Check Archive

April 2009

• An-Nahar and www.tayyar.org of April 1 reported that Nicolas Khoury, Vice President of AUB's Board of Trustees, attended the launch of the "Lebanese Scientific Academy" which took place in New York City at the Princeton Club. The papers said that the academy was started by a group of Lebanese American scientists.

• An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa', As-Safir, Al-Bayraq, The Daily Star, and Al-Anwar of April 1 and Dar Al-Hayat (Britain) of April 3 carried the announcements by AUB, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Lebanese Ambassadors' League announcing the death of HE Nadim Dimechkieh, one of Lebanon's first diplomats, an active AUB alumnus, regular donor, and a former member of the AUB Board of Trustees, on March 31. He had succumbed to pneumonia.

• Al-Mustaqbal of April 1 announced that the Hariri/Lycee Abdelqader School will inaugurate its new center for information and orientation. The paper said that representatives from universities in Lebanon including AUB will attend the event.

• As-Safir of April 1, and Al-Mustaqbal and As-Safir of April 2 reported that AUB participated in the 29th Arab Conference for University Admission and Orientation hosted by the University of Balamand under the auspices of Lebanese minister of education HE Bahia Hariri at Le Meridien Commodore Hotel, Beirut.

• Al-Akhbar of April 1 reported on the round table discussion organized by 20 stakeholders of local companies to find possible solutions regarding hiring individuals with disabilities in Lebanon. The paper said that representing AUB was Rami Abi Sleiman.

• The Daily Star of April 1 published an article featuring an AUB student musical band called "Mashroo' Leila."

• Al-Mustaqbal, Ad-Diyar, Al-Bayraq, L'Orient Le Jour , Al-Anwar , Ash-Sharq, As-Safir, and Ar-Rai (Kuwait) of April 2 reported on the conference organized by the MIT Forum of the Pan Arab Region in collaboration with AUB's Olayan School of Business and the World Trade Organization entitled "The Development of the Private Initiative: Direction and Prospects in the Arab World."

• Al-Liwa' and Ad-Diyar of April 2 reported on the awareness campaign organized by the AUB Lebanese Red Cross Club to counter speed and drunk driving among youth in Lebanon. The papers said that the campaign was a day-long event and took place in front of AUB's West Hall.

• Ad-Diyar of April 2 reported that the AUB rugby team lost to that of the University of Saint Joseph during the 14th round of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship.

• Al-Balad and Al-Akhbar of April 2 announced that the AUB Center for American Studies and Research will be hosting US Senator John Sununu giving a lecture entitled "How American Citizens Engage in the Political Process: Examples from Middle Eastern Policy Formulation and the Global Economic Crisis" on Friday April 3.

• As-Safir of April 2 reported on the panel discussion held at AUB on March 26 debating "The Cedar Island." The papers said that on January 23, 2009, the developer Noor International Holding applied for a legal license at the office of the investment development authority of Lebanon (IDAL) to build luxurious residential, commercial, and tourist projects, named "The Cedar Island". This is described as an artificial 3.3 square km island planned in front of the Lebanese coast. The paper said that a group of professors at AUB think that this project is an environmental and urban disaster.

• An-Nahar of April 2 reported on a lecture given by Germany's Ambassador to Lebanon HE Brigitta April at the "Lawyer's House" on the way her country deals with certain events. The paper said that the ambassador is an AUB graduate.

• An-Nahar of April 3 published the resolutions reached at the 29th Arab Conference for University Admission and Orientation hosted by the University of Balamand under the auspices of Lebanese minister of education HE Bahia Hariri held at Le Meridien Commodore Hotel, Beirut. The paper said that the American University of Beirut participated in the conference.

• L'Orient-Le Jour of April 3 reported on the organ recital held at Assembly Hall by Polish organist and pianist Andrzej Bialko. The paper said that the concert was organized by the Embassy of Poland in Lebanon, in collaboration with AUB's Office of Information and Public Relations.

• The Daily Star of April 4 announced that the AUB Alumni Association is holding on Wednesday April 8 a memorial ceremony in honor of the late Fawzi Maalouf at the association's headquarters to mark 40 days on his passing.

• Al-Mustaqbal and As-Safir of April 4 reported that the The Standing Committee on Medical Education at AUBMC held a lecture to promote awareness of autism.

• Al-Mustaqbal of April 4 announced that the Rugby team of AUB maintained its 4th place rank during the 14th round of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship.

• As-Safir of April 4 published a tribute to HE Nadim Dimechkieh, one of Lebanon's first diplomats, an active AUB alumnus, regular donor, and a former member of the AUB Board of Trustees, who passed away on March 31 succumbing to pneumonia.

• As-Safir of April 4 carried the announcement by AUB that its Bashar and Nadine Khayat Communication and Psychology Lab will be inaugurated on Monday April 6 at 4:00 pm in Nicely Hall room 207.

• Al-Akhbar of April 4 reported on the University fair held at the Burj Al-Barajneh Palestinian refugee camp to introduce its youth to prospects of applying to various Lebanese universities. The paper said that AUB participated in this fair.

• AFP (Other), 14 March, Weyak (UAE), and The Jordan Times (Jordan) of April 8 published a political editorial analyzing the forthcoming Lebanese parliamentary elections. The papers included a quotation by AUB professor of political studies Fawaz Traboulsi as saying that "These elections represent a football match. Most of the MPs have been assigned their posts and the only surprise will come as concerns 10 to 15 per cent of the candidacies."

• An-Nahar of April 16 announced that AUB alumnus (MD 2002) Ali Mahdi has been chosen to be a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha foundation, which is considered one of the most prestigious medical organizations in North America.

• Al-Mustaqbal of April 16 reported on a lecture given by AUBMC oncologist Naji Saghir on breast cancer in Lebanon and the Arab world. The paper said that the lecture took place at the Government Hospital of Tyre.

• Al-Akhbar of April 16 reported on the jazz concert by J-Electric at Assembly Hall. The paper said that the concert was organized by the AUB Music Club and Red Street Production.

• Al-Akhbar of April 16 carried an announcement by AUB that Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora is giving a talk at AUB on Lebanon's response to the latest global economic crisis.

• L'Orient-Le Jour of April 16 reported on the forthcoming Beirut International Tango Festival, due to take place at AUB from April 23 until April 26 and is organized by the University's Continuing Education Center.

• The Daily Star and www.cyberia.com of April 16 published a political editorial on the recent arrest of Hizbullah member Sami Shehab in Egypt and quoted AUB professor and chair of the department of political studies and public administration Hilal Khashan as saying "We all know that Hizbullah is Iran's long term in Egypt and the Arab world."

• The Daily Star of April 16 published a political editorial discussing the forthcoming Lebanese elections and quoted AUB professor of political studies Fawaz Traboulsi as saying "These elections represent a soccer game."

• An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa', As-Safir, Al-Bayraq, The Daily Star, Al-Anwar, Ash-Sharq, and www.cyberia.com of April 17 reported on a talk given by Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on Lebanon's response to the latest global economic crisis. The paper said that the talk was hosted by Bloomberg TV channel and the AUB Olayan School of Business.

• Al-Liwa' of April 17 and An-Nahar of April 18 carried the announcement by AUB and the Medical Chapter of the AUB Alumni Association that they are holding the 42nd Middle East Medical Assembly from April 23-26, 2009 in joint sponsorship with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

• As-Safir of April 17 carried the announcement by AUB that the inauguration of the AUBMC Naef Bassile Cancer Center will take place on Friday April 24 at 4:00 pm.

• Al-Mustaqbal and 14 March of April 18 published a tribute and biography of former AUB professor of economics and alumnus Basil Fuleihan who died as a result of injuries sustained in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister and MP Rafic Hariri.

• As-Safir of April 18 reported on an anthropological study conducted by AUB professor Christine Scheid on the birthday celebrations in Lebanon by the upper class of the Lebanese society.

• As-Safir of April 18 carried the announcement by AUBMC's LeMSIC and SCORA that are holding a Research Day at Issam Fares Hall.

• The Daily Star of April 18 published a story featuring Lara Dabaghi, an AUB graduate student in public health, who is working in AIDS awareness and relief programs in Lebanon.

• Al-Mustaqbal of April 19 reported on the research day held at the American University of Beirut Medical Center and organized by the student medical association LeMSIC and SCORA.

• An-Nahar and Al-Liwa' of April 21 announced that the Naef K. Basile Institute dedication ceremony will be held on Friday April 24 with remarks by President Peter Dorman, VP Nadim Cortas, Dr. Fady Geara, and Theresa Basile.

• An-Nahar and Al-Akhbar of April 21 reported that the AUB Makassed Club is holding the 24th annual book fair entitled "Once Upon Gaza" from April 21-28, and that the exhibit is being held under the auspices of Lebanese Minister of Education HE Bahia Hariri.

• The Daily Star of April 21 reported on the forthcoming Beirut International Tango Festival which will take place at the American University of Beirut from April 23 until April 26 and is organized by the University's Continuing Education Center.

• An-Nahar of April 23 reported on a lecture given by AUBMC oncologist Dr. Naji Saghir to spread awareness on breast cancer in Lebanon and the Arab world. The paper said that Dr. Saghir's talk was organized by Lebanon office of international pharmaceutical Roche.

• Al-Akhbar of April 23 reported on a talk given by Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on Lebanon's response to the latest global economic crisis. The paper said that the talk was hosted by Bloomberg TV channel and the AUB Olayan School of Business.

• Al-Anwar of April 23 reported on the 24th book fair of the AUB Makassed Club entitled "Once Upon Gaza" from April 21-28. The paper said that the exhibit was held under the auspices and inaugurated by the Lebanese Minister of Education HE Bahia Hariri.

• The Daily Star of April 23 reported that the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Mexico, the Mexican Embassy in Lebanon, Ambassador Jorge Alvarez Fuentes, and Cultural Attaché Antonio Lopezríos, in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and Design at the American University of Beirut, are inviting world renowned Spanish architect Miquel Adrià to give a lecture on Contemporary Mexican Architecture on Friday April 24, 2009 at 6:00 pm at the Architecture Lecture Hall (ALH), Dar Al-Handassah Building, Department of Architecture and Design, AUB.

• The Daily Star of April 23 reported that the American University of Beirut Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, the Student Representative Council, and the Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service are holding the AUB Volunteering Day 2009 on Thursday April 23 and Friday April 24 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in front of West Hall.

• An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, As-Safir, Al-Bayraq, and Al-Anwar of April 24 carried the announcement by AUB President Peter Dorman that Professor Ahmad Dallal has been appointed the university Provost. The papers said that Dallal will join AUB from Georgetown University, where he has been chairman of the Arabic and Islamic Studies Department since 2003. The papers also said that he previously held teaching positions in the Department of History at Stanford University, in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Yale University, and Arabic Language and Culture at Smith College. He received his PhD in Islamic Studies in 1990 from Columbia University and his BE from AUB's Department of Mechanical Engineering in 1980.

• An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Liwa' of April 24 reported on the International Conference on Higher Education organized by MUBS University at Le Meridien Commodore Hotel. The papers said that AUB professor Nuhad Dagher moderated a session on technology and learning.

• Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Liwa' of April 24 carried the announcement of the Lebanese Council for Rugby League naming the new members of the national team below 26 years of age. The paper said that AUB's rugby team is scheduled to compete against the Lebanese American University team during the next round of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship.

• As-Safir of April 24 reported on a journalism workshop organized by AUB's Journalism Training Program and given by its director Magda Abu Fadil.

• Al-Akhbar of April 24 reported that the Armenian Cultural Club at AUB commemorated the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by setting up an exhibit in front of West Hall.

• Al-Akhbar of April 24 announced that several student clubs at AUB will be holding a conference on the topic of Gaza and the plights of its people.

• The Daily Star of April 24 published a review of former Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Elie A. Salem's biography entitled My American Bride.

• The Daily Star of April 24 reported on a tree auction organized by the AUB's  Center for Nature Conservation and Sustainable Futures IBSAR on April 22 in front of Gruen eatery in Clemenceau Street. The paper said that proceeds will benefit the AUB native tree planting program.

• An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, As-Safir, Al-Bayraq, Al-Balad, and Al-Anwar of April 25 reported AUB and the Medical Chapter of the AUB Alumni Association, in joint sponsorship with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, held the 42nd Middle East Medical Assembly April 23-26. The papers said that during the opening ceremony of the Assembly, which took place at Assembly Hall on April 23, ministers Khaled Qabbani and Mohammed Jawad Khalifeh represented Lebanese President Michel Sleiman and PM Fuad Siniora respectively; while MP Michel Musa represented Speaker Nabih Berri.

• The Daily Star and www.cyberia.com of April 25 published a political editorial analyzing the forthcoming parliamentary election battles in Sidon. The papers quoted AUB professor and chair of political studies and public administration Hilal Khashan as saying "Even if Fuad Siniora wins the elections he will not be the next prime minister."

• Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Bayraq of April 27 and An-Nahar of April 28 reported on the conference held at La Sagesse University on "The Challenges of the University in the New Millenium." The paper said that Dr. Joseph Ghafari from AUBMC participated in the conference.

• Al-Mustaqbal of April 27 reported on the last day of the International Conference on Higher Education organized by MUBS University at Le Meridien Commodore Hotel. The paper said that AUB professor Nuhad Dagher moderated a session on technology and learning.

• Al-Akhbar of April 27 published an investigation piece on whether or not university students buy and read newspapers and included a quotation by AUB student named Rony who said that four 500 lira newspapers could be enough to pay for his taxi ride.

• The Daily Star of April 27 published a story on the new land construction project, the Cedar Island, that is being considered for implementation in Lebanon. The paper said that a group of professors from AUB protested against the project and included a quotation by AUB professor Jad Chaaban as describing it as "an urban, economic, and environmental disaster."

• The Daily Star of April 27 ran a photo caption of an AUB/Druze Foundation for Social Welfare gala dinner held at BIEL.

• An-Nahar of April 28 carried the announcement by AUB that the lecture scheduled for April 29 on the Echmoun temple has been cancelled.

• Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa', and Al-Anwar of April 28 and As-Safir of April 29 reported on the ceremony held by AUBMC on April 24 to dedicate the Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, describing it as a state-of-the-art adult cancer facility that provides comprehensive cancer treatment and research.

• Al-Akhbar of April 28 reported on a lecture given by Al-Jazeera correspondent in Gaza Ghassan bin Jeddo and Nazih Al Ahdab of Al Qudus TV entitled "What I Saw in Gaza." The paper said that the lecture, held on April 27, was organized by the AUB Makassed Club and included a live web conference with students from Gaza.

• Al-Anwar, Ash-Sharq, L'Orient Le Jour, Ad-Diyar, and As-Safir of April 28 reported that the Lebanese minister of communications Jubran Basile announced the end of the study to incorporate Fiber Optics technology in communications of homes in Hamra region including AUB, and Ashrafieh.

• Al-Mustaqbal of April 29 announced that, under the auspices of the Lebanese Minister of Culture Tammam Salam and under the banner of Beirut World Capital of the Book 2009, Nour - Arab Women Foundation, is launching its third publication on Tuesday May 5 at the Issam Fares Hall at AUB.

• Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Bayraq of April 29 reported that the AUB Rugby team lost against the Lebanese American University during the 16th round of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship.

• As-Safir of April 29 published an article featuring the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Philanthropic Acts Foundation in which graduates from international universities and the American University of Beirut work.

• As-Safir of April 29 carried the announcement by AUB that its department of architecture and design is inviting Helmi el-Touni, an Egyptian artist, illustrator and graphic designer, to lecture on his work on Monday May 4, 2009 at 6:30 pm. The paper said that the talk will be followed by an exhibition of a selection of his work.

• As-Safir of April 29 published a profile of late Lebanese composer Zaki Nassif who studied music at AUB.

• Al-Akhbar of April 29 reported on the lecture held at AUB by Spanish architect Miguel Adrea on architecture in Mexico. The paper said that the lecture, which took place on April 23 was organized by the AUB Department of Architecture and Design and that an exhibit of his work was held after the talk and continued until April 29.

• Al-Anwar of April 29 and Al-Mustaqbal of April 30 reported that a celebration by the Worldwide Alumni Association of the American University of Beirut (WAAAUB) to honor the medical graduates of 1959 took place on the afternoon of Wednesday April 22.

• The Daily Star of April 29 reported on the lecture on April 27 by Stefan Schurig, Director Climate Energy, World Future Council, entitled: "Renewable Energy Policies: What can the Middle East Learn from the European Experience?" The paper said that the lecture was organized by AUB's Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs.

• An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Anwar of April 30 carried the announcement by the American University of Beirut that the inaugural celebration for Peter F. Dorman, the 15th president of the University, will take place May 3-4, 2009. The paper said that a ceremony on May 4 marking the formal installation of the president will be the culmination of the two days of festivities, and that the theme of the celebration will be "Toward an Abundant Life," and events will continue throughout the entire month of May, which has been declared Inauguration Month at the University.

• Al-Mustaqbal of April 30 reported that AUB's Athletics Department is holding a Sports Festival to be held between May 5 and 12 2009, for the occasion of Inauguration of Dr. Peter Dorman the Fifteenth President of the American University of Beirut. The paper said that the festival will include sports tournaments between Lebanese universities.

• Al-Mustaqbal of April 30 reported that the American University of Science and Technology will be holding a university sports tournament on its courts and at AUB.

• Al-Liwa' and Al-Bayraq of April 30 announced that the sports facilities of the AUB Charles Hostler Center will be available for exploration on Thursday starting 12 noon.

• Al-Anwar of April 30 reported that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol presented a check of $2.2 million to AUB President Peter Dorman, as part of an annual contribution toward scholarships for deserving students.

• The Daily Star of April 30 published a political editorial analyzing the recent release of the four Lebanese generals who were imprisoned for four years as suspects in the assassination of Lebanese PM Rafic Hariri in 2005. The paper quoted AUB professor and chair of political studies Hilal Khashan as saying "the Hizbullah-led opposition will have majority in the parliament."