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HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY

Special Issue Inspirit Issue № 26 – Fall 2013

The Countdown to the 6oth Anniversary Has Begun! 2 Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013

President’s Word experienced to show. We aspire to inspire students to also be good viewers, good listeners, good readers, good thinkers, and, as a result, good learners. The young will always look for a way. They will al- ways be interested. We will hopefully help them see that not all ways are safe or solid, and not all ways lead to the proper and life-giving answers. Finally, we are here to help them move from being simply interested into being interested in what is good. With every good wish, I remain yours.

Rev. Paul Haidostian, Ph.D. President n a year’s time, Haigazian University will start celebrat- Iing its 60th anniversary. Many of the earliest genera- tions have brought their share to this world and passed Contents on. Their conditions in the 1950s were so different. Telling simply from their photographs, the students President’s Word ...... 2 looked so serious and well dressed, with books in their hands, and determination in their eyes. Maybe this is Founders’ Day ...... 3 so because a photograph was in itself a station, a Wrapping-up the Year 2012-2013...... 4 monument. The conditions of our times are remarkably differ- USA & Armenia Events...... 7 ent. The technological revolution has introduced many Starting Afresh 2013-2014 ...... 9 new features and accessibilities. Rapidly evolving means

of communication have been impacting us all. Public Lectures ...... 10 Photographs of current students represent a much more relaxed mood and the young adults seem at ease with Launching HAR - Vol. 33 ...... 10 life and the surroundings. A photograph today is a Miscellaneous Events ...... 11 transient and basically trivial item. Faculty & Staff News ...... 12 Human nature, however, remains the same. Our students today, just as those of old, are interested in finding a way: in their mind, in life, in society, in which- Editorial Team ever world they exist. Even those who show little inter- est in academic or university life or in serious matters Mary Ghazarian President’s Executive Secretary are still interested in something, in some way. Mira Yardemian Every year we open a new academic page. By repeat- Director of Public Relations ing so much, by restating of facts, we realize that each Rev. Bruce Schoup new student brings new life and each academic year has Campus Minister its opportune particularities. Therefore, a university also Photographers changes with the change in the student body. Still, some things at a university will also remain unchanged. Haigazian University staff Mr. Mahmoud Kheir At Haigazian University, we aspire to inspire the Ms. Garin Haidostian students to get interested, to ask, to search, so that we may open the academic map we have prepared and are Photo Ashnag Date of issue: December 2013 December issue: of Date

Cover Photo: HU President and Faculty Members with Mr. Maxime Chaya, on Founders’ Day. Founders’ Day 3

There’s an “Everest in each one of you Maxime Chaya Haigazian University celebrated its Founders’ Day on Monday, October 14, 2013,” in the presence of University President Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian; Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon, H.E. Mr. Ashot Kotcharian; Austrian Ambassador, H.E. Ursula Fahringer; Beirut Marathon Association President, Mrs. May El Khalil; Board members; faculty, staff and students. ean Ekmekji highlighted on the founding Dinstitutions, the Union of Armenian Evan- gelical Churches of the Near East (UAECNE), and the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA). After proudly acknowledging the col- lective efforts and initiative of the University’s Board of Trustees and President, the faculty, staff and students; Ekmekji pointed out the importance of the development and growth of the academic institution. This has happened through the estab- Rev. Dr. Haidostian presenting Mr. With Mr. Norikian lishment of its continuing education programs, Chaya with an award the opening of new centers and conferences, pub- University, we aspire to inspire returned safely from his latest lications, exhibitions, and signing of joint students to also be good viewers, adventure, that of sailing the agreements. good listeners, good readers, Indian Ocean in 57 days, invited University President Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian good thinkers, and, as a result, students to “never give up, and delivered a speech for this commemorative good learners.” be the real change-makers of celebration, placing particular significance on In his inspiring speech, the world.” human nature, which remains the same, despite “There’s an Everest in each one On this special occasion, the change of times. of us”, sportsman, explorer, renowned Lebanese-Armenian champion, sailor, record breaker, Artist, Krikor Norikian offered and Bank Audi’s Corporate Haigazian a unique oil painting Ambassador, Mr. Maxime Chaya, entitled “Orange Atmosphere” shared with the audience his dated 1993, thus enriching the journey and philosophy of University’s collection. Challenge. Chaya said that the To conclude this ceremony, keywords for his challenging President Haidostian presented path are: passion, perseverance, Mr. Maxime Chaya, and Artist He considered that a university also changes belief, and determination. With Norikian with plaques of rec- with the change in the student body, but few these virtues he ensured that ognition and appreciation, after things at a university will remain unchanged. In “everyone will reach his own which everyone rose to sing this context, Haidostian added that, “at Haigazian Everest”. Chaya, who recently the Alma Mater. Wrapping-up the Year Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013 2012–2013

The CCE Marks its 20th Anniversary n Friday, June 21, 2013, a and the In-service Teacher Training Program, whi- Onumber of graduates recei- ch provides courses and workshops for teachers. ved their diplomas for ‘School Co- ordinators and Division Heads’, at a ceremony that marked the 20th Anniversary of the Center for Continuing Education (CCE). The Center includes the Adult Education Program, which of- fers mainly business training, Mrs. McLardy honored for her 20 years of service

Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2013 n Sunday, the 23rd of June, a big number of Othe graduating class of 2013, along with their families and friends, attended the Bac- calaureate Service, which took place in the First Armenian Evangelical Church in Beirut. Many graduating students took part in the service; “As a community we come together to recognize that a heart full of gratitude is even- tually and really what gives meaning to any success or completed journey. Thankfulness does not mean I got all I wanted. It means I got many things I did not even work for. It is called grace.” With these words, Rev. Paul Shining with smiles... Class of 2013 Haidostian, President of Haigazian University, underlined the importance of the Baccalaureate ...a heart full of gratitude... gives meaning service to the graduating class of 2013. to any success or completed journey. In his keynote address entitled “Never “ Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian Letting Go”, Rev. Nabil Shehadi, Vicar, of the All Saints’ International Congregation in Beirut Union of the Armenian Evan- ” emphasized the importance of “not letting go” gelical Churches in the Near of God and also of their values and dreams. He East, Rev. Megrditch Kara- pushed them to overcome all difficulties with goezian, pronounced the ben- faith and hope. ediction, whereupon the class Rev. Hrayr Cholakian, pastor of the First of 2013 marched out of the Armenian Evangelical Church, offered the call church, each carrying the light to worship. The prayers of invocation and dedi- of truth, freedom & service to cation were respectively delivered by Rev. Robert the world. Sarkissian, and Campus Minister Rev. Bruce Schoup. The service was followed by To conclude the service, the President of the a reception in the Mugar Garden. ...May your paths be always enlightened 5

President’s Reception

n June 24, 2013, President Haidostian honored Oa group of students who had extraordinary ser- vice to the University. The students, along with their families, friends, staff and faculty enjoyed remember- ing important moments throughout their 3–4 years at Haigazian University.

The 53rd Commencement Exercises

Keynote Speaker, Mr. Yoghourtdjian, addressing the audience

n Friday, June 28 2013; 156 students proudly Oearned their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Class of 2013 at the 53rd commencement exercises 0f Haigazian University; amidst a mixed atmosphere of cheer should not be zero sum games.” With these and emotion, thus marking the end of yet an- words Yoghourtdjian summed up his advice to other successful academic year. the fresh graduates, as they prepare to embark into a new phase of their lives. “Higher education is meant to help us look outside our window, while also looking into a Valedictorians Rayan Batlouni and Nanor mirror,” said University President Paul Hai- Parseghian shared their experience and their dostian to the class of 2013. hopes as they leave the safe haven of Haigazian university into the community and the nation. Emphasizing more on its sociopolitical and global framework, Haidostian considered that Upon receiving the benediction offered by higher education faces new manifestations. the President of the Union of Armenian Evan- gelical Churches in the Near East, Rev. Megrditch He then introduced keynote speaker, Sarkis Karagoezian, graduates threw their caps high D. Yoghourtdjian, Assistant Director of the into the air, as colorful balloons flew overhead. Banking Supervision and Regulation, of the Federal Reserve System at Washington DC. “I have found no greater satisfaction than I have found no greater satisfaction achieving success through honest dealings and than achieving success through honest strict adherence to the view that for you to gain, “ those you deal with should gain as well. Human dealings... relations – be they personal or professional – Sarkis Yoghourtdjian” 6 Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013

Honoring Trustee Rev. & Mrs. Robert Sarkissian

epresentatives from Hai- Pastor Sebouh Terzian pre- Rgazian University, the sented a gift on behalf of the UAECNE, the Armenian evan- Social Action Committee while gelical Social Action Com- the President of the Union of mittee, CAHL, Ehlan, the Armenian Evangelical Chur- French Protestant Church in ches in the Near East presented Beirut, the Karageozian Foun- a plaque in honor of Rev. Sar- dation, and social workers kissian’s long decades of service gathered at the Haigazian Uni- to the Armenian Evangelical versity Mugar Garden, upon community in Lebanon and the invitation of the President the region, after a word of fare- of the University, on June 30, 2013 to bid farewell to Rev. and Mrs. Robert & Thérèse Sarkissian. President Haidostian wel- comed the audience and spoke highly of long decades of cheer- ful and multifaceted service that Rev. Sarkissian had as a board member at the University and in many communities. He gave him a framed photo collage that represented pictures from different years, along with the signatures of some HU board members and administrative Rev. & Mrs. Sarkissian with HU board members staff. well by a representative of the French Protestant church and the President of the Supreme Council of the Evangelical Community in Syria and Le- banon, Rev. Salim Sahyouni. All speakers also praised Mrs. Thérèse for her contributions. The social gathering was wrap- ped up by photo shoot sessions and a small reception of sweets and refreshing punch. A final wish for the Sarkis- sians: “May the new congrega- tion in France enjoy and ben- efit from the presence of Rev. & Mrs. Sarkissian, their encour- agement and involvement, as HU and the community in Le- banon did for the past 45 years.” Rev. & Mrs. Sarkissian with the HU staff USA & Armenia Events 7

Hood College dostian. President Haidostian gave a presenta- tion on the status of Protestants in Lebanon; n October 29–30, 2013, Dr. Felsch gave a presentation on Christian OHaigazian University and Nationalism in Lebanon and Dr. Al Agha tack- Hood College (Frederick, Mary- led the issue of Islamist Movements in the land) held a well-attended joint Middle East in light of the Arab Uprisings. A academic conference entitled number of faculty members and students from Religion and Politics in the different disciplines at Hood College also pre- Middle East. Among the par- sented topics on the Middle East. Following ticipants were HU faculty mem- this fruitful and well-attended event, it was bers Drs. Maximilian Felsch agreed to further strengthen the relations be- and Joseph Al Agha of the Po- tween both institutions and to elaborate ideas litical Science department and for future collaboration and cooperation in President Rev. Dr. Paul Hai- various disciplines.

A Tribute Banquet Honoring the HUWA–LA he Haigazian University remarks about the Auxiliary TWomen’s Auxiliary was fe- and paid tribute on behalf of ted at an elegant and thought- the Board. A ten minute video fully planned evening by the showcased the various events Haigazian University Alumni held by the Auxiliary and was to thank the Auxiliary for its narrated by Elizabeth Agba- many years of faithful and de- bian, Hermine Janoyan, Suzie voted service and support of Phillips and Joyce Stein, cur- the University. The November rent president of the Auxiliary, 9 tribute event was held at the who reminisced about the start Guest Speaker, Dr. Herant Khatchadourian Wilshire Country. The dinner and growth of the Auxiliary program started with a prayer from a few to over 300 mem- by Mrs. Suzie Phillips, one of bers. Grace Kurkjian thanked the original founding members the Alumni on behalf of the of the Auxiliary. She thanked Auxiliary for their thoughtful God for HU and the vision of gesture of appreciation and Mrs. Virginia Harikian who gratitude. guided and inspired the Auxi- Dr. Herant Katchadourian, liary to raise funds for scholar- Professor Emeritus, Stanford ships for needy Armenian men University, and former mem- liary women was presented with a beautiful and women. ber of the Board of Trustees of personalized gift with the seal of HU from the Raffi Kendirjian, Chair of HU was the keynote speaker Alumni and also one from the Board of Trustees. the Haigazian University Alum- of the evening. Dr. Paul Hai- TheBenediction was given by Dr. John Khanjian, ni Association of Los Angeles, dostian, President of HU, the former president of HU. welcomed the guests and ap- spoke of the current enroll- The Alumni Committee which had been plauded the ladies of the Auxi- ment at HU and the upcoming working for many months and planned all the liary for their many years of plans for the 60th Anniversary details of this tribute evening were Alexandra dedicated service. Dr. Ani Da- of the founding of the Uni- Bessos, Khachig Havatian, Hagop Kazazian, rakjian, HU Board of Trustees versity. At the conclusion of Maro Kazazian, Raffi Kendirjian, Chairman, Chair, added complimentary his remarks, each of the Auxi- Katia Kermoyan-Khodanian and Houry Tavitian. 8 Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013

Haigazian University Participates in the 2nd International Congress on Armenian Studies aigazian University President, Rev. Dr. HPaul Haidostian and the Director of the HU Armenian Diaspora Research Center, Dr. Antranik Dakessian participated in the 2nd in- ternational congress on Armenian Studies held in Yerevan between 17 and 19 October, 2013. The congress was divided into 8 subgroups of history, archeology and ethnography, lin- guistics, literature, arts and architecture, Ar- menian identity issues, Armenian Genocide, philosophy and political thought, the Armenian Church and Armenian studies. Over 220 research papers were presented by researchers (both Armenian and non-Ar- menian) who came from all over the world. Both Rev. Haidostian and Dr. Dakessian ian Diaspora Research Center conference with seven scholars joined the Armenian identity subgroup and of Haigazian University (HU (Rev. Dr. Haidostian, Dr. Arda presented their papers on Friday, October 19, ADRC) and the Diaspora De- Ekmekji, Dr. Armenag Yeghia- consecutively on “Diaspora Institutional Culture partment of the Yerevan State yan, Dr. Antranik Dakessian, and the Problems of Identity” and “Parallels in University (YSU DD). At the Dr. Khachig Toloyan, Dr. Nora Kurdish and Armenian Identity Challenges”. end of the subgroup conference Arissian, and Maroun Salhani). The identity subgroup conference was the sec- closure the book entitled Hay- Dr. Haidostian participated ond in the series organized by both the Armen- gagan Inknutyan Khentirnere in the official celebration of the rt 21 Tarum (Armenian Identity 70th anniversary of the Armen- st Issues of the 21 Century) was ian National Academy of Scien- launched. The book contained ces where he presented the the proceedings of the October Haigazian University souvenir 2012 conference that was held on the occasion, and held a in Yerevan and organized by number of meetings with vari- both the YSU DD & HU ADRC. ous educational and cultural Haigazian University had par- administrators. ticipated in the October 2012

MOU with the National Library n September 2, 2013, Hai- Ogazian University signed an MOU with the National Library, Yerevan.

Dr. Dikran Zarkarian, Director of the Public Library of Yerevan, signing the MOU with President Haidostian Starting Afresh 9 2013–2014

A Thorough Orientation Program for New Students

round 200 HU students followed a thorough three- A required course, the program includes crash ses- Aday Orientation Program, designed to introduce sions on academics, research, Haigazian culture, infor- new students to all aspects of university life, be it aca- mation technology, spiritual life, time management, demic, communal, spiritual and social; thus, ensuring conflict resolution and self-awareness, specially designed a smooth transition from school to university. by a professional team of faculty & administrative staff.

Future Armenian Leadership Fund - Round 2 n Monday, September 23, O2013 Haigazian University held a reception to honor the two new recipients of the Future Armenian Leadership Fund (FALF) full Scholarship that was launched in the academic year 2012-2013 and fully ben- efited two students. FALF Scho- larship continues its work to add two new academically ex- cellent and financially chal- lenged Armenian students and sponse from the Haigazian offer an opportunity of higher Board of Trustees to the ever education. increasing need of financial aid A number of donations have for deserving Armenian stu- already been made to this fund dents. Thus FALF will award that enabled the university to academically excellent and fi- choose two HU students for nancially challenged students full scholarship: Nanor Ka- with a chance of higher educa- layjian and Raffi Kestenian, to tion, covering full or part of start benefiting from FALF star- their tuition. Those who wish to donate are encouraged ting 2012-2013. As for the new FALF scholarship levels in- to make checks payable to AMAA academic year, the two students clude: Gold: $25,000 students and write FALF in the memo line who will benefit from a full are awarded a 100% three year or contact the Haigazian University scholarship at HU are: Angie scholarship bearing the name President’s Office, Kirejian and Lucia Jakmakian. of donor. Silver: $12,500 for a +961-1-350926. It is worth noting that the 50% three year scholarship. [email protected] creation of FALF came as a re- Bronze: $4000. Public Lectures Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013

“The Rise of Emerging Economies” n Friday, November 9 2012, ian talked about the rise of de- Othe Faculty of Business Ad- veloping nations, mainly those ministration and Economics of the newly enlarged BRICS, at Haigazian University, hosted which made an important change Dr. Haroutioune Samuelian, in the global economy, as well Vice Governor of the Central as political landscapes. “Those Bank of Lebanon, in a lecture nations’ influence on world de- entitled, “the Rise of Emerging velopment has been increasing Economies”. at a very high pace,” said Sa- muelian. Dean Fadi Asrawi intro- there is no doubt that they will continue playing duced the guest speaker, stress- Samuelian concluded that a bigger role in the global economy, and their ing on the importance of rising despite the recent economic role in the redistribution of economic power and economies in emerging markets. slowdown in the BRICS coun- formation of a more balanced world economic In his presentation, Samuel- tries (China picking up again), order will not stop.

“Soft Power & Performing Arts in the Middle East” n Thursday, May 30, 2013, introduced them to the topic ODr. Joseph Al Agha, a pub- by framing the terms “soft pow- lished author and guest profes- er” and “performing arts” in the sor from the Free University context of the evening’s lecture. of Amsterdam, gave a lecture Al Agha dove at length into entitled “Soft Power and Per- a discussion on the new trend forming Arts in the Middle of “post-Islamism”, which views East” for the last HU cultural Islam as a social practice that hour of this academic year. is progressing, and elaborated Dr. Arda Ekmekji, Dean of on various interpretations by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, different Islamic groups and welcomed the audience and leaders.

HU Launches the 33rd HAR Volume

n September 25, 2013, Hai- Ogazian University laun- ched the 33rd volume of the Haigazian Armenological Re- view. During the ceremony, the editor-in-chief of the Review, Father Antranig Granian, was honored for his 23 years of service. Miscellaneous Events 11

The League of Lebanese Universities Meeting

Presidents of the member universities of the League of Lebanese Universities President Haidostian along with other university presidents, during the Iftar resident Haidostian, along with Dean Asrawi, took part in a meeting involving presidents of the member Puniversities of the League of Lebanese Universities, during which a new office was launched in a celebration that was followed by an Iftar.

HU Faculty Retreat

he faculty had their retreat on September T23, 2013 at the Dhour Choueir Retreat Center.

HU Staff Retreat he Staff Retreat took place at Printania Hotel Ton September 13, 2013 Faculty & Staff News Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013

Faculty Research & Publications Freida Abs new Arab Awakening. Edited by Priya Singh and (1) Public Lecture on ‘The Gifts of the Spirit’ at the Kingshuk Chatterjee. New Delhi: Knowledge World Annual Meeting of The Ladies’ Guild affiliated to Publishers 2013, 185-210. ISBN-13: 9789381904466. the Greek Orthodox Archbishopric of Mount Le- (7) “De toekomst van de christenen in Libanon in het banon at the Sayyidit-el-Bir Conference Center on licht van de Arabische Lente [The Future of the August 12 2013. Christians in Lebanon in Light of the Arab Spring]”, (2) Public lecture on ‘The Role of Women in Promoting Begrip Moslims Christenen [(Journal of) Christian- Theological Education’ at the annual Regional meet- Muslim Understanding] 38.3 (2012): 114-120. ing of SYNDESMOS in Brummana on August 6 (8) Joseph Alagha, Huub Damoiseaux & Arnout van 2013. Ree. Grootayatollah Fadlallahs boodschap aan de Nederlandse moslims: ‘Integratie is een religieuze Joseph Al-Agha plicht’ [Ayatullah Fadlallah’s Message to the Dutch (1) “Purposeful Art: The Stance on Music”, review essay Muslims: ‘Integration is a religious duty’]. Tijdschrift of Khalid Baig’s, Slippery Stone: an Inquiry into Islam’s voor Religie, Recht en Beleid (TRRB) [Journal for Stance on Music, Second Edition, Garden Grove, Religion, Law and Policy] 3.1 (2012): 41-55. ISSN: CA: Openmind Press, 2011, xix + 384 pp. ISBN 1897-7784. 0-9755157-2-1. Contemporary Islam: Dynamics of (9) The Dance Debate: Discourses and Performance. New Muslim Life (August 2013). Delhi: Knowledge World Publishers, 2012 (28 + iv DOI: 10.1007/s11562-013-0270-y pp.). Paperback. ISBN 9789381904121. ISSN: 1872-0218 (Print) 1872-0226 (Online) (10) The Power of Music: Mobilization among Islamic (2) Hizbullah’s DNA and the Arab Spring. New Delhi: Movements. New Delhi: Knowledge World Publishers, Knowledge World Publishers, 2013. (Hardcover: 370 2012, (52 + viii pp.). Paperback. ISBN 9789381904343. pp). (ISBN-10: 9381904391; ISBN-13: 9789381904398). Fadi Asrawi (3) “Jihad through Music: Hizbullah and the Taliban”, Performing Islam 1.2 (2012): 263-289. (Intellect Ltd.: Dr. Asrawi attended a Business conference in Istanbul First peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal about on July 2-4, 2013 and presented a paper that was writ- Islam and performance and their related aesthetics). ten by Mr. Nazim Noueihed and Dr. Fadi Asrawi entitled ISSN: 20431015; Online ISSN: 20431023. DOI: 10.1386/ “A general model for deterioration of items in inventory pi.1.2.263_1. stock: an algorithmic approach to the solution”. (4) “Ideological Tensions Between Hizbullah and Jihadi Samih Azar Salafism: Mutual perceptions and mutual fears”, in: (1) “The demand for broad money in Lebanon,” Middle The Dynamics of Sunni-Shi‘a Relationships: Doctrine, East Journal of Economics and Finance, Jan-June 2013. Transnationalism, Intellectuals and the Media. Edited by Sami Zemni & Brigitte Maréchal. London: Hurst (2) “Excess smoothness of the US current account bal- & Columbia University Press, 2013, 63-84 (text); ance,” International Economic and Finance Journal, 8, 270-276 (endnotes). ISBN-10: 1849042179; ISBN-13: 2, July-Dec. 2013, 135-144. 9781849042178 (3) “Mean aversion in and persistence of chocks to the (5) “Hizbullah’s Infitah: A Post-Islamist Trend?”, in: US dollar: Evidence from nine foreign currencies,” Post-Islamism: The Changing Faces of Political Islam. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Edited by Asef Bayat. New York: Oxford University vol. 3. No. 3, 2013, 723-733. Press, 2013, 240-254. ISBN-10: 019976607X; ISBN- (4) “US stocks and the US dollar,” International Journal 13: 978-0199766079. of Financial Research, vol. 4, No. 4, October 2013. (6) “The Lebanese Hizbullah and the Arab Uprisings”, (5) “The Black-Scholes currency option pricing model: in: Interpreting the Arab Spring: Significance of the Evidence for unbiasedness from three currencies 13

against the US dollar,” International Journal of Eco- nomics and Finance, vol. 5, No. 8, August 2013, 54-64, A nnie Tortian co-authored with Dr. Annie Tortian. Academic Presentations at Peer-reviewed Conferences: (1) United Nations Conference on Trade and Develop- Maximilian Felsch ment UNCTAD Public Symposium, 24-25 June, 2013, Presented “The Future of Regional Organizations in a Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. Changing Arab World” at The 8th Pan-European Conference Theme: New Economic Approaches Conference on International Relations which took place for a Coherent Post-2015 Agenda. in Warsaw (Poland) from Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 (2) American University of Sharjah, 5th Annual Research September 2013. Symposium in Business & Economics, 2nd of May, 2013, Sharjah, U.A.E. Hatem Halaoui Paper by: Annie Tortian and Nazim Noueihed. (1) Hatem Halaoui. Book chapter “Intelligent Traffic Title: “Properties, Similarities, and Differences among System: Implementing Road Networks with Time- the main Economic Analysis Methods from a Ma- Weighted Graphs”. thematical Perspective”. (2) In the book Global Navigation Satellite Systems-From Stellar to Satellite Navigation, Berge Traboulsi ISBN: 978-953-51-1162-7. Presented a paper entitled “The Paradox of Christian Minorities: Contribution vs. Persecution” at the European–Arab Conference on “The Contribution of Religious Minorities to Society” (University of Vienna [Austria], July 1-3, 2013). Sahar Hamzeh Attended the following conferences in 2012-2013 (1) MENAWCA Conference at the College of the North Atlantic in Qatar in November 2012, (2) Third International Conference on “Effective Teaching and Learning in Higher Education” at the Mohammad Ladan American University of Beirut in December 2012, (1) Prof. Ladan has published and presented a research and paper titled: “Mobile Computing: Security Issues” in (3) Lebanon Conference on Inclusion “Access and Proceedings of The 2013 International Conference on Engagement: A UK Perspective” that was organized Wireless Networks (ICWN’13) held in Las Vegas, by the British Council at Crowne Plaza, Beirut in Nevada USA during the period of July 22-25, 2013. May 2013. (2) Prof. Ladan will participate with a group of computer science students in The 5th Lebanese Collegiate Hagop Yacoubian Programming Competition (LCPC) that will be held (1) Was awarded 17,000 USD from the Calouste Gul- at the American University of Beirut on October 25, benkian Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, to carry 26 2013. out a research study on “Teachers’ and Principals’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Critical Thinking: Nazim Noueihed, Najoie Nasr The Case of the Armenian Schools in Lebanon”. “An inventory model for items with depreciated market (2) Yacoubian, H. A. (2013). A framework for addres- value and a demand rate inversely proportional to the sing nature of science in school science. Paper ac- market value” accepted for representation at the IABPAD cessible through the American Educational Research conference, January 2, 2014, Orlando, Florida, USA. Association (AERA) Online Paper Repository. 14 Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013

Publications children and adolescents in the MENA region. • Privatization: an Economic Need Facing Obstacles. Za- She also has many oral communications on nutri- varian Review (Vol. 14, issue 2, 1999). tion and health in international congress. In February • Advantages of Establishing Holding Companies 2013, she was invited as a speaker of “Role of Politics in Lebanon. Inter Arab Cambist Association (ICA), in Nutrition Legislation: Can Public Strategies be de- st (issue 59, 1988). veloped?” at the 1 Nutrition Conference of the Lebanese University. PUBLIC LECTURES She is currently an Assistant Professor in Nutrition • “Armenian Youth and the Syrian Banking Sector.” & Dietary Sciences in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences at AGBU Club – Aleppo, Syria (May 2009). Haigazian University. • “Syrian Banks: Present Status, Horizon and Challenges.” AGBU Club – Damascus, Syria (May 2009). Marwan Wahbi arwan has more than thir- Mteen years of experience in the field of marketing, sales, and New Faculty management in the healthcare industry in Lebanon working Sima Hamadeh with multinational giants with ima Hamadeh received a pervasive skills and knowledge SB.Sc. in Medical Laboratory at local and international levels. Sciences from Saint Joseph In addition, Marwan has eight years of experience University, a B.Sc. in Sociology in academia as being a part-time faculty member at from Lebanese University. After highly reputable universities in Lebanon. It is his goal 5 years of professional experi- to combine his wide range of industry experience with ence in the medical field, she his ability to be a compassionate, professional, and intel- received her Master’s degree in ligent professor merging theory and real-world practice Nutrition (Community Nutri- to better serve our students and instill a life-long love tion) from University of of learning. Marwan also works as a freelance profes- Montreal. Her Master’s article was then awarded the sional trainer and business consultant for many well “Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2009” established institutions in Lebanon and the near region. - as Highly Commended Award Winner. Marwan has recently joined Haigazian University She then started as an instructor of Epidemiology and become part of its full-time faculty members at course for nursing M.Sc. classes at the Public Health the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics department at Antonine University as well as her Ph.D. in the field of Marketing & Management. studies at University of Montreal entitled “Perceptions Education: of different stakeholders to the eventual policy of nu- • Candidate for Doctorate of Business Administration tritional health promotion (Food & Physical Activity) (DBA), Grenoble Ecole De Management, France, in Lebanese schools”. expected March 2014. Her doctoral studies were defended at the University • Certificate of Research in Management Studies–Gre- of Montreal with a mention “very good” and were noble Ecole De Management, France, October 2012. considered an original guide to national and interna- • Professional Diploma in Marketing–Chartered In- tional research to develop and evaluate the components stitute of Marketing (CIM)–UK, March 2013. of school health policies. • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Mar- Besides her academic studies and work, she has keting–Lebanese American University (LAU), Le- several publications in international refereed journals banon, July 2005. and books related to the evolution of nutrition and to • Bachelor of Science in Biology–American University the epidemiology of obesity (prevalence & etiology) in of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon, July 2000. 15

Garabed Patil Yessaian Boghossian SAID University Scholar- arabed has degrees both Uship Program (USP) team Gfrom Haigazian College has grown by an additional staff (Bachelor in Business Admi- member. Miss Patil Yessaian nistration, June 84) and AUB joined HU as the USAID Uni- (Master’s in Money and Banking, versity Scholarship Program July 87). Much of his career was Officer Tuesday August 13, 2013. spent in the world of banking Miss Yessaian is a graduate of (28 years). In Aug., 1984, he, first, AUB with a BA in Economics. She is currently pursu- joined Societe Bancaire Du Liban SAL and was pro- ing her MA degree in International Relations at LAU. moted to Supervisor of Operations. In March 1993, he Miss Yessaian’s professional background includes joined Bank Audi SAL where he was promoted to the role of technical advisor at the Embassy of Japan, as Credit Officer in 2000. In 2007, he joined the Corporate well as various NGO related project coordination roles. Banking Division at the largest bank in Syria (Banque Her role at HU will comprise of coordinating the “Youth Bemo Saudi Fransi SA) as a Relationship Manager and Leadership Program” designed for the USP students. then he was promoted to Head of Corporate Banking Division. A further promotion followed to Head of HR and the Bank Staff Training and Development Hovig Jarkhedian Division. Due to the political situation he returned to ovig is a former student Lebanon and joined the HU faculty (Sept., 2013) on a Hof HU with a Bachelor’s full time basis. To note, Mr. Boghossian has spent 17 degree in Medical Laboratory years lecturing part-time at various universities in Sciences in 2006. He obtained Lebanon. his Master’s degree in Public Health at AUB in 2009. Since then, he has worked as a con- sultant with Oum el Nour in- New Staff stitution to standardize services in long-term in-patient drug rehabilitation facilities, as a consultant surveyor Sebouh with the National Tobacco Control Program and as a Gurunlian medical laboratory technician until September 2013. Hovig says “Now, after almost 10 years since I first set ebouh Gurunlian is MBA/ SMIB graduate from Bor- foot in Haigazian, I find myself crossing paths with an deaux Ecole de Management, institution, faculty and staff that gave me a lot – they made France and Notre Dame Uni- me the person I am today. My sincerest hope as the new versity, Lebanon. He major- senior laboratory technician, is to provide and prepare ed in International Business for the current and future students’ needs, manage the Management. He comes with University laboratories efficiently and give back to the a solid professional background acquired within the institution that gave me so much.” corporate world while assuming the position of “Manager of the Corporate Academy” of a reputable Sylvie Minas company based in Lebanon which is specialized in Tchichian providing IT solutions for Islamic Banking and various trainings. His years of experience join ylvie graduated from the Business to Education, as Mr. Gurunlian has also SArm. Evan. Central High Sc- lectured in various universities, including the uni- hool, in 2001. She Continued her versity of Strasbourg, France. In his current position, education in HU (BS in Medical Mr. Gurunlian is the Director of the Center for Con- Lab) and graduated in 2005. tinuing Education at Haigazian University. Sylvie is now the HU Lab Technician. 16 Center for Inspirit • Issue № 26 – Fall 2013 Continuing CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Education Haigazian University ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM (2013– 2014) WORKSHOPS (A series of short workshops to choose from) Microsoft Windows • Microsoft Word • Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Outlook & the Internet • Microsoft Excel BUSINESS TRAINING TRACK | DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (Each training session below: 5 or 6 weeks) Leadership & Change Management Diploma For team leaders, supervisors, lower level managers, & others (full program: 6 training sessions) Leaders and Leadership • Change Management: The Leader as Change Agent • Effective Communication Understanding Organizations Basic Accounting for Non-Accountants Diploma (full program: 2 training sessions) Basic Accounting with Computers I • Basic Accounting with Computers II Project Management Diploma (full program: 3 training sessions) Basics of Project Management • Intermediate Project Management Human Resources Professional Diploma (full program: 10 training sessions) Human Resources Management • Personnel Administration • Training & Development • Labor Law, NSSF, & Taxation Recruitment & Selection • HR Policies & Procedures Talent Management Diploma (full program: 4 training sessions) Career Planning & Talent Management • Human Performance Improvement • Managing Organizational Knowledge: Role of the HR Dept. • Training, Coaching, & Mentoring Employees

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