AUB - Local News - March 2010

March 2010

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March 2010

Now Lebanon, LBC Group, Al-Manar, and Lebanon Files of March 1 and As-Safir of March 2 reported that a group of students from the American University of Beirut went on an official visit to meet with Sheikh Nabil Al-Qawuq, the Hizbullah official responsible for southern Lebanon.
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http://www.nowlebanon.com/Arabic/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=149963
Terra Net and As-Safir of March 1 and The Daily Star of March 3 reported that the American University of Beirut will launch the Israeli Apartheid Week to take place from March 1 until March 6. The paper said that the featured events include lectures, film screenings, student round tables, and workshops.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=503933&ChannelId=3
Al-Afkar of March 1 reported on a lecture given by Amr Moussa, the secretary general of the Arab League, at the American University of Beirut. The papers said that the lecture was entitled, “The Situation in the Middle East: A Vision for the Future.”
The Daily Star of March 1 published an article featuring the conflicts women from conservative families in Lebanon, pursuing western style education, face in their societies. The paper gave the example of Reem who comes from a conservative area in southern Lebanon who is studying literature at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=112248
Al-Akhbar of March 1 published an article in which AUB professor Jad Chaaban rebuked claims made against his recent economic study, conducted in collaboration with AUB Professor of Economics Nisreen Salti, which examined the effects of raising the Lebanese Value Added Tax from 10 to 12 percent on the consumer habits of low income population.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/179340
Lebanon Files of March 2 and An-Nahar and L’Orient Le Jour of March 3 announced that the International Monetary Fund is holding a series of roundtable discussions on ways to address economic policy challenges facing the region and the youth. The paper said that the first roundtable discussion, hosted by the Department of Economics at the American University of Beirut, will take place on March 4.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=146423
As-Safir and Al-Akhbar of March 2 reported on the launch of the Israeli Apartheid Week at the American University of Beirut with a poetry recital by Palestinian poet Murid Barguouti. The papers also listed the remaining activities being held on campus for that occasion.
Al-Markazia, Scottrade, and Al-Akhbar of March 2, AME Info of March 3, and Maktoob Business of March 4 announced that the American University of Beirut Medical Center inaugurated on February 24 the Women's Health Center, which is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to women's healthcare. The papers said that the Center was conceived as a full service practice, and offers a comprehensive range of obstetrical and gynecological services to female patients at every stage of life.

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http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=19949
Al-Mustaqbal and As-Safir of March 3 reported on the new initiative by the American University of Beirut that donates old computers to underprivileged communities. The papers said that this recycling project is a product of the joint collaboration of AUB’s Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service and the Department of Computing and Networking Services.
As-Safir of March 3 announced that Jalal Amin will be giving a lecture on March 5 at the American University of Beirut entitled, “The Future of Arab Nationalism.” The paper said that the lecture is organized by the Institute for Palestine Studies.
L’Orient Le Jour of March 3 reported on an art exhibit of masques designed by Italian artist Antonio Fava. The paper said that the Lebanese are familiar with Fava who previously exhibited his works at various places in Lebanon including the American University of Beirut.
Now Lebanon of March 3 reported that the American University of Beirut launched the Israeli Apartheid Week to take place from March 1 until March 6, featuring events including lectures, film screenings, student round tables, and workshops. The paper said that according to advocates of the Israeli Apartheid Week, the event aims to “inspire and mobilize the next generation of students” about Israeli policies and to call for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against the Jewish State.

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=150634&MID=123&PID=2
The Daily Star of March 3 and Terra Net of March 4 reported on a lecture given by Professor Abbas Benmamoun at the American University of Beirut on March 2. The paper said that the lecture was on a linguistic research study he is conducting about Arabic as a heritage language among second-generation Arab Americans.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=504638&ChannelId=5
As-Safir of March 3 and Al-Manar of March 4 reported on a lecture held as part of the Israeli Apartheid Week at the American University of Beirut tackling the subject of the Electronic Intifada website.

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http://www.assafir.com/article.aspx?EditionId=1476&ChannelId=34270&ArticleId=417
As-Safir of March 3 reported on a panel discussion held as part of the Israeli Apartheid Week at the American University of Beirut entitled, “Connecting Struggles Against Zionism and Imperialism.” The paper said that Nahla al-Shahhal, Hana Ibrahim, and Amer Jubran were among the panelists.

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http://www.assafir.com/article.aspx?EditionId=1476&ChannelId=34259&ArticleId=425
As-Safir of March 3 reported on a round table discussion entitled “Mapping Israeli Environmental Destruction” held at the American University of Beirut as part of the Israeli Apartheid week.

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http://www.assafir.com/article.aspx?EditionId=1476&ChannelId=34259&ArticleId=422
Al-Akhbar and As-Safir of March 3 published an article featuring the sixth annual Israeli Apartheid Week in Beirut observed at the American University of Beirut from March 1 to March 6 with a series of events including lectures, films, workshops, and other events.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/179678
As-Safir of March 3 reported on a lecture entitled, “Resistance Strategies and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions” held at the American University of Beirut as part of the Israeli Apartheid Week.

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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1475&WeeklyArticleId=65480&ChannelId=8634&Author=%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%B3+%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86
The Daily Star of March 3 and Terra Net and upi.com of March 4 published a political piece commenting on Lebanese President Michel Suleiman’s decision to convene a national dialogue session on March 9, even though the meeting will not change the status of Hizbullah’s arms. The papers quoted AUB Professor of political studies Hilal Khashan as saying, “International actors such as the United States and the United Nations have been pushing Suleiman to reopen the subject of Hizbullah’s weapons.”

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=504631&ChannelId=4
Jammoul of March 4 published a profile of Soha Bshara, a peaceful political activist, who came to Lebanon to participate in the Israeli Apartheid Week being observed at the American University of Beirut this week.

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http://www.jammoul.net/News6/View.php?NewsID7=93
As-Safir of March 4 published a commentary on the decrease of student activism in Lebanon in light of the Israeli Apartheid Week held at the American University of Beirut from March 1 until March 6.
L’Orient Le Jour of March 4 reported on a concert held at AUB’s Assembly Hall by Le David Trio group.
Al-Anwar of March 4 reported that author Albert Habeeb Matlaq won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for his recently published translation of the book Mawsoo’at Al-Hayawanat Al-Shaamila. The paper said that he taught at the American University of Beirut for six years.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=10&articleID=76033
As-Safir of March 4 reported on a poetry recital by Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti, which took place as part of Israeli Apartheid Week at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1476&WeeklyArticleId=65500&ChannelId=8639&Author=%D9%86%D8%B0%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A7
As-Safir of March 4 reported on a photo exhibit by the art group Jam’ Al-Yad which was started by AUB professor Daniel Drennan. The paper said that the exhibit was held as part of the Israeli Apartheid Week observed at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1476&WeeklyArticleId=65497&ChannelId=8639&Author=%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%8A
As-Safir of March 4 reported on a recent initiative by a group of students at the University of Saint Joseph aiming to designate non-smoking areas on campus and referred to the successful implementation of a smoke ban in most parts of the campus at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=440&EditionId=1476&ChannelId=34260
An-Nahar of March 4 reported that Saudi 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.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=nahar_ashabab&type=in&day=Thu
Progressive Social Party and Lebanon Files of March 5 reported on a legal study conducted by professor of international law and international organizations at the American University of Beirut, Nidal Jurdi, on the protection from interference in private life and tapping.

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http://www.psp.org.lb/Default.aspx?tabid=205&mid=1291&ctl=ArticleView&articleId=42005
Al-Liwa’ and Al-Anwar of March 4 and An-Nahar, Terra Net, Beirut Letter, Lebanese Kataeb, and Lebanon File of March 5 reported that the Council of Ministers approved the revised law of municipalities and appointed to the new oversight banking committee headed by Usama Makdashi. The paper said that Makdashi holds an MBA from AUB.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=504707&ChannelId=3
Al-Mustaqbal of March 5 and An-Nahar, Ad-Diyar, Al-Anwar, L’Orient Le Jour, and The Daily Star of March 6 reported on a round table discussion held at AUB, organized by the International Monetary Fund, in collaboration with the Department of Economics at the American University of Beirut, on ways to address economic policy challenges facing the region and the youth.
Lebanon Files of March 5 and An-Nahar, Al-Anwar, Al-Bayraq of March 6 reported that AUB President Peter Dorman edited in 2009 the compilation Medinet Habu IX. The Eighteenth Dynasty Temple, Part I: The Inner Sanctuaries, a collection of 150 plates with a 92-page guidebook and commentary. The papers said that the book is published by the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.

Full article available at: http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=5&table=tarbia&type=tarbia&day=Sat
As-Safir and Al-Akhbar of March 6 reported on a lecture entitled, “Women and the Struggle: A Call to the Next Generation” given at AUB by Soha Beshara, a former detainee in Khiyam prison who was released in 1998. The papers said that the lecture was part of the Israeli Apartheid Week held at the American University of Beirut.
As-Safir of March 6 reported on a round table discussion entitled, “Resistance Strategies and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions”, held at AUB by Rami Zurayk and Rania Masri. The paper said that said that the lecture was part of the Israeli Apartheid Week held at the American University of Beirut.
Al-Anwar of March 6 reported that Lebanese PM Saad Hariri met with AUB President Peter Dorman and AUB Board of Trustees member Farouk Jabre to discuss the latest developments at the University.
The Daily Star of March 5 and An-Nahar of March 7 reported on a round table discussion held at AUB and organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in collaboration with the Department of Economics at the American University of Beirut, on ways to address economic policy challenges facing the region and the youth. The papers said that the lecture was given by Saade Chami, director of the IMF’s Middle East Technical Assistance Center.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=112414
As-Safir of March 5 published an article featuring the Israeli Apartheid Week observed at the American University of Beirut from March 1 to March 6. The paper said the organizing students at AUB hoped that this event would also help rekindle student activism.

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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1477&WeeklyArticleId=65533&ChannelId=8644&Author=%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%8A
As-Safir of March 5 reported that the Council of Ministers approved the revised law of municipalities and appointed to the new oversight banking committee which includes Usama Makdashi as its head. The paper said that Makdashi received an MBA from AUB.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1477&ChannelId=34282&ArticleId=588&Author=
As-Safir of March 5 reported on the art workshop held in Bourj al-Barajinah refugee camp by Juan Fuentes and art group Jamaa al-Yad, which was founded by AUB professor Daniel Drennan. The paper said that Juan Fuentes was invited by the Department of Architecture and Design at AUB and that the event is part of the Israeli Apartheid Week held at AUB.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1477&ChannelId=34283&ArticleId=594&Author=
As-Safir of March 5 published excerpts from a legal study conducted by professor of international law and international organizations at the American University of Beirut Nidal Jurdi on the protection from interference in private life and tapping.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1477&ChannelId=34285&ArticleId=584&Author=
Now Lebanon of March 6 published an article commenting on the importance of abiding by building codes in Lebanon following the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. The paper quoted AUB Professor of Civil Engineering, Mohamed Harajli as saying, “Even construction giant Solidere is stepping up measures to ensure safety.”

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=151313
As-Safir of March 6, An-Nahar of March 8, and Al-Mustaqbal of March 9 reported on a lecture held at AUB by Jalal Amin entitled, “The Future of Arab Nationalism.” The papers said that the lecture was organized by the Institute for Palestine Studies.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1478&ChannelId=34306&ArticleId=727&Author=
As-Safir of March 6 reported on a round table discussion entitled “Resistance Strategies and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions” held at AUB by Rami Zurayk and Rania Masri. The paper said that said that the lecture was part of the Israeli Apartheid Week held at the University.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1478&ChannelId=34307&ArticleId=632&Author=
All of Jordan of March 5 and As-Safir and Al-Akhbar of March 6 reported on a lecture entitled “Women and the Struggle: A Call to the Next Generation” given at AUB by Soha Beshara, a former detainee in Khiyam prison who was released in 1998. The papers said that the lecture was part of the Israeli Apartheid Week held at the University.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1478&ChannelId=34307&ArticleId=631&Author=
Al-Anwar of March 7 reported that Lebanese poet Michel Geha was transferred on March 6 from Cairo to Beirut where he underwent emergency surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=76323
Al-Anwar of March 7 and Progressive Socialist Party of March 8 reported that the head of the Cardiology Unit at the American University of Beirut, Pierre Sfeir, attended condolences of late Akram Arabi, a leader in the Workers Freedom Front of the Progressive Socialist Party.

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http://www.psp.org.lb/Default.aspx?tabid=195&mid=1204&ctl=ArticleView&articleId=42116
Al-Akhbar of March 7 reported that the Saudi schools team won the Rugby League Youth Team Championship for the Middle East and North Africa for under 16 years. The paper said that the competition was hosted by Lebanon and held at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/180171
Al-Anwar, Al-Liwa’, and Future News of March 5, As-Safir and An-Nahar of March 6, and Al-Mustaqbal of March 8 reported that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri met with AUB President Peter Dorman and AUB Board of Trustees member Faruq Jabre to discuss the latest developments at the University.

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http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?t=35&a=1&id=MTAyNzUz
As-Safir of March 7, Al-Manar, Voix du Liban, and Al-Liwa’ of March 8, and Beirut Letter, Bint Jbeil, Al-Akhbar, and Islam Today of March 9 reported that the recent release of a book that includes articles for sixteen Israeli academics and three Palestinian academics triggered a wave of discontent and protest at the American University of Beirut by some student clubs and faculty members, especially since one of the main editors and contributors to the book is AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi.

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http://www.almanar.com.lb/NewsSite/NewsDetails.aspx?id=128061
Al-Akhbar of March 8 published an article surveying the possible effects of raising the Value-Added Tax in Lebanon in response to plans by the government to increase it from 10 percent to 12 or 15 percent. The paper quoted an economic study conducted by AUB Professors Jad Chaaban and Nisreen Salti, which examined the effects of raising the tax from 10 to 12 percent on the consumer habits of low income population.

Full article available at:

http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/180404
As-Safir of March 8 reported on the launch of the Israeli Apartheid Week at the American University of Beirut with a poetry recital by Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti.

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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1479&WeeklyArticleId=65615&ChannelId=8654&Author=%D9%86%D8%B0%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A7
Al-Markazia of March 8 reported that the Advisory Board of the international evangelical theological education held a conference in Lebanon that garnered 23 professors in Theology. The paper said that the evangelists have a long history in promoting education in Lebanon and gave the example of their founding the American University of Beirut in 1866.

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http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=20298
Terra Net and The Daily Star of March 9 published an article discussing the Lebanese Ministry of Finance’s plans to raise the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 10 percent to 12 to 15 percent and the decision of the General Labor Confederation to protest should the government approve the plan. The paper referred to a study prepared by the American University of Beirut which examined how a 15 percent VAT would negatively affect low income Lebanese.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=505291&ChannelId=6
Al-Manar of March 9 reported that the administration of the American University of Beirut prevented journalists from attending an open dialogue organized around the theme of the academic and cultural boycott of Israel following complaints from the recent release of a book that includes articles for Israeli and Palestinian academics. The paper said that the book triggered a wave of discontent and protest at the University by some student clubs and faculty members, especially since one of the main editors and contributors to the book is AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi.

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http://www.almanar.com.lb/NewsSite/NewsDetails.aspx?id=128269&language=ar
Lebanese News Agency of March 9 reported that the Lebanese Committee for the Youth and Sports convened to propose three measures to amend the law aimed at reducing public smoking in Lebanon, and set up a coordinating committee with the Jeunesse Anti-Drogue (JAD) organization for the development of a legislation on illegal use of drugs. The paper said that AUB Professor of Health Sciences Rima Afifi attended the meeting.

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http://www.walnews.com/index.php?details&newsid=20991&catid=2
As-Safir of March 9 published a brief interview with AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi commenting on the recent wave of protests at the University regarding his alleged academic collaboration with Israeli academics.
As-Safir of March 9 reported on an open dialogue with AUB professor Sari Hanafi organized around the theme of academic and cultural boycott of Israel following complaints from the recent release of a book that includes articles for Israeli and Palestinian academics. The paper said that the book triggered a wave of discontent and protest at the University by some student clubs and faculty members, especially since one of the main editors and contributors to the book is AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi.
As-Safir of March 9 published an opinion piece commenting on the complaints following the recent release of a book that includes articles for Israeli and Palestinian academics. The paper said that the book triggered a wave of discontent and protest at the University by some student clubs and faculty members, especially since one of the main editors and contributors to the book is AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi.
Al-Mustaqbal and Al-mustaqbal.org of March 9 and Al-Akhbar and As-Safir of March 10 carried the announcement by the American University of Beirut that it will be holding the first international university sports tournament at its sports facilities from March 25 to the 28^th.

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http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?id=MTAzNTcy&t=22
As-Safir of March 9 and Al-Akhbar of March 11 published an opinion piece commenting on the complaints following the recent release of a book that includes articles for sixteen Israeli academics and three Palestinian academics. The paper said that the book triggered a wave of discontent and protest at the American University of Beirut by some members of the faculty and student clubs, especially since one of the main editors and contributors of the book is Sari Hanafi, a professor at the University.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1480&ChannelId=34356&ArticleId=967&Author=
As-Safir of March 9 published a brief interview with AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi commenting on the recent wave of protests at the University regarding his alleged academic collaboration with Israeli academics.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1480&ChannelId=34356&ArticleId=965&Author=
As-Safir of March 9 reported on the content of an open dialogue with AUB Professor Sari Hanafi organized around the theme of academic and cultural boycott of Israel following complaints about the recent release of a book that includes articles by sixteen Israeli academics and three Palestinian academics. The paper said that the book triggered a wave of discontent and protest at the American University of Beirut by some members of the faculty and student clubs, especially since Hanafi is one of the main editors and contributors of the book.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1480&ChannelId=34356&ArticleId=966&Author=
Al-Anwar of March 9 reported on a gala dinner held by the Makassed Islamic Philanthropic Association the proceedings of which are set to go to cancer patients in need of bone marrow transplants. The paper quoted the head of the Association Muhammad Daouk’s speech in which he referred to the collaboration of the Makassed Hospital with the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=76586
An-Nahar of March 9 reported that the Advisory Board of the International Evangelical Theological Education held a conference in Lebanon that garnered 23 professors of Theology. The paper said that the evangelists have a long history in promoting education in Lebanon and gave the example of their founding the American University of Beirut in 1866.
An-Nahar of March 9 published an opinion piece by AUB Professor of Health Sciences Faysal Kak commenting on the status of women in Lebanon in light of the International Women’s Day commemoration on March 8.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=3&table=kadaya&type=kadaya&day=Tue
Lebanon Files, Al-Anwar, and Al-Liwa’ of March 10 reported on the launch of registration at the Al-Azm Educational Academy in Tripoli. The paper said that AUB Vice President for Regional and External Programs, Hassan Diab, attended the event.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=148163
An-Nahar, Lebanon Files, and Al-Markazia of March 10 reported on the ceremony launching the Nutritional Consultation Unit at the Institute of Industrial Research headquarters. The papers said that specialists from the American University of Beirut attended the ceremony.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=3&table=eco&type=eco&day=Wed
An-Nahar of March 10 reported that the Lebanese committee for the youth and sports convened to propose three measures to amend the law aimed at reducing public smoking in Lebanon, and set up a coordinating committee with Jeunesse Anti drogue (JAD) organization for the development of legislation on illegal use of drugs. The paper said that AUB Professor of Health Sciences Rima Afifi attended the meeting.

Full article available at:

http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=23&table=mahaly&type=mahaly&day=Wed
Al-Anwar, Lebanon Lover, and Lebanon Files of March 9 and As-Safir of March 10 reported on the meeting of the Lebanese committee for the youth and sports on proposing three measures to amend the law aimed at reducing public smoking in Lebanon and quoted its President, Simon Abi Rima, as saying, “We had a meeting with representatives from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Tobacco Control Research Group at the American University of Beirut” to discuss the matter.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=147960
Al-Bawaba of March 9, Terra Net and Lebanon Lover of March 10, and Al-Ayyam of March 11 reported that the recent release of a book that includes articles by 16 Israeli academics and three Palestinian academics triggered a wave of discontent and protest at the American University of Beirut by some members of the faculty and student clubs, especially since Sari Hanafi, a professor of Sociology at the University, is one of the main editors and contributors of the book.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=505380&ChannelId=3
The Daily Star of March 10 reported on an art exhibit by AUB Professor Walid Sadek entitled, “Place at Last,” showcasing at Beirut Art Center until April 9.
The Daily Star of March 10 and Terra Net of March 11 reported that US media reports mentioned on March 10 that Washington had warned Israel against conducting military maneuvers in its northern region, out of fears of a conflict with Lebanon and Syria. The paper quoted Simon Haddad, a political studies professor at the American University of Beirut, as saying, “With regards to Lebanon and Syria, the United States is interested in getting them back to meetings with Israel.”

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=505685&ChannelId=4
Al-Liwa’ of March 10 reported on a lecture given by Reme Prageau on how history is written. The paper said that the lecture, held on the occasion of Beirut Capital of the Book 2009, was organized by the Lebanese Seminar and was overseen by three academics including AUB Professor Mona Amyuni.

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http://www.aliwaa.com.lb/default.aspx?NewsID=171840
Al-Akhbar of March 10 published an article commenting on the wave of destruction of old buildings in Beirut and the consequent erasure of a considerable part of its history. The paper quoted AUB Professor of Architecture, George Arbid, as saying that these buildings have historic value in the architecture of the city in that through them one can trace the evolution of the city’s architecture from traditional to contemporary.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/180542
As-Safir of March 10 reported on a concert, “Free Palestine!” that featured Shadia Mansour, Lowkey, and Amal Kaawash held at the American University of Beirut on March 5 as part of the Israeli Apartheid Week observed at the University from March 1 to March 6.

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http://www.assafir.com/WeeklyArticle.aspx?EditionId=1481&WeeklyArticleId=65730&ChannelId=8664
Terra Net and As-Safir of March 11 published an announcement issued by the American University of Beirut in which it made public its position about allowing academic collaboration with Israeli institutions. In the statement, it formally reaffirmed its abidance with the Lebanese law that strictly prohibits collaboration with Israeli institutions.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=505579&ChannelId=21
The Daily Star and Beirut Online of March 12 reported on a recent 3.8 earthquake that hit off of the coast of Sidon and quoted Ata Elias, assistant professor at the American University of Beirut’s Department of Geology, as saying, “It was in no way related to recent larger tremors.”

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http://www.beirut-online.net/portal/article.php?id=6737
Lebanon Lover of March 12 reported on the recent revisions of the municipality election laws taking place. The paper quoted MP and AUB Professor of Political Studies Farid El Khazen on the matter.

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http://www.leblover.com/news/lebanon_news/elections_68679567.html
As-Safir of March 11 published excerpts of AUB Professor Tarif Al-Khalidi’s discussion during a seminar held at the American University of Beirut to discuss the issue of academic boycott of Israel.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1153&EditionId=1482&ChannelId=34404
As-Safir of March 11 published a rebuttal piece by AUB Professor Tarif Al-Khalidi on an opinion piece previously issued by the newspaper commenting on the recent complaints following the release of a book that includes articles for 16 Israeli academics and three Palestinian academics. The paper said that one of the book’s main editors and contributors is AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1154&EditionId=1482&ChannelId=34404
As-Safir and Al-Akhbar of March 11 published the content of a petition signed by a number of members of the AUB community announcing their rejection of all forms of normalization of relations with Israeli institutions, and supporting the call of Palestinian civil society for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel including the academic and cultural boycott as one of the few non-violent strategies to bring to an end Israeli military occupation of Palestinian and other Arab territories. The petition also called on the American University of Beirut, its President and Board of Trustees, Provost, and Deans of the Faculties to join the petitioners in acknowledging that the University recognizes that normal academic exchange with Israeli academic institutions and their faculty is not an option open to AUB faculty and staff.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1152&EditionId=1482&ChannelId=34404
An-Nahar of March 11 reported on the launch of the outpatient clinic facilities funded by the Al-Waleed bin Talal Foundation at the Rafic Hariri Hospital. The paper said that AUB President Peter Dorman attended the inauguration.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=3&table=tarbia&type=tarbia&day=Thu
The Daily Star of March 12 published a political piece stating that “western powers have given up on getting Lebanon, a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, to support further sanctions against Iran in an upcoming resolution because of Iranian-backed Hizbullah’s sway in the government.” The paper quoted an AUB Professor of political studies, Hilal Khashan, as saying, “Lebanon’s sure failure to support new sanctions reflected the growing dominance of Hizbullah over the country’s political sphere.”

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=112677
Al-Anwar of March 12 reported on the results of the Sports Federation for Lebanese Universities Basketball Cup in which the American University of Beirut participated.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=9&articleID=76993
Al-Kifah Al-Arabi of March 12 published a profile of Lebanese Minister of Finance Rayya Al-Hasan Al-Haffar and her new budget plans. The paper said that she holds a BBA from AUB in 1987.

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http://www.kifaharabi.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleId=19612&ChannelId=83&EditionId=353
Al-Akhbar of March 12 and Inbaa of March 13 reported that AUB Provost Ahmad Dallal circulated among the AUB faculty an email reaffirming the University’s abidance with the Lebanese law that strictly prohibits collaboration with Israeli institutions.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/181085
As-Safir of March 13 reported that AUB Professor Jad Chaaban will be a guest on Future News on Sunday night at a show hosted by Sabine Owiess to discuss the issue of increasing the value-added tax in Lebanon.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1380&EditionId=1484&ChannelId=34460
As-Safir of March 13 reported on a talk given by Ata Elias, assistant professor at the American University of Beirut’s Department of Geology, on the likelihood of an earthquake hitting Lebanon soon.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1484&ChannelId=34452&ArticleId=1426&Author=
Bint Jbeil of March 13 reported that former PM Najib Mikati announced the opening of a scientific center in Tripoli called Al-Azm Educational Complex to be set up in collaboration with the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.bintjbeil.org/index.php?show=news&action=article&id=22438
Al-Anwar of March 12 and As-Safir of March 13 reported that the forum of Palestinian Women in Lebanon held a ceremony to honor eight Palestinian and Lebanese women on the occasion of “International Women's Day.” The papers said that Rosemary Sayegh, former scholar at the American University of Beirut’s Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies, and Aziza Khalidi, who received a MPH from AUB in 1978, were among the honorees.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1484&ChannelId=34451&ArticleId=1424&Author=
The Daily Star of March 14 published a reader’s letter by Mira Abi Saad MSN, RN clinical assistant instructor at the Hariri School of Nursing at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/letters.asp?edition_id=10&article_id=112145
Lebanon Files, Al-Markazia, Lebanese Kataeb, Al-Akhbar, Al-Liwa’, Al-Anwar , and Khiyam of March 12, Terra Net, The Daily Star, An-Nahar, and L’Orient Le Jour of March 13, and Terra Net and The Daily Star March 15 reported on Mexican tycoon of Lebanese origin, Carlos Slim’s visit to Lebanon, saying that he is scheduled to speak at a seminar held at the American University of Beirut on March 17 following an invitation by the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=506222&ChannelId=5
The Daily Star of March 15 published an article by Talal Nizameddine, assistant dean of Student Affairs at the American University of Beirut, entitled, “Condi Rice and the Lure of the White House,” in which he reported on his recent participation in the NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education meetings in Chicago and the implications of former US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice’s keynote speech.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=112755
Al-Anwar of March 15 reported on a gala dinner held by the Worldwide Alumni Association of the American University of Beirut, Mount Lebanon Branch saying that proceeds from the dinner will go to financial aid funds at the University.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=6&articleID=77229
An-Nahar of March 15 reported on the Lebanese Book Fair held in the Antelias region and said that the cultural committee allocated a session to honor Dr. Fuad Sami Haddad, the son of former AUBMC Professor and Dean of Medicine Sami Haddad.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=1&table=madaniat&type=madaniat&day=Mon
Terra Net and The Daily Star of March 16 reported on the Formula One season that opened in Bahrain and said that just across the Gulf in Qatar Lebanon’s Wissam Assaf “has been grabbing headlines having recently become the first-ever Lebanese to win a motor race in international competition.” The paper said that Assaf is a former American University of Beirut student.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=506513&ChannelId=4
Beirut Letter, Lebanese Kataeb, and An-Nahar of March 16 and Lebanon Files of March 17 reported on the visit of Mexican tycoon of Lebanese origin Carlos Slim to Lebanon and said that he is scheduled to speak at a seminar held at the American University of Beirut on March 17 following an invitation by the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business. The papers said that the lecture is entitled, “The New Civilization of Knowledge and Technology.”

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http://www.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=press&action=Detail&id=10586
Khiyam and As-Safir of March 16 reported on a community service initiative led by the AUB Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service. The paper said that the initiative is set to take place in the Sabra neighborhood of Beirut and includes a plan to rehabilitate shops, carts, and pavements near the neighborhood’s square.

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http://www.khiyam.com/pages/articles_details.php?articleID=8574
The Daily Star of March 16 published an article commenting on the commemoration of the Israeli Apartheid Week last week at various locations around the world including Beirut where a series of events took place at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=112767
Al-Akhbar of March 16 published an opinion piece by Najla Hamadeh in which she commented on feminism in the Arab world and made reference to her lecture at the conference on feminism held a few months ago at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/181485
Al-Liwa’ of March 16 reported on the death of the Vice President of the Corrective Movement of the Ittihad Party Muhammad Izzedine. He was being treated at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

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http://www.aliwaa.com.lb/default.aspx?NewsID=172754
As-Safir of March 16 reported on the results of the second round of the Soccer Championship of Lebanese Universities and said that the American University of Beirut advanced to the second round.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=1636&EditionId=1486&ChannelId=34505
Almustaqbal.org and Al-Liwa’ of March 16 reported that the Beirut Arab University concluded its soccer and swimming Golden Anniversary Tournament and said that the American University of Beirut swimming team ranked first.

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http://www.almustaqbal.org/news_details.php?id=MTA1MDI4&t=22
Al-Markazia of March 16 announced that the Human Research Protection Program at AUB is holding its second seminar on March 20.

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http://www.almarkazia.net/Miscellaneous.aspx?ArticleID=20786
Terra Net and The Daily Star of March 17 reported on the “Plant a Heritage” tree auction that recently took place in Beirut and was organized by AUB’s IBSAR program. The papers quoted AUB Professor Salma Talhouk as saying, “We want to raise awareness about the fact that you should consider biodiversity when planting trees.”

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=506734&ChannelId=5
Lebanon Files and Al-Anwar of March 17 reported on the launching event of the second group of Future Leaders Scholarship at the Lebanese American University. The paper said that AUB Provost Ahmad Dallal attended the event.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=149713
Al-Anwar and Al-Liwa’ of March 17 reported on the results of the first round of the Lebanese Universities Sports Tournament, which partly took place at the sports facilities of the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=9&articleID=77520
As-Safir of March 17 reported that the American University of Beirut will be announcing that it will be hosting the first international university sports tournament at its sports facilities from March 25 and 28.

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http://www.assafir.com/article.aspx?EditionId=1487&ChannelId=34529&ArticleId=1783
As-Safir of March 17 reported on a sit in that took place on Hamra Street in front of the newly opened retail story H&M. The sit in, protesting the opening of branches of such stores on Palestinian houses in Palestine, was performed by a group of activists including students from the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.assafir.com/article.aspx?EditionId=1487&ChannelId=34523&ArticleId=1725
The Daily Star and Terra Net of March 18 published a political piece commenting on recent tensions resulting from the dilemma of whether or not Lebanese officials will attend the upcoming Arab league summit in Libya. The papers quoted AUB Professor Hilal Khashan as saying, “The Arabs are mean when it comes to inter-Arab relations.”

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=506920&ChannelId=4
Terra Net and The Daily Star of March 18 reported on the “France in Gemmayzeh” festival held in Gemmayzeh on March 16. The paper quoted Maria, a student from the American University of Beirut, as saying that cultural events such as this one “bring everyone together and remind the Lebanese people of historical events that have shaped the Lebanese culture and made it what it is today.”

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=506929&ChannelId=5
Lebanon Files of March 18 reported on a conference organized by the Faculty of Medicine of the Lebanese American University entitled, “New Medical Schools in Lebanon and the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities.” The paper said that AUBMC Professor Samir Atweh participated in the conference.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=150010
Now Lebanon of March 18 reported on the Lebanese diaspora art exhibit taking place in Beirut. The paper quoted Cornelia Krafft, a performance arts professor at the American University of Beirut, as saying that she “gets the impression that some works do not directly deal with the overarching theme… But…How can you cut off diaspora from your own self? It’s always a part of you and you are a part of different things. It’s a title that allows almost everything.”

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=154474&MID=123&PID=2
Al-Balad of March 18 announced that the American University of Beirut volley ball women’s varsity team won the university championship tournament that took place recently at the Lebanese American University.

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http://www.albaladonline.com/html/story.php?sid=98249
Al-Mustqbal of March 19 reported that the Lions Club donated new equipment to the Low Vision Center, which was installed in 2002 in collaboration with the Department of Ophthalmology at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
As-Safir of March 19 published a clarification note regarding the community service project planned by the AUB Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service (CCECS) to take place in Sabra neighborhood of Beirut. The paper said that the project is an initiative by Hariri Development Foundation, is funded by UNDP, and is planned by CCECS.
Al-Akhbar of March 20 reported on a lecture given by professor at AUB’s Department of Political Science, Bashir Saadeh, entitled, “Hizbullah and Policies of Remembering.” The paper said that the lecture was given at AUB.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/182030
Al-Akhbar of March 20 announced that University of Colorado Professor Nathan Citino will be giving at lecture at AUB on March 23 entitled, “The ‘Crush’ of Ideologies: The United States, the Arab World, and Cold War Modernization.”

Full article available at:

http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/182035
Al-Akhbar of March 20 reported that the AUB Anis K. Makdisi Program in Literature is holding on the same day a conference entitled, “Asad Rustum Symposium.” The paper said that Lebanese Telecommunications Minister Tarek Mitri will inaugurate the conference.
Beirut Letter, Syria Nobles News, and Dar Al-Hayat of March 20 published an interview with Arab poet Adonis in which he made a reference to his winning an award in 1948 by the American University of Beirut’s “Al-‘Urwa Al-Wuthqa” after which he came to AUB and recited his poem at West Hall.

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http://www.beirutletter.org/index.php?page=culture&id=1465&action=Detail
An-Nahar, Islam Today, and Dar Al-Hayat of March 20 published an article questioning why Lebanese reach successful positions outside their country, giving the example of Mexican tycoon of Lebanese origin Carlos Slim who recently gave a lecture at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=3&table=kadaya&type=kadaya&day=Sat
Al-Ittihad, Middle East Online, and Al-Quds of March 20, Oman Tribune, The Jordan Times, Al-Ayyam, Al-Qabas, Nahar Net, Al-Anwar, ZeeNews and Free Library of March 21, and Beirut Online, The Daily Star, Terra Net, Alarabiya.net, and Kuwait Times of March 22 published an article warning that Lebanon’s water will run out by 2015 arguing that Lebanon should take proper measures to protect its water resources, or else future generations will be left without water as the population increases. The papers quoted Nadim Farajalla, a professor of hydrology and water at the American University of Beirut, as saying, “Water is a sensitive political issue and it’s true that any attempt by the state to exploit its rivers in the south would meet with a reaction from Israel.”

Full article available at:

http://www.beirut-online.net/portal/article.php?id=6791
Al-Markazia, Lebanese Kataeb, Lebanon Files, and Voix du Liban of March 20, Al-Liwa’ of March 21, and The Progressive Socialist Party of March 22 reported on the dinner held by the Committee for Armenian Student Fund at the American University of Beirut held under the auspices of former PM Najib Mikati.

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http://www.psp.org.lb/Default.aspx?tabid=111&articleType=ArticleView&articleId=42700
Al-Akhbar of March 23 reported that Nike sports training is taking place at the sports facilities of the American University of Beirut from March 20-24.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/182385
Bint Jbeil of March 22 and Al-Akhbar of March 23 reported that the law offices of Lebanese parties and forces held a meeting to discuss ways to handle, through legal means, “all attempts to circumvent the Lebanese laws against the normalization with the Zionist enemy.” The paper said that the meeting was prompted by the recent release of a book that included articles by 16 Israeli and three Palestinian academics that triggered a wave of discontent and protest among certain circles at the American University of Beirut, especially since one of the main editors and contributors to the book is AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi.

Full article available at:

http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/182392
Al-Mustaqbal of March 21 and An-Nahar, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Bayraq of March 22 reported on a conference held by the AUB Anis K. Makdisi Program in Literature in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences entitled, “Asad Rustum Symposium,” held on March 20. The papers said that the symposium was held under the auspices of Lebanese Minister of Information Tarek Mitri.
Al-Mustaqbal of March 21, An-Nahar and Al-Bayraq of March 22, and Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat of March 24 reported on the dinner held by the Committee for Armenian Student Fund at the American University of Beirut that was held under the auspices of former PM Najib Mikati.
Ad-Diyar of March 23 reported that a number of law offices in Lebanon met to discuss ways to handle, through legal means, “all attempts to circumvent the Lebanese laws against the normalization with the Zionist enemy” following the contribution of AUB Professor of Sociology Sari Hanafi to a book co-authored by Israeli academics.
Al-Balad of March 22 and Al-Anwar of March 23 reported that the American University of Beirut announced that it will be hosting from March 25 and 28 the first international university sports tournament at its sports facilities, which is expected to attracted up to 505 university athletes.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=9&articleID=78199
As-Safir of March 23 reported on the results of 14^th week of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League Tournament in which the AUB team is participating.

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http://www.assafir.com/Article.aspx?EditionId=1492&ChannelId=34649&ArticleId=2383&Author=
Lebanon Files, Al-Anwar, and Al-Markazia of March 24 and Al-Akhbar, As-Safir, Al-Anwar, and Al-Bayraq of March 25 reported that the American University of Beirut will celebrate the works of more than 60 world-renowned alumni authors, during a literary festival scheduled to take place on March 25 and 26 at the University. The paper said that the Worldwide Alumni Association of AUB organized this festival after UNESCO named Beirut World Book Capital 2009.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=151246
The Daily Star of March 24 and TMCnet of March 24 and March 25 published a review of two newly published guidebooks on Beirut entitled Beyroutes and Beyrouth by Day. The papers said that Mona Harb, an associate professor of urban planning and policy at the American University of Beirut, contributed to Beyroutes by writing an account of how the Dahiyeh, or Beirut’s southern suburbs, came to be called “the Dahiyeh.” Full article available at: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=4&article_id=113126
The Daily Star and HNN of March 24 and Silobreaker of March 26 reported on a lecture held at AUB entitled, “The Crush of Ideologies: The United States, the Arab World, and the Cold War Modernization” by Nathan Citino, an associate professor at Colorado State University.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113128
Now Lebanon of March 24 reported on the repercussions of the decision of Lebanese President Michel Suleiman to boycott the Arab League Summit taking place in Libya and to instead send a representative. The paper quoted Hilal Khashan, a professor of political studies at the American University of Beirut, as saying, “Because of Lebanon’s precarious politics, where each of the three sects - Maronite, Sunni, and Shiite - have veto power, Lebanon will not be able to attend... The Amal Movement has made it very clear that they will not allow Lebanese participation at any level.”

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=156032
Al-Akhbar, Al-Liwa’, Ad-Diyar, Al-Anwar, and Al-Balad of March 24 and Ad-Diyar and Al-Balad of March 25 reported that the American University of Beirut is formally inaugurating its first international university sports tournament to be held at its sports facilities from March 25-28. The paper said that the tournament is held under the auspices of Minister of Youth and Sports, Ali Hussein Abdullah, and that more than 500 athletes are expected to participate in it.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/182806
An-Nahar of March 24 published a letter by Dr. Umayya Musharrafieh of the American University of Beirut Medical Center praising Lebanese educator Antoine Choueiri.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=4&table=nahar_ashabab&type=in&day=Wed
March 14 of March 24 published a profile of Usama Makdashi who was recently appointed by the Council of Ministers as head of the new oversight banking committee. The paper said that Makdashi received an MBA from AUB.

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http://www.14march.org/news-details.php?nid=MjAxOTk1
Annbaa of March 24 published an article highlighting a number of crises afflicting Lebanon, including environmental ones. The paper quoted AUB Professor of Land and Water Resources Nadim Farajallah as saying, “The delay in the snow season might affect the summer agricultural produce.”

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http://www.annabaa.org/nbanews/2010/03/287.htm
Now Lebanon of March 25 published a feature article highlighting the history of the Christian community in Lebanon. The paper quoted Hilal Khashan, head of the Political Studies Department at the American University of Beirut, as saying, “In the 16^th century, the Ottomans gave the French the right to protect Catholic communities to the East,” therefore creating a Christian community in the region.

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http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=156219
Al-Akhbar of March 25 and Zibb of March 28 announced that the AUB Suliman S. Olayan School of Business’s Office of the Dean is organizing a public lecture by Tony James, President of Blackstone, entitled, “A Fireside Conversation on Current Challenges in the Global Economy” on March 29.

Full article available at:

http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/182747
Ad-Diyar Journal of March 25 reported that a youth leader in the Progressive Socialist Party met with a group of students at the American University of Beirut on the occasion of March 16 but was surprised at the low number of students who showed up to his talk.

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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=32380&dt=3/25/2010
Al-Liwa’, Al-Akhbar, Al-Balad, Al-Anwar, and Almustaqbal.org of March 26 and An-Nahar of March 27 reported on the opening of the first international university sports tournament at the American University of Beirut to be held at its sports facilities until March 28. The papers said that the tournament is held under the auspices of Minister of Youth and Sports, Ali Hussein Abdullah.

Full article available at:

http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=173925
Al-Akhbar of March 26 published an opinion piece reflecting on the recent visit of Mexican tycoon of Lebanese origin, Carlos Slim, to Lebanon. The paper made reference to his lecture at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.al-akhbar.com/ar/node/182928
The Daily Star and TMCnet.com of March 26 reported that three Lebanese football players won a trip to Turin to train with the Juventus football team, after competing with 250 young football players from around Lebanon in an exclusive tournament held at the American University of Beirut playing fields.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113156#axzz0ja05afgE
Al-Markazia and Al-Anwar of March 26 and Al-Mustaqbal of March 27 reported on a ceremony held in Tripoli to honor middle and high schools in North Lebanon, whose students have achieved high scores in the official exams. The papers said that former PM Najib Mikati gave a speech at the ceremony in which he stated that the Azm Foundation, which organized the event, is collaborating with the American University of Beirut in the educational field.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=4&articleID=78519
Ad-Diyar of March 27 reported on former PM Najib Mikati’s activities in northern Lebanon, including the founding of Al-Azm Educational Academy that is being set up with the help of the expertise from the American University of Beirut.
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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=32717&dt=3/27/2010
The Daily Star of March 27 published in its Readers Letters section a comment on the article the paper published reporting on Mexican tycoon of Lebanese origin Carlos Slim’s lecture at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/letters.asp?edition_id=10&article_id=112937#axzz0jZxxpXDz
Terra Net, An-Nahar, Al-Mustaqbal, and The Daily Star of March 27 reported that AUB Professor Saouma BouJaoude received the Excellence in the Field of Education Award as part of the first annual Takreem Arab Achievements Awards.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=508272&ChannelId=1
Khiyam of March 27 reported on a tree planting campaign in southern Lebanon conducted by Amel Youth organization, whose members are student volunteers from the American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University.

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http://www.khiyam.com/pages/articles_details.php?articleID=8669
Al-Mustaqbal and AK News of March 27 reported that the works of more than 55 AUB alumni authors were promoted during the inauguration of the AUB Alumni Literary Festival 2010 on March 25 and 26, 2010. The paper said that the festival opened at AUB with an honoring ceremony that attracted a full house audience that included Lebanon's Minister of Education, Hassan Mneimneh, and Minister of Information, Tarek Mitri, as well as a host of AUB academics and administrators. The paper also said that the Worldwide Alumni Association of AUB organized the festival in collaboration with Lebanon's Ministry of Culture after UNESCO named Beirut World Book Capital 2009.
As-Safir and Terra Net of March 27, Al-Liwa’, An-Nahar, Al-Anwar, and Almustaqbal.org of March 28, and Terra Net and Al-Akhbar of March 29 reported on the closing of the First International Sports Tournament held at the American University of Beirut from March 25-28.

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http://www.terra.net.lb/wp/Articles/DesktopArticle.aspx?ArticleID=508475&ChannelId=27
Ad-Diyar of March 28 reported on the opening and progress of First International Sports Tournament held at the American University of Beirut from March 25-28.

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http://www.aldiyaronline.com/diyar/morearticles.aspx?articles_id=32495&dt=3/27/2010
The Progressive Socialist Party of March 29 reported on the effects of raising the value added tax on the low-income population in Lebanon. The paper quoted an economic study addressing the issue conducted by the American University of Beirut in collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs.

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http://www.psp.org.lb/Default.aspx?tabid=205&mid=1291&ctl=ArticleView&articleId=43088
Lebanon Files and Al-Akhbar of March 27, As-Safir of March 28, and Al-Kiyam of March 29 reported on a lecture organized by the AUB Palestinian Cultural Club, in collaboration with the Anis Makdisi Program in Literature, given by Dr. Erik Fosse, cardiology surgeon at Oslo University Hospital, entitled, “Eyes in Gaza 2009,” in which he recounted his experience of providing medical support in war stricken Gaza.

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http://www.khiyam.com/pages/articles_details.php?articleID=8681
USAID Lebanon, Now Lebanon, US Embassy Lebanon, Lebanese Kataeb, 14 March, Ahrar News, and USAID Lebanon of March 29, Al-Bayraq of March 30, and Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat of March 31 reported that United States Ambassador to Lebanon, Michele Sison, presented a check for $99,354 to American University of Beirut President Peter F. Dorman for student scholarships on March 29, 2010. The papers said that this grant will provide scholarship support to 46 Lebanese students attending AUB.

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http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1089.html
Lebanon Files, An-Nahar and Al-Anwar of March 30 and Al-Mustaqbal, As-Safir, Al-Anwar, Al-Balad, Al-Bayraq of March 31 reported that the American University of Beirut honored 11 of its alumni authors during a ceremony held as part of the AUB Alumni Literary Festival 2010 that took place on campus on March 25 and 26, 2010. The paper said that Lebanese Ministers of Education and Information Hassan Mneimneh and Tarek Mitri attended the ceremony.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=152463
Al-Akhbar of March 29 and Bint Jbeil of March 30 reported on a lecture organized by the AUB Palestinian Cultural Club, in collaboration with the Anis Makdisi Program in Literature, given by Dr. Erik Fosse, cardiology surgeon at Oslo University Hospital, entitled, “Eyes in Gaza 2009,” during which he recounted his experience when providing medical support in war stricken Gaza.

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http://www.bintjbeil.org/index.php?show=news&action=article&id=23887
Al-Liwa’ of March 29 announced that the Palestinian Cultural Club is holding a concert by Omaima Khalil and a poetry recital by Zahi Webhbe commemorating the “Palestinian Land Day” on March 30.

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http://www.aliwaa.com/default.aspx?NewsID=174251
An-Nahar of March 30 and Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat of March 31 reported on an illustrated lecture organized by the AUB Society of the Friends of the Museum entitled, “The Ports of Ancient Carthage: 1500 Years of Urban Maritime History” by Professor Joseph A. Greene, assistant director at the Semitic Museum of Harvard University.

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=5&table=beea&type=beea&day=Tue
The Daily Star of March 29 reported on the results of the First International Sports Tournament at the American University of Beirut and noted that the American University in Cairo’s teams scored highest in the competitions.
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http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=113256#axzz0jlfSE9Nu
Now Lebanon of March 30 reported on the Talk20 art forum held at the American University of Beirut on April 2.

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http://meltwaternews.com/b.asp?u=790311&r=25801329
The Progressive Socialist Party of March 30 reported on a ceremony held in Tripoli to honor middle and high schools in North Lebanon whose students received high scores in official exams. The paper said that former PM Najib Mikati gave a speech at the ceremony in which he stated that the Azm Foundation, which organized the event, is collaborating with the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.psp.org.lb/Default.aspx?tabid=111&articleType=ArticleView&articleId=43029
Al-Liwa’ of March 30 and An-Nahar, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Markazia of March 31 carried an announcement by the American University of Beirut Medical Center calling for a press conference on April 7 to be held at the Issam Fares Hall to announce the candidacy of Dr. Ghassan Skaff to the position of head of the Syndicate of Lebanese Doctors.
Al-Akhbar of March 30 reported that Bicharaf for Academic Integrity and Business Ethics and the Civil Welfare League at AUB developed a book exchange and loaning drive to help students borrow university textbooks.
Al-Akhbar of March 30 announced that the secular student clubs at the American University of Beirut decided to boycott the AUB Students of Aqsa event scheduled to take place on March 31.
An-Nahar, Al-Liwa’, and Al-Markazia of March 30 and Al-Mustqbal and As-Safir of March 31 announced that the American Society of Transplantation (AST) has announced that its board of directors has selected Dr. Mohamed Sayegh, AUB’s vice president for Medical Affairs and the Raja N. Khuri dean, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center at AUB, as this year’s recipient of the AST Basic Science Established Investigator Award (Professor Level).

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http://www.annahar.com/content.php?priority=3&table=madaniat&type=madaniat&day=Wed
Al-Balad and Al-Bayraq of March 31 reported on the results of 15^th round of the Bank of Beirut Rugby League tournament during which the American University of Beirut team defeated the American University of Science and Technology team.
Al-Anwar of March 31 published a letter by Dr. Thuraya Malhas praising her former student, Lebanese author Emily Nasrallah. The paper said that Nasrallah studied at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.alanwar-leb.com/article.php?categoryID=10&articleID=79086
Lebanon Files of March 31 reported that the Coordinating Committee for Autism in Lebanon is organizing a series of events during the month of April in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Department of Disabled, and the Arab Network for Autism. The paper said that among the events is a lecture scheduled on April 16 by medical students to be held at the American University of Beirut.

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http://www.lebanonfiles.com/news_desc.php?id=152756