Ufs Spring 2018 --- Program at a Glance

UfS Spring 2018 --- Program at a Glance

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Title Leader Mohamad El Machnouk, Said Geha, Mounir Rached تحت المجهر – Under the spotlight Ambassador’s series Bassam Naamani Wanderlust Leila El Amad Bissat, Alia Fares Beirut, mon amour! Sleiman Bakhti, Rasha Sukkarieh Economics and banking Toufic Gaspard, Rima Kassantini Zantout Women series Nouha Ghosn Beaini, Marie Adele Salem Literature and language Mahmoud Al Batal, Rola El Baalbaki, Bilal Orfali Arts Sahar Assaf, Saleh Barakat, Cesar Nammour Music Elias Sahhab, Fares Youakim, May Nasr Health and wellbeing Georges Haddad, Rana Halabi Najjar, Ghassan Hamadeh, Lubna Izzidine & Salam Jalloul, Khalil Kreidieh, Nabil Kronfol, Chaden Maalouf Najjar Cine club Abla Kadi

Study groups: Limited capacity – FOR MEMBERS ONLY

Title Leader Noura El Naamani التفكير االيجابي: انا والسعادة Noura El Naamani التفكير االيجابي: اعرف نفسك French for everyday life: part II Souhaila Tohme English as a second language Mona Maktabi Introduction to creative writing Nada Al-Awar Web browsing Mohammad El Medawar Click to travel Rami Arakji Tablets: introduction to iPad Levon Babikian Social media for beginners Dina Ayoub Online shopping Jana Al Mawed

Book Clubs Title Leader Jirji Bachir, Dia Tayara "حبر وتبر" منتدى الرواية العربية English book club Sawsan Maktabi

Special interest groups Title Leader Yoga Zeina Chahine A taste of tradition Therese Geha Cool down through art Lamia Saab Muhtar Bridge Ziad Yamout

Cultural travel programs Title Leader Jezzine - Niha, Fakhreiddine caves Alia Fares Beirut walks: Ras Beirut Francoise Hobeika Ghada Sadek Abela معرض "بيار صادق يحاكي التاريخ" Zen day in Mtein Chaden Najjar

ACTIVITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (members and non-members of all ages)

Title Leader Lessons learned from studies on Christian and Muslim Saouma BouJaoude teachers and students' views of the theory of evolution There is an Everest for everyone Maxime Chaya Women at AUB: the beginnings Nadia El Cheikh

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Spring 2018 Program Lecture Series – FOR MEMBERS ONLY

تحت المجهر – Under the spotlight (1 جمالية لبنان وواقع الحال

لجمال لبنان سحر مميز، جمال متنوع أخاذ نعيشه ونحبه في كل أحواله. محمد المشنوق في هذه المحاضرة نرى جمالية لبنان من خالل عرض يقدم فيه محمد المشنوق أجمل ما أخذ من صور ولقطات في أماكن مختلفة من لبنان. وزير سابق للبيئة كذلك يستعرض واقع حال ثرواته الطبيعية، وكيف السبيل إلى التوعية ولد محمد المشنوق في بيروت عام 1941، واإلنتباه إلى ما يتهدد البيئة من اخطار محدقة من خالل عدد من األبحاث وهو متزوج وله أربعة أوالد. والدراسات العلمية التي قام بها. حائز على شهادة بكالوريوس في العلوم السياسية واالدارية من الجامعة االميركية في بيروت، ودبلوم في االعالم من جامعة ستراسبورغ. وهو باحث سياسي وخبير في االعالم والتربية. محمد المشنوق رئيس ومدير عام للمجموعة االستشارية لالتصاالت، وقد تقلب في مناصب رفيعة عدة وترأس عدة جمعيات منها جمعية متخرجي الجامعة االميركية في بيروت لدورتين متتاليتين، وجمعية المقاصد الخيرية حيث كان عضو في مجلس امنائها لمدة 24 عاما وترأس فيما بعد مجلس االدارة التربوية فيها ولجنة االعالم والبث االعالمي. لعب دوراٍ فعاالٍ في عدة مؤتمرات وطنية واعالمية وترأس ادارة عدة صحف ووكاالت أنباء. كذلك اشرف على اذاعة صوت الوطن وأسس اذاعة لالنباء والموسيقى. Number of sessions: one وقد كان محمد المشنوق استاذا في الجامعة اللبنانية، والجامعة Date: Tuesday, June 5 اللبنانية االميركية. وله مؤلفات ةعد منها تحديات السالم، وذكريات Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm االعالم، ويوميات الحصار وغيرها باالضافة الى عدة دراسات (Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only ومنشورات واعمال سياسية. How do planes fly? The myths, the facts, and the science of aviation

Said Geha This lecture provides a guide to everything you may want to know about how planes fly. The lecture is He has flown to over 80 delivered in an interactive way to allow for dynamism destinations over the past 42 with the audience and the Captain will be happy to years, taught tens of pilots and answer all your questions. safely flown millions of passengers across the world. He The lecture covers four main parts: was born in 1951 and had a very early interest in  Introduction to aerodynamics and the basic flying. From his house in Kfarchima he would watch principles of flying. planes taking off and landing ever since he was a  Who flies planes? The selection process and child. training of pilots. In 1972 he joined Middle East Airlines’ (MEA) cadet  What does it take to fly a plane? Lives and pilot scheme where he went on to study aviation in careers of pilots. In terms of the cadet pilot Scotland. He became a Co-Pilot in 1974 was later scheme, types of ratings, recurrent ground upgraded to the rank of Captain (Pilot in trainings and simulation training; including Command). He has flown Boeing B720, B707, B747 technical and non-technical skills expected Jumbo Jet, Airbus A320, A321 and A330 throughout from pilots. his career.  How safe is flying? Myths and scientific facts At MEA he was selected as a Training Captain, about safety in aviation. Check Captain, Assistant Fleet and then Fleet Captain. He is currently the Chief Technical Ground Instructor at the MEA Flight Operation Department in the newly renovated MEA training Center.

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In addition to being passionate about aviation and teaching pilots, Captain Geha enjoys attending to Number of sessions: one his own garden where he has 40 different kinds of Date: Thursday, May 24 trees. He is married and a father of three AUB Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm alumni daughters. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Oil and gas prospects and its implications on the Lebanese economy in Lebanon

Mounir Rached The presentation is about oil and gas prospects and their implications in the Lebanese Economy, will focus Mounir Rached is the president on the potential revenue that could be generated from and a founding member of the oil and gas and the prerequisite conditions that will Lebanese Economic Association. allow the benefits to accrue to the public at large, and He is also a World Bank fiscal to the effective management of a sovereign wealth policy advisor at The Lebanese fund. Ministry of Finance, and an energy policy lecturer at the AUB Graduate Energy Studies Program. He provides consultancy services to regional and international financial institutions and private Number of sessions: one firms. He is a former International Monetary Fund Date: Tuesday, March 20 (IMF) Senior Economist. He holds a Ph.D. in Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm economics from the University of Arizona. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

2) Ambassador’s series الخرائط السرية التفاقية سايكس - بيكو

بمناسبة مرور مائة عام على اتفاقية سايكس - بيكو السرية، ظهرت بسام نعماني الكثير من الوثائق والخرائط السرية المصاحبة لهذه االتفاقية في األرشيف السري العائد للدول الكبرى التي هي معنية بهذه االتفاقيات ولد في القاهرة في 27 تموز من عام المعقودة لتقسيم الدولة العثمانية خالل الحرب العالمية األولى، أي 1953. إيطاليا، وبريطانيا، وفرنسا، وروسيا. فاتفاقية سايكس - بيكو لم تكن إال واحدة من أربعة اتفاقيات سرية كرست تقسيم منطقة الشرق األدنى بعد يحمل اجازة في العلوم السياسية من الجامعة انتصار الحلفاء في الحرب على ألمانيا وتركيا وحلفائهما في الحرب االميركية في بيروت، عام 1971. نال شهادة العالمية األولى. الدكتوراة عام 1982 من جامعة كولومبيا تخللها انضمامه الى يشرح المحاضر كيف تمكنت وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين اللبنانية من وزارة الخارجية في لبنان عام 1980. عمل كمندوب دائم للبنان في االستحصال عام 2006 بمحض الصدفة على صورة عن الخريطة الجامعة العربية، وفِي سفارتي لبنان في واشنطن ولندن. ثم عيّن "األصلية" السرية المرفقة باتفاقية سايكس - بيكو، أي بعد مرور 90 سفيراً للبنان في باكستان، والسعودية، والكويت ، وتونس. وفي عام عاماً على عقدها. فلماذا ابقت دوائر الدول الكبرى هذه الخريطة في 2008 ع ّين مديراً عاماً لوزارة الخارجية اللبنانية. أرشيفها السري من دون الكشف عنها طوال هذه المدة؟ وما هي تقاعد من الخدمة العامة عام 2017. االستنتاجات التي يمكن استخالصها من هذه الخريطة والخرائط المماثلة لها حول رسم حدود الدول الوطنية في المنطقة بما في ذلك تلبية له مؤلفات ثالث: السالم والحرب في لبنان 1920 – 1990، الطموحات الصهيونية في إنشاء الدولة اليهودية بموجب وعد بلفور؟ الخريطة االنتخابية للجالية اللبنانية في الكويت 1967 – 2013، وهل هنالك خرائط ووثائق أخرى مطمورة ولم يتم الكشف عنها؟ وما ومائة عام على اتفاقية سايكس – بيكو: قراءة في الخرائط. هي العالقة بين اتفاقية سايكس - بيكو وبين المشاريع الحالية إلعادة رسم حدود منطقة الشرق األوسط؟ هذه هي األسئلة التي سيحاول المحاضر القاء الضوء عليها وتقديم اإلجابة عليها.

Number of sessions: one Date: Thursday, April 12 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

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3) Wanderlust Jerusalem city of all desires

Leila El Amad Bissat Through history and time the city of Jerusalem has been and is the focal point of the longest conflicts. Born in Beirut in 1955, Leila el The cradle of monotheistic religions, it belongs to Amad Bissat is an AUB Graduate Judaism, Christianity and Islam. in sociology Anthropology. Its identity now is Jeopardized by the long Israeli In 1993 she established a occupation. children's book store and My talk today is a stroll in Jerusalem to show through educational center l'Arche de Noé focusing on my personal slides and accounts, the daily life of cultural activities for the youth. She is an active Palestinians under occupation, the history of this member of the Baalbeck International festival as glorious city, its landmarks and hidden treasures, and well as the Zaki Nassif Music program in AUB. A its Christian and Moslem heritage facing the globetrotter at heart, she wrote her first travel book occupier's propaganda, so let's walk together in East "Of Symbols and Stones, Memoirs of traveler" in Jerusalem specially on the approach of Easter a much 2007, published by Dar an Nahar. celebrated time in the city. Her family on her father's side still lives in Jerusalem and she decided to include a travel in this holy city in memory her late father a Jerusalemite and AUBite, who was studying in Beirut at the time of the Nakba, married and remained there. Her fascination of travel never stopped and in 2017 she published her second book "Of Whispers and Winds memorabilia of a traveller", telling stories about 10 countries of the Far East, through the art objects she collected there. Number of sessions: one She hopes more travels to come, and with it the Date: Friday, March 16 trilogy of travels can be achieved. Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Niha - fortress of Fakhreddine

Alia Fares The Citadel of Niha in the highlands of the Chouf region was the last stronghold of Fakhreddine el- Alia is an archaeologist, building Maani, a powerful political Druze leader and prince to historian and cultural heritage the self-proclaimed Emirate of Mount Lebanon. The guide for the ministry of Tourism. prince is well known to have defied the Ottomans in She finished her first degree at his aim to free the mountains from their control. the American University of Beirut and continued her Masters at the university of Completely carved into the walls of a steep cave on a Bonn at the department of Classical Archaeology. high summit, the citadel represents the last military During the summer since then, she has participated base of the ruler, before he was captured, taken to in and led excavations in various parts of the Istanbul and murdered with his sons. country, such as Baalbeck, Byblos, Sir el Dunniyeh, Tell Arqa and Beirut. Alia has also participated in In the excursion/lecture, we will be studying the international excavations in Germany, Egypt, Syria, various building phases of the bastion, its military as and Jordan. well as its residential functions in detail. A Trip to the In 2007, she returned permanently to Lebanon to site will be made, in order to grasp the architecture begin her PhD. Her research focuses on the and geographical location. The site is only accessible Archaeology and Architecture of Roman temples, on foot, with about 10-20 min. walk from the parking specifically those whose function has been altered spot of the bus. over the centuries from pagan sanctuaries to Christian churches/basilicas. She has taught history of art and architecture at AUB, at the faculty of

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architecture, as well as at Notre Dame university, LAU, and cultural studies at Rafik Hariri University. Alia has given lectures on various topics on archaeological sites from all over Lebanon such as the rural Roman temples of the mountains and on the German Bauhaus school of design. Her passion remains to protect the cultural historical sites of Number of sessions: one Lebanon through her continuous engagement with Date: Friday, April 20 the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association as board Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm member and cultural heritage consultant. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Visit to explore Jezzine - Niha, Fakhreiddine caves: please check the details on page 26 under the “Cultural Travel Programs” section.

4) Beirut, mon amour! رأس بيروت: ابعاد تاريخية واجتماعية وجامعة اميركية

في هذه المحاضرة يلقي سليمان الضوء على منطقة رأس بيروت من سليمان بختي ناحية اهميتها وخصوصيتها في رحلة استكشافية لهذه المنطقة العريقة بتكوينها، وثقافتها، ونسييجها االجتماعي المتعدد والمنفتح. ويسرد مواليد راس بيروت. كاتب وناقد وناشر المحاضر قصص رأس بيروت مع االزمنة وحقيقة وصدقية هذه المنطقة ومترجم. درس في الجامعة اللبنانية االميركية في ثباتها واستمراريتها ومواكبتها للعصر، وكذلك في تطور مجتمعها وحاز البكالوريوس في العلوم واالدارة المدني. فيذكر االوساط الشعبية واالوساط الثقافية التي كان لها الدور 1981 واجازة في العلوم السياسية واالدارية، الف ّعال في تاريخ هذه المنطقة، شامالً دور الجامعة االميركية لما كان له الجامعة اللبنانية 1981. من االثر الكبير على مدى 150 عاماً ويزيد. ينشر في جريدة النهار البيروتية منذ العام 1982. مدير دار نلسن للنشر منذ العام 1990. له "اشارات النص واالبداع" دار نلسن 1995. شارك في تأليف العديد من الكتب الجماعية كما نظم وشارك Number of sessions: one في العديد من المؤتمرات العلمية والثقافية والندوات في لبنان Date: Thursday, May 10 والخارج. ترجم وراجع العديد من الكتب من االنكليزية الى العربية. Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm نشر العديد من المقاالت والمراجعات في االدب والنقد والترجمة (Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only في الصحف والدوريات اللبنانية والعربية. In-between realities: understanding Beirut’s identity

Rasha Sukkarieh "Beirut is our one and only tent… and our one and only star", in 1986, Mahmoud Darwish describes Beirut as Born in Beirut in 1986, Rasha is a a tent that sheltered all types of people. However, Lebanese architect who Beirut's urban fabric has drastically changed after the graduated with a Bachelor Degree Lebanese civil war, and with that, the perception of of Architectural Engineering from the city in the eyes of its dwellers. What does Beirut Beirut Arab University. She holds a actually mean to you? What is its Landmark? And what Masters degree in Advanced Architecture from can city planners do to make the city's image more Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, vivid and memorable to its dwellers? Spain and is currently a doctor of philosophy (PhD) This talk seeks to uncover the criteria to evaluate the candidate in Architecture at Beirut Arab University. cityscape and to show their essential value in building She has worked with several international firms in a cohesive and interactive urban environment. the Middle East and Spain. She is currently a senior lecturer at the BAU Faculty of Architecture, and a researcher at the faculty’s fabrication lab. Her research focuses on mapping cities and advanced technology in architecture. Rasha is also a Techwomen fellow at the Institute of International Number of sessions: one Education (IIE), USA. Date: Friday, June 1 Rasha also loves travelling and exploring new cities, Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm she speaks 4 languages, and is a big fan of music Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) 5

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and sports. She has also been a belly dancer for 10 years!

Beirut walks: Ras Beirut: please check the details on page 27 under the “Cultural Travel Programs” section.

5) Economics and banking Where is the Lebanese economy heading?

Toufic Gaspard The lecture will review Lebanon’s present financial and economic conditions and the policies that the Toufic Gaspard holds a D.Phil. in authorities are, or not, implementing. It will then economics from the University of explore possible outcomes in the near and longer Sussex, U.K. He previously lectured futures. in economics at AUB and at Université St Joseph, worked as commercial banker in the US, Europe, and Lebanon, and at the central bank of Lebanon. He was Advisor to Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, and, recently, Senior Economic Advisor to the Minister of Finance.

He has written A Political Economy of Lebanon, 1948-2002: The Limits of Laissez-faire, 2004, Brill Academic Publishers (translated into Arabic at Dar An-Nahar), and several studies and reports for multilateral organizations such as the EU.

He is currently writing a book on the connection between Arab labor conditions and political developments in the region in recent decades. In Number of sessions: one parallel, he is spending more time than he should, Date: Wednesday, March 14 reading and writing about the symbiosis/conflict Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm between religion and politics in the region. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Anti-money laundering (AML)

Rima Kassantini Zantout The purpose of this lecture is to explain the meaning and parameters of AML so as to safeguard the Rima is an AUB graduate, 1978, in audience against its harm. PSPA with a focus on Business The lecture is of a local and International significance Administration. in the field of anti-money laundering (AML), Terrorist Financing (TF) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance She started her banking career in Act (FATCA). Banque Beyrouth Pour Le Commerce SAL where she got her training then joined several banking topics In this lecture, Rima will touch base on several mainly: Documentary credits, trade finance, International banking requisites such as FATF, EU business process reengineering and anti-money Directive, Basel Committee, USA Patriot Act among laundering all of which stand as major pillars of the others. She will also surf through several Lebanese banking sector at their corresponding time periods. banking rules of Central Bank of Lebanon.

According to Rima, AML carries a novelty flare with Number of sessions: one every second of its time, which is why it captured her Date: Monday, May 21 interest. Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

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6) Women series اتفاقية سيداو )CEDAW( القضاء على كافه أشكال التمييز ضد المرأة

"سيداو" هي عبارة عن كلمةٍ تتردد كثيرا ً هذه األيام في المؤسسات ا نهى غصن بعيني لنسائية وخصوصا ً في المجتمعات التي تشهد نزاعاتٍ أوحروباً. فما هي؟ كيف نشأت؟ على ماذا تنص؟ وما هي اهميتها عند خريجة متميزة من الجامعة االميركية في النساء؟ بيروت في العلوم السياسية واالدارة العامة منذ عام 1968 واخصائية معتمدة لالضطرابات سيتم اعطاء لمح ًة عن االتفاقيا ِت والقرارات التي تناولت حقو ق الطفيفة من جامعة نورثريدج )CSUN(، االنسان وكذلك تلك التي سبقت وادت الى هذه االتفاقية. كاليفورنيا. هي عضو فعال في عصبة السيدات كذلك سيتم شرح النقاط التي وردت في االتفاقية والتي قوبلت الدولية للسالم والحرية )WILPF( منذ عام بانتقاداتٍ وتحفظاتٍ في بعض الدول عموما ً وفِي لبنان خصوصا ً. 1970، واصبحت الحقاً رئيسة للفرع اللبناني فيه. وتعتبر هذه ويلي ذلك فتح باب النقاش واالستماع الى آراء السيدات والسادة العصبة من اقدم المؤسسات التي تأسست في عام 1915 في مدينة الحاضرات والحاضرين واالجابة على األسئلة. هيغ في هولندا لتنهي الحرب القائمة انذاك، وتعمل على تحقيق السالم على اسس اقتصادية واجتماعية عادلة. Number of sessions: one تشارك نهى بمؤتمرات، ومناقاشات عامة وورش عمل لتعزيز السالم، Date: Wednesday, May 16 والحرية، والديمقراطية، واالنسانية والسيما حقوق الجنس، مع التشديد Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm على اهمية التربية في في الوصول الى المساواة بين الجنسين.

Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Sexual harassment and psychosocial considerations

Marie Adele Salem In Lebanon and the MENA region, Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a widespread phenomenon. An expert in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programs, Being one of the gravest Human Rights violations and and a certified Family Systemic a major Public Health problem that affects all aspects Therapist. Since 2006, she has of women’s health (physical, sexual and been working as a consultant with reproductive, and mental health), the cost of numerous INGOs and UN agencies intervening in violence against women, including sexual armed conflicts, natural disasters, and complex harassment, cannot be calculated without taking into emergencies, on MHPSS and the problematic of GBV consideration the visible and the invisible human and Protection from a Mental Health perspective in suffering. Its effects and consequences may persist Asia, Central America, Africa and the Middle East. for a lifetime, long after the violence has stopped, Her work consists of capacity development and self- negatively affecting the mental well-being of care for actors working in this field, and of program survivors, perpetrators, and the societal system at development and evaluation. She developed a large. number of manuals and training programs on best practices to support both, affected population and During this lecture, the focus will be on 4 main humanitarian actors affected by their involvement in psychosocial concepts that need to be taken into this challenging work. Ms. Salem has been a conservation while trying to understand and/or consultant trainer with ABAAD – Resource Centre present basic support to a victim of sexual for Gender Equality since 2011, and the Mental harassment: Health and Psychosocial Technical Advisor for ABAAD since April 2015.  the concept of identity  the concept of loss and grief  the concept of trust  the 3 pillars of human support

Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, May 8 Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

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7) Literature and language اللغة العربية: تحديات الحاضر وآفاق المستقبل

تتناول هذه المحاضرة وضع اللغة العربية في المجتمعات العربية في محمود البطل وقتنا الراهن والتحديات التي تواجهها وخاصة في أوساط الشباب الذين يشعر الكثيرون منهم بالغربة عن اللغة وبأنها منقطعة الصلة عن الدكتور محمود البطل هو أستاذ في قسم حياتهم. وتناقش المحاضرة األسباب الكامنة وراء هذه التحديات الدراسات العربية ولغات الشرق األوسط في وخاصة العولمة وتأثيراتها على المجتمعات العربية وعلى اللغة العربية الجامعة األميركية في بيروت وهذه هي سنته كأحد أبرز رموز الثقافة العربية. والسؤال الذي ستطرحه المحاضرة األولى في التدريس في الجامعة األميركية. هو كيفية تغيير هذا الواقع لجعل الشباب أكثر ارتباطاً بلغتهم ولتعزيز التمسك بها كأحد رموز الهوية في مجتمعات منفتحة على العالم وعلى الدكتور محمود لبناني من مدينة بيروت حصل اللغات والثقافات األخرى ولكن متجذرة في ارتباطها برموزها الثقافية على شهادتي اإلجازة والكفاءة التعليمية من كلية التربية في الجامعة التي تأتي اللغة في طليعتها. وسنركز بشكل خاص في مقاربتنا اللبنانية ثم تابع دراساته العليا في الواليات المتحدة حيث حصل على للموضوع على الدور الذي تلعبه المناهج والمواد التعليمية في تغيير شهادتي الماجستير والدكتوراه في العلوم اللغوية من جامعة مشيغان. هذا الواقع وفي التركيز على ربط هذه المناهج بواقع الحياة المعاصرة وعلى العمل من خالل اللغة العربية على بناء مهارات التعبير وتطوير عمل أستاذاً للدراسات العربية في الجامعة األمريكية بالقاهرة ثم في القدرة على التفكير النقدي والتحليلي لدى طالبنا في مختلف مستويات جامعة ايموري في مدينة أتالنتا وبعدها في جامعة أوستن في تكساس. الدراسة. يتركز اهتمامه على تدريس اللغات األجنبية وعلى قضايا تدريس اللغة العربية للناطقين بها وبغيرها وله عديد من المؤلفات. Number of sessions: one Date: Wednesday, April 11 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Translation strategies to preserve the identity of poems and lyrics

Rola El Baalbaki The translation of poems and sung lyrics has been a daunting task for translators. Translated material of Rola El Baalbaki is a Lebanese the genre thus acquired the reputation of being a instructor of writing and translation less-than-satisfactory experience for readers and courses at the Department of music fans. In literary translation projects, it is English at AUB. She has worked on 8 imperative that translators- or student translators- student-led projects on lyric engage in multi-process strategies that produce the translation in the past 5 years, which yielded desired artistic, poetic and linguistic identity of the successful musical and artistic events for the AUB original piece. This lecture aims to shed light on community. Her publications include Said Akl's IF certain linguistic and stylistic experiments and LEBANON WERE TO SPEAK, Amin Rihani's essays in strategies that have been successful in preserving the RIHANIYYAT, and Yahya AmQuassem's poetic prose in cultural identity in the translation of classical and AFTER IMAGES. Her translated poems include works contemporary poems in English and Arabic, as well as by Ahmad Shawki, Illiya Abi Madi, Raeef Khoury, popular song lyrics. Demonstrations from live events Fawzi Maalouf, Zaki Nassif, Nizar Kabbani and Fateh that took place at AUB will be included. Modaress. She supervises lyric-in-translation projects at the Department of English, AUB, and organizes Number of sessions: one stage events that include musical performances and Date: Wednesday, April 4 readings of creatively translated prose and poetry. Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Against Muslim cities

Bilal Orfali In the pre-modern Muslim world, it was customary for a poet to praise his city of origin or cities of his Bilal Orfali, Ph.D. (2009), Yale patrons. This praise often utilized themes of nostalgia University, is Chairperson and (ḥanīn), estrangement (ghurba) and lament (rithāʾ). Associate Professor of Arabic Some poets however did the opposite thing — they Studies at the American University attacked their own cities or those of their patrons. of Beirut and previously held the This article analyzes poems directed against Muslim M.S. Sofia Chair in Arabic Studies at the Ohio State cities from the 8th century to the modern period. University. He specializes in Arabic literature, Sufism, and Qurʾānic Studies. He co-edits al-Abhath Journal 8

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and Brill’s series Texts and Studies on the Qur’an. His recent publications include: The Anthologist's Art (Brill, 2016), The Book of Noble Character (Brill, 2015), Number of sessions: one The Comfort of the Mystics (Brill, 2013), Sufism, Black Date: Tuesday, March 27 and White (Brill, 2012), In the Shadow of Arabic (Brill, Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm 2011). Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

8) Arts Positive intelligence

Sahar Assaf The lecture will look into the concept of Positive Intelligence advanced by neuroscientist Shirzad Sahar Assaf is an actress and stage Chamine. As defined by Chamine, "Positive director and an Assistant Professor intelligence is an indication of the control you have of Theatre at AUB. She recently co- over your own mind and how well your mind acts in established the AUB Theatre your best interest." Initiative with Robert Myers under which she co-translated, co-directed and starred in In this session participants will learn the 3 strategies Shakespeare’s King Lear at Al Madina Theater in to increase their positive intelligence: Beirut. Her credits as a director include Ab: Beit Byout 1- how to weaken their saboteurs (an adaption of Tracy Letts’ August Osage County), 2- how to strengthen their sage Saadallah Wannous’ The Rape and Rituals of Signs 3- how to strengthen their PQ muscles. PQ measures and Transformations, Issam Mahfouz’s The Dictator, the percentage of time your brain is working Watch Your Step, a site-specific performance about positively (serving you) versus negatively (sabotaging our memories of the Lebanese civil war and Ana Amel you). Ana Amela, a devised documentary theatre about the experience of janitors at AUB. Recent credits as an Participants are required to bring actress include Karen in Dinner With Friends by a note book, a pen, and their favorite childhood Donald Margulies directed by Carlos Chahine at photo Monnot Theatre, title role of Fo and Rame’s An Arab Woman Speaks produced by The Faction at New Diorama Theater in London. Sahar is a member of Lincoln Center Director’s Lab in NYC and of Director's Lab North in Toronto, Canada. Sahar is interested in the link between neuroscience Number of sessions: one and acting and she recently started her training in Date: Friday, April 27 Alba Emoting, a somatic approach to acting based in Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm neuroscience. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Beirut as a cultural incubator: 2010-2020 a decade of challenges

Saleh Barakat The presentation tackles the issue of the place of Beirut as a cultural incubator within the major Saleh Barakat is a Beirut-based changes happening in the region. The challenges of gallerist who specializes in modern the present and the future horizons. and contemporary art from the Arab world. He founded Agial Art Gallery (1991), and Saleh Barakat Gallery (2016) where he hosts an extensive program of exhibitions and events. He has also curated exhibitions elsewhere, including, The Road to Peace (2009) at the Beirut Art Center, retrospectives of Saloua Raouda Choucair (2013), Shafic Abboud (2013), Michel Basbous (2014) and Jean Boghossian (2015) at the Beirut Exhibition Center, and he co- curated the first national pavilion for Lebanon at the

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52nd Venice Biennale with Sandra Dagher, as well as the itinerant exhibition Mediterranean Crossroads, in collaboration with Martina Corgnati and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affair. He was a founding member of the Kinda Foundation, which is dedicated to the promotion of modern and contemporary Arab art with an emphasis on the 1950s-1960s. He also participated in the launching of Parachute magazine’s 108th issue on the Beirut contemporary art scene. He has lectured at Princeton University, the Metropolitan Museum of New York, British Museum, and Christie’s Education in Dubai and currently lectures in ALBA. He served on the steering committee of the Arts Center at the American University of Beirut, and on the founding committee of the Saradar Collection. He has been a board member of the National Unesco since 2015, and currently serves on the advisory board of the School Number of sessions: one of Architecture and Design at the Lebanese American Date: Thursday, May 31 University. In 2006, he was nominated as a Yale World Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Fellow. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) The end of art

Cesar Nammour The judgement of beauty is relative to different individuals and/or cultures as there are no universal Art historian and former criteria of beauty. The experience of reality changes industrialist who followed the through time. plastic arts in Lebanon since the late This lecture takes into consideration the following fifties of last century. He received aspects: his BBA at the American University Perception and judgement of art vary from one of Beirut in 1961, and his MBA in 1964 at the individual to the other, and from one culture to the American University in Washington DC. A frequent other. lecturer on art appreciation and history of art in The work of art helps explain the basic mechanism of Lebanon, was member of AUB Arts Center change that takes place over time. Committee, wrote articles in newspapers, published Art passed from imitation to ideology to aesthetics to twenty-five books on art and artists of Lebanon, the demise of representation, and ended with the organized cultural activities in the club of his demise of aesthetics. hometown, Rabieh. Art may be identified through five theories, and to explore whether there is or there's no direct He co-founded Contact Art Gallery in Beirut in 1972, correlation between the art object and the richness gallery Les Cimaises in Zouk- Mosbeh in 1987, Art et of thoughts and perceptions of the viewer Culture in Zouk Mosbeh in 1993, Contemporary Art Perception and "Attitude" are what count, not the Society in 1997, The Lebanese Association of Art inherent qualities of the art object. Critics in 1998, Alzheimer Association Lebanon in “Art Attitude” towards everyday phenomena is to 2004, Saint Vincent Kindergarten at Dbayeh experience the world surrounding us in the same way Palestinian Camp in 2005. With Gabriela Schaub he we experience art. founded between 2009 and 2012 Festival of Art Books, RectoVerso Library and Monot Street Book Number of sessions: one Market. In 2013 they established MACAM, the first Date: Monday, April 16 Contemporary Art Museum in Lebanon at Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm Alita/Byblos. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

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9) Music شادية

يحار النقاد في تصنيف دور شادية )2017-1931( في الغناء العربي الياس س ّحاب في النصف الثاني من القرن العشرين، على أن اكثر االراء دقة هي تلك التي تعتبر ان شادية نجمة االغنية السينمائية الخفيفة والسريعة في ولد الياس سحّاب في يافا، فلسطين، من أب النصف الثاني من القرن العشرين، وقد ورثت هذه المرتبة عن المطربة لبناني وأ ّم فلسطينية. الكبيرة ليلى مراد، نجمة االغنية السينمائية في االربعينيات، الى جانب اسمهان ونور الهدى وصباح. وقد احتلت شادية موقعها بسرعة بعد ان حائز على شهادة في اآلداب الشرقية وشهادة في شكلت ثنائيا فنيا ناجحا جدا مع الملحن الموهوب منير مراد )شقيق ليلى العلوم السياسية من جامعة القديس يوسف في مراد(، الى ان اختارت وقتا مناسبا العتزال الغناء والتمثيل وهي في بيروت. اوج تألقها سينمائيا وغنائيا. يعمل في الصحافة اليومية واالسبوعية والشهرية في لبنان والوطن Number of sessions: one العربي منذ العام .1961 وهو متخصص في كتابة مقاالت في السياسة Date: Thursday, May 3 العربية والنقد الموسيقي. وقد نشر أربع كتب في النقد الموسيقي في Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm 1980، 2003، 2009 و2014. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) فيروز واألخوين رحباني

أسماء ليست بحاجة إلى تعريف. كواكب مضيئة دائما في تاريخ فارس يواكيم الموسيقى اللبنانية والعربية. وفي المحاضرة يلقي فارس يواكيم الضوء على جوانب مهمة ويتناول بشكل جديد معالم في األغنية تخرج فارس يواكيم في المعهد العالي للسينما الرحبانية الفيروزية بناء على معرفة شخصية باألخوين رحباني بالقاهرة سنة 1966. كتب السيناريو والحوار ومتابعة ألعمالهما وحكاياتهما حتى في بعض تفاصيلها المنسية. لسبعة أفالم روائية لبنانية ومصرية وسورية. المحاضرة رحلة في عالم النغم. لكنه اشتهر أكثر بالكتابة المسرحية، خصوصا بنصوصه التي قدمها نجم الكوميديا اللبناني الراحل شوشو )حسن عالء الدين( وأبرزها "آخ يا بلدنا". أعد للتلفزيون اللبناني برامج إعالمية أبرزها "سهرة مع الماضي" )تقديم ليلى رستم( وتمثيلية أبرزها مسلسل "المشوار الطويل". مارس فنون الكتابة في جميع مجاالتها تقريبا، وكان من الرواد في مسرح "الشانسونييه" مؤلفا لنصوص فرقة "السيغال" )إيفيت سرسق ووسيم طبارة(. كتب للمسرح الغنائي 3 مسرحيات من بطولة صباح. أعد العديد من البرامج اإلذاعية في لبنان وفي عدد من الدول العربية. كما عمل في اإلذاعة األلمانية في كولونيا محررا ثم مديرا للقسم العربي. Number of sessions: one أحد أبرز الكتاب في مسلسل "افتح يا سمسم" لألطفال وهو من إنتاج Date: Thursday, March 15 تلفزيونات دول الخليج العربي مشتركة. له ترجمات من األلمانية Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm والفرنسية إلى العربية، وعدد من المؤلفات المطبوعة آخرها "اإلسالم (Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only في شعر المسيحيين". Music therapy

May Nasr This session will be a story telling about the impact of music on a young girl’s life growing up in the May Nasr is a musician whose Lebanese Civil War. It is about faith, passion and popular performances honor the resilience and how those three factors were folk traditions of her homeland instrumental later on in striking the perfect balance Lebanon. She was mentored by between her professional work as a human resource renowned ‘Father of Sound development expert and as a musician. Engineering’ Fareed Abul Kheir and his very close friend and iconic musician, Zaki Nassif, in addition to While sharing her story, May with her guitar will Fairouz’s vocal teacher, Badia Sabra Haddad. May is perform a range of songs by Fairouz, Zaki Nassif, dedicated towards playing an active role in creating Ahmad Kaabour, and other musicians who touched positive change through her work profession in the her life, as well as some songs of her own, as her story field of peace building and conflict resolution, and the develops into where she stands today. songs she sings on peace, love, and resilience inspire positive change throughout and beyond her Middle East community. May produced two CDs of her own: “Lil Ghaly” (2008) and a Single: “Ouhibouka – Lyrics of Number of sessions: one

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Ghada El Samman” (2012). She has recently co- Date: Friday, May 18 produced an album in the USA: “Written in Water” Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm with Puerto Rican musician, Lourdes Perez. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

10) Health and wellbeing The ultimate thinking tank: the brain

Georges Haddad The talk will provide a succinct FUN account of the organ that came to represent not only what is to be A neurosurgeon with a passion for human but, now that death has been equated with literature, the visual arts, and music. brain death, also what it is to be alive. We will review He will share with you another one anatomy, physiology and specially the function of of his passions: the function of the this most mysterious organ: the ultimate thinking brain. tank!

Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, May 15 Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Weight bias & focusing on mindful over disordered eating

Rana Halabi Najjar Obesity is a major health threat in many countries with obese individuals experiencing increasing levels A pediatric nurse practitioner with of bias. Weight bias (WB) is the discrimination and experiences in both clinical and stereotyping of individuals based on their weight. academia. She graduated with a Higher levels of WB are associated with unhealthy Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing coping strategies, weight gain, disordered eating, from AUB, a Master’s of Science in body dissatisfaction, and lower psychosocial Nursing/pediatric nurse practitioner certification functioning. from the University of Texas Health Science Center, and a PhD in Nursing from the University of California This study presents important findings for countries Los Angeles. Rana is an Assistant Professor at Oregon such as Lebanon which are experiencing higher rates Health & Science University School of Nursing (OHSU of obesity and disordered eating. Simple SON) immersed in teaching undergraduate and interventions on reducing and eliminating weight graduate nursing students, and conducting research bias will be shared as well as ways to use mindful in both nursing education and obesity/weight bias. rather than disordered eating. She is also the Program Manager and Faculty Coordinator for a $1.9 Million U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant.

Rana’s hobbies include spending time with family, training for and racing in sprint Triathlons, knitting, gardening (especially growing her own fruits and vegetables), creating party decorations and making elaborate birthday cakes for her daughter who just turned 5.

Number of sessions: one Date: Monday, May 7 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) 12

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Cancer awareness

Ghassan Hamadeh This talk will describe what is cancer and what we can do to decrease its incidence in our community. Ghassan graduated from AUB Medical School in 1984. He is The take home message is that up to 50% of cancer currently chair of family medicine deaths could be prevented by avoiding tobacco, and CMIO at the American reducing alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy University of Beirut Medical Center. body weight, exercising regularly and addressing He is the president of the Arab Board of Family infection-related risk factors. Medicine, and is American Board certified in both Family Medicine & Clinical Informatics.

Ghassan believes in the value of training students and general practitioners in quality primary care as a means to improve our community health. His career is a testimony of that belief. He is involved in research and projects on primary care training, informatics & service improvement at AUB, at the Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization. His current active projects include promoting the Wellness Center at Family Medicine, a General Practice online and live skills course, a management Number of sessions: one capacity building course for patient advocacy groups Date: Wednesday, March 28 and the introduction of electronic health records to Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm AUB Medical Center. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Home hospice care, reality and challenges - by SANAD, the home hospice organization of Lebanon

Lubna Izziddin The World Health Organization (WHO) defines palliative care as an approach that improves the Founding President of SANAD, the quality of life of patients and their families facing Home Hospice Organization of problems associated with life-threatening illness. It Lebanon. prevents and relieves suffering by means of early A Social Development Consultant, identification and impeccable assessment and with 20 years of experience in the treatment of pain and other problems, physical, areas of Youth Development and Child Protection in psycho-social and spiritual. Lebanon and the Arab World. Through working with Palliative and hospice care share the same principles the UN, INGOs and NGOs, her work has varied from and philosophy, yet the difference between palliative development and management of programs to and hospice care is that hospice care is end of life care technical workshop design and facilitation for that is designed for patients who are in the advanced different organizations and groups in the social and last stages of the disease, and who usually have development field. Lubna offers consultations in a prognosis of 6 months or less. various areas including youth development, youth However hospice care is designed to give supportive empowerment, and child protection. care to patients in their final phase of a terminal illness and it focuses on comfort and quality of life Salam Jalloul rather than cure.

The Medical Director at SANAD, the SANAD was founded in 2010 as an independent, non- Home Hospice Organization of governmental nonprofit organization. Its mission is to Lebanon. provide comprehensive free of charge home‐based As a family physician and geriatrician hospice care to terminally ill cancer patients while who studied at the University of preserving their dignity and enhancing the quality of Rouen, France, she has been a practicing physician for their remaining life. We aim to assist patients in more than 20 years in France and Lebanon, and remaining as alert, functional and comfortable as completed her Palliative Care Certification from the possible within the calm and sanctuary of their own

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University of Lyon in 2014. She is a member of the home, surrounded by family and loved ones. SANAD Order of Physicians in Lebanon and is founding delivers these support services to patients regardless member and the current president of the Lebanese of their nationality, religion, political affiliation, Geriatric Society. Dr. Jalloul is a member of the gender, diagnosis or ability to pay. Palliative Care Committee and an associate at the During this lecture we will share the experience of Department of Family Medicine at the American SANAD from all its aspects that include the service University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). provision, the mental health and the projects and research within the organization.

Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, May 22 Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) Vaccines: history, types, and impact on public health

Khalil Kreidieh Vaccines are designed to prevent and control certain infectious diseases. When administered to the Khalil Kreidieh was born in Beirut on human body, they interact with the immune system January 15, 1986. He pursued his to produce and improve immunity. Vaccines are safe university studies at the American and efficacious. They reduce morbidity and mortality University of Beirut (AUB). He holds rates. Each year, around one million deaths from a BS in Medical Laboratory vaccine-preventable infections are prevented due to Technology, a Minor in Public Health, and an MS in vaccination. This course is intended to teach seniors Epidemiology. Khalil is the holder of “AUB Penrose about vaccines, their history, types, and impact on Award”, and the “Graduate Academic Achievement public health. Award”. He also holds a Medical Laboratory

Colloquium Certificate from the Ministry of Public Health, First Aid Training Certificate from the Lebanese Red Cross, and Competent Communicator and Competent Leadership certificates from Toastmasters International.

For nine years, Khalil worked in research and teaching at the Faculty of Health Sciences at AUB. He has more than 15 published scientific articles. He is currently the Academic Affairs Coordinator of the Faculty of Number of sessions: one Medicine at AUB with more than 10 years of Date: Monday, April 30 experience in medical and health research, teaching, Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm and administrative academic services. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only) History of medical education in Lebanon

Nabil Kronfol The lecture considers the second half of the 19th century which witnessed events that transformed Nabil Kronfol is a Professor of Health Medical Education in Lebanon with the Policy. He graduated as a physician establishment of two of Lebanon’s major universities from AUB in 1969, continued his and medical colleges. This session will discuss the specialty training in Pediatrics then early days of medical education, its history makers joined the Harvard School of Public and its impact on Lebanon and the entire region. Health where he graduated with a Doctorate in Public Health.

Nabil has been an advisor to the Ministries of Health Number of sessions: one in Lebanon, and many other countries in the Middle Date: Monday, March 19 East. He has also served as a frequent consultant to Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

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most regional, international and professional organizations. Beauty over 50: body and mind

Chaden Maalouf Najjar From TV to magazines, all types of media have contributed immensely to the definition of what Following a long career in academia beauty is. as a professor of French language, This lecture is an exploration of perceiving beauty Chaden has left her mark with around us, and an interactive discussion on how thorough and passionate some people can see beauty in little things when engagement with her students. others do not. How beauty may be found An established speaker and writer, she regularly everywhere? Nature, imagination, arts, actions? How features in the Lebanese French-speaking media, ready are we to find beauty in everything, in every discussing social topics and war-related issues. And place, in ourself and in others? has published a novel in French “La Route des Do you want to reach a peaceful mind which is the Abeilles” at the Anne Carriere Editions Paris. She is only way to happiness? currently working on finishing a second book which will be on shelves soon. Her drive for self-development, communication and public speaking led her to become certified as a Life Coach. Chaden now works with people on improving themselves, enhancing their relationships, and bettering their daily life. She holds regular workshops Number of sessions: one for parental coaching as well as wellbeing programs Date: Wednesday, April 18 and is also a certified ThetaHealing technique Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm practitioner and teacher. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Zen day in Mtein: please check the details on page 28 under the “Cultural Travel Programs” section.

11) Cine club

طيارة من ورق Abla Kadi

"في يوم عرسها، تعبر لمياء، بنت السادسة عشر، صفوف األسالك Abla is an old member with the الشائكة التي تفصل قريتها عن قرية ابن عمها، قرية لمياء لبنانية، بينما University for Seniors and has been قرية ابن عمها سامي ضمّت الى إسرائيل. معبر مفتوح ومراقب من quite active with the curriculum الجهتين. يتيح للعرسان والتوابيت، فحسب، الوصول الى قراهم committee and as a keen األصلية. تلتحق لمياء بعائلة زوجها، تاركة خلفها أخيها الصغير، .participant مدرستها، طائرتها الورقية، أمها وماضيها. ترفض زوجها ثم تقع شيئاً

فشيئاً في حب الجندي الذي يراقبها منذ اليوم األول لوصولها." Abla’s exposure to the cultures of the countries she

وقت الفيلم ٨٠ دقيقة served in while with UNICEF increased her acceptance of others and appreciation of their differences. Social mobilization, sharing experience and ideas in addressing community development Hidden figures issues have been her passion. Hidden Figures is directed by Theodore Melfi, Her passion also covers various cultural domains “Played by Taraji Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle (music, dancing, opera, and cinema among others) Monae, Kevin Costner, Kristen Dunst & Jim Parsons and following up on social issues that influence As the United States raced against Russia to put a people’s behavior and attitudes. One of her favored man in space NASA found untapped talent in a group regular routines in life is going to the movie theaters of African American female mathematicians that to watch the latest films, special films and film served as the brains behind one of the greatest festivals. operations in U.S. history.

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MEET THE WOMEN YOU DON'T KNOW BEHIND THE MISSION YOU DO.”

The movie is 2 hours and 7 minutes long, with either English or Arabic subtitles.

Number of sessions: two Hidden figures  Date: Thursday, March 29  Time: 3:00 – 5:30 pm

طيارة من ورق  Date: Tuesday, April 17  Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

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انا والسعادة )الجزء الثالث( Noura El Naamani

في الورش السابقة "اعرف نفسك" و "كن نفسك" تم التعرّف على الذات Graduated from Mission Laique وماهية التفكير االيجابي، ومن ثم التدرب على كيفية التعامل االيجابي Francaise in 1976. Diploma in مع الذات، وتحويل التحديات الى فرص للنمو والتغلب على العقبات Interior Design and Architecture التي تحول دون ذلك. and D.E.A in Scenography Interior Architecture (Lebanese University). ما هي السعاده؟ Instructor of Interior and Graphic Design at an طرق تطبيق الوصول اليها معتمدا على اسس معرفه الذات و كيفيه Academy and University level. التعامل مع الظروف و االخر. Long term involvement in volunteer work for girl

الجزء الثالث "انا والسعادة" هو تكملة لصف "اعرف نفسك" و "كن guiding WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides نفسك" الذين أقيما في ربيع وخريف 2017 وعليه فهو مفتوح فقط and Girl Scouts) on an international and regional لالعضاء للذين شاركوا في الندوات السابقة للبناء على القدرات التي level. Trainer of trainers in leadership. Arab Region اكتسبوها مع نورا. .Chairman 2010 Numerous local, regional and international Leadership awards. Consultant in Feng Shui - Chinese art of practice to Number of sessions: two create harmonious surroundings that enhance the Dates: Friday, March 23 and Friday, April 13 balance of energy in home design. Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am Life coach as of 2012: one-on-one and in a group Capacity: Open to members of Spring and Fall 2017 setting and workshops to help improve all areas of a “Positive thinking” study groups person’s professional and personal life and to help اعرف نفسك )الجزء االول( .manage difficult life phases Married to Dr. Ibrahim Jaroudi since 1981, mother to نحن نواجه عالما ً جديداً من التحديات يبنى مع قضايا اجتماعية two wonderful children – Mounib and Rasha and an وتكنولوجيات رموز ومدونات حديثة ومختلفة السس العالقات .(awesome son-in-law Ayman (2016 االنسانية واما اإلنسان فهو ال يزال يتخبط مع األسئلة عينها: كيف يكون سعيداً، ما هي الغاية من الحياة، اختيار العمل او المهنة، الحفاظ على الوظيفة و أسئلة اخرى... في ورش العمل سوف يكون كل مشارك مدعو الى اكتشاف حقيقة ذاته والتعرف على ماهية التفكير االيجابي كما الحصول على ادوات و مهارات تجعله يتحكم بانفعاالته و ردات فعله و التدرب عليها ليصبح عنصرا ايجابيا في التواصل مع اآلخرين, ليشعر بالراحة مع نفسه، حل مشاكله، االحتفال بنجاحاته و معرفة اتخاذ القرار.

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"اعرف نفسك" كيفية قبول الذات و التغلب على العقبات والصعوبات التي تحول دون ذلك.

Number of sessions: two Dates: Friday, April 20 and Friday, April 27 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am

Capacity: 25

13) French for everyday life/Parler le français au quotidien : part II

Souhaila Tohme You like to speak French, you’ve already taken French for everyday last term, you feel you need to delve Born in Tripoli, in March 1953. She deeper and go further. The best way to do it is to studied at a French-language register for our 2nd French course along 6 sessions. school, graduated in literature and Learning a new language can be a lot of hard work, French language, and then taught at but that doesn't mean it can't be fun too! We will private and public schools and learn more about the French culture, expand your universities in Lebanon and Mexico. vocabulary and turn your French learning experience into something that you truly enjoy. Part of the joy of She held the position of General Secretary of the language is using it to communicate and you can Equivalence Commission in the Lebanese Ministry of learn how to translate your thoughts into French Education for more than 25 years. She still teaches at words! Have fun learning the language of Molière in Saint Joseph University, and participates in the a communicative class, where we will explore writing of a series of French books for high school multiple themes and make French practical. classes (Arpeges Culturels) "Un voyage de mille lieues commence toujours par Souhaila spends her free time reading, watching un premier pas ."Lao tseu movies, or helping NGOs. The best moments are those spent with friends, talking about everything Vous aimez parler le français ,vous avez déjà and nothing. commencé en suivant notre première session, vous aimez aller plus loin , Née à Tripoli, en Mars 1953, j'ai étudié dans une école alors inscrivez vous pour la session de Mars. française, diplômée en littérature et en langue Nous élargirons notre vocabulaire, nous apprendrons française, j'ai enseigné dans des écoles et des davantage sur la culture française mais surtout nous universités privées et officielles au Liban et au apprendrons à parler la langue de Molière !! Mexique. Cela vous paraît difficile .Mais si on l'apprenait en s'amusant ? J'ai occupé le poste de secrétaire générale de la Commission des équivalences au Ministère libanais de l'éducation pour plus de 25 ans. J'enseigne jusqu'à maintenant à l'université Saint Joseph. Je participe à l'écriture d'une série de livres français pour les classes Number of sessions: six secondaires (Arpeges Culturels) Dates: Tuesdays March 13, 20, 27, and April 3, 10, 17 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Je passe mon temps libre à lire, à regarder des films Capacity: Open to members of Fall 2017 “French for ou à aider les ONG. Les meilleurs moments sont ceux everyday life: part I” study group who attended at passés avec des amis à discuter de tout et de rien. least 5 sessions

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14) English as a second language

Mona Maktabi Am I too old to learn a new language? There are many reasons why learning a new language is a good Mona Agha Maktabi earned a idea. It allows you to communicate with new people. Bachelor of Engineer Agricole and a It helps you to see things from a different Diploma in Food Technology and perspective, or get a deeper understanding of Nutrition from the American another culture. It helps you to become a better University of Beirut. Her career as a listener. It even has health benefits; a number of teacher began with five years in Rawdah High School recent studies suggest that learning a foreign as a Middle School Science and English teacher. She language can slow the inevitable age-related later joined AUB Hariri Program for teaching English cognitive decline or perhaps even delay the onset of as a second language to both graduate and dementia. Those are all reasons to learn any undergraduate students. Following this, she moved language – but why learn English at an adult age? to Saudi Arabia and worked as a volunteer and ASL Learning English can improve your life. It is the and ESL teacher at the American International School official language in a large number of countries. It is of Riyadh. In the year 2010, she moved back to Beirut estimated that the number of people in the world and worked as an English teacher at the University of that use English to communicate on a regular basis Balamand. Mona joined the American Community is 2 billion! Most of the content produced on the School of Beirut and was a High School substitute internet (50%) is in English. Many of the world’s top teacher. She was the head of the Parents’ Committee films, books and music are published and produced and she was a member of the strategic plan team. in English. Therefore, by learning English you will Mona is currently teaching English at AUB CEC have access to a great wealth of entertainment and program and specifically with the Next Step Program. will be able to have a greater cultural understanding. This is a vocational three-year program for students And finally, you can understand many lectures and with intellectual disabilities. She has attended several courses presented in English at UfS. workshops related to special education and teaching English as a second language. Teaching is Mona’s This is a course that offers members with basic passion and she believes that it’s a talent that survival skills in English through active involvement involves continuous learning. in authentic situations through reading, writing, speaking and listening. Role play, games, videos and discussions are some of the tools to be used in this interactive course.

Number of sessions: six Dates: Wednesdays March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 11, 18 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: 12

15) Introduction to creative writing

Nada Al-Awar What does it take to write great fiction? Would you like to learn how to successfully express your ideas, Nada Awar Jarrar was born in Beirut feelings and experiences through fiction? This to a Lebanese father and an course will help you do just that. We will read stories Australian/Lebanese mother. She with a “writer’s eye”, explore the relationship has published four novels through between reading and writing, and discover joy in Harper Collins Publishers, UK. doing both. We will uncover the different ways that They are: Somewhere, Home (2003) Dreams of Water writers deal with plot, character, theme and place (2007) A Good Land (2009)An Unsafe Haven and learn about the vital connections between form (2016)Awar Jarrar has lived in London, Paris, and content. At the same time, we will use writing Washington DC and Sydney and is currently based in exercises and workshop sessions to help incorporate Beirut where she also teaches Creative Writing at The our newfound understanding of technique and style American University of Beirut. into our own writing.

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Number of sessions: five Dates: Thursdays March 15, 22, 29, and April 12, 19 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am Capacity: 12

16) Web browsing

Mohammad El Medawar We always hear the word Web Browser. It is there on our desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Mohammad has a BS and MS It is a tool that allows us to access the World Wide degrees in Computer Science from Web. To be able to surf the internet efficiently, we the Lebanese American University. need to learn all the important features of a web He is MOS Master, PHP, ICDL and browser. The following will be covered over three IC3 certified. sessions:

He is the founder of Websaytat.com, a specialized  Common Web Browsers (Internet Explorer, business for web design and development. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, Opera …) Mohammad has more than 5 years of experience in  Difference among Web Browsers (Which teaching and training in Lebanon, Oman, KSA, Egypt one is the best) and UAE. He has a great passion for teaching and truly  Elements of a Web Browser: Address Bar, believes in these 2 quotes: Link, Navigation Buttons, Search Bar  Bookmarks and History: Add, Edit and  “if you can't explain it simply you don't understand Delete it well enough” – Albert Einstein  New Tab versus New Window  Download File and Save Images  “tell me and I will forget, show me and I might  Google search and advanced searching remember, involve me and I will learn” - Benjamin techniques Franklin  Videos on YouTube  Online shopping  Emails exchange: compose, send and receive

Number of sessions: three Dates: To be announced Time: To be announced Capacity: 12

17) Click to travel

Rami Arakji Planning for a trip used to be one of the hassles before the fun actually starts in your adventure. Rami graduated with a business Nowadays, you can actually plan your whole trip degree. He started as an with a few clicks of a button while sitting at home. entrepreneur, in which he co- founded several companies in During this class, participants will be introduced to different industries. Most of the the world of e-travel. In which, they will be able to companies reside outside of Lebanon. Currently he is plan a whole trip by themselves without having any one of the partners in a trading firm in the marine third party involved, and be able to save money on industry. From the start of his career, Rami has been their travels and bookings. exposed to frequent traveling and living in hotels, living the terminal life. Luckily, traveling is one of his The course covers the following: favorite passions in life. Throughout his travels, he gained skills that made his travels and plans easy, 19

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quick and cost efficient. Skills that he would like to  How to compare and book a ticket online pass on to any passionate traveler. and what to look for  How to compare and book a hotel and “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you extras and what to look for into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta  What are loyalty programs and their

benefits  How to plan events/outings for their trips

Participants who wish to join need to be informative on how to use a smart phone and a tablet. Please bring in your preferred device fully charged. Also, kindly download from your online stores the following Apps since we will be using them in the lab (only for the participants who are bringing their smartphones or tablets): Expedia, booking, trivago, priceline, zomato, trip advisor, google maps

Participants must have the knowledge about credit cards and e-commerce. Number of sessions: two Dates: Friday, April 13 and Monday, April 16 Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Capacity: 12

18) Tablets: introduction to iPad

Levon Babikian We live in a modern world which is moving very fast, new technologies are being introduced every day. A Levon is a sophomore student at common technology is the iPad which is a device AUB majoring in Media between a portable computer and a phone. In this Communication. He Currently works class we will learn the basics of how to use the at the Visitors Bureau. Levon is the device and settings. We will also learn to use basic photography team leader in the apps such as Skype, Camera, Photos and Email. No AUB yearbook. He serves as youth group leader and prerequisite knowledge is required but to make Sunday school teacher in the First Armenian things easier, participants should Bring their own Evangelical Church. He looks forward to leading the iPads to class each session, have active email UfS iPad’s study group in Fall 2017. account with the password and have the skype application installed on the iPad.

● Bring their own iPads to class each session ● Software installed: iOS 9 or iOS 10 ● Active email account with the password ● Skype application installed

Number of sessions: three Date and Time:  Session 1: Monday, April 23, 9:00 – 11:00 am  Session 2: Monday, April 30, 9:00 – 11:00 am  Session 3: Thursday May 3 , 11:30am – 1:30 pm Capacity: 12

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19) Social media for beginners

Dina Ayoub From connecting to family to reconnecting with old classmates, social media is a very important tool in Dina is student at the Olayan School today’s world. This class aims to help participants of Business in AUB who is pursuing take part in current social dynamics with a focus on her bachelors in business the privacy settings of each social media. administration with a concentration in marketing. She has previously The class will be taking place in a regular classroom interned in TwoFour54, Abu Dhabi’s Media Free Zone therefore participants will need to get their own fully and Avaya, a communications company in Dubai, recharged personal iPads (or any tablet) or where she worked intensively with social media smartphones to be able to take part in the class. management and marketing strategy. Dina also has a passion for volunteering in many fields off campus, The four sessions will cover the following: from theatre and sports to human rights and social  General introduction and Facebook action.  Facebook  Facebook and Twitter  Instagram

Number of sessions: four Dates: Wednesdays March 14, 21, 28, and April 4 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Capacity: 12

20) Online shopping

Jana Al Mawed “I can’t wait to receive the new book I ordered from Amazon”, “I have ordered a shirt from Ali Express”. Jana has graduated with Distinction We all have someone in our lives that have told us from the American University of one of these sentences. Online shopping or e- Beirut. She has earned a Bachelor’s commerce has become the promising future of Degree of Arts in English Literature shopping. Since 2012, online shopping is exceeding with minors in English Language in-store spending in some countries, with 43% of and Translation. seniors who check online sites actually buy. She is a Program Coordinator of Challenge to Change Advantages of online shopping: you can easily (C2C) in Lebanon, a Swiss Social Enterprise whose compare products and prices, have a wider variety mission is to create a community of Arab women who and can shop from home at your own leisure. can achieve their true potential and cope with life’s challenges by overcoming emotional and The following will be covered over two sessions: psychological barriers from within. She also works  Definition of online shopping with Unite Lebanon Youth Project (ULYP) as she  Different shopping types and websites teaches the English SAT to underprivileged students.  Setup accounts and learn how to shop from two of the most popular online shopping sites She truly believes in Audrey Hepburn’s quotation: “Nothing is Impossible, the word itself says I’m Participants who wish to join this study group need Possible”. to have technical proficiency or should have taken the Web-browsing class before. The class will be taking place in a regular classroom therefore participants will need to get their own fully recharged personal iPads (or any tablet) or smartphones to be able to take part in the class

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 Session 2: Thursday, March 15, 12:00 – 2:00 pm Capacity: 12

Book clubs

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بروتوكول جرجي بشير

يستضيف "حبر وتبر" في هذه الجلسة الكاتبة امال البابا لتتحدث عن تخرج من الجامعة االميركية في بيروت بشهادة الكتاب ولتجيب على أسئلة الحضور. بكالوريوس في االعالم عام 1974. مصور ها ٍو ألكثر من 40 عاماً. عمل لثالث أعوام "التفت إليها أبوها وقال لها مبتسماً: ماتت أمك كطالب صحفي ومصور لجريدة النهار قبل ان أي لغز تخفيه تلك االبتسامة؟ كانت أصغر من أن تدرك معنى الموت، ينتقل الى أبو ظبي للعمل في صناعة النفط. منذ لكنها تعرف أن أمراً في مثل هذه الخطورة ال يعلن بهذه الطريقة. أيام الجامعة، كان يقرأ الكتب في مختلف المواضيع خاصة الكتب األم التي كانت نظافة بيتها ومستقبل بناتها شغلها الشاغل والتي الجامعية. كان وما يزال يعتبر القراءة واجباً يومياً عليه القيام به ولم احتملت الحرمان ونعتها بالبخل من أجل ا ّدخار المال تحقيقاً لحلمها يعتبرها يوماً هواية. أسس منتدى للرواية في أبو ظبي الذي استمر حتى الكبير، أتكون قد ساهمت، من حيث ال تدري في مخطط زوجها بعد مغادرته المدينة. تحوي مكتبته الخاصة على أكثر من 2000 في روايتها األولى، "بروتوكول"، أدخلت آمال البابا القارئ في جوّ كتاب. منزل يكاد ال يخلو من االضطراب. ومن خالل عمق الشخصيات وأحداث الرواية نجحت كاتبة اليوم باإلضاءة على عدة مشكالت ُيوا ِج ُهها المجتمع اللبناني. هي رواية بدأت من نهايتها ولك ّنها تركت القارئ متأهباً لمعرفة المزيد، إذ نجحت آمال بأن تشعل حس الفضول ضياء الع ّز اوي الطيارة ّ عند القراء فتحثه على متابعة القراءة حتى الرمق االخير" أوتلوك، 21 شباط، 2017 - حائزة على ماجستير في العلوم السياسية واإلدارة من الجامعة األميركية في بيروت. المؤلفة: آمال البابا الناشر: بيروت: دار الساقي، ٢٠١٧ - تستضيف منتدى الرواية العربية - حبر وتبر- الصفحات: 142 في جامعة الكبار منذ عام 2012.

كيف تقول وداعاً حكايات بين استانبول والشام - تابعت دورات في الكتابة اإلبداعية ، وكتابة المذكرات في جامعة الكبار. أنا ضياء طياره، يسعدني أن أكون معكم في لقاء جديد لمناقشة كتاب مميز. جريا ً للعادة منذ ٢٠١٢ يقوم المشاركون بقراءة الرواية المحددة - عضو في "نادي الكتاب للسيدات" في بيروت منذ عام 2000. )أو بعضها( قبل موعد االجتماع استعداداً لطرح أسئلة، وتقديم مالحظات تتعلق بمختلف الجوانب الفنية المتعلقة بالكتاب: النوع - محررة لصفحة " الحياة العامة في بريطانيا" في النشرة الشهرية األدبي- رواية تاريخية أو فلسفية أو اجتماعية الخ... الحديث عن للنادي العربي في بريطانيا لعدة سنوات. شخصيات الرواية وأسلوب الكاتب ولغته، وعما إذا كان قد نجح في إيصال فكرته. كما يمكن أن يختار بعض المشاركين مقاطع معينة - نشر لها العديد من الكتابات والتغطيات لندوات فكرية وبحثية تتعلق لقراءتها أمام الحضور سواء ألهميتها في مجريات األحداث أو بالقضايا العربية. لإلضاءة على أسلوب الكاتب وهو أمر يضيف مزيداً من الحيوية على اللقاء ويوسع دائرة الحديث.. يستضيف "حبر وتبر" في هذه الجلسة الكاتبة محاسن مطر شبارو لتتحدث عن الكتاب ولتجيب على أسئلة الحضور. تتزوّ ج حكمت خانم من الشاب الدمشقي حسني. تترك مدينتها استانبول لتعيش مع عريسها في دمشق. يكتشف القارئ مع حكمت التركية جانباً حميماً من التاريخ االجتماعي ألهل الشام من تجار ومن كبار موظفي السلطنة العثمانية في فترة تمتد من أواسط القرن التاسع عشر الى أواسط القرن العشرين. تتناسل الحكايات في الكتاب بأسلوب السهل الممتنع الذي يمزج بين ظرف العبارة وداللتها النافذة سواء كانت أمثاالً شعبية أم شعراً صوفياً...

المؤلفة: محاسن مطر شبارو الناشر: الدار العربية للعلوم ناشرون، الطبعة األولى، ٢٠١٧ الصفحات: 420

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Number of sessions: two كيف تقول وداعاً حكايات بين استانبول والشام  Dates: Friday, April 27  Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm بروتوكول  Dates: Friday, May 18  Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Capacity: 25

22) English book club

Sawsan Maktabi "I’m not comfortable giving interpretations of my work. If I were to provide one, it would become the Sawsan holds BA and MA degrees in definitive interpretation, inhibiting readers from English Literature from AUB. She is finding their own meanings", (Margaret Atwood, currently an Instructor of the famous twentieth century Canadian literary Composition and Rhetoric in the figure). English Department at AUB since 1986. It is true that an author may exert full power over plot and characters, but such a control is hard to Sawsan is a member of the University for Seniors achieve over readers. Since words do not confine Steering and Curriculum Committees; she is also the themselves to a single meaning, it is interesting to English book club leader. share ideas and comments through a book club She is interested in Arabic and English fiction, and is where the reader feels free to derive meanings and an active participant and leader in several book clubs interpretations and compare them with those of in both Arabic and English languages. other readers.

Sawsan plays an active role in several NGOs, social, In a relaxed atmosphere, discussion will be led and and academic committees. managed by the group facilitator and all participants are given the chance of voicing their comments and Sawsan is married to Youssef Maktabi, mother of interpretations. Two books will be read this Fall Hadi Maktabi, and grandmother of Donia, Youssef, term: and Heydar Maktabi. 1. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro This is a 1989 novel by 2017 Nobel Prize -winning British writer Kazuo Ishiguro. It was awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 1989. Ishiguro presents a profoundly compelling portrait of Stevens, the perfect butler, and of his fading, insular world in post-World War II England. Stevens, at the end of three decades of service at Darlington Hall, decides to take a break and goes on a six days country drive. In this journey, he embarks as well on a journey through the past in an effort to reassure himself that he has served humanity by serving the "great gentleman," Lord Darlington. But lurking in his memory are doubts about the true nature of Lord Darlington's "greatness," and much graver doubts about the nature of his own life.

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hearted coming-of-age story about two friends, Elena and Lila. Ferrante's inimitable style lends itself perfectly to a meticulous portrait of these two women that is also the story of a nation and a touching meditation on the nature of friendship. Through the lives of these two women, Ferrante tells the story of a neighborhood, a city and a country as it is transformed in ways that, in turn, also transforms the relationship between her two protagonists.

Please note that, sometimes you will need to preorder these books from bookstores and it can take up to 5 weeks for them to be delivered.

Number of sessions: two Dates: Mondays, March 19 and April 30 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm Capacity: 25

Special interest groups

23) Yoga

Zeina Chahine Yoga is a practice that involves body, mind and spirit. For this reason, Zeina chooses to give physical Since her childhood, Zeina was practice of yoga along with lectures to explain the determined to have a career in exercise and its benefits. Fitness. Her passion about her gymnastics practice, and then her Through lectures, the esoteric side of yoga as well as interest in Martial Arts drove her to the body anatomy will be discussed. Then the enroll in the best schools here and abroad. She holistic side of life: energy, body, mind, and soul, earned an Advanced Personal Training Diploma in along with yoga or other similar practices may be addition to a diploma in Business. anticipated to enhance the quality of life. She worked for 9 years in Marketing, Sales, and Insurance in both Lebanon and London, yet didn’t The sessions given include lectures and practice feel satisfied until she decided to pursue her passion covering: in fitness and training. She worked with more than  Yoga anatomy 200 students on an individual level, with different age  Esoteric yoga: Chakras groups, different gender, with different goals and  Esoteric yoga: Meridians health issues.  Esoteric yoga: Energy healing Zeina’s experience and interaction with her students  Yoga: Epigenetic and neuroplasticity made her explore further fitness and health. She  Meditation studied Pranic Healing, and Holistic Life Coaching. She  Breathing realized that everything is related to our body and soul in terms of one’s energy, thoughts, feelings, and health.

Zeina has received the following awards: Advanced Personal Training, Zen Yoga, Aerial Flow Number of sessions: four Yoga, Animal Flow, Holistic Life Coaching,Pranic Dates: Tuesdays March 20, 27 and April 3, 10 Healing, Psychology and Motivation, Nutrition & Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am Weight Management, Circuit Training, Torso & Core Capacity: 12 Stability Training, Advanced Gym instructor, Zumba 24

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Teaching Certification, Physiology and Anatomy Expert, Animal flow, Gymnastics base, Muay Thai experience

24) A taste of tradition

Therese Geha Maamoul is the ancient Middle Eastern cookie that ushers Easter and Eid in our Arab region. It is a type Therese is and has always been an of sweet made up of short-bread stuffed with date active member in her paste, walnuts or pistachios, and dusted with white communitysupporting women’s powdered sugar. No festivity in the Levantine region rights, accessibility for citizens with is complete without Maamoul. This class introduces special needs, and various local you to tips and tricks for making home-made charities. She has lived between the UAE, Cyprus, and Maamoul that have been passed down from the US before moving permanently to Lebanon in generations. Maamoul starts with preparing 1992. ingredients using your senses of touch and smell In 2016, she joined the AUB University for Seniors before actually beginning to design the cookies. which she describes as a life-changing experience Using fresh water blossom and home-made rose- that introduced her to new friends and cutting edge water mixed with passion and love, come and share ideas from a variety of speakers. Therese is a mother the experience of preparing Maamoul for your of three AUB alumni daughters and a strong believer families. in home cooked meals and family life. For her second class, Therese will introduce a three- Therese will be offering two classes this semester course meal consisting of the famous Arabic roasted where she promises to share life-long recipes for green wheat known as Freekeh with garden-picked making Maamoul that she learnt from her mother thyme and seasonal vegetables, along with a beef who in turn learnt it from her mother, and a second fillet home-cooked with sautéed vegetables, and three-course meal that anyone will enjoy coming Lebanon’s specialty dessert A’ysh al Sarraya. The home to. nutritious Freekeh, stored in Middle Eastern homes throughout the year to be eaten as a side or a main dish, will be presented with a salad decorated with grilled halloumi cheese and glazed with olive oil and pomegranate syrup to spice up its already tasty flavor. The beef fillet will be made on the spot, with tips describing each step from seasoning to savoring the juicy aroma when presented at the dinner table. Finally, the home-made sweet bread topped with fresh crème and ground pistachios will bring the class to a very tasteful end.

This class will be offered in Arabic mainly but Therese would be happy to translate key terms and instructions into English if needed.

Number of sessions: two Date and Time:  Session 1: Thursday, April 5, 12:00 – 2:00 pm  Session 2: Wednesday, April 11, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Capacity: 20 Cost of material: $30

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25) Cool down through art

Lamia Saab Muhtar The participants will be introduced to the elements of art which are the visual components of color, Lamia is a Lebanese multimedia form, line, shape, space, texture, and value. They will artist, born in1949. She holds a BA also be exposed to different art styles. in Fine Arts with a certificate in Participants will be able to relax, freely express their Advertising from BUC (LAU). Lamia thoughts and feelings as they explore art basics has taught art for twenty-five years through entertaining sessions accompanied by between ISC and IC, and has been training teachers music. and presenting workshops for more than 20 years. Several art activities will be given purely for She participated in starting up Busy Box Arts and entertainment purposes. Participants may also Crafts Lounge in Hamra, and worked as a director and discover their hidden talents as they learn about the consultant there for two years. Lamia has a certificate art elements and their effects. in Art Therapy from IABC and works as an art therapist along with counselors upon request. She had two solo exhibitions and participated in more Number of sessions: two than 30 shared exhibitions and symposiums in Dates: Mondays, May 28 and June 4 Lebanon and abroad. Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Lamia is currently a freelance artist and has her own Capacity: 16 workshop. Cost of material: 20,000 LBP payable on the first Website: www.lamiasaabmuhtar.com session

26) Bridge

Ziad Yamout This course is a primer on bridge structured for those who have no idea what the game is about. It will Born in Ras Beirut and studied at IC combine both demonstrations and actual play to the then joined AUB and graduated as a point where participants can consider themselves Civil Engineer in 1962. bridge players of the beginner’s stage. Beyond this, Last employment was as Director of participants would have to, and be able to, pursue Physical Plant for 12 years at AUB. advancement on their own by reading, playing with Presently retired. intermediate players and or joining one of the bridge Learned to play bridge when he joined the Bridge circles proliferated around the town. Club during his graduating year at AUB. Ever since, he has played it for fun and to enjoy his time with his Number of sessions: six friends. Dates: Wednesdays April 25, and May 2, 9, 16, 23, He is neither a champion nor an advanced player of 30 bridge. He just plays it for fun and this is the second Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon term he is teaching it at the UfS. Capacity: 10

Cultural travel programs

27) Jezzine - Niha, Fakhreiddine caves

The Fortress of Niha, also known as the castle of Tyron, is a troglodyte cave, which was occupied for centuries since the Roman period. However, it became strategically important in the 11th century, due to its geographic location, overlooking Sidon and the Beqaa at the same time. It was already in use around 975, followed by a series of Arab occupants until the crusaders took it under the Teutonic knights between 1165 until 1260. When the Crusaders left, the Tartars invaded Damascus and sent Shehab ad-Deen Bahta to attack and destroy the tress. In 1270 the Mamlukes under Baybar seized Damascus and ordered the Castle to be partially rebuilt. In 1585 Emir Qorqmaz Mann took refuge there shortly before his death and

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in 1633 his son Emir Fakhreddeen II the Great hid in the fortress with his family, only to be seized and finally put to death in the year 1635 and since then, it has been deserted.

Date: Friday, May 11 Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Capacity: 40 Cost: $50 including transportation and lunch. NB: sometimes, and due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications may occur resulting in changes in the initial program.

28) Beirut walks: Ras Beirut

Francoise Hobeika is an instructor of history of art, architecture, and furniture at AUL, Kaslik since 2008. She is a certified guide and author of the book “Beirut Guided Cultural Visit”. She wrote a number of cultural articles in different newspapers, published articles for the UNESCO, updated and re-wrote the brochures of the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism covering archaeological, historical, touristic sites, museums, and natural reserves. Francoise will walk the UfS participants this term through “Ras Beirut Walks” to cover historical, cultural, geographical, artistic, and anecdotal facets of this beautiful region of Beirut. The Walks include: Clemenceau, Gefinor where the members can have their coffee break, Sidani Street where they will visit the Aub Art Gallery, Makhoul, Martyrs Tombs, Pinkhouse, Lighthouse, Raoucheh, Dr Dalloul museum, Qoraitem, Verdun, Ardea Purpura Mosaic, Hamra, Red house.

Date: Tuesday, April 24 (Arabic) and Thursday, April 26 (English) Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Capacity: 20 (for two different groups) Cost: $40 including transportation, guide and lunch. NB: sometimes, and due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications may occur resulting in changes in the initial program.

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بيار صادق ابن زمن ال ينتهي. جاءت رسوماته فصول تكت ُب تاري خ Ghada Sadek Abela وطن بمراحل جلجلته الطويلة، أو مسيرة دول ووجوه واحداث شغلت العالم. بيار صادق القليل الكالم حتى مالمسة رهب ة الصمت، حكى Born in Beirut in 1964, Ghada طيلة خمسة عهود ونيف لغ ة مختصرة، فه ّز ضمائر ومسيرات شعوب studied Advertising and وح فر في التاريخ بظف ٍر من غض ِب وريش ِة من وجع وومض ِة من communication at the “Academie ذكاء. .Libanaise des beaux Arts”- ALBA يتشرف متحف سرسق ومؤسّسة بيار صادق بافتتاح المعرض األول لبعض أعمال بيار صادق منذ غيابه، في محاولةٍ لجمع مواضيع She is Co-Associate and founder of Atelier d’Art- وعناوين متنوعة تناولها خالل فترة ابداعه في الصحافة المكتوبة Advertising agency, where she was the creative and والمتلفزة منذ أواخر الخمسينات وحتى رحيله سنة 2013. هي رحلة إبحار اولية في اعمال الفنان من خالل تسليط الضوء على مجموعة managing director until 2002. Ghada Collaborated مشهديات ساهمت في كتابة التاريخ حينا او وصناعته احيانا. through the agency with the OMS, in the first محطات كثيرة في مسيرة فنان عاصر أحداث لبنان والمنطقة ونقل فن awareness campaign on Aids in 1992 and presented الكاريكاتور الى مرحلة متق ّدمة جديرة بأن تسمى "كاريكاتور صادق". two live programs on LBCI on Aids awareness in عهود، أحداث، حروب، احتالالت...إنها رسوم بيار صادق التي .December 1992 تحاكي التاريخ. She is member of the board of “Enfants de Lumiere”, جامعة الكبار التي سبق ونظمت حلقة تكريم لذكرى بيار صادق an NGO that aims to assist underprivileged families بالتنسيق مع ابناءه غادة صادق ابلال وعمر صادق، تعود االن وتواكب .since 2006 مؤسسة بيار صادق في المعرض االول لبعض من أعماله في متحف سرسق وذلك يوم الخميس الواقع فيه 19 نيسان 2018 من الساعة ”She is the President of the “Pierre Sadek Foundation 12 ظهرا وحتى الثانية ب.ظ. .since 2014 ويستمر المعرض لغاية 30 نيسان، 2018

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Ghada Sadek Abela is also a ceramist. She is married Date: Thursday, April 19 to Roy Abela and is a mother of three. Time: 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm Capacity: 40

30) Zen day in Mtein

Why not get out of your daily routine and experience a new day? Make new encounters! Live one day fully and just for yourself! The purpose of the Zen Day is to enhance MOTIVATION, ENERGY, and WELLBEING. The Zen Day will be held in Mtein in the North Metn, in a beautiful setting, surrounded by nature. “It is my pleasure to receive you at my home” says Chaden

Besides rest and relaxation, the program includes:

 9:00 am: Departure from AUB  10:00 am: Coffee, tea, herbal tea and welcome snacks  10:30 am: Meeting and presentation  11:00 am: Grand Outdoor Activities o Breathing (10min) o Gardening: Mindfulness - Collective Session of gardening. Focus your attention deliberately, in full consciousness, at a specific time, and without judgment or apriori. (1 hour) o The mindfulness and stress management.  2:00 pm: Lunch at restaurant Al Bouhayra – Zaarour (15 minutes from Mtein)

Date: Friday, May 4 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Capacity: 40 Cost: $50 including transportation and lunch. NB: sometimes, and due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications may occur resulting in changes in the initial program.

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ACTIVITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (members and non-members of all ages)

31) Lessons learned from studies on Christian and Muslim teachers and students' views of the theory of evolution

Saouma BouJaoude Biological evolution is globally and overwhelmingly accepted by the scientific community as an Saouma BouJaoude graduated from “evidence-based fact” which scientific evidence has the University of Cincinnati, USA in “never contradicted” (InterAcademy Panel, 2006). 1988 with a doctorate in science Hence, evolution should be a central, and education. Between 1988 and 1993 noncontroversial, element of biology teaching and he was assistant professor at learning. However, teaching evolution continues to Syracuse University, Syracuse, USA. In 1993 he joined be socially controversial, primarily because of its the American University of Beirut (AUB) where he perceived conflict with personal religious beliefs. served as Director of the Science and Math Education Although different Muslim and Christian religious Center (1994-2003), Chair of the Department of sects have distinct positions on evolution, it remains Education (2003-2009), and is presently the Director an apparent challenge to certain religious accounts of the Center of Teaching and Learning and Associate of creation in both religions. The purpose of this Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. BouJaoude presentation if to highlight findings from a series of has published in the Journal of Research in Science studies that investigated college and high school Teaching (JRST), Science Education, International teachers’ and students’ views about evolution in Journal of Science Education, Journal of Science Egypt and Lebanon with an emphasis on the Teacher Education, the Science Teacher, and School similarities and differences between and within Science Review, among others. In addition, he has Christian and Muslim groups. Implications for written chapters in edited books in English and education in general and science education more Arabic, edited one book, and has been an active specifically are highlighted. presenter at science education conferences. BouJaoude is presently an associate editor of JRST Number of sessions: one and serves on the editorial boards a number of Date: Thursday, April 26 science education journals. Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to the public)

32) There is an Everest for everyone

Maxime Chaya Maxime has dreamt, imagined, planned and lived his dream of climbing the Seven Summits, Lebanon's foremost sportsman accomplishing it in a flawless manner, few if any and adventurer, Maxime Chaya thought possible. was the first person from his country to hoist its flag atop Now that Maxime has climbed the Seven Summits, Everest (2006), and he did so en skied to both Poles, rowed an ocean and biked a route to ascending the highest mountain on every desert, the Bank Audi corporate ambassador is back continent -the Seven Summits- while also skiing to to share the experience and some of the valuable the South Pole (2009) and North Pole (2009), lessons learned the hard way. Everyday lessons that unassisted and all the way from the coast. are applicable to our everyday lives, be it at work, at Maxime then took to the high seas on his rowboat home, or anywhere in-between. ‘Trio’, and was awarded two Guinness World Records for rowing the Indian Ocean (2012), east to Maxime’s passionate lecture entitled “There is an west, with his two crewmates. Everest for Everyone“ sheds light on the dream, plan and motivation as well as the drive, determination Maxime is believed to be the only person ever to and focus to persevere and break through mental have succeeded in the three major challenges of barriers while not forgetting to tolerate change in climbing the ‘Seven Summits’, reaching the ‘Three the aim of reaching the goal. Poles’ and rowing an ocean.

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Maxime then fell in love with the desert and In his presentation, Maxime draws on exclusive together with his ultra-endurance teammate, went footage as well as images from his library of on to complete the first unassisted crossing of a breathtaking photographs, to tell us about the sand desert on a bicycle; the Empty Quarter (2016). extraordinary multi-year journey he is still embarked on to this day. His journey to the very top of the Having experienced a multi-cultural education in world and beyond... Listeners will invariably think Lebanon, France, Greece and Canada due to his again about their own goals and dreams, and build homeland's civil war, Max went on to graduate with confidence to overcome any problems along the honours from the London School of Economics. In way to accomplishing them addition to his motivational speeches to large multinationals, Maxime regularly visits schools, universities and NGOs to help motivate the young generation to "find and climb their Everest". Maxime is also a board member of several charities and dedicates a fair share of his time for good causes.

Max has been decorated for his achievements and his summit photos have appeared on national Number of sessions: one stamps and telecom cards. He currently lives in the Date: Tuesday, March 13 Lebanese mountains, north of his native Beirut with Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm his children Edgard and Kelly. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to the public)

33) Women at AUB: the beginnings

Nadia El Cheikh In 1921, AUB took the decisive step of admitting female students to the university, standing at the Nadia El Cheikh, Dean of the Faculty vanguard of co-education in the world. Throughout of Arts and Sciences at the the years, AUB has become a liberating space for American University of Beirut young women, providing them a unique experience (AUB) since 2016 and is a Professor and the possibility to imagine a different future. The of History. lecture aims to offer a chronological historical She received her B.A. in History and Archaeology at overview of AUB’s pioneering role in promoting AUB and her PhD. degree in History and Middle women’s education, emancipation and Eastern Studies from Harvard University in 1992. She empowerment in Lebanon and the region. has served as Director of the Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies and as Chair of the Department of History and Archaeology. She received the New York University Global Affair’s International Visitors Program Grant in 2004 and in 2007 was the Shawwaf Visiting Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University.

Her book, Byzantium Viewed by the Arabs, was published by in 2004 and translated into Turkish and Greek. She has co-authored a book entitled Crisis and Continuity at the Abbasid Court. Formal and Informal Politics in the Caliphate of al-Muqtadir (295-320/908- Number of sessions: one 932). Her most recent book, Women, Islam and Date: Wednesday, May 2 Abbasid Identity was published in 2015 by Harvard Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm University Press. Capacity: Unlimited (Open to the public)

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Spring 2018 March 12 to June 8, 2018

Online registration will be open from Monday, February 26 at 10:00 am to Friday, March 2 at 4:00 pm. The UfS has moved to an EXCLUSIVELY online registration system as of Spring 2016 and so registration no longer takes place at the UfS office. Online registration form can be filled by you or anyone else on your behalf. The activities requiring registration will be filled on a first to register, first to enroll basis; any form of registration before registration week will not be counted. Those who complete the registration process (i.e. fill in the online application form and settle the membership fee) will be registered in classes. Thus in order to guarantee your place, the registration process should be fully completed.

Membership fees: the UfS is offering the following membership fees and packages:  Term membership fees: $200/individual per term, allowing you to participate in as many activities as capacity allows  Annual membership fees: $350/individual per year (for two terms)  Couple’s term membership fees: $350/couple per term  Couple’s annual membership fees: $650/couple per year (for two terms)  Golden membership fees: this is a life membership gratis for every individual over 85 years of age with 6 consecutive terms at the UfS. The golden membership criteria was modified so that it remains a unique privilege for the most “senior” seniors at the UfS (applicable as of Spring 2018)

Payment: Members (or their delegate) are required to pass by the University for Seniors office (Room 411, 4th floor of the Regional External Programs (REP) Building, near the AUB Medical Gate) during registration week to settle their membership fees. They will be given an invoice by the UfS Staff payable in cash or cheque at AUB's CASHIER (College Hall building near Main Gate). The membership fees payment entitles you to become a term (or annual) member and thus to participate in the term activities such as study groups, lectures, educational travel programs, specially organized cultural events, and UfS social gatherings. Membership fees are to be settled no later than the first week of the term. If the fees are not paid during that period, membership for the term will be canceled unless a compelling reason is presented to the Program Manager.

Refund and Deferment: In line with AUB and Continuing Education Center (CEC) policies, refund of membership fees is not possible once the term starts. Deferment can be made for one term only when a compelling reason is presented to the Program Manager and no later than the first week of the term. The person whose membership is deferred is automatically considered a member in the following term yet should still register during registration week.

AUB ID card: As per AUB Policy, only AUB ID card holders are granted access to campus. UfS will issue an AUB ID card to members who do not have Alumni or other AUB IDs. To get an ID card, you will need to fill in an application form and bring with you two passport photos and a copy of your Lebanese ID or passport. The card will be valid for one year and costs 10,000 L.L

Benefits of the ID: Easy campus access, Jafet Library access, 15% discount at Casper and Gambini – Med Café, Charles Hostler Student Center access: o Gym and pool access: 20,000 L.L/visit o Pool only: 15,000 L.L/visit o Beach only: 15,000 L.L/visit

Guest policy: Term members will be allowed to invite as many guests as they wish (even if they are not seniors) to the offerings classified as "ACTIVITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC".

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Table of Contents Name of the activity Name of leader Page Lecture series – FOR MEMBERS ONLY Mohamad El Machnouk 2 جمالية لبنان وواقع الحال How do planes fly? The myths, the facts, and the science of aviation Said Geha 2 Oil and gas prospects and its implications on the Lebanese economy in Mounir Rached 3 Lebanon Bassam Naamani 3 الخرائط السرية التفاقية سايكس - بيكو Jerusalem city of all desires Leila El Amad Bissat 4 Niha - fortress of Fakhreddine Alia Fares 4 Sleiman Bakhti 5 رأس بيروت: ابعاد تاريخية واجتماعية وجامعة اميركية In-between realities: understanding Beirut’s identity Rasha Sukkarieh 5 Where is the Lebanese economy heading? Toufic Gaspard 6 Anti-money laundering (AML) Rima Kassantini Zantout 6 Nouha Ghosn Beaini 7 اتفاقية سيداو: القضاء على كافه أشكال التمييز ضد المرأة Sexual harassment and psychosocial considerations Marie Adele Salem 7 Mahmoud Al Batal 8 اللغة العربية: تحديات الحاضر وآفاق المستقبل Translation strategies to preserve the identity of poems and lyrics Rola El Baalbaki 8 Against Muslim cities Bilal Orfali 8 Positive intelligence Sahar Assaf 9 Beirut as a cultural incubator: 2010-2020 a decade of challenges Saleh Barakat 9 The end of art Cesar Nammour 10 Elias Sahhab 11 شادية Fares Youakim 11 فيروز واألخوين رحباني Music therapy May Nasr 11 The ultimate thinking tank: the brain Georges Haddad 12 Weight bias & focusing on mindful over disordered eating Rana Halabi Najjar 12 Cancer awareness Ghassan Hamadeh 13 Home hospice care, reality and challenges - by SANAD Lubna Izzidine & Salam Jalloul 13 Vaccines: history, types, and impact on public health Khalil Kreidieh 14 History of medical education in Lebanon Nabil Kronfol 14 Beauty over 50: body and mind Chaden Maalouf Najjar 15 Cine club Abla Kadi 15 Study groups: Limited capacity – FOR MEMBERS ONLY Noura El Naamani 16 التفكير االيجابي: انا والسعادة Noura El Naamani 16 التفكير االيجابي: اعرف نفسك French for everyday life: part II Souhaila Tohme 17 English as a second language Mona Maktabi 18 Introduction to creative writing Nada Al-Awar 18 Web browsing Mohammad El Medawar 19 Click to travel Rami Arakji 19 Tablets: introduction to iPad Levon Babikian 20 Social media for beginners Dina Ayoub 21 Online shopping Jana Al Mawed 21 Jirji Bachir & Dia Tayara 22 حبر وتبر" منتدى الرواية العربية English book club Sawsan Maktabi 23 Yoga Zeina Chahine 24 A taste of tradition Therese Geha 25 Cool down through art Lamia Saab Muhtar 26 Bridge Ziad Yamout 26 Jezzine - Niha, Fakhreiddine caves Alia Fares 26 Beirut walks: Ras Beirut Francoise Hobeika 27 Ghada Sadek Abela 27 معرض "بيار صادق يحاكي التاريخ" Zen day in Mtein Chaden Najjar 28 ACTIVITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (members and non-members of all ages) Lessons learned from studies on Christian and Muslim teachers and students' Saouma BouJaoude 29 views of the theory of evolution There is an Everest for everyone Maxime Chaya 29 Women at AUB: the beginnings Nadia El Cheikh 30