEMA) held at AUB with this year's program developed with the idea of a health forum based on a set of core themes.
- FEA conference highlights students' creativity and honors outstanding alumni
Annahar newspaper reported on honoring eight outstanding graduates, during the Twelfth FEA Student and Alumni Conference. Students' creativity through the promising innovative projects were also exhibited.
- 'Off for journalism, on for art'
The Daily Star newspaper mentioned the Anis Makdisi Program in Literature and the Center for American Studies and Research "Hay Festival of Literature at AUB."
- 'Two in three nurses want out of their jobs'
The Daily Star newspaper reported on a new study released by AUB that found high levels of job dissatisfaction among nurses, who cited low salaries, inconvenient hours, a lack of autonomy, and an absence of career advancement opportunities as the major reasons behind the low retention rates in the profession.
- 'Peter Dorman. Un Américain bien levantin'
L'Hebdo Magazine interviewed AUB's President Peter Dorman on education in Lebanon and the Arab world historic moment. (English)
- AUB Outdoors sees record attendance
The Daily Star newspaper reported on the annual Outdoors festival at AUB which broke its record for attendance over the weekend with over 20,000 attendees.
- AUB Outdoors sees record attendance
The Daily Star newspaper reported on the annual Outdoors festival at AUB which broke its record for attendance over the weekend with over 20,000 attendees.
- 'AUB goes Rio for annual festival'
The Daily Star newspaper reported on AUB's Outdoors which gave Rio de Janeiro some competition this weekend in showing the city spirit.
- 'The Sunday Conversation: Peter Sellars'
Los Angeles Times newspaper interviewed Peter Sellars and mentioned his visit to AUB. Sellars said that AUB is one of the prestige universities of the Middle East and that it's a strange slice of a dream of another Beirut, with its incredible greenery and these historic buildings.
- 'St John Passion at AUB'
Annahar newspaper reported on AUB Choir and Choral Society Spring concerts entitled "St John Passion Johann Sebastian Bach."
- 'Green energy at AUB'
Aliwaa newspaper reported on the in-kind donation of the "educational photovoltaic system" to AUB, which consists of solar panels.
- 'Ibdaa exhibition at AUB: Eco-friendly inventions for students'
Annahar newspaper reported on the 2013 International Biodiversity Day at AUB, an initiative by the Nature Conservation Center (NCC).
- 'Falk: Two-state solution presently obsolete'
The Daily Star newspaper reported on Richard Falk, the Special Rapporteur on Occupied Palestine for the U.N. Human Rights Council, delivering the annual Constantine Zurayk Lecture at AUB, speaking on the topic "Rethinking the Future of Palestine: Beyond the Two State Consensus."
- 'Regions of the poor: Organizing them or abolishing them?'
Assafir newspaper reported on the Masters in Urban Planning and Policy/Masters in Urban Design programs' annual conference, "City Debates 2013."
- Mikati speaks candidly with students on leadership in times of crisis
Annahar newspaper reported on the outgoing Prime Minister Najib Mikati's visit to AUB for a candid discussion with students on leadership and policy-making in times of crisis.
- AUB professor's research on health costs of Iraqi war
Al Mustaqbal newspaper reported on AUB Professor Omar Dewachi's contribution to a newly released report overviewing an extensive Brown University study on the direct and indirect human and economic costs of the Iraqi war.
- Parity in mental health financing for Lebanon
Assafir newspaper reported on AUBMC, IFI, the Lebanese Psychiatric Society and the Lebanese Psychological Association roundtable discussion entitled "Parity in Mental Health Financing for Lebanon."
- AUB celebrates 20th anniversary of the Graphic Design Program'
Al Mustaqbal newspaper reported on “revolution/evolution” exhibition that marked the 20th anniversary of the AUB Graphic Design Program.
- Van Der Heyden explains the importance of the role of the board
L'Orient Le Jour newspaper reported on the OSB and Hawkamah Rami Makhzoumi Chair in Corporate Governance Lecture Series entitled "Fairness in business, it starts with the board!" by Ludo Van Der Heyden.
- 'Premature birth: current and future complications'
Assafir newspaper interviewed Dr. Lama Charafeddine on premature birth complications. The article also mentioned the Neonate Fund, a charitable initiative that supports at-risk newborns, that was launched in December 2011.
- 'Fairness in business, it starts with the board!'
Aliwaa newspaper reported on the OSB and Hawkamah Rami Makhzoumi Chair in Corporate Governance Lecture Series entitled "Fairness in business, it starts with the board!" by Ludo Van Der Heyden.
- 'AUB reveals the treasures from private collections in Lebanon'
Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported on the AUB new exhibition entitled “Profiles: Collecting Art in Lebanon” at the AUB Art Gallery, in which the profiles of 10 leading art collectors in Lebanon are showcased.
- 'Sexual health education is not just information'
Assafir newspaper reported on a conference on sexual education in Lebanon in which FHS Dean Iman Nuwayhid talked about reproductive or sexual health.
- 'Political Participation, Peace and Reconciliation'
Annahar newspaper reported on the Department of Political Studies and Public Administration, in partnership with the European Union Delegation in Lebanon, panel debate on human rights entitled "Political Participation, Peace and Reconciliation."
- Toe-to-finger microsurgical transplantation instead of amputating the 15-year-old patient's finger
Assafir newspaper reported on the surgeons at AUBMC's Hand Surgery Center of Excellence who recently made history after the success of the first microsurgical toe-to-finger transfer.
- World-renowned Director Peter Sellars in Beirut
Al Hayat newspaper reported on the visit of Peter Sellars to Beirut and AUB between April 10 and 18, 2013.
- AUB leads research in Lebanon
L'Orient Le Jour newspaper published an article about research in Lebanon between 1995 and 2009, it noted that AUB publishes twice as much scientific research as all other Lebanese universities combined.
- 'Collectors on the walls'
L'Orient Le Jour reported on the new exhibition entitled "Profiles: Collecting Art in Lebanon" at the AUB Art Gallery, in which the profiles of 10 leading art collectors in Lebanon are showcased.
- 'Lebanon: Number of drinkers among teenagers below 15 rose 40 percent'
Al Hayat newspaper reported on FHS study on alcohol harm reduction policies in Lebanon.
- 'Saghir lectures on breast cancer'
Annahar newspaper reported on AUBMC Dr. Nagi Saghir's lecture on breast cancer in Bint Jbeil.
- 'Adel Berbari defeating blood pressure since 1967 'the silent killer' is no longer a disease for old people only'
Al Akhbar newspaper interviewed AUBMC Dr. Adel Berbari, about hypertension, on the occasion of the World Health Day.
- Sami Hawat at Assembly Hall
Al Mustaqbal newspaper mentioned the Zaki Nassif Program for Music at AUB concert entitled "Nomadic Music, a journey with probable melody," by Sami Hawat.
- '1 in 3 adults suffer from hypertension'
Assafir newspaper interviewed AUBMC Dr. Wael Al Jaroudi on the causes and treatment of hypertension.
- Graphic Design 20th anniversary
Addiyar newspaper reported on the Graphic Design 20th anniversary celebration at AUB that will take place on April 17, 2013.
- 'Music of Sami Hawat at AUB'
Al Hayat newspaper reported on Zaki Nassif Program for Music concert entitled "Nomadic Music," at AUB on April 4, 2013.
- World Poultry Science Association Forum
Annahar newspaper reported on the World Poultry Science Association Forum attended by AUB Professor Mohamad Farran who talked about the association and its role in the poultry sector.
- 'Low-maintenance plants for the inept gardener'
AUB's Department of Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management offered The Daily Star a range of suggestions for low maintenance plants for those with underdeveloped green fingers.
- 'AUB receives $1.7 million state-of-the art engineering software'
AME Info reported on AUB receiving a $1.7-million reservoir simulation software, which allows engineers to model oil and gas fields and reservoirs on their computers in order to predict the flow of oil or gas through layers of porous rock.
- 'Beirut: Saving a child's index finger from amputation'
Al-Jazirah newspaper reported on the success of the surgeons at AUBMC’s Hand Surgery Center of Excellence in first microsurgical toe-to-finger transfer.
- 'Corporate Social Responsibility - A Viable Tool for Sustainable Development in the MENA Region'
Zawya reported on OSB Professor Dima Jamali saying that "The role of business schools is crucial in the transition towards more sustainable development in MENA."
- 'Protocol of cooperation to establish a center dedicated to women's cardiovascular health'
Assafir newspaper reported that the First Lady Wafaa Sleiman signed a protocol of cooperation between AUB, USJ and Yaduna to establish a center dedicated to women's cardiovascular health, and will also provide a range of other health-related services, focused on prevention.
- Hamra Street and AUB
Gulf News interviewed Cynthia Myntti, Professor of Public Health Practice and Project Leader, the Neighborhood Initiative, on Hamra Street. She is quoted saying, "The presence of the AUB helped create an open intellectual atmosphere in Hamra."
- 'Stick this ban in your pipe and smoke it'
The Financial Times interviewed AUB Assistant Professor Rima Nakkash about the challenges of the smoke ban in Lebanon.
- '100 most powerful Arab women 2013'
Arabian Business revealed the "100 most powerful Arab women 2013," including AUB alumnae Christine Sfeir (BS '94), Haifa Kaylani (BS '66, MA '71), Sahar Sallab (BBA '74), Sheikha Hessa Bint Saad Abdullah Salem Al Sabah (BA '74), Mona Bawarshi (BBA '70, MBA '77) and Mona AlMunajjed (BA '80), and Honorary Doctorate recipient of 2006 and IFI's architect Zaha Hadid and Fairuz, Honorary Doctorate recipient of 2005.
- Al Etejah Iraqi TV interview with AUB Assistant Professor Danyel Reiche
AUB Assistant Professor for Comparative Politics Danyel Reiche was interviewed live by Al Etejah Iraqi TV. In the Daily Scope program, Reiche commented on the latest news all around the world.
- 'Project management postgraduate diploma at AUB'
Annahar newspaper reported on the launching of the region's first project management postgraduate diploma at AUB.
- 'Questions on medical professionalism and ethics'
Assafir newspaper reported on the Salim El-Hoss Bioethics and Professionalism Program, in collaboration with the National Board of Medical Examiners, USA, in joint sponsorship with Cleveland Clinic, sixth national conference, "Advancing Medical Professionalism."
- 'The challenge of developing countries from the bottom-up'
AUB Professor Samir Makdisi will be a speaker at the Institute for the Study of International Development at McGill University conference entitled "The challenge of developing countries from the bottom-up."
- 'Center specializing in neuroscience opens'
The Daily Star reported on an AUBMC announcement that it has added to its centers of excellence with the opening of the Neuroscience Outpatient Center.
- 'Awareness rises as homelessness grows'
The Daily Star interviewed AUB Professor Sari Hanafi about homelessness. He is quoted saying that "We need to have NGO and state intervention. We need to have more tolerance."
- 'What is the cause of medical errors?'
LBCI TV interviewed FHS Associate Professor Fadi El-Jardali, on an AUB study on patient safety in Lebanese hospitals.
- 'Conference on Jerusalem in Beirut'
Assafir newspaper reported on the Institute for Palestine Studies, in collaboration with Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, conference entitled "Jerusalem Discourse and Future Challenges."
- 'Medecins Sans Frontieres: Misery Beyond the War Zone'
Al Mustaqbal newspaper reported on the FHS seminar entitled "Misery Beyond the War Zone: Life for Syrian Refugees and Displaced Populations in Lebanon," by Fabio Forgione, Head of Mission in Lebanon of Medecins Sans Frontieres.
- 'AUB on art!'
L'Orient Le Jour newspaper highlighted a special dinner for art collectors and curators hosted by President Peter Dorman in Marquand House.
- 'The number of drinkers among youth rose 40 percent in seven years'
Annahar newspaper reported on AUB team of researchers' study of national alcohol policies.
- 'AUB study raises concerns over patient safety in hospitals'
The Daily Star newspaper reported on AUB's nationwide study that found patient safety may be at risk in hospitals because of a culture that does not encourage staff to report errors.
- 'Initiative to help the Syrian civil society through technology'
Annahar newspaper tackled an initiative in Lebanon to help the Syrian civil society though technology and interviewed AUB Instructor Amal Dibo on her related work during the Lebanese civil war.
- 'How can we protect our children from the risks of the imitating characters from cartoon and fiction movies?'
Aliwaa newspaper interviewed AUBMC Assistant Professor Leila Akoury Dirani on how to deal with children who try to imitate characters from cartoon and fiction movies.
- 'Flawed health care system leaves 2 million people at risk'
In an interview with The Daily Star newspaper, Shadi Saleh, chair of the Department of Health Management and Policy at AUB, cautioned against turning the hospital into a scapegoat, given that several hospitals were involved and the wider system is at fault.
- 'Bishop and Sheikh meet under Divine Hue'
Al Akhbar newspaper highlighted the Anis Makdisi Program in Literature, in association with Sapiential Knowledge Institute, debate panel entitled "The Divine Hue and Baptism," by Bishop George Khodr and Sheikh Shafik Jaradi.
- 'Regional final of 4th Annual Hult Prize in response to President Bill Clinton's Food Poverty Challenge'
AME Info mentioned the Hult Prize regional final competition where OSB students Samer Sfeir, Walid Al Hajj and Wissam Constantin are representing AUB.
- 'Civil marriage, a better deal than you thought'
The Daily Star newspaper interviewed AUB Professor Jad Chaaban about civil marriage in Lebanon and discussed his recent study about its costs and benefits.
- 'Treating pain reduces complications and hastens healing'
Annahar newspaper mentioned AUBMC's fourth annual conference organized by the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and interviewed AUB Professor Roland Kaddoum on pain killers.
- 'Major gift from Moufid Farra Foundation to AUBMC'
Al Mustaqbal newspaper reported on the major gift AUBMC received from the Moufid Farra Foundation to advance heart and vascular outpatient services.
- '400 children in the Brave Heart Fund walkathon'
Al Mustaqbal newspaper highlighted Brave Heart Fund's, in collaboration with Syndicate of Daycares, walkathon to mark Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.
- 'Religious symbols: taking faith too far?'
AUB Professor Charles Harb commented to The Daily Star on religious symbols on cars in Lebanon. "On the car, it's a bigger statement. Either you're proselytizing or you're showing your sectarianism," he says.
- 'Sixty artists transform West Hall into a mini-museum'
L'Orient Le Jour newspaper highlighted the first AUB Alumni Art Expo, showcasing the works of over 60 alumni from Lebanon, MENA, Europe and the US.
- 'AUB awarded $863,000 grant for Scholars in HeAlth Research Program (SHARP)'
Aliwaa newspaper mentioned the four-year grant that AUB received to establish a new interdisciplinary program which will offer a new certificate and a Master of Science in health research.
- 'Seek knowledge even if you are 80 years old'
Annahar newspaper highlighted AUB's University for Seniors which gives older adults the opportunity to learn things they have always wanted to learn in a friendly academic environment.
- 'Couples, young and old, celebrate falling in love at AUB'
The Daily Star newspaper highlighted AUB's Valentine dinner sharing stories of unique AUB love stories.
- 'Rethink civil society amid Arab turmoil'
AUB's IFI Director Rami Khouri wrote in The Daily Star newspaper on a workshop he attended at the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University about studying current developments in "civil society" in the Arab world.
- 'Reduce salt intake... and you will live longer!'
Annahar newspaper tackled the recent AUB study that identified two staples in the Lebanese diet as major sources of salt.
- 'World Cancer Day 2013'
Annahar newspaper mentioned an AUB study indicating that there were 9870 new cancer cases in 2012 in Lebanon.
- 'The US in the Middle East'
The University of Delaware's spring Global Agenda lecture series will consider "America's Role in the World," with Rami Khouri, Director of AUB's IFI, on March 13, 2013, speaking about "The US in the Middle East."
- 'Extremism a threat to Muslim women'
Missan Stouhi, an English instructor at AUB, talked to The Daily Star newspaper about the challenges of Muslim women in activism related to women's causes.
- 'AUB provost working to make sure more students get financial aid'
AUB's Provost Ahmad Dallal talks to The Daily Star newspaper about boosting financial aid, reforming admissions process and restoring the tenure system.
- 'AUB launches database on youth in the Arab world'
As-Safir newspaper mentioned Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs and Faculty of Health Sciences's launch of the AUB Youth Research Working Group as well as the Youth in the Arab World Database.
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