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April 2010

Terra Net and The Daily Star of April 1 published an article commenting on Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat’s March 31 visit to Damascus. The paper quoted AUB Professor of Political Studies Hilal Khashan as saying, “Despite Jumblat’s willingness to do whatever necessary to ingratiate himself again with Syria, [Syrian] President Bashar Assad still appears not to be welcoming Jumblat back into the ranks of Damascus’ allies.”
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=509142&ChannelId=4
Lebanon Files of April 1 reported that Bicharaf for Academic Integrity and Business Ethics and the Civil Welfare League at AUB developed a book exchange and loaning drive to help students borrow university textbooks.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=152909
14 March, Al-Haraka, and Lebanese Kataeb of April 1 reported that the National Fund for Social Security in Lebanon appointed a new medical consultation committee. The papers said that Dr. Mahmoud Shoucair of the American University of Beirut Medical Center’s Internal Medicine Department is among the new members.

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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjA4NDUw
The Daily Star and Al-Anwar of April 1 and Al-Liwa’ and As-Safir of April 2 reported that Bicharaf for Academic Integrity and Business Ethics and the Civil Welfare League at AUB developed a book exchange and loaning drive to help students borrow university textbooks. The papers said that the campaign was held in partnership the AUB Office of Student Affairs and the Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113387#axzz0kAPATwte
Al-Markazia and Al-Liwa’ of April 1 and Ad-Diyar Journal of April 2 reported on the Lebanese Medical Informatics Association’s third annual regional conference during which the members of the Grand Medical Consultation Committee for the National Social Security were announced, including Dr. Mahmoud Shoucair, representing the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=33138&dt=4/2/2010
Al-Mustaqbal of April 1 and As-Safir and Ad-Diyar Journal of April 2 reported that the National Fund for Social Security appointed a new medical consultation committee. The papers said that Dr. Mahmoud Shoucair of the American University of Beirut Medical Center is among the new members.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1500&ChannelId=34839&ArticleId=147&Author=
Lebanon Files, Al-Markazia, and Al-Liwa’ of April 1 and As-Safir, Iqlim Online, and An-Nahar of April 2 reported that the career fair exhibition 2010, organized by the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development and The United Nations Development Program, will held at various locations in Lebanon, including the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Hall on April 15 and 16.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=179&EditionId=1500&ChannelId=34836
Al-Liwa’ of April 1 and An-Nahar of April 2 carried an announcement by the American University of Beirut Medical Center calling for a press conference on April 7 to be held at the Issam Fares Hall to announce the candidacy of Dr. Ghassan Skaff to the position of head of the Syndicate of Lebanese Doctors.
Al-Mustaqbal of April 1 reported on a concert by Omaima Khalil and a poetry recital by Zahi Webhbe commemorating the “Palestinian Land Day,” held at the American University of Beirut and organized by its Palestinian Cultural Club.
Al-Mustaqbal of April 1 reported on the AUB Zaki Nassif Music Program concert held at the American International School in Egypt, Cairo featuring Salim Sahhab, saying that the program also launched its 2010 coral school competition.
L’Orient Le Jour of April 2 announced that Kulturzentrum–Jounieh in coordination with the American University of Beirut is holding a Piano recital by Malek Jandali on April 6, 2010 at AUB’s Assembly Hall.
Al-Akhbar of April 3 published an editorial commenting on the mixed reactions generated by the visit of Mexican tycoon of Lebanese origin Carlos Slim to Lebanon and referred to his lecture at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/183940
Al-Akhbar of April 3 announced that the American University of Beirut will resume the Speakers Corner tradition after this tradition was suspended in 1974 due to the start of the Lebanese Civil War.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/183934
Ash-Shira of April 4 reported on the results of the First International Sports Tournament recently held at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.alshiraa.com/details.php?id=3475
An-Nahar of April 4 reported that the American University of Beirut honored 11 of its alumni authors during a ceremony held as part of the AUB Alumni Literary Festival 2010, which took place on March 25 and 26, 2010.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=4&table=madaniat&type=madaniat&day=Sat
Beirut Letter and An-Nahar of April 4 published a profile of young female Lebanese football player, Dima Krayyim, who said that she joined the American University of Beirut football varsity team for two years when she was studying economics at the University.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=riyadi&type=star&day=Sat
Now Lebanon of April 5 published an article highlighting the water problems in the Akkar region in northern Lebanon as it suffers water shortages in the summer and a polluted supply of water throughout the year. The paper quoted Nadim Farajallah, an AUB professor of hydrology and water resources, as saying, “Had the people in Akkar been given the facilities or the ability to purchase a tank to collect this rainwater, at least part of the problem in summer would be solved.”

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=158293
Now Lebanon of April 6 reported on the recent debate over the possible increase in the value added tax (VAT) and its subsequent effects on the low income population in Lebanon. The paper quoted AUB Professor Jad Chaaban as saying, "At the time, instituting the VAT was seen as an easy and effective way to generate treasury income and help lower the massive public debt, which has decreased from 180 percent of the GDP to 160 percent over the last five years."
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=158581&MID=11&PID=2
Terra Net and The Daily Star of April 7 reported on a documentary entitled, “Maid in Lebanon” presented at the American University of Beirut, which portrayed the hardships that female migrant workers are subject to in Lebanon.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=509744&ChannelId=5
Now Lebanon of April 7 published an interview with Lebanese Minister of Public Health, Mohamad Jawad Khalife, and said that he is associate professor of surgery and Director of the Liver Transplant Unit at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=158847&MID=14&PID=2
The Daily Star of April 7 and Terra Net of April 8 reported on a debate held at the American University of Beirut on tobacco control during which the head of the National Tobacco Control Program, George Saade, said that a smoking ban in public places is expected to take effect within a year.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=509984&ChannelId=5
Al-Akhbar of April 7 reported on the revival of the Speakers Corner at AUB on April 7 after it was suspended in 1974 due to the Lebanese Civil War.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/184502
Al-Liwa', Al-Markazia, and Lebanon Files of April 7, As-Safir, Al-Balad, and Al-Mustaqbal of April 8, and An-Nahar of April 9 reported on a press conference held at the American University of Beirut during which Dr. Ghassan Skaff announced his candidacy to the position of head of the Lebanese Order of Physicians.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=721&EditionId=1504&ChannelId=34931
Now Lebanon, Progressive Socialist Party, Lebanese Kataeb, Lebanon Files, and 14 March of April 7 and As-Safir of April 8 reported that Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat, and his wife Nora, donated 1200 tickets for students at various schools to watch an animal circus performance. The papers said that the donation is related to their effort to support the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=699&EditionId=1504&ChannelId=34932
An-Nahar and Beirut Letter of April 8 reported that the Lebanese University will be granting honorary doctorates to a number of distinguished personalities this year. The papers quoted the Dean of the Faculty of Information at the University, George Klas, as saying that honorary doctorates that are being granted by universities in Lebanon, including the American University of Beirut, need to conform to specific criteria.
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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=tahkik&type=tahkik&day=Thu
Now Lebanon of April 7 and The Daily Star of April 8 reported that in its monthly report on the violation of freedom of expression and thought in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan, the Samir Kassir Eyes (SKeyes) Foundation called for drafting a modern law to organize the work of the media outlets in Lebanon. The papers said that SKeyes condemned the campaign against Sari Hanafi, an assistant professor of sociology at the American University of Beirut, after he was accused of normalizing relations with Israel after he co-edited a book with two Israeli academics.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=159233
Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Bayraq, and Al-Anwar of April 7 reported on a lecture given at AUB by Hamilton E. James, president of Blackstone Group, one of the world's largest private equity investment firms. The papers said that the lecture, entitled, "A Fireside Conversation on Current Challenges in the Global Economy," was organized by the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business on March 29.
Al-Balad of April 7 reported on the results of the 16^th round of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship during which the American University of Beirut team won over that of Jounieh.
Al-Liwa' and Lebanon Files of April 7 and An-Nahar, As-Safir, Al-Akhbar, Lebanon Files, The Daily Star, Al-Anwar, Al-Mustaqbal, and Aaram News of April 8 reported that the American University of Beirut held a reception on April 7, 2010, to celebrate the launch of the Bioethics and Professionalism Program named after former Prime Minister Selim El-Hoss. The papers said that the program will provide an interdisciplinary resource for faculty, students, and members of the community involved in bioethics education, research, and consultation in Lebanon and the region.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113586#axzz0kfi5MwxI
Al-Anwar and Al-Liwa' of April 8 and Al-Balad of April 9 reported that a ceremony celebrating the completion of the E-books Project at AUB was held at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business on April 8, 2010. The papers said that the event was sponsored by AUB, Beirut Book Capital 2009, and the Ministry of Culture.
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http://www.aub.edu.lb/news/archive/preview.php?id=105682
Al-Akhbar of April 8 published a photo caption showing the Speakers Corner event held at the American University of Beirut where students held a banner saying "stop intellectual oppression," in response to the debate topic of banning discussions of religion and politics at the Speakers Corner.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/184636
Al-Anwar and An-Nahar of April 8 reported on the discussion on civic engagement and citizenship organized by the AUB Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service, the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, and Amel Foundation.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=80026
An-Nahar of April 9 reported on an illustrated lecture organized by the Society of Friends of the AUB Museum by Bassam Ilias, a specialist in precious stones. The paper said that during the lecture Ilias surveyed the historical progression of making beads from precious stones.
The Progressive Social Party, Future Newspaper, and Al-Mustaqbal of April 9 published an article surveying the problem of lack of green spaces in the city of Beirut and the expansion of concrete structures throughout the city. The paper quoted AUB Professor of health sciences, Mey Jurdi, as saying that the diminishing of green spaces in Lebanon causes health problems, namely respiratory diseases.
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http://www.psp.org.lb/Default.aspx?tabid=205&mid=1291&ctl=ArticleView&articleId=43552
Beirut Online of April 9 published an article reporting that Lebanese media has been subject to a number of censorship in March. It said, "In academic circles, a book co-authored by a Palestinian scholar at the American University of Beirut Sari Hanafi, was banned for its editorial collaboration with two anti-Zionist Israeli authors."
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http://www.beirut-online.net/portal/article.php?id=6906
Lebanon Files of April 9 reported on a lecture organized by the Makhzoomi Foundation on the planting of olive trees given by AUB Professor of agriculture Youssef Abou Jawdah.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=154494
Al-Anwar of April 8 and An-Nahar, Ad-Diyar, and Al-Liwa' of April 9 reported that the Druze Foundation in Houston held a dinner honoring Najad Issam Fares and his wife. The paper said that the accomplishments of Najad and his father Issam were highlighted, including Issam Fares's valuable contributions to the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=175488
Beirut Letter of April 9 reported that in its monthly report on the violation of freedom of expression and thought in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan, the Samir Kassir Eyes (SKeyes) Foundation called for drafting a modern law to organize the work of the media outlets in Lebanon. The paper said that SKeyes condemned the campaign against Sari Hanafi, an assistant professor of sociology at the American University of Beirut, after he was accused of normalizing relations with Israel after he co-edited acbook, The Power of Inclusive Exclusion: Anatomy of Israeli Rule in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, with two Israeli academics.
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http://www.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=press&action=Detail&id=10874
Al-Markazia of April 9, Al-Akhbar of April 10, An-Nahar of April 12, An-Nahar of April 13, and As-Safir of April 14 reported that the American University of Beirut will hold a press conference on April 11, under the auspices of Lebanese Minister of Health Mohammed Jawad Khalifeh, to announce the 43^rd Middle East Medical Assembly set be held between April 22 and 25, in joint sponsorship with the Cleveland Clinic.
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http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=22136
Al-Markazia of April 9 and Al-Balad of April 10 reported that a ceremony celebrating the completion of the E-books Project at AUB was held at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business on April 8, 2010. The papers said that the event was sponsored by AUB, Beirut Book Capital 2009, and the Ministry of Culture.
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http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=100775
14 March of April 10 and Akhbar Al-Balad of April 13 published a profile of Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces, and said he was a medical student at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjEwMTU4
As-Safir of April 10 announced that a cultural festival bringing Norwegian authors to Lebanon will take place from April 11 to 18. The paper said that the festival is taking place in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, Beirut Capital of the Book 2009, Lebanese International University, T Marbouta cafe, Medina Theater, Beirut Theater, and the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1506&ChannelId=34987&ArticleId=916&Author=
As-Safir of April 10 reported that a worker fixing air pipes in an elevator shaft in Beirut fell in it and was transferred for treatment at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. The paper said that the victim did not survive the crash.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=937&EditionId=1506&ChannelId=34979
Al-Balad of April 10 reported on a lecture organized by the Makhzoumi Foundation on the planting of olive trees given by AUB Professor of agriculture Youssef Abou Jawdeh.
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http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=100784
Lebanon Files of April 10 reported that MP Anwar Khalil's office sponsored 170 orphans and children to attend the European circus Florilegio. The paper said that the proceeds of these tickets will go to the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=154608
Ad-Diyar and Al-Balad of April 11 announced that the AUB Institute of Financial Economics is organizing a lecture entitled, "Telecommunications Sector and its Role in National Development", by Telecommunications Minister Charbel Nahas on April 12.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=34362&dt=4/11/2010
Terra Net and The Daily Star of April 12 reported on the breach of a technical fence along the Blue Line by Israeli soldiers on April 9. The papers quoted Timur Goksel, a political science professor at the American University of Beirut, as saying, "The Blue Line doesn’t always follow the [technical] fence. The fence was built by the Israelis to serve their own needs."
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=510493&ChannelId=4
The Daily Star of April 12 published an editorial in which the author called for Lebanon's need to manage its resources wisely to achieve sustainable development, and build universities "that can be proud with the contribution of their researchers, rather than with their fancy massive buildings.” On that note, the author made a reference to the founding of the American University of Beirut in 1866.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113624#axzz0kxwWZAJD
Al-Anwar, Al-Liwa', Future News, Lebanese News Agency, Lebanese Kataeb, and Now Lebanon of April 12 and As-Safir and Al-Akhbar of April 13 reported that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri toured the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.future-news.tv/details.php?id=Mjc2NDc=
Lebanon Files of April 12 and Al-Anwar, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Anwar, Al-Akhbar, and Al-Bayraq of April 13 reported that the American University of Beirut concluded its AUB Alumni Literary Festival 2010 with a poetry recital evening moderated by AUB Professor Assaad Khairallah.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=154885
Ad-Diyar of April 12 reported on the increase in diabetes cases in Lebanon and quoted a study by the American University of Beirut that said that 13 percent of Lebanese above the age of 30 have type 2 diabetes.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=34571&dt=4/12/2010
Al-Akhbar and Al-Mustaqbal of April 13 reported that the renovation of the Bayt Beirut building in the Sodeco area of Ashrafieh into a national museum and research venue on the history of Beirut will be officially effective soon and that the renovation will be overseen by Lebanese architect Yuseph Haidar who oversaw the renovation of the AUB archaeological museum.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/185242
Lebanon Files, 14 March, Al-Markazia, Lebanese Kataeb, and Lebanese Agency of April 13 and Al-Balad, As-Safir, Ad-Diyar Journal, Al-Liwa', An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, L'Orient Le Jour, The Daily Star, and Al-Bayraq of April 14 reported on a lecture given by Telecommunications Minister Charbel Nahas on "Telecommunications Sector and its Role in National Development." The papers said that the lecture was organized by the AUB Institute of Financial Economics.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=155160
As-Safir of April 13 announced author Rawi Al-Hajj will be holding a talk at the American University of Beirut to discuss his recently published novels As-Sursar and Masa'r Al-Ghubar.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1508&ChannelId=35035&ArticleId=1259&Author=
Al-Akhbar of April 13 announced that a group of student clubs at the American University of Beirut are featuring the movie "West Beirut" to mark the 35^th anniversary of the Lebanese Civil War.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/185255
An-Nahar, Beirut Letter, and Al-Haraka of April 14 reported on the football game that took place recently between Lebanese politicians. The paper said that in 1975, the leader of the Lebanese Phalanges Party Pierre Gemayel led the AUB Faculty of Engineering student team during the Big Game against the Faculty of Arts and Sciences team at the AUB Green Field.
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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=madaniat&type=madaniat&day=Wed
Now Lebanon of April 14 reported that the American hip hop group Chen Lo and the Liberation Family toured Lebanon as part of the US State Department’s The Rhythm Road concert series. The paper said that the tour included giving a master class at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=160631&MID=123&PID=2
Al-Liwa' of April 14 reported on the renovation of the National Hospital of Tripoli and its conversion into a teaching hospital. The paper said that among the initiatives taken by the hospital is working toward a collaboration agreement with the Faculty of Medicine at the American University of Beirut.
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http://meltwaternews.com/b.asp?u=790311&r=27059071
Tymat of April 14 published an article commenting on the adverse effects of raising the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on the low income population in Lebanon. The paper quoted an economic study conducted by AUB professors Jad Chaaban and Nisreen Salti that examined the effects of raising the tax from 10 to 12 percent on the consumer habits of low income population.

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http://www.tymat.org/?q=node/2054
The Daily Star of April 14 and Terra Net of April 15 published a political piece which argued that the April 15 national dialogue session is not expected to accomplish much, due to the "impossibility of the standing political dynamic allowing for action on substantial issues such as Hizbullah’s arms or Palestinian weapons outside refugee camps." The papers quoted Hilal Khashan, a professor of political studies at the American University of Beirut, as saying, "Even though the dialogue could not affect Hizbullah’s arms, Jumblat’s call [to drop discussions of Hizbullah’s arsenal] represents his gesture of gratitude toward the Shiite party for paving the way for Jumblat to return to Damascus two weeks ago to reconcile with Syrian President Bashar Assad."
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=511118&ChannelId=1
Al-Balad of April 15 reported that the American University of Beirut is hosting the second annual Beirut International Tango Festival between April 21 and 25, 2010, saying more than a hundred Tango dancers are expected to participate in the festival.
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http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=101440
Al-Akhbar of April 15 reported on the launch of a campaign to fight sectarianism in Lebanon initiated by the Nationalist Syrian Socialist Party in Lebanon. The paper said that the posters for the campaign were designed by AUB student, Hadi Al-Aridi.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/185491
Al-Akhbar and Bint Jbeil of April 15 published an article featuring the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.bintjbeil.org/index.php?show=news&action=article&id=26334
Lebanon Files of April 15 reported that MP Bahia Hariri and Lebanese Minister of Education, Hasan Mneimneh, toured the First National Youth and Career Fair 2010 taking place at the Issam Fares Hall of the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=155622
Al-Liwa' and Al-Anwar of April 14 and As-Safir of April 15 reported on the proceedings of the seminar held at the Lebanese University's Faculty of Information and Documentation entitled, "Reading in the Digital Age," in which Professor Zane Sinno from the American University of Beirut participated.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1488&EditionId=1510&ChannelId=35076
Ad-Diyar and Al-Bayraq of April 15 reported that the Jihad Al-Bina' development foundation, held, in collaboration with the Zawtar Municipality and the American University of Beirut, a workshop for the villagers of Zawtar on food canning.
Al-Anwar of April 15 announced that Dr. Bernard Bendok of North Western Memorial Hospital in Chicago will give a lecture as part of the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Memorial Lecture series of the Middle East Medical Assembly at AUB. His lecture will focus on recent innovations and advances in intracranial aneurysm treatment and research.
The Daily Star of April 15 reported on a lecture given on April 15 by former United States Senator, Bob Graham, entitled, “From 9/11 to Obama: US Relations with the Muslim World,” held at the American University of Beirut. The paper said that the talk was attended by United States Ambassador Michel Sison.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113831#axzz0lITX4VIq
Al-Anwar of April 15 published an editorial assessing the historical and cultural legacy of Lebanon. The paper said that Lebanon hosts a number of prestigious universities, such as the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=10&articleID=80722
The Daily Star, Al-Liwa', and Al-Anwar of April 15 and As-Safir, An-Nahar, Ad-Diyar, Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Balad of April 16 reported that the National Career Fair for high-school students was launched on April 15 at the American University of Beirut. The papers said that the fair, which was attended by MP Bahia Hariri and Lebanese Minister of Education, Hasan Mneimneh, was organized by the Education Ministry, the National Community for Public Schools, the Hariri Foundation, and the United Nations Development Program.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113838#axzz0lISgVZ00
Al-Liwa' and Al-Anwar of April 15 and Ad-Diyar of April 16 reported that the American University of Beirut will participate in the Lebanese University Youth Soccer Tournament organized by the Open Arab University.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=176427
The Daily Star of April 16 announced that the American University of Beirut will offer an endowed scholarship in the name of Karim Habr, an AUB student who was killed in a car accident on January 25, 2010. The paper said that the family of Karim Habr established the scholarship, in the name of their son, who was majoring in public administration and was scheduled to graduate the following month.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113886#axzz0lcf7v84X
Al-Akhbar of April 16 reported on the recent complaints by politically independent students at the Lebanese University because they lack adequate representation at the student council. The paper said that these complaints are also present at private universities in Lebanon including the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/185845
As-Safir of April 17 and Al-Akhbar of April 20 published an article featuring the forthcoming second annual Beirut International Tango Festival to take place at the American University of Beirut between April 21 and 25, 2010.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1512&articleId=1722&ChannelId=35131&Author=
Lebanon Files of April 17 and Ad-Diyar of April 20 reported that AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff, who is running for the position of head of the Lebanese Order of Physicians, held a meeting in Zahle to present his campaign and election agenda to doctors of Zahle and the central and western Bekaa areas.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=156198
As-Safir of April 17 reported on the opening of the Lebanese University Youth Soccer Tournament organized by the Open Arab University in which the American University of Beirut is participating.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1796&EditionId=1512&ChannelId=35129
Al-Liwa' of April 17 carried the announcement by the American University of Beirut that it appointed Rita Khayat-Toubia as the University's first vice president for information technology/chief information officer, effective June, 2010.
Al-Balad of April 17 published a profile of the new educational organization called Moto and said it participated in the recent career orientation fair that took place at the American University of Beirut.
Al-Liwa' of April 16 announced that AUBMC's Brave Heart Fund will launch its fifth annual awareness and fundraising campaign at a press conference on April 19.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=176606
The Daily Star of April 18 reported that the American hip hop group Chen Lo and the Liberation Family toured Lebanon this week as part of the US State Department’s The Rhythm Road concert series. The paper said that the tour included giving a master class at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=4&article_id=113910#axzz0lcdn6cIs
Al-Liwa', 14 March, Ad-Diyar, Al-Anwar, Voix du Liban, Lebanese News Agency, Lebanon Files, Bint Jbeil, Lebanese Kataeb, and Now Lebanon of April 18 and Syria Nobles News of April 19 reported that the Lebanese Minister of Youth and Sports Ali Abdallah held a dinner in honor of the head of the labor union at the American University of Beirut, Abdallah Faour.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=176819
Al-Anwar of April 18 reported that the Thought Forum for Civic Development honored a number of authors and thinkers who resided in Aley on the occasion of Beirut Capital of the Book 2009. The paper said that late AUB Professor Abdulmun'im Talhouk was mentioned during the ceremony as one of the leading intellectuals of Aley.
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=81083
Al-Mustaqbal of April 18 reported on a lecture given by former United States Senator Bob Graham entitled, “From 9/11 to Obama: US Relations with the Muslim World,” at the American University of Beirut.
Ad-Diyar of April 18 and As-Safir of April 19 reported the results of the Lebanese University Youth Soccer Tournament organized by the Open Arab University in which the American University of Beirut participated.
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Lebanon Files of April 19 reported on the press conference to launch AUBMC's Brave Heart fifth annual awareness and fundraising campaign. The paper said that Minister of Public Health Mohammed Jawad Khalifeh attended the event.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=156449
Beirut Online, An-Nahar, Al-Anwar, and Al-Markazia of April 19, Al-Mustaqbal, Terra Net, The Daily Star, Al-Balad, and As-Safir of April 20, and Scottrade of April 21 reported that the Brave Heart Fund launched its fifth annual awareness campaign in Beirut in cooperation with the Children’s Heart Center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). The papers also said that Public Health Minister Mohammed Jawad Khalifeh, and internationally-acclaimed film director, Nadine Labaki, attended the event.
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Al-Liwa' of April 19 reported on a forum held by the Friends of Kamal Jumblat League. The paper said Abeer Al-Hasniyyeh, who has an MA from the American University of Beirut, participated in the forum, which is the first of the league's Wednesday's Forum series.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=176884
Al-Akhbar of April 19 published an article featuring the ordeals pediatric cancer patients in Lebanon undergo and gave the example of one patient whose cancer needed to be confirmed by a test conducted at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/186162
Al-Akhbar of April 19 reported on the government exam preparations taking place by patients at the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). The paper said that the patients will sit for the official exams at the Center.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/186165
Al-Mustaqbal of April 19 published an article featuring the late Basel Fuleihan on the fifth anniversary of his death. The paper said that Fuleihan, who was severely injured during the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005 and died later from his wounds, had a BS in economics from the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?id=MTExOTg3&t=5
Lebanon Files of April 19 and As-Safir of April 20 announced that Henry Matthews will hold a book signing session for his recently published book Lebanese Comics Encyclopedia at AUB on April 20.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=156498
Attamaddon Newspaper of April 20 reported on the renovation of the National Hospital of Tripoli and its conversion into a teaching hospital. The paper said that among the initiatives taken by the hospital is working toward a collaboration agreement with the Faculty of Medicine at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.attamaddon.com/_NewsSearch.php?iNewsID=12821&cAction=Details
World News Network of April 19 and The Daily Star and Silobreaker of April 20 reported that the Board of Trustees of the American University of Beirut announced the selection of Talal Shair as the newest member of the University’s board. The paper said that Shair is an AUB alumnus, having studied at the University from 1983-84, and that he then went on to study civil engineering at the American Princeton University. The paper also said that since 2008, Shair had served as chair of Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) where he started his career years earlier when he joined its Structural Department, later becoming department director after earning a master’s degree from Cornell University.
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http://dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=114010
Al-Anwar of April 20 published an editorial about the forthcoming elections of the Lebanese Syndicate of Physicians and said that AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff is one of the candidates running for the position.
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=3&articleID=81338
iStockAnalyst of April 19 and Al-Akhbar of April 20 carried the statement by the AUB Mechanical Engineering Department warning about the ineffectiveness of designating smoking and non-smoking areas now that the Lebanese Parliament may soon consider impose a law to ban smoking ban in indoor public places that also provides exemptions for public establishments that make separate smoking and ‘non-smoking’ areas.
As-Safir and Terra Net of April 21 reported on the forthcoming march taking place on April 25 calling for secularism in Lebanon organized by Laique Pride. The papers said that among the groups that meet regularly to organize for this campaign is the AUB Secular Student Club.
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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1517&WeeklyArticleId=67131&ChannelId=8844&Author=%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A
Al-Akhbar of April 21 reported on the second USFC Speakers Corner also known as Hyde Park at AUB covering the topic, "The Lebanese Identity."
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/186572
Tymat of April 21 published a speech on sexual liberties and rights in Lebanon given by Hiba Abbani during the One Day One Struggle seminar held at the American University of Beirut in November 2009.
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http://www.tymat.org/?q=node/2082
An-Nahar, Al-Bayraq, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa', As-Safir, Al-Anwar, and The Daily Star of April 21 reported that the Board of Trustees of the American University of Beirut announced the selection of Talal Shair as the newest member of the University’s board. The papers said that Shair is an AUB alumnus, having studied at the University from 1983-84, and that since 2008, he had served as chair of Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) where he started his career.
As-Safir, Terra Net, and Al-Mustaqbal of April 22 reported on a book signing session held by Henry Matthews at AUB, author of the recently published book Lebanese Comics Encyclopedia 1952-2009. The paper also gave a brief synopsis of the book and biography of the author.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1518&ChannelId=35275&ArticleId=2309&Author=
14 March of April 22 reported that AUBMC Dr. Abdul Ghani Kibbi, of the Department of Dermatology, participated in the "Cosmoderm" conference held under the auspices of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjEyODQ5
Terra Net of April 23 reported that AUB Professors Samir and Roseanne Khalaf recently edited an anthology on Arab society entitled, Arab Society and Culture: An Essential Guide, with contributors including Orhan Pamuk, Wright Milles, Charles Taylor, and Bertrand Russell.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=512647&ChannelId=1
Al-Liwa' of April 23 reported that Dr. Ghassan Skaff of AUBMC, who is running for the position of head of the Lebanese Order of Physicians, held a meeting in Zahle to present his campaign and election agenda to doctors of Zahle and the central and western Bekaa areas.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=177531
Lebanon Files, 14 March, Now Lebanon, and Lebanese Kataeb of April 24 reported that a truck ran over a 30 year old man riding a motor bike in the neighborhood of Qantari of Burj Al-Murr in Beirut. The papers said that the victim was transferred to the American University of Beirut Medical Center for treatment.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=157615
AME Info and As-Safir of April 24 and Al-Bawaba and iStock Analyst of April 25 reported on the launch of the 43^rd Middle East Medical Assembly at the American University of Beirut on April 22, 2010, and said that the launch highlighted the latest advances in the field of medicine in addition to the Medical Center's expansion plans in multi-disciplinary research, clinical services, and continuing education.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=2580&EditionId=1520&ChannelId=35327

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Al-Akhbar of April 23, As-Safir of April 24, Al-Arab, Al-Ittihad, Al-Waqt, Awan Kuwait Newspaper, Al-Bayan, Middle East Online, Ad-Dustur, Ar-Rouiah, and Ar-Rai of April 25, Ad-Dar Online and Al-Watan of April 26, and Al-Watan of April 29 published an article featuring the forthcoming demonstration to be held on April 25 that will call for secularism and a new personal status law in Lebanon. The papers said that students from the AUB Secular Club will participate in the march.
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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1520&WeeklyArticleId=67228&ChannelId=8859&Author=%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A
Al-Liwa' and Al-Anwar of April 23 and An-Nahar of April 24 reported that AUB Professor Sami Makarim participated in a seminar on science and religion organized by the Cultural Committee of the Sectarian Council for the Druze Faith in collaboration with the Baaqleen Municipality.
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=81786
Al-Liwa' and Al-Anwar of April 23 and Ad-Diyar of April 24 reported that a number of AUB alumni participated in the Lebanese Chess Championship for Novices organized by the Lebanese Chess Federation.
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=9&articleID=81800
Al-Liwa' of April 23, An-Nahar and AME Info of April 24, and Red Tram News, World News Network, The Daily Star and Al-Bawaba of April 26 reported that the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for Continuing Education (CCF CCE) have signed a partnership agreement to create a Continuing Medical Education Office at AUBMC, which will serve as an extension for CCF CCE in Lebanon and the Middle East.

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http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/Lebanon/315097
Al-Anwar of April 25 published an interview with Lebanese MP Mohammad Qabbani in which he discussed candidates running for the Beirut Municipality elections including, Bilal Hamad, who at one point in his career Qabbani said "chaired the Department of Civil Engineering at the American University of Beirut."
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=81880
Terra Net, As-Safir, and Now Lebanon of April 26 reported that thousands of Lebanese took to the streets on April 25 in a demonstration that called for secularism and a new personal status law. The papers said that the AUB Secular Club participated in the march.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=512910&ChannelId=21
As-Safir of April 26 reported that the American University of Beirut concluded its 43^rd Middle East Medical Assembly which took place the week before.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=2689&EditionId=1521&ChannelId=35353
Al-Liwa' and Al-Markazia of April 26 reported that the Faculty of Medicine at the Beirut Arab University, in collaboration with the American University of Beirut and its Medical Student Society, organized a blood drive for the pediatric cancer patients at the Children's Cancer Center in Lebanon.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=177886
Al-Liwa' of April 26 reported that AUB Professor Nidal Jurdi participated in a conference on human rights organized by Al-Janan University in Tripoli.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=177885
Al-Akhbar of April 26 and Terra Net and The Daily Star of April 27 and Al-Liwa’ and As-Safir of April 28 reported on a seminar on Palestinian labor rights in Lebanon organized by the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI). The papers said that among the panelists at the seminar were Rami Khouri, director of IFI; Sawsan Abdel-Rahim, assistant professor in AUB’s Department of Health Behavior and Education; and Sari Hanafi, associate professor at AUB’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=513168&ChannelId=4
As-Safir and An-Nahar of April 27 reported that Saint Luke Hospital in Houston, Texas announced its new Philip Salem Chair for Cancer Research in recognition for Philip Salem's contributions to the field. The papers said that Salem earned his MD from the American University of Beirut in 1965.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1522&ChannelId=35379&ArticleId=2830&Author=
Al-Liwa', Al-Anwar, and Al-Akhbar of April 27, Ad-Diyar of April 28, and Terra Net and The Daily Star of April 30 reported on a lecture given by Former US State Department adviser Aaron Miller, an expert on American involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict, entitled, "Gulliver's Troubles: Barack Obama in the Middle East." The papers said that the lecture was given at AUB and organized by the AUB's Issam Fares Institute's Bill and Sally Hembrecht Distinguished Peacemakers Lectures.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/187351
Ad-Diyar of April 27 published the results of the last round of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship in which the American University of Beirut lost to Balamand University 43-10.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=36565&dt=4/27/2010
L'Orient Le Jour of April 27 published an article featuring the high prices of organic produce in Lebanon and addressed the need to regulate the prices. The paper gave the example of the AUB Healthy Basket as one of the sources that provide organic produce.
Al-Liwa' of April 27 and Al-Anwar of April 28 reported that AUB Professor Karma al-Hassan participated in a seminar entitled, "The School at the Heart of the Society," organized by the Azm Educational Foundation in Tripoli.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=178028
Lebanon Files of April 27 and Al-Mustaqbal and Dar Al-Hayat of April 28 published an article listing the cultural and academic events that took place at AUB during the month of April 2010 and the ones taking place in May 2010.
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http://international.daralhayat.com/internationalarticle/135540

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As-Safir of April 28 and Ad-Diyar of April 29 reported that the football team of the Arab Open University won the championship of the First Lebanese University Youth tournament after winning over the American University of Beirut team 5 to 1.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1523&ChannelId=35411&ArticleId=3071&Author=
Al-Mustaqbal of April 28 reported that the Baalbak International Festival committee has asked world renowned architect Zaha Hadid to complete a study for a design of a Baalbak International Festival museum building. The paper said that Hadid has a BS in mathematics from the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?id=MTE0MjI1&t=20
As-Safir of April 28 published an article featuring the children cancer center in the Jeitawi Hospital and said that pediatric cancer patients in Lebanon are also treated in the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Now Lebanon of April 29 reported on the phenomenon of the spread of caterpillars on trees in Lebanon and said that if their number keeps growing Lebanon is risking an environmental disaster. The paper quoted a study conducted by the American University of Beirut that found that the emergence of a needle-chewing sawfly in the 1990s that later threatened Lebanon’s cedar forests was a direct result of climate change.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=164522
Terra Net, The Daily Star, and As-Safir of April 29 reported that the American University of Beirut is launching a pioneering learning program for senior citizens, in a bid to reach out to its older neighbors and alumni. The papers said that the new project is spearheaded by Cynthia Myntti of the AUB Neighborhood Initiative and professor Abla Sibai, a faculty member and expert on healthy aging.
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Terra Net and The Daily Star of April 29 published a political editorial commenting on the recent Scud crisis that sparked tensions between Lebanon and Israel. The papers quoted Hilal Khashan, an AUB professor of political studies, as saying, "While it remains uncertain whether Syria has provided Hizbullah with Scud missiles, as Israeli President Shimon Peres said two weeks ago, the Israeli charge unquestionably provides a major justification for the Israeli state to attack Hizbullah in the future."
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=513635&ChannelId=4
Al-Akhbar of April 29 and An-Nahar of April 30 reported that AUB student Roy Issa who was part in the Lebanese University Team that participated in the First Asian Taekwondo Championship, won the bronze medal in the under 63 kg group.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/187875
Al-Akhbar of April 29 published a review of Fadi Shaya's recently published book At the Edge of the City. The paper said that Shaya studied architecture at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/187816
An-Nahar of April 29 published an ad by the American University of Beirut seeking candidates for the new position of General Counsel.
As-Safir of April 30 published an article featuring Lebanese composer and musician Charbel Rouhana and said that his musical career included a performance at the Assembly Hall of the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1528&WeeklyArticleId=67455&ChannelId=8889&Author=%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A7
14 March and Lebanon Files of April 30 reported on the annual gala dinner held by the Dubai Chapter of the WAAAUB in Dubai. The papers said that the keynote speaker at the event was former PM Najib Mikati and that AUB President Peter F. Dorman attended the event.
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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjE0NzAz
Now Lebanon of April 30 published a political editorial commenting on the demonstrations that called for secularism and a new personal status law in Lebanon last week. The paper said that AUB students participated in the demonstrations.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/Arabic/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=164715&MID=87&PID=46
Lebanon Files of April 30 reported that a team from the bureau of MP Anwar Khalil in Hasbayya toured the olive tree farms in several villages in the South and said that samples of infected trees were sent to the American University of Beirut for testing.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=158949
Al-Markazia of April 30 reported that AUB is holding a seminar on May 4 to launch Issam Fares Institute’s new research report entitled "How Much Does Smoking Cost Lebanon? An Estimation of the Economic Impacts of Tobacco Consumption."