2010 Archives
International undergraduate exchange programs
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LAU undergraduate students interested in applying to international exchange programs can check this page for a list and details.
Contact person:
Ms. Marita Kassis
Coordinator of International Exchange and Study Abroad
Outreach and Civic Engagement Unit
mkassis@lau.edu.lb
Tel: 01-786464 Ext: 1780
LRC 203, Beirut campus
Frem 501 C, Byblos campus
Lebanese Labor Law workshop
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LAU’s Continuing Education Program (CEP) announces the offering of a workshop on the Lebanese Labor Law, on Friday, December 17, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Nicol Hall, Room 222, Beirut campus. Registrations are open.
Donate Christmas gifts
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Participate in the Christmas gift donation campaigns on both campuses to help the less fortunate.
- Beirut campus: December 15 and 17
- Byblos campus: December 9–21
ID cards for students
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Student–Staff–Faculty Forum
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The Dean of Students’ Office has established the Student–Staff–Faculty Forum (SSFF) for the purpose of addressing issues of concern to the LAU community. This forum is open to students, staff and faculty who wish to raise awareness about an issue they deem important, be it academic (LAU-related), social, political, environmental, etc. through debates and panel discussions. All topics will be subject to the Dean’s Office approval.
Should you have any topic of discussion in mind or any suggestion to put forward, kindly contact the Dean of Students in Beirut, Dr. Raed A. Mohsen (ext. 1404/1394, email: rmohsen@lau.edu.lb).
Elections of engineering student representatives
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The elections of student representatives of the School of Engineering will take place on Monday, November 29, 2010, from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., in the Student Lounge, Byblos campus.
Guidelines:
- To be eligible to run, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above, have completed at least 15 credits at LAU, and need two years to graduate (since it is a two-year term).
- Voters must be school students carrying a minimum of 9 credits.
- The deadline for candidacy submission is on November 25, 2010.
- The deadline for candidacy withdrawal is on November 26,2010.
Mathematics tutoring sessions
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The Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at LAU Beirut provides free mathematics tutoring sessions to small groups of students. The service aims at preparing students for their quizzes, exams and home assignments. Tutoring is offered in Basic Math; Calculus 1, 2 and 3; Discrete Structures 1; and Math for Life Sciences.
The center is located in Orme Gray Hall, Room 416 and the opening hours are:
- Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Thursdays: 12:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Student mailbox keys
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Beirut-campus students can obtain their mailbox keys at the the Post Office as of Thursday, November 25, 2010, based on the following schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30–3:30 p.m. A valid LAU ID will be required.
ID cards for students
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Students should bring their original identity card or passport.
ID cards for students
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Students should bring their original identity card or passport.
Getting ready for Beirut Marathon race
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To be able to participate in this year’s Blom Beirut Marathon on Sunday, November 7, runners should visit the LAU stand during the Beirut Marathon exposition to pick up their bibs for race day.
- Location: Beirut Water Front between BIEL and St. Georges (Normandy area). See the map.
- Dates: Wednesday, November 3–Saturday, November 6, 2010
- Time: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Professional advising for new students
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The Office of the Dean of Students (Beirut) offers professional advising for all new students to support them during their first year at LAU.
- If you are a New Freshman Arts/ Science student and you want to inquire about your major declaration, freshman requirements, Equivalence to the Lebanese Baccalaureate, academic performance, transition to college life, etc.
- If you are new student working towards an AA/AAS degree and you have questions regarding the nature of the associate and the external degree programs.
Please contact Ms. Dina Abdul Rahman
Office location: Nicol Hall, Ground Floor, Room G006 (ext. 1349)
Email: dina.abdul_rahman@lau.edu.lb
Financial aid applications and petitions, Spring 2011
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If you wish to apply for financial aid for the upcoming spring 2011, kindly either click on this link, or simply connect to LAU’s website, then click on the “Financial Aid Online Application” button to fill out and submit an online application.
Please note that application deadlines are as follows:
- For currently registered LAU students: November 2–19, 2010
- For new students and returnees: November 15, 2010–January 14, 2011
Remember, applicants also need to print a hard copy of the FA application and submit it with all required documents to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO).
Only complete applications submitted within set deadlines (online and hard copy signed by student and parent — including documents) will be processed.
Financial aid petitions may also be picked up and submitted in person at the FASO, Faculty Apartments Building, first floor, between November 2 and 19, 2010 (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30–3:30 p.m.) in Beirut, and Tohme Rizk Building, Room 303, in Byblos.
CEP calendar 2010
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The Continuing Education Program is pleased to announce its calendar of programs through December 2010. Check it out for a full schedule of courses, workshops, professional certifications, and more.
ID cards for students
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Student ID cards will be issued per the following schedule:
Dates:
- October 25–28
ID: 200903000 → 201005999 - October 29–November 3 (excluding Saturday and Sunday)
ID: 200800000 → 200902999 - November 4–9 (excluding Saturday and Sunday)
ID: 000000001 → 200703999
Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00–7:00 p.m.
Place: IDs room, Nicol Hall, Ground Floor (near cafeteria), Beirut campus
Students should bring their original identity card or passport.
Free tutoring sessions for business students
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The Cooperative Learning Center at LAU’s Business School provides free tutoring sessions to small groups of students using a variety of learning techniques to improve their understanding of certain subjects and their grades. The center aims to prepare students for their quizzes, exams, and home assignments.
Sessions are offered starting Wednesday, October 13, at the Cooperative Learning Center in the School of Business, LAU Beirut, 15th floor, Room 1521, and will be scheduled as follows: MWF from 12:00– 1:00 p.m., and TTh from 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Tutoring is offered in: Accounting I (Monday), Accounting II (Tuesday), Managerial Finance (Wednesday), Business Statistics (Wednesday), Microeconomics (Thursday), and Macroeconomics (Friday). The sessions will review chapters already covered in class and will provide students with the opportunity to have all their questions answered.
The center opens Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. For more information, send an email to: businessschoolclc.beirut@lau.edu.lb.
Chatting with a librarian
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Are you stuck in your library search? Have a research question? The LAU Libraries are here for you! No need to leave your computer or the comfort of your desk. Just click on “Ask a Librarian” on the LAU Library homepage anytime Monday to Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Library staff will be happy to help you out and work with you on those sticky issues.
Registration of Beirut Marathon runners
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LAU is running this year for "Peace in Lebanon" at the Beirut Marathon that will be held on November 7. Students interested in running this year can register at stands that will be set up on both campuses October 13 and 14, 2010, as follows:
Beirut campus: In front of the Fine Arts Building
Byblos campus: Near the Frem Civic Center
Note: The participation fee for LAU students is $10.
PHR® and SPHR® public seminar
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The Continuing Education Program (CEP) is offering a new session for the Professional Human Resources / Senior Professional Human Resources (PHR®/SPHR®) program. PHR®/SPHR® public seminar will be held on Wednesday November 10, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in BB904, Beirut campus. 20% on Early Bird registrations apply. For more information, contact the CEP office on ext. 1964 or by email: phr@lau.edu.lb.
Come to the new LAU Writing Center
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Are you writing a research paper? Essay? Thesis? CV? Do you have to write or revise a paper for a class? You can come to the new LAU Writing Center in Nicol 206, Beirut campus, for help. The Writing Center offers free consultations to undergraduate and graduate students from all departments.
During fall 2010, the center is open Monday–Friday 12:00–1:00 p.m. and 2:00–3:00 p.m. You can simply walk in or make an appointment ahead of time by emailing the center: writing.center@lau.edu.lb.
All are welcome!
Book Exchange Day @ Your Library
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The Book Exchange Day is the simplest and most efficient way to exchange, buy and sell used textbooks only among LAU students. The way it works is simple:
Just show up on Saturday October 9, 2010 at 11:00 am in Riyad Nassar Library floor 12 or Byblos Library and bring along your own bag of textbooks. You may display, exchange or sell all those textbooks that you will never use again.
This activity supports recycling and encourages students to adopt an environment friendly lifestyle by recycling and reducing waste.
Book Exchange Day @ Your Library will save your money, your time and the environment.
Chartered Financial Analyst public seminar
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Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) public seminar on Thursday October 7, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in BB904, Beirut campus. 20% on Early Bird registrations apply. For more information, contact the Continuing Education Program (CEP) office on ext. 1964 or by email: cfa@lau.edu.lb.
Financial aid activation
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Financial aid activation for Beirut campus students will take place between September 27 and October 1, 2010 in the Nicol Hall Study Room, daily from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Orientation for new students
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Orientation for new students will be given on September 16 and 17. Please see the orientation website to learn which day you should attend and what to bring.
Final exams, summer II 2010
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Beirut campus final exams for the summer II module will take place on this schedule (Excel file).
Important note to freshman program students who are accepted to declare a major
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Students who are in the freshman program and are accepted to declare a major will be able to register their courses for the fall 2010 semester at the Registrar’s Office between August 19, 2010 and September 20, 2010. They will also have the chance to register on the web during the late registration period (late registration fees will be applied).
Become a “Standardized Patient Instructor” at the School of Medicine
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Help train tomorrow’s doctors. Become a “Standardized Patient Instructor” at the LAU School of Medicine.
The Gilbert and Rose Marie Chagoury School of Medicine invites alumni, friends, and members of the community at large who are between the ages of 18 and 88 to participate in the teaching program of its medical students by enrolling as Standardized Patient Instructors (SPIs) in its Clinical Skills Program.
SPIs simulate real patients (after a period of training by LAU staff) and are interviewed and examined by LAU medical students. No medical background is required. Training sessions will be held at University Medical Center – Rizk Hospital. An average of only 8 to 10 hours per month is required. SPIs then provide feedback and, with time, instruction, to students and faculty on the performance of students they encounter in the role-playing sessions.
SPIs should have a good knowledge of English, although this is not absolutely necessary. A stipend, travel, meals and parking will be provided. If you are interested in becoming an SPI and get to know and educate future physicians, please contact the Clinical Skills Program at the School of Medicine, attention:
Dr. Nadia Asmar (nadia.asmar@lau.edu.lb)
or Dr. Lina Abyad (lina.abyad@lau.edu.lb).
Call for papers: Advancing young women leaders in the Gulf states
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Final exams, summer I 2010
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University closed on July 6
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PHR/SPHR classes
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To all graduating students (Byblos campus)
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Financial aid activation and assignments for summer 2010
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Chartered Financial Analyst course registration
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CEP Business English program
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Seminar on PHR/SPHR - rescheduled
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Summer School on Conflict Prevention and Transformation 2010
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Final exam schedules, Spring 2010
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Chartered Financial Analyst course information
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University closed May 25
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Workshop on the Lebanese Law of Contracts
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CEP Summer Camp for children
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Yearbook photos of graduating students (Byblos)
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ID cards for students (Beirut)
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Yearbook photos of graduates and graduating students (Beirut)
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Chartered Financial Analyst information session
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LAU Libraries - open house
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You@LAU: Inviting all grade 11 and 2nd-secondary students!
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Free tutorial: Solaris 10 system administration
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New: Vault Online Career Library
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Call for papers: Program and Learning Assessment in Higher Education
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Call for papers: Impact of global warming on MENA water resources
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One-day seminar on the Lebanese Labor Law
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ID cards for students
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Creative writing workshop (Arabic)
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ID cards for students
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New academic program: B.S. in Nutrition
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Call for papers: Program and Learning Assessment in Higher Education
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Presentation on CMA
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Financial aid applications for 2010-2011 for current LAU students
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Activating financial aid work study for spring 2010
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One-day workshop on the Lebanese Labor Law
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CISA and CISM review courses
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New academic program: B.S. in Nutrition
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CISA® and CISM® information session
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PHR/SPHR: important dates
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