Announcements

Registration for Summer I 2007

Advising and registration for Summer Module I will take place as of June 21. Please check the registration schedule and the instructions found on the Registrar’s page.

Computer Science: Project Demos

The Computer Science and Mathematics Division in Beirut is organizing an event for senior computer science students to expose their final projects to the university community, June 8, 2007. Presentations will take place 8:40 a.m.–12:40 p.m. in BB904; demonstrations will be done from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Sage 103 and 101. All are invited to attend and participate in evaluating the projects, and nominating candidates for the Best Project award.

Fine Arts Exhibition

The Arts & Communication Division invites the LAU community to the annual student art exhibition, June 5–10, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sheikh Zayed Gallery, Safadi Fine Arts Building, Beirut campus. The opening will take place June 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Graphic Design Exhibition: "White"

The Graphic Design faculty in Beirut presents “White,” this year’s student exhibition, opening Thursday June 14, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in Sheikh Zayed Gallery, Safadi Fine Arts Building, Beirut campus. The exhibit will open daily until June 22 (except Sunday) from 12 to 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Graphic Design Exhibition: "Fusion"

The Humanities Division in Byblos invites the community to the Graphic Design Department’s student exhibition, entitled “Fusion,” opening on June 4, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Rima Hourani Exhibition Room, Zakhem Engineering Hall 301. The exhibit will remain open until June 8, daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call 09 547 254/63 (ask for the Graphic Design Department).

Major Theater Production: "El Mouharrej"

The Arts & Communication Division presents “El Mouharrej” (The Clown), the spring major theater production, May 17-20 and May 24-27 at 8:30 p.m. in the Gulbenkian Theater, Beirut Campus. Tickets costing L.L. 5,000 and L.L. 10,000 are available at the theater’s ticket booth.

“المهرّج” (The Clown)

Text by Mohamad El Maghout
Directed and adapted by Lina Abyad
In Arabic

The Clown

During a theater performance, a lame clown derides Abdul Rahman El Dakal, the conqueror of Andalusia. Offended, the Umayyad warrior asks him to meet in the afterlife.

The comedian informed him that he was only repeating a text written by authors who slump for hours in cafes discussing difficulties of life, creation and civilization.

Abdul Rahman El Dakal, Aka Sakr Koreish, was intrigued: Do his descendants enjoy such a civilization? The comedian shows him modern civilization, but does not mention the fact that XX1st century Arabs are only consumers. Despite this misunderstanding, the Umayyad was relieved: the descendants are on a par with the ancestors.

Dazzled by this young man, Koreich suggested naming him governor of one of the provinces conquered by Arabs. He learns then that Andalusia, Iskandaroun and Palestine were lost: “What about the people?”, cries out the warrior. “What about the people?” The clown explains to him that the secret police of various Arab regimes have permanently destroyed the valiance and courage of these people, and transformed them into “millions of rabbits and cockroaches.”

Devastated, El Dakal decides to personally conquer back Palestine, the most sacred of lands.

But he is arrested at the borders of the Arab world. No one recognizes him. Against all odds, the cruel conqueror is seized by his bloody past. The ambassador of Spain proposes a trade-in: Abdul Rahman el Dakal against 30 thousand tons of onions.

A black farce of resounding contemporaneousness.

Artistic Team:

Director & costume designer: Lina Abyad
Production manager: Hala Masri
Set designer: Hana Fakhoury
Costume designer of the second Act: Claire Meshref
Make-up designer: Nabil Ammash
Props designer: Ghina Sibaii
Poster, program & tickets designer: Lina Hakim

Health for All

The School of Pharmacy’s “NAPHASS” club is organizing a health event offering free screening for diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, chronic neck/back pain, and more, May 4, 2007 starting at 11 a.m. on the Byblos campus. For details, see the event’s program.

Student theater production: "Equus"

The Arts and Communication Division invites the community to “Equus,” a student production based on a play by Peter Shaffer, Thursday April 26 and Friday April 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut Campus. The theater doors will be locked at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available the same day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Gulbenkian Theater ticket booth.

Lecture

The LAU Student Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) is organizing a series of lectures for 2007. The first one will be given by Mr. Fadi Abboud, President of the Lebanese Industrialists Association, on Friday April 27, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. in Selina Korban Auditorium, Byblos Campus.

Seminar in computer science

The Computer Science and Mathematics Division in Byblos announces a seminar entitled “Improving rule-based software component quality estimation models: case of stability” to be conducted by Dr. Danielle Azar, April 24, 2007, 3:30 p.m., Science Bldg. Auditorium, Byblos Campus.

Abstract: Assessing software quality is fundamental in the software developing field. Most software characteristics (such as maintainability, reusability, stability, etc.) cannot be measured before the product is used for a certain period of time, but they can be predicted or estimated based on other measurable attributes (such as cohesion, coupling, and size). Software quality estimation models, in particular rule-based ones, have been extensively used. But the accuracy of these models deteriorates when they are used on new or unseen data. In this talk, we propose a genetic algorithm-based approach to improve the accuracy of such models on new data and we focus on one particular software quality, namely stability of OOP classes.

Concert: Al Foursan Al Arba'a

The Beirut Chapter of the Alumni Association presents a concert by Al Foursan Al Arba’a, singers of “Zou’ama Fallou,” on April 30, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. Place: Irwin Hall, Beirut Campus. Tickets for L.L. 15,000 and L.L. 40,000 are available at the Continuing Education Program Office, Room G008, Nicol Hall, Beirut Campus. Phone: (01) 786456 or (03) 791314, ext. 1676.

Easter holiday

University offices will be closed on April 6, 7 and 9, 2007.

Library schedule

The Riyad Nassar Library will maintain a regular schedule (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) on Saturday April 7, 2007.

ID cards

IDs for Beirut campus faculty, staff and students will be issued on March 28 and 29, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Nicol Hall GF. Students must bring an original identity card or passport.

Seminar: Pile Design Methods

The Department of Civil Engineering invites all to attend a seminar on “Static and Dynamic Pile Design Methods” to be conducted by Dr. Grace Abou Jaoude, Friday March 30, 2007, 12:00 p.m., Science Auditorium, Byblos campus. (Lecture abstract and short bio of Dr. Abou Jaoude)

Mailbox keys

Beirut campus students may pick up their mailbox keys as of Tuesday March 20, 2007 on the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 noon and 1–4 p.m. Make sure to bring a valid ID.

Financial Aid for Spring 2007

If you wish to benefit from financial aid in spring 2007, please pass by the Study Room (Nicol Hall, Ground Floor) to sign your letters, activate your financial aid and receive your Assignment Sheet between Monday March 5, 2007 and Friday March 9, 2007 (9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.).

Certified Information Systems Auditor information

LAU’s Continuing Education Program and ISACA Lebanon cordially invite you to a Q & A session to explain the benefits of attaining the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification which has grown to be globally recognized and adopted as a symbol of achievement in the area of IS auditing, control and security. (CISA Course Brochure)

Date: Friday February 23, 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: LAU Beirut Campus, School of Business, BB 904

Please confirm your attendance:
Phone: 01-786456/464 Ext 1390
Email: cep.beirut@lau.edu.lb

Advising and registration for Spring 2007

• Advising: Feb. 19–23
• Registration for new students: Feb. 20–23
• Registration for returnees: Feb. 23
• Late registration and Drop/Add: Feb 26. – March 2

See also: Instructions for Web-Based Registration and detailed schedule.

Web-based training: Wastewater

The last web-based training course for professionals in the management, treatment and reuse of wastewater, will take place April 11–June 6, 2007. Engineering faculty members and those interested in environmental sciences are encouraged to participate. The course is part of a European Union-funded initiative that is being carried out by LAU in partnership with other universities.

The deadline to apply for this course is March 31, 2007.

The general objectives of the course are to inform participants about new technologies focused on sustainability and water reuse in rural areas of the Mediterranean countries, and to improve know-how transfer between these countries. Web-based training offers flexible timing and location independence for the convenience of professionals. Participants can contact international experts via online chat and forums. Course details.

Seminars: Family and Entrepreneurial Business

The Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business is organizing the following programs:

Family Financial Success: Privilege with Responsibility, March 27-28, 2007

Valuation of Family Companies: Preparing for Exit; Implications for Buyers, Sellers and Wealth Planners
led by Mr. Gary Brooks, on May 2-May 3, 2007
Program (PDF) / Registration form (PDF)

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Science Building, Room 607, Byblos Campus.

Participants will receive certificates of attendance at the end of the program.

Conference: "Corporate Governance of Family Firms in the Insurance Industry"

The Association des Companies d’Assurances au Liban (ACAL), in cooperation with LAU’s Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business (IFEB), announce a conference entitled “Corporate Governance of Family Firms in the Insurance Industry,” scheduled for February 15, 2007 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The program is sponsored by ACAL and organized by IFEB. It will be held at the ACAL Offices in Hazmieh, Jisr El Bacha. A detailed program (PDF) is available.

This event is restricted to owners of family business in the insurance sector. It is open to LAU faculty members (free of charge).

Fall 2006 calendar changes

Due to loss of class days, the calendar has been adjusted, affecting classes, advising, registration and final exams. Get the details.

Holiday

LAU will be closed on Tuesday January 30, 2007 marking Ashoura.

Les Diseurs (rescheduled)

The Beirut Chapter of the Alumni Association presents Les Diseurs in “A Baabda Wahad,” Thursday February 1, 2007 at 8:00 p.m., Irwin Hall, Beirut campus. Ticket price: L.L. 15,000, 30,000 and 40,000, available at the Continuing Education Program office, Nicol G008, Beirut campus. Phone extension 1676.

Course withdrawal deadline

The deadline to withdraw from courses for fall 2006 has been extended to Wednesday January 31 Friday February 2, 2007.

Advising and registration for spring 2007

Advising will take place January 24–31, 2007 and February 19–23, 2007.

Registration will be open January 26–February 2 and February 20–23, with different dates assigned to different classes. Please check the full schedule for details.

Instructions for web-based registration are also available.

Z-Portal training

The Byblos Library is offering a training session on the use of Z-Portal for faculty, staff, graduate students and student assistants. Z-Portal is a unique service that combines in one search many resources such as library catalogs, online databases, online journals and websites. We are proud to be the first library (Beirut and Byblos) in Lebanon that provides such facility.

Location: Dunia & Naji Boulos Auditorium, Science Building 401-402
Date and Time: Wednesday January 17, 2007 at 12:00 noon
Conducted by: Houeida K. Charara, Electronic Resources Librarian

Please email or call Ms. Hind Chehab to confirm your attendance: hind.chehab@lau.edu.lb, or ext 2155.

Les Diseurs

The Beirut Chapter of the Alumni Association presents Les Diseurs in “A Baabda Wahad,” Tuesday January 23, 2007 at 8:00 p.m., Irwin Hall, Beirut campus. Ticket price: L.L. 15,000, 30,000 and 40,000, available at the Continuing Education Program office, Nicol G008, Beirut campus. Phone extension 1676.

Lecture

The Biology Department in Byblos presents a lecture on “Bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents in Lebanon” by Dr. Ziad Daoud, January 25, 2007 at 4:00 p.m., Science Bldg., Room 607, Byblos campus. Dr. Daoud is an associate professor of microbiology and director of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program at the University of Balamand, as well as head of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at St. George Hospital.

Seminar

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is organizing a seminar entitled “Two studies around the Earliest Deadline First Scheduling Algorithm and its application to telecommunications,” by Prof. Ken Chen from the University of Paris XIII, Thursday January 18, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., in Selina Kurban Auditorium, Bylos campus.

Classes on Saturday

Saturday January 13, 2007 will be a regular class day replacing a Monday.

Conference: "Journalism in Time of Crisis"

Beirut campus journalism students are organizing a conference on “Journalism in Time of Crisis,” Friday January 12, 2007.

The conference will host journalists and scholars including professor Nabil Dajani of AUB, Rashed Fayed of Future TV, Imad Marmal of Al Manar, and Okab Sakr, formerly of Al Balad. Two panel discussions starting at 2 p.m. will deal with “Advocacy versus objectivity” and “The responsibility of journalists: modernity or identity?”

Students are organizing the event on behalf of the Beirut Institute for Media Arts.

The full program will be announced Thursday.

Major theater production: "Silenzio 33"

The Arts & Communication Division presents “Silenzio 33,” a collective creation directed by Nagy Souraty, January 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, at 8:30 p.m. (doors will be locked at that exact time) in Gulbenkian Theater, Beirut campus.

The creation is inspired by texts written by Etel Adnan, Philippe Ducros and Sabine Chamaa.

Tickets at L.L. 5,000 and L.L. 10,000 are available at the theater’s ticket booth. For information please call 01-786464 or 03-791314, ext 1172.

“SILENZIO 33
is an experimental performance.
It is not based on a specific script.
It does not have a specific plot.
We started exploring ideas.

The ideas we explored are: silence, sound, noise, childhood, survival, chaos, fire, bridges, tunnels, nuclear age…”

Holidays

University offices will be closed on December 25-26 and January 1-2, marking Christmas, the New Year and Al-Adha. The university will also close on Saturday December 30, including the libraries.

Classes resume on January 3, 2007.

Lecture: social work and psychology in Australia

The Education and Social Science Division presents a talk by Ms. Violette Hamad as part of its “Brown Bag” seminar series for this academic year. Hamad, a Ph.D. candidate in Social Work working in Children’s Westmead Hospital in Sydney, Australia, will talk about “Comparison and Contrast Between Social Work and Psychology in Australia,” December 20, 2006 at 12:00 p.m., in BB903, Beirut campus.

Seminar: power consumption in data centers

The Computer Science and Mathematics Division in Beirut is organizing a seminar on “Power Consumption in Data Centers: Challenges and Opportunities,” December 21, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. in BB1526, Beirut Campus. The seminar will be conducted by Manal Houri, PhD candidate at Southern Methodist University.

Abstract: With the growth of complicated systems and the thrift for high-performance and reliability, energy consumption becomes a critical issue. Japan’s NEC Earth simulator is capable of executing 40 Tflops but it requires 12 Megawatts of power, which are enough to provide lighting for a small city. Energy consumption is particularly critical in data centers like Google and Yahoo where a huge number of mirror servers are used in an attempt to increase availability and reliability and minimize failures. The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the number, size, and uses of these data centers where each contains more than 10,000 servers. This booming business is increasingly challenging designers with power consumption, heat dissipation and cooling provisioning. It is noted that only 10% of the capacity of these servers are invested leaving the rest of the capacity wasted. Data centers management would prefer to minimize the idle periods of these machines, in order to minimize the huge costs of power consumption dissipated mainly by their processing units. Many strategies at various levels of the data center aiming at reducing power consumption exist. Nevertheless, virtualization and consolidation stand out as major methods in the power consumption state of the art.

Seminar: hybrid vehicle powertrains

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites the community to a seminar on hybrid electric vehicles’ powertrains, by Dr. Bader Badreddine from the control and software development group at Ford Motor Company (abstract and short biography). The seminar will be held December 22, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. in Selina Kurban auditorium, Byblos campus.

Classes on Saturday

Students are reminded that Saturday December 16, 2006 will be a regular class day replacing a Monday.

Celebrating Christmas - Byblos campus

The School of Arts and Sciences invites the community to a holiday event Monday December 18, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Selina Kurban Theater, Byblos campus. Dancing and singing are part of the program, organized by Nadra Assaf and Joseph F. Khalife. All are welcome!

Christmas Concert

Time to get into the holiday spirit! LAU’s Choral Christmas Concert is scheduled for these dates and times:

• Saturday December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday December 17 at 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday December 21 at 8:00 p.m.

Place: Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut campus.

Get your tickets at Smith’s Info Village, Sadat Street, for L.L. 10,000. The student rate is L.L. 5,000 upon presentation of a valid student ID card.

Unsold tickets for each performance will be available for purchase at the door of Irwin Hall as of 5:30 p.m.

ID cards

ID cards will be issued for Beirut campus faculty, staff and students on December 14 and 15, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Nicol Hall - Ground Floor near the student lounge. Students must produce their original identity card or passport and the tuition receipt to get an ID card.

ID cards for students

ID cards for Beirut Campus students will be issued on November 27, 28 and 29, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Nicol Hall, across from the student lounge. Students must bring an original identity card or passport and the tuition receipt.

Global Classrooms inauguration

LAU is launching the second conference of its “Global Classrooms–Model United Nations” project Saturday December 9, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Irwin Hall, Beirut campus.

“The Power of Argument, Not the Argument of Power” expresses this year’s challenge to provide a peaceful alternative to the violent power struggles Lebanon has witnessed. In 2006, 76 LAU student trainers and organizers and 604 student delegates from 83 public and private schools across Lebanon participated in the event. Students role-played as ambassadors from UN member states, writing position papers, negotiating with others, addressing committees, and navigating the UN’s rules of procedure.

This year poses an additional challenge. GC-LAUMUN seeks to build a culture of peaceful conflict resolution by offering the alternative of diplomatic critical debate against the war and instabilities that Lebanon has witnessed during last year.

Students will better understand their individual contexts in Lebanese and global societies and ultimately use their new skills to find real solutions to real problems.

University closed

LAU will be closed November 23, 2006. Please check regularly for updates.

Important dates from revised Academic Calendar

For details please consult the Revised Academic Calendar and the Registration Schedule.

Fall 2006 Semester

• Classes start: October 16
• Classes end: February 2, 2007
• Final Exams: February 5-14, 2007

Spring 2007 Semester

• Classes start: February 26
• Classes end: June 8
• Final Exams: June 11-19

Libary schedule

The opening hours of the Beirut campus library for the Fall semester are:

• Monday–Friday, 7:30am–9:00pm
• Saturday, 7:30am–3:00pm

The opening hours of the Byblos campus library for the Fall semester are:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00am–7:00pm
• Saturday, 8:00am–2:00pm

ID cards for new students

LAU ID cards for new Beirut Campus students (Summer Module II) will be issued October 3, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Nicol Hall, Ground Floor, near the student lounge. An original identity card or passport is required of each student.

Advising and registration for Summer II

• Advising period: September 11–13, 2006
• Registration Schedule:
  • September 12–14, 2006: Open to all current and new students and returnees
  • September 18, 2006: Late registration (without late fee) and Drop/Add for all students
• Collection of Statements of Fees period: September 19–21, 2006
• Deadline for payment: September 23, 2006

Important dates from revised Academic Calendar

For details please consult the Revised Academic Calendar and the Registration Schedule.

Summer Module I, 2006

• Classes started: August 31
• Classes end: September 13
• Final Exams: September 15 & 16

Summer Module II, 2006

• Classes start: September 18
• Classes end: October 11
• Final Exams: October 13 & 14

Fall 2006 Semester

• Classes start: October 16
• Classes end: February 2, 2007
• Final Exams: February 5-14, 2007

Spring 2007 Semester

• Classes start: February 26
• Classes end: June 8
• Final Exams: June 11-19

Financial Aid - Exceptional Measures

Academic Year 2006-2007: New Deadlines

The week of Monday August 28 through Friday September 15, 2006 is scheduled for:

• All students who need to petition for the Fall 2006 term because of the war consequences.
• All LAU old/new students, who did not previously apply for financial aid, are now allowed to do so (i.e. take a financial aid application).
• Applications with previously set deadlines for submission of missing documents and/or interview dates will also be re-accommodated.

Applicants who did not pick up their admission letters by the above dates, will be given interview appointments afterwards.

Alumni events postponed

Alumni events that were scheduled to take place on July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2006 have been postponed until further notice. For any further queries, please contact the Alumni Affairs Office at 01-786 456 ext: 1136 or 1340.

Alumni events, Summer 2006

The Alumni Affairs Office invites the community to join former students and friends of the university at homecoming and class reunions from July 13 to 16, 2006. The program is posted at the Alumni website. Don’t hesitate to call the Alumni Affairs Office on 01-786456, extension 1136 or 1340 for more information.

Office hours

Office hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., from July 3 to September 24, 2006.

Graphic Design: Eva Montanari

Eva Montanari, a renowned Italian illustrator, will give a presentation about her work June 22, 2006 at 6 p.m. in LRC 21, Beirut Camups. Montanari will also conduct an illustration workshop June 23–25, 2006, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2:30–6 p.m., in the Graphic Design studio, Nicol Hall 310, Beirut Campus. The workshop is open to LAU Fine Arts and Graphic Design senior students and/or SCBWI members.

For more information please contact Yasmine Taan on ytaan@lau.edu.lb or the Graphic Design office, on +961-1-867618, extension 1747.

An evening with Said Akl

The School of Arts and Sciences in Byblos is organizing a special end-of-year concert featuring Said Akl on June 27, 2006 at 8:00 pm in Selina Korban Theater, Byblos Campus. The event will include a poem recital by Henri Zoghaib, songs by Abir Nehmeh with pianist Mark Abou Naoum, and dances choreographed by Nadra Assaf. All are welcome.

Registration for Summer I 2006

Advising and registration for Summer Module I will take place as follows:

• June 22–23, 2006: Advising
• June 23, 2006: Online registration for returnees who have reactivated files
• June 23–25, 2006: Online registration for new students
• June 26–27, 2006: Online late registration (with late fee) and Drop/Add

Please follow the online registration instructions, and check the complete schedule for more details.

Graphic Design student exhibition: "Play"

The Beirut Campus Graphic Design faculty invite all to the annual Graphic Design student exhibition, “Play,” at Sheikh Zayed Gallery, Safadi Fine Arts Building, daily (except Sundays) from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. until June 24. The opening will take place on June 14, 2006 at 6 p.m.

Seminar

The Computer Science and Mathematics Division is offering a seminar entitled A hardware implementation of the multigrid algorithm to be conducted by M.S. student Safaa Kasbah, on June 7, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. in BB 1003, Beirut Campus.

Documentary: "Being Osama"

“Being Osama,” a documentary film by alumnus Mahmoud Kaabour will be screened Monday May 29, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in Gulbenkian Theater, Beirut Campus. All are welcome.

Important notice

Although afternoon classes were suspended on Friday, May 26, 2006 on the Beirut Campus, all university activities, including exams, will resume as of Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 8:00 a.m.

Student Honor Society

The Byblos Campus is recognizing academic achievers at the Sixth Annual Student Honor Society ceremony on May 30, 2006 at 6 p.m. in the Selina Korban Auditorium. All are welcome.

Fine Arts exhibition

The Arts & Communication Division announces the opening of a Fine Arts exhibition on June 2, 2006 at 6 p.m. at Sheikh Zayed Gallery, Safadi Fine Arts Building, Beirut Campus. The exhibition will remain open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until June 7.

Talk: empowerment of women in Saudi Arabia

The Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World and the Division of Social Sciences & Education invite all to a talk with Mrs. Samar Fatany, Journalist at Radio Jeddah, who will speak about “Women and the Media: The Challenges to Empowerment in Saudi Arabia” on May 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Irwin Conference Room, Beirut Campus.

Mrs. Fatany has had a distinguished career in radio journalism and has dedicated much time and energy to women’s issues. Her talk will cover a variety of issues connected to women and the media in Saudi Arabia, including discrimination against women in Saudi Arabia, women and Islam, the challenges to empowerment for the Saudi woman, as well as how all these affect the leadership role of Saudi Arabia in the region.

Documentary: "Being Osama"

“Being Osama,” a documentary film by alumnus Mahmoud Kaabour will be screened Friday May 26, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in Gulbenkian Theater, Beirut Campus. All are welcome.

New: foreign language courses

LAU is offering German and Spanish courses at the Byblos Campus beginning in Fall 2006. The courses will be taught by highly qualified faculty and will be open as electives to all students. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information.

Beginning German
GER201, section 31, CRN 11306: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30–14:00, Science Building, Room 405

Beginning Spanish
SPA201, section 31, CRN 11307: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30–14:00, Science Building, Room 406

These are beginning-level courses meant for students who have no previous knowledge of the language. The aim is basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing, focusing on the use of the sound system, acquisition of vocabulary and developing standard grammatical structures, reading of short texts and writing at the paragraph level. Emphasis is on students’ use of the language in authentic situations of everyday life and on the cultural diversity of Spanish-speaking peoples. A communicative task-based approach is used and opportunities are given to participate in activities and events. No prerequisites needed.

Lectures: space exploration

LAU Trustee Charles Elachi will talk about “the challenges and excitement of space exploration” on May 25, 2006 at 12 p.m. in Selina Korban Auditorium, Byblos, and at 6 p.m. in Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut.

Dr. Elachi is director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and vice president of the California Institute of Technology. He has recently joined LAU’s Board of Trustees.

Diabetes Awareness Day

NAPHASS, the School of Pharmacy and the Guidance Office invite the community to learn about diabetes, get a free blood glucose check, and win prizes at the Byblos Campus, May 22, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. between the cafeteria and Tohme-Rizk Bldg.

Dr. Lina Farhat, an LAU Pharmacy graduate, will deliver a 30-minute lecture (12:15 p.m. in ENG 406) about the latest in diabetes treatment, and will give a demonstration of the use of “insulin pens,” a new means of administering insulin. The winners from the previous activity will be announced after the lecture.

Registration for Summer and Fall 2006

Advising and registration for courses will take place on the following schedule:

• Advising:
  • for Summer I: May 18–24, 2006
  • for Summer II: May 29–30, 2006
  • for Fall: May 31–June2, 2006
• Registration:
  • for Summer I, for current students: May 26–30, 2006
  • for Summer II, for current students: May 31–June 2, 2006
  • for Fall 2006, for current students: June 3–8, 2006

Please follow the instructions, and check the complete schedule for more details.

Graphic design events

The Graphic Design Program and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators are launching the latter’s Lebanon chapter this month. The following activities will mark the occasion:

• Joanna El Mir, winner of the 2006 International Young Publisher Award, will present a lecture on her experience on children’s books and textbook publishing in Lebanon. Date and time: May 19, 2006 at 6 p.m. Place: LRC 21, Beirut Campus. This event is open to the public.
• Eva Montanari, a renowned Italian illustrator, will give a presentation about her work June 22, 2006 at 6 p.m. in LRC 21, Beirut Camups. Montanari will also conduct an illustration workshop June 23–25, 2006, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2:30–6 p.m., in the Graphic Design studio, Nicol Hall 310, Beirut Campus. The workshop is open to LAU Fine Arts and Graphic Design senior students and/or SCBWI members.

For more information please contact Yasmine Taan on ytaan@lau.edu.lb or the Graphic Design office, on +961-1-867618, extension 1747.

Lecture

Dr. Saad H. Al-Barrak, the chief executive officer of MTC Group, will deliver a lecture entitled “Making the Strategy Simple: MTC Group Case” on May 15, 2006 at 5 p.m., Business School Building #903, Beirut Campus.

Spring Concert

The LAU Choir is performing a Spring Choral Concert on May 23 and 24, 2006, at 8 p.m. in Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut Campus. The program consists of a selection from Brahms, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Verdi, Gershwin and Kern.

Choir master: Leila Dabaghi.
Pianist: Fady Kallab.

Free admission — all are welcome.

Comedy Night

The Alumni Association (Beirut) presents “Comedy Night” with Chady Maroun, Fady Raidy, Mario Bassil and Patricia Dagher, May 26, 2006 at 8:00 p.m., in Irwin Hall, Beirut Campus. Tickets for L.L. 15,000, L.L. 30,000 and L.L. 40,000 are available at the Continuing Education Program office, Nicol Hall G008, Beirut Campus.

Lecture: Lebanese diaspora

Dr. Ghassan Hage, the chairman of Sydney University’s Department of Anthropology, will discuss ways in which racism affects the Lebanese diaspora, May 24, 2006 at 4 p.m., in Irwin Hall Conference Room, Beirut Campus. The activity is organized by the Social Science and Education Division, Beirut.

Info session for students

The Guidance Office in Beirut is offering a presentation mainly to clarify the difference between the freshman year and the associate degree programs, May 9, 2006 in Irwin Hall Auditorium, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Other common concerns will also be addressed such as courses required during the freshman year, government requirements for Lebanese students, and misconceptions regarding academic rules and regulations. Advisors are also welcome to attend.

Spring theater production: "Jeha"

The Arts & Communication Division presents Jeha (جحا), a play adapted and directed by Lina Abiad, May 12–14 and May 18–21 at 7 p.m. in Gulbenkian Theater, Beirut Campus.

The play combines situations, stories and jokes of the wise fool Jeha, an ancient Middle Eastern folk hero. The pieces are extracted from various books by Jean Louis Maunoury, Jihad Darwish, Leonardo Sciascia, Idries Shah, Jean Dejeux, Inea Bushnaq and others.

Tickets at L.L. 5,000 and L.L. 10,000 are available at the Gulbenkian Theater ticket booth. Telephone: 01-786456 or 03-791314, extension 1172.

Student theater productions

The Arts and Communication Division presents two student-produced plays:

• Feeding the Moonfish, by Barbara Wiechmann, directed by Lara Ariss, April 27, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. outside the Safadi Fine Arts Building, Beirut Campus.
• The Emperor’s New Clothes, by Gertrude Lerner Kerman, directed by Jamie Helou, April 28, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Irwin Hall Auditorium.

Tickets may be picked up on the day of each performance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gulbenkian Theater’s ticket booth, or one hour before the play starts.

Armenian genocide commemoration

Byblos campus students are organizing a photo exhibit and candle-lighting in commemoration of the Armenian genocide, April 28, 2006, around the campus fountain. Carmen Labaki, producer and director of the documentaries Arman Libnan and My Name is Aram will discuss the making of the films at 12:00 noon in the Selina Korban auditorium.

Qana commemoration

A group of students is organizing a photo exhibition including a video projection commemorating the tragedy that took place in Qana, Lebanon, in April 1996, when an Israeli plane bombed a U.N. compound sheltering civilians. The student activity will take place April 25 and 26 at the Byblos campus.

Computer science seminar

The Computer Science and Mathematics Division in Beirut is offering a seminar entitled “Machine translation from and into Arabic: a strategic choice for Lebanon,” to be conducted by Dr. Rached Zantout, April 27, 2006 at 4:00 p.m., in Sage Hall G01, Beirut Campus.

Beirut Library schedule during holidays

The library will close on May 1, 2006.

Lecture

The Arts and Communication Division invites all to a presentation by Dr. Leila Farah, who will speak about “Marketing Cultural Membership in a Globalized World” on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 12:00 noon in Irwin Conference Room C, Beirut Campus. A reception will follow.

New Arabic language and culture program

The Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture announces the introduction of a Fall 2006 program in addition to the regular summer sessions. The program caters to non-Arabic speakers wishing to learn the language and get a first-hand, in-depth cultural experience.

Battle the Blues!

The Beirut Campus Health and Counseling offices are organizing an activity to shed light on anxiety, depression and suicide, April 7, 2006 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. just outside the Safadi Fine Arts Building, Beirut Campus. The program includes live music and an exhibition by LAU students, a skit by comedian Mario Bassil, a discussion with LBCI’s Shada Omar, and, free coffee and donuts for all.

Awareness: Hepatitis C

The Byblos Campus Guidance Office, in collaboration with Hoffman-La Roche, is organizing a hepatitis C awareness campaign April 6 and 7, 2006. The event will include a booth (between Tohme-Rizk Bldg. and the cafeteria) providing free screening tests, and a lecture by infectious diseases specialist Wafaa Jreije, M.D., April 7 at 12:00 p.m. in Selina Korban Auditorium. All are welcome.

“The hijab on Al Jazeera talk shows”

The Arts & Communication Division cordially invites the community to a presentation by Dr. Dima Dabbous-Sensenig, entitled “The hijab on Al Jazeera talk shows: a gendered discourse analysis,” on Wednesday April 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., Irwin Hall, Faculty Lounge, Beirut Campus. A reception will follow.

Dr. Dabbous-Sensenig is acting director of the Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World.

LAU ID cards

IDs for Beirut Campus students, faculty and staff will be issued March 29–30, 2006, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the usual office in Nicol Hall Ground Floor, across from the Student Lounge. Students must present an original identity card or passport.

Japanese Film Festival

The Arts and Communication Division in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon present a Japanese film festival, March 20–23, 2006 in Irwin Hall, Beirut Campus. Admission is free. All movies are subtitled in Arabic.

• March 20 at 7 p.m.: When the Rain Lifts
• March 21 at 5:30 p.m.: First Love
• March 21 at 8 p.m.: Dora Heita
• March 22 at 5:30 p.m.: Kid Return
• March 22 at 8 p.m.: Kikujiro
• March 23 at 5:30 p.m.: Hachiko
• March 23 at 8 p.m.: Twilight Samurai

Debate: civil marriage

Students will engage in a debate about civil marriage — a controversial topic in Lebanon — Monday March 20, 2006, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., at the Selina Korban Auditorium, Byblos Campus. Mrs. Augarit Younan will participate as guest speaker and Director of Guidance (Byblos) Elie Samia as moderator.

Founders’ Day

LAU will celebrate its 81st Founders’ Day on Friday March 24, 2006 at 3 p.m. in Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut Campus. LBCI news anchor Shada Omar ‘93 will be on hand to conduct an open dialogue with LAU President Joseph Jabbra.

Transportation from Byblos to Beirut and back will be provided by Campus Services. Please reserve your seat by Wednesday March 22 by writing to campus-services.byblos@lau.edu.lb.

LAU ID cards

ID cards will be issued to Beirut campus students through March 17, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the usual room on Nicol Hall’s ground floor (across from the student lounge).

Lecture: U.S. media portrayals of Arabs and Islam

The Social Science and Education Divison in Beirut is offering a lecture entitled “In Black and White: Representations of Arab and Muslim Americans and Islam in U.S. Print News Media,” by Dr. Suad Joseph, Wednesday March 29, 2006 at 12 p.m., in the Irwin Hall Conference Room. A reception will follow.

Dr. Joseph is professor of anthropology, women and gender studies, as well as director of the Middle East/South Asia Studies Program at UC - Davis.

Communication and Conflict in the Family Business

The Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business is launching a four-day program on “Communication and Conflict in the Family Business” March 15, 2006 at 9:30 a.m., in Science Building Room 607, Byblos Campus.

HRH Dr. Hissah Saad Alabdullah Al-Sabah will be the keynote speaker. Sessions will be conducted by world-renowned experts in family business management, namely Dr. Joe Astrachan from the U.S. and Dr. Sabine Klein from Germany. The program includes a conference day, a post-conference workshop and a two-day seminar.

Mailbox keys

Pick up your mailbox key at the Beirut Campus Post Office, Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring a valid I.D.

Global Classrooms - LAU Model UN

All high school students who participated in the previous training sessions are to gather again on March 11, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to be introduced to their committees. Students will be addressed by UN speakers within each committee — GA1, GA2, ECOSOC, UNDP, WHO, UNHCR.

Secretary-General Anthony Torbey, Project Coordinator Elie Samia, Dean of Students (Beirut) Tarek Na’was and Dean of Students (Byblos) Mars Semaan will open the event.

CISA review course

The Continuing Education Program in collaboration with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Lebanon are proud to organize a review course, as of March 28, for one of the most internationally recognized certifications in the field of information systems audit: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

The ISACA website contains details about CISA certification.

For more information, contact the Continuing Education Program (Beirut) on cep.beirut@lau.edu.lb or telephone 01-786456/464 extension 1390.

Extension of drop/add period

The drop/add period has been extended until February 23, 2006 by decision of the President’s Cabinet.

Financial aid for 2006-2007

If you are a Beirut campus student in need of financial aid for the academic year 2006–2007, you may pick up an application from the Financial Aid Office (Faculty Apartments Building, 1st floor) through Friday April 7, 2006, on all working days, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Applications should be picked up and submitted in person to that same office within the deadlines indicated on the application. No applications will be accepted beyond the specified dates.

February 14

In memory of the late Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, the university will be closed on Tuesday February 14, 2006.

Library schedule

The opening hours of the library in Beirut will be as follows:

• February 8 – 16: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• February 9 and 11: Closed

The schedule for the Byblos library will be as follows:

• February 8 – 16: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• February 9 and 11: Closed

The regular schedule for both libraries will resume on Friday February 17.

Holiday

Offices will be closed on Thursday February 9, 2006, marking Saint Maroun’s Day and Ashoura.

Business Computer Center hours

During the semester break (February 8–16), the Beirut campus Business Computer Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Financial aid for Spring 2006

Beirut campus financial aid recipients (old and new) who wish to benefit for the Spring 2005/2006 term should pass by the Study Room in Nicol Hall between Monday February 20 and Friday February 24, 2006 (9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) to activate their decision, sign their F.A. letters and receive their Assignment Sheets.

Please note that no student should start working in any office/division before submitting a signed Assignment Sheet to the F.A. Office. Also note that your F.A. will not be deducted from your Statement of Fees unless you complete the activation procedure.

Concert

The Alumni Association’s Beirut Chapter presents an oud concert by Charbel Rouhana, February 20, 2006 at 8:30 p.m. in Irwin Hall, Beirut campus. Tickets for L.L. 15,000 and L.L. 30,000 are available at the Continuing Education Program office, Nicol Hall, Room G008, Beirut campus.

Library schedule during final exams

The schedule of the Riyad Nassar Library (Beirut), during the final exams period is as follows:

• Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Saturdays (Jan. 28 and Feb. 4): 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Byblos Library schedule during the final exams is as follows:

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturdays (Jan. 28 and Feb. 4): 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Open discussion

The Social Science & Education Division and the International Affairs Club in Byblos are organizing an open discussion with former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, under the theme “Youth 2006: Challenges and Opportunities,” January 25, 2006, 12:00 p.m. in Selina Korban Auditorium, Byblos Campus. All are welcome.

Final exams

Final exams for the Fall semester will take place January 28–February 7, 2006. Detailed schedules for both campuses are available as PDF files: Beirut / Byblos.

Public screening

The Arts & Communication Division is offering a public screening of “Nissa’ Min Turkiyya,” a history of secularism and Islam in Turkey through women, by Olga Nakkas, January 23, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in Irwin Hall Auditorium.

In “Nissa’ min Turkiyya” Turkish-born Nakkas shows the commitment of Turkish veiled and unveiled women to secularism and Islam in Turkey and aims at proving that despite the tensions, there is no clash of civilizations on that front. The 50-minute film was commissioned by Arabiyya and funded by the European Union. It is subtitled in Arabic.

Olga Nakkas produced several documentaries during the war in Lebanon and later in Paris with her company Les Films de L’Odyssée. In 1994 she directed and produced “Lebanon Bits and Pieces” for France 3 and the EU. In 1999 she directed “Halima” for La Francophonie. From 2002 to 2004 she was an executive producer at Article Z, a documentary film company in Paris. In 2005 she returned to Beirut.

Lectures

The Graduate Program in Comparative Literature (Humanities Division), cordially invites the community to the following public lectures for the month of January 2005:

• “Ethiopian Motifs in the Arabic Qur’an” — Thursday January 19, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) by Dr. Manfred Kropp, Professor of Semitic Languages & Literatures, Mainz University, Germany and Director of the Orient Institute, Beirut, Lebanon. Place: Nicol Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 222, Beirut Campus.
• “You Have Your Lebanon, and I Have Mine: ‘Home’ in Transnational Lebanese Literature” — Thursday January 26, 2006 (5:00 p.m.) by Dr. Andreas Pflitsch, Professor of Arabic Literature, Ruhr University, Germany. Place: Irwin Hall Conference Room, Beirut Campus.

Holidays

Marking Armenian Christmas Day and Eid Al-Adha, there will be no classes on January 6, 9, 10 and 11, 2006. Administrative offices will be closed on January 6, 10 and 11.

Theater production: "The Dead Sea"

The Arts & Communication Division presents “The Dead Sea,” a collective creation directed by Nagy Souraty, January 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2006 at 8:30 p.m., in Gulbenkian Theater, Beirut Campus. Doors will be locked at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets for L.L. 5,000 and L.L. 10,000 are available at the Gulbenkian ticket booth. For more information call 01-786464 (or 03-791314), ext. 1172.

Christmas Concert

The LAU Choir invites the community to its annual Christmas Concert in Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut Campus, on the following dates:

• Sunday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, December 19 at 8:00p.m.
• Tuesday, December 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are available at Smith’s Info-Village on Sadat Street, for L.L. 10,000. Student rate: L.L. 5,000 on presentation of a valid student I.D. card.

Seats are not numbered. First come, first served. All performances start on time.

Special performance

If you are an LAU student or a faculty/staff member, you are cordially invited, plus one guest, to a special performance on December 21, 2005. [Shifted from December 12 due to this week’s tragic events in Lebanon.]

Distribution of tickets resumed on December 15 and will continue daily until Dec. 21st (inclusive), except on Sunday Dec. 18, at the lobby of Irwin Hall Auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you obtained tickets before December 15 please bring them to the Irwin Hall lobby for stamping with the new date.

On performance night (Wednesday December 21st) any remaining tickets will be available at the door after 6:30 p.m.

Each student may obtain one ticket upon presentation of their Student I.D. Card.

Please do not hesitate to call or leave voice messages if you need further information. You can reach the Choir on 01-786456, extension 1619.

Mailbox keys

All new Beirut campus students may pick up their mailbox keys as of Monday November 7, 2005 at the Post Office (Nicol Hall) as per the following schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Make sure to bring a valid ID.

Financial Aid for Spring 2006

If you are a Beirut Campus student in need of financial aid for the Spring 2006 term, you may pick up an application from the Financial Aid Office (Faculty Apartments Building, 1st floor) Wednesay November 2 – Friday November 18, 2005, working days 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

You should pick up and submit your application in person to the same office within the deadlines indicated on the application. No applications will be accepted beyond the specified dates.

Financial Aid Petitions will also be available within the same deadlines.

Pharmacy Week

The School of Pharmacy is organizing a series of activities marking the “International Pharmacy Week,” October 24–28, 2005. All are welcome!

Financial Aid for 2005-2006

Beirut Campus financial aid recipients (old and new) who wish to benefit for the Fall 2005/2006 term should pass by the Study Room in Nicol Hall between Monday October 3 and Friday October 7, 2005 (9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm) to activate their decision, sign their financial aid letters and receive their Assignment Sheets.

Please note that no student should start working in any office/division before submitting a signed Assignment Sheet to the Financial Aid Office. Also note that your financial aid will not be deducted from your Statement of Fees unless your action is activated through the above procedure.

School of Pharmacy conference

The LAU School of Pharmacy is holding its 3rd International Clinical Conference May 25-27, 2006.

Withdrawal from courses

The deadline for withdrawal from courses for Summer Module II, 2005 is September 7, 2005.

Advising and registration for Summer II

• Advising: August 5, 2005
• Online registration and drop/add: August 8, 2005
• Online late registration (with late fee): August 9, 2005

Final Exams

Final exams for Summer Module I will take place August 1–2, 2005. The Byblos Campus schedule is available as a PDF file.

Aircraft Making

The MEE599 Aircraft Design class built and tested its first aircraft last Spring. To share the experience, it has set up a website documenting the project through text, photos and video. Visit “The Airplane Design.”

Financial Aid for Summer II

Beirut Campus students wishing to benefit from financial aid in Summer Module II 2005, please pass by the Financial Aid Office (Faculty Apartments Bldg., first floor) between Monday August 8 and Friday August 12, 2005, 9am – 1pm, to activate your financial aid and receive your Assignment Sheets.

For better registration planning, please note that loans (if not declined) will exceptionally be extended to all students this Summer.

Advising and pre-registration for Summer II

Advising and pre-registration for Summer Module II, 2005 will take place as follows:

• Advising: July 25–26, 2005
• Online pre-registration and drop/add: July 27–29, 2005

Training on Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

As part of an advanced training program, LAU is offering a local course on “Efficient Management of Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Turkey,” July 18–19, 2005, 9am–1pm, at the Science Building, Room 402, Byblos Campus.

The course will deal with small-scale treatment plants — techniques, investment, costs, technological aspects, operation and maintenance. Target groups are municipal engineers, agricultural engineers, relevant ministries, NGOs, private sector representatives, engineering students and environmentalists.

The sessions will be conducted in English by the following lecturers: Dr. Gigi Petta, ENEA, Italy; Dr. John Davey, private consultant, Lebanon; and Dr. Abdalla Shammas, UOB, Lebanon.

July 15, 2005 is the deadline for registration. For information and registration please contact Dr. Sima Tokajian (LAU-Byblos), at 03-858650 or stokjian@lau.edu.lb.

Logo Competition 2005

LAU invites design students and professionals to participate in a competition to redefine the university’s logotype. Details.

Summer concert: "Mostly Mozart"

The LAU choir, members of the Junior Choir and pianist Fadi Kallab are performing a “Mostly Mozart” program July 14 and 15, 2005 at 8pm in Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut Campus.

There are no tickets and the seats are not numbered: first come, first served. All are welcome!

Call for bids: Catering

The Lebanese American University is seeking reputable catering companies to participate in bidding for the operation of its catering facilities on its Beirut and Byblos Campuses.

Participants should have a minimum of seven years of catering experience with big institutions, preferably academic.

Interested parties who qualify are requested to submit the below listed documents by July 15, 2005 to the attention of “the Assistant Vice President for Administration” at the following address:

Lebanese American University,
P.O.Box 13-5053,
Beirut, Lebanon

The documents required are:

• The company’s complete portfolio (including a list of clients).
• All pertaining government registrations and permits.
• Certificate of seven years of experience.

Financial Aid for 2005–2006

New LAU applicants who are in need of financial aid for the academic year 2005–2006 may pick up their applications in person through August 31, 2005, daily 9:30am – 12:30pm at the following locations:

• Beirut: Financial Aid Office, Faculty Apartments Bldg., 1st floor.
• Byblos: Financial Aid Office, Tohme-Rizk Bldg., Room 303.

Advising and registration

1. Advising for Summer Mod I will take place June 23–24, 2005.
2. On-line registration and drop/add will take place June 25–27, 2005.
3. On-line Late Registration (with Late Fee) will take place June 28, 2005.

Wireless internet connection

Wireless internet access is available on LAU campuses through devices compatible with wi-fi protocols 802.11b and 802.11g. Here are the connection instructions for Windows XP.

Financial Aid for 2005–2006

New LAU applicants who are in need of financial aid for the academic year 2005–2006 may pick up their applications in person through August 31, 2005, daily on the following schedules:

• Through June 24:
  • Beirut: 10am–12pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm (Faculty Apartments Bldg., 1st floor).
  • Byblos: 10am–12:30pm and 2pm–3:30pm (Tohme-Rizk Bldg., Room 303).
• June 27–August 31: 9:30am – 12:30pm on both campuses.

Advising for Fall 2005

Advising for Fall 2005 will be carried out June 8–10, 2005.

Financial Aid for Summer Module I

Beirut campus students seeking financial assistance for Summer Module I 2005, please go to the Financial Aid Office (Faculty Apartments Building, 1st floor) Monday June 27–Friday July 1, 2005, 9am – 12pm / 2pm – 4pm, to activate your financial aid and receive your Assignment Sheet.

For better registration planning, please note that loans (if not declined) will exceptionally be extended to all students this summer.

Advising for Summer Module I, 2005

Advising for Summer Module I will be done in the period May 30 – June 3, 2005. Students who need to inquire about their academic advisor can do so at their Academic Divisions.

Writer in society: Hassan Daoud

The Humanities Division of LAU-Beirut cordially invites you to the last in its series of lectures this year on the role of literature in contemporary society: “Living with (and within) Words” (in Arabic) by Hassan Daoud on Tuesday May 31 at 4pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Irwin Hall.

Lecture on women’s studies

The Humanities Division of LAU-Beirut cordially invites you to a lecture on the future of women’s studies in the Middle East: “A Global Vision for the Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World” by Mary Kawar on Monday May 30 at 4pm, in the Conference Rooms A and B, Irwin Hall.

Center for Lebanese Heritage activity

Marking the centennary of the publication of Gibran Khalil Gibran’s first book (June 1905–June 2005) entitled “A Glimpse Into the Art of Music,” and in the runup to the inauguration of the Gibran Khalil Gibran library at the Lebanese American University, the Center for Lebanese Heritage is organizing a musical/theatrical/choreographic program based on the book’s text on Friday June 17, 2005 at the Selina Kurban Theater, Byblos Campus.

The program features CLH director Henri Zoghaib, composer Joseph Khalifeh and choreographer Nadra Assaf, accompanied by an LAU choral group.

Registration for Fall 2005 semester

Online registration for current students for Fall 2005 will be done June 9–14, 2005. Students can only register during the days assigned to their Class. Paying a special deposit is required to be able to register in this period for the Fall semester. Deposit payment must be done May 23–27, 2005.

Important: Students who do not register in June will have to do Late Registration with an added “Late Fee” September 29 – October 3, 2005. Please check the Registration Schedule and Instructions for Web Registration (under Academics) for important dates and advising and registration procedures.

Registration for Summer Module I, 2005

Online pre-registration for current students for Summer Module I will be done June 2–7, 2005. Students can only register during the days assigned to their Class.

Registration is also possible from June 25 to 27, 2005. Late Registration (with Late Fee) will be on June 28, 2005.

Please check the Registration Schedule and Instructions for Web Registration (under Academics) for important dates and procedures.

Seminar: Women in Business

The Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business announces a seminar entitled “Women in Business: Encouraging Entrepreneurship” May 19–21, 2005 in Science Room 607, Byblos Campus. The event is sponsored by “Church Women United” and will be held under the patronage of Lebanese First Lady Andrée Lahoud.

The program aims to help women understand the dynamics of their businesses, educate them in ethics, and empower them to become effective members of the workforce. The sessions will be in Arabic.

To register (free), please use this form.

Theater: “On the Margin of Kalila wa Dimna”

The Arts & Communication Division proudly presents its Spring major production, “On the Margin of Kalila wa Dimna,” directed by Lina Abyad, May 19–22 and 26–29, 2005 at 7pm at the Gulbenkian Theater (Beirut Campus).

Tickets for L.L. 5,000 and L.L. 10,000 are available at the Gulbenkian Theater ticket booth.

The play taps into fables written by Youssef El Khal during the Lebanese Civil War. Inspired by war circumstances, the tales are nonetheless universal. In the play, the stories are conveyed by Oum Saiid, a character from El Khal’s book that suddenly comes to life to the astonishment of a group of young children and their teacher. The show is intended for all audiences.

For more information please call 01-786456 or 03-791314, ext. 1172.

Lecture: Lebanon in the American Archives 1835–1959

The Center for Lebanese Heritage presents a lecture entitled “Lebanon in the American archives between 1835 and 1959” by Dr. Masoud Daher, Monday May 16, 2005 at 6:00pm in LRC 21, Beirut Campus. All are welcome.

Holiday

There will be no classes and offices will be closed on May 6, 2005 (Martyrs’ Day).

Conference: Global Education of the Child

All are welcome to attend the 11th Annual Global Education of the Child Conference on Saturday, May 14, 2005, from 9am to 3:30pm in Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut Campus. The conference theme is “School Improvement.” To register (free), please fax or email the names of those who wish to attend no later than Wednesday May 11, 2005. Fax: 01-867098, Attn. Dr. R. Bahous. Email: TeacherTraining@lau.edu.lb.

Lecture – Women’s Studies

The Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World cordially invites the university community to a lecture on “Transnational Theory and Women’s Studies in the Middle East” by Dr. Martina Rieker, Assistant Professor of History and Associate Director of the Institute for Gender and Women’s Studies at the American University in Cairo. Tuesday April 26, 2005; 2:30pm; Faculty Lounge, Irwin Hall, Beirut Campus.

ID cards for students

IDs for Beirut Campus students will be issued on Monday April 11, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Lecture: Beirut as Depicted by a 15th-Century Gentleman

The Humanities Division (Beirut Campus) cordially invites the community to a lecture by Ray Muawad, “Beirut as Depicted by a Gentleman of the XIV-XVth Centuries: The Account of Saleh Ibn Yahya, Emir of the Gharb.”

The Emirs of the Gharb were in charge of Beirut’s defense since the end of the crusades when they settled in the city. In the early XVth century, one of their later emirs called Saleh Ibn Yahya wrote the story of his family, the Buhtur of the Gharb, giving us fascinating insights into the values and traditions of a feudal clan of Mount Lebanon adapting to life in Beirut.

Dr. Muawad received her Ph.D. in History in 1991 and has taught at the Université Saint-Joseph where she is also a member of the Center for Ancient and Medieval Civilizations of the Middle East. Dr. Muawad has also lectured at the Collège de France on medieval travel writing and is currently teaching Cultural Studies at LAU – Beirut.

Tuesday April 12, 2005, at 4:00 p.m.
Conference Room A, Irwin Hall, LAU, Beirut Campus.

ID cards for new students

IDs for students will be issued Tuesday April 5, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Beirut Library schedule

The library will close on March 25 (Good Friday) and March 28, 2005 (Easter Monday). On Saturday March 26 the library will open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mailbox keys for new students

New Beirut Campus students may pick up their mailbox keys at the Post Office (Nicol Hall) as of Tuesday April 5, on this schedule: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. N.B.: Make sure to bring a valid ID to receive your mailbox key.

ID cards for new students

IDs for new students will be issued Wednesday March 30 – Friday April 1, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

“Lebanon in Russian Orientalists’ Archives”

The Center for Lebanese Heritage presents a lecture entitled “Lebanon in the Russian Orientalists’ Archives,” by Dr. Suhail Farah, Wednesday April 6, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. sharp at LRC 21. All are welcome.

Class makeup day

Regular classes will be held on Saturday April 23, 2005 to make up for a Monday, by decision of the University Executive Council.

Art Exhibit

LAU’s Mona Jabbour is exhibiting her recent painting and sculpture works at Galerie Surface Libre, Jal El Dib, until March 12, 2005. All are welcome. For more information please call 04-712200.

“Lebanon in the Vatican Archives”

The Center for Lebanese Heritage invites the community to a lecture entitled “Lebanon in the Vatican Archives” by Rev. Dr. Sarkis Taber, Monday March 7, 2005, 6:00 p.m sharp, LRC21, Beirut Campus. All are welcome.

Financial Aid for 2005–2006

New LAU applicants who are in need of financial aid for the academic year 2005–2006 may pick up their applications in person through August 31, 2005, daily on the following schedule:

• Beirut: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Faculty Apartments Bldg., 1st floor).
• Byblos: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 3:30 p.m. (Tohme-Rizk Bldg., Room 303).

N.B.: As LAU will be operating on summer hours as of July, financial aid applications will be available then between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. daily on both campuses.

Distinguished Lecturer Series

The Humanities Division of LAU-Beirut in conjunction with the Center for American Studies and Research (AUB) and the Anis Makdisi Program for Literature (AUB) cordially invite the community to two lectures on culture and current events by the eminent cultural theorist Djelal Kadir.

The first lecture: “The Siege of Baghdad: Imperial Tall Tales and History in Miniature” will take place on Tuesday February 22, at 6:00 p.m. at AUB’s West Hall, Bathish Auditorium.

The second lecture: “Terrorism: A Plea for the Willing Exercise of Disbelief” will take place on Thursday February 24, at 6:00 p.m. at LAU’s Irwin Hall Conference Rooms.

Professor Kadir is the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Comparative Literature at Penn State University and has written numerous books and articles, including Columbus and the Ends of the Earth: Europe’s Prophetic Rhetocia as Conquering Ideology (1992) and The Other Writing: Postcolonial Essays in Latin America’s Writing Culture (1993).

Spring 2005 Registration Schedule

• February 18–22, 2005: Registration and Drop/Add for all students
• February 23, 2005: Late Registration (with Late Fee) for all students

• Collection of statement of fees: February 24–March 3, 2005
• Deadline for payment: March 3, 2005

Financial aid

Financial Aid recipients (old and new) who wish to benefit from financial aid for the Spring 2005 term should pass by the Study Room in Nicol Hall between Monday February 14 and Friday February 18, 2005 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) to activate their decision, sign their financial aid letters and receive their Assignment Sheets.

Please note that no student should start working in any office/division before submitting a signed Assignment Sheet to the Financial Aid Office. Also note that your financial aid will not be deducted from your Statement of Fees unless you activate it through the above procedure.

Lebanese heritage exhibit and lecture

The Center for Lebanese Heritage and the Fine Arts department (School of Arts & Sciences) present a combined event entitled “Jean Khalife in Retrospective (1925–1978).” The lecture took place on February 22. The exhibit opened on February 22 and continues until March 4, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Gulbenkian Theater.

Lebanese heritage lecture

The Center for Lebanese Heritage invites the community to a lecture on “Lebanon in Istanbul’s Prime Ministry Archives” by Dr. Issam Khalife, Monday February 7, 2005 at 6 p.m.

Holiday

Marking “Eid El-Adha,” there will be no classes and offices will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday January 20–22, 2005.

Registration schedule

Registration for Spring 2005 will be open to current students until January 19, 2005 as per this schedule.

Major theater production: “Amnesia 2025”

The Arts & Communication Division (School of Arts and Sciences, Beirut) presents “Amnesia 2025,” a collective creation directed by Nagy Souraty and inspired by texts written by Etel Adnan, Philippe Ducros and Mohamed Kacimi, at Gulbenkian Theater, January 14–16, 2005 at 8:30 p.m. (doors will be locked at 8:30 p.m. sharp).

Tickets for L.L. 5,000 and L.L. 10,000 are available at the Gulbenkian Theater ticket booth. For information please call 01-786464 or 03-791314, extension 1172.

Withdrawal deadline extended

The deadline for withdrawal from courses for the current semester has been extended to Monday January 17, 2005.

Major theater production: “Amnesia 2025”

The Arts & Communication Division (School of Arts and Sciences, Beirut) presents “Amnesia 2025,” a collective creation directed by Nagy Souraty and inspired by texts written by Etel Adnan, Philippe Ducros and Mohamed Kacimi, at Gulbenkian Theater, January 13–16, 2005 at 8:30 p.m. (doors will be locked at 8:30 p.m. sharp).

Tickets for L.L. 5,000 and L.L. 10,000 are available at the Gulbenkian Theater ticket booth. For information please call 01-786464 or 03-791314, extension 1172.

Registration schedule

Registration for Spring 2005 will be open to current students from January 14 to 19, 2005 as per this schedule.

Panel discussion: Ameen Rihani

The Center for Lebanese Heritage in collaboration with the School of Arts and Sciences invites all to attend a four-person panel discussion entitled “Ameen Rihani: a pinoneer globalizer in his Arab and international dimension, bridging East and West.” Panelists: Nuwar Mawalwi Diab, Dr. Jamil Jaber, Dr. Ursulla Nuvak ’Asaf, Dr. Latif Zaytouni. Wednesday January 12, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in LRC 21.

Lecture: “Lebanon in the French Archives”

The Center for Lebanese Heritage announces its first lecture for the year 2005, “Lebanon in the French Archives” by Dr. Antoine Hokeim on Monday January 10, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. sharp in LRC 21. All are welcome.

Christmas Concert

The last two performances are on:

• Monday December 20, 2004 at 8 p.m.
• Tuesday December 21, 2004 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are availabe at Smith’s Info Village for L.L. 10,000. The student rate of L.L. 5,000 is applicable on presentation of a valid student ID card.

Christmas Concert

The concert will take place as follows:

• Sunday December 19, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday December 20, 2004 at 8 p.m.
• Tuesday December 21, 2004 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are availabe at Smith’s Info Village for L.L. 10,000. The student rate of L.L. 5,000 is applicable on presentation of a valid student ID card.

Special Performance: Students, faculty and staff are cordially invited to a special performance on Saturday December 18, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in Irwin Hall Auditorium. Invitation tickets will be distributed December 14–17 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the auditorium’s lobby. The number of tickets is limited. Seats are not numbered — first come, first served. The performance will start on time.

Major Theater Production: “Amnesia 2025”

The Arts & Communication Division (School of Arts and Sciences, Beirut) presents “Amnesia 2025,” a collective creation directed by Nagy Souraty and inspired by texts written by Etel Adnan, Philippe Ducros and Mohamed Kacimi, at Gulbenkian Theater, January 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2005 at 8:30 p.m. (doors will be locked at 8:30 p.m. sharp).

Tickets for L.L. 5,000 and L.L. 10,000 are available at the Gulbenkian Theater ticket booth. For information please call 01-786464 or 03-791314, extension 1172.

ACM Student Chapter at LAU

The Computer Science and Mathematics division announces the recent formation of an Association of Computer Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter at LAU. The chapter will promote knowledge, interest and communication in the computing field through various activities that will be open to the entire university community, regardless of computer experience and background. For information, email the chapter.

Wireless LAN

The Information Technology department announces the launching of the “Wireless Campus” December 8, 2004 at 11:00 AM in Irwin Hall Auditorium, Beirut Campus.

Founders’ Day (Byblos)

To mark the 80th Founders’ Day of LAU as well as the 17th anniversary of the Byblos Campus, the LAU Alumni Association – Byblos Chapter cordially invites you to attend the celebration on Tuesday December 7, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. in the Selina Korban Theater.

CLH: “Lebanon in the Austrian Archives”

The Center for Lebanese Heritage invites the community to a lecture on “Lebanon in the Austrian Archives” by Dr. Karam Rizk on Monday December 6, 2004 at 6:00 PM in LRC 21, Beirut Campus. All are welcome.

Financial Aid

New Beirut Campus applicants who are in need of financial aid for the Spring 2005 term may pick up applications until Tuesday January 11, 2005, provided they have submitted their admissions application and received an LAU ID number.

Applications should be picked up in person at the Financial Aid Office, Faculty Apartments Building, First Floor. Opening hours are Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 12 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM.

The deadline for submitting the application along with the required documents and the deadline for setting an interview appointment are both indicated on page 2 of the Financial Aid application.

Important:

• No application will be accepted nor interview appointment given beyond the indicated deadlines.
• Incomplete applications (missing documents or information) will not be processed by the Financial Aid Council.

Doctor of Pharmacy: accreditation extended

The School of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that the ACPE has decided to continue the Pharm.D. program’s accreditation through June 30, 2008. The program remains the only one outside the U.S. to enjoy such privileged status.

Email storage limit

Please remember that LAU provides each student with 20 MB of storage space for e-mail. Users whose accounts exceed that quota won’t receive any new messages until they delete some messages to make space. To see how much space you are using, log in to Webmail and look at the bottom of the Inbox. More details are available under Options, Account Summary.

Note that this quota counts for all your email including your Inbox, Sent, Trash and any other stored folders on the server. It does not apply to e-mail stored on your own computer. If you use the "Leave Mail on Server" option in your e-mail application, you should periodically log in to Webmail, delete excess e-mail from your Inbox and empty the Trash.

Video conferencing

Videoconferencing over ISDN is available at LAU. Details and procedure.

LAU dial-up service

This IT service allows full-time faculty to access the internet and LAU intranet by means of a regular modem dial-up connection. Setup instructions.