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February 2011
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The Daily Star, Al-Mustaqbal, and As-Safir of February 1 reported that the results of a study conducted by research teams at the American University of Beirut and Saint Joseph University entitled, “Beirut Air Quality Index” were announced. The study presented data gathered from across the capital during a two-year period measuring the excess in air pollution in the city.
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Al-Liwa’ of February 1 reported that the Zaki Nassif Program in Music at the American University of Beirut is receiving applications for its annual music competition, From Each School a Choir.
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Lebanon Files of February 2 and Al-Liwa’, Al-Anwar, Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Bayraq of February 3 reported that the World Health Organization named AUB's Department of Health Promotion and Community Health as its third collaborating center in Lebanon.
Full article available at:
http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=215037
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The Daily Star of February 2 published a political piece commenting on the recent uprising in Egypt. It quoted an AUB student named Tarek as saying, “The Egyptian people are unanimously in agreement, but in Lebanon the Cedar Revolution’s components immediately fell apart.”
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The Daily Star of February 2 reported that the Lebanese economy has not yet been affected by the recent events in Egypt. AUB professor of economics Marcus Marktanner said, “I think [the Egyptian trade freeze] is a short-term issue and not major … it’ll become an issue if Egypt becomes a failed state or something similar.”
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The Daily Star of February 3 published a political piece arguing that Lebanon would violate international law and could face U.N. sanctions if Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati’s government withdrew from agreements with the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). Sari Hanafi, professor of transitional justice at the American University of Beirut, said, “Any Cabinet led by Mikati would seek to end Lebanon’s collaboration with the STL.”
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As-Safir of February 4 reported that the World Health Organization has named AUB's Department of Health Promotion and Community Health as its third collaborating center in Lebanon.
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As-Safir of February 4 announced the death of Shadi Murad who was a member of the Volleyball team at the American University of Beirut.
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Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Baraq of February 4 and An-Nahar of February 5 reported that AUB professors Tarif Khalidi and John Meloy were among a team of four editors who were awarded the World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran for publishing a volume containing scholarly papers on Al-Jahiz. The title of the book is Al Jahiz: A Muslim Humanist for Our Time.
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Al-Mustaqbal of February 4 reported that Hamdan Unit for Sound at the American University of Beirut Medical Center is using a new technique to treat patients with paralysis in the vocal cords.
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Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa’, and L’Orient Le Jour of February 4 reported that the Zaki Nassif Program in Music at the American University of Beirut is receiving applications for its annual music competition, From Each School a Choir.
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Ad-Diyar and Al-Mustaqbal of February 5 and An-Nahar of February 6 reported that the American University of Beirut participated in the university fair held by Jam’iyyat Al-Mabarrat Al-Khayriyya.
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Al-Afkar of February 7 reported that Dr. Fuad Ziyadeh, AUB professor of medicine and biochemistry, recently became the third AUB professor to be elected member of the Lebanese Academy of Sciences, after his research on diabetic kidney disease grabbed the attention of the prestigious academy's founding members.
Full article available at:
http://www.alafkar.net/details.php?type=art&id=114
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Al-Anwar of February 8 reported that AUBMC Dr. Ibrahim Salti participated in a medical conference organized by Sahel hospital to commemorate 15 years of the death of Dr. Fakhry Alameh.
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Al-Anwar, Ad-Diyar, L’Orient Le Jour, and Al-Mustaqbal of February 8 reported on the memorial service held in honor of Abdallah Lahoud who passed away in a recent plane crash in the Sulaimanieh region of Kurdistan in Iraq. Lahoud received his higher education at the American University of Beirut.
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An-Nahar of February 10 carried the announcement by the American University of Beirut’s Department of Chemistry that the team who won the “Organic Competition” was composed of Ziad Al-Adas and Tarek Barbar.
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Al-Liwa’, Al-Akhbar, and As-Safir of February 12 reported that the American University of Beirut will be holding a rugby competition that starts on February 13.
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The Daily Star, As-Safir, and An-Nahar of February 12 reported on the news conference by Zohair Berro, the head of the Consumer’s Lebanon. He said that in late November, his group gathered 23 samples of fruits and vegetables from markets in Beirut and its suburbs in line with adopted scientific standards. Only one out of the 23 samples was found to contain excessive traces of pesticides. The association analyzed water samples, taken from eight wells used for irrigation, in cooperation with labs from the American University of Beirut.
Full article available at:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=124812#axzz1Do5AcaxG
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L’Orient le Jour of February 13 and As-Safir of February 17 reported that the American University of Beirut is hosting a piano recital 17 by Uruguayan pianist Polly Ferman on February. The recital is organized by Instituto Cervantes and the Uruguayan embassy in Lebanon.
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Al-Anwar of February 17 reported that AUB's Jafet Library opened its doors 24 hours a day, every day of the week during the reading and exam period.
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Al-Anwar, Ad-Diyar, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa’, and An-Nahar of February 17 reported on the ninth round of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship in which the American University of Beirut participated.
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As-Safir of February 17 and Ad-Diyar of February 18 reported that the team Phoenician Beirut won the recent American University of Beirut rugby competition.
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Al-Akhbar of February 18 reported that the University Sports Department is organizing a special rugby match between the Palestine Rugby League Team and AUB Rugby League Team on February 18 under the slogan "Dignity for All" as part of defining the role of UNRWA.
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As-Safir of February 19 reported on the special rugby match between the Palestine Rugby League Team and the AUB Rugby League Team held under the slogan "Dignity for All” as part of defining the role of UNRWA. The match was organized by the University Sports Department on February 18.
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Al-Akhbar of February 19 reported that the Health and Work Group at the American University of Beirut held an event in solidarity with the revolutions in Egypt and in Tunis.
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L’Orient Le Jour and An-Nahar of February 19 reported on a piano recital held at AUB on February 17 by Uruguayan pianist Polly Ferman and organized by Instituto Cervantes and the Uruguayan Embassy in Lebanon.
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The Daily Star of February 19 reported that AUB alumna Leila Fawaz was elected director of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers for 2011-12. She is the “first Lebanese academic to be given such an honor. She beat leading Boston lawyer Robert Shapiro to the post.”
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The Daily Star of February 19 published a political editorial by Rami Khouri, the director of the AUB Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, entitled, “Egypt’s Likely Impact on the Middle East.”
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Al-Mustaqbal of February 20 reported that AUB initiative Bisharaf for academic integrity among youth inaugurated its first workshop in which 70 students participated.
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Al-Mustaqbal of February 20 reported that the Women’s League of the American University of Beirut visited the Beirut Arab University as part of its tours to various universities in Lebanon.
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As-Safir of February 21 reported that the American University of Beirut held its first annual day for medical and biological research.
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The Daily Star of February 21 reported on the struggle students in Lebanon face when paying university tuition fees. AUB Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Salim Kanaan said, “Financial aid [at AUB] is need-based aid, looking into the total income and expenses of the family.”
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Al-Anwar of February 22 reported that Al-Bustan Festival 2011 will start as of that day, adding that its program includes events scheduled to take place at the American University of Beirut.
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Al-Anwar, Al-Bayraq, As-Safir, and L’Orient Le Jour of February 23 reported on the inauguration of the Samir Zaabri science lecture hall at the Biology Department building at the American University of Beirut.
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As-Safir of February 24 published an article on two-year-old Basma Zamzam who has a congenital heart disorder threatening her life. She was diagnosed with the disorder at the American University of Beirut Medical Center where she is receiving treatment.
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Al-Liwa’ of February 24 reported on the inauguration of the Samir Zaabri science lecture hall at the Biology Department building at the American University of Beirut.
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As-Safir of February 25 published an interview with AUB professor of political studies Hilal Khashan on the recent political changes taking place in the Arab world.
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Al-Anwar, Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Bayraq of February 26 and Al-Liwa’ of February 28 reported on a lecture given at the American University of Beirut on the relation between images and conflict. The lecture was attended by the Spanish Ambassador to Lebanon Juan Carlos Gafo.
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Al-Anwar, Al-Bayraq, and Al-Mustaqbal of February 26 carried the announcement by the American University of Beirut that its plan to transition to digital program has been successful, namely at the academic level.
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As-Safir of February 26 reported on the recent activity of a student club at the American University of Beirut called the Human Rights Club.
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Al-Mustaqbal and The Daily Star of February 26 reported on the third AUB Olayan School of Business-Coca-Cola marketing seminar entitled, “Business Partnerships for Development: The Case of the National Beverage Company (NBC) in the West Bank and Gaza.”
- The Daily Star, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Anwar of February 28 reported that two people died recently after being dragged to the sea by an enormous wave on Beirut’s seafront. One of the wounded was rushed to the American University of Beirut Medical Center for treatment but later passed away.
Full article available at:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=125391#axzz1FHRTeW3U
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The Daily Star of February 28 reported that Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir, adding that the election of a new patriarch will take place “very soon.” AUB professor of political studies Hilal Khashan said, “Despite the involvement of Lebanese religious leaders in politics, they lack the means to alter the current political balance of power on the ground.”
Full article available at:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=125381#axzz1FHRTeW3U
- The Daily Star of February 28 published an article on Lebanese actor, playwright, and musician Rabih Mroue and said he will deliver “Theater with Dirty Feet” at AUB on March 1.
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