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4.3.2: Does your university as a body host events at university that are open to the general public: public lectures, community educational events?

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

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

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.

Date: 30th of May (Saturday)

Time: starting from 11:00 am to 14:30

link: please email us at n.mohareb@bau.edu.lb to join via Zoom

8Th Graduate Open House

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Graduate/Event/8Th-Graduate-Open-House

Discover Your Future at BAU's 8th Graduate Open House!

Join us this year at the 8th Graduate Open House event hosted by Beirut Arab University. Explore our wide range of graduate programs across the 10 Faculties, learn about the application process, admission requirements, financial aid, support services and other relevant information.

The event features an informative presentation on BAU's programs and facilities, followed by interactive information stands where you can meet Faculty members and get your questions answered.

Save the date and don't miss this opportunity to shape your academic journey. Join us at BAU's 8th Graduate Open House and discover the path to your future success!

For further information:

Tel: +961 1 300110 Ext: 2586

E-mail: gradstudies@bau.edu.lb

Launch of the Marqab Website

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=745979920898063&set=pcb.745982714231117

BAU - Tripoli branch hosted the launch of the Marqab website, which is a project aspiring to contribute to shaping the labor market in Lebanon through data-driven visions, and to survey the status of the flexible young workforce in North Lebanon.

Public lecture by Dr. Neveen Hamza - Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University, UK.

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/News/Public-lecture-by-Dr-Neveen-Hamza-Senior-Lecturer-at-Newcastle-University-UK-

The Faculty of Architecture – Design & Built Environment, Tripoli Campus organized a mini - workshop on 27 February 2020 and a public lecture by Dr. Neveen Hamza - Senior Lecturer in Architecture and the Director of MSc Advanced Architectural Design - Sustainable Buildings & Environment at Newcastle University, UK.

The public lecture was entitled “Hot Air: Changing approaches towards an Architecture of well-being” and the workshop entitled “Daylighting - Velux daylight visualizer software simulation”.

The lecture focused on the legacy of architectural design developments, and at how and why approaches to ‘hot air’ have changed moving on from the vernacular situated architecture to the technological fix era to human wellbeing as determinates of good quality architecture. While the workshop focused on the role of daylighting in Architecture and human well-being. The simulation software program of Velux daylight visualizer was employed for daylighting analyses case study.

Rashid Karami International Fair Modern World Heritage in Danger What's Next! Public Lecture at Beirut Arab University

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Rashid-Karami-International-Fair-Modern-World-Heritage-in-Danger-What-s-Next-Public-Lecture-at-Beirut-Arab-University

The Faculty of Architecture - Design and the Built Environment at Beirut Arab University, Tripoli Branch, held a lecture on the Rashid Karami International Fair - Modern World Heritage in Danger - What Next!, by the President of the Niemeyer Foundation for Heritage in Tripoli and Professor of Architecture at the Lebanese University, Dr. Wassim Naghi, and organized by Dr. Khaled El-Daghar, Associate Professor of Architecture at the Faculty, within the “Cooperation Project in the Field of Urban Management and Regional Development”, in partnership with the United Cities Association of Lebanon / Technical Office of Lebanese Municipalities, the Municipality of Tripoli, the Municipality of Zgharta/Ehden, and in cooperation with the Union of Municipalities of Dunkirk and the Agency for Urban Planning and Development for the Flanders Region - Dunkirk (AGUR) - France, the French National Union of Urban Planning Agencies (FNAU), and the Port of Dunkirk with support of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

At the beginning, the Associate Professor at the Faculty, Dr. Khaled Al-Daghar, welcomed the audience, emphasizing the joint cooperation between universities, municipalities, governmental and non-governmental institutions and civil society organizations to support and build a common strategic vision for development plans and manage the development of new local development projects.
The Director of Tripoli Branch, Dr. Hani Shaarani, also noted that the University works with all local and international partners to achieve social, economic, cultural and urban development. The Rachid Karami International Fair complex is a national and global wealth that shall be preserved and continuously developed because it is a unique investment opportunity. It can also play an active role in the development of the region if is exploited effectively.”
The Mayor of Tripoli, Engineer Ahmed Kamareddine, spoke about the framework of the Rachid Karami International Fair Competition, which is part of the Tripoli Municipality's cooperation project with the Municipality of Zgharta/Ehden and French partners through the establishment of the Urban Planning and Regional development Agency for Abou Ali River Basin(AUDETA).
Mr. Ghassan Tayoun, a member and representative of the Zgharta/ Ehden Municipality Council, then reviewed the Agency's plan and objectives, which began in 2017 with the assistance of French planning agencies, taking into account all the development capabilities of the areas on the Abou Ali River Basin, which has an umbrella symbol and expands along 480 square kilometers.
Dr. Wasim Nagy started his lecture with a historical overview and brief definitions about the idea of Lebanon's permanent international exhibition in Tripoli, which began at the end of the 1950s. He, then, followed it by a comprehensive explanation of all stages and the impact of the civil war on the fair in general and the subsequent disruption of Lebanon's decision makers during the attempt to reinvigorate what has become known since the mid-1990s as the Rashid Karami International Fair in Tripoli.
Dr. Nagy continued that the death of architect Oscar Niemeyer in 2012 was the starting point for ongoing outreach and awareness activities and campaigns with a group of heritage professionals and activists to demonstrate the cultural value of the fair and its economic role, culminating in its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List in January 2023.
At the end, a discussion was moderated with attendees about their vision for the Rashid Karami International Fair as a promising facility for Tripoli in specific and for Lebanon and the region in general.

Public Lecture

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Engineering/Event/Public-Lecture

A public lecture was held for the Engineering students mainly the Chemical and Petroleum department students on Thursday 19/10/2023.

Lecturer: Jesse El Aayi (Petroleum Engineer from the Colorado School of Mines, Colorado, USA)

Topic: Viability of Microfluidics as a rapid chemical EOR screening method for oilfields.

The event was organized in collaboration by the students’ societies SPE and AIChE.

Public Lecture By Dr. Osama Omar

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/Event/Public-Lecture-By-Dr-Osama-Omar

The Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, is taking steps towards internationality. After obtaining RIBA I accreditation and sending its staff to participate in international conferences and public lectures.
Dr. Osama Omar had been invited to give a public lecture under title ‘ Nanoarchitecture Future Housing’ in Jordan Housing Developers Association, Amman, Jordan which was held between the 4th and the 7th of April 2015.
The lecture focus on the role of Nanotechnology in Architecture to reach Future Housing by produce new materials that have new properties, which help to protect indoor spaces and built new trends of architecture called Nanoarchitecture which friendly for environment.

Public Lecture: "Photovoltaic Market in Lebanon, Opportunities and Barriers"

The Faculty of Architectural Engineering cordially invites you to attend a lecture presentation titled:

"Photovoltaic Market in Lebanon, Opportunities and Barriers"
Lecturer: Mr. Rabih Osta

Lecture Content:

The lecture presentation will explore the key facts in Lebanon regarding renewable energy and solar systems' application. Driving initiatives for Photovoltaic (PV) projects are illustrated and barriers facing their implementation are discussed. Mr. Osta, the Area General Manager of Phoenix Energy, will highlight the significance and the challenges of Phoenix Energy mega PV installation: The Beirut River Solar Snake (BRSS). He will discuss the synchronization between PV generators, fossil fuel generators, and the Lebanese electricity network. Finally, a comparison between on-grid and off-grid systems is held.
The lecture will take place on Tuesday October, 27 at 2 PM in Room A203 Architecture Building (Debbieh).

Public Lecture-Mirko Baselgia: Insight into my art Works. A Small Introduction in Pictures

Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:00 PM
Omar Houry Hall, Faculty of Architectural Engineering
Beirut Arab University
Debbieh Campus

Building Information Modelling in Environmental Design

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/Event/Buiding-Information-Modelling-in-Environmental-Design

Public Lecture By

Dr. Rokia Reslan

Leccturer I Building Performance Simulation

Wednesday, 27th of April , 2016 12:30 PM

Omar Houri Main Auditorium

Debbieh Campus

During her visit at BAU Dr Raslan, Lecturer in Building Performance Simulation at the Bartlett, University College London, presented a public lecture titled "Building Information Modelling in Environmental Design" which discussed of the use of BIM in architectural design practice, in particular in reference to energy efficiency of buildings. The topics covered during her lecture stemmed from her ongoing research in the field and included the core concepts and structures of what defines BIM, data generation and sharing, the impact of its application on the design process and the interoperability of BIM systems. To illustrate the importance of BIM, a number of case studies in regards to its particular use in energy modelling and environmental design were discussed within the wider scope of the use of computer modelling techniques in a collaborative multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) environments.

Public lecture at the Order of engineers – Tripoli

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment-Tripoli/Event/Public-lecture-at-the-Order-of-engineers-Tripoli

The lecture focused on zero energy buildings and divided into three main parts: Part one: was presented by Dr Yathreb Sabsaby and focused on a review of the energy situation in Lebanon, and assesses the current standard that addresses the energy efficiency in Lebanese building sector. By applying the “DCBA” or the “four variants” method, three energy model will be developed. The “D” model that represents the energy benchmark for the Lebanese residential building stock. The “C&B” model, an improved model that will be created by applying the previous Local energy efficient initiatives. In the final part, the “A” model will be created based on the Zero Energy building practices that could fit the local context in Tripoli city. Part two: presented by Dr. Ali Sedki and focused on the haphazard utilization of prototypical social housing in Egyptian climate conditions. Hence, it presents the results of applying a combined strategy of user-based behavioral solution of natural ventilation and building envelope retrofitting with external insulation based on local materials to improve indoor thermal comfort without any mechanical cooling or heating systems. Part three: presented by Eng. Riad El-Abed and focused on a Simulation case study of Energy model for a Building situated in Tripoli. 13 Simulations was choosen to check the energy saving between the Conventional Building and Zero Energy Building depend on Tripoli Weather and similar Coastal Cities. Then an Economical Study was presented to prioritize the 13 simulation for energy Measures conservation of economical point view.

Public Awareness Seminar on “Viruses of the Era”

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Public-Awareness-Seminar-on-Viruses-of-the-Era-

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Beirut Arab University – Tripoli Campus organized a public awareness seminar about “Viruses of the Era”. It consisted of four lectures delivered by Dr. Hassan Mallat “Specialist in Bacterial and Infectious Diseases”, Dr. Mona Youssef “Specialist in Bacterial and Infectious Diseases”, Dr. Sara Mina “Assistant Professor in Microbiology and Immunology” at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Rosie Metri “Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics” at the Faculty of Health Sciences. The seminar was attended by Vice President for Tripoli Campus Professor Khaled Baghdady, Dean of Faculty of Public Health at Jinan University Dr. Ghazi Tadmoury, Executive Director of Mazloum Hospital Elissar Yassine Haddad, faculty directors of Tripoli Campus, health students in the universities of the north, President of the Union Arab Women Nariman Jamal Ghanem and other interested attendees.

BAU 3rd Annual Science Fair

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-3rd-Annual-Science-Fair

Under the Patronage of the President of Beirut Arab University, Prof. Amr El Adawi, the Faculty of Science organized its BAU 3rd Annual Science Fair on March 18, 2023 in Beirut Campus. It aims to promote an appreciation for scientific principles and methods in the youth of Lebanon, encourage and foster youth advancement in science and technology, recognize schools’ efforts in the development of scientific minds and promoting creativity, teamwork, and independent thinking among students. The fair opens door for all science enthusiasts from across Lebanon’s schools to present their projects, meet their peers with common interests, interact one-on-one with university professors and science experts and engage in scientific discourse to further explore their topics.

Over 230 high school students from 29 schools across Lebanon participated this year and competed with a total of 90 projects submitted in 6 different categories and were distributed as follows: 2 projects in Astronomy, 14 projects in Applied Physical and Chemical Sciences, 15 projects in Environmental sciences, 25 projects in Health & Life sciences, 21 in STEAM and 13 in Robotics. The projects were meticulously assessed by a curated panel of judges that visited the schools’ booths, listened to the students’ presentations, and evaluated them in Q&A session. The judging panel included external members: Dr. Ahmad Chaalan (Professor of Astrophysics, Lebanese University), Dr. Rabih Baalbaki (President of Education Technology – EdTech- Syndicate), Dr. Jihad Abboud (President of chemists’ association in Lebanon), Mr. Jamal Azzam (Ministry of Education), Dr. Nizar Hani (Director of Shouf Biosphere reserve), Dr. Rami Oweini (Director of research Lab, AUH), Mr. Sami Sleem (CEO of IDS company), Mr. Mostafa Soukarieh and Mr. Hasan Kamar (President and vice-president of the Association of Physics Teachers in Lebanon, respectively) along with internal BAU members from the Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr. Said Shamieh, from the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Amira Zaylaa, and from the Faculty of Science: Prof. Mahmoud Khalil, Dr. Mohammad El-Dakdouki, Dr. Jamila Borjac, Dr. Dalia El badan, Dr. Rana Hajj, Dr. Bilal Nakhal, Dr. Khouloud Habanjar, Dr. Layal Abu Daher, Dr. Rabih Damaj, Dr. Julie Abu Daher, Dr. Wasila Kanawati, Dr. Nour Ghouch, Dr Noura Abou Zeinab and Mrs. Mariam Rabaa. The projects were assessed based on: Scientific Method, Innovation and Creativity, Technical Proficiency, Communication, Comprehension, Impact and Relevance. The Top 3 projects in each category were first selected, and top 4 overall projects were then awarded BAU scholarships in Science Majors. It is worth mentioning that BAU student clubs, namely BAU Astronomy Club, American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – BAU student section, and e-Health and Telemedicine club have also participated in this fair. Some of their projects included a prototype for detecting exoplanets and a Mars rover that replicated the features and functions of a real-life Mars rover. By their outreach to younger students through the science fair, they met their invaluable role in fostering a love of science and inspiring the next generation of scientists and explorers.

Following the judging session, the awarding ceremony started with welcoming remarks of the head of BAU-SF organizing committee, Dr. Ghada Khawaja, then followed by the inspiring words from the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Ramadan Awad, who emphasized on the variety and originality of the projects that were displayed in the fair. He stated, ‘it’s enormously uplifting to be in the presence of so many young talents and creative minds who present such a great hope for the future of Lebanon.”

Dr. Khawaja addressed the students and said, “we see the results of students drawing their inspiration from the current issues and challenges in Lebanon… while each project is distinct and unique, they are all united by a great spirit of innovation, a creative and questioning approach, and an original thinking that always defines the true scientist.” She continued, “may I take this opportunity here to pay tribute to your schools, teachers, and science coordinators. It’s their encouragement, guidance, and assistance, especially in difficult times like these, that enables you to bring together this great display of scientific wonder.” In her speech, she also acknowledged the tremendous cooperation and efforts of BAU staff body, administrators, BAU-SF organizing committee members and the amazing group of volunteers from the Faculty of Science who have been such a great support and have ensured that the fair is up to the mark. She also thanked the gold sponsor ElectroSlab for supporting the fair and the bronze sponsors, Pepscio and Aquafina for sponsoring the refreshments.

Then the top three projects per category were announced on stage in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty and the respective jury panel, followed by the Top 4 winning teams of BAU scholarships.

The Top winning teams of BAU scholarships:

o First place: Imperative Driving Course, project by Razan Daher & Khalil Khaskieh, Rafic Hariri High School

o Second place: Automatic Symptom Awareness and Response Aid (A.S.S.A.R.A), project by Lea Agha Kassab & Yara Itani, from Makassed Khalid Bin AL Walid – Al Horj School College

o Third place: Sunflower System, project by Nouh Sleiman, Fatima Zreik & Nermin Diab, from Al Jawad School

o Fourth Place: Earthquake proof buildings, project by Asmaa Refai, Sana Fayad, Elham Husayni, from Al Manhal School * the fourth position prize wasn't determined based on the grades, unlike the top three projects. it was bestowed upon the project for its innovative approach in addressing real-time problems.

Winners of the Top projects benefit from Scholarships in Science Majors: 70% Scholarships on tuition fees for Math, Physics and Chemistry Majors, 40 % Scholarships on tuition fees for Computer Science, Biology and Biochemistry majors. *Scholarships are renewable for each undergraduate year provided that the student maintains a minimum cumulative 85% average.

The finalists were awarded a Certificate of Distinction in recognition of their outstanding performance and were granted by the Student Activities Department a one-month free membership in one of BAU sports’ academies. Furthermore, the panel of judges were awarded certificates of appreciation in recognition of their time and efforts in this competition. Dr. Khawaja concluded the awarding ceremony, “Congratulations for all the participants, finalists, and winners! The outstanding quality of the projects presented at BAU 3rd Annual Science Fair, made indeed this competition much interesting!”

Beyond the Horizon Webinar

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Beyond-the-Horizon-Webinar

Under the patronage of the President of Beirut Arab University, Prof. Amr El Adawi, the Faculty of Science and BAU Astronomy Club hosted a webinar entitled “Beyond the Horizon”. The webinar tackled recent space missions and the physics behind them, and it was held during the World Space Week (4-10 October), which is an annual week celebrating space events across the Globe.

Starting the webinar, Miss Alaa Abdallah, head of BAU Astronomy Club, presented the mission of the club to spread scientific knowledge, especially related to astronomy through three pillars: education, research, and community service. She announced the readiness of BAU Astronomy Club to host all university and school students through organized events, including informative talks and astronomical observations varying between lunar, planetary, and deep sky observations.

After the introduction, three presentations were delivered by the guest speakers. Doctor Mohammad Abass, Research Associate at New York University in Abu Dhabi, gave insights into the newly launched JAMES WEBB Telescope, explaining its basic mechanisms and how it works. Following up, Professor Ahmad Chaalan, Professor of Physics at Lebanese University and President of Lebanese Outreach Group for Astronomy, spoke about spaceports and their functionality. Lastly, Engineer Diana Alsindy, Propulsion Engineer at Blue Origin involved in many space missions including NASA’s CubeQuest Challenge, discussed how to land a STEM career in the space industry, and the necessary technical and personal skills needed.

The webinar targeted school and university students as well as astronomy clubs, and space amateurs from across the MENA region. More than 95 participants attended the webinar and showed their enthusiasm by interacting through the Q&A session with the guest speakers. Many participants from schools and universities expressed their interest in joining the BAU Astronomy Club.

10th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design (ASCAAD 2022)

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/10th-International-Conference-of-the-Arab-Society-for-Computation-in-Architecture-Art-and-Design-ASCAAD-2022-

The ASCAAD 2022 theme focuses on HYBRID SPACES OF THE METAVERSE Architecture in the Age of the Metaverse, Opportunities and Potentials.

The sub-themes for the ASCAAD 2022 conference are:

Artificial Intelligence - Information Management - Parametric Design and Digital Fabrication - Virtual Environments and Emerging Realities - Computational Design Theory - Hybrid Cities

The Faculty of Architecture – Design and Built Environment at Beirut Arab University will host the ASCAAD 10th International Conference in order to test and discuss novel ideas and design approaches that shape and transform metaverse environments.

India and Japan at Beirut Arab University In cooperation with Elite Center of Culture and Education

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/India-and-Japan-at-Beirut-Arab-University-In-cooperation-with-Elite-Center-of-Culture-and-Education

Beirut Arab University organized a cultural activity entitled “SKY DREAM” in cooperation with the Elite Center of Culture and Education, in partnership with the Indian and Japanese Embassies in Lebanon. It is a inter-cultural dancing show that embodies the union of three ancient cultures which are India, Japan and Lebanon, to create a new creativity of this art, in order to express of the band's firm belief in a power beyond the arts to connect people's souls beyond the confines of space and time.

The Ambassador of India Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan and Ambassador of Japan represented by Second Secretary Ms. Minami Kunitomo, a crowd of ambassadors, diplomats, ministers and deputies, as well as presidents’ of Orders, university presidents, hospital directors and representatives of cultural, scientific, religious and municipal bodies as well as a large crowd of students and interested persons attended the event, where they were welcomed by Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, President of the University, Professor Khaled Baghdadi, Vice-President to Tripoli Branch , Dr. Omar Houri, Secretary-General and the deans of the University and its academic and administrative family.

The ceremony started with the speech of Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, President of the University, who welcomed the audience, emphasising on the importance of the exposure to cultures that is one of the aspirations of Beirut Arab University to enrich its human culture, and this event forms a unique touch in highlighting the issues of society with such a distinctive creative type. He also drew attention to the fact that such events are an addition to the cultural and artistic scene.

The President of Elite Culture and Education, Dr. Iman Dernaika Kamali, said: "I am proud today and it is a special pride that I am present here and cooperated with Beirut Arab University, which has embraced and sponsored this event. It emphasizes its cultural role and its firm belief that cultural identity can only be built on the basis of universal cultural interdependence, mutual respect and acceptance of diversity.

She continued: The title of the event, "Sky Dream", was the result of Japan's yearning for a solution when the country was overrun with a cholera wave and one third of Japan's population died in the seventeenth century.

I found the title and the topic appropriate for what we need today in Lebanon, especially as we live through a series of consecutive troubles and crises, which may need a sky dream to turn our darkness into light.

Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Ambassador of India said: "Lebanon and India have always enjoyed friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in the early 1950s, which have been based on mutual respect and common denominators involving, among other things, multicultural societies and democratic traditions.

The Ambassador, then, honored Dr. Ogarit Younan, a researcher, writer and educational thinker. She received the prize of Jamnalal Bajaj International Award for the Promoting of Gandhian Values Outside India as well as Dr. Iman Dernaika Kamali, who is a friend of the Embassy of India in Lebanon, and has already cooperated with the Embassy in promoting the Indian culture and strengthening friendly bilateral relations between India and Lebanon.

The event was presented by Dreamers Japan in Lebanon, led by its President, Ms. Eiko, Zmilti, Professor of teaching the Japanese Language at the Japanese Cultural Centre at St. Joseph's University, with the professional artist and Indian dance professor at the Embassy of India in Lebanon Mr. Deepesh Hoskere who presented with Ms. Seiko Sugita, the social development officer at United Nations agencies and with his students, a wonderful show of the Bharatanatyam Art.

The show consists from 12 dancing and singing shows that reflect a legendary story about Amabiko, a legendary creature in Japan from the seventeenth-century who carried messages from the sky to treat the disease at the time of the cholera pandemic. From here came the idea of a theatrical show after the Covid pandemic to spread hope and positivity to Lebanese and the world through this artistic creativity.

Along the side of the activity, an exhibition comprising a special pavilion in the embassies of India and Japan exhibiting the advantages of the two countries in terms of tourism, economic and art, as well as a pavilion for Lebanese art exhibits for the PHD student at the Faculty of Architecture Boushra Naim including paintings about different Lebanese touristic villages and the architect, Bassem Zouda, who is passionate about documenting the decoration of Tripoli's ancient heritage buildings through his decorative paintings.

Hybrid Spaces of the Metaverse Architecture in the Age of the Metaverse: Opportunities and Potentials

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Hybrid-Spaces-of-The-Metaverse-Architecture-in-the-Age-of-the-Metaverse-Opportunities-and-Potentials

Under the patronage of the President of Beirut Arab University, Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi, the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment organized the 10th international scientific conference (ASCAAD2022) entitled “Hybrid Spaces of the Metaverse - Architecture in the Age of the Metaverse: Opportunities and Potentials” in partnership with the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD).

The conference aimed to provide an in-depth insight on the future of architecture in the age of the Metaverse by discussing a range of topics related to artificial intelligence, information management, parametric design, digital manufacturing, real and virtual environments, computer design theory, and hybrid cities. The conference also intended to find practical solutions for the emerging issues in the discussed matters, which could benefit a large number of researchers, architects, design professors and consulting firms working in the fields of planning and the construction industry.

The number of researchers participating in the conference exceeded 100 researchers from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America, South America and Australia. In addition to researchers, the conference hosted a group of global experts in the fields of Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence from the United States and Britain as keynote speakers. The conference activities extended over two days and included five specialized workshops in the field of Digital Design and Geographic Information Systems.

In the opening session, BAU President Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi spoke about the importance of the rapid technological development and its implications for all fields, as well as the pioneering role of the university in keeping pace with this development through determined work to support all faculties with the latest programs, equipment, and all technical means and expertise in order to provide an outstanding level of higher education at a global level.

Prof. El Adawi also stressed that this conference serves the university’s educational objectives as it discusses the future transformations of architecture and architectural education and the development of the design process for buildings through enhancing the cooperation among the stakeholders. He notes that this development helps produce new economic models through enhancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment, Prof. Ibtihal Youssef El-Bastawissi, admired the impressive developments that the world has witnessed in the use of information technology and digital transformation since the beginning of the 21st century. She pointed out “The Faculty of Architecture organized this conference in partnership with the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD) with the aim of exploring the possibilities of using the Metaverse in architecture and advancing architectural education in line with current challenges.” Prof. El-Bastawissi greeted the attendees and expressed gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of this conference despite all the difficult circumstances “that our beloved Lebanon is going through”.

Dr. Sherif Abdel Mohsen, the President of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD), presented an overview of the association, its activities, and the conferences that have been organized in a number of Arab countries since its founding in 2005. In his speech, Dr. Abdel Mohsen stressed the importance of the partnership with Beirut Arab University in the success of the launch of this year’s conference in Lebanon.

In addition to these notable speakers, the opening session was hosted by the Director of Programs at the Lebanese Radio, Mrs. Rita Najim Al-Roumi, who presented the long process of development led by the President of Beirut Arab University, Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi since his election as president in 2006. She highlights Prof. El Adawi’s massive contribution in keeping Beirut Arab University on track with global technological developments and opportunities, which aided in supporting and developing higher education in Lebanon and the region.

Star Ziad Bourji celebrates the Homecoming at Beirut Arab University

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Star-Ziad-Bourji-celebrates-the-Homecoming-at-Beirut-Arab-University

As the new academic year started, the Student Activities Department at Beirut Arab University celebrated the "Homecoming" in Debbieh campus with wide participation of students and professors in the presence of the President of BAU, Professor Wael Nabil Abdel Salam, and the Secretary General, Dr. Omar Houri. The concert hosted the Star Ziad Bourji, who sang some of his distinctive songs .

During this day the students were introduced to activities at the university and they were encouraged to join artistic, social and sports teams. These activities shall enhance the spirit of competition, develop their skills and volunteering work.

The Homecoming also included a singing competition, where 10 students from various faculties competed by singing before a jury. The audience also voted using their phones and grades were put by the some selected students and the jury. The student Lana Sharab from the Faculty of Human Sciences won the first place.

The Director of Student Activities, Ms. Nadine Abla, praised the students for their constant interaction with these clubs and thanked the university administration and all those who contributed to the success of this activity for their support in stimulating university life and youth spirit and helping students to discover their talents.

Finally, the Students Activities Department presented to the Star Ziad Bourji the shield of honor as a token of loyalty and appreciation.

Launching Marqab Website at Beirut Arab University - Tripoli Branch

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Beirut Arab University - Tripoli branch hosted the launching of the Marqab website, a project that aims to contribute to shaping the Lebanese labor market through data-driven insights, and to survey the status of the young flexible workforce in northern Lebanon.

Representatives from the public sector, official and social institutions, representatives of the non-governmental organizations partnering in the project (COSV - TEC - WE SPRING - SEE CHANGE, Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Tripoli and North Lebanon, BEYOUND Group - European Union), and Dr. Rana Al-Dajani, who is a visiting professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Refugee Work Center (ReACT) from Jordan, as well as the youth who participated in the data collection activity as part of the Marqab team and various COSV Lebanon programs attended the launch.

The opening ceremony started by a speech of the Director of Tripoli branch, Dr. Hani El Chaarani, who said that “Beirut Arab University is ranked among the top three universities in Lebanon according to the Times Higher Education ranking. The university is committed to developing academic programs and providing the best educational services. However, he added that we are not satisfied with only this where the launch of Marqab platform is a way that the university shows its commitment to community service and the labor market in addition to its academic role.”

"Marqab project is a constructive step in monitoring the needs of the labor market. It provides a wide range of documented and updated data to help in decision-making. However, this is not enough on its own since we all need to work together in order to build an integrated economic system, or what is known as an "ECO-System", that connects the academy to the needs of the local and certainly global labor market."

Ms. Melissa Yammine, the Project Manager at Tripoli's Entrepreneurship Club, said: “The vision of this project is directly aligned with TEC's vision of building a prosperous city that pushes individuals forward to build local projects with social impact.

"Yammine continued, "In the field of TEC, we are working to connect this workforce to labor markets that are looking for innovation. It is important to have a pool of talents and expertise to supply institutions and companies that enable them to develop new products, services, and technologies especially since northern Lebanon currently lacks those systems and networks to support skills, entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurial institutions. However, with the construction of these networks and supporting services, we can attract actual skills and entrepreneurs in northern Lebanon and Tripoli."

Then, COSV project manager Luigi Cavallito spoke about the "Marqab" project, describing it as a pioneering initiative that puts the power of change directly in the hands of young people, led by COSV in Lebanon and developed in partnership with the Tripoli Entrepreneurship Club - TEC, the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (CCIAT), in addition to the innovative contributions of “We Spring”.

Cavallito said: "Marqab" is more than just a project. It is an active working society that was tried in 2018 under the Leb Inc/Al Mashghal programme, in cooperation with Beirut Arab University and other educational institutions, and with the support of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

Today, we are preparing to move forward as part of the SEE CHANGE project, co-financed by the European Union and led by young people. "

The opening concluded with a speech by Professor Obaida Tekriti, the principal researcher of Marqab project “We Spring”. He said: “When we focused on northern Lebanon, we proceeded from the idea that most of the people that may contribute effectively by pushing our current economy from a place to another are those who do not have the flexibility, strength and energy to contribute to a new path. From this point we worked to assess the situation of the young and flexible workforce in northern Lebanon where we filled 2,500 forms by people whose ages are between 15 and 39 in Northern Lebanon Governorate, specifically in July 2023 in terms of assessing their skills, understanding their current status and looking at their aspirations..

Tekriti continued: “Our role is not only to address the problems of closing gaps and healing wounds, our actual role is to conAtribute by enhancing the hidden potentials of our surrounding community, and that our goal is not only to contribute by securing a better job, higher salary and more workshops but also to build a community, and specifically a workforce that shines with energy for its people, country and all its community..

The opening was followed by a seminar moderated by Mr. Mohammad Omar about "Competitiveness of Young Workforce in Lebanon", with the participation of Laser Association Program Manager Zeina Owaidat, Economist and Research Coordinator at COSV Dr. Mohammad Makki, Youth Development Specialist Ahlam Abou Baker, and the Director of Mekati Aluminum, Mr. Taha Mikati.

The event was concluded with a workshop to discuss ideas and suggestions for strengthening the capacity of workforce in northern Lebanon.

Depositors’ Money from the Perspectives of Economics and Law Symposium at Beirut Arab University

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The Department of Public Relations and Communications at Beirut Arab University organized a symposium entitled “Depositors’ Money from the Perspectives of Economics and Law”. The Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at the Saint Joseph University Professor Fouad Zmokhol, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science at Beirut Arab University Professor Mohammad Kassem in addition to former Chairman of the Banking Control Commission Mr. Samir Hammoud participated in the symposium that was moderated by economist Mr. Maurice Matta, in the presence of the Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees Dr. Ammar Houri, President of BAU Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, a number of diplomats, university presidents, representatives of trade unions, and a crowd of jurists and economists.

The symposium was launched with the Lebanese anthem and the university anthem, followed by a speech from the Director of Public Relations and Communications at the university Mrs. Zina Al-Ariss. In her speech, Mrs. Al-Ariss said, "When I think of Lebanon, I think of a country overwhelmed with crises and complication on the social, health, and service levels. Evidently though, the most severe crisis this small country has gone through is its current financial and economic crisis, which has put its citizens in a state of need and has significantly increased immigration. Not only do the citizens have to suffer, but their children have also been destined the same fate, for the people's money is withheld in the banks with absolutely no plan, solution, nor a future vision to heal and repair. Taking this crisis into account, we are gathered today in this comprehensive symposium along the perspectives of economists and jurists, to observe their perspectives and perceive and suggestions in hope of finding light, albeit a small one, at the end of this dark tunnel.”

Beginning the symposium, Mr. Maurice Matta raised an alarming question about the fate of depositors' money, therefore opening the door for discussion between the participating figures and the audience about the legal and financial problems entailed on the issue of depositors’ money.

Prof. Fouad Zmokhol responded to the question saying, "It is impossible today to recover the depositors' money after the banking, monetary and economic crises damaged Lebanon's reputation, whereby Lebanon’s losses surpassed those of Greece, Cyprus and Argentina, estimating losses to be about 85 percent of the deposits of the Lebanese. These deposits are not protected by law and there is difficulty in recovering them without attracting hard currency. Unfortunately, in light of the lack of confidence in the banking sector, and the fact that the size of the Lebanese economy shrank by 50 percent after the GDP reached 20 billion dollars, this attracting of hard currency will be unattainable.”

Zmokhol confirmed in his speech that the deposits do not exist and indicated that the first beneficiary of this crisis is the state because it reduced its debt from 100 billion before the crisis to less than 10 billion dollars, which equates to 90 percent reduction of the total debts. Zmokhol continued, “Lebanon is not a bankrupt country, but rather the richest country in the world because it owns 50 percent of real estate and many assets.” Additionally, he stressed the need for the new banking sector to keep pace with the economic development process and the need to restore the economic cycle and activity after the major shift from a banking economy to a cash money economy.

Zmokhol confirmed that there is no commitment to the provisions of the International Monetary Fund program, most notably banking secrecy, the approval of the Capital Control Law, the budget and the recovery plan, noting that the government's plan is a liquidation plan and not a plan to restructure banks. Zmokhol stressed that the ones who caused this crisis cannot be part of its solution.

As for Mr. Samir Hammoud, he said, "The depositors' money has not evaporated, but is present with the debtors (the private sector, the Bank of Lebanon, the state). Therefore, the credit rating of the debtor must be looked at to see whether the deposit funds have evaporated or not, determining whether the debtor's literature obliges him to pay the debt”. He noted that in every financial crisis, the depositor is the loser and the debtor is the winner.

Mr. Hammoud believed that the state's commitment to fulfilling their payments in accordance with the law enables banks to pay depositors' money, stressing the need to preserve the deposits until there is a financial capacity to pay them. As for the increase in the volume of the monetary mass in Lebanese pounds, Mr. Hammoud noted that it has always been an advantage for the Lebanese economy over the years, but today it has become a burden on it. He stressed that the focus and efforts should be exerted on resolving the crisis and establishing a unified payment network in LBP rather than on changing the banking system.

Professor Mohammad Kassem said, "Deposits are legally protected among credit contracts, and therefore the rights of depositors are sacred and must be preserved and not violated." He considered that although banks are arbitrary in confronting depositors, preserving the banking sector is a national necessity, noting that breaking into banks is not a solution, just as calling for bankruptcy is not either. According to Professor Kassem, the solution is primarily political accompanied by legislative reform, in conjunction with serious work on the independence of the judiciary.

Mr. Maurice Matta concluded the symposium by talking about the exchange rate, as he pointed out that the state, with all its apparatuses, had failed to address the mobile applications that still control the market, and was surprised by its inability to find a radical solution to this dilemma.

How to Innovate in our daily activities

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Beirut Arab University - Tripoli Campus organized a seminar entitled “How to Innovate in our daily activities” with the collaboration of the U.S embassy In Beirut aimed to empower students with the entrepreneurial mindset and innovation skills.

The seminar was attended by USAID Lebanon's Director of Economic Growth Mr. Douglas Bokla, the USAID Lebanon's Director for Local Development Mr. Claude Zoula, the academic and outreach specialist at the US embassy in Beirut Mr. Elie Ferneiny (through zoom meeting platform), Director of Leadership Enterprise Development Project for USAID Mr. Fady Naffah, BAU Vice- President for Tripoli Branch Affairs Professor Khaled Baghdady, Deputy Secretary General Mr. Mohamad Hammoud, Faculty Directors, staff and campus students.

After the Lebanese and BAU Anthems Miss Nala Makkouk opened the seminar by mentioning the importance of applying design thinking in our daily activities towards accelerated innovation, noting its role in the aid of building an entrepreneurial mindset for the development and launching of successful dream business ideas.

Mr. Douglas Bokla demonstrated a presentation entitled "The Role of Entrepreneurship in the advancement of Middle East Societies with a Focus on Lebanon" whereby he stressed on the fact that a nation's prosperity is not inherited but created. Thus, its competitiveness depends on the capacity of its industries to innovate and upgrade.

An informational session was presented by Mr. Elie Ferneiny on Fulbright Student Scholarship Program, a grant to obtain a master's degree in one of the U.S. Reputable Universities.

In his turn, Mr. Fady Naffah introduced the concept and types of innovation, thus explaining “How to Innovate in our daily activities" by presenting and discussing with the students the innovators’ thinking process.

The Seminar was concluded with a valuable discussion between the speakers and the students.

Tips In Leadership

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Within the framework of the cultural season at Beirut Arab University, the university organized a lecture delivered by the Vice Chairman of the Board of Pharco Corporation, Dr. Sherine Abbas Helmy about “Tips in Leadership” in the presence of Dr. Joe Salloum, President of the Order of Pharmacists, Dr. Nizar Daher, President of the Syndicate of Fine Artists, the former Minister Imad Hoballah, Dr. Mona Wehbe, Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi, President of the University, Dr. Omar Houri, Secretary-General, Deans of Faculties, Directors of pharmaceutical companies, group of pharmacists and a crowd of interested people.

The lecture started with the national anthem and the university’s anthem, then Dr. Rabih Hassouna, President of the Arab Pharmacists Union, spoke about the university’s role in providing the Lebanese and Arab society with human components who are rich with scientific competencies and qualifications. He also praised the lecturer, Dr. Sherine, whose family founded the largest drug production company in the Middle East and North Africa, who is striving to support Lebanon on the health front to pass the difficult times it is facing in terms of lack of medicine mentioning that there are numbers of initiatives that will announce soon.

Then Dr. Sherine Helmy spoke about the great importance of educational leadership in the success of educational administration, and from which the concept of leadership is related to the concept of role, responsibility, and personal capabilities. It depends on the extent to which the individual plays the role of a Leader and the administrative skills to succeed in his work and select and trains the teamwork from educational leaders>

Dr. Helmy referred to the pillars and theories of leadership in addition to how to use knowledge in our daily lives. He also conducted practical and interactive exercises with attendees and urged them to develop a future strategy by accepting competition and challenges without being afraid of risks in finding solutions.

At the end, Professor Amr Galal El Adawi, President of the University, presented to Dr. Hassan Abbas Helmy and Dr. Sherine Abbas Helmy the university’s honorary shield as a token of loyalty and appreciation and praised the training agreement signed with Pharco Corporation which allows pharmacy students to develop their abilities.

At the end of Dr. Helmy’s Journey, the Faculty of pharmacy represented by the Dean Prof. Abdallah El Lakkani hosted the guest to see the more advanced technical laboratories equipment and to meet the students.

Launching the Nineteenth Batch of Specialized Doctors at Beirut Arab University

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The Faculty of Medicine celebrated the launch of the 19th batch of specialized doctors who successfully completed their clinical training in the various medical specialties at several university and educational hospitals.

His Excellency the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Firas Al-Abiad, represented by Mr. Omar Al-Koush, the Lebanese Order of Physicians Dr. Youssef Bakhash, President of the University Board of Trustees Dr. Ammar Houri, Secretary-General Dr. Omar Houri, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Professor Mahmoud Mahfouz, Directors of hospitals, Deans of Faculties, members of the faculty’s academic staff and the families of graduate doctors attended the ceremony.

The batch included 50 doctors in cardiovascular specialties, Infectious Diseases, General Surgery, endocrinology, Pulmonary, Intensive care, along with Psychiatry, Hematology and tumors, Digestive and Internal medicine, Nephrology, Orthopedics surgery, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and neonatal as well as specialization in Radiology, Anesthesiology, Recovery and emergency medicine and medical laboratories.

After the Lebanese national anthem and the university anthem, a documentary film about the faculty was shown, then Dr. Amal Naous, master of the ceremony, delivered a speech, “Beirut Arab University taught batches of the best doctors in the world who are scattered in all regions. They are distinguished by high morality, refined culture and confident knowledge to serve humanity. We cannot forget to thank and appreciate the generous efforts of hospitals and medical staff that have contributed in training and guiding our graduates till they reached this special day that we are celebrating today.”

The graduate Dr. Mohammad Boulad delivered the graduates speech, “Finally, the long nights that our eyelids witnessed has ended. We experienced the sleepless nights and fatigue from one side and the sweetness of knowledge, experience and development on the other. How an occasion like today’s passes without addressing the best thanks and gratitude to every professor and doctor who has given us his knowledge and glow till we emerged today with knowledge that benefits people and society.”

Boulad continued: “After every ending a new beginning and a continuous work starts tirelessly and relentlessly... Therefore, let us choose together a suitable title for the next phase and say: "In the name of God we start.”

Professor Mahmoud Mahfouz, the Dean of Faculty of Medicine, congratulated the graduates in his speech pointing out that “It is a day that we waited for it so long. Now you folded a page from the pages of your working life and started a new page that you will write in letters of light and filled it with hope, work and achievements. You took over the responsibility of health care in one of the most delicate and critical periods the country is passing through and you still carry the torches of light amid the darkness of diseases, ignorance and suffering."

Mahfouz continued, "Dear graduates, words are unable to express how happy I am with your graduation. I was honored to teach you with my dear fellow faculty members. We were with you day after day during the university years and now we see you as you have become famous. I reassure my colleagues that their plant today has brought flowers that we are smelling its scent knowledge and welfare everywhere.”

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates to the graduates and taking the graduation oath.

Meet and Communicate Virtual Webinar at Tripoli Branch

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The Entrepreneurship HUB at Beirut Arab University- Tripoli Branch organized a virtual webinar entitled “ Meet and Communicate” for the aim of boosting their communication and employability skills. Over 250 participants from different northern schools joined the virtual webinar which included virtual information sessions spread over 2 consecutive days.

The opening ceremony was attended by Vice president for Tripoli Branch Affairs Dr. Khaled Baghdady, Director of Faculty of Business administration Dr. Hani Shaarani , Head of Entrepreneurship Hub Dr. Abdallah Chakik and his executive team, in addition to attendees from different schools. The event started by a welcoming speech for Dr. Khaled Baghdady expressing his appreciation for the exerted efforts achieved from all the participating companies, funding partners (Cosv, Beyond group, Avanzi, and CGM) and Entrepreneurship Hub team for the successful implementation of the activity.

The aim of the activity was to build networking connections between high school students, and over 12 participating companies, where the later presented the currently needed skills and positions of different sectors within the labor market.

The activity was a great opportunity for attending students to use their communication skills, to network with the participating companies in order to have a better understanding of the current Labor market, to enhance the building of their employability skills and to provide them with a chance to make better decisions related to their career future.

Furtherly, working towards eliminating the existing skills gap in the job market, the BAU Entrepreneurship hub team will work alongside with expert trainers to put into practice, training programs on different topics.

The next following training activity will be delivered by experts in communication; Public figure Milad Hadchiti, and will focus on different aspects of effective communication to include: presentation skills, idea pitching, public speaking, and emotional intelligence, and will be held on April 30 and 1st of May 2021.

BAU hosted the 5th Virtual Graduate Open House

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The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research at Beirut Arab University (BAU) hosted its “5th Virtual Graduate Open House” through live information session via ZOOM.

More than 80 participants attended the online sessions whereby they recieved firsthand information about BAU and were introduced to its Graduate Programs and admissions requirements, the availability of scientific laboratories with international standards, the various research resources as well as BAU’s well-equipped libraries.

The session also included presentations by representatives from BAU ten faculties who introduced the new disciplines and programs offered by their Faculties along with the Accreditation they obtained.

An online Q&A session through Zoom Breakout Rooms was assigned for each Faculty, whereby all attendees had the opportunity to engage with their relevant Faculty professors or academic advisors and receive immediate answers along the way.

BAU Scientific Webinar on “Diabetes Updates; Tribute to Nurses”

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The Faculty of Health Sciences at Beirut Arab University-Tripoli branch organized a scientific webinar entitled “Diabetes Updates; Tribute to Nurses” on November 27, 2020 in collaboration with Dialeb-The National Diabetes Organization.

Eight international and local speakers presented in the conference that was attended by around 300 participants from over 20 countries around the world, and from the Lebanese ministry of public health, hospitals, schools, Universities and other organizations from North to South of Lebanon.

The webinar was organized on the occasion of the World Diabetes Day, whose theme this year is “The Role of Nurses in Diabetes Care”, knowing that the World Health Organization has designated 2020 as “The International Year of the Nurse and Midwife”.

The opening ceremony included a speech for Dr. Jackie Maalouf, president and founder of Dialeb, and Dr. Nisrine Bissar, Director of the Faculty of Health Sciences at BAU who greeted all participants, delivering a message of appreciation and gratitude to all nurses around the globe for their courage and sacrifices, especially during the COVID 19 pandemic. In addition to thanking the Order of Nurses in Lebanon for their collaboration, granting 2 CNE contact hours to nurses attending the webinar and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) for supporting the event.

Prof. Andrew Bolton, IDF president and event keynote speaker, delivered a speech covering worldwide statistics on the prevalence and complications of Diabetes and its relation to COVID 19. On the other hand, the president of IDF-MENA, Dr. Mhammad Sandid presented the prevalence and challenges of Diabetes in MENA region, and what can be done to overcome these challenges.

The first panel of the webinar entitled “Diabetes Updates and Challenges” was moderated by Dr. Judith skaff, and included the latest updates on treatment regimens and technology related to type 2 diabetes by Dr. Nancy Nakhoul, in addition to the history of insulin discovery and challenges associated with each phase by Dr. Marwan Zoghbi. On the other hand, Dr. Cosette Fakih presented the guidelines of Nutrition therapy for adults with Diabetes.

The second panel was dedicated for the role of nurses in diabetes management. It was moderated by Dr. Hala Ahmadieh, and included a talk for Dr. Myrna Doumit, president of the order of nurses in Lebanon, who presented on the art and science of nursing in diabetes care. The second presenter, Dr. Ahmad Tasseh discussed the role of diabetes nursing education in managing and improving care for diabetes patients, while Dr. Najwa El Gerges, presented on the nursing role in community-based control of diabetes, mainly in the primary care setting.

The conference was concluded by a speech from Dr. Bissar and Dr. Maalouf who thanked the speakers and attendees, hoping to meet again in future scientific activities.

Webinar Held about Harassment and Bullying in the Laws of Arab Countries between Reality and Expectations

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The Faculty of Law and Political Science at Beirut Arab University in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for Gulf Countries held a webinar about “Harassment and Bullying in the laws of Arab countries between Reality and Expectations”. Civil society organizations, a number of specialists in the field of law, researchers and interested people in the issue of harassment and bullying, and 470 participants were present to listen to the session. The Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science Dr. Mohammad Hassan Kassem, MP Inaya Ezzeddine, the Regional Representative in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for Gulf Countries Judge Dr. Hatim Ali, Judge Hazem Kassem from Arab Republic of Egypt, Judge at the Administrative Prosecution Authority in Egypt Dr. Khaled Abul Wafa talked in the webinar. From Lebanon Judge Fatima Majed, Assistant Public Prosecutor in the Sultanate of Oman Professor Maysar Al-Ruqishi, Head of Planning and Analysis Unit at the Ministry of Interior in Lebanon Major Tarek Hassaballah, Director of Operations at Shorufat Center for Globalization and Terrorism Studies in Jordan Dr. Khawla El Hassan, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Tunis official Professor Taqwa Saedana, from Syria, Lawyer Rola Baghdadi.

The webinar was held under the supervision and management of the Associate Professor Dr. Tartil Turki Darwish and discussed the development of harassment and bullying laws in several Arab countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Jordan, in addition to discussing the development of harassment and bullying laws in France and Britain. The webinar also discussed proposals for developing the Arab laws, especially adding the law of bullying to the Arab laws, and working on developing the law of harassment stipulated in some Arab countries' legislations. It also reviewed some positive points and discussed the gaps in some Arab laws in addition to working to find realistic solutions for these legal loopholes.

Webinar on Modern Cybersecurity- Educational and Technical Perspectives

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Beirut Arab University hosted a Webinar about “Modern Cyber-security: Educational and Technical Perspectives.” The event featured webinars on modern cyber-security from the educational and technical perspectives. The event comprised three main tracks and a panel discussion. The tracks are cyber-security in higher education, cyber-security in research, and cyber-security in industry. The event comprised 13 speakers (academicians and industrialists) from six different countries and hosted more than 200 attendees. The event is part of the Erasmus+ project “ELEGANT” that aims at enhancing teaching and learning and graduate employ-ability through university-enterprise cooperation. The event website includes the webinars recording and presentations and can be reached through the following link:

https://www.bau.edu.lb/International-Relations/MODERN-CYBERSECURITY

BAU Student from the Faculty of Business Administration wins BLOM Invest Competition

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The Business Club at the Faculty of Business Administration organizes many cultural and applied activities in addition to training courses that accompany the students of the faculty who aim for direct communication between students and the business sector in all fields.

For the third consecutive year, the Business Club in cooperation with BLOM Invest participated in BLOM Invest Stock Exchange National Competition. This competition is organized for all universities in Lebanon and is divided into two phases. In the first stage, students from the same university compete and the best is be selected. In the second stage, the competition will be between students of the participating universities where students compete in the field of investment in global stock markets to achieve virtual profits.

The student Salem Shatila won the second place at the Lebanese universities level where he received 10,000,000 as a prize from BLOM Invest.

It is worth noting that the students participating in this competition underwent training in the Dealing Room in the university. This room serves as a specialized financial laboratory that develops their skills and their abilities in dealing in stocks and their global financial derivatives.

BAU’s Open Doors

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High school students can experience life at BAU through our University open doors event. Every year, we invite students and schools to come to BAU and learn more about our academic programs, student life, student services and facilities.

This event gives students the chance to be face-to-face with BAU’s students and staff.

Students can obtain valuable information about admissions, entrance exams, financial aid, and more.

Additionally, students will be taken on tours around our campuses! Each year, we organize fun challenging activities for the visiting students.

“Spring Festival” Exhibition and Colours by Artist Abdel Mawla Oweini Prevailed at BAU

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Colours, together with their poetic glow, were embodied in artist Abdel Mawla Oweini’s paintings in his exhibition entitled "Spring Festival" hosted by Beirut Arab University in Beirut campus. The event was organized by the Public Relations Administration and was attended by BAU President Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, BAU Secretary General Dr. Omar Houry, deans, directors, students and a crowd of interested audience. The exhibition included 13 paintings in which the artist reviewed the communication between the near and the distant in a balanced flow of simplicity, spontaneity and return to the basics of shapes and their visual aesthetics. After the Lebanese and BAU Anthems, Ms. Rima Chehab opened the event saying, "Beirut Arab University has always been a pioneer in nurturing generations of educated youth and motivating them to develop their culture which, alone, grants them identity and excellence in the future." President El Adawi praised the artist’s work as it touched our spirit with its varied colours and shapes. El Adawi stressed the fact that “the goal of the cultural season at BAU is to activate the artistic and cultural movement that helps develop arts among the students so they become a part of the cultural season that the university is keen to develop and expand year after year.” In turn, Artist Oweini thanked BAU, represented by its president, for hosting the exhibition, expressing his happiness and appreciation for the efforts exerted by the university to support culture and the arts. The exhibition runs until April 25, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Al-Moltaqa Forum.

Our City Our Way” Youth Project Encouraging to draw their dream city

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Beirut Arab University- Tripoli Branch and the Safadi Cultural Association, in partnership with Mina Municipality, launched the project "Our City Our Way", co-funded by the European Union within the framework of the Regional Program Med Culture and the SouthMed CV Project, with a group of 30 youths between the ages of 14 and 17, As a "child-friendly city" based on their needs, aspirations and dreams, drawing on the techniques of architectural drawing, photography and building of models.

The ceremony was attended by MP Mohammed Safadi, represented by Rabih Othman, former Minister Omar Meskawi, the Mayor of Mina, Mr. Abdelkader Alameddine, members of the Municipal Council, Tripoli Mayor Ahmed Qamareddine, represented by Dr. Khaled Tadmori, directors of public administrations, Director General of Safadi Cultural Society Ms. Samira Baghdadi, Vice President for Tripoli Branch Affairs Prof. Khaled Baghdadi, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at BAU and Deans of the Faculties of Architecture at the Northern Universities , the Coordinator of the Branch at the Association of University Graduates in the North Mr. Ahmad Sankri and representatives of the participating bodies in the project.

After the Lebanese National Anthem and Beirut Arab University Anthem, Ms. Nala Makouk, welcomed the audience mentioning that the Youth Project "Our city our way’’ is a unique project aimed at enhancing the spirit of citizenship and leadership among young people from the Mina area and inspires them by training them to understand their city and to look critically at it.

The Assistant Professor of Architecture-Design & Built Faculty, Dr. Eslam Samahi, presented a technical presentation of the project explaining the most important techniques that will be used by the youths to develop a vision of their city. Then Ms. Samira Baghdadi took the speech considering that "the project stems from an absolute belief in the role of youth and children, Image of the city and its adoption. The partners in the project did not want to work for the youth, but with them," she said. “The Safadi Cultural Society, the Beirut Arab University, the Tripoli Branch, and the Municipality of Mina agreed to overcome the culture of institutional selfishness and to move towards a culture of genuine partnership.

In her turn, Prof. Bastawisi pointed "the Beirut Arab University has paid special attention to the development of society and participated in studying its problems and developing appropriate scientific solutions through many scientific researches in its faculties, which are funded mainly by national and international institutions." Architecture - Design and Urban Environment is one of the oldest and most influential faculties of the university. It influenced the society in terms of the specializations offered, which concern the architectural design and its compatibility with the natural and built environment as well as urban design and planning.

Alameddine, Mayor of Mina, said that "This project will be the first of a series of projects to be prepared’’ expressing his keenness to restore the distinguished relations with Arab and international institutions to strengthen the development of Mina and Tripoli. He pointed out that "this project is the result of fruitful cooperation between partners to serve a coastal city worthy of projects useful to its citizens."

The opening ceremony was followed by the completion of applications for admission to the project from about 120 high school students in Mina, before taking a tour of the College and the Model Making Lab and carrying out the most important work techniques to be used in the project. The students also visited an exhibition of models and engineering designs in which they listened to the teachers and students of the Faculty of Architecture explaining the projects presented.

“The Testimony of Literature on History and Memory”- A Conference at BAU

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The links between literature and history, and the interdisciplinary nature of human sciences were the highlighted issues dealt at the International Conference hosted by the Faculty of Arts at Beirut Arab University. The Conference was entitled “Histoire et Mémoire: La literature comme témoignage” and was organized in collaboration with l’université de la Sorbonne – Paris4 and l’université d’Anger. Over two days, it discussed the historical specificity of literary texts, and how the most prominent historical events are reflected in world literature. The impact of wars and their subsequent impact on the literary arena was highlighted, showing how writers are affected. Narrating experiences and memories bring literature to the fore as a testimonial on history and memory.

The conference was organized by the Department of French Language and Literature, and was attended by Prof. Dr. Essam Osman, Vice-President for Medical Sciences, Prof. Dr. Mayssah El Nayal, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Dr. Nadia Iskandarani, Head of the French Department, in addition to BAU Deans, staff-members and a large crowd of students and interested people. The event was also attended by Dr. Pascal Akyan, Vice-President of the Scientific Council of the Sorbonne, and Dr. Salwa Nacouzi, Regional Director of the Bureau Moyen-Orient -Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie.

Prof. Dr. Essam Osman delivered a speech on behalf of the President of BAU, indicating the importance of the conference in opening up to the world, consolidating ties, and exchanging expertise with Francophone and Anglophone universities to promote cultural dialogue in the age of globalization.

Prof. Dr. Mayssah El Nayal, Dean of the Faculty of Arts pointed out the importance of the conference in exploring the intersections between history, memory and literature, as well as the role of literature in constructing cultural and national identities.

Prof. Dr. Nadia Iskandarani, Head of the French Department, highlighted in her word the contribution made by the conference in accentuating the partnerships between BAU, l’université de la Sorbonne –Paris4 and l’université d’Anger, through the joint researches manifested at the event.

Middle East Social Media Festival

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The "Middle East Social Media Festival ® 2017"- Third Edition will be held between the partnership of Right Service and Beirut Arab University at BAU Jamal Abed Al Nasser Hall on May 10th and 11th from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm and will connect business people & marketing experts from Lebanon and the Middle East, with wide range of local and international social media experts with networking, live entertainment & special surprises.

BAU Organized a Workshop for Activating Children in Creation of Game Board

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The Faculty of Architecture- Design and Built Environment at Beirut Arab University organized a workshop at Karantina Park targeting the children through activating their participation in the creation of game boards.
This workshop was organized in partnership with UNFPA- Lebanon, UNESCO- Beirut and UNODC- ROMENA.

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

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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.

The Open Day in Beirut Site

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Razan Moghrabi, together with seven of the Star Academy stars, “Mira Mickhael”, “Maya Nehme”, “ Tina Yamout”, “Jessica Njeim”, “Mohamad Bach”, “Mohamad Dakdouk”, and “Gilbert Simon” answered the invitation of the Students’ Activities Department to celebrate the Open Day at BAU at the beginning of the academic year on the 27th of September 2012.

Thousands of students participated in this ceremony which was attended by President Professor Amr Galal El Adawi, Vice President for Academic Affairs Professor Hanafy Holail, Secretary General Mr. Issam Houri, Faculty Deans, directors and faculty members.

In his speech, Professor El Adawi said that life at University is not only confined to getting an education, but also extended to getting acquainted with colleagues, to mixing with them and to discovering new things which help develop students’ personalities. He also announced that all faculties are now working on attaining international accreditation which will open new horizons for the fresh graduates as related to job opportunities in Lebanon and abroad.

In addition to the songs which the audience greatly enjoyed, the ceremony was characterized by a sketch by the comedian Juana Karaki, known as Um Khaled Al Sukkari, who welcomed the students in her own comic way.

The ceremony was also characterized by various sketches by the Dance Club which presented folkloric and modern shows. The Martial Arts Club presented sketches of Muay Thai and rope jumping from the top of the main building.

At the end of the ceremony, prizes were presented to the participants by the sponsors.

It is noteworthy that the Open Day has become an annual event organized by Beirut Arab University at the beginning of each academic year to introduce the new students to the University atmosphere and help develop their bond with the University.

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