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January 2010 Check Archive

As-Safir of January 4 reported that the American University of Beirut laboratories are among three labs where water samples from the Jaleel Camp reservoir were sent for testing due to doubts that it caused an outbreak of Typhoid and poisoning among residents of the camp.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1428&ChannelId=33107&ArticleId=110&Author=
TerraNet and The Daily Star of January 5 published an article on Lebanon’s inaction in 2009 when it comes to climate change and said that through political delay and disagreement on national environmental legislation, 2009 saw Lebanon weaken its already frail negotiating position it took to Copenhagen. The papers quoted Nadim Farajalla, associate professor of water resources at the American University of Beirut as saying, “Arab countries are so divided and there is not one [single] position that could be taken. The Gulf countries had their own agenda and they pursued it.”

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=110090
http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=495573&ChannelId=19
L’Orient Le Jour of January 5 reported that the Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation donated through the AUB Women’s League a scholarship fund to assist AUB students with special needs.
Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Liwa’ of January 5 reported on the screening of Gaza Hospital, a film by Marco Pasquini at the American University of Beirut’s Bathish Auditorium. The papers said that the screening, organized by Umam Documentation and Research, was followed by a discussion with the film director.
Now Lebanon of January 5 published an article featuring the Iranian community residing in Lebanon and gave the example of Mohammed Ataie, an Iranian student at the American University in Beirut.

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=136475
Al-Anwar of January 5 published an article commenting on Issam Fares’s recent decision to quit Lebanese politics. The paper said that he is the founder of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=69934
SSNP of January 6 published an old interview with late Dr. Anis Sayegh, a writer, editor, founder of the idea of a Palestinian encyclopedia, and founder of the Palestine Research Center, and lifetime staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause who died in Amman at the age of 78. The paper said that Sayegh has a BA in political studies and history from the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.ssnp.info/index.php?article=50313
Nahar As-Shabab of January 7 reported on the new members of the Lebanese shadow youth government, which included two AUB students.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=nahar_ashabab&type=hukumat&day=Wed
Lebanese Kataeb of January 7 reported on a recent visit by Lebanese PM Saad Hariri to Jordan where he met with Jordanian King Abdullah. The paper said that there are 750 Jordanian students studying at universities in Lebanon, including the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.kataeb.org/breakDetails.asp?newsid=40285
Al-Anwar of January 7 reported on the recent art exhibit of Augit El-Khoury at the Janine Rubeiz Gallery. The paper said that El-Khoury is an AUB alumna.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=10&articleID=70052
Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Markazia Newspaper of January 7 reported that AUB Vice President James Radulski visited the Lebanese Minister of Labor Butrus Harb.

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http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=387017
Al-Anwar, Al-Liwa’, and Elnashra of January 8 and Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Bayraq of January 9 reported that the Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Ali bin Saeed Awad Asseiri met with a delegation from the alumni association of the American University of Beirut ahead of its trip to Saudi Arabia to meet with Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Khoja to invite him to the University on the occasion of selecting him as the Man of the Year 2009. Full article available at: http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=70253

As-Safir of January 9 reported on the ceremony held in honor of late Lebanese musician Toufic El-Basha organized by the Arab Congregation of Musicians and the Safadi Foundation. The paper said that El-Basha taught at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1432&ChannelId=33203&ArticleId=572&Author=

Elnashra of January 10 published an article discussing the effectiveness of trying to enforce a smoking ban in public spaces in Lebanon. The paper quoted a study conducted by the American University of Beirut’s Faculty of Health Sciences, and quoted AUB professor Rima Nakkash as saying, “The solution to prevent harms of smoking is by enforcing smoking bans in public spaces such as schools, universities, and work spaces.”

Full article available at:

http://www.elnashra.com/news-1-392703.html

Khiyam of January 8, As-Safir of January 9, and Lebanon Files of January 11 reported that the American University of Beirut Medical Center and Amel Foundation renewed their collaboration agreement whereby AUBMC would offer medical and preventive medicine care and services to patients at the Foundation’s clinics. The papers said that AUB Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Mohamed Sayegh signed the agreement on behalf of AUBMC.

Full article available at:

http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=137059

TerraNet of January 11 reported on Lebanon’s unseasonably warm winter and subsequent lack of a skiing season. The paper quoted AUB professor of land and water resources Nadim Farajallah as saying, “The short winter season could also negatively impact agriculture this summer as groundwater levels are dropping, making irrigation difficult.”

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=496301&ChannelId=26

The Daily Star of January 11 reported that Saudi Ambassador Ali bin Saeed Awad Asseiri met a delegation from the Alumni Association of the American University of Beirut, ahead of their visit to the kingdom to invite Minister of Culture and Information Abdul-Aziz Khoja to a ceremony honoring him as Personality of the Year 2009.

Full article available at:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=110560

Now Lebanon of January 11 published a review of Gaza Hospital, a film by Marco Pasquini and quoted him after the screening of the movie at the American University of Beirut’s Bathish Auditorium. The paper said that the screening was organized by Umam Documentation and Research.

Full article available at:

http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=137662&MID=123&PID=2

The Daily Star of January 11, and TerraNet of January 12 reported on two recently published books that address Lebanese graffiti art. The paper said that AUB graduate of graphic design Tala Saleh published a book entitled, Marking Beirut: A City Revealed through its Graffiti in which she traces the uniqueness of the Lebanese graffiti style.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=496558&ChannelId=1

Beirut News Online of January 12 reported on Lebanon’s unseasonably warm winter and subsequent lack of a skiing season. The paper quoted AUB professor of land and water resources Nadim Farajallah as saying, “The short winter season could also negatively impact agriculture this summer as groundwater levels are dropping, making irrigation difficult.”

Full article available at:

http://www.beirut-online.net/portal/article.php?id=6384

Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Balad of January 12 reported that the American University of Beirut Medical Center and Amel Foundation renewed their collaboration agreement whereby AUBMC would offer medical and preventive medicine care and services to patients of the Foundation’s clinics. The papers said that AUB Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Mohamed Sayegh signed the agreement on behalf of AUBMC.

Al-Liwa’, Al-Akhbar, and Al-Bayraq of January 12 announced that the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, the Hariri School of Nursing at AUB, the Lebanese Ministry of Health, and the National AIDS Control Program in Lebanon are holding a seminar on January 14 to announce the results of the Lebanese national study conducted by Hariri School of Nursing aiming at investigating HIV and sexual reproductive health linkages.

The Daily Star, Al-Anwar, and As-Safir of January 12 reported that prominent Palestinian businessman, philanthropist and man responsible for the creation of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University in 1993, Hasib Sabbagh passed away. The papers said that Sabbagh, who is co-founder of the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), is an AUB alumnus of the year 1943.

Full article available at:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=110614

TerraNet and Nahar Net of January 12 reported on Lebanon’s unseasonably warm winter and subsequent lack of a skiing season. The papers quoted AUB professor of land and water resources Nadim Farajallah as saying, “The short winter season could also negatively impact agriculture this summer as groundwater levels are dropping, making irrigation difficult.”

Full article available at:

http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=496560&ChannelId=6

Al-Mustaqbal of January 12 reported on the recent collaboration agreement signed between the Rafic Hariri Foundation and the center for hearing aid at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

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http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=387775

Now Lebanon, Al-Liwa’, and Lebanese Kataeb of January 12 and An-Nahar, As-Safir, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Balad, Al-Anwar, and Al-Bayraq of January 13 reported that the American University of Beirut has selected Abdul Aziz Khoja, Saudi Minister of Culture and Information, as its “Man of 2009”. The papers said that Khoja met with officials from the University, led by AUB President Peter F. Dorman, at his office and received an invitation from the University’s Graduates’ Society to the awards ceremony to be held on February 12.

Full article available at:

http://www.nowlebanon.com/Arabic/NewsArchiveDetails.aspx?ID=137978

As-Safir of January 12 and An-Nahar of January 13 reported that the American University of Beirut Medical Center and Amel Foundation renewed their collaboration agreement whereby AUBMC would offer medical and preventive medicine care and services to patients of the Foundation’s clinics. The papers said that AUB Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Mohamed Sayegh signed the agreement on behalf of AUBMC.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1434&ChannelId=33252&ArticleId=841&Author

Elnashra of January 12 reported on the press conference held by the Director of the National Consumer Safety Association Zuhair Berro in which he launched the Association’s third annual report. The paper said that the report mentions testing of certain meat and produce conducted at the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.elnashra.com/news-1-393726.html

Al-Akhbar of January 12 announced that the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, the Hariri School of Nursing at AUB, the Lebanese Ministry of Health, and the National AIDS Control Program in Lebanon are holding a seminar on January 14 to announce the results of the Lebanese national study conducted by Hariri School of Nursing aiming at investigating HIV and sexual reproductive health linkages.

Full article available at:

http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/172534

TerraNet and An-Nahar of January 13 reported that a two-day conference organized by AUB’s Center for American Studies and Research entitled, “Connections and Ruptures: America and the Middle East” was held at the University on January 7 and 8. The papers said that the conference attracted participants from the University of Nottingham, AUB, University of Tehran, Oxford University, and others.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=496762&ChannelId=4

Lebanon Files of January 13 announced that the Palestinian Cultural Club at the American University of Beirut is hosting Asaad Abu Khalil to give a lecture at Issam Fares Hall entitled “Palestine in the Lebanese Context.”

Full article available at:

http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=137461

Al-Akhbar of January 13 carried a statement by the American embassy in Lebanon issued to its constituents warning them of thefts occurring in certain taxis operating in Lebanon and asking them to use caution when ordering a taxi. The paper said that the message was also sent to professors at the American University of Beirut.

Al-Mustaqbal Newspaper, Al-Anwar, An-Nahar, and Ad-Diyar of January 13 reported that prominent Palestinian businessman, philanthropist and man responsible for the creation of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University in 1993, Hasib Sabbagh passed away. The papers said that Sabbagh, who is co-founder of the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), is an AUB alumnus of the year 1943.

Full article available at:

http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=388099

As-Safir of January 13 announced that the Palestinian Cultural Club at the American University of Beirut is hosting Asaad Abu Khalil to give a lecture at Issam Fares Hall entitled, “Palestine in the Lebanese Context.”

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=994&EditionId=1435&ChannelId=33283

As-Safir of January 13 reported on apartment rent problems in Beirut and quoted Rana who agreed to pay $600 dollars for her apartment on Clemenceau Street because it is close to her work at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1435&WeeklyArticleId=64020&ChannelId=8434&Author=%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A

Al-Markazia and Progressive Socialist Party of January 13 reported that the American University of Beirut has selected Abdul Aziz Khoja, Saudi Minister of Culture and Information, as its “Man of 2009”. The paper said that Khoja met with officials from the University, led by AUB President Peter F. Dorman, at his office and received an invitation from the University’s Graduates’ Society to the awards ceremony to be held on February 12.

Full article available at:

http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=17267

TerraNet and The Daily Star of January 14 published an article commenting on the resignation of registrar of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon David Tolbert, arguing that “his exit reflects the political forces snowballing to stifle the tribunal’s work.” The papers quoted Sari Hanafi, who teaches transitional justice at the American University of Beirut, as saying that Tolbert’s rapid flight from the court would serve as a signal to the international justice community that the tribunal was stagnating.

Full article available at:

http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=496913&ChannelId=1

Al-Bayraq of January 14 reported on the roaming exhibit at seven universities in Lebanon including the American University of Beirut by Microsoft following its “Grand Launch” of Windows 7.

Nahar Net, The Daily Star, Al-Anwar, and An-Nahar of January 14 and Silobreaker of January 15 reported that prominent Palestinian businessman, philanthropist and man responsible for the creation of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University in 1993, Hasib Sabbagh passed away. The papers said that Sabbagh, who is co-founder of the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), is an AUB alumnus of the year 1943, and that he supported many funds and students at the American University of Beirut and its medical center, and started the Diana Tamari Sabbagh foundation in memory of his late wife.

Full article available at:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=110686

Now Lebanon of January 14 reported on the widespread phenomenon of online dating in Lebanon. The paper quoted AUB professor of sociology Samir Khalaf as saying, “The popularity of online dating stems from the fact that sexual desirability has become the most important way to amass ‘social capital’ for people, especially women.”

Full article available at:

http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=138421&MID=11&PID=2

An-Nahar of January 14 reported on a recent study on fungus growing in the protectorate and natural reserve of Ehdin in Lebanon conducted by Nadine Modad of the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=beea&type=beea&day=Thu

Almustaqbal.org of January 15 reported on the recent collaboration agreement signed between the Rafic Hariri Foundation and the center for hearing aid at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

Full article available at:

http://www.almustaqbal.org/article_details.php?id=MTYxMQ==&c=MzQy

Al-Akhbar of January 14 and Khiyam and As-Safir of January 15 reported on the lecture given at AUB’s Issam Fares Hall by professor of international studies at California State University Asaad Abu Khalil entitled, “Palestine in the Lebanese Context.” The papers said that the lecture was organized by AUB’s Palestinian Cultural Club.

Full article available at:

http://www.khiyam.com/pages/articles_details.php?articleID=8112

Al-Akhbar of January 14 published a review of the recently published book entitled Bayrut fi qasa’id Al-Shu’araa’: Dirasa wa mukhtarat, by Shawqi Bzei’. The paper said that the book includes a brief history of the development of literature and poetry in Lebanon including the phase during which the Syrian Protestant College, now AUB, was founded, which according to the author constitutes a turning point in the history of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/173098

Al-Bayraq of January 15 reported on the recent activity of the AUB Women’s League, which included a visit to the Lebanese Red Cross exhibit in Batroun.

As-Safir of January 15 published an update of the events being held on the occasion of Beirut World Capital of the Book 2009. The paper mentioned the launch of a children’s book vending machine at the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. The paper also said that the machine was set up by the National Agency for Children’s books on the occasion of Beirut named World Capital of the Book 2009-10.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1437&ChannelId=33324&ArticleId=1261&Author

As-Safir of January 15 published a list of the accomplishments of the swimmers of Al-Jazeera Swimming Club. The paper said that the accomplishments included breaking seven records at the American University of Beirut pool during a tournament held under the supervision of the Lebanese Swimming Federation.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/article.aspx?EditionId=1437&ChannelId=33329&ArticleId=1284

Al-Mustaqbal of January 15 reported that the LEBMUN2010 at the American Community School (ACS) held its seminar discussing issues of world development, peace and security. The paper said that the Model United Nations at ACS held its seminar at the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=388391

The Daily Star, Al-Liwa’, Al-Mustaqbal, and Al-Markazia of January 15 and As-Safir and An-Nahar of January 16 reported that AUB professor of Arabic Ramzi Munir Baalbaki is one of the recipients of the King Faisal International Award in Arabic Language and Literature.

Full article available at:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=110737

Al-Mustaqbal of January 16 published a literary comparative review of Palestinian writer Bassam Abu Sharif’s memoir Bayrut Madinati and Palestinian Poet Murad Barghouti Wulidtu Hunak Wulidtu Huna. The paper said that Bassam Abu Sharif attended the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=388483

Al-Mustaqbal, Elnashra, Al-Markaziah, and Lebanon Files of January 16, As-Safir, Al-Liwa’, An-Nahar and Al-Awar of January 17, and Al-Awassef and Terra Net of January 18 reported that MP Walid Jumblatt received a delegation of students from the Progressive Socialist Party attending the American University of Beirut. The papers said that they discussed student and political issues.

Full article available at:

http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=388584

As-Safir and Al-Akhbar of January 16 reported on a talk given by Professor of sociology Fawaz Tarabulsi at the Sociology Café meeting held at T Marbouta Café in Hamra and organized by the AUB Department of Sociology. The papers said that Tarabulsi spoke on the topic of whether there are social classes in Lebanon.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1438&articleId=1398&ChannelId=33348

Al-Liwa’ of January 15 and As-Safir and Al-Balad of January 16 reported that the Vice President of the AUB Alumni Association, Genane Maalouf, attended a lecture given by CEO of the Arab Banks League Joseph Tarabeih on the world financial crisis and the financial status of Lebanon.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1438&ChannelId=33351&ArticleId=1336&Author=

Al-Balad of January 16 announced that “Ensemble Marges” is holding a concert at AUB’s Assembly on January 26.

Full article available at:

http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=90769

Al-Mustaqbal of January 15 and Al-Balad of January 17 reported on the roaming exhibit at seven universities in Lebanon including the American University of Beirut by Microsoft following its “Grand Launch” of Windows 7.

Full article available at:

http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=90841

Al-Liwa’ of January 16 reported on the results of AUB’s University Student and Faculty Council for the academic year 2009-10.

As-Safir of January 17 published an article written by AUB professor of electrical engineering, Riad Chedid, commenting on the future of electricity in Lebanon.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1501&EditionId=1439&ChannelId=33375

Now Lebanon, Lebanon Files, Elnashra, and Lebanese Kataeb of January 17 reported that American expatriate Jessi Arlene Helix was mugged on Hamra street and she was taken to the American University of Beirut Medical Center for treatment of wounds following the assault.

Full article available at:

http://www.nowlebanon.com/Arabic/NewsArchiveDetails.aspx?ID=139185

Al-Anwar of January 17 and Al-Liwa’ and Al-Balad of January 16 reported on the funeral of late Hasib Sabbagh held at Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Damascus Road. The papers said that Sabbagh was a prominent Palestinian businessman, philanthropist and man responsible for the creation of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University in 1993. The papers also said that he is co-founder of the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) and an AUB alumnus of the year 1943.

Full article available at:

http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=71108

Beirut Letter of January 17 published review of AUB professor of graphic design Zeina Maasri’s recently published book entitled Malamih Al-nizaa’ featuring posters from 30 different Lebanese political factions, many produced by well-known Lebanese artists during the Lebanese civil war. The paper said that most of the posters are available at the American University of Beirut Library.

Full article available at:

http://www.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=culture&id=1356&action=Detail

An-Nahar of January 16, Al-Liwa’ of January 17, and Lebanese Kataeb and Lebanon Files of January 18 reported on the medical breakthrough of Lebanese Dr. Rabih Omar Darwish who discovered a more effective way to avoid post surgery infections. The papers said that Dr. Darwich who works for the Michael Digby Veterans Medical Center in Houston, graduated from the American University of Beirut medical school in 1984.

Full article available at:

http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=138398

Al-Mustaqbal of January 17 reported on the 2010 calendar issued by the American University of Beirut featuring the University’s landmark Assembly Hall.

Al-Balad of January 18 published an interview and profile of AUB’s new Director of Information and Public Relations Hikmat Beaini featuring his commitment to raise awareness on discrimination and promote human rights and equal opportunities. The paper said that this is a cause he had promoted when living in the United States, and began furthering upon his return to Lebanon two years ago, partly through a new TV show he is preparing and presenting, called Fursa Liljamee' airing at Tele Liban every Sunday, which provides a forum for job seekers to present their cases and be heard.

As- Safir of January 18 and 22 and Bint Jbeil and Terra Net of January 19 published an article debating the need for building more dams in Lebanon given the effects of climate change. The papers said that among the first centers to monitor rain precipitation in Lebanon was established at the American University of Beirut in 1877.

Full article available at:

http://www.bintjbeil.org/index.php?show=news&action=article&id=20748

http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1443&WeeklyArticleId=64275&ChannelId=8473&Author=%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%88%D9%81

Al-Anwar and Al-Mustaqbal of January 18 and Al-Rai of January 20 reported on the centennial celebration of the issuance of Lebanese author Amin Rihani’s book Rihaniyyat. The papers said its English translation The Rihani Essays was written by Rula Baalbaki of the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=10&articleID=71186

http://www.alraimedia.com/alrai/Article.aspx?id=180343

Al-Anwar and Lebanese News Agency of January 18 reported on the medical breakthrough of Lebanese Dr. Rabih Omar Darwish who discovered a more effective way to avoid post surgery infections. The papers said that Dr. Darwich who works for the Michael Digby Veterans Medical Center in Houston, graduated from the American University of Beirut medical school in 1984.

Full article available at:

http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=71323

Al-Akhbar of January 18 reported on a talk given by Professor of Sociology Fawaz Tarabulsi at the Sociology Café meeting held at T Marbouta Café in Hamra and organized by the AUB Department of Sociology. The paper said that Tarabulsi spoke on the topic of whether there are social classes in Lebanon.

Full article available at:

http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/173573

Terra Net and As-Safir of January 19 and An-Nahar of January 18 reported on a press conference held by the Spanish Cultural Institute in Lebanon and led by the Spanish Ambassador to Lebanon, Juan Carlos Gafo, who highlighted the collaboration of the Institute with local partners, including the American University of Beirut. Gafo also announced the schedule of the Institute’s events in the upcoming months, which include a musical concert by Anna Hasler at AUB’s Assembly Hall in February 2010.

Full article available at:

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=4&table=tarbia&type=tarbia&day=Tue

http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=497708&ChannelId=3

Beirut Online of January 19 reported on the American University of Beirut’s Nature Conservation Center for Sustainable Futures (IBSAR) project inviting volunteers to participate in its “Power of Planting” project, which aims to reinvigorate grassroots interest in Lebanon’s native flora.

Full article available at:

http://www.beirut-online.net/portal/article.php?id=6433

Al-Anwar, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Markazia of January 18 reported that American expatriate Jessi Arlene Helicas was mugged on Hamra street and was taken to the American University of Beirut Medical Center for treatment of wounds following the assault.

Full article available at:

http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=71324

An-Nahar of January 18 and Beirut Letter of January 19 published an article on the status of higher education in Lebanon. The papers quoted AUB professor Waddah Nasr as saying, “The government lacks an ability to manage higher education in Lebanon.”

Dull article available at:

http://www.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=culture&id=1366&action=Detail

L’Orient Le Jour of January 18 reported on the funeral services of the late Hasib Sabbagh that were held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Damascus Road. The paper said that Sabbagh is a prominent Palestinian businessman, philanthropist and man responsible for the creation of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University in 1993. The paper also said that Sabbagh, who is co-founder of the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), is an AUB alumnus.

L’Orient Le Jour of January 18 announced that the Society of the Friends of the AUB Museum is inviting professor of history at the Lebanese American University Ray Moawwad to lecture on January 20 on recent discoveries of medieval frescos in Lebanon.

The Daily Star of January 19 reported on the American University of Beirut’s Nature Conservation Center for Sustainable Futures (IBSAR) project inviting volunteers to participate in its “Power of Planting” project, which aims to reinvigorate grassroots interest in Lebanon’s native flora.

As-Safir of January 19 published an article featuring the influence and pressure parents in Lebanon place on their children when deciding on their college majors and subsequent careers. The paper gave the example of AUB student Nadia M. who is majoring in Business Administration at the University while her parents wanted her to major in Medicine.

Full story available at:

http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1441&WeeklyArticleId=64231&ChannelId=8464&Author=%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A8-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%8A

Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Bayan of January 19 and Al-Akhbar of January 20 reported that Lebanese pop star and Lebanese ambassador of environment to the United Nations Ragheb Alama launched at AUB’s Issam Fares Hall his first environment declaration, “Signature Promise Letter,” committing to raise awareness regarding protecting the environment and enforcing international laws for the preservation of the environment.

Full article available at:

http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?id=OTI5NzY=&t=20

http://www.albayan.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=Article&cid=1250781612994&pagename=Albayan%2FArticle%2FFullDetail

Al-Markasia of January 19, Terra Net, Arab Economic Financial News, The Daily Star, and Tobacco.org of January 20 and Al-Balad of January 21 announced that the American University of Beirut Tobacco Control Research Group received a two-year grant of $198,258 from the International Development Research Center-Research for International Tobacco Control to support tobacco control research, dissemination, and networking in Lebanon and the region. The papers said that the project is housed in AUB’s Faculty of Health Sciences’ Center for Research on Population Health and is led by Assistant Professor Rima Nakkash.

Full article available at:

http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=497999&ChannelId=1

http://www.ameinfo.com/ar-159989.html

Tayyar of January 20 reported on the phenomenon of reverse brain drain in Lebanon whereby tens of thousands of Lebanese are returning to Lebanon after having left their jobs or having been laid off. The paper quoted Jenny Zailah, a senior economics student at the American University of Beirut as saying, "There are no more places for fresh graduates. We're turning and turning, and we don't know where to go.”

Full article available at:

http://www.tayyar.org/Tayyar/News/PoliticalNews/en-US/129079781852014320.htm

Al-Mustaqbal of January 20 reported on the recent collaboration between the Hariri Foundation and Tripoli National Hospital. The paper said that the Tripoli National Hospital’s program of detecting and treating hearing weakness among newborns sends the patients for their final diagnosis at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

Full article available at:

http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=389241

As-Safir of January 20 reported on a new Facebook group called “Ma tihkeeneh bi hal Lugha… ‘am rik ‘al Arabi” (Don’t speak to me in this language, I am concentrating on Arab), founded by an AUB student named Saad.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1441&WeeklyArticleId=64233&ChannelId=8464&Author=%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%B3+%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86

Al-Mustaqbal of January 20 reported that the Journalism Training Program at the American University of Beirut is among the institutions that provide training support for the 21^st Century Parliament Initiative supported by the British Agency for International Development.

L’Orient Le Jour of January 20 published an article surveying the lack of facilities to welcome and cater to students with special needs at universities and schools in Lebanon. The paper quoted AUB Associate Dean of Student Affairs Talal Nizameddine as saying that the University, which follows American standards, has adapted many of its buildings and facilities to accommodate students with special needs.

Al-Markazia of January 21 reported that, under the auspices of Lebanese Minister of Interior Ziad Baroud, the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Affairs, the Forum for Development, Culture, and Dialogue, the American University of Beirut, and Amnesty International Beirut, will soon be holding a forum entitled, “Social Justice and the Role of Human Rights.” The paper said that AUB’s President Peter F. Dorman will be participating at the event.

Full article available at:

http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=17682

Lebanon Files of January 21 announced that Lakhdar Brahimi, Former Algerian Foreign Minister and United Nations mediator and special envoy, will be giving a lecture entitled, "Making and Keeping the Peace” at the American University of Beirut. The paper said that the lecture, is organized by AUB’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs.

Full article available at:

http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=139026

An-Nahar and Al-Liwa’ of January 22 reported on the lecture given by Lakhdar Brahimi, Former Algerian Foreign Minister and United Nations mediator and special envoy, entitled, "Making and Keeping the Peace” at the American University of Beirut. The papers said that the lecture was organized by AUB’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs.

Full article available at:

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=tarbia&type=tarbia&day=Fri

An-Nahar of January 22 reported on the launch of Lebanon Unified (Luban Muwahhadan) group’s “Environment Declaration from Beirut to the World,” at the American University of Beirut. The paper said that the event was held in collaboration with environmental activists at the University and the Lebanon’s Ambassador for the Environment at the United Nations Ragheb Alama.

Full article available at:

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=2&table=beea&type=beea&day=Fri

An-Nahar of January 22 reported that the Society of the Friends of the AUB Museum invited Professor of History at the Lebanese American University Ray Moawwad to lecture on recent discoveries of medieval frescos in Lebanon.

Full article available at:

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=3&table=beea&type=beea&day=Fri

An-Nahar of January 22 announced that the AUB Zaki Nassif Music Program is holding a concert at the University on January 23 featuring the winners of the 2009 Zaki Nassif choir competition. The paper said that the 2010 Zaki Nassif schools competition will also be also be launched at the event.

As-Safir, Al-Anwar, and Al-Bayraq of January 22 reported on a lecture given by Dr. Muhyieddeen Touq, commissioner general for human rights in Jordan and former chair of the ad-hoc Committee for the Negotiation of the UN Convention Against Corruption, entitled, “Negotiating the United Nations Convention Against Corruption: Lessons and Norms Pertaining to the Arab World.” The papers said that the lecture was organized by the UN Research Initiative of AUB’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1443&ChannelId=33471&ArticleId=2007&Author=

Al-Balad of January 22 reported on a lecture given by AUB Professor of Political Studies and Director of the International Center for Human Studies, Theodore Hanf, entitled, “The Political Role of Eastern Christians in their Land of Origin.” The paper said that the lecture was organized by the Eastern Christians Center and took place at the Journalism Club in Chevrolet, Beirut.

Al-Balad of January 22 announced that the music group Ensemble Marges is holding a concert on January 26 at AUB’s Assembly.

Full article available at:

http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=91645

As-Safir of January 22 reported on the Beirut Exchange program hosted by the newswire agency Mideast Wire in which foreign students head to Lebanon to learn Arabic and meet with Lebanese politicians. The paper said that those students, unlike students who join AUB for the Arabic summer school program where they only learn language, get to engage in other activities.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1444&ChannelId=33492&ArticleId=2129&Author=

Now Lebanon of January 22 and Syria Nobles News of January 23 announced that the American University of Beirut will be holding a ceremony in February to honor Abdul Aziz Khoja, Saudi Minister of Culture and Information, as Man of the Year 2009.

Full article available at:

http://www.nowlebanon.com/Arabic/NewsArchiveDetails.aspx?ID=140399

http://www.nobles-news.com/news/news/index.php?page=show_det&select_page=1&id=74835

Al-Anwar of January 22, Al-Liwa’ of January 23, Al-Mustaqbal of January 24, and An-Nahar of January 26 reported that a group of students from the Haigazian University celebrated their University’s 55^th anniversary by donating blood to the Children Cancer Center in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

Full article available at:

http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=389947

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=9&table=tarbia&type=tarbia&day=Tue

Al-Mustaqbal of January 23 reported on a lecture given by professor Muhyieddeen Touq, Commissioner General for Human Rights in Jordan and former chair of the ad-hoc Committee for the Negotiation of the UN Convention against Corruption, entitled, “Negotiating the United Nations Convention against Corruption: Lessons and Norms Pertaining to the Arab World.” The paper said that the lecture was organized by the UN Research Initiative of AUB’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs.

Al-Anwar and Lebanon Files of January 22 and Al-Mustaqbal and Ad-Diyar of January 23 reported that the Saab Medical Library at the American University of Beirut hosted, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, East Mediterranean Region, a five-day workshop entitled, "Electronic Repository for Public Health Grey Literature in the East Mediterranean Region."

Full article available at:

http://www.aub.edu.lb/news/dynamic/102861.html

Ankawa.com of January 22 and Al-Mustaqbal of January 24 reported on the launch of Lebanon Unified (Luban Muwahhadan) group’s “Environment Declaration from Beirut to the World,” at the American University of Beirut’s Issam Fares Hall. The paper said that the event was held in collaboration with environmental activists at the American University of Beirut and Lebanon’s Ambassador for the Environment at the United Nations, Ragheb Alama.

Full article available at:

http://www.ankawa.com/forum/index.php/topic,379366.msg4413537.html

http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=389949

Al-Anwar of January 24 and Al-Mustqbal of January 25 reported on the opening of the human rights conference held under the auspices of Lebanese Minister of Interior Ziad Baroud, the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Affairs, the Forum for Development, Culture, and Dialogue, the American University of Beirut, and Amnesty International Beirut, entitled “Social Justice and the Role of Human Rights.” The paper said that AUB’s President Peter F. Dorman participated in the forum.

Full article available at:

http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=71842

http://www.almustaqbal.com/stories.aspx?storyid=390041

Al-Akhbar of January 24 reported on the use of online course registration at universities in Lebanon including the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/174245

Terra Net, El Nashra, and As-Safir of January 24 published a profile of Joe Hobeika, son of late Lebanese Forces leader Elie Hobeika. The paper said that Joe Hobeika is an AUB alumnus.

Full article available at:

http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=498545&ChannelId=21

Al-Liwa’, Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Anwar of January 25 and Echo Beirut of January 24 reported on the AUB Zaki Nassif Music Program concert held on January 23 at Assembly Hall featuring the winners of the 2009 Zaki Nassif choir competition. The papers said that the 2010 Zaki Nassif schools competition was launched at the event.

Full article available at:

http://www.aliwaa.com.lb/default.aspx?NewsID=166094

As-Safir of January 25 reported on the passing away of Lebanese fine artist Fareed Mansour, saying that he had exhibited his art work at the American University of Beirut in 1961.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=2271&EditionId=1445&ChannelId=33523

Al-Anwar of January 25 and Al-Mustaqbal and Al-Balad of January 26 reported on a lecture by Lakhdar Brahimi, former Algerian foreign minister and United Nations mediator and special envoy, entitled, "Making and Keeping the Peace.” The papers said that the lecture, which took place at Issam Fares Hall, was organized by AUB’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs.

Full article available at:

http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=72009

As-Safir and Al-Liwa’ of January 26 published the results of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Championship in which the American University of Beirut’s team participated.

Full article available at:

http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1446&ChannelId=33545&ArticleId=2491&Author=

The Daily Star, Al-Anwar, and Al-Markazia of January 26 and An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, Al-Balad, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Anwar of January 27 reported on the round-table discussion entitled, “Moving from Paper to an Online Case Question Exam,” organized by the American University of Beirut’s Academic Computing Center (ACC), in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Full article available at:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=111127

An-Nahar and Beirut Letter of January 26 published a political editorial in which the author explains what Baghdad should aspire to and avoid based on lessons learned from Beirut. The papers said that Lebanon’s education system is “excellent” and that the American University of Beirut is considered the Harvard of the Middle East.

Full article available at:

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=2&table=kadaya&type=kadaya&day=Tue

The Daily Star, Al-Anwar, Tree Hugger, and Al-Markazia of January 27 and Terra Net and An-Nahar of January 28 carried the announcement by the American University of Beirut that Professor Ibrahim Hajj, dean of engineering and architecture, is the first AUB professor to be elected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to the rank of AAAS fellow.

Full article available at:

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=111180

http://topics.treehugger.com/article/09HHe5Q2JbcMo?q=education+OR+educate+OR+teacher+OR+school+OR+classroom+OR+college+OR+university

Al-Anwar and Al-Markazia of January 27 and Al-Liwa’ of January 28 reported that the president of the Lebanese Universities League, Hasan Al-Shibli, held a meeting that included the presidents and representatives of member-universities to discuss the role of higher education and the League in influencing strategies and curriculums. The papers said that Provost Ahmad Dallal and Professor Waddah Nasr attended the meeting representing the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=72223

Now Lebanon of January 28 reported on an art exhibit by Rima Saab entitled, “Rue Monot” being held at the French Cultural Center until February 20. The paper said that Saab studied Engineering at the American University of Beirut.

Full article available at:

http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=141956&MID=123&PID=2

An-Nahar of January 28 published an article featuring the newly established Lebanese Greens Party and said that the party had participated in the student elections at the American University of Beirut for the academic year 2009-10

Full article available at:

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=nahar_ashabab&type=mujtama3&day=Thu

Al-Markazia and Ahrar News of January 28 and Beirut Letter of January 29 carried the announcement by the youth and student associations of March 14 party calling upon all students including those at the American University of Beirut to participate in the commemoration of the assassination of late Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri on February 14 at Martyr’s Square.

Full article available at:

http://www.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=press&action=Detail&id=10047

Lebanese Broadcasting Company (LBC) broadcasted an interview during its 8:00 pm news on January 29 with AUB professor of geology Ata Elias about the bathymetry (terrain) of the Lebanese sea after the Ethiopian airlines plane crashed off the Lebanese shore on January 25, 2010.

Watch the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-vL4_0C70I