| 15 April 2008 | Issue 13/2007-2008 | ARCHIVE |
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Dated Events | |
| Tuesday,
April 15, 5:00 pm - West Hall Auditorium B Forum: "Climate Change and the Arab World: Effects and Practical Implications for Water, Land, Food, and Urbanism", by George J. Nasr, PhD, professor, Faculty of Engineering, Lebanese University. Organized by Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at AUB. This is the sixth event of the institute's program: "The Research and Policy Forum on Climate Change and Environment in the Arab World". Tuesday 15, 5:00 pm - Chemistry Department, Room 101 Seminar: "Boranphosphate modified siRNA for Use in RNA Interference Against Humanpapillomavirus," by Laura Moussa, PhD candidate at Duke University. Organized by the Chemistry Department Latin Night - Even Hotter Than Before! Tuesday 15, 7:30 pm - Green Oval The AUB Latino Dance Club presents its annual dance show followed by live Latin band performance by Latino Loco, where all are invited to dance. Wednesday 16, 4:00 pm - Chemistry Department, Room 101 Seminar: "Single Molecule Studies in Nanoscience and Nanomachine," by Dr. Digambara Patra. Organized by the Chemistry Department. Wednesday 16, 5:30 p m - AUB Museum Illustrated lecture in French entitled "Les Ituréens: Un peuple du Liban (IIem siècle av. J.C - IIem siècle ap. J.C)" by M. Julien Aliquot researcher at the French Institute of the Near East. Hourly paying parking available, opposite St Jude Hospital. Organized by Society of the Friends of the AUB Museum. Wednesday 16, 6:00 pm - West Hall, Auditorium B Lecture: "The Lebanese Abroad: Leaving and Locating the Levant in Mexican History" by Dr. Theresa Alfaro-Velcamp, Associate Prof. of History at Sonoma State University in California. Organized by CASAR. Thursday 17, 4:00 pm - AUB Faculty 1 Building Dr. Khalil Mekkawi, president of the WAAAUB Board of Directors, cordially invites AUB alumni to the WAAAUB Open House. AUB alumni will have the chance to meet and be briefed on WAAAUB progress and activities for 2008. RSVP to Lina Faraj at la45@aub.edu.lb Saturday 19, 9 am to 1 noon- Issam Fares Hall Second Medical Research Day, organized by the Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE), in collaboration with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and the Resident Staff Organization (RSO). The activity consists of a series of presentations by AUB Faculty of Medicine researchers that will introduce faculty, staff and students to the ongoing basic, translational and clinical research at the faculty and will clarify the possibilities of graduate and student participation in these projects. The day will consist of oral presentations and a poster exhibition presented by professors, research assistants, graduate students and post doctoral research fellows. Tuesday 22, 6:00 pm - West Hall, Bathish Auditorium Lecture: "Hollywood's Reel Bad Arabs: Problems and Prospects" by Dr. Jack Shaheen, Southern Illinois University (Emeritus). Organized by CASAR. Thursday 24, 8:00 pm - Assembly Hall Concert by Robert Lerch (flute) and Jefim Gronwald (piano) from Germany. Program includes: Bach, Prokofjew, Taffanel, Reinecke and Borne. Organized by German-Lebanese Cultural Center. All are welcome. Thursday May 1 Labor Day (holiday). |
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Coming Soon | |
| Tuesday
May 6, 6:00 pm - West Hall, room 204 Lecture: "Beauty without borders and (other) feminisms", by Dr. Malini Johar Scheuller, University of Florida. Organized by CASAR. Tuesday May 6, 8:00 pm - Assembly Hall Concert by Bernardücker (piano), and Werner Hussendörfer (clarinet). Program includes: Mozart, Schumann, Messiaen, Debussy and Poulenc. Organized by German-Lebanese Cultural Center-Jounieh. All are welcome. Tuesday May 20, 8:00 pm - Assembly Hall Under the auspices of the Swiss Embassy in Lebanon, Kulturzentrum presents "Ensemble Libano-Swisse." Program includes Blavet, Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Popp, Kohler, Poulenc, Sarasate, and Beethoven. All are welcome. |
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Children's Cancer Center
of Lebanon |
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| Living with Cancer is a Battle! We strive to WIN You can make a difference by helping us win the battle over cancer Check out our new website with all our latest updates. www.cccl.org.lb The center works in close association with the American University of Beirut, Medical Center (AUBMC). |
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Proceeds support needy AUBMC patients | |
| 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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Send your news to the AUB Calendar | |
| Office of Information and Public
Relations, or by email at: information@aub.edu.lb Comments and suggestions are welcome. Your notice should include date, time, activity, organizer, location and charges.Healthy Basket: Organic food at FAFS Pilot Plant sales area EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 1 pm. |
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Water Shortage! | |
| We are currently experiencing
water shortage and our backup reservoirs are being depleted. Until
our reserves are back to normal we URGE you to conserve on water consumption. Sorry for the inconvenience and we will let you know as soon as things are back to normal. AUB-Physical Plant Ext. 2010 |
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AUB Art Club Exhibition: Explore the Creativity Within You | |
| April 14-17, from 9:00 am to
5:00 pm West Hall, balcony facing Bathish Auditorium |
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Smoke-Free Areas | |
| a. Hostler Center:
all outdoor areas bounded by/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 breezeway - Jafet Plaza. |
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WAAAUB Open House | |
| Thursday April 17, 4:00 pm AUB Faculty 1 Building |
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Poster Competition | |
| The Tobacco Free Campus Initiative is having a competition for best poster on tobacco related issues: Open to students only. Contact us at sk74@aub.edu.lb or AUB ext. 4673 to learn about the prize! | ||
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Arabic Collections at the Libraries | |
| Jafet Library - Exhibition
Gallery Books, journals, and images from the growing Arabic Collections are on display in the Exhibition Gallery at Jafet Library. The exhibition runs until April 18, 2008, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. |
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35th Annual Folk Dance Festival | |
| Sunday May
25 The AUB Folk Dance Festival Committee is glad to invite you to the 35th AUB Folk Dance Festival on Sunday May 25, 2008. The festival brings students from different schools, and different areas together in a spirit of cooperation and friendship to make the festival a continuous success. Enjoy many dances from around the world. For further information please call ext: 2514 Folk Dance Festival. |
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Off Campus | |
| Until April
18 - Haigazian Art Center - Matossian Gallery The painting exhibition "Let the Earth Breathe" presenting the works of nine Lebanese artists: Ghassan Ghazal, Joseph Honein, Mona Jabbour, Charles Khoury, Jacqueline Ohanian, Raouf Rifai, Arwa Seifeddine, Missak Terzian, Anita Toutikian continues until Friday April 18, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, except Sundays. Until April 20 - Masrah Al Madina, Metropolis cinema, Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Estral Center, Agial Art Gallery, Planet Discovery exhibition Hall, Saint-Joseph Church Crypt, and Bernard Khoury Architecture Studio. "Home Works IV" A forum on cultural practices. Exhibitions, lectures, panels, dance, performances, film and video screenings, and publications. Attendance is open to all and free of charge. For information: +961 1 360251/ +961 3 038428. www.ashkalalwan.org Until April 23 - Hamra, Lyon Street, Mansour bldg. The exhibition by Leila Kanso will continue until April 23. Open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information: 01-752616, fax: 01-752617, e-mail: al-madahouse@idm.net.lb Until April 27 - Babel Theater, Marignan Center, Hamra The painting exhibition "Vanishing" by Helen Karam, painter and fine arts teacher at AUB continues through April 27, daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm except Sundays. Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 pm - Haigazian University Kantari Lecture by Dr. Arda Jebejian: "Linguistic Challenges of the Armenian Diaspora in Lebanon: Implications for the Resolution of a Crime Still Denied". Organized by the Cultural Hour of Haigazian University, Beirut. Until May 3, 8:30 pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday - Russia Cultural Center - Verdun Play: "Funny Man's Dream" by Dostoyevsky, prepared and directed by Dr. Talal Darajani. For more information and tickets call: 01-790212 and 03-752797. Until May 10 - Al-Nahr Street (next to EDL), Kettaneh Bldg. Tel: 03-399606 Photography exhibition: "Immaterial World" by Nadim Asfar. Organized by Naïla Kettaneh Kunigk and Sandra Dagher. Open daily Monday to Saturday from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm May 27-31, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Beirut Hippodrome The Garden Show and Spring Festival. Free entrance for all women with flower names. For more comfort, please wear walking shoes. No dogs allowed. www.the-gardenshow.com |
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Research Assistance for papers and projects is available at the University Libraries | |
| In person at the Reference
Desk By e-mail: jftref@aub.edu.lb By telephone: Extention: 2620/1 |
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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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The 2008 Annual Job Fair at AUB | |
| AUB is holding
its annual Job Fair on Campus on Thursday, May 8, from 12:00 noon
until 7:00 pm and Friday, May 9, 2008 from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm.
All registered students and AUB graduates are invited to attend, for
job opportunities and summer internships. All are strongly advised
to get copies of their resumes and cover letters. Many firms have recruited AUB graduates through their participation in previous Job Fairs and found it to be of significant value. The Job Fair provides graduating seniors and interested AUB graduates with the opportunity to meet representatives of various potential employers and to discuss career endeavors. For more information call: Dr. Maryam Ghandour Career and Placement Services Student Affairs West Hall, Room 115 Tel/Fax (Direct line): +961 1 744 488 Tel: +961 1 350000/374444 Ext: 3172 Email: mg03@aub.edu.lb Website: http://staff.aub.edu.lb/~websao/ cps/index.html |
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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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The Bargain Box | |
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The Bargain Box offers a variety of lovely presents at very low
prices. |
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Beirut Marathon Association | |
| VIVICITTA . . . . Run for Peace May 25, 2008 Students races 5Km International half-marathon 21Km Deadline for registration May 16, 2008 Registration center: Beirut Marathon Association - Hazmieh ABC - Ashrafiyeh LibanPost (all branches) |
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Goethe-Institut new address | |
| We have moved to a new location.
Starting from April 1st, the Goethe-Institut's new address is: Berytech Building, 7th floor Damascus Road, Beirut Tel: 01-422 291 Fax: 01-422 294 The Goethe-Institut's library is closed until further notice. Lent media can still be returned to our reception in the new building. The date for the reopening will be published soon. The German language courses will resume shortly, probably on April 21st. Details regarding enrolment dates and locations will be available on our website. We are looking forward to welcome you to our new offices! |
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Movement to make smoke-free zones in public places in Beirut | |
| This is a group 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. Please e-mail your ideas to get the movement going to: ma110@aub.edu.lb |
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Fulbright Student Scholarships
Offered by the US Embassy |
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| Lebanese professionals and
students who want to pursue a Master's degree at a university in the
U.S.A. are eligible to apply Application deadline: May 5, 2008 For information and details about the scholarship, contact: AMIDEAST/Lebanon Phone: 01-989901 ext 162 Bazerkan Building, Nijmeh Square Web: www.amideast.org/lebanon |
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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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The AUBMC Coffee Shop | |
| The AUBMC Coffee Shop serves breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 am. Special prices for students. Managed by AUBMC Women's Auxiliary volunteers since 1950. For information: ext. 6150/1. | ||
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Physical Plant Help Desk | |
| Call 2015 or email: pphd@aub.edu.lb | ||
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Be Kind to Animals Week® | |
| May 4 to 10, 2008 | ||
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Do You Know! | |
| Outlook, the official student
newspaper of AUB, first appeared on November 11, 1949. It began as
a four-page black and white weekly, with circulation limited to the
campus. At the time the publication was self-sponsored and relied
heavily on advertising for support. Outlook's solid foundations began
to weaken in the early 1970s, affected by the increasing political
turbulence. Its issue of May 11, 1974 was followed by a 23-year long
suspension. It reappeared on May 6, 1997, in 24 pages, four of them in full color, and has been appearing regularly since then. |
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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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