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11.2.6 Does your university as a body deliver projects to record and/or preserve intangible cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge?

MOST - School on "Youth Civic Engagement (YCE) and public policies for urban inclusive governance through cultural heritage" [1]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/Event/MOST-School-on-Youth-Civic-Engagement-YCE-and-public-policies-for-urban-inclusive-governance-through-cultural-heritage-

A 3-day MOST School on “Youth civic engagement and public policies for urban governance through cultural heritage” will be organized in partnership with UNESCO, the Beirut Arab University (BAU) and the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development (HFSHD). While numerous SDGs will be tackled, this MOST School aims to share experiences and various methodologies of policy research in order to collaborate to promote an effective policy dialogue.

“The Value of Cultural Heritage” Lecture [2]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/-The-Value-of-Cultural-Heritage-Lecture

Beirut Arab University organized a lecture delivered by Dr. Ismail Serageldine entitled “The Value of Cultural Heritage” at Omar Houri Hall – Debbieh Campus.

The International Immigration Conference “FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRIPOLI AND THE NORTH – “YES WE CAN” [3]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/The-International-Immigration-Conference-FOR-THE-DEVELOPMENT-OF-TRIPOLI-AND-THE-NORTH-YES-WE-CAN-

Beirut Arab University - Tripoli Branch launched the International Immigration Conference for the Development of Tripoli and the North – Yes We Can” in cooperation with “Hommes d'Affaires Libanais de France -HALFA” and “Sunday Cultural Council”.

The ceremony was attended by the Mufti of Tripoli and the North, Sheikh Muhammad Tariq Imam, the Patriarchal Vicar Bishop Joseph Naffa, the Pastor of the Maronite Diocese of Tripoli, Youssef Soueif, the Melkite Archbishop of Tripoli and the rest of the North, Edward Daher, the President of the Maronite League in Lebanon, Ambassador Khalil Karam, the former Minister, Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Daher, and the Captain of the Syndicate. Engineers in Tripoli and the North, Engineer Bahaa Harb, members of the Syndicate Council, the global president of the Lebanese Cultural University in the world, His Excellency Mr. Abbas Fawaz, represented by Mr. Elie Al-Turk, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Manla Hospital, Mr. Tariq Manla, and representatives of ministries, municipalities, and cultural and scientific institutions. In addition to a group of businessmen and specialized economists who participated in the conference as speakers from the countries of diaspora: Chairman of the Lebanese Business Council in Kuwait, Ali Khalil, Chairman of the Council of Lebanese Executives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Rabih Al-Amin, President of the Global Organization of Partnership Units between the Public and Private Sectors in Geneva, Ziyad Hayek and Dr. Hatem Othman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viva International in Belgium, Founder and CEO of Isocel Telecom in Cotonou, Benin, Robert Awad, International Consultant Richard Njeim from France, Executive Director of JP Morgan in France, Mounir Chahine, and CEO of Blue Sea Telecommunications from the United States of America.

And from within Lebanon: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lebanese Investors in the World, Jacques Sarraf, President of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists, President of the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce, Salim Al-Zeani, President of the Economic and Social Council, Charles Arbid, Head of Research and Economic Analysis at Byblos Bank, Dr. Nassib Ghobril, Director of the Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs Dr. Sami Nader, President of the International Federation of Lebanese Businessmen and Women, Dr. Fouad Zmokhal, Dr. Hassan Dennawi, Acting President of the Special Economic Zone in Tripoli, Dr. Claude Hayek, CEO of the Lebanese American Association JOBROOTER, President of the Association of Economic Journalists in Lebanon Sabine Aweys, the CEO of the Lebanese Institute for Market Studies, Dr. Patrick Mardini, the researcher at the International Information Institute, Mr. Mohamed Shams El-Din, Mr. Elie Lebbs, Vice President of the Syndicate of Tourist Guides in Lebanon, and the Executive Director of the Cultural Agenda, Myriam Shouman.

In addition to the partners in the conference, the Lebanese-French businessmen gathered, led by Professor Antoine Menassa, and the Sunday cultural meeting was held by Dr. Ahmed Elmi. They were received by the President of the University, Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, along with the Vice President, Professor Khaled Baghdady, the deans of the university and its academic and administrative family.

The ceremony started with the Lebanese and Beirut Arab University anthems, then Miss Nala Makkouk, Master of the ceremony, focused in her speech that according to Beirut Arab University’s mission to develop the region around, it hosted and organized this conference in order to revitalize, improve and develop the economic situation and contribute to the promotion of employment opportunities for promising young graduates and stop the drain of emigration.

Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, President of the University, welcomed the Conference and its substance, looking forward to "the role of young people in Lebanon's revival and work together to achieve it by supporting scientific and professional paths".

He also noted that the University looks forward to contribute into multiple development through its scientific programs and moving through specialized programs to establish a partnership with local communities. "

He also thanked the partners for their preparation and cooperation in organizing the Conference and hoped that "there would be steps to follow up the substance of the Conference and implement its recommendations".

Dr. Bassem Bachache, from Sunday Cultural Council, delivered a speech, noting "the tragic conditions in which the country is passing and the Lebanese feels frustrated, that is why we have to work to grow some hope in the hearts of desperate people, by joining forces with emigrants and people who are living in Lebanon."

He continued “Countries are not measured by its area, but by the amount of their giving and Lebanon is great by its creative sons". He also refused to name the diaspora for immigrants, but as members of diaspora and adhere with them because they made sacrifices and turned to be the lungs of the homeland.”

Mr. Antoine Menassa, President of Hommes d'Affaires Libanais de France -HALFA, also spoke, thanking the President of the University and everyone who contributed to the success of the conference, considering that this is a great opportunity for us to meet in Tripoli in Northern Lebanon to look together for how Lebanon can benefit from the enormous resources and the willingness of the Lebanese expatriates to support their country of origin...

He continued, “I tell you that it is our duty to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors, especially in this global and regional crisis we are facing. We have a great cause to work on to support making tomorrow a better place for our youth in Lebanon.

Times are changing, and we are on the verge of a new phase. It is true that we are suffering from monotony and stagnation, where many of our institutions are far from modernization, but fortunately, despair is not a destiny.

For that, we need to create another model to get out of the crisis and to better secure the future. We need to rebuild on new foundations and redefine a new pattern that reorganizes the country’s finances, to ensure the continuity of the country and the future of our youth.

Thus, Unity is a necessity, and it is our duty to propose tangible measures, within a realistic program, that simulates the size of the current crisis and to rebuild according to a unified plan and program, in addition to restoring legitimacy.

Sometimes, one needs a different reading and that we listen to each other without sensitivity. I refuse to feel defeated because success is an unstoppable goal, and I am proud of being from an immigrant family, just as I am proud of being Lebanese..."

Mr. Rami Baitieh, who is an emigrant, gave a speech about the title of the conference recalling his experience since he migrated, overcoming obstacles and moving to France. He mentioned also his excellence there until became the chairman of the Board of Directors of one of the world's largest companies, Carrefour. He drew the attention that he abided by impulsiveness and sincerity in work, and what he achieved depended on "belief in God and the satisfaction of parents and creative work by fulfilling what is required, and on conditions based on a heartfelt desire for work, rejection of the work we do not like, and learning from mistakes and not repeating them".

At the end of the opening ceremony, Professor El Adawi, President of the University, presented the University’s Memorial Medal as a tribute to the participants in the opening session. Dr. Ahmad Alami was also honored on behalf of “Sunday Cultural Council”.

The Conference was concluded and resulted the formation of a unified programme of work for cooperation between businessmen and their councils in the North, countries abroad and universities, which will:

Follow-up to organize periodic conferences that works on creating remote employment opportunities, prepare young people and build their capacities to enter the labour market and attract foreign investments.
Launch of the e-platform “Career flow” to link job opportunities available in investor companies of expatriates inside and outside Lebanon with young graduates from Tripoli and the North who are wishing to work as well as train them.
Establish a task force who is responsible for information management and feeds in addition to control them.
Contact companies and Lebanese business owners abroad to feed the electronic pages with information and publicity to those companies.
Communicate with universities to provide online preparation and training programs
Develop a strategic media plan about Tripoli to give the true picture and not the stereotyped one
Develop a plan to build behavioral and cognitive shells for university and school students
Develop a plan to improve technical shells in line with the future labor market.
Encourage expatriate capitals to invest in Agro-Tech industry, knowledge industry, creative industry, creative industry, fashion, act, and movies industry), health industry and engineering in collaboration with stakeholders
Support the economic zone so that it will change from dream to reality.
Make Tripoli a distinctive brand in cooperation with stakeholders.
Establish committees to implement recommendations and monitor them.

A Call to retain Beirut Built Heritage [4]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/A-Call-to-retain-Beirut-Built-Heritage

From the first moments following the Beirut Blast, it became one of the priorities for Beirut Arab University to engage in the process of removing the destruction and to mobilize its community to offer the people in the affected neighborhoods of Beirut the help and support they needed.

Through its students, employees, and the academic staff, the University formed groups of helpers that participated in the removal of rubble and in surveying the damage that had befallen the port area, including the archaeological buildings in the old neighborhoods. The real danger is that the rescue plan for the damaged historic buildings is not expedited. The plan requires the displacement of the residents who do not have the capacity to rehabilitate these buildings due to the sensitivity of the origin. Rescuing these buildings also needs expert interventions to preserve their identity and value. The Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut has taken steps to develop a plan to survey and distinguish buildings of an archaeological nature, and to provide information to those concerned with cultural heritage in general and built heritage in particular. According to the third weekly report issued by the Order of Engineers and Architects dated on 9/9/2020, 14.1% of heritage buildings within the surveyed area are at high risk of collapse/damage, while 11.3% are at mid-risk of collapse/damage. This indicates that nearly a quarter of the surveyed historic buildings in the port vicinity were damaged by the blast.

The University spares no efforts, equipment and resources needed for the Urban Lab, such as a 3D scanning mechanism. Further, researchers in the field of preserving cultural heritage, including architects and engineers are brought together, to contribute with official and non-official bodies, such as the Beirut Municipality and the Ministry of Culture represented by the General Directorate of Antiquities, the Order of Engineers and Architects, and civil societies, in the development of the necessary engineering plans and the proposition of solutions to save historic buildings that are at risk while preserving the character of historic Beirut. In terms of resilience, the post-disaster urban and architectural reconstruction and rehabilitation of the cultural built heritage in Beirut should be included in any sustainable planning agenda of the city. For a traumatized society after disastrous events, such as the port blast, such urgent conservation practices will give a sense of localness and recreate the inhabitants’ collective memories concerning the image of their city, which promotes healing on a mid-term plan.

The interventions for the structural stabilization of heritage buildings that are at risk are among the priorities that necessitate the cooperation of all the different sectors in the Lebanese society. In addition, the partnership between the different sectors of society and civil organizations reflects community awareness and provides the best model for saving and preserving heritage. Keen on seeing all these plans realized as soon as possible, Beirut Arab University is keen on contributing to all the stages of the process, beginning with the damage assessment, through to the intervention phase.

Prof. Amr Galal Al-Adawi

President of Beirut Arab University, Lebanon

Architecture and Planning Journal, APJ, celebrates its 26th volume issue 2 - 2020 - in synchronization with passing 60 years on founding Beirut Arab University in Lebanon. For further information, you can access the link below

https://digitalcommons.bau.edu.lb/apj/vol26/iss2/

In Beirut, a BAU exhibition revives damaged architecture for Lebanese children [5]

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/beirut-bau-exhibition-revives-damaged-architecture-lebanese-children

At the heart of a historic area damaged by the Beirut blasts, the “Beirut Miniature Model Art Exhibition” of the Beirut Arab University has revived the Lebanese capital by reimagining its colors and memories over the course of 3 days, at the Saint Nicolas stairs in Gemmayze. It allowed children to enhance awareness to their cultural heritage and develop their emotional attachment to the territory of Beirut, by exposing them to miniature Beirut buildings developed by BAU students, and through the construction of cognitive maps and the use of spatial maps designed in a game environment.

The exhibition is an outcome of the initiative led by the BAU faculty of Architecture-Design & Built Environment to develop children's emotional attachment to the city of Beirut following the blasts, and is supported by UNODC, UNESCO and UNFPA, as part of UNODC’s Education4Justice programme and UNESCO's Li Beirut initiative.

Partners, NGOs, students, teachers and parents gathered in Gemmayze to discover the colorful displays which restore Beirut to its former beauty. A Ribbon Cutting celebration was also held in presence of the BAU president Dr. Amr Galal El-Adawi and representatives from UNODC and UNESCO.

During the exhibition, more than 70 children from the affected area explored the models and interacted with a creative game board with 3D physical models for specific neighborhoods and historic damaged buildings in Beirut, that was designed to stimulate the spatial thinking of children as a coping strategy after the traumatic event. Children also colored an illustration that depicts the Beirut blasts, solidarity and resilience to convey positive and empowering messages.

As part of the project, 45 children had also been invited to a workshop at the BAU lab and Karantina garden in Beirut, in collaboration with NGO “Himaya Daeem Aataa”, and were engaged in different activities. Each child created his/her own neighborhood using the materials of the game board including folded papers and landscape elements. The children also explored the large-scale model of selected heritage buildings in Beirut.

Earlier in April, 225 teachers of art and sciences had attended an online webinar and were trained on how to use the designed maps and models with students to improve the pedagogical practice, by integrating spatial thinking in their classes.

HRC Organized a Play by BAU Students tackling the Lebanese Civil War [6]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/HRC-Organized-a-Play-by-BAU-Students-tackling-the-Lebanese-Civil-War

The Human Rights Center at Beirut Arab University organized a play that tackled the Lebanese Civil War and lessons learnt from the legacy of this bitter experience.

This play was directed by Ms. Rania Mroueh and performed by BAU students from different faculties at Beirut Campus. The play was part of an activity held by the “Dealing with the Past Memories for Future Rights of Enforced Disappeared Persons” project funded by the United Nations Peace Building Fund and jointly implemented with the “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights” (OHCHR).

Faculty of Architecture- Design & Built Environment Inaugurated Beirut Miniature Model Art Exhibition [7]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Faculty-of-Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment-Inaugurated-Beirut-Miniature-Model-Art-Exhibition

The President of Beirut Arab University Prof. Amr Galal El – Adawi inaugurated “Beirut Miniature Model Art Exhibition to introduce Cultural Heritage to Children» that was launched by the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment in partnership with UNESCO, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, at Saint Nicolas Stairs in Gemmayzeh Area.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prof. Ibtihal El Bastawissi, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment, Ms. Rony Sabbagh, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lebanon, Dr. Seiko Sugita, Programme specialist in social and human sciences at UNESCO Beirut, in addition to faculty deans and representatives of the United Nations Organizations, university professors and faculty students.

The three-day exhibition took place after the great efforts performed by the Faculty of Architecture- Design and Built Environment team for a period of six months to provide a large number of architectural miniatures of heritage buildings in Beirut with the contribution of the Urban Laboratory. These models were in high quality and accurate showing the architectural details of these buildings.

The faculty students and professors supervising the exhibition accompanied visitors in their tours, introduced them to the displayed models and explained the architectural details that characterize the heritage buildings of Beirut. They also gave souvenirs to children inspired by the main objective of the exhibition. Souvenirs consist from collections of facades in which the child can assemble by himself to recreate one of the models of heritage buildings for the identity of Beirut City.

Professor Amr Galal El- Adawi, President of Beirut Arab University, congratulated the working group under the supervision of Professor Ibtihal El Bastawissi, the Dean of the Faculty, in preparing for this exhibition, which embodies the real message of the University and its pioneering role in serving the Lebanese society in general and the people of Beirut in particular, through this project that enhances the social role of the architect in spreading the culture of preserving the architectural and urban heritage of the city.

Capacity Building on Truth and Justice [8]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Capacity-Building-on-Truth-and-Justice

The Human Rights Center at BAU organized a capacity building training on “Truth and Justice” at BAU- Tripoli Branch. The training lasted for two consecutive days on 1-2/10/2021 at the Multipurpose Room and was a part of the “Dealing with the Past Memories for Future Rights of Enforced Disappeared Persons” project funded by the United Nations Peace Building Fund and jointly implemented with OHCHR.

This project aims to shed more light on people who experienced the enforced disappearance of others and provide enough information to highlight the root causes of past conflict and present social tensions in addition to opening public debate and facilitating cross-confessional dialogue, which helps engage the Lebanese youth. The participating students from different majors were willing to know more about the core and values of the law that allow the affected Lebanese to achieve justice and seek the truth.

Judge Sara Rammal inaugurated the first day of the training, discussing the enforced disappearance in the light of concepts of justice and truth. After that, the Vice President of Fighters for Peace Mr. Asaad Chaftari held a debate with the students about true reconciliation and its conditions for the individual and groups. The second day of the training opened with Ms. Lara Al-Deeb, one of the board members of the Committee of the Families of Kidnapped and Disappeared in Lebanon. She gave details about the adoption of the law concerning the absence and the enforced disappearance of persons and the implementation of the resolutions of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Afterwards, Mrs. Dala Bazzi, the instructor of physical kinesiology and therapy through dancing, showed a video in which the dancers express their feelings through movement only. This video aimed to emphasize the importance of the theatre as a place for people to express their needs and deliver messages to the audience about the role of art and music in expressing solidarity with the issue of the enforced disappeared persons.

BAU participated in Beirut Urban Declaration Conference after Beirut Port Explosion [9]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-participated-in-Beirut-Urban-Declaration-Conference-after-Beirut-Port-Explosion

The Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment at Beirut Arab University participated in Beirut Urban Declaration Conference for restoration of afflicted areas after the huge explosion that occurred on August four. The conference was organized by the Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut in cooperation with the Faculties of Architecture in Lebanon whereby this event came after long preparations and workshops in addition to direct field work which started directly after Beirut Port explosion on August 4, 2020.

Since then, Professor Ibtihal El-Bastawissi, the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture- Design and Built Environment, has worked within the organizing committees of the Deans of Faculties of Architecture for Beirut Urban Declaration which included five sessions. She invited a group of university professors from various faculties to participate in all aspects of conference activities in coordination with the Dean of Faculty of Human Sciences, Professor Mayssah El-Nayal. Professor El-Bastawissi also participated in a workshop organized by the Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut in cooperation with the French government, UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA) in order to achieve this declaration.

The university had interventions in more than one session in the conference where Professor Hassan Hallak gave a lecture entitled "The Economic and Social Role of the Beirut Port," in which he talked about the history of the development of Beirut Port and its economic and social impacts on the city.

Dr. Khaled Sadek gave a lecture under the title of "The Urban Fabric of Beirut between History and the Present" in which he dealt with the development of Beirut's urban fabric during the historical eras that the city has gone through. He mentioned the human values that the city has acquired, which are based on reverence of freedoms, respect of intellectual pluralism and openness to different civilizations.

In the fourth session, Dr. Hiba Mohsen gave a lecture entitled "Rehabilitation and Restoration of Damaged Heritage Buildings", in which she discussed the importance of preserving the heritage and the risks that threatens it, in addition to several proposals for the rehabilitation and construction of old neighborhoods.

In the second day, Dr. Khaled Sadek gave another lecture under the title of "Legislative Frameworks for Reconstruction Management", during which he presented the reality of legislation and the mechanisms available for reconstruction.

"Heritage in Our Life" A Conference at BAU - Tripoli [10]

Heritage in Our Life" A Conference at BAU - Tripoli | Beirut Arab University

Beirut Arab University- Tripoli Campus and Tripoli Vector Lions Club organized a conference entitled “Heritage in Our Life”. The event was attended by Mr. Mokbel Malak, representing HE Mr. Najeeb Mikati, Mr. Mohamed Kamal Ziehdeh representing Minister Ashraf Reefi, Dr. Mostafa El Helweh representing Minister Mohamed El Safadi, Dr. Saad El Din Fakhoury representing MP Robert Fadel, HE Dr. Khaled Ziiedeh, Lions Governor of the Region Mourched Hajj Chahine, BAU President Prof. Dr. Amr Galal El Adawi, General Secretary of the National UNESCO Commission Dr. Zahida Darwiche, BAU Vice-President for Tripoli Branch Affairs Prof. Dr. Khaled Baghdadi, BAU Deputy Secretary General for Tripoli Branch Affairs Mr. Mohamed Hammoud, Branch Coordinator, Mr. Ahmed Sankari, as well as the faculty directors at the Branch and a large crowd of members of the civil society from all over Lebanon.

After the Lebanese National Anthem was played, Dr. Jean Touma, Conference Coordinator, spoke, highlighting the necessity to identify the points of intersection between heritage and originality on the one hand, and the changes and transformations sweeping across the region.
This was followed by a word delivered by the editor in chief of “Research Publication” Periodical, Eng. Issam Obeid, who stated that the publication of these studies has provided a rich reference on the Lebanese heritage.

Mr. Ayman Maaliki, head of Tripoli Vector Lions Club, focused in his speech on the objectives of the Lions Club, which are mainly to offer guidance, consultation and awareness programs on the importance on the cultural heritage. Engineer Mourched Hajj Chahine specified the heritage that reiterates the dissemination of the culture of a closely-knit family, hospitality and respect.
Prof. Dr. Amr Galal El Adawi, president of Beirut Arab University stated in his speech that there is no contradiction between preserving one’s heritage and modernization, since the heritage that we seek to revive today was considered technology at those times in history.
The first session was moderated by Lawyer Rasheed Jalkh who stated that our heritage is an image of a regenerating Lebanese past.

Dr. Marlene Haydar Najjar discussed in her presentation to necessity to preserve popular poetry. She concluded that it is not sufficient to identity and document one or more elements of the non-material cultural heritage, and hence registering it in the National Heritage Record. Popular poetry was, therefore, added to the representative list of human heritage at the UNESCO. The greatest challenge, yet, is to manage these elements in the post-registration phase to ensure their continuity.
Dr. Miriam Andraous Kawwal focused in her presentation on the image and heritage in children’s bed-time songs, stating that these songs are an authentic source for the depiction of the nation’s characteristics, traditions and customs. They are also one form for expressing their joys, concerns and experiences.

The Film Director Hussam Khayyat analyzed in his presentation on Heritage and Cinema the movies made by the Rahbani brothers, with special focus on the Lebanese movie “El Bosta”. He concluded that the younger generations call for the revival of the heritage without discarding or destroying the old, for the aim is to preserve it, and to renovate and improve what has been damaged.
The final presentation in the session was delivered in French by Prof. Nadia Iskandarani, who surveyed and analyzed some of the aspects of the Lebanese heritage as traced in the writings of the French travelers of the 19th century.

The second session was moderated by Dr. Nabil Harb, Director of the Faculty of Architecture at BAU, Tripoli Branch. He maintained that the Lebanese heritage is both rich and diverse, ranging from a material heritage extending from the days of the Phoenicians down to the present day, to a non-material heritage handed down in its various cities and villages.

The first presentation was delivered by Dr. Samir Itani and was entitled “Heritage and its Role in Shaping Identity”. He stated that is it essential for any nation to modernize its heritage, since this is proof of the continuity and distinction of its culture, and thus its identity. Dr. Maha Kayyal’s presentation was entitled “Folklore Identity and Tourism”, and she argued that all this mobility of the Lebanese heritage may be promising but not sufficient to establish sustainable developmental policies to market it for touristic purposes, whether locally, regionally or internationally.
Dr. Ali El Ali entitled his presentation “A Village Painting”, and he focused on the paintings that have been inspired by village life. These represent a rural heritage that was both a source of inspiration for the artists and a return to spontaneity and values. The session was concluded with a presentation by Eng. Wassim Naghi, entitled “Heritage in Architecture”, which dealt with the transfer of cultural forms and nature into the realm of architecture.

At the end of the conference, a set of books on the Lebanese popular heritage was distributed to the presenters.

The Participation of the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture in the OEA Workshop [11]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/The-Participation-of-the-Dean-of-the-Faculty-of-Architecture-in-the-OEA-Workshop

The Participation of the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture in the OEA Workshop on the Reconstruction of the Neighbourhoods affected by the 4th of August Blast within a National Vision for Sustainable Development Policies

The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Built Environment, Professor Ibtihal Youssef El-Bastawissi, participated in the workshop organized by the Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut in cooperation with the French Government, UNESCO, and the International Union of Architects (UIA).

Professor El-Bastawissi participated in the fourth session covering the legal aspects of the reconstruction process. the session was carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and the General Directorate of Antiquities in Lebanon.

While moderating the public discussion panel at the end of the axis, Professor El-Bastawissi stressed on the importance of this axis, as well as all the other axes of the workshop which complement each other and enriched the studies carried out by the Architectural Faculties in Lebanese universities in collaboration with Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut. Professor El-Bastawissi thanked the President of the OEA, Jad Tabet, for organizing this workshop and for all the efforts he is doing to keep up with the reconstruction of the districts devastated by the explosion of August 4, 2020.

A Research Study Project for Port Beirut Explosion conducted by BAU- Faculty of Engineering [12]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/A-Research-Study-Project-for-Port-Beirut-Explosion-conducted-by-BAU-Faculty-of-Engineering

A research team from Beirut Arab University - Faculty of Engineering led by prof. Yehya Temsah - Assistant dean, professor of structural engineering - conducted a Study Project for the Beirut Port Explosion in collaboration with the Lebanese Army. The project aimed, through structural analysis approach, to define the magnitude of the explosive material weight, the structural response of the Wheat Silos and their protective role.

The preliminary study results were of great importance and the research team was invited to present their study in several local and international scientific discussions.

On one hand, the Research Team Head Prof. Temsah also participated in an international online conference organized by Balamand University- Lebanon Map, entitled “Beirut Blast: A Paradigm Shift in Open Geospatial Data “which was held on November 6 and 7, 2020.

On another hand, Prof. Yehya Temsah and Dr. Ali Jahami - Assistant professor, lecture at the faculty of engineering - participated in a webinar organized by Beirut Order of Engineers and Architects entitled “Beirut Blast: Nature, Magnitude, Observation, Damages and Assessment” which was held on November 13, 2020.

The Three-Dimensional Survey of the Nawfal Palace in Tripoli [13]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/The-Three-Dimensional-Survey-of-the-Nawfal-Palace-in-Tripoli

A new collaboration between the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment and the Municipality of Tripoli

Within the framework of cooperation between the Faculty of Architecture- Design and Built Environment at Beirut Arab University and the Municipality of Tripoli, a team from the Faculty carried out a three-dimensional survey of the Nawfal Municipal Palace, located in Al-Tal district in Tripoli.

The 3D survey process of Nawfal Municipal Palace comprises two main stages:

The first stage includes the field survey that spanned over a period of five days (from 16/11/2020 to 20/11/2020), during which the team collected digital data for all the internal and external spaces of the Palace.
The second stage includes the process of extracting the collected data to generate the digital model that simulates the realistic details of the palace.

The three-dimensional survey is based on the use of new equipment and technologies which are available in the Virtual Reality Lab of the Faculty at Debbieh Campus. This lab has been newly equipped to be a pioneer in this field at the national and regional levels.

The Survey was conducted by a specialized team in the field of 3D scanning from the Faculty consists of Dr. Kareem Saad Galal and the students Khoder Bahr Joujou, Hadi Hassan Jalloul, Abdul Karim Rabie Oweidat, and Muhammad Nour Maher Abu Ammo.

This cooperative activity was coordinated between Tripoli Municipality Councillor, Dr. Bassem Bakhash, and the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture- Design and Built Environment Professor Dr. Ibtihal Youssef El-Bastawissi, who provided all the necessary facilities for the team to be able to complete the work successfully. The faculty branch in Tripoli also supported the working team through the vice president of Tripoli Branch Affairs, Professor Khaled Baghdady, and Faculty Director for Tripoli branch, Dr. Nabil Mohareb and Dr. Khaled Al-Daghar. The team also appreciated the generous hospitality and all the facilities provided by Tripoli municipality.

This activity is one of a series of cooperative activities between Beirut Arab University and the civil society in Lebanon as per the instructions and recommendations of the university president, Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, who is always keen to accomplish the University’s lofty mission and pioneering role dedicated to community service.

Beirut Explosion Structural Assessment of the Explosion Magnitude [14]

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After completing the two phases of the Research Project related to Beirut Port Blast, the Research Unit Team deduced the below Summary Research Work which was sent to publication at a highly ranked journal.

On August 4th 2020, tremendous explosion occurred in Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, specifically in its port.

The resulting damage was humongous, impacting the city along a radius of about 600m. Series of grains silos adjacent to the center of the explosion, at 85m proximity, had been importantly damaged.

The cause was anticipated to explosion of Ammonium Nitrate that had been stored in the port, of “said” quantity equal to 2750t, whereby different opinions have emerged regarding the amount of the explosive materials and the magnitude of the explosion. The aim of this research work is to define the magnitude of the explosion, using structural engineering approach throughout non-linear finite element modeling of the silos. The magnitude of the explosion is defined as the numerical model magnitude that generated the silos damages. The study is based on silos detailed drawings, data collected from site visits, and the use of the Conventional Weapons Effects Blast Loading (CONWEP) method. In addition, damage assessment for the “standing” silos have been conducted and final recommendations are included. This paper shows that the magnitude of the explosion is smaller than the equivalent TNT of the original declared quantity of stored Ammonium Nitrate.

Online public seminar in collaboration with University of Leeds (UK) [15]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/Event/Online-public-seminar-in-collaboration-with-University-of-LeedsUK-

Faculty of Architecture- Design and Built Environment, Beirut Arab University (BAU) in its second collaboration with University of Leeds (UK) are inviting you to the online public seminar ‘Building Capacity & Designing Participatory Approaches to Preserve Cultural Heritage by the Youth’ as a part of the funded project with the title ‘(Re)contextualizing contested heritage project’, #ReConHeritage, funded by Research England GCRF.

Invitation to the opening ceremony of “Beirut Miniature Model Art Exhibition to introduce Cultural Heritage to Children” [16]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/Event/Invitation-to-the-opening-ceremony-of-Beirut-Miniature-Model-Art-Exhibition-to-introduce-Cultural-Heritage-to-Children-

Within the framework of “Youth-Led rehabilitation efforts to support local communities affected by the Beirut Blast" initiative, BAU – Faculty of Architecture, Design & Built Environment in partnership with UNESCO, UNFPA, and UNODC is pleased to invite you to attend the opening ceremony of “Beirut Miniature Model Art Exhibition to introduce Cultural Heritage to Children” on Friday, June 25 2022 at 3:00 pm at ST Nicholas Stairs, Gemmayzeh .

“A Modern Vision of Culture in the Contemporary Society” [17]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/A-Modern-Vision-of-Culture-in-the-Contemporary-Society

The French Language and Literature Department at the Faculty of Human Sciences at Beirut Arab University, in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Lebanon, the French Institute and the Francophone University Agency, organised a conference under the title of “A Modern Vision of Culture in the Contemporary Society”.

The Conference which was held in Beirut Campus was attended by the President of BAU Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi, Secretary General Dr. Omar Houri, faculty deans and members, BAU students as well as students and French instructors from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik and the Islamic University.
The conference was also attended by the Swiss Ambassador to Lebanon Mr. Francois Barras, Cultural Attaché in Swiss Embassy in Lebanon Mr. Michel Abou Khalil, French Institute Attaché for the French Language in Lebanon Dr. Mathew Weeger, Regional Director of the Middle East Office for the Francophone University Agency Dr. Hervey Saboran represented by Mrs. Mirald Khalaf, and the Secretary General of the UNESCO Lebanese National Committee Professor Zahida Darwish.
After the Lebanese and BAU anthems, a Documentary Film of BAU was showed. Dr Soufi Salloum, the Conference Presenter, noted that this conference shall strengthen the cooperation between BAU, the Swiss Embassy, the French Institute and the Francophone University Agency.
The Conference Coordinator and Head of the French Language and Literature Department at BAU Professor Nadia Iskandarani warned against the drifts that may occur due to the existence of problems related to the cultural and human identity, enumerating the conference topics that deal with modernity and culture issues.

For Dr. Weeger, the conference title sheds the light on reality and strongly reinforces the links between writers and readers, adding that contemporary subjects provide documentary material to the Francophone world and reflect a modern vision far from the classic one.
Mrs. Khalaf talked about the links between culture and society, saying that the conference provides intellectual wealth that promotes scientific and cultural climates based on the fact that French is used in teaching and research.

Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences Professor El Nayal called for the promotion of all aspects of culture in the light of globalization and current changes, noting that culture represents the identity of the community.

In his speech, President El Adawi’s requested to recognize cultural diversity and to focus on culture and its role in reflecting the image of the contemporary society, stressing the fact that culture joins us.

The Swiss Ambassador Mr. Francois Baras addressed the relationship between culture and diplomacy, referring to the possibility of strengthening this relation through the establishment of international events, conducting research as cultural and knowledge sources and sharing values despite the changes in the methods and the techniques, praising the importance of the conference to preserve the Francophone and its growth.

The panel discussions were launched after the opening ceremony and lasted for two days. University professors and specialists in French language and Francophone issues presented research papers and important studies on the cultural and moral decline and ways to nurture these values and culture. Other papers addressed the core of the social routines in Lebanon and the world due to their human impact and their cultural heritage which portray the contemporary society. Likewise, the contributions of technology and social networking means have influenced culture and rendered it as contemporary.

The Second Specialized Arabic Language Forum Oral Communication: A Skill and a Mission A workshop at BAU [18]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/Event/The-Second-Specialized-Arabic-Language-Forum-Oral-Communication-A-Skill-and-a-Mission-A-workshop-at-BAU

Beirut Arab University hosted “The Second Specialized Arabic Language Forum – Oral Communication: A Skill and a Mission” on its campus in Beirut. The event was organized in cooperation with the Educational Institutions Network, under the sponsorship of Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi, President of the University, and was attended by Dr. Omar Houri, BAU Secretary General; the deans of faculties; Mr. Kamel Kozbar, President of the Educational Institutions Network; Prof. Ahmed Fares, honorary guest of the Forum; as well as a large crowd of Arabic language teachers from the participating schools.
The Forum aimed at strengthening Classical Arabic, elevating it from the realm of theories and rules to the arena of interaction and dialogue, in the light of the current submission to foreign languages. This current reality is about to obliterate the aesthetics and importance of Arabic, while wiping out its cultural entity. This can only be combated by activating dialogue and discussion, as well as an alternative culture among students, to revive the language.

The Forum opened with a recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the Lebanese National Anthem, the BAU Anthem and the BAU Introductory Film. The Master of Ceremony was Mr. Omar Farouk El Nakhal who welcomed the attendees and the audience and announced the launching of the event, describing the Forum as an industrious effort to track down the problems faced by the language, convening at a Pan-Arab university that upholds Arabic and implements many of its educational facilities to bring into being this grand idea.

Prof. Amr El Adawi, President of BAU stressed in his word on the necessity to preserve Arabic, the language of heritage, originality and intellect, and the language of communication and education. He emphasized that there should be greater attention paid to research, since it is a basic tool for development, and conducive towards the scientific and intellectual renaissance of our Arab communities.

Adawi expressed his firm belief that the Forum would be a launching pad for fostering Arabic, since it opens new horizons of development in teaching methods. It also focuses on enhancing the basic communication skills needed in building up the student’s personality and opening up to the other.
Mr. Kamel Kozbar spoke next, attributing the title of the Forum to the need for written communication, essential to progress towards better results and protecting ourselves through the use of our language. He further expressed his gratitude to the University and its President for embracing the Forum.

Prof. Mayssah El Nayal, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, pointed out that BAU in general, and the Faculty of Arts in particular are always keen on preserving Classical Arabic. She highlighted that the University annually organizes the Arabic Speech Competition, under various titles that are in tune with the current events. To further promote the language, the Arabic Department at the Faculty offers a mandatory University course entitled “Arabic Language”. To enhance the learning of the language, there is a TAFL program to teach foreign students Arabic.

The Guest of Honor, Prof. Ahmed Fares, gave a historical overview of the language, highlighting its advantages and the famous sayings of prominent linguists and thinkers. He stressed upon the fact that the language is closely tied to life, as it is a means of communication and understanding the world around us. It allows us to express our thoughts and to progress in all walks of life.
Next two panel sessions were held, the first of which was moderated by Dr. Khalil Ajina, and the second by Mr. Abu Bakr El Zahabi, coordinator of Arabic at Iman schools. The papers presented described new approaches to revive the language, whether through oral communication, dependent upon recalling content, words and expressions in specific topics, or through the development of spoken skills dependent upon confidence and oratory.

The Forum concluded with a number of recommendations, which emphasized the necessity to provide opportunities at schools that accentuate the vividness and effectiveness of the language, while linking the communication act with the curriculum and life issues. This requires team-work and empowering the teachers with listening skills. The Forum also called for the establishment of a sound linguistic community inside the schools.

In the end, the Network presented honorary shields to Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi, Prof. Mayssah El Nayal, Prof. Ahmed Fares, and the scientific committee that organized the Forum. The participating researchers were also given certificates of participation.

Arabic Language and Contemporary Linguistics [19]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Human-Sciences/Event/Arabic-Language-and-Contemporary-Linguistics

The Faculty of Human Sciences, Beirut Arab University, organized its first International Conference, entitled Arabic Language and Contemporary Linguistics. The conference brought together scholars from various Arab Countries including Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Sudan. Focusing on major contemporary issues raised by globalization and technology, the conference hosted two keynote speakers, Prof. Gaber Asfour, Egyptian ex-Minister of Culture, and Prof. Ismail Serageldin, Founding Director of the Biblioteca Alexandrina in Egypt. The two conference-days covered six sessions which tackled various themes, such as “Contemporary Linguistics and Arabic”, “Creativity and the Enrichment of Language”, “Translation and Terminology in Arabic”, “New Trends in Critical and Literary Studies”, “Arabic and the Quran” and “Arabic and the Challenges of Culture and Identity”. The conference closed with a number of important recommendations.

Dialogue Competition in Arabic Language at BAU [20]

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Dialogue-Competition-in-Arabic-Language-at-BAU

Beirut Arab University launched a competition in standard Arabic language for university students in Lebanon aged between 17 to 25 years. The competition aims to encourage students to mainly use standard Arabic language, deepen their culture outside the university disciplines and refine their personalities. It also urges them to engage in dialogue, provide arguments to defend their ideas and respect others’ views.

Six teams participated in the competition from the Lebanese University, Lebanese American University, Notre Dame University – Louaize, La Sagesse University, Al-Jinan University and Beirut Arab University. In each round, two teams competed on one of ten previously-prepared topics.

The jury comprised Secretary-General of the Lebanese Writers Union Dr. Wajih Fanous, Editor-in-chief of An-Nahar Ghassan Hajjar, and Media Advisor and member of the Political Bureau of Al-Marda Movement Ms. Vera Yammine.

After being evaluated by the jury members, the first prize of $3,000 was awarded to students Hisham al-Janani and Mohammed Bazea from the Lebanese American University. The second prize of $2,000 was awarded to Carla Abu Dhiab and Liliane Abu Shahin from La Sagesse University. Maryam Suleiman and Malakeh Khalil from Beirut Arab University came third with $1,000.

BAU President Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi noted BAU’s keenness to select the topics that contribute to uncovering the way the youth think about the issues at hand. He stated that the competition also aims to raise the students’ level of oral performance and their ability to discuss and present ideas in clear standard Arabic to an audience, stressing the importance of preserving Arabic language despite all circumstances and challenges.

At the end of the competition, President El-Adawi presented the shield of the university to the participants and the jury members.

Faculty of Architecture- Design & Built Environment Inaugurated Beirut Miniature Model Art Exhibition [21]

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