AUB - Local News - May 2010

May 2010

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May 2010

Al-Markazia of May 1 reported that the American University of Beirut is hosting a conference to launch AUB Issam Fares Institute's (IFI) new research report entitled, "How Much Does Smoking Cost Lebanon? An Estimation of the Economic Impacts of Tobacco Consumption." The paper said that IFI, in collaboration with the AUB Tobacco Control Research Group, are organizing the event.
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http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=23489
Now Lebanon of May 1 published a political editorial by Rami Khouri, director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, entitled, "The Middle East of America." In it he argued that "the Arab-Israeli peace process in the Middle East (now focused on the energetic attempt to launch Palestinian-Israeli proximity talks) is as much about political process in the United States as it is about diplomatic moves abroad."
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=165078&MID=15&PID=2
The New York Times and the Post Gazette of May 2 and Now Lebanon of May 3 published an article featuring Beirut in the travel section of The New York Times and said that a walk along the corniche passing through the "leafy" campus of the American University of Beirut is recommended.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=165494
Al-Akhbar and Al-Markazia of May 3 and The Daily Star of May 5 announced that "The First International Nursing and Healthcare Informatics Training Course in the Eastern Mediterranean Region" will be held at the AUB Hariri School of Nursing between May 6 and 12, 2010. The event will be held under the patronage of Prime Minister Saad Hariri.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/188287
AME Info, Al-Liwa', and Lebanese Kataeb of May 3 and As-Safir and Terra Net of May 4 reported that the American University of Beirut’s Academic Computing Center recently completed a pilot project in blended learning, which replaces a part of the time spent in the classroom with a carefully designed online learning environment.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=514510&ChannelId=5
Ad-Diyar of May 3 reported that AUB students will be showcasing their mosaic art works at an exhibit entitled, "Flourishing Talents at AUB," at Gallery Piece Unique in Downtown Beirut.

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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=37400&dt=5/4/2010
Ad-Diyar of May 3 and Ad-Diyar of May 4 reported on a meeting held between AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff, who is running for the leadership position of the Lebanese Syndicate of Physicians, with the doctors of the Jbeil district in which he presented his election campaign agenda.

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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=37367&dt=5/4/2010
Syria Nobles News and Now Lebanon of May 4 reported on the infestation of the insect thaumetopoea wilkinsoni of Lebanese pine trees and quoted a study conducted by the American University of Beirut in 2007 on the matter.

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/Arabic/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=165658&MID=100&PID=46
Al-Anwar of May 3 and As-Safir, Al-Balad, and Ad-Diyar of May 4 reported that the American University of Beirut qualified for the finals of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship after defeating the University of Balamand team 36-18.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1532&ChannelId=35645&ArticleId=329&Author=
As-Safir and Terra Net of May 4 reported on a conference held at the American University of Beirut which announced the results of its study that found that smoking costs Lebanon up to 55.4 million dollars per year in economic losses.

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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1532&WeeklyArticleId=67597&ChannelId=8906&Author=%D8%AD-%D9%85
Al-Akhbar of May 3 and Lebanon Files, Ahrar News, and Al-rroya of May 4 published an article commenting on the forthcoming municipality elections in Beirut and said that one of the candidates, Khalil Choucair, was a political activist with the Future Party when he was a student at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/makalat_desc.php?id=5188
Al-Afkar of May 3 reported that AUBMC Dr. Ali Taher participated in a conference on hemophilia organized by the Lebanese Association of Hemophilia.
An-Nahar of May 3 published an editorial by AUB Professor Samir Makdisi entitled "Lebanon: No Sustainable Development without a Civil and Secular Democracy."
Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Akhbar of May 3 reported that Bilal Hamad is running as a candidate for the municipal elections in Beirut. The paper said that Hamad is a professor of engineering and architecture at the American University of Beirut.
An-Nahar and Ad-Diyar of May 4 reported that AUB students will be showcasing their mosaic art works at an exhibit, entitled, "Flourishing Talents at AUB," at Gallery Piece Unique in Downtown Beirut.
Al-Mustaqbal of May 4 and Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat of May 5 reported that AUB President Peter F. Dorman recently visited the Muhammad bin Rashid al-Maktoum Foundation in Dubai.
Al-Akhbar and Al-Bayraq of May 4, and The Daily Star of May 5 reported that the American University of Beirut’s Academic Computing Center recently completed a pilot project in blended learning, which replaces a part of the time spent in the classroom with a carefully designed online learning environment.
Now Lebanon of May 4 published an article on the need to regulate dispensing herbal medicine in Lebanon. The paper said that no official data exists on how many herbal treatments are on the market in Lebanon and said that Farah Naja of the American University of Beirut’s Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences intends to conduct a research on that this year.
Full article available at:
http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=165821
Al-Anwar, Al-Liwa', and Ad-Diyar of May 4 reported that Lebanese PM Saad Hariri received a delegation from the American University of Beirut that included AUB Provost Ahmad Dallal and Dean of the Olayan School of Business George Najjar.
Full article available at:
http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=82954
Now Lebanon of May 5 published an editorial commenting on the increasing number of pending bills awaiting cabinet approval. The paper quoted AUB professor Randa Antoun as saying, "typically, draft laws are written and approved by the cabinet and then sent to parliament."
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=166009&MID=11&PID=2
Al-Bayan, Al-Liwa', Lebanon Files, and Ahrar News of May 4 and Terra Net, Lebanon Files, Al-Akhbar, Lebanese Kataeb, and Zawya of May 5 reported on a conference held at the American University of Beirut which announced the results of its study that yielded that smoking costs Lebanon up to 55.4 million dollars per year in economic losses, 2,700 lives, $326.7 million each year in healthcare charges, misplaced farming subsidies, environmental damage, and tobacco-related worker inefficiency.

Full article available at:
http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=514729&ChannelId=4
Al-Balad of May 4 reported that AUBMC doctor of pulmonary diseases, Nadim Kanj, participated in the First Medical Conference organized by the Munla Hospital in Tripoli.
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http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=103812
As-Safir and Terra Net of May 5 reported on the opening of the International Conference on Higher Education organized by the Modern University of Business and Science. The paper quoted the head of the University's board of trustees, Hatem Alami, as saying that the University is preparing a conference on university institutions, in collaboration with the American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=452&EditionId=1533&ChannelId=35665
As-Safir of May 5 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=1533&WeeklyArticleId=67632&ChannelId=8914&Author=%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A7
As-Safir of May 5 reported on the forthcoming municipality elections in Beirut and said that one of the candidates, Khalil Choucair, was a political activist with the Future Party when he was a student at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1533&ChannelId=35667&ArticleId=464&Author=
As-Safir of May 5 reported that Nader Ghazal is a candidate running for the municipality elections in Tripoli and said that he is a lecturer at the Lebanese University and the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=494&EditionId=1533&ChannelId=35667
The Daily Star of May 5 and Terra Net of May 6 published a political piece commenting on Lebanon's current municipal elections arguing that "polls deepen sectarian leaders’ hold on fiefdoms." The papers quoted Hilal Khashan, an AUB professor of political studies, as saying, "The chieftains of the country’s various sect-based parties viewed the elections as a battle to be avoided and so tried to agree ahead of the vote on the division of the lucrative posts being contested."
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=514787&ChannelId=4
The Daily Star of May 5 published an article by John Donohue on the forthcoming October 2010 Catholic Bishops and Patriarchs of the Middle East meeting that will convene in Rome for a Synod to discuss the problems of the Middle East region as they affect the church. The paper said that Donohue, s.j. is a Professor at Saint Joseph’s University and has taught at Georgetown, the American University of Beirut, and the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts.
Full article available at:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=30&article_id=114586#axzz0nAPqME1v
Al-Balad of May 5 reported on the "Chopin Commemorative Week" organized by the Zaki Nassif Music Program at AUB in commemoration of the 200^th anniversary of the birth of the Polish pianist. The week will feature a piano recital by Tatiana Primak Khoury at the university.
Full article available at:
http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=104007
Al-Liwa' of May 5 announced that the AUBMC fund is holding an annual gala dinner at Phoenicia Hotel on May 10.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=179120
Lebanese News Agency, Now Lebanon, Al-Haraka, Al-Manar, and Lebanese Kataeb of May 7 reported that the Coordinator of the Central Committee of the Lebanese Phalanges Party and MP Sami Gemayel gave a lecture at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.walnews.com/index.php?details&newsid=22650&catid=2
Al-Mustaqbal of May 5 reported that the American University of Beirut’s Academic Computing Center recently completed a pilot project in blended learning, which replaces a part of the time spent in the classroom with a carefully designed online learning environment.
Al-Bayraq of May 5 reported that AUB students will be showcasing their mosaic art works at an exhibit entitled "Flourishing Talents at AUB" at Gallery Piece Unique in Downtown Beirut.
The Daily Star of May 5 announced that the American University of Beirut hosted The 16^th Annual Science, Math and Technology Fair on May 1 and May 2.
L'Orient Le Jour of May 6 reported on the "Chopin Commemorative Week" organized by the Zaki Nassif Music Program at AUB in commemoration of the 200^th anniversary of the birth of Fryderyk Chopin and reported Tatiana Primak Khoury will hold a piano recital at AUB as part of the commemoration.
Naharnet, Al-Anwar, and Ahrar News of May 7 and Al-Anwar and Al-Bayraq of May 8 reported that the Coordinator of the Central Committee of the Lebanese Phalange Party and MP Sami Gemayyel gave a lecture at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/Lebanon/C5696F3F3849557BC225771C00619716?OpenDocument
An-Nahar, The Daily Star, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa', and Al-Akhbar of May 5 and Now Lebanon of May 7 reported on the results of a study conducted at the American University of Beirut that found that cigarette smoking costs the state about $327 million a year, which is roughly $55 million more than the profits made from tobacco sales (local net revenue is estimated to be $271.3 million per year).
Full article available at:

http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=166610
As-Safir of May 7 published an article featuring Lebanese composer and musician Charbel Rouhana and said that his musical career included a performance at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1535&WeeklyArticleId=67720&ChannelId=8924&Author=%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A7
As-Safir of May 7 reported on a conference held at the American University of Beirut which announced the results of its study that yielded that smoking costs Lebanon up to 55.4 million dollars per year in economic losses, 2,700 lives, $326.7 million each year in healthcare charges, misplaced farming subsidies, environmental damage, and tobacco-related worker inefficiency.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1535&WeeklyArticleId=67693&ChannelId=8921&Author=%D8%AD-%D9%85
Al-Anwar and Ahrar News of May 7, Al-Bayraq of May 8, and Al-Mustaqbal of May 9 reported on the opening of the "The First International Nursing and Healthcare Informatics Training Course in the Eastern Mediterranean Region" at the AUB Hariri School of Nursing held under the patronage of Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The event continues until May 12, 2010.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=83165
An-Nahar of May 8 published an interview with AUB Professor Ramzi Baalbaki, holder of the Jewett Chair in the Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages, who has been awarded the prestigious King Faisal International Prize for Arabic Language and Literature.
Ad-Diyar of May 8 published a commentary on the forthcoming elections for the leadership position of the Lebanese Order of Physicians and discussed the political support each of the candidates, which includes AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff, is getting.

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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=37974&dt=5/9/2010
An-Nahar of May 8 reported that AUB Professor Shafic Masri will be participating in the "Study Session of the International Tribunal in Beirut" organized by the University of Saint Joseph Department of Political Sciences and the International Tribunal.
Tymat of May 9 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.
Full article available at:
http://tymat.org/?q=node/2082
Ad-Diyar of May 10 published an editorial in which the author recounted his experience as a writer and intellectual and said that he read numerous valuable reference at the American University of Beirut library.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=38019&dt=5/10/2010
Al-Anwar of May 10 reported that members of the Beirut Unity coalition, headed by Bilal Hamad, that won in the Beirut municipality elections, visited the grave of late Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. The paper said that Hamad is an AUB professor of environmental engineering and architecture.
Full article available at:
http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=83475
Al-Mustaqbal and 14 March of May 10 published the résumés of the members of the newly elected municipal council, including Bilal Hamad who is an AUB professor; and Fadi Ali Shahrur, Khalil Choucair, Nadim Abu Rizk, Nadim Qusta, George Khuri and Rashid Ashkar, who are AUB alumni.
Full article available at:
http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?id=MTE3MTgx&t=5
14 March of May 10 published a brief biography of Rashid Ashkar, newly elected to the Beirut municipal council, and said he has a BE from the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjE3MTY5
14 March of May 10 published a brief biography of Fadi Ali Shahrur, newly elected to the Beirut municipal council, and said he received a BE from the American University of Beirut in 1988.
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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjE3MTU3
Saudi Press Agency, Al-Anwar, Al-Liwa', and Ad-Diyar of May 10 and Terra Net and The Daily Star of May 11 reported on a recent lecture given by former Ecuadorian President Jamil Mahuad at the American University of Beirut following an invitation by its Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs. The papers said that the event was organized in collaboration with Harvard Club in Beirut.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=515591&ChannelId=5
Al-Markazia of May 11 reported on the launch of a study by a number of professors at the Olayan School of Business of the American University of Beirut, including professors Charlottle Karam, Lama Mousawi, and Fida Afyuni, on the reasons behind the lack of professional success of highly educated women in the Middle East.
Full article available at:
http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=23936
As-Safir of May 11 announced that the American University of Beirut hosted the 16^th Annual Science, Math, and Technology Fair on May 1 and May 2. The paper said that 26 schools participated in the fair.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1537&WeeklyArticleId=67804&ChannelId=8931
As-Safir and Al-Liwa' of May 10, Terra Net, Al-Liwa', Al-Anwar, Ahrar News, and 14 March of May 11, and Beirut Letter, Federation of Arabic News Agencies, Saudi Press Agency of May 12 reported on the "Study Session of the International Tribunal in Beirut" organized by the University of Saint Joseph Department of Political Sciences and the International Tribunal. The papers said that AUB Professor Shafic Masri participated in the seminar.
Full article available at:
http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=515506&ChannelId=3
Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Anwar, and 14 March of May 11 reported that the Abdul Hamid Hallab, adviser to the AUB president, attended the opening of the Second Scientific Forum on International Humanitarian Law and Human Security in Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?issueid=2603&categoryid=20
Al-Akhbar of May 11 reported on the health condition of OBGYN doctor Ahmad Uthman who suffered gunshot wounds when coincidentally passing by a gun fight in Tripoli. The paper quoted his relative Ibrahim Osman, who teaches at the American University of Beirut, as saying that Osman was shot twice and the bullets ripped through the organs in his abdomen.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/189136
14 March of May 11 published an article assessing the status of the nursing profession in Lebanon on the occasion of the May 12 World Nurses Day. The paper said that the first nursing school was founded in Lebanon in 1905 at the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjE3NDk0
Lebanon Files of May 12 reported on a seminar entitled, "Workers' Rights and Entitlements," organized by AUB's Human Rights and Peace Club.
Full article available at:
http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=161621
Terra Net and The Daily Star of May 12 reported on a research project entitled, “The Current Status of Academic Women in the Middle East: Scientific Analysis for Human Resource Policy Development," by three professors from the American University of Beirut’s Suliman S. Olayan School of Business: Charlotte Karam, Lama Moussawi, and Fida Afiouni. The paper said that the study tackles the problem that women who are well-educated, and who hold PhDs from prestigious universities, often fail to make promotion in the Middle East.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=515805&ChannelId=5
The Daily Star of May 12 and Terra Net of May 13 reported on a seminar entitled "Workers' Rights and Entitlements" held at AUB and organized by AUB's Human Rights and Peace Club.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=516051&ChannelId=4
Terra Net and The Daily Star of May 13 reported that Makram Bou Nassar, acting deputy director at the Foreign Affairs Department in the Central Bank of Lebanon announced that bank deposits in Lebanon grew by 24 percent to exceed $103 billion in January 2010 and $105 billion in March of the same year. The paper said that Nassar made her remarks during a lecture organized by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=516039&ChannelId=6
The Daily Star of May 12 and Terra Net and Ad-Diyar of May 13 reported that AUB alumnus Jad Hussein Yaghi (BE 99), founder and chief executive officer of Verold Inc., was awarded the prestigious TiEQuest business prize, an annual venture organized by Canadian networking group The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Verold Inc.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=516054&ChannelId=5
Tymat of May 12 published an article by AUB professor and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Iman Nuwayhid on the safety of workers in Lebanon.
Full article available at:
http://tymat.org/?q=node/1079
Al-Liwa' of May 12 reported that the family of Sabe' Sa'eed, who was recently injured in the western Bekaa during a fight and taken to AUBMC for treatment, demanded an explanation from the authorities as to what happened.
Full article available at:
http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=179962
As-Safir of May 13 reported that the Lebanese American University won the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship after defeating the American University of Beirut team 40-15.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1540&ChannelId=35853&ArticleId=1349&Author=
As-Safir of May 13 reported on a lecture given by Columbia University Professor Derek Gregory entitled, "Baghdad Burning? Urban Violence, Visuality, and New Wars." The paper said that his lecture was organized by the AUB Department of Architecture.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1300&EditionId=1540&ChannelId=35847
Al-Balad of May 13 reported that AUB Professor Maher Jarrar was on the judging committee of the Sabil Foundation Award for best children's book for the year.
Full article available at:
http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=104846
Tymat of May 13 published an article co-authored by AUB Professor Sari Hanafi on the previous destruction and future rebuilding of the Nahr al-Bared refugee camp.
Full article available at:
http://tymat.org/?q=node/1927
Lebanon Files of May 13 reported on the opening of the AUB Job Fair 2010 to be held on May 13 and 14.
Full article available at:
http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=161827
Ad-Diyar of May 13 published an article commenting on the forthcoming elections at the Order of Physicians in Lebanon and said that AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff is running for its presidency.
Full article available at:
http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=38371&dt=5/13/2010
An-Nahar of May 12 reported that Nuhad Dumit, an AUB professor at the Hariri School of Nursing, gave a lecture on the educational role of nurses as part of a series of events organized by the Order of Nurses in Lebanon on the occasion of the World Nurses Day.
Full article available at:
http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=8&table=tarbia&type=tarbia&day=Thu
As-Safir of May 13 reported on a conference entitled "City Debates 2010: Security [of/in] the City" organized by AUB's master's programs in urban planning and policy and urban design in the Department of Architecture and Design.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1541&ChannelId=35873&ArticleId=1424&Author=
Al-Anwar and Al-Liwa' of May 13 and Terra Net and As-Safir of May 14 reported that the American University of Beirut inaugurated the Annual Job Fair 2010 on May 13. The paper said that almost 200 companies participated in the event.
Full article available at:
http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=83872
Lebanon Files of May 14 reported that the Korean unit in the UNIFIL forces stationed in Lebanon performed a series of surgeries on pediatric patients as part of its project to help underprivileged children suffering from chronic illnesses. The paper said that the first surgery took place at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Full article available at:
http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=162100
Al-Akhbar of May 13 and Lebanese Kataeb of May 14 reported on a panel discussion entitled, "The State of the Marine Environment in Lebanon: Threats versus Solutions," with guest speakers from the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture, and Greenpeace Mediterranean oceans campaigner Garabed Kazanjian. The paper said that the lecture took place at the American University of Beirut and was organized by the Greenpeace Club.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/189677
As-Safir of May 14 reported on the 16^th Annual Science, Math, and Technology Fair hosted at the American University of Beirut on May 1 and May 2. The paper said that 26 schools participated in the fair.
Full article available at:
http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1541&WeeklyArticleId=67931&ChannelId=8951
The Daily Star of May 14 reported that three children with severe health problems have been offered help by the Korean Battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), as part of its project to provide medical care for people with limited income. The paper said that battalion Commander Colonel Kim Myung Joong visited the American University of Beirut Medical Center to check up on one of the project’s beneficiaries.
Full article available at:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=114885#axzz0oH9Gc2BL
Al-Akhbar of May 14 reported that the AUB Center of Research on Population and Health at the Faculty of Health Sciences is organizing a workshop on fostering youth health in Lebanon.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/189792
Al-Anwar, Ad-Diyar, and Sourcity of May 14 reported that the Korean brigade in the UNIFIL forces stationed in Lebanon performed a series of surgeries on pediatric patients as part of its project to help underprivileged children suffering from chronic illnesses. The paper said that the first surgery took place at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Full article available at:
http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=84009
Al-Akhbar of May 14 reported on a sit-in organized by AUB students during the Annual Job Fair 2010 calling for a boycott of companies that support Israel.
Full article available at:
http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/189789
Ad-Diyar of May 14 reported on the results of a study conducted at the American University of Beirut that found that cigarette smoking costs the state about $327 million a year, roughly $55 million more than the profits made from tobacco sales (local net revenue is estimated to be $271.3 million per year).
Full article available at:

http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=38651&dt=5/15/2010
World News Network of May 13 and Redtram and The Daily Star of May 15 reported that the Chemistry Department at the American University of Beirut announced the release of an internationally published book entitled, Chemical Thermodynamics, With Examples for Nonequilibrium Processes, by AUB Professor Mazen al-Ghoul.
Full article available at:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=114890#axzz0oH1CfDUt
Khiyam of May 15 reported that Abu Ziad Yusuf Abdallah is running in the municipal council elections in the village of Khiyam in the South. The paper said that all his three sons are AUB graduates.
Full article available at:
http://www.khiyam.com/pages/articles_details.php?articleID=9025
Beirut Letter of May 16 reported that AUB Professor Samir Khalaf participated in a conference entitled, "Managing Pluralism, the Swiss and Lebanese Experiences." The paper said that the conference was organized by Carnegie Middle East in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Lebanon.
Full article available at:
http://www.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=issues&id=1056&action=Detail
Ad-Diyar of May 16 reported that the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business is holding a conference entitled, "Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Levant and the GCC."
Full article available at:
http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=38855&dt=5/16/2010
Ad-Diyar of May 16 and As-Safir of May 18 published an article commenting on the forthcoming elections at the Order of Physicians in Lebanon and said that AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff is running for its presidency.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=38853&dt=5/16/2010
As-Safir of May 16 reported on the 16^th Annual Science, Math, and Technology Fair hosted at the American University of Beirut on May 1 and 2. The paper said that 26 schools participated in the event.
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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1543&WeeklyArticleId=68007&ChannelId=8961
As-Safir of May 16 and Bint Jbeil, Lebanese Kataeb, and Iqlim of May 17 reported on the need to implement regulations on importing clean red meats to Lebanon and conduct safety tests. The papers quoted an agricultural engineer at the American University of Beirut, Elie Barbour, as saying, "The most important factor in importing clean meats is that it should undergo the inspection and follow health regulations in the country from which it is imported."
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http://www.iqlimonline.net/_NewsPaper.php?Action=Details&Project=&NewsPaperID=825
Beirut Online of May 15 reported on the second annual gala dinner hosted by the Brave Heart Fund at the AUB Medical Center.
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http://www.beirut-online.net/portal/article.php?id=7177
tayyar.org of May 17 published a political editorial commenting on the repercussions of the recent accusations that Syria handed Scud missiles to Hizbullah. The paper quoted Hilal Khashan, professor in the Department of Political Studies and Public Administration at AUB, as saying, "Israel thinks the missiles will change the regional balance of power. Syrians are politically acute, so that they will not commit such a blunder. They would not cross such violation from which they will pay heavily from Israel."
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http://www.tayyar.org/Tayyar/News/PoliticalNews/en-US/129183796781155734.htm
As-Safir of May 15 and Now Lebanon of May 17 reported on a conference entitled, "City Debates 2010: Security [of/in] the City" organized by AUB's master's programs in urban planning and policy and urban design in the Department of Architecture and Design.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=169157&MID=123&PID=2
Al-Anwar, Lebanese Files, and 14 March of May 17 reported that on the occasion of the national day of folklore, the National Folklore Foundation is organizing a series of cultural tours for children from various Lebanese schools. The paper said that the tours include a visit to the archaeological museum at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=84241
Lebanese Kataeb of May 17 carried an announcement by AUB students calling for a protest on May 19 against the recent decision by the administration to adopt a 15 credit policy for tuition fees with no decrease in credit price, which will lead to an increase tuition fees.
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http://www.kataeb.org/breakDetails.asp?newsid=59681
As-Safir of May 18 commented on student protests at the American University of Beirut against a recent decision by the administration to adopt a 15 credit policy for tuition fees with no decrease in credit price, which will lead to an increase tuition fees.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1837&EditionId=1544&ChannelId=35951
Terra Net of May 18 reported that AUB almnus, Jad Hussein Yaghi, founder and chief executive officer of Verold Inc., was awarded the prestigious TiEQuest business prize, an annual venture organized by the Canadian networking group The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE).Verold Inc.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=516796&ChannelId=26
The Daily Star of May 15 reported on the second annual gala dinner hosted by the Brave Heart Fund at AUB Medical Center at the Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel.
As-Safir of May 18 and Al-Mustaqbal of May 19 reported on the workshop on fostering youth health in Lebanon. The papers said that the workshop was organized by the AUB Center for Research on Population and Health at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1545&ChannelId=35977&ArticleId=1966&Author=
Al-Akhbar of May 18, The Daily Star, Al-Anwar, and Lebanon Files of May 19, Al-Mustaqbal, L'Orient Le Jour, and Free Library of May 20, and An-Nahar of May 21 reported that on the occasion of the World Museum Day, the Society of Friends of the AUB Museum held a reception to celebrate their 30^th anniversary.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/190271
Al-Liwa' and Ad-Diyar of May 18 issued a statement by AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff who is running for the position of head of the Lebanese Order of Physicians in which he said that he wants to contain drug counterfeiting and smuggling in Lebanon should he be successfully elected to the position.
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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=180688
Ad-Diyar and Al-Mustaqbal of May 18 announced that as of fall 2010, the American University of Beirut will start implementing changes related to tuition and financial aid. The paper said that these changes are being made after an independent and exhaustive review of AUB's tuition pricing and financial aid award processes that began in October 2008.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=39208&dt=5/19/2010
As-Safir and An-Nahar of May 18 and An-Nahar, L'Orient Le Jour, and Al-Bayraq of May 19 reported that AUB professor of business Dima Jamali participated in a workshop organized by CSR Lebanon on "Social Responsibility of Companies: An Investment of a Cost."
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1545&ChannelId=35981&ArticleId=1947&Author=
An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Anwar, and Al-Bayraq of May 18 reported that on the occasion of the national day of folklore of May 20, the National Folklore Foundation is organizing a series of cultural tours for children from various Lebanese schools and ages. The papers said that the tours include a visit to the archaeological museum at the American University of Beirut.
Al-Liwa' of May 18 and An-Nahar of May 19 announced that the American University of Beirut is holding a memorial ceremony on May 20 to commemorate the passing of distinguished Lebanese-American artist Helen Khal.
The Daily Star of May 18 and Terra Net and The Free Library of May 19 reported that construction experts and government representatives gathered at the residence of the Swiss Ambassador in Beirut to witness the launch of a nationwide awareness campaign on the perils of second-rate construction in the event of an earthquake. The papers quoted AUB professor of engineering Mohammad Harajli as saying, "We are in the recurrence period for a major earthquake. When it will happen? It is very hard to predict. It could be within 10 years, it could be within 100 years."
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=517142&ChannelId=4
The Free Library, Terra Net, The Daily Star, and An-Nahar of May 19 reported on the inaugural lecture of the AUB Ameen Architecture Lecture Series at Issam Fares Hall which was given by Rem Koolhaas.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=517127&ChannelId=1
14 March, Lebanon Files, and Al-Markazia of May 19 and Al-Mustaqbal of May 20 issued a statement by youth sector of the Democratic Renewal Movement regarding the new protests by AUB students against the recent measures by the AUB administration that will lead to an eventual increase in tuition fees.
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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjE5MTAy
The Daily Star and Al-Liwa' of May 20 and Terra Net, Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Bayraq of May 21 reported on a letter by AUB President Peter Dorman issued a day after the University students began a strike to protest against rising tuition fees, in which he addressed their fears.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=115103#axzz0ooUDOxnW
Now Lebanon and As-Safir of May 20 and Lebanese Kataeb, Al-Akhbar, and L'Orient Le Jour of May 21 reported on the student strike and protests at the American University of Beirut following a university decision to increase tuition fees.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=170158&MID=11&PID=2
Lebanon Files and The Lebanese News Agency of May 21 reported on a workshop given at AUB on the general budget with respect to local industry. The papers said that the workshop was organized by the Association of Lebanese Industrialists.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=163757
Beirut Letter of May 21 published an article on the municipal elections in Tripoli in which AUB professor Nader Ghazal is running.
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http://www.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=press&action=Detail&id=11420
Al-Akhbar of May 21 published an article featuring the organic farm of Kamil Akouri in the Bekaa. The paper said that a group of specialists from the Department of Agriculture at the American University of Beirut visited and assessed his farm.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/190567
L'Orient Le Jour of May 21 reported on a Chopin piano concert by Anna Organiszczak at AUB.
L'Orient Le Jour of May 21 reported on a memorial ceremony and exhibit at Agial Gallery to commemorate the late distinguished Lebanese-American artist Helen Khal on May 20. The paper said that the memorial was organized by the American University of Beirut.
Academy Spring 2010 issue published an interview with AUB director of Information and Public Relations Hikmat Beaini on his new strategies to adapt to changes in communication and media.
Al-Balad of May 21 reported on a conference organized by the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business entitled "Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Levant and the GCC" between May 21 and 22.
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http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=105842
All Voices, Now Lebanon, and Al-Liwa' on May 21, and Terra Net, The Daily Star, and As-Safir of May 22 reported that the strike held by students at the American University of Beirut in protest over the raise in tuition fees ended on May 21 after an agreement was reached between students and the university administration.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=517681&ChannelId=4
Terra Net, The Daily Star, and Lebanon Files of May 22 reported on a memorial ceremony held at the American University of Beirut on May 20 that commemorated the late distinguished Lebanese-American artist Helen Khal.
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=517683&ChannelId=1
Al-Akhbar of May 21 and Al-Mustaqbal and Ad-Diyar of May 22 reported on a workshop given at AUB on the general budget with respect to local industry. The papers said that the workshop was organized by the Association of Lebanese Industrialists.
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http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?t=18&n=1&id=MTE5OTgz
Al-Akhbar and Lebanese Kataeb of May 21 and Ad-Diyar and Ahrar News of May 22 reported on the student strike and protests at the American University of Beirut following a university decision to increase tuition fees.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=39730
Dar Al-Hayat, the Federation of Arabic News Agencies, Al-Anwar, Al-Balad, and Lebanese Kataeb of May 21 and As-Safir of May 22 reported on a press conference held at AUB's Assembly Hall to announce the launch and program of the 2010 Baalbek International Festival.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1548&ChannelId=36064&ArticleId=2368&Author=
Ad-Diyar of May 22 published a commentary on the forthcoming elections of the Lebanese Order of Physicians and said that AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff is one of the candidates running for its presidency.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=39795&dt=5/23/2010
An-Nahar of May 22 reported on a workshop given at AUB on the general budget with respect to local industry. The papers said that the workshop was organized by the Association of Lebanese Industrialists.
An-Nahar of May 22 published an article featuring the pervasiveness of smoking among Lebanese youth and possibility of the ratification of a new public smoking ban by Lebanese parliament and said that the American University of Beirut has a no smoking policy on campus which it tries to enforce.
An-Nahar of May 22 reported on a memorial ceremony held at the American University of Beirut to commemorate late distinguished Lebanese-American artist Helen Khal on May 20.
An-Nahar, Al-Liwa', Al-Akhbar, L'Orient Le Jour, and Al-Bayraq of May 22 and Al-Massirah of May 28 reported on a press conference held at AUB to announce the launch of and the program of Baalbek International Festival 2010.
An-Nahar of May 22 published an article on the occasion of the World Day of Museums and said that the archaeological museum at the American University of Beirut is the third oldest museum in the Near East.
An-Nahar of May 22 reported on the annual Toy Tea Party of the AUBMC Women's Auxiliary held under the patronage of former minister Leila El-Solh Hamade, in the gardens of Marquand House, the AUB president's residence.
Al-Mustaqbal of May 22 published a commentary on the recent decision to increase tuition fees at the American University of Beirut, which was delayed for next year.
Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Balad of May 22 reported on the two day conference organized by the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business entitled "Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Levant and the GCC" between May 21 and 22, 2010.
The Daily Star of May 22 reported that the American University of Beirut’s business school won praise this week from the top international accrediting board of Association of Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It quoted John Fernandes, president and CEO of AACSB, as saying, “The business school at the American University of Beirut has been extremely impressive in its growth and the speed at which it brought itself in line with strict international standards."

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=115136#axzz0p4FfQ9mP
Al-Mustaqbal of May 23 reported that the Druze Care Foundation held a fundraising gala dinner, the proceeds of which will go toward scholarship funds at the American University of Beirut.
As-Safir of May 23 reported on the death of the head of the Lebanese Syndicate of Press and Editors, Melhem Karam. The paper included a photo caption of a recent photo of Karam on AUB campus.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=2481&EditionId=1549&ChannelId=36080
Al-Mustaqbal of May 22 and Khiyam of May 23 published an article featuring the pervasiveness of smoking among Lebanese youth and the possibility of the ratification of a new public smoking ban by Lebanese parliament. The papers said that the American University of Beirut has a no smoking policy on campus that it tries to enforce.
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http://www.khiyam.com/pages/articles_details.php?articleID=9106
Al-Akhbar of May 24 reported on a sit-in organized by AUB students during the annual Job Fair 2010 calling for boycotting companies that support Israel.
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http://al-akhbar.com/ar/node/189789
World News Network, The Daily Star, Al-Akhbar, Al-Anwar, Ahrar News, Now Lebanon, and Lebanon Files of May 24 reported that in light of the recent student protests against the raise in tuition fees, the American University of Beirut’s administration office said on May 24 that it was committed to increasing financial aid to needy students. The administration added that it would not repeal its decision to increase fees and noted that only new students would be affected.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=115218#axzz0ozgmAuoc
Now Lebanon of May 24 reported on the new alliance between the Jamaa Islamiyya and Future Movement during the recent municipal elections in Saida. The paper quoted Ahmad Moussalli, a professor of political and Islamic studies at the American University of Beirut, as saying, "Al-Jamaa’s motivations were sectarian as Hariri’s 2005 assassination widened a political divide in the country that found Sunni and Shiite leaders on opposing sides."
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=171148&MID=11&PID=2
Al-Akhbar of May 24 published an article featuring renowned linguist Noam Chomsky and said that he gave two lectures at the American University of Beirut in 2006.
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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/191032
Al-Markazia of May 24 and AME Info of May 25 reported that under the patronage of Industrialists' Association President, Nehmet Frem, the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut will be inaugurating the first high-tech automation lab in the Arab region on May 26, 2010.
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http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=24754
The Daily Star of May 24 and Terra Net of May 25 published a political piece on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the withdrawal of Israel from southern Lebanon. The paper quoted retired Army General and AUB professor of political studies Elias Hanna as saying, "Hizbullah was the main beneficiary [of withdrawal]."
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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=517992&ChannelId=1
L'Orient Le Jour of May 24 reported that the Spanish Embassy in Lebanon, in collaboration with the AUB Department of Architecture and Design and the AUB University Libraries, is holding the exhibition "READY TO READ Book Design from Spain." The paper said that exhibition will run from May 26 until June 2.
An-Nahar of May 25 reported on the end of the student strike at the American University of Beirut, which started over an administrative decision to increase tuition fees. The paper said that the decision has been deferred for one year.
An-Nahar and Al-Liwa' of May 25 and Terra Net and The Daily Star of May 27 reported that under the patronage of Industrialists' Association President Nehmet Frem, the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut is inaugurating the first high-tech automation lab in the Arab region on May 26, 2010.
As-Safir of May 25 announced that the American University of Beirut will host a lecture by Najib Sawirs on "The Role of Economic Legends in National and Regional Politics in the Arab World hosting at Charles Hostler Student Center on June 2 as part of the Beirut Spring Festival 2010. The paper said that the lecture is organized by the Samir Kassir Foundation.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1550&ChannelId=36116&ArticleId=2649&Author=
Lebanese Kataeb of May 25 reported that MP Sami Gemayel received the vice president for the Free Life without Smoking foundation, Rania Baroud, and AUB assistant professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Rima Nakkash, to discuss ways to save the Lebanese people from the hazards of smoking.

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http://www.kataeb.org/ArticleDetails.asp?articleID=33042
Attadamon Newspaper of May 25 published a review of the recently published autobiography of Dr. May Saadeh entited, Manshurfat al-'umr, bayna as-siyasa, wa at-tib, wa ash-shi'r in which she mentions that she is an AUB alumna.

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http://www.attamaddon.com/_NewsSearch.php?iNewsID=13198&cAction=Details
Now Lebanon of May 26 published an article commenting on the recent decision by the French cabinet to ban the dress of niqab and burqa. The paper quoted AUB professor of sociology Sari Hanafi as saying, "The debate over wearing the burqa and niqab in France is indicative of the growing nationalist sentiment there."

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=171414
Tymat of May 26 published an editorial commenting on the possible increase in the Lebanese Value Added Tax from 10 to 12 and 15 percent. The paper quoted a study, conducted by AUB professors Nisreen Salti and Jad Chaaban, which anticipated an increase in the population living below the poverty line should the new tax be instated.
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http://tymat.org/?q=node/2054
Al-Liwa' and Al-Markazia of May 26 and As-Safir and Al-Liwa' of May 27 published an article commenting on the forthcoming elections at the Lebanese Order of Physicians. They said that AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff is running for the position of president and is still touring hospitals and medical centers in Lebanon to promote his campaign agenda.

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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=181520
Now Lebanon, Lebanon Files, and Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Liwa' of May 27 and Lebanon Files, Voix du Liban Online, Al-Haraka, and Al-Mustaqbal of May 28 reported that former Prime Minister Fuad Siniora arrived in Kuwait on May 26 where he attended a dinner ceremony held by American University of Beirut alumni.

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=171830
The Daily Star and Lebanon Files of May 27 reported that the American University of Beirut held a student poster exhibit on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day on May 21, highlighting ways that can preserve biodiversity while finding solutions to common problems.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=115299#axzz0pIlo4aWY
The Daily Star and Al-Balad of May 27 reported that the Spanish Ambassador to Lebanon, Juan Carlos Gafo, attended the “Ready to Read: Book Design from Spain” exhibit on May 26 at AUB’s Jafet Library.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=115254#axzz0pJA4xaqw
Al-Haraka, Ad-Diyar, and Al-Markazia of May 27 and An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, and Ad-Diyar of May 28 reported that Argentinean musician and pianist, Raul Di Blasio performed for pediatric patients at the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon/St. Jude at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.alharaka.org/ar/details.aspx?id=23783
Nahar Net of May 28 reported that the American University of Beirut partly met the request of its University Student Faculty Committee by applying a new tuition policy of 15 credit hours that will only take effect with the new undergraduate class of fall 2011.
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http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/newsdesk.nsf/Lebanon/4570D8A3CDA4D3A2C225773100348E54?OpenDocument
Ash-Shiraa of May 28 published a profile of Bilal Hamad, the newly elected head of the Beirut municipal council. It said that Hamad is a professor at the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.alshiraa.com/details.php?id=4087
Ad-Diyar of May 28 reported on the forthcoming elections at the Lebanese Order of Physicians and said that AUBMC Dr. Ghassan Skaff, who is running for its pesidency, is touring hospitals and medical centers in Lebanon to promote his campaign agenda.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=40358&dt=5/29/2010
Al-Anwar of May 28 reported that the American University of Beirut held a student poster exhibit on the occasion of the International Biodiversity Day on May 21, highlighting ways that can preserve biodiversity while finding solutions to common problems. The paper said that the poster exhibit is dubbed IBDAA [Arabic for innovation and an acronym for International Biodiversity Day at AUB].
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=85392
Al-Balad of May 28 reported that Argentinean musician and pianist Raul Di Blasio visited and performed for pediatric patients at the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon/St. Jude at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=106539
Ad-Diyar of May 29 reported on the two-day conference organized by the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business entitled, "Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Levant and the GCC."
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=40511&dt=5/30/2010
Beirut Letter of May 29 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.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=culture&action=Detail&id=1596
Al-Mustaqbal of May 29 reported on the effects of global warming on Lebanon’s climate in which it mentioned the infestation of the insect thaumetopoea wilkinsoni of Lebanese pine trees and a subsequent study conducted by the American University of Beirut on the matter.

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http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?id=MTIxNTMz&t=7
Ad-Diyar of May 29 published an article commenting on the forthcoming elections of the Lebanese Syndicate of Physicians and said that Dr. Sami Rayshoony, who is running for its presidency recently, met with physicians from the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=40508&dt=5/30/2010
Attamadon of May 29 published an article featuring the Lebanese village of Amyoon in light of the municipal elections in the region. The paper said that among those who headed its municipal council was Dr. Fuad Taleb in 1920. The paper said that Taleb is an AUB alumnus.
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http://www.attamaddon.com/_NewsSearch.php?iNewsID=13230&cAction=Details
Ad-Diyar of May 29 reported on a recent meeting held at the American University of Beirut to discuss ways to create an information village in Lebanon similar to Silicon Valley in the United States.
14 March of May 30 published an article commenting of the pervasiveness of smoking in Lebanon on the occasion of the World Anti-Smoking Day which falls on May 31. The paper said that quoted AUBMC professor of pulmonary diseases Nadim Kanj as saying that 60 percent of Lebanese are smokers or second hand smokers.
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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjIxOTc3
Lebanon Files of May 31 reported on a seminar entitled, "Health In(equity) in Arab Countries", organized by AUB's Center for Research and Population Health.
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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=166036
Dar Al-Hayat and Al-Anwar of May 28, Day Press, Beirut Letter, An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Akhbar, Syria Nobles News, and The Daily Star of May 29, and As-Safir of May 31 reported that the American University of Beirut announced the names of three recipients of honorary doctorates. Palestinian professor Walid Khalidi, journalist Eric Rouleau, and Syrian actor Duraid Lahham will be presented their honorary doctorates of humane letters at a ceremony at AUB on June 26.
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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1554&articleId=3133&ChannelId=36210
An-Nahar of May 31 published an article by Dr. Ghazi Zaatari, chairperson of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center and chair of the WHO Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation, about raising awareness on the dangers of tobacco smoking.
As-Safir of May 31 and Terra Net of June 2 published an article commenting on possible reasons behind the delay in the Lebanese parliament's ratification of a law banning public smoking in the country. The paper said that on the occasion of the World No Smoking Day, the AUB Tobacco Control Research Group in collaboration with Free Life without Smoking and IndyAct are circulating a petition to send to parliament to try to sign the law.
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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1555&WeeklyArticleId=68461&ChannelId=9021&Author=%D8%AD-%D9%85
Al-Anwar of May 31 reported that the American University of Beirut's Center for Nature Conservation and Sustainable Futures, IBSAR, held a student poster exhibit on the occasion of the International Biodiversity Day on May 21, highlighting ways that can both preserve biodiversity while finding solutions to common problems. The paper said that the poster exhibit is dubbed IBDAA [Arabic for innovation and an acronym for International Biodiversity Day at AUB].
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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=10&articleID=85604
All Voices, Scottrade, Pharmacy Choice, Ad-Diyar of May 31 and An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, AME Info, The Daily Star, and Beirut Letter of June 1 reported that the American University of Beirut inaugurated the first high-tech automation lab in the Arab world. The paper said that this new OMRON Industrial Automation Lab, which is located at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FEA) at the American University of Beirut, was made possible through a joined sponsorship by FEA, OMRON, and METACS.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=115425#axzz0pgbM8EfQ