| 15 March 2008 | Issue 11/2007-2008 | Happy Easter | ARCHIVE |
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Dated Events | |
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March 17 - 4:00 pm - CAMS, College Hall, Room 416 Seminar: "Polylogarithmic independence can fool DNF formulas," by Louay Bazzi, Electrical Engineering Department, AUB. Organized by The Center for Advanced Mathematical Sciences (CAMS). Monday 17, 4:00 pm - Van Dyck, Room 309 Seminar: "Bedouin in Lebanon and Jordan: Improving Access to and Quality of Reproductive and Child Health Care to Marginal Peoples" by Dr. Dawn Chatty, Reader in Anthropology and Forced Migration, University of Oxford, UK. Organized by CRPH. Tuesday 18, 3:30 pm - West Hall, Room 204 Lecture by Dr. Paul Newson, University of Leicester: ""Imperialism, Cultural Ideals and Customs: The Rural Landscape of the Roman Near East". Presented by the History and Archaeology Department at AUB. Dr. Paul Newson earned his PhD in Archaeology in 2002 from the University of Leicester where he is currently teaching. His thesis dealt with settlement, land use and water management systems in Roman Arabia. Tuesday 18, 5:00 pm - Nicely Hall, Room 316 Lecture: "Monetary Policy Transmission and Targeting Mechanisms in the MENA Region" by Dr. Simon Neaime. Organized by The Institute of Financial Economics and the Department of Economics. Tuesday 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. Wednesday 19, 5:30 pm - AUB Museum Illustrated lecture: "The Byzantine World of Petra: The Churches and Papyrus Scrolls", by Dr. Barbara A. Porter, Director of the American Center of Oriental Research. Organized by the Society of the Friends of the AUB Museum. Hourly paying parking available, opposite St Jude Hospital. Thursday 20 Prophet's birthday (holiday). Friday 21 Good Friday (holiday). Tuesday 25, 4:30 pm - West Hall Auditorium B 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. Wednesday 26, 8:30 pm - Assembly Hall Concert by Rami Khalifeh: "Chaos". Tickets on sale at La CD-theque both Ashrafyeh and Hamra branches, and the Beirut Heritage Club (AUB). Organized by IRAB in collaboration with "Beirut Heritage Club. For more information call: 03-284715. Thursday 27, 12:00 pm - West Hall Lecture: "Cervical Cancer Prevention," by Dr. Camille Aizarani, MD, Family Medicine. All are welcome. Presented by University Health Services (UHS). Saturday March 29/Sunday March 30 Summer hours begin; continue until October 25/October 26. Saturday 29, 8 :00 pm - Assembly Hall Zaki Nassif concert by Al-Fayhaa choir. Presented by the Zaki Nassif Music Program. Organized by Development Office at AUB. |
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Off Campus | |
| Friday 21,
8:30 pm - Dawwari Shams Cultural Center Theater, Tayyuni, Near
Beirut's Open University Music concert by Imad Ayyoub in the memory of Sayyed Darwish. For more details call: 03-930618 and 01-381290. Thursday, March 27, 7:00 pm - Haigazian University Auditorium Lecture by Dr. Kristine Ajroush, Visiting Fulbright Scholar, on "Building Civil Society through the Study of Aging". Organized by the Cultural Hour at Haigazian University Auditorium, Kantari. For more details call: 01-349230 ext 329. |
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Join the AUB Student Clubs | |
| * Animal Welfare * Arab Heritage * Art Club * AUB Folk Dance * Awareness * Back to Roots * Beirut Heritage * Bekaa Cultural * Book * Camping and Hiking * Ciné * Civic Welfare League * Communication * South Cultural * Culture Development * Debate * Drama * EDU Hits * Egyptian Cultural * Environment * Entrepreneurship * Finance * Freedom * Gulf * Health Education * Human Rights & Peace * IMUN * International Students * Jordanian Cultural * Latino Dance Club * Leadership & Ethics * Lebanese Armenian Heritage * Lebanese Heritage * Lebanese Mission * Lebanese Red Cross * Makassed Alumni * Music * Palestinian Cultural * Photography * Poetry * Saudi Cultural * Social Support for Special People * Social * Space & Science * Syrian Cultural * Toastmaster * UNSECO * Women's Rights * Youth * Yoga Contact: Wadad Husseini, West Hall, Student Affairs. |
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UNDP Peace Building Project | |
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Strategy for Conflict Prevention in Lebanon Find out how your leadership and communication skills can make a difference: Join our training program on the Role of Youth in Peace Building. The Program will include a specially designed training curriculum for students in Conflict Resolution and Creative Problem Solving Techniques. Applications can be downloaded from the UNDP website: www.undp.org.lb The deadline for submitting applications is 31 March 2008. |
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Smoke-Free Areas | |
| 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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AUB Periodicals Available On-line | |
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MainGate:
http://staff.aub.edu.lb/~webmgate/ AUB Bulletin Today: http://www.aub.edu.lb/~webbultn/ AUBMC News: http://www.aub.edu.lb/aubmc Outlook: http://www.aub.edu.lb/outlook AUB Calendar of Events: http://wwwlb.aub.edu.lb/~webinfo/calendar/ |
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Mother's Day at the Bargain Box | |
| The Bargain Box offers a
variety of lovely presents at very low prices. Open 9:00 am-12:00 noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. Opposite the Medical Library. Ext. 6156. Proceeds support needy AUBMC patients. |
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Coming Soon | |
| Tuesday
April 1, 6 :00 pm - West Hall Auditorium B Lecture by Dr. Omar Blaik, President and CEO of U3 Ventures, on "Urban Anchors, Models of Engagement". Organized by CASAR. Thursday April 3, 6 :00 pm - West Hall Auditorium B Lecture by Dr. Ali Abu Nimah, University of Chicago, on "After Bush: Will US policy towards the Middle East change?". Organized by CASAR. |
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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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Healthy Basket | |
| Organic food at FAFS Pilot Plant sales area EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 1 pm. | ||
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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 Cynthia Myntti, AUB extension 4653 or email: cmyntti@aub.edu.lb. |
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The AUBMC Coffee Shop | |
| The AUBMC Coffee Shop serves
breakfast and lunch from Monday to 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 support needy AUBMC patients. |
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Be Kind to Animals Week® | |
| May 4 to 10, 2008 | ||
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Send Us Your News | |
| This calendar is intended as
a service to the community. Please help us make it as useful as
possible by sending advance notice of any activity to the AUB
Calendar - Office of Information and Public Relations, or by e-mail
at:
information@aub.edu.lb Comments and suggestions are welcome. Your notice should include date, time, activity, organizer, location, charges and comments. |
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FEASC 7 | |
| The 7th FEA
Student Conference (FEASC) will be held at the Faculty of
Engineering and Architecture (FEA) on may 21 and 22, 2008. Important dates: Submission of Abstracts Friday March 14 Feedback on Submitted Abstracts Wednesday March 26 Submission of Full Paper Wednesday April 16 Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper Wednesday April 30 Submission of Final Version of Full Paper Wednesday May 7 |
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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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Movement to make smoke-free zones in public places in Beirut | |
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A group has been formed to lobby owners of public places to [at
least] create smoke-free areas so that non-smokers don't have to
suffer when they go out. |
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The Writing Center Is Open | |
| Writing a research paper?
Essay? CV? The Writing Center is here for you! Tutors are available
Monday-Friday 9 am-3 pm (Tuesday 11 am-5 pm). Students are welcome to walk-in or make an appointment by calling AUB ext. 3157 or emailing writing@aub.edu.lb |
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www.ahlein.net | |
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Ahlein.net
is a FREE service that helps you find apartments for rent or for
sale in Beirut or anywhere else in the Middle-East. Anyone can post or view listings for FREE. |
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Athletics Department Dance Classes Resumed | |
| The Athletics Department
dance classes are back; come join the fun in West Hall. Wednesdays at 6:30 pm: Chachacha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Tango, and much more! Thursdays at 6:30 pm: Salsa, Bachata. Be part of the AUB dancing experience!! |
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Physical Plant | |
| Help Desk Call 2015 or e-mail: pphd@aub.edu.lb |
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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. | ||
| 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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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 |
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English Entrance Examinations | |
| Session 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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Do You Know! | |
| The Workers and Staff
Syndicate of AUB was established in 1960. The late Mr. John Saba was
elected its first president in January 1961 and held this position
until he passed away on April 6, 1990. At the time of its establishment, the Syndicate had 900 members. By 1990, the number had increased to 1,400 members. John Saba had received Lebanon's Medal of Labor in 1975. After his death, he was posthumously awarded the Golden Labor Medal for his distinguished services by Prime Minister Salim Hoss. |
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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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