| 1 March 2008 | Issue 10/2007-2008 | ARCHIVE |
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Dated Events | |
| Monday,
March 3, 3:30 pm - West Hall Women's League General Meeting, with lecture by Dr. Patricia Nabti: "Develping A Culture of Volunteering in Lebanon". Come with your friends. Monday 3, 6:30 pm - Architecture Lecture Hall Public lecture by Katherine McCoy: "Forty Years of Graphic Design Explorations and Interpretations in Teaching and Practice." Organized by Department of Architecture and Design. Tuesday 4, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Auditorium B, West Hall Lecture by Dr. Hamed Assaf: "Climate Change: Potential Impact on Water Resources in the Middle East and Adaptation Options". Organized by The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs. Tuesday 4, 5:00 pm - Room 301, West Hall Lecture: "Women and the Historical Jesus" by Professor Glenna S. Jackson (Professor at the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Otterbein College, Ohio). Organized by the Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies. Wednesday 5, 7:30 pm - West Hall Bathish Auditorium Comic Play: "Open Relations" by Sharif Abdel Noor, text by Dario Fu. Organized by Fine Arts and Art History Department, ext. 4350. Thursday 6, 4:00 pm - West Hall, Bathish Auditorium Lecture: "Feminine Forever", by Dr. Karam Karam. Organized by Women's Auxiliary of AUBMC. All are welcome. For information, call ext. 6150-1. Friday 7, 5:00 pm - West Hall, Bathish Auditorium Lecture by Trustee Ibrahim Dabdoub, Chief Executive Officer, National Bank of Kuwait: "Arab Management: A Revolution Long Overdue". Presented by the Olayan School of Business, within the Salim Kheireddine/Al Mawared Bank Lecture Series. Friday 7, 8:30 pm - Assembly Hall Concert: "Music 2", by Marwan Abadou and his choir. Tickets available at la CD-théque (Ashrafiyeh and Hamra branches) 15,000 LL, 25,000 LL. Organized by Beirut Traditional Club at AUB.For more info call: 03-284715. Sunday 9, 8:30 pm - Assembly Hall Concert by prize-winning duo Angelika Genova and Liuben Dimitrov: "Two Pianos, One Passion". Organized by Al Bustan Festival 2008. Tickets are for 60,000 LL, 75,000 LL, and 90,000 LL. For the full program of Al Bustan Festival 2008 and to purchase tickets, check Al Bustan Festival 2008 website: www.albustanfestival.com or see program overleaf. Monday 10, 5:00 pm - West Hall Bathish Auditorium Lecture by Marcel Ghanem: "Is Lebanese Media a Mirror of the Crisis or a Maker of Sedition?" Presented by Outlook. Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 - West Hall, Bathish Auditorium Web 2.0 seminars. (See below). Thursday 13, 6:00 pm - West Hall, Auditorium B Lecture by Dr. Jeffrey Alexander (Yale University). Organized by CASAR. |
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Invitation to Attend the European Financial Leadership Seminar | |
| The European Financial Leadership
Seminar will expose you to real life business case studies, thus developing
your strategy and drive decisions, together with top students from
all over the world. For More details and on-line application: www.joinPG.com/efs hia Myntti, AUB extension 4653 or email: cmyntti@aub.edu.lb |
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English Entrance Examinations | |
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1 Friday 28 March 2008, 10 am - 2 pm Session 2 Saturday 29 March 2008, 10 am - 2 pm Registration: March 25-27, 9 am - 1 pm, Nicely Hall Room 501 Documents needed for registration: 1. Two passport-size photographs 2. Identity card 3. Testing fee of 50,000 LL. 4. Receipt of the application form |
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AUB Bookstore Bliss Building | |
| 8 am to 6 pm. 2390/1. The state-of-the-art copy center is at AUB ext. 2394. | ||
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Earthquakes! What to Do? | |
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EARTHQUAKE: a. Take cover under desk-table-or doorway, keep head and neck protected. b. Stay away from windows, shelving, or equipment which can present a cutting, crushing, hitting or fall danger. c. Stay where you are, Do Not Run Outside while quake is in progress, you may risk falling dangers. d. If outside, stay away from building if possible. e. Evacuate only after quake has ended, assist and be part of evacuation team. f. Do not use elevators and check stairwells for integrity before using. AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE - Possibility of Aftershocks a. Move to areas away from windows, toward the interior of building. b. Be prepared for aftershocks-Do Not Return to your work area until directed. c. Give first aid to the injured - take work area first aid kit with you when evacuation is necessary. d. Do not move victims unless necessary to prevent further injury. e. Notify management and emergency personnel of any thing which you believe needs to be brought to their immediate attention. f. Be prepared to evacuate and follow management and emergency personnel direction. |
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AUB Planner 2007-08 | |
| Treat yourself to a gift that
serves you from Christmas to Christmas. Get the AUB Planner 2007-08.
It is on sale at the AUB bookstore and can be ordered from the Supply
Department. For more information Contact the Office of Information and Public Relations at AUB, extension 2670 or e-mail: information@aub.edu.lb |
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Web 2.0 Seminars | |
| March 12
and 13 "Do more than just retrieve information..." The Academic Computing Center invites you to attend keynote presentations on the following: YouTube ~ Flickr ~ Del.icio.us ~ Google Notebook Blogger ~ Google Reader ~ Omea Reader ~ Wikis March 12 - starting at 2 pm 1. Introduction 2. Wikis 3. YouTube 4. Del.icio.us March13 - starting at 2 pm 1. Introduction 2. RSS: Google Reader/Omea Reader 3. Flickr 4. Notebook 5. Blogs All Are Welcome |
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XV Al Bustan Festival March Program | |
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1 March, CRYSTAL GARDEN Fundraising Gala performance and dinner Kinga Dobay, mezzo soprano Roger Braun, piano The London K&T Jazz Trio Melinda Hughes, soprano Sunday 2 - THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST GEORGE, BATROUN 19h00 The Prague Chamber Choir, a cappella A Concerto of Voices Lubomir Matl, choirmaster A magical evening to remember. Tuesday 4 Danjulo Ishizaka, cello Norie Takahashi, piano Two is Company Beethoven Cello & Piano Sonata in A-major Barber Piano Sonata Bach Solo Cello Suite Nr. 2, in D-minor Rachmaninov Cello & Piano Sonata in G-minor Thursday 6 Stepanida Borisova, vocals Hubl Greiner, drums and electronics Roman Bunka, guitar Mohamed Badawi, vocals, oud and percussion From the depth of Siberia A truly globalised performance Shaman Music Friday 7 - CRYSTAL GARDEN Mazaher Zar Music From the Heart of Egypt Fatma Abou Elella, singer Fatma Khalil Darwish, drum & voice Nour El Sabah Abdel Aziz, duff & voice Nadia Salem, duff & voice Awatef Mohamed Mabrouk Koheya, duff & voice Hassan Dakrouni, tanboura & drum Raafat Moustafa Farrag, tanboura & duff Sturday 8 Jerez Le Cam Ensemble The Sounds of Buenos Aires Tango Imaginario Sunday 9 March - ASSEMBLY HALL, Angelika Genova and Liuben Dimitrov Two pianos, one passion The prize-winning duo: Genova and Dimitrov from Bulgaria and Greece bring passion and elegance to everything they do. The movie "Two Pianos, One Passion" was broadcast on USA television by CBS. "A formidable pair with amazing dexterity and subtlety" The Miami Herald, USA "A pianistic fireworks display" Frankfuter Allgemeine Zeitung Maurice Ravel, Daphnis & Chloe Franz Liszt, Reminiscences de Don Juan Leonard Bernstein, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Maurice Ravel Rhapsodie Espagnole Monday 10 Compagnie de Dance Thor D'ORIENT, visions of the Near East in motion Eight male dancers present a vivid impression of Arabia in three tableaux: The Hammam, The Sahara and The Feast. Wednesday 12 CHURCH OF MAR SABA, - EDDE-BATROUN 19h00 Ophélie Gaillard , cello Solo Bach From Switzerland: Ophélie Gaillard plays J. S. Bach's solo suites, in a church built by the Crusaders on an ancient Roman Temple! The music will reflect the history and architecture of the place. Friday 14, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 African Spirit Soweto Gospel Choir Note All Performances take place in the Emile Bustani Auditorium unless otherwise stated. All Performances start at 20h30 unless otherwise stated. Programme, venues and prices are subject to change without prior notice. Booking on line: http://www.albustanfestival.com E-mail: festival@albustan-lb.com Tel: 03/752000-8, 04/972980/1/2 |
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The AUBMC Coffee Shop | |
| The AUBMC Coffee Shop serves
breakfast and lunch From Monday till Friday, from 9 am to 3:30 am.
Special prices for students. Managed by AUBMC Women's Auxiliary volunteers
since 1950. For information ext. 6150-1. Proceeds go to needy AUBMC patients. |
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Smoke-Free Areas | |
| As of January 1,
2008 the Charles Hostler Student Center, the Green Field, Van Dyck
courtyard, Saab Medical Library Plaza, Building 56 garden, College
Hall breeze way, and Jafet Plaza are smoke free areas. Details: In recognition of the severe health risks associated with smoking and secondary smoke, and in the interests of promoting a healthy and smoke-free environment, all university buildings except for private residences were declared smoke free, effective October 16, 2000. The AUB smoking policy which is published on the AUB web pages http://pnp.aub.edu.lb/general/smoking goes on to say that to prevent contamination of smoke free areas by secondhand smoke, smoking is prohibited in the vicinity of windows and doorways of university buildings. In addition the following outdoor public spaces are designated "smoke-free" effective January 1, 2008: a. Charles Hostler Center: all outdoor areas bounded by and/or in the immediate vicinity of the Athletic Center and Auditorium. b. Green Field: the entire area of the Green Field including the bleachers. c. Van Dyck Building courtyard. d. Saab Medical Library Plaza e. Building 56: garden. f. College Hall breeze way and Jafet Plaza The University intends to gradually expand "smoke-free" areas on campus, including in student dormitories. Please help keep our campus clean and healthy by refraining from smoking except in designated areas and by disposing of cigarette butts in appropriate receptacles. We count on you to keep AUB the leader in all disciplines. |
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Coming Soon |
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| March 18,
6:00 pm - West Hall Auditorium B Lecture by Dr. Hisham Ahmed (St. Mary's College): "American Foreign Policy toward Palestine before 1948: Reflections on Palestinian Self-Determination Today". Organized by CASAR. March 25, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Auditorium B, West Hall Lecture by Dr. Jad Chaaban and Mr. Salah Tabbara: "Climate Change and Carbon Emissions trading and its Implications in the Arab World". Organized by The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs. |
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The 7th FEA Student Conference | |
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The 7th FEA Student Conference (FEASC7) will be held at FEA on
may 21 and 22, 2008. |
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Off Campus | |
| Folklore "dabkeh"
Class by Omar Rajeh now at MT Dance Space. Location: Maqamat Theater Dance, Rasamny Bldg, Floor 5 Hamra Main Street. For more information call 01-343834 Or visit website: www.maqamat.org |
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Healthy Basket | |
| Organic food at FAFS Pilot Plant sales area EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 1 pm | ||
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Volunteers Are Needed | |
| Volunteers Are Needed to help
in administering the Tobacco Free Campus Initiative (TFCI) survey.
For those interested and for information contact Nabil Hasan at AUB ext. 4669 or email: nah26@aub.edu.lb. |
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The Yoga Club | |
| The Yoga Club has resumed its
classes in Mary Dodge (next to Murex Dorms). Classes are held every Wednesday and Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Come stretch, relax, and learn proper breathing technique. Beginners are welcome. Information in West Hall. |
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The Neighborhood Initiative | |
| The Neighborhood Initiative is looking for a volunteer coordinator for an exciting CULTURAL ITINERARY in the neighborhood. This would most likely involve a series of events in different parts of the neighborhood beginning in fall 2008. For information, contact Cynt. | ||
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BargainBox | |
| Open 9:00 am-11:50 noon, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Fridays. Opposite the Medical Library. AUB ext. 6156. Proceeds go to needy AUBMC patients. |
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Do You Know! | |
| Dr. Harvey Porter, who joined the Syrian Protestant College in 1870 and taught a wide range of subjects, was appointed College Librarian in 1880. Shukri Malouf was appointed Assistant Librarian in 1891, being succeeded by Shukri Kassab in 1910. That same year, Dr. Charles Lyman Carhart succeeded Dr. Porter as College Librarian. Mulhim Bitar was appointed Assistant Librarian in 1911 and held this position for 43 years. This was the longest term ever served by any library staff member. | ||
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Credits | |
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The AUB Calendar is a semi-monthly publication, issued by the Office
of Information and Public Relations and covering extra-curricular
activities on AUB Campus. For information, contact Mrs. Hassana
Tabbara, Office of Information and Public Relations, Ada Dodge Hall,
ext. 2670, 2671, |
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