UfS Fall 2016 --- Program at a Glance

UfS Fall 2016 --- Program at a Glance

FOR MEMBERS ONLY – NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Lecture series Title Leader

Under the spotlight Mariette Awad, Mazen Bachir, Dima Jamali

Ambassador’s series Sami Khiyami

Life and art Emily Nasrallah

Urban planning Mona Harb, Tammam Nakkash

History Mohammad Al-Zein, Makram Rabah

Economics and banking Toufic Gaspard, Anis Naamani

Arabic language Doha El Assaad, Kamil Hawa, Nader Srage

Arts Melhem Hourani, Ibrahim Al Ariss, Salwa El-Khatib,

Music Rima Khcheich, Elias Sahab, Georges Haddad

Health and healthy aging Ghassan Issa, Nabil Fuleihan, Nicholas Khairallah, Marwan Masri, Myra Saad

Study groups: Unlimited capacity

Title Leader

الثاني الجزء – العربي الشعر في الغزل تطور Hanan Kharbotly

Understanding your laboratory results Khalil Kreidieh

Defensive driving for seniors Azmi Philip Imad

Cine Club Greg Burris, Abla Kadi

FOR MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Study groups: Limited capacity Title Leader

Communication in action Farida Najjar

A shift in mindset Joelle El Helou

Design thinking as a method of creative action Mehran Madani

Personal digital preservation workshop Elie Kahale

Introduction to digital photography Jirji Bachir

Smartphones: iPhone Amani Zaidan

Tablets: iPad George El Khoury

Social media for beginners Mariam Al Halabi

Web browsing Lama Shaer

Online shopping Jana Al Mawed

Book Clubs Title Leader

Hanan Al-Shaykh, Dia Tayara العربية الرواية منتدى" وتبر حبر"

English book club Sawsan Maktabi

Special interest groups Title Leader

Bridge Ziad Yamout

Karate for Seniors Nabil Al Ayoubi

The secret lives of Danish cookies Anna Maria and Lina Ghaibeh

Cultural travel programs Title Leader

Italy Grand Tour: Rome, Florence & Tuscany; Venice & the Northern Lakes

Samir Mahmoud

UfS hike: Qadisha valley Sami Beydoun

Money museum Banque du Liban

Iconography trail Balamand and Kaftoun monasteries

Literary trail Liban Trek

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

بيار ريشة مع األخيرة الصفحة قصة Ghada Sadek Abela, Omar Sadek

Life as 'A bazaar of dangerous and smiling chances’ Cecile Hourani

AUB University for Seniors – Continuing Education Center Fall 2016

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Fall 2016 Program FOR MEMBERS ONLY – NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Lecture Series

1) Under the spotlight – المجهر تحت

Artificial intelligence, internet of things and big data demystified: Part II

Mariette Awad Mariette Awad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at AUB.

Her current research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics and Internet of things. She has received 21 grants to support her research, including two multidisciplinary multi-million dollar grants from the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and Intel. Her work culminated in a book Efficient Machine Learning in 2015 as well as more than 70 conference, book chapter, and journal publications. Awad has been an invited speaker and reviewer at a number of international conferences and journals. Prior to her academic position, she was with IBM System and Technology group in Vermont for six years as a wireless product engineer where her technical leadership and innovative spirit has earned her management recognition twice, two business awards, and 10 patents. Awad obtained her PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Vermont (2007).

We live in an era of autonomic computing, an era which looks like science fiction with all the services technology offers us. But for the collected data to become useful knowledge a challenging process awaits data scientists, engineers and developers. If you have ever wondered about this process and more specifically: what is Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of things (IOT) and Big Data (BD) then this session is for you as it aims to demystify the latest research and limitations of these fields in a fun and interactive manner. In this session, we will build on the knowledge acquired in Part I where basic concepts of AI, IOT and BD were covered to move into more fascinating technological achievements Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, December 6 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Household waste – sort, recycle or?

Mazen Bachir Born in Beirut, November 1978, Mazen Bachir is the former CEO of Passavant Energy & Environment, headquartered in Frankfurt and operating globally.

Passavant is one of the world's leading water, wastewater and sludge treatment specialist design and build contractors and their scope also includes municipal household waste treatment. He received a BSc from the American University of Beirut (1999) and completed his studies at Manchester University of Science and Technology (2004). He previously held several positions specializing in the environment in England,

Complex, yet not complicated, not so far away from the political tug of war, driven by adverse interests, there actually does exist a substantially developed and world-proven, tried and tested methodology for handling municipal solid waste in countries, irrespective of their development levels. If one is able to step above the political turmoil and man-made confusion, the concept and principles of Integrated Solid Waste Management actually make for an extremely effective method of handling solid waste, not in Beirut alone, but across the whole country. Whilst the government must retain full responsibility for the solution, we, as members of the society, have a large and important role to play too.


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Germany and the UAE all in the fields of design, construction, operation and maintenance of water, sewage, sludge and household waste treatment plants including anaerobic digestion and modern incinerators in Germany, Turkey and Lebanon; he is currently an independent consultant in the areas of environment and renewable/alternative energy. After family and work, he keeps fit with his regular gym routine, and weekly football sessions.

After all, cities, with populations six or eight times the whole of Lebanon are able to handle municipal waste with almost no fuss… Aren’t we, as Lebanese, big enough to be able to emulate? Number of sessions: one Dates: Tuesday, November 8 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

A new role for business in society: the hype of corporate social responsibility

Dima Jamali

Dima Jamali is Professor in the Olayan School of Business, AUB and currently holding the Kamal Shair Chair in Responsible Leadership and serving as

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development. She has a PhD in Social Policy and Administration, from the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK. Her research and teaching revolve primarily around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Entrepreneurship (SE). She is the author/editor of four books and over 65 international publications, focusing on various aspects of CSR in developing countries in general and in the Middle East region specifically. She is the winner of the 2015 Aspen Institute Faculty Pioneer Award, dubbed by the Financial Times as “the Oscars of the Business School World”. She is also winner of the Shield of Excellence for the Arab Region and designated as Personality of the Year for CSR by the Arab Organization for Social Responsibility in 2015. She is also winner of the 2010 Shoman Prize for best young Arab researcher. In 2013, she was selected for the Eisenhower Fellows Program; she was also selected in 2007 for the British Academy of Management Fellowship for South Asia and the Middle East. She is also winner of the AUB Teaching Excellence Award in 2006.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that has attracted worldwide attention and gained momentum in the global economy. In recent years, heightened interest in CSR has risen in our local context to an accentuated focus on the role of business in society. Companies in Lebanon are increasingly seeking to differentiate themselves through their CSR engagement. This lecture examines the historical and current context, drivers, and ways that CSR initiatives are evolving on the local, regional and global level. It will explore different ways that firms are becoming more socially responsible and evaluate the extent to which different types of social responsibility initiatives are strategic. The lecture will also provide insights on the convergence and divergence of national CSR practices. Throughout the lecture, specific case examples from Lebanon and region will be presented to provide concrete illustrations of CSR in practice and the wider resonance of notions of shared value creation. Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, November 15 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

2) Ambassador’s series دبلوماسية العموم ... بعيدا عن نظرية المؤامرة

Sami Khiyami Born in Damascus Syria in 1948, Sami is married and has two daughters and a son.

تعتمده أن يمكن الذي المجدي األسلوب إلى المحاضرة هذه تتطرق إلى مباشرة التوجه في إقتصاديا المتميزة غير أو الصغيرة الدول والثقافية اإلنسانية جاذبيتها لعرض المتقدمة الدول في العام الرأي

.واإلقتصادية والسياسية والسياحية

ال عربية لسفارة لسنوات امتدت تجربة ىإل المحاضرة وتستند .المضيف البلد بريطانيا في إيجابية بسمعة بلدها يحظى


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He obtained his Electrical Engineering Diploma from the American University of Beirut 'AUB', 1972 and his PhD in Computer Engineering from Lyon University, France, 1979. He Served as the Ambassador of Syria to the UK from 2004 to 2012. He has a long teaching and research career at the Damascus University, the Scientific Studies and Research Centre SSRC and the Higher Institute of Applied Science and Technology HIAST, from 1980 to 1995 (Professor and Director of Research). He started an important software house in Damascus in 1995. He also designed and implemented many Electronic products and software projects. He is the founder of the 'Syrian Computer Society' and has been its board member between 1989 and 2004. In 2002, he became a National Consultant for the (Y2K) and was the key negotiator in the Syria-EU Partnership negotiations. He is currently based in Beirut and is a freelance consultant. Sami is well known for his public speeches, press articles and technological studies. He speaks fluent Arabic, French, English and functional German.

من والفنية والثقافية اإلعالمية الوسائل تبيان نقاشنا في سنحاول .إيجابية نتائج إلى إعتمادها أدى واقعية أمثلة خالل

التي المؤامرة نظرية مسألة معالجة على عرضنا خالل وسنحرص

تؤثر وكيف المعاصرة قضايانا مع التعاطي أسلوب على تسيطر .لبالدنا الدبلوماسي النشاط على سلبا

Number of sessions: one Date: Friday, November 11 Time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

3) Life and art الحياة في تجربتي

نصرللا إملي

جنوب كوكبا، في 1931 تموز 6 في ولدت

أجل من ناضلت وقصصية، روائية،. لبنان أو قلمها خالل من وذلك المرأة، حرية

الجامعة من تخرجت. اإلنسانية مواقفها العام في بكالوريوس بشهادة األميركية

كانت عندما الصحفي عملها بدأت. 1958

يزيد ما منذ الصحافة نقابة في مسجلة وهي الجامعة، في طالبة صدورها فور نالت أيلول طيور األولى روايتها. سنة خمسين على وتلتها عشرة، الخامسة طبعتها في اآلن وهي أدبية، جوائز ثالث ببعض األطفال خصت كذلك قصصية، مجموعات و روايات عدة

ومن الشرق من الرائدات النساء سيرة في كتابا وألفت قصصها العائلية، الجذور حول نصرللا وروايات قصص تدور. الغرب في المرأة نضال والهجرة، اإلغتراب اللبنانية، القرية في الحياة وقد والحرب التعبير حرية وخصوصا والتحرر المساواة سبيل

في شاركت. اللغات من عدد إلى وقصصها رواياتها بعض ترجمتة في وندوات أدبية، مؤتمرات األميركية الباحثة أعطت .بلدان عد

في خصوصا نصرللا، لروايات خاصا اهتماما كوك ميريام. د األهلية الحرب عن المرأة كتابة: للحرب المختلفة األصوات" كتابها ."لبنان في

أنهي أن المفترض من كان اذ عادية تكن لم الحياة في تجربتي كاتبة أصبح بأن احلم أكن ولم الثالث االبتدائي الصف في دراستي .وقصة رواية بين مؤلف خمسين على يزيد ما أعطت

.الطويل المشوار ذلك حكاية أروي سوف


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بالحرف أيلول طيور كتاب لألونوسكو الوطنية اللجنة أصدرت .للممكفوفين" براي"ال

أبحاث كتابان وصدر الفارسية اللغة الى روايات عشر ترجمت .المرأة وعن القرية عن كتبنه ما خصوصا أدبها حول

Number of sessions: one Date: To be announced Time: To be announced Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

4) Urban planning

Cities in the Arab world: Weighty Legacies and Poor Livability… Any Opportunities?

Mona Harb Mona Harb is Professor of Urban Studies and Politics at the American University of Beirut. She received her PhD in Political Science in 2005 from the Institut

d'Etudes Politiques at Aix-Marseille (France). She is the author of Le Hezbollah à Beyrouth (1985-2005): de la banlieue à la ville (Karthala-IFPO, 2010), co-author of Leisurely Islam: Negotiating Geography and Morality in Shi'ite South Beirut (Princeton University Press, 2013, with Lara Deeb,), and co-editor of Local Governments and Public Goods: Assessing Decentralization in the Arab World (Beirut: LCPS, 2015, with Sami Atallah). Her ongoing research investigates local governance and city strategies, as well as youth mobilization and exclusion. Harb is a trustee of the Arab Council for the Social Sciences and founder and co-editor of the Cities Page on Jadaliyya e-zine.

In this talk, I will discuss how cities in the Arab world are the products of two global forces: colonialism and international political struggles (or neoliberalism). Colonial cities are characterized by state-led modern urban planning that seeks to order and discipline citizens. Nation-states’ cities also use urban planning and design tools to assert their power. Both trends, in addition to wars, yield rural-urban migration, displacements, and socio-spatial inequalities that impact significantly cities’, which grow rapidly, become impoverished and divided. With the consolidation of neoliberal market economies, cities get further entrenched into inequalities, and marked by gentrification, informalization, segregation, and contestation. Today’s cities in the Arab world have very poor livability indexes, impacting significantly the daily lives of their dwellers. What can be done to improve urban livelihoods, in a context where public actors are closely affiliated with private interests, and civil society activists have very limited means to impact decision-making and advocate for the public good? I will present a few case studies illustrating opportunities for change against the odds. Number of sessions: one Date: Wednesday, September 21 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Why public transport is needed? Integrated policies to achieve sustainable urban mobility

Tammam Nakkash Tammam Nakkash is a Founding Partner of TEAM International, an engineering and management consultant, based in Beirut and operating across the MENA

region. He has been directly in charge of several master transport plans and transport systems studies for several capitals and cities of the MENA region. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and a Distinguished Alumnus of the FEA at AUB. He was Vice Chairman

The presentation will explore the fundamentals of sustainable transport, and will identify the role of public transport in achieving sustainability. Examples of successful international experience will be presented. The fallacy of trying to combat traffic congestion through building wider roads and providing more parking will be exposed. Hurdles hindering development of organized public transport in our region are analyzed. Prerequisites for success are identified. Throughout the lecture there will be parallels drawn to local conditions to enable better understanding of abstract concepts. The lecture is in the form of a Power Point


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UITP (International Union of Public Transport) and member of Steering Committee of its Center for Transport Excellence (RTA/Dubai). Under his leadership TEAM International earned in 2011 the Regional Public Transport Advocacy Award of UITP MENA . He graduated with a B.E. degree, major Civil, from AUB, earned a Master’s of Transportation Engineering from the University of South Carolina, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, from Purdue University, USA.

presentation rich in infographics.

Number of sessions: one Date: Thursday, November 17 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

5) History

Darwin’s Theory of Evolution in 19th and Early 20th Century Beirut

Mohammad S. Al-Zein Mohammad was born in the mountains and raised by a family that cherishes books, gardens and nature as they cherish daily bread. It was only natural that

he specialized in plant biology and ecology. Mohammad’s interest in the history of Darwin’s theory in the region stems from his fascination with the theory of evolution, and an acquired interest in the history of natural history in the Levant. He acquired and developed this interest when he was studying under Prof. Lytton J. Musselman, especially known for his work on holy plants and George Edward Post, botanist and founding father of the American University of Beirut. Mohammad has taught at several universities in Lebanon and abroad and conducted field work in several countries in Southwest Asia. He has authored /co-authored more than fifteen papers, book chapters and technical reports.

July 1, 1858 marks the birth of modern biology according to many historians of science. On this date, two British naturalists, Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, made natural selection, their scientific explanation of biological evolution, public through papers read in their absence at a meeting of the Linnaean Society of London. One year later, Darwin published “On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection”, the book that would link his name to the theory of evolution forever. The 4,500 kilometers separating Beirut and London were no obstacle for the spread of the theory of evolution to the Levant. In this presentation, I address how the academia and media in 19th and early 20th century Beirut received Darwin and his theory. Emphasis will be placed on the Lewis Affair at the Syrian Protestant College, the Darwin-William Van Dyck correspondence, and the literature published on Darwin and evolution. Number of sessions: one Date: Thursday, December 8 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

History of modern Lebanon – This lecture will be delivered in Arabic

Makram Rabah

Current positions

Public Affairs Consultant, Quantum Communications (Lebanon), a concise Strategy and Communications and

Management Consultancy specialized in political, corporate, and media communications.

Adjunct professor at the American University of Beirut, Department of History and Archeology and the Lebanese American University,

This two-part lecture aims to give people with no or basic knowledge, an understanding of the history of Modern Lebanon and the key events and institutions which played a pivotal role in the evolution of this nation-state. The first part will commence with medieval Lebanon until the fall of the Lebanese Emirate in the 18th century and the period that followed up until the declaration of Le Grand Liban in 1920. The second part of our lecture will deal with the


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Department of Humanities.

Regular contributor to a number of media outlets on local and regional topics

Prior Experience

Book Acquisition Manager, M Publishing an

online platform which offers digital content

related to the Middle East and beyond, with a

particular focus on Lebanon and the Levant.

Political Analyst and Researcher, New Opinion

Workshop- Now Lebanon

Education

PhD in Middle Eastern History (ongoing) from Georgetown University.

MA in History from the American University of Beirut.

Law, Faculty of Law, Lebanese University

BA in History (Minor PS) from the American University of Beirut

evolution of the modern Lebanese state and the struggle for independence and the challenges that followed. A particular focus will be given to the civil war that erupted in 1975 and the reasons surrounding this period.

Number of sessions: two Date: Monday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 19 Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

6) Economics and banking

Hidden aspects of the Lebanese economy

Toufic Gaspard Toufic Gaspard holds a D.Phil. in economics from the University of Sussex, U.K. He previously lectured 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 parallel, he is spending more time than he should, reading and writing about the symbiosis/conflict between religion and politics in history

Lebanon’s Government or Parliament have rarely, if ever, discussed in detail the economic and financial conditions in Lebanon, especially the worrisome public debt, since the early 1990s. The risk of a financial crisis, with its dire economic and political consequences, is steadily mounting. Discussions in the media are often superficial or un-informed. The lecture proposes to examine fundamentals of the Lebanese economy, where we currently stand, the explicit risks we face, and what can effectively be done about it.

Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, October 25 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

From Bankers to Banking Services: Take a trip down memory lane

Anis Naamani Anis Naamani graduated from IC in 1972 and from

Bill Gates said “Banking will always be needed but Banks as we know them could easily disappear, Customers want Banking Services not Bankers.”


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AUB with a BBA and MBA in 1975 and 1984. He is an established banker with more than 35 years of experience in related fields locally, regionally and internationally and has held executive and senior managerial

positions in various areas of commercial banks and financial institutions. He started his banking career by joining an affiliate of Citibank in 1977 for 8 years. He moved with his family to London from 1985 until 1991. For the last 20 years, he chose to specialize in the restructuring of small family owned commercial banks in Lebanon, and has assisted in the solidification of a number of boutique banks, in the midst of a very competitive and highly regularized industry. In 1983 he married his AUB sweetheart Nahed Zein, and is the proud father of 2 daughters; Graphic Designer Layla and Oliver Wyman Associate Huda.

“From Bankers to Banking Services” is a journey down memory lane, to remember how Banking was, try to understand how it currently is and image what it might look like in the future. The purpose of this lecture is to understand:

Why “Bankers” and “One Man Shows” are changing to “Corporate Governance” and “One Stop Shops”.

What is a bank’s Strategic Business Plan, its Organizational Chart, its key Divisions and how that has evolved over the years

The difference between the Front and the Back Office.

How do banks make money, what is interest differential and why commissions are the new name of the game.

Customer’s rights and responsibilities when they deal with banks.

Finally, master how to talk to your Banker and get the Banking Services you need. Number of sessions: one Date: Friday, October 28 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Visit of the Money Museum of Banque du Liban on Thursday December 1: please check the details on page 29 under the “Cultural Travel Programs” section.

7) Arabic Language لألطفال وتعلمها العربية اللغة لتعليم جديدة وسائل

ضحى األسعد

حاصلة على بكالوريوس آداب في التربية وإجازة في التعليم وماجستير في إدارة

الشؤون البشرية.

الدولية في عمر علمت في الجامعة اللبنانية شخصا 58وتم اختبارها من أصل 23

للعمل في الشأن الديبلوماسي في سفارة كوريا الجنوبية.

هي تشغل حاليا اإلدارة التنفيذية لمركز بيت اللغة، المركز اللبناني الذي يعمل على وضع هيكلية جديدة لتعليم اللغة العربية وتعلمها.

اشد آل مكتوم للغة العربية" نالت مؤخرا جائزة "محمد بن ر

لتصبح أول لبنانية تحصل على جائزة اختراع تطبييق لتعليم اللغة العربية وتعلمها عبر األلعاب

لما بات مجتمعنا يعاني اليوم أزمة حقيقية هي تراجع اللغة العربية في حياتنا اليومية،

ا حد الخجل ولما باتت فئة كبيرة من الشباب تتأثر بالغرب تأث ا جم ر

ا من النطق بالعربية، أحيان

ولما كان العديد من العرب المقيمين في الخارج يبحثون عن وسائل حديثة تعلم اللغة العربية، أصبحنا اليوم، في خضم عصر المعلوماتية والصورة، بحاجة إلى نهضة لغوية شاملة تلبي

في الوقت عينه على أصالة متطلبات العصر الذي نعيشه، وتحافظ .اللغة العربية وجمالها

في محاضرتي أمام جمهور "جامعة الكبار" سوف أعرض واقع اللغة العربية في العالم ونظرة اآلخر لها، كما أنني سأعرض من خالل مسار عملي التحديات التي واجههتها واآلراء السلبية التي

اللغة العربية. كما أنني قوبلت بها فقط ألنني أعمل في مجال سأستعرض الحلول التي اعتمدتها لتغيير هذه الفكرة وإنقاذ اللغة من

.عثرتها

من هذا المنطلق، وضعت هيكلية متجددة للمناهج الدراسية الخاصة باللغة العربية، عبر برامج وأفكار تقوم على تطويع تكنولوجيا


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أصبحت اليوم، بشكل يكاد المعلومات خدمة للغة. فهذه التكنولوجيا ا، الباب الذي يطرق من أجل مد الطفل بالمعارف التي يكون غالب

سيؤسس بها لمسيرته في المستقبل

Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, October 4 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

الحديث والتصميم التجاري االعالم في العربي الخط

حوا كميل

.١٩٦٨ خريج

بداية في اسس ورسام، وكاتب مصمم جدة مدينتي بين المحترف، دار الثمانينيات به معترف دور الدار لهذه فكان وبيروت،

في خاصة التصميم فنون وتطوير نشر في في توصل وقد. الطباعي العربي والحرف الخط تصميم مجال

ومن الكلمة بفن يعرف فيما نجاحات تحقيق الى األخيرة السنوات في نال كما بيه، زيتونة مقابل بيروت مدينة باسم نصب ذلك

.عالمية جوائز عدة الحروف تصميم

مختلف في الخط فن بدور التعريف إلى المحاضرة هذه تهدف التصميم مهنة لعبته الذي والدور الحديثة التجارية اإلستخدامات .الجديدة االحتياجات دعم في الجرافيكي

Number of sessions: one Date: Thursday, October 13 Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 noon Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

تعليمها إعاقة أو العربية تداول تسهيل: العربيزي

نادر سراج

عضو الجمعية كاتب وباحث ومترجم، الدولية للسانيات الوظيفية، عضو مجلس أمناء المنظمة العربية للترجمة، وعضو الهيئة اإلدارية التحاد المترجمين العرب. أستاذ اللسانيات في الجامعة اللبنانية ا على أطاريح )متقاعد(، ويشرف حالي

دكتوراه وماجيسير في المعهد العالي للدكتوراه في اآلداب والعلوممادة فن 2013اإلجتماعية في الجامعة اللبنانية، ويدرس منذ عام

التواصل في كلية فؤاد شهاب للقيادة واألركان. أستاذ زائر في اتيان )فرنسا( وهايدلبرغ ) –جامعات صنعاء )اليمن( وسانت

ألمانيا(. عمل كباحث متفرغ في المعهد األلماني لألبحاث الشرقية . وأنجز خالل هذه الفترة 2015-2013م في بيروت بين األعوا

دراسة ميدانية عن شعارات الثورة المصرية. أصدر عشرة كتب بين مترجم ومؤلف باللغتين الفرنسية والعربية، منها ثالثة تبحث في أهمية الموروث الثقافي ووظائفه في خدمة المجتمع، وآخرها

عفوية كتاب "مصر الثورة في شعارات شبابها دراسة لسانية في ا موثق ا عن معاني البيت ودالالته 2014التعبير" ) (. أنجز بحث

ووظائفه االجتماعية موله المجلس الوطني للبحوث العلمية في ا في كتاب. نال كتابه "الشباب ولغة العصر لبنان، وسيصدر قريب

جائزة " أفضل كتاب 2013دراسة لسانية اجتماعية" في العام .ر العربيعربي" من مؤسسة الفك

تطمح هذه المحاضرة إلى تسليط الضوء على نمط لغوي هجين ومختلط تسرب إلى السلوكيات الكتابية لناشئتنا ولبالغينا أيضا .

غزت مواقع التواصل االجتماعي، -أو األرابيش -فالعربيزيوباتت المفضلة لكتابة الرسائل القصيرة على الهواتف الذكية.

لكتابة أسماء المحال والمقاهي والمطاعم. كما وباتت اليوم مرغوبة تسللت إلى زوايا صحافية وبرامج تلفزيونية، واندرجت في

رحيل" " Ra7il إعالنات استهالكية وشعارات سياسية وآخرها .في تونس

استبدال األحرف العربية بأخرى أجنبية تجاوز حدود التلتين أو أجنبية لتدوين أحرف الرومنة. فاستعان المرسلون الشباب بأرقام

عربية ال مقابالت لها على لوحات مفاتيح الحواسيب والهواتف (....،2، أ> 3، ع> 7الذكية )ح >

اإلشكالية التي سنعالجها تتمحور حول مسوغات شيوع هذا النمط الكتابي الهجين في صفوف ناشئتنا/ وأسباب إعراضهم من ثم عن

االجتماعي وتأثير ذلك كله استخدام لغتهم األم في مجال التواصلعلى تجويد أدائهم بالعربية. فهذا التمدد المقلق لنمط العربيزي ستترسب عليه مضاعفات لغوية وثقافية وتعليمية. وسيؤثر حتما على قدرات الطالب التقان لغتهم األم واستخدامها وممارستها على

.كل الصعدNumber of sessions: one Date: Thursday, September 22 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Literary trail on Wednesday September 28: please check the details on page 30 under the “Cultural Travel Programs” section.

8) Arts مدخل الى األيقونة البيزنطية

الحوراني ملحم األب

من جديدة مرجعيون )لبنان الجنوبي(، من مواليد: عين الرمانه (.)قضاء بعبدا

متأهل من فيرا عطاللا، ولهما أربعة أوالد: آنا، سرج، ألكسيا،

التعريف وهذا". األميين إنجيل" أنها هو التقليدي األيقونة تعريف وجه ا حينئذ ننظر " حين األخير، اليوم في للا يستردنا حتى باق

في ،(749)+ الدمشقي يوحنا والقديس(. 12: 13كور1" )لوجه

بين ماهى حين األيقونة معنى أوضح األيقونات، عن دفاعه معرض خطها وأيقونة خشب، على باأللوان تكتب أيقونة: أيقونتين


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.ديمترامجاز في الالهوت من معهد القديس يوحنا الدمشقي الالهوتي في جامعة البلمند

ا في طور كتابة 1991) أطروحة (، حالي في الالهوت الرعائي للمعهد عينه” الماستر“

ملم ومحاضر بموضوع االيقونات وروحانيتها ولديه مجموعة من أكثر من

.أيقونة 35,000يتعاطى العمل الحركي والرعائيات والموسيقى البيزنطية والتاريخ

.األنطاكي والبرامج اإلذاعية والقضاء الروحي .2/10/1994في المحيدثة منذ كاهن رعية رقاد السيدة

رومية" )تعليمنا ألجل كتب" وكالهما. اإلنجيل كتاب في البشيرون15 :4). كالم فينا فيتحقق األيقونة، أمام نقف حين الدينونة تحت نقع ولئال الشعب هذا قلب ألن تبصرون، وال تنظرون ناظرين،: "إشعيا النبي ضوا. سماعها ثقل قد وآذانهم غلظ، قد يبصروا لئال عيونهم، وغم

" فأشفيهم ويرجعوا بقلوبهم، ويفهموا بآذانهم، ويسمعوا بعيونهم، إنجيل األيقونة تبقى ولئال ،(10: 6 إش// 15-14: 13 متى)

لقراءة اآلفاق تفتح كمقدمة الكبار جامعة في حصة ستعطى األميين، ملحم األب أيقونات من لمجموعة عرض خالل من األيقونة .وتفسيرها حوراني

Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, October 18 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Iconography trail on Thursday October 27: please check the details on page 30 under the “Cultural Travel Programs” section. أية سينما لبنانية للمراحل المقبلة

ابراهيم العريس )اإلسم الحقيقي إبراهيم مومنة(

باحث في التاريخ الثقافي وصحافي وناقد سينمائي ولد في بيروت )لبنان( عام

. عمل في عدة مهن سينمائية من 1946عامل ديكور وكهرباء الى كاتب سيناريو ومساعد مخرج في عدد من األفالم

المصرية اللبنانية التركية المشتركة. وشارك الراحل عبد الحي م مصرية/تركية/لبنانية. درس أديب في كتابة سيناريوات ألفال

االخراج السينمائي في روما والسيناريو والنقد في لندن في وقت كان بدأ ينشر قصصا قصيرة ومقاالت نقدية في الصحافة اللبنانية

والفلسطينية.

. في البداية ترأس 1972يعمل في الصحافة في لبنان منذ عام غ" ثم في صحيفة االقسام الثقافية في مجلتي "الدستور" و"البال

ترأس القسم الثقافي 1991حتى العام 1984"السفير". ومن العام في مجلة "اليوم السابع" التي كانت تصدر في فرنسا. يرأس منذ

القسم السينمائي في صحيفة "الحياة" .كما يكتب فيها 1992العام زاويته اليومية حول التراث االنساني في تاريخ الثقافة العالمية

ف وجه أللف عام"."أل

أسس ورأس تحرير مجلتين شهريتين ثقافيتين هما "المسيرة" .(1986-1980( و"المقاصد" )1979-1980)

ترجم من الفرنسية واألنكليزية واأليطالية نحو اربعين كتابا في 36السينما والفلسفة واالقتصاد والنقد والتاريخ. أصدر اكثر من

شارك في كتب .لصحافة والثقافةفي السينما و الفكر وا مؤلفا جماعية فى اللغات الفرنسية و االنكليزية والسويدية وااليطالية

والبرتغالية واالسبانية.

.شارك في عدد كبير من المؤتمرات الفكرية واألدبية

في هذه المحاضرة محاولة لطرح تساؤالت حول مآالت السينما على ضوء الربيع العربي أو ما تبقى منه وواقع اللبنانية أوال

السينما ضمن إطار الصحوة الشبابية وواقعها تقنيا على ضوء انحسار دور الصاالت وتصاعد دور ادوات العرض اإلفرادية. وانطالقا من هنا، ما هي الوظائف اإليديولوجية التي يمكن للسينما

ية جديدة كتقبل ان تلعبها في سبيل ترسيخ قيم عولمية أخالق .اإلختالف وقبول اآلخر ودخول العصر وما إلى ذلك

Number of sessions: one Date: Monday, November 21 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)


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The Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

Salwa El-Khatib I started taking ballet classes at the age of 14 at the Académie Libanaise Des Beaux Arts and performed leading roles such as Les Bavardes, 7'eme valse de

Chopin and Première Lettre d'Amour. I taught ballet at the age of 16 and then at the age of 19, I joined the Annie Dalat school of ballet. In 1957-58 I went to London to train with Sigurd Leeder, one of the pioneers of modern dance. In 1962-63, I joined a modern dance course at the Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, USA. And then in 1984, I took a course at the Royal Academy of Dance in London. In 1979, I opened my own school: the Salwa Aoun El Khatib dance workshop which lasted until 2008. I choreographed several dances for the musical productions of the Beirut College for Women (now LAU). I am presently writing my memoirs on ballet. I am proud to have discovered many good dancers, some of whom are now ballet teachers.

Romeo & Juliet Ballet will be screened while Salwa will comment and lead a discussion. Music: Sergel Prokofiev Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich After: William Shakespeare Musical Direction: Andrey Anikhanov The Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra Romeo: Alexander Volchkov; Juliet: Anna Nikulina; Tybalt: Mikhail Lobukhim and the Bolshoi Cops de Ballet Presentation: This ballet is considered to be Prokofiev's most valued piece of work because of the highly melodic inspiration, the great variety of rhythms and the memorable main characters. Yuri Grigorovich revived Sergie Prokofiev’s production in 1978. Today's choreographic version is a revival of this first production. Grigorovich developed Juliet's character from his personal memories of Natalia Bassmertnova, his wife and very first Juliet. ACT I: In Renaissance Verona, Capulets and Montagues have been fighting for decades. After yet another fight, young Romeo Montague, Mercutio and their friends attend their enemies' masked ball. Romeo dances with Juliet Capulet, whom he later meets at her balcony. ACT II: The couple is secretly married by Friar Lawrence. On the following morning, Mercutio fights with Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. Mercutio is killed and Romeo avenges his friend. Seeing Tybalt dead, Romeo flees the city. Juliet's parents force her into accepting to marry Count Paris. Friar Lawrence tries to have the two lovers reunited. Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, November 29 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm


9) Music العربية للمقامات مقدمة

الى هذا الفصل( 2016)تم تأجيل هذه المحاضرة من ربيع

خشيش ريما

سنوات الثمانية عمر في الفنية مسيرتها خشيش ريما الفنانة بدأت فرقة الى وانضمت" لبنان ليالي" الهواة برنامج في شاركت حيث

.سحاب سليم المايسترو بقيادة العربية للموسيقى بيروت

كالراست األساسية العربية للمقامات تعريف المحاضرة ستكون منها مختلفة نماذج الى االستماع خالل من وغيرها والصبا والبياتي

.غنائها في والمشاركة


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والمعهد األميركية اللبنانية الجامعة خريجة – الكونسرفتوار – للموسيقى العالي الوطني الشرقي الغناء في دروسا أعطت حيث

.عاما عشرة اثني لمدة والموشحات لوالية دعوة عام كل صيف في ريما تتلقى

الغناء تعليم في للمشاركة ماساتشوستس .هوليوك ماونت جامعة في العربي

في العربية الموسيقى مادة تدرس كما .األميركية اللبنانية والجامعة بيروت في كيةاألمير الجامعة

". الشرق قطار" األولى اسطوانتها ريما أصدرت 2001 العام في

بعنوان األولى المنفردة اسطوانتها أصدرت 2006 العام في

اصداراتها وآخر" فلك" أسطوانة أصدرت 2008 العام في". يلللي"

من لمجموعة اعادة تضمنت التي 2013 العام في" هوى" أسطوانة

اإلبداع جائزة ريما حازت وقد جديد بتوزيع القديمة الموشحات .األسطوانة هذه عن 2014 لسنة الفني

Number of sessions: one Date: Friday, September 30 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

مراد ليلى

الياس سحاب

ولد الياس سحاب في يافا، فلسطين، من أب لبناني وأم فلسطينية.

حائز على شهادة في اآلداب الشرقية وشهادة في العلوم السياسية من جامعة القديس

يوسف في بيروت.

يعمل في الصحافة اليومية واالسبوعية والشهرية في لبنان والوطن . وهو متخصص في كتابة مقاالت في 1961العربي منذ العام

السياسة العربية والنقد الموسيقي. وقد نشر أربع كتب في النقد .2014و 2009، 2003، 1980الموسيقي في

لمع االسماء في الغناء العربي في أ حدأليلى مراد هي صاحبة منتصف القرن العشرين، وقد تميزت بأنها سيدة االغنية السينمائية الرومانسية، حتى اعتزالها. هي بنت بيت فني، فشقيقها هو الملحن

حد كبار المطربين أالمعروف منير مراد ووالدها هو زكي مراد .المخضرمين في مطلع القرن العشرين

كبير في مصر لم تغني ليلى مراد من الحانه، وكانت لم يبق ملحن

من االصوات المفضلة لدى محمد عبد الوهاب، الذي مثلت أمامه .ول افالمها السينمائيةأ

Number of sessions: one Date: Wednesday, October 5 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm


Back to Bach

Georges Haddad

Georges Haddad is a neurosurgeon with a passion for literature, the visual arts and music. His only regret not having learned how to play a musical

instrument! His musical passion: Bach.

This is an introductory session to Bach’s music. We will explore all aspects of his music whether the organ works, the orchestral suites or the cantatas. No previous musical education is required. I will speak little and let the music and videos convince you of the genius that was Bach. A second session next term will study in depth the Saint Matthew Passion with long video excerpts. Number of sessions: one Date: Monday, October 10 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm


10) Health and healthy aging الدواء إستخدام وترشيد األساسية األدوية

غسان عيسى

خريج مستشفى الجامعة ، طبيب أطفال

.ركية في بيروتياألم

الجمعية في عضو لجنة الطفولة المبكرة

تهدف هذه المحاضرة الى:

وأهميته )هل تعريف مفهوم األدوية األساسية ومصدره .1 هناك أدوية غير أساسية؟ لماذا؟(

تعريف مفهوم الترشيد: .2a. اإلنتاج b. الوصف


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.العالمية لطب األطفال

.الجمعية العالمية لطب األطفال التنمويفي عضو الهيئة اإلدارية

.استئصال شلل األطفالرئيس اللجنة الوطنية اللبنانية لإلشهاد على

وزارة الشؤون –الخبير الرئيسي للمجلس األعلى للطفولة اإلجتماعية: االستراتيجية الوطنية لتنمية الطفولة المبكرة.

.منتدى السياسات الصحية للشرق األوسط وشمال أفريقيا

.ورشة الموارد العربيةلالمنسق العام

.المبكرةالشبكة العربية لتنمية الطفولة مدير

سابقا :

الجامعة اللبنانية-كلية الطب-محاضر في قسم األطفال

السكرتير العام للجمعية اللبنانية لطب األطفال

لجنة التثقيف المستمر لنقابة أطباء لبنان

السكرتاريا العالمية لحركة صحة الشعوب

c. الصرف d. اإلستخدام

حق المريض في المعرفة .3

القوانين والسياسات المؤثرة .4

Number of sessions: one Date: Friday, November 18 Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

The aging face

Nabil Fuleihan He obtained his MD degree in 1979 at AUBMC and did his residency in Otolaryngology at AUBMC including one year of General Surgery at New York

University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital. Had four years of fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Pittsburgh and Harvard - Mass Eye Ear, and Boston University. In 1987 he joined Boston University as Assistant Professor. In 1991, he became Chairman of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Boston University and Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Boston City Hospital, a position beheld until his return to AUBMC as Professor and Chairman of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in December 1997. He held the position of Vice Dean for clinical affairs (2005-2006). In 2011, he joined the Clemenceau Medical Center as director of Facial Plastic Surgery-Otolaryngology. He is certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery since 1987 and scored the highest grade for that promotion. He is also certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has received different awards and recognitions including:

Alpha Omega Alpha.

Certificate of achievement and excellence from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

The golden saw award.

Aging is an inevitable path that has similar patterns across different species. The face is a very dynamic structure, its aging is affected by multiple factors: genetic, molecular, metabolic, environmental, gravitational, and weight changes. Over the past two decades there has been a significant evolution in the medical and surgical techniques that can reverse some of the changes that are caused by aging. Prevention and maintenance are current strategies that can delay some of the aging changes.


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Teacher of the year award - Boston University Department of Otolaryngology

The Antelias Cultural society, Nabil Fuleihan day 2004.

He is author of more than 78 publications including a new approach to perform rhinoplasty, telescopic laryngeal and rhinoplasty instruments.

Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, September 20 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Traditional Chinese medicine, philosophy to science

Nicholas G. Khairallah Born in Beirut 1977. Finished his studies in Physical Therapy at Saint Joseph University (USJ) in 2002.

After eight years in practice at his private clinic, Nicholas felt the urge to learn new and more effective techniques in order to help his patients fight their chronic pain. He was keen to discover the universe of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and got his diploma in TCM from (USJ) and Tianjin University - China in 2011. Since then he is passionate about TCM and experienced outstanding results in different medical cases that are not only related to physical therapy. As a lecturer, he is eager to share his passion, expertise and broad knowledge related to TCM, ergonomics, physical therapy and pain management. Free time for him is about adventure, he is a nature lover, full of positive energy, and is detail oriented which is obviously transmitted in his work.

The modern life style has improved the way of living but also made us exposed to more and more sicknesses and symptoms. Most of the time we blame “Stress” or believe that this disease is “Idiopathic”. Let’s try to think wider and outside the box! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on a tradition of more than 2000 years. What started as a philosophy and a way of living back then, is now becoming a science. A “Pain free” and “No side effect” technique: in this lecture we will be talking about the history of TCM, the basic theory of “Yin and Yang”, the meridians, The Yellow Emperor advices for a healthy way of living and finally evident base and indications of TCM. Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, November 1 Time: 10:00 – 12:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Organ donation and transplantation in the Middle East

Marwan Masri Marwan received his PhD in Medical Immunopathology and Fellowship at the Department of Oncology in the University of Calgary. He is a Professor of

Immunology, and the CEO Trans-medical For Life S.A.R.L. He is also the President of the Mediterranean Transplant Network (MTN). Marwan is the former president of the Middle East Society of organ transplantation (MESOT) and Head of the MESOT registry. He was also the President of the Asian Society of Transplantation (AST).

The lecture will shed light on the issue of Organ donation, starting with the international framework and then focusing on the Middle East highlighting the challenges and prospects. In accordance with the Istanbul Declaration guiding principles “Oversight requires a national or regional registry to record deceased and living donor transplants” the MESOT (Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation) is set to establish a regional transplant registry. The purpose of MESOT is to identify the strength and weaknesses of each country, to share information and expertise, to address the needs of each country and to establish unified criteria in the region for organ donation and organ sharing. Renal transplantation in the MESOT countries


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Marwan is a member of the Declaration Of Istanbul Custodian Group (DICG), the Associate Editor Experimental and Clinical transplantation and an Editorial board member in Transplantation proceedings. He is one of the TTS ethic committee members, Coordinator of the MTN Stem Cell therapy for liver disease, and a Board member of the joint Task force (WHO, Kidney Foundation and Transplant Society). Marwan is an active Board Member of Global Alliance for Transplantation (GAT), Country representative of The Transplant Society (TTS), and Director of the Quality Assurance Scheme in transplantation for the Middle East, Gulf, Asian and African Countries. He is the Associate editor and guest editor for several journals with over 80 publications.

started as early as 1968 in Iran with Lebanon and Jordan joining in 1972 and Turkey 1976 and the rest followed quickly with Palestine being the last in 2010. The number of transplants per million population varied in 2015 from as low as 1 in Yemen and as high as 32 in Turkey. Number of sessions: one Date: Wednesday, November 30 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

Art therapy: mental health through creative expression

Myra Saad Myra Saad earned her M.A. in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, US. Building on specialized academic

studies in the field and her innate sensitive nature, Myra is dedicated to using creative expression whenever and however she can to promote mental health and self-development. Between Boston and Beirut, she has worked as art therapist in hospitals, prisons, rehab centers, refugee camps, schools, and other settings. Myra is a member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) and has co-organized and presented at conferences in various countries among Lebanon, US and China. In 2014, Myra founded "Artichoke Studio- Art Therapy Center in Lebanon" to promote art therapy as a recognized mental health profession in Lebanon and to provide art therapy based on high professional standards, often collaborating with local and international organizations and professionals.

Art making, like playing music or running, can be de-stressing and relaxing. Yet art therapy aims at more than the momentarily elevation of pain. How can art making be therapeutic and lead to self-awareness and mental health? Is art therapy only for children? Does the art therapist analyze drawings? This lecture will introduce the field of art therapy, answer frequently asked questions about the practice, clarify some misconceptions, and give examples on how it was applied with children refugees, adults dealing with anxiety, patients fighting cancer, and others. Number of sessions: one Date: Friday, November 4 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)


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Study groups: Unlimited capacity

11) الجزء الثاني – العربي الشعر في الغزل تطور

ملك خربطلي نانح

. العربية اللغة لمادة سابقة ومنسقة أستاذة عام منذ المدرسي المنهج تجديد على عملت1993. 2006 عامي بين ثانوية مدرسة مديرة

.2013و التى الكتب أول من هي بها والكتابة اللغة تعليم في مؤلفات عدة لها

.العربية اللغة تعليم في الحديثة الطريقة أعتمدت

هيئات تنظمتها التي العمل وورش الدورات من العديد في شاركت .وأجنبية وطنية

المركز نظمها التي الجديد اللبناني المنهج صياغة لجان في شاركت .واإلنماء للبحوث الوطني

ومحطات مراحل عاشت أمة لتاريخ سجال العربي الشعر ألن في التخبط إلى الحضارة درجات أعلى إلى الصعود من مختلفة وفيها الحروب فيها والحرمان، الرخاء فيها االنحطاط، ظلمات

.االزدهار حالهم ويعكس الشعوب نفسية يصور ما خير الغزل شعر وألن

األندلسي بالشعر بدءا العربي للشعر قراءتنا فسنستكمل ومشاعرهم النهضة شعر إلى وصوال ثم االنحطاط شعر عند فوقفة

الشكل على تتم حلقات ثالث في ذلك وسيكون. والشعرالحديث :التالي

العصر ذلك في اشتهرت التي الشعر أغراض.

وميزاته الغزل شعر.

أشعارهم من ونبذة الشعراء أشهر.

Number of sessions: three Date: Fridays, November 25 and December 2, 9 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm


12) Understanding Your Laboratory Results

Khalil Kreidieh Khalil Kreidieh was born in Beirut on January 15, 1986. He completed his high school studies at Beirut Baptist school and then pursued his university degrees at

the American University of Beirut (AUB). He holds a BS in Medical Laboratory Technology, a Minor in Public Health and an MS in Epidemiology. Khalil is the holder of AUB Penrose Award in recognition of the best combination of the qualities of scholarship, character, and leadership, and contribution to the University as a whole. 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 the past nine years, Khalil worked in research and teaching at AUB. He has more than 11 published scientific articles and he believes that teaching is the most rewarding aspect of his professional career and forms the core of his identity. Teaching energizes him and he strives to share his love of teaching and of his discipline with his students. Khalil is currently the Academic Affairs Coordinator at the Faculty of Medicine – AUB.

Basic laboratory tests assist in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of most diseases. They play an essential role in delivering quality health care and guiding more than 70 percent of medical decisions and personalized medicine. Routine medical checkups and laboratory examinations are recommended for seniors at least once per year. Little is known about laboratory services in addition to the lab tests clinical significance, patient preparation, specimen collection requirements and critical values meaning. This course is intended to aid seniors on how to read and understand their laboratory results. It will help them recognize the importance of each lab test and its association to certain diseases. Moreover, it will provide a summary of information that might be needed by Seniors when performing any laboratory checkups. Number of sessions: two Date: Monday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 7 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm



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13) Defensive Driving for Seniors

Azmi Philip Imad Azmi Imad was the president of the National Campus Safety Association in the United States in 1988 and 1989.

He founded and directed the first environmental health and safety departments at both the University of Colorado Boulder and the American University of Beirut. Azmi received many honors and awards for safety leadership and outstanding safety services in the US and was a safety consultant to the National Institute of Health. He is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine to teach physical fitness. In the year 2015 Azmi became certified by the National Safety Council (NSC) of the USA to teach the Defensive Driving Course (DDC) of the Council and he will bring this to the UfS.

Studies have shown that driving in Lebanon is one of the most hazardous activities we take. On average 1.5 persons are killed every day and thousands are injured yearly. Many seniors have been involved. The normal course offering of the NSC takes six hours and a certificate is given which is recognized internationally especially in the USA. Those holding the certificate will get discount on car insurance in certain states. The NSC has been in existence for more than 100 years and the DDC has been developed during the last 52 years and has been proven to reduce collisions, death and injury to drivers and the public at large. The two-hour presentation at the UFS will include a basic summary of the course and hands on demonstration of basic car care that participants can do. A question and answer session will also be included. Number of sessions: one Date: Friday, September 23 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon


14) Cine Club

Greg Burris Greg Burris is an Assistant Professor in the Media Studies program at AUB. His research explores the links between media, culture, and

emancipatory politics, and he is particularly interested in race and ethnicity, transnational social struggles, and the role of film and media in the Black freedom and Palestinian liberation movements. Greg received his doctorate from the Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and he also holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and Indiana University, Bloomington. His writings have appeared in numerous publications including CineAction, Cinema Journal, Electronic Intifada, The Guardian, Jadaliyya, Journal of Popular Film and Television, Middle Eastern Studies, and Quarterly Review of Film and Video.

Two movies will be featured this term. Abla will moderate the sessions and Greg will be invited to lead the discussion about “The time that remains’. The time that remains by Elia Suleiman The Time That Remains is a 2009 semi-biographical drama film written and directed by Palestinian director Elia Suleiman. The movie serves as a portrait of Palestinians living as a minority in their homeland between 1948 and present day. Inspired by his own father’s diaries, Elia recounts memories of when his dad was a resistance fighter back in 1948, of letters that his mother wrote to the families that were forced to move and their choice to stay back. It is about being labeled an ‘Israeli-Arab’, and about exploring Palestinian daily life and society. The movie has been screened in the Toronto International Film Festival and has won the Jury Grand Prize at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards among others.


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Abla Kadi Abla is an old member with the University for Seniors and has been quite active with the curriculum committee and as a keen participant.

Abla’s exposure to the cultures of the countries she 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 issues have been her passion. Her passion also covers various cultural domains (music, dancing, opera, and cinema among others) and following up on social issues that influence people’s behavior and attitudes. One of her favored regular routines in life is going to the movie theaters to watch the latest films, special films and film festivals.

The Time That Remains has been described as “a deeply funny, deeply heartfelt and deeply outraged film that is nothing short of a masterpiece.” Jimmy Johnson, Electronic Intifada. Youth by Paolo Sorrentino Youth is a 2015 Italian comedy-drama film written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino. A story about two best friends and their own reflections about their lives while on vacation in the Swiss Alps. An unfolding story about the continuous struggle between life and death, age and youth, past and future… an examination of what is important, what lasts and what really matters in life. The movie has been screened in several international film festivals including the European film festival in Lebanon. It has been nominated for an Oscar in addition to a Golden Globe, and it has won several awards notably the European Film Award for Best Film. Number of sessions: two The time that remains

Date: Wednesday, October 26

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Youth

Date: Monday, September 26

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: Unlimited (Open to members only)

FOR MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Study groups: Limited capacity

15) Communication in Action

Farida Najjar Born in Stuttgart (Germany) 1964, BA in psychology from AUB. Licensed hypnotherapist and certified master NLP practitioner. In her office she

works with clients on a one-to-one basis and furthermore gives workshops and trainings on wellbeing and communication. Fascinated by these topics, she continues her education by attending annually several courses and seminars, locally and in Europe.

Based on the principles of hypnosis and NLP, we will look at different aspects of communication, such as wording, structure as well as body language; how it affects the subconscious mind and behavior. The aim of these 4 workshops is to learn practical and easy tools to use to improve communication with the self and with others. When applied you will not only create trust naturally, hold attention and convey any message easily, but the mind will find more options. Number of sessions: four Dates: Thursdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: 20


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16) A Shift in Mindset

Joelle El Helou Joelle G. El Helou is the MD of Arbinger Middle East, and a co-founder and Director of “Trace”. Joelle comes from a seasoned

career in regional and multinational corporations where she grew from territory sales manager, to country manager, to international product manager, growing the $600 million revenue brands she managed all over the world, leading international integration strategies and serving on upstream product development teams. At “trace”, she is the Shifting Mindsets guru, she’s all into understanding human behavior and proposing different perspectives that help individuals and organizations gain awareness on their roles in conflicts, allow them to see the others’ side of the story and motivate them to take action and do things differently to improve their mindsets, better their life, relationships and results, and most importantly impact positive changes around them.

Mindset is the new buzzword you hear in every conversation be it in the professional world or in personal interactions. It seems that people have realized that without a proper mindset, attempts to change and develop oneself and others by improving behavior alone can produce marginal improvements and make very little difference. The problem with that is that, although behaviors drive results, mindset actually drives behaviors. Shifting Mindsets exposes blame and self-justification, creates awareness on one’s own responsibility in any given situation and sheds the light on the different driving mindset and what one needs to do to become happier, more at peace, have better relationships and achieve better results. An outward mindset implies a heart at peace and seeing things differently, people differently, even challenges and opportunities differently, and as we all know, we see others and life the way we are and not the way they are. Joelle will work with the participants over three sessions on the following: Session 1: Deep Responsibility - the source of influence and the problem we don’t see. Session 2: Impact - What does our Mindset invite in others - how do we fix it, invite more collaboration and resolve conflicts. Session 3: Influence - Helping Things go right - when others need to change. Number of sessions: three Dates: Fridays, October 14, 28 and November 11 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: 20

17) Design Thinking as a Method of Creative Action

Mehran Madani

He was borne in the city of Isfahan, Iran, which is famous for its historical buildings, unique architecture, and innovative urban landscape infrastructure.

Mehran moved out of his hometown at the age of

In this workshop, he is going to introduce the basics of design thinking as a method of creative action and the process for problem-solving. Unlike analytical thinking, “design thinking” includes "building up" ideas, with few, or no, limits on breadth during a "brainstorming" phase. This helps reduce fear of failure in the participant(s) and encourages input and participation from a wide


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18, but still his favorite entertainment is spending time in the old bazaar, built in Safavid period, which is quite functioning as the city’s key marketplace. Every time going there, he gets mesmerized by structural and aesthetical design components of the walls, vaulted ceilings, and domes which always make him think about the reasoning behind the design. He pursued his design interests through interdisciplinary academic design programs and currently teaches at the Department of Landscape Architecture, at AUB. Prior to this position, he taught several lectures, seminars, workshops, and studio courses at UC Berkeley, North Dakota State University and Washington State University.

variety of sources in the ideation phases. During this workshop, we apply a common version of the design thinking process with the following stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test, Choose, and implement.

Number of sessions: two (for two different groups) Dates: Tuesday September 27 and Thursday September 29 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: 20 (in each group)

18) Personal Digital Preservation Workshop

Elie Kahale Born in Beirut, obtained his Master degree in computer and communications Engineering from the American University of Beirut (2004). Joined AUB

University Libraries in 2012 and attended several digitization workshops. Currently engaged in several digital projects mainly the Arabic Collections Online, a mass digitization project that aims to create a digital library of Arabic digital content, funded by NYU Abu Dhabi and the content is provided by different partner institutions. Also leading the work on the digital preservation framework that will ensure long term access and retrieval of AUB University Libraries digital assets.

This workshop will begin with an introduction to personal digital preservation on how to ensure long term access to our digital information despite the rapid changes in the digital world. In contrast to our physical resources, such as books, photos and others, that are still readable today, digital information created only a few years ago is in danger of being lost. The four sessions will offer hands-on training on scanning your personal photos and documents, reformatting outdated media type and presenting best practices on how to manage your personal digital videos, audios, website, social media and others. Number of sessions: four Dates: Fridays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm Capacity: 12

19) Introduction to digital photography

Jirji Bachir Jirji is an amateur photographer for more than 40 years. He graduated with a BA in Mass Communications from AUB in 1974 where he was the president

of the Photography club for two years and winner of the “most photogenic girl contest.” He worked as student reporter/photographer for An-Nahar for three years then went into a lifelong career in the oil industry in Abu Dhabi from Officer to Executive Director. Jirji retired in 2010 and is now living in Beirut.

The ease and low cost of digital photography have led all generations to try their hands and eyes to record lovely moments, occasions and scenery all over the world. Mobile phones with cameras (some with good resolution) have made a photographer of every person at any time. This study group will concentrate on basic functions of the camera (film and digital), proper use of cameras, light, composition, events photography…etc:

Introduction: Camera functions, SLR and DSLR, Lenses

Shutter and Time

Exposure and ISO speed

Aperture, Focusing, Depth of Field


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Photography was, and still is, his hobby and passion. He is always remembered as carrying a camera on all occasions.

Lens function, Sensors, Lighting

Composition: Basic Rules, Balance, Lines, Curves

To confirm your place in the study group, you must have a digital camera that has the following minimum specifications: scene shooting, and the ability to control shutter speed and aperture. Digital SLR cameras are a plus. Number of sessions: four Dates: Tuesday September 20, Thursday September 22, Tuesday October 4 and Thursday October 6 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: 20

20) Smartphones: iPhone

Amani Zaidan A member in AUB’s University for Seniors team since its start in 2009, Amani holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from AUB.

Technology has always been her passion and a big part of her every-day life. She spends her free time exploring and if possible experimenting with the small gadgets that are changing our world. Amani has been leading this study group since Fall 2013.

Smartphones became one of the most important communication and multimedia tools in our daily life. Due to its advanced features and applications, a smartphone is far more capable than a regular phone. It has the ability to send live images, video call people who are far and always keep its user connected to what is going on in the world. The members will be introduced to the basic functions of an iPhone by getting to learn about their phone settings, its utilities (calendar, notes, reminders…) and images’ settings and sharing. This class is hands-on; therefore, participants will be able to apply all the various techniques directly on their iPhones. Class is restricted to phones operating on iOS 9. If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected]. Number of sessions: three Dates: Friday November 25, Monday November 28 and Friday December 2 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am Capacity: 12

21) Tablets: iPad

George El Khoury

George is a 3rd year Computer and Communications Engineering Student and a Teaching Assistant with a fascination with everything related to high-tech

and new technologies. He is a member of AUBplus club, which is concerned with programming and

This study group aims at familiarizing the participants with the basic use of the iPad allowing them to stay up-to-date with the post-computer era. Each session will take the format of a demo followed by direct application. Participants do not necessarily need to have any familiarity with using a computer or using an iPad but they must: Bring their own iPads to class each session


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computer programs. George also takes pleasure in teaching the topics and courses he likes. He led the UfS Smartphones - Samsung study group in previous terms and is currently leading the iPad sessions.

Software installed: iOS 7, iOS 8 or iOS 9 Active email account with the password Skype application installed

The program is as follows: iPad settings and basic apps App store and Skype Camera, photos and Email Accessing Internet and various news websites

Number of sessions: three Dates: Thursday September 22, Friday September 23 and Thursday September 29 Time: 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm Capacity: 12

22) Social media for beginners

Mariam Al Halabi Mariam is an undergraduate business student in LAU. She’s a Beauty & Lifestyle Blogger.

She started her blog “Inner Beauty By M’ only to express herself, and in less than two years she managed to have around 100,000 followers and blog readers across Lebanon, GCC and Europe and have multiple collaborations with international brands.

Social Media is an essential tool nowadays; therefore it is important to be familiar with the basics of it so they can be applied in our personal or professional life. 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. The four sessions will cover the following:

General introduction and Facebook

Facebook

Facebook and Twitter

Instagram Number of sessions: four Dates: Thursdays, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm Capacity: 12

23) Web browsing

Lama Shaer I received both my Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Engineering from AUB and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at AUB as well.

I have held several teaching assistant positions at AUB and have previously volunteered with CCECS as an instructor in a computer literacy program that aims to teach different Microsoft Office applications to students and school teachers.

Web Browsers are mainly used to get data from the World Wide Web. However, efficient utilization of the features of web browsers is necessary. Hence, the following will be covered in three sessions: 1- Exploring the different web browsers and their elements: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, Opera. 2- Efficiently search for items online using the browsers. 3- Creating an email account and sending emails. 4- Attaching and downloading images to your emails.


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Number of sessions: three Dates: Mondays, October 31 and November 7, 14 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: 10

24) Online Shopping

Jana Al Mawed Jana is pursuing her BA in English Literature with a minor in Translation from the American University of Beirut.

She is the Operations Manager, Social Media Manager, and Internship Coordinator at Challenge To Change, a Swiss Social Enterprise dedicated to work on women’s mental wellness in the Middle East and Arab World. She truly believes in Audrey Hepburn’s quotation: “Nothing is Impossible, the word itself says I’m Possible”.

“I can’t wait to receive the new book I ordered from Amazon”, “I have ordered a makeup brushes kit from Ali Express”. We all have someone in our lives that have told us one of these sentences. Online shopping or e-commerce has become the promising future of shopping. Since 2012, online shopping is exceeding in-store spending in some countries, with 43% of seniors who check online sites actually buy. Advantages of online shopping: you can easily compare products and prices, have a wider variety and can shop from home at your own leisure. The following will be covered over two sessions:

Definition of online shopping

Different shopping types and websites

Setup accounts and learn how to shop from two of the most popular online shopping sites

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. Number of sessions: two Dates: Monday October 24 and Wednesday October 26 Time: 12:15 – 2:15 pm Capacity: 10

Book clubs

25) "حبر وتبر" منتدى الرواية العربية

حنان الشيخ

ولدت في لبنان. درست في القاهرة بعد بيروت. عملت بنجاح في الصحافة في القاهرة وبيروت. عاشت في الخليج لفترة طويلة قبل أن تستقر في لندن. حائزة على العديد من الجوائز. تضم أعمالها روايات مثل مسك الغزال، حكاية زهرة، بريد

سرحتيين بالغة بيروت، حكايتي شرح يطول، وألف ليلة وليلة. وم .Paper Husband and Dark afternoon teaاالنكليزية:

اوي طيارة ضياء العز

الجامعة األميركية في مندارة اإلسياسية والعلوم في الماجستير

"نستمتع ونتعلم"، كالم يتردد على شفاه العديد من االعضاء في "حبر وتبر". وأنا، بدوري، كنت أسعد بوجودي بين المشاركات والشاركين نستمع لبعض، ونعلق، ونحاور خالل ساعة ونصف من

متعة ذهنية ال تفتر.

:ن، سنقرأ كتابين رائعين ومؤثري2016في خريف

يستقبل حبر وتبر الكاتبة حنان – حكاية زهرة :روايةاسم ال الشيخ لمناقشة الرواية

حنان الشيخالمؤلف: دار االدابالناشر:

247الصفحات :

كتب أنسي الحاج عن الرواية: "حكاية امراة في عالم الرجال،


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بيروت.

تابعت دورات للكتابة االبداعية وفن السيرة هي منسقة لمنتدى و UfSفي جامعة الكبار

جامعة الكبار منذ العام الرواية العربية في وعضو في "نادي الكتاب للسيدات" 2012

.2000في بيروت منذ عام

محررة لصفحة "الحياة العامة في بريطانيا" في النشرة الشهرية للنادي العربي في بريطانيا لعدة سنوات باالضافة الى تغطية ندوات

فكرية.

ة.نشر لها العديد من الكتابات في صحف ومجالت عربي

حربهم وسالمهم، اديانهم وقوانينهم... حكاية امراة في عالم بوحشية الذكريه حتى الرمق األخير... يرعبها، يهددها، يالحقها حكاية زهرة في صحراء".

: فصول من سيرة ذاتيةاالولى البئر :روايةاسم ال

جبرا ابراهيم جبراالمؤلف: 2009دار االداب الناشر:

214الصفحات :

ذكريات الطفولة والصبا في بيت لحم والقدس في عشرينات القرن الماضي خالل فترة االنتداب البريطاني لفلسطين. سيرة ذاتية للكاتب، والناقد، والشاعر، والروائي، والمترجم الفلسطيني جبرا ابراهيم جبرا. نتعرف من خاللها على حياة وادعة هانئة، وبيئة

وبساطتها وتماسكها من عائلة، ومدرسة وكنيسة، متناغمة بفقرها وأشجار، وحواكير، ودروب وعثاء، وصندوق فرجة وصوال الى قطة البيت. البيئة التي شكلت البئر االولى التي نهل منها وعلمته

سحر الكلمة.

Number of sessions: two

Dates: Thursday October 20 and Monday November 21 Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Capacity: 25

26) English book club

Sawsan Maktabi Sawsan holds an MA degree in English Literature. She is currently an Instructor of Composition and Rhetoric in the English Department at AUB

since 1986. She is an active participant and leader in several book clubs in both Arabic and English languages. She is also an active member in several NGOs, social and academic committees. Sawsan is married to Youssef Maktabi, mother of Hadi Maktabi, and grandmother of Donia, Youssef and Heydar Maktabi.

"I’m not comfortable giving interpretations of my work. If I were to provide one, it would become the definitive interpretation, inhibiting readers from finding their own meanings", (Margaret Atwood, the famous twentieth century Canadian literary figure). It is true that an author may exert full power over plot and characters, but such a control is hard to achieve over readers. Since words do not confine themselves to a single meaning, it is interesting to share ideas and comments through a book club where the reader feels free to derive meanings and interpretations and compare them with those of other readers. In a relaxed atmosphere, discussion will be led and managed by the group facilitator and all participants are given the chance of voicing their comments and interpretations.

Two books will be read throughout the term:

1. The Stranger by Albert Camus

“Since it was first published, The Stranger has had a profound impact on millions of readers. Through this story of an ordinary man who unwittingly gets drawn into a senseless murder on a sundrenched Algerian beach, Camus explored what he termed ‘the nakedness of man faced with the absurd.’ This haunting novel has become a classic for generations to come.”

2. The Map of Love by Ahdaf Soueif

“Spanning three continents and the course of a century,


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The Map of Love traces a transcendent cross-cultural love affair back to its dramatic precursor generations earlier… Combining the romance and intricate narrative of a nineteenth-century novel with a very modern sense of culture and politics—both sexual and international—Ahdaf Soueif has created a thoroughly seductive and mesmerizing tale.” Number of sessions: two Dates: Monday October 17 and Monday November 28 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm Capacity: 25

Special interest groups

27) Bridge

Ziad Yamout Born in Ras Beirut and studied at IC then joined AUB and graduated as a Civil Engineer in 1962.

Last employment was as Director of Physical Plant for 12 years at AUB. Presently retired. Learned to play bridge when he joined the Bridge Club during his graduating year at AUB. Ever since, he has played it for fun and to enjoy his time with his friends. He is neither a champion nor an advanced player of bridge. He just plays it for fun.

This course is a primer on bridge structured for those who have no idea what the game is about. It will combine both demonstrations and actual play to the point where participants can consider themselves bridge players of the beginner’s stage. Beyond this, participants would have to, and be able to, pursue advancement on their own by reading, playing with advanced players and or joining one of the bridge circles proliferated around the town. Number of sessions: six Dates: Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: 10

28) Karate for Seniors

Nabil Al Ayoubi Born in Venezuela, May, 1980. Obtained Medical Doctor degree in Venezuela, 2004, and moved to Lebanon in 2007 after specializing in Internal Medicine.

Obtained a Masters in Epidemiology from AUB in 2010. Graduated as a Neurologist from AUB in 2015. Currently undergoing a sub-specialization in Multiple Sclerosis at AUB (graduation 2017). Started Karate at age of 13 in Venezuela under the instruction of Tanabe Sensei Organization. Member of the Tachira State and National team in Venezuela between 1996 and 1999. 3rd degree Black Belt rank (San-Dan) in 2013 under the mentorship of Hitoshi Kasuya Sensei and Abdallah Saleh Sensei in Beirut, World Shotokan Karate Federation. Currently instructing Juniors and

Modern lifestyle with its stress, lack of physical activity, inappropriate sleep patterns, and unhealthy nutrition has led to many of the physical and mental disorders people suffer from these days. The practice of Karate Do helps mitigate the effects of these risk factors. It can improve muscle power, balance, proprioception, coordination, flexibility, breathing, concentration, and psychological endurance. Karate is a Japanese martial art that strengthens the mind and body, originally designed for self-defense without using any weapon. Nowadays Karate is widely spread as a competitive sport, a mean for effective self-defense, and a discipline for the mind and body. The beauty of Karate lies in its ability to adapt to the individuals regardless of their age, physical, or mental abilities. In this study group, participants will have an introduction to some of the basic Karate techniques, which can be practiced at home or followed up later by formal training.


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Seniors at North Lebanon and AUB Karate Club (CHSC). When not at AUBMC, you can find Nabil teaching Karate, trying to find members to form a rock band (plays electric guitar and piano), or sunk in his laptop trying to help advance the field in Multiple Sclerosis.

Prerequisite: Participants should not have any uncontrolled medical condition in which moderate intensity exercise is contraindicated such as: uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, untreated thyroid disease, untreated rheumatologic disorders, polyarthritis, severe osteoarthritis, renal failure, unstable coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or unstable disc disease. Number of sessions: four Dates: Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Capacity: 12

29) The secret lives of Danish cookies: a mother/daughter cookie baking story telling session!

Anna Maria Michaelsen Anna Maria Michaelsen is a Danish artist / story teller / writer / mother who resides in Beirut, and has lived over 50 years in the Middle East; from Egypt, Yemen,

Syria, Kuwait and Lebanon. She is a bottomless well of history, memories and interconnecting stories and a member of the UfS. Lina Ghaibeh Lina Ghaibeh, one of the creative products of Annamaria M. Ghaibeh, is an animation artist and illustrator, and associate professor at the program of Graphic Design at AUB.

Anna Maria Ghaibeh will be assisted by her daughter Lina Ghaibeh in preparing some delicious and fun traditional Danish Christmas cookies, whilst she entertains you with old time Yuletide memories and other wonderful stories from around the world Number of sessions: one Dates: Thursday, December 8 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: 25

Cultural travel programs

30) Italy Grand Tour: Rome, Florence & Tuscany; Venice & the Northern Lakes

Samir Mahmoud My name is Samir Mahmoud and I'll be your host, guide, and tutor during these culturally exhilarating tours. I am a Cambridge graduate, an

Assistant Professor at the American University of Beirut, and a Renaissance Man. "My role is to immerse you in an exceptional travel experience that will leave you hungry for more." I grew up in Australia (Sydney) and Lebanon and I lived in England (Cambridge & Oxford) for almost seven years. I have a BA in Anthropology

This is the most popular of tours, particularly with university students and the educated public. In this tour of Italy we shall start with the classical world of ancient Rome, Medieval, and then Baroque Rome (including the Coliseum, the Vatican, St. Peter’s Square, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and more). Then we shall explore one of the great moments in Mediterranean history: the Renaissance of Florence under the aegis of the Medici, the birthplace of the Renaissance of Florence. We will use Florence as a base for day trips throughout the rolling hills of Tuscany to visit several Tuscan hilltop towns such as the Gothic town of Siena and the picturesque San Gimignano.


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(with a focus on art & the imagination) and MA in Urban Design & History of Architecture (the urban morphology of Medieval and Renaissance Italian towns) from the University of New South Wales, Australia. I also have an MPhil in Comparative Philosophy & Aesthetics (with a focus on art, aesthetics, & the imagination) and a PhD in Philosophical Aesthetics (medieval Arab/Islamic theories of beauty and art compared with Western theories) both from the University of Cambridge, UK. I have a broad interest in classical philosophy, art & architecture, Christian & Islamic philosophy and mysticism (Sufism), Renaissance philosophy & art, 20th century French and German philosophy, Jungian psychology, and history. I also have extensive inter-faith and cross-cultural dialogue experience. Join me on a most exhilarating and stimulating travel experience.

No trip to Italy is complete without Venice. Venice is a magical city with numerous bridges spanning the canals navigated by gondolas, churches, bustling piazzas, narrow alleyways, silent waters, and of course the famous Carnival of Venice. The trip will end on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Maggiore, where we will explore picturesque garden villas and islands before we briefly explore the bustling city of Milan and its famous Gothic cathedral and Galleria. Dates of the trip: Thursday April 27 until Saturday May 6 (10 days/9 nights). Costs are based on a minimum group of 20 people.

Double room: $2,690

Single room supplement: $650 extra per person ($3,340 total)

Schedule of Payment

A first payment of $690 is due by Friday February 3, 2017.

A second payment of $1,000 is due by Friday March 3, 2017.

The final balance of $1,000 is due by Monday April 3, 2017.

Payments must be made promptly on the due dates.

There will be a cancellation fee of USD 350.00. No cancellation is possible and no refund after MONDAY APRIL 3, 2017. Please note that there will be quite a lot of walking on this trip and the language of instruction will be ENGLISH.

Cost includes: Return airfare, Air-conditioned bus, hotel accommodation at 4 **** hotels based on sharing a twin or double room, hotel transfers, guides, breakfasts, all admissions, one group dinner, and gratuities (it is customary to pay bakhshish to drivers and local guides).

Not included: visas, travel insurance, lunches, dinners, opera concert, and Chianti wine tasting trip (you will have a choice to sign up for this option which costs between $60-$200 depending on which tour you choose – info available in the detailed itinerary), Italian state hotel taxes (4-5 euros per person/night), and other daily personal expenses.

A meeting will be held with participants on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 3:00 pm and March 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm to go over details of the itinerary. The UfS organizes educational travel programs


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abroad to serve an academic component and the community building principle. Although trips are filled on a first come, first serve basis, priority to enroll in these trips is given to members who have been with the UfS for no less than three terms given that they understand the spirit of the program. The trip leader, who is a volunteer, makes the final decision about who participates based on trip logistics especially rooms allocation.

31) UfS hike: Qadisha Valley

Sami Beydoun Sami is currently the co-founder and managing partner of Berytech fund, a venture capital financial institution that invests in Lebanese start-up technology

companies. Hiking is Sami’s passion since early age, and he pursues it every weekend on a regular basis all year round. He hiked most Lebanese regions and has an intimate knowledge of many unmarked trails where natural beauty meets with peace and serenity. He also hiked extensively in the French, Swiss, Italian, and Austrian Alps, as well as some trails in the US. Sami is an avid skier. He was a member of the Lebanese national ski team, and skied for Lebanon at the 1964 winter Olympic games held in Innsbruck, Austria.

The Qadisha valley is about 110km North of Beirut. It is known as the holy valley, and is a UNESCO world heritage site.

It contains two sections: the Qannoubine valley and the Qozhaya valley both with many monasteries and hermits abodes. They are connected with walking trails, starting at an altitude of 1,000m, and going up to 1,500m.

We will hike in the valley of Qannoubine, where we will visit the monastery. The valley has a vegetation of pine and oak trees. The Qadisha river runs through it, to end in Tripoli under the name of Nahr Abou Ali.

We will hike for a total of four hours, at a moderate pace, including many short breaks to admire the views and take pictures, plus a picnic lunch.

The trail is very well maintained, though part of it is rugged and requires proper walking shoes (preferably hiking boots and poles). There will be moderate uphill and downhill which should cause no problems for ordinary fit participants.

Participants must be physically fit to walk four hours (sometimes uphill and downhill), preferably having previously hiked, and with no health problems that might hinder their walk.

What to bring: Proper hiking shoes, hat, sun glasses, sun cream, light jacket or wind breaker, camera, snacks, picnic lunch, one liter of water, a back pack to carry them, walking poles if available.


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Date: Friday, October 7 Time: 8:00 am sharp and return at 5:00 pm. No stops on the way therefore have breakfast before departure and bring your food and water supplies with you. Capacity: 25 Cost: $15 NB: sometimes, and due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications may occur resulting in changes in the initial program.

32) Money museum: Banque Du Liban

This visit is organized under the “Economics and banking” lecture series. Money is an important factor of our civilization and every coin tells a story. Discovering Lebanon’s

history, culture and economy through its money, the Banque Du Liban museum has opened its doors back in November 2013. The museum showcases the following: 1- An old coin collection dating back to the 5th BC until 1517. The first coins which have been used in the Persian period in the Phoenician cities are exhibited at the Museum, along with a rich Hellenistic and Roman collection and a small collection of Byzantine, Arab, Islamic and Crusaders periods. 2- A complete and unique collection of Lebanese banknotes dating back from 1919

until today. Rare and beautiful banknotes tell the history of Lebanon since the French Mandate until present. 3- A collection of international banknotes coming from 246 different countries of which many no longer exist 4- Selection of Ottoman banknotes dating from 1861 to 1918.

The Museum isn’t just an exhibition of money; it's also about interactive games which allow the visitor to learn about money while having fun!

Number of visits: one Date: Thursday, December 1 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am (English); 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (Arabic) Visit program: - 10 minutes Documentary - 40-45 minutes guided tour - Interactive educational games at your own time Cost: free of charge – no transportation Capacity: 30 (2 groups one in Arabic and one in English, same day)


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البلمند سيدة دير زيارة لدير سيدة كفتون و (33

حيث " مدخل الى األيقونة البيزنطية " بعنوانتطبيقا للمحاضرة ،تشرين األول 27الخميس ،زيارةالتأتي هذه

. من األيقونات القيمة ا التي تحوي عدد االديرة الشهيرة والعريقة في لبنانبعض على المشاركون تعرف ي

أيقونات أشهر. 1904 عام فيه فتأسست الرهبنة اما ميالدي، السادس القرن في الدير تأسس :كفتون سيدة يرد

وهي الوجهتين على مرسومة انها في األيقونة هذه أهمية تكمن". كفتون سيدة ايقونة" هي والمعروفة االثرية الدير بالصخر منحوتة وأجران آلبار قديمة تاريخية آثارا ويضم الصخر في الدير بني. الدير كنيسة في معروضة .ترميمها فأعيد الدير قرب مطمورة كنيسة سنوات منذ أكتشف. السادس للقرن تعود ومعصرة ومطحنة

بعدما 1603 سنة افتتاحه اعيد سنة، 900 وعمره السسترسيون الرهبان يد على الدير هذا بني :دالبلمن سيدة دير

القديس كنيسة و واألكبر، األقدم وهي السيدة، رقاد كنيسة: كنيستين الدير يضم. سنة 330 ل الرهبان هجره

بأيقوناته . يعرف الدير أيصا األوسط الشرق فيترميم دون والوحيدة األثرية بجرسيته الدير يعرف. جاورجيوس . عشر والتاسع عشر الرابع القرن بين ما رسمن واللواتي والحلبية الروسية المدرستين الى تنتمي التي الفريدة

تشرين األول: 27نهار الخميس الرحلة التثقيفيةبرنامج

AUBال االنطالق من: 8:00 -

" كفتون سيدة" دير زيارة: 10:00 -

البلمند" سيدة دير " زيارة: 12:00 -

امعة البلمندجفي الفنادق وإدارة السياحة كلية: تناول وجبة الغذاء في 2:00 -

AUB : العودة الى ال6:00 -

Number of visits: one Date: Thursday, October 27 Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Cost: $30 Capacity: 55

34) Literary Trail – This visit will be conducted in Arabic

Following our “Arabic Language” lecture series a “literary trail” will be organized to Baskinta and Ain Al-Qabou. The educational trip will include four literary figures of the area: Mikhail Neaymeh, Abdallah Ghanem and Sleiman Kettaneh from Baskinta in addition to Amin Maalouf from Ain Al-Qabou. We’ll be received by members of their close families who will introduce us to the writers. Number of visits: one Date: Wednesday, September 28 Time: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Itinerary Gathering at AUB at 7:30am. Departure at 8:00 Breakfast stop in Ain Aar Visit 1: Chakhroub (Sannine), burial place of Mikhail Neaymeh. Optional stop at a convent where the nuns sell their local products. Visit 2: Abdallah Ghanem’s Cultural Center & Library Visit 3: Sleiman Kettaneh’s house Lunch in “An-Nahr” restaurant (around 2:00 pm) Visit 4: Ain al-Qabou, hometown of Amin Maalouf Return to Beirut. Arrival around 7pm Each stop should not exceed 45 minutes. Capacity: 60 Cost: $52 per person including guides, lunch and transportation.


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

35) بيار ريشة مع األخيرة الصفحة قصة

Ghada Sadek Abela Born in Beirut in 1964, Ghada studied Advertising and communication at the “Academie Libanaise des beaux Arts”- ALBA.

She is Co-Associate and founder of Atelier d’Art- Advertising agency, where she was the creative and managing director until 2002. Ghada Collaborated through the agency with the OMS, in the first awareness campaign on Aids in 1992 and presented two live programs on LBCI on Aids awareness in December 1992. She is member of the board of “Enfants de Lumiere”, an NGO that aims to assist underprivileged families since 2006. She is the President of the “Pierre Sadek Foundation” since 2014. Ghada Sadek Abela is also a ceramist. She is married to Roy Abela and is a mother of three.

Omar Sadek Omar Sadek is an AUB and LAU graduate with studies in Economics, Political Science, BA in Communication Arts and BA in

Marketing. Omar holds a Masters degree of Science in Media and Communications from the London School of economics and Political Science (LSE.) Omar currently holds the position of Head of Content Development at Impact BBDO in Beirut. Joining the agency in 2007, Omar came with a long list of experience in a wide array of industries as well as being a professor of Media strategies and Creation Strategies at ALBA University. Starting out his professional life in advertising with agencies such as Grey, Omar moved on to become a Marketing Manager and then Director at Future TV network. Along with his many personal business projects, Omar has combined his knowledge of communication, advertising and marketing to found a new department at the Beirut agency dedicated to content development, alternative media and socio-political communication which earned him a medal of recognition from the ministry of Interior for his work on the parliamentary elections in 2009.

.لبنان من كاريكاتوري رسام صادق بيار

شاشات وعلى الصحف في نشرت التي رسومه في واكب السياسي التاريخ مجريات عقود خمس من ألكثر التلفزيون

.والعالم األوسط والشرق لبنان في واإلجتماعي

قرن لنصف مضطرب تاريخ عن فذ ألرشيف األخيرة الصفحة إنها .جديدة ألفية ومطلع

.والمنطقة لبنان لتاريخ نقدية لقراءة عدة مفاتيح أعماله في أعطى

ا لنتشارك شرع الذي الفنان هذا قصة وعمر غادة أوالده مع سوي

.العربي والعالم لبنان في الكاريكاتور فن


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Omar moved on to earning numerous awards in local, regional and international Advertising and communication shows notably for the “Cheyef Halak?” campaign. Omar’s most recent post was as Managing Director of J. Walter Thompson where he managed a multi-disciplinary agency of 50+ people and major clients including Touch, Red Bull, HSBC, Coca Cola..

Number of sessions: one Date: Tuesday, October 11 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Capacity: Unlimited (Open to the public)

36) Life as 'A bazaar of dangerous and smiling chances’

Cecil Hourani I taught economics for the first term in 1940 replacing George Hakim who was ill. Philosophy and political science from 1940-1942 with Charles Malik and

Roger Soltau. Political science and ideas from 1951-1956 with Farid Hanania. In 1956 I went on sabbatical leave to Tunisia but stayed there until 1967 and did not return to AUB. I became Advisor to President Habib Bourguiba from 1956 until 1967. Between 1942 and 1946 I served in the British Army at Middle East Headquarters in Cairo. Between 1946 and 1949 I was Director of the Arab Office in Washington set up to promote the Palestinian cause. After leaving Tunisia in 1967 I have been variously consultant, journalist, and free-lance writer until the present time.

I will talk briefly of what I consider to have been to me the most interesting periods of my life. I will also try to describe the role played by AUB in forming my identity as a British-born Lebanese through my father's role as an AUB graduate in 1890. Number of sessions: one Date: Monday, October 24 Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Capacity: Unlimited (Open to the public)


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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Fall 2016

September 19 to December 9, 2016 Online registration will be open from Monday, August 29 at 10:00 am to Friday, September 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. Please note that the 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. Please note that 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 80 years of

age who has been a paying member for four consecutive terms.

Payment: Members 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 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". Kindly inform the team in advance of the person's name and e-mail contact; and if they are seniors, membership information will be sent to them.

Documents

UfS Fall 2016 --- Program at a Glance