ARCHIVES 2008-2009

June 2009
COMMENCEMENT DAY CHSC SCHEDULE

The CHSC will be closed on Saturday, June 27 for Commencement.
The AUB Beach will be open only from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
but changing facilities in the pool Pavilion will NOT be available

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June 2009
NEW GAME IN TOWN

There’s a new game in town called “racquetball.”  It’s played
with the same basic rules as squash but with a different ball
and racquet.  Equipment is at the fitness desk.  Try it, you’ll like it!

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June 2009
HAWKS AND SPARROWS SIGN PEACE TREATY

The Night Hawks and the Morning Sparrows will share the air over
the CHSC and enjoy the warm summer weather and cool Mediterranean
night breeze, by agreeing to “co-rule the nest” at least temporarily! 
Let’s all enjoy a peaceful summer.

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June 2009
GREEN FIELD AND TRACK

Due to preparations for the June 27 Commencement, the
Green Field and track are not available for use until
approximately July 1. 

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June 2009
LIFEGUARD TRAINING

University Sports is offering a Water Safety and Life Guard
Certification at a Junior and Senior Level. All AUB students
who are interested in joining the program are requested to
send an e-mail to gh01@aub.edu.lb, prior to the deadline
date of Friday June19, 2009.

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June 2009
EARLY BIRD SWIM

This is just a reminder that the pool will open for 'Early Bird' lap
swimming every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m.
Enjoy!

The University Sports Team

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June 2009
POOL CLOSURE

The pool will tentatively be closed from June 15 through June 28
for annual maintenance. The AUB Beach will be open.

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June 2009
POOL SUMMER HOURS

Beginning on Wednesday May 20, the pool hours will be from 12
noon to 7pm daily. Early bird lap swimming will continue to be from
6:30am to 8:00am, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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June 2009
NEW SUNDAY OPENING HOURS

The CHSC fitness area will be open at 10am on Sunday instead of
11am for your convenience.

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May 2009
AUB BEACH OPENING
 

The target date for the opening of the AUB Beach will be Friday, May 22 at 10am. The daily operational hours will be 10am to 7pm. There is no cost for AUB fulltime students or faculty and CHSC members.

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May 2009
SPORTS FESTIVAL CEREMONY
AN AMAZING SPECTACLE

The opening ceremony for the first annual All-University Sports
Festival amazed thousands of athletes and spectators, including
AUB's new President Dr. Peter Dorman who officially declared the
tournament open. The ceremonial events included the lighting of
the tournament's torch, marching bands, flags from different
countries, and releasing of pigeons and red & white balloons into
the air. The sporting events continue each evening until May 12th.
Come and watch !

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April 2009
SPARROWS FLY HIGH INTO THE SUNSET
 

With precision aerial maneuvers the Morning Sparrows pecked their way to victory and devouring the Night Hawks by winning 6 of the 11 scheduled events and tying in 3 to even the overall monthly contests 2 wins each.  Behind by 9 points with only the last event to be played worth 10 total points, the Hawks feverishly made a gallant effort to be victorious.  In the end, time was not on their side and the event ended in another tie, giving the Sparrows a 20-11 and the opportunity to puff out their brightly colored chests once more with PRIDE.  The Hawks flew off blaming poor officiating as the cause for their demise, but confident that their aquatic skills will be superior in the final event of Water Cage Ball scheduled for Thursday, May 21.                                                         Night Hawks                                           Morning Sparrows

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April 2009
LOOSE WEIGHT AREA

No doubt, everyone has recognized that the loose weight fitness area is crowded during the evening hours. To accommodate members and students we’ve developed a time-sharing strategy that has helped some. University Sports is appealing to students and members alike to abide by the times allocated in the evening, Monday through Friday and also not to bring clothing, bags, books, etc. into the already crowded fitness area. We further request that students review their schedules again and if possible select alternate times during the week to workout other than 7:00 p.m.   Be assured that the Administration is aware of the crowded condition and is reviewing ways to alleviate the condition in the future.  In the meantime, your continued cooperation and patience is appreciated. The University Sports Team

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March 2009
EARLY BIRD SWIM

Because you asked again, the pool will open for 'Early Bird' lap swimming every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m. Enjoy!

 The University Sports Team

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March 2009
PROPHET'S BIRTHDAY

AUB will be celebrating Prophet's Birthday on Monday March 9, 2009.
The CHSC will be open on the Holiday schedule below:

Gymnasium/Fitness Center        12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Pool                                       1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m

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February 2009
SPARROWS HAVE WINGS CLIPPED

The battle wasn’t pretty as the Morning Sparrows and Night Hawks fumbled their way through what almost resembled volleyball, but in the end the Night Hawks flew high with a 31-29 overtime victory for a 2 events to 1 lead in the annual competition. With most of the Night Hawks grounded by an unexpected ice storm, the remaining squadron of Hawks challenged the Morning Sparrows who fought fiercely to protect the nest. One Sparrow even sustained an injured wing during the battle but refused to succumb to injury returning almost immediately to the battle front.  In the end, with both teams exhausted from battle, the Sparrows flew away in a disarrayed formation shouting “we’ll get our revenge when we meet again for the 16 event Decathlon on Thursday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m.”  The Night Hawks responded by circling the volleyball court with their traditional wing flapping victory flight, proud of their temporary reign over the nest.

Night Hawks                                           Morning Sparrows

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February 2009
BECAUSE YOU ASKED
Because you asked, the Fitness Center opens up every Monday through Friday at 7:00 a.m.
Again because you asked, the pool will now also be open at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday.  Enjoy in Fitness!

 The University Sports Team

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February 2009
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS AWARDS CHSC

Charles W. Hostler Student Center recently received the 2009 Institute Honor Awards for Architecture of the American Institute of Architects for its "non-hierarchical synthesis of architecture and landscape to create a set of varied and environmental diverse spaces for people to gather at all hours." "This award brings recognition to the professionalism of AUB's Facilities Planning and Design Unit (FPDU) team, working in close cooperation with the architects of Vincent James Associate Architects, as well as to the aspirations of the University to create a world-class campus in the heart of Beirut.

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February 2009
NIGHT HAWKS AND SPARROWS
PREPARING FOR NEXT AERIAL ASSAULT                                    
Behind closed doors, top secret plans are being formulated by the Hawk and Sparrow generals
for the next aerial assault on Tuesday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m. in volleyball.  Spies from both nests
have learned that some new birds will be leaving the nest for the first time to join in the battle.
Be there!

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February 2009
NIGHT HAWKS REGAIN CONTROL OF THE NEST 

With revenge in their eyes for the humiliating defeat in basketball last month, the Night Hawks mounted an impressive aerial attack against the seemingly defenseless Morning Sparrows for a 7-3 victory in Foot ball on January 22.  Afterwards the  Morning Sparrows echoed that some of their best players flew south for the winter but will return for the Volleyball contest scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m.  With one victory each under their wings, the volleyball contest is destined to determine air superiority over the CHSC complex.

Night Hawks                                           Morning Sparrows

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February 2009
AQUATIC TUBE INTRAMURAL CO-ED BASKETBALL
On Wednesday, February 11, 2009 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the pool there will be
Co-Ed Intramural Tube basketball Tournament.   The deadline for registering your
team will be Friday, January 30, 2009.  The rules are simple.  Teams entered will
play a single elimination tournament culminating in a championship game for t-shirts.  

IM Co-Ed Tube basketball rules

• Roster must have a minimum of 6 students to qualify

• Only 5 players are in the water at one time 

• There must be at 2 women in the pool at all times for each team

• Players must sit in the tube at all times.

• Games will be two 12 minute halves with running time

• No dunking or capsizing opponents –2 point is awarded for violations and personal fouls   

• All baskets made counts as 2 points

• Substitutions shall be made only on a dead ball (whistle) designated by referee

• Game begins with the ball toss out from official
  
  Have fun and sign your team up for Co-Ed Intramural “tube-basketball"
  
  

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J anuary 2009
HALIMI AND HUNEINO HONORED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE

In a University Pin Award Ceremony, Mr. Ghaleb Halimi and Mr. Abdel Huneino were honored for 25 years and 15 years, respectively, of service to AUB. Dr. Maroun Kisirwani, Dean of Students presented a commemorative pin to each.  Congratulations.

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J anuary 2009
EL HUSSEINY LEAVING AUB

Ms. Wadad El Husseiny is leaving her post as Director of Student Activities at AUB to accept a similar assignment at Qatar University. Dr. Maroun Kisirwani presented her with a gift for her years of service. Congratulations, and best of luck from the University Sports team.

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J anuary 2009
NIGHT HAWKS READY FOR NEXT CHALLENGE

Armed with a new strategy and sharpened talons the Night Hawks are
ready to battle the Morning Sparrows again in football on Thursday,
January 22 at 2:00 p.m.  In the words of one Hawk “Foot ball is our
game.  There’s no way the Sparrows will escape our revenge!” 
You won’t want to miss this action.  Be there!!!

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December 2008
SPARROWS RULE THE NEST

With talons drawn and beaks sharpened the game was on!
The Morning Sparrows might be small, but they were mighty
as they spread their wings and pecked away at the Night
Hawks for a 28-18 basketball victory in the first of four
scheduled events of the year.  The Hawks swore revenge
when they meet again on January 15 for Foot ball on the
Green Field.  But for now, the Sparrows rule the nest as the
Hawks fly off into the sunset to plan their next games strategy.
Nice job Sparrows and Hawks and remember whether a Sparrow
or a Hawk we are all still birds and part of the same family!  

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November 2008
25 Years of Blissful Service

Congratulations is in order to Mr. Ghaleb Halimi, who is in
his 25th year of service to AUB students and the University
community as Director of Athletics & Recreational Sports.

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