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04/05/2017
AUST Communication Arts Department Hosts Mrs. Randa Berri
to Lecture on "Women-influencers"
President Hiam Sakr presenting the Shield of Appreciation to Mrs. Randa Berri in the presence of
VP Dr. Riad Sakr & Chairperson Dr. George Farha
Group picture
The Communication Arts Department hosted Mrs.
Randa Berri to give a speech on “Women-influencers:
It’s your time”, on Wednesday 26th of April, in the
presence of President of AUST, Mrs. Hiam Sakr, VicePresident Dr. Riad Sakr, and an avid crowd of media
professionals, faculty members of various departments
and students.
Mr. Antoine Salameh was the moderator; after
welcoming the attendees, he introduced the topic.
President Sakr welcomed Mrs. Berri and said that
Mrs. Berri is a genuine example of the pioneering
Lebanese woman; a woman who had struggled through
endless hardships to accomplish it all, and who had
championed gender and human rights across Lebanon
and the region. “Her voice is well respected and heard;
a living proof of a pioneering Lebanese woman whom
we are all so proud of. We consider it an honor if she
considers AUST her home” President Sakr said. Dr.
George Farha, Chairperson of the Communication
Arts Department, in turn, said that it is difficult to write
about someone of Mrs. Randa Berri’s caliber; an avid
achiever in so many realms, with an endless passion
for hard work, and for sustainable development. Dr.
Farha highlighted the fact that Mrs. Berri and Mrs. Sakr
share the same “values of faith, resilience and strength
needed to build the youth of our nation for a better
tomorrow. They both seek to empower the youth for
public good. They seem to chant in unison: “ Lebanese
Women! It is your time! make the change !” Dr. Farha
said. A short film that highlights some of the most
important achievements of Mrs. Berri was screened.
In her speech, Mrs. Berri shared her experience
and struggle to accomplish so much in a country full
of turmoil, injustice equality between genders and
strife. “We refuse to die, and we will breathe the air
they wanted to cut from us” she said. “We stood tall
and showed the world that our faith and will to live are
strong; we will create joy out of pain and move on.” She
continued; “I am not the only one. I have my family, my
husband who supported me along the way. Partners
need to help each other and fortify each other. These
experiences changed my perspective on life. ” She
ended her speech by exhorting all to join hands for the
betterment of this country, saying, “we have a duty; we
must learn to unite and work together for our well-being
as a nation.”
The students had the chance to exchange thoughts and
ask their questions during the Q& A session, addressing
the students with the following words: “ the youth must
act immediately and believe in themselves. Have faith,
work hard and build skills and get education.”
At the end of the event, President Sakr presented Mrs.
Randa Berri with AUST’s Shield of Appreciation, which
was followed by a group picture.
AUST Hosts Dr. Donald Thomas, US NASA Astronaut
VP Dr. Riad Sakr presenting sculptured wooden cedar
to NASA Astronaut Dr. Donald Thomas in the presence of President Hiam Sakr
For the first time in Lebanon, a renowned US NASA astronaut
is invited to share with an avid crowd his experience and
adventures in space. This feat was accomplished by the
American University of Science and Technology (AUST);
it welcomed US NASA astronaut Dr. Donald Thomas at
the UNESCO Palace to give a motivational lecture on
“Overcoming obstacles to achieve your dream in life”. The
Event started with the Lebanese Anthem and was followed
by two documentaries on space and AUST. Afterwards,
Dr. Zouhair Attieh, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences
welcomed the attendees and the guest speaker. Then,
US NASA astronaut Dr. Donald Thomas presented a very
interactive presentation in which he shared his life lessons,
secrets, and his experiences. By “keeping [his] eyes on the
stars,” Dr. Thomas – despite the constant rejection – was
able to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming an astronaut.
The lecture was motivational and inspirational, especially
to the over 800 high school students and AUST alumni.
By showing pictures of his time in space and going into
details of his four experiences of living in a space shuttle,
Dr. Thomas intrigued the attendees and offered to answer
their questions and take pictures with them. President Hiam
Sakr and VP Riad Sakr presented Dr. Donald Thomas with
a beautifully sculptured wooden Cedar tree and a book on
Lebanese Phoenician and Modern History.
CAMPUS NEWS
Snapshots from US NASA Astronaut's Visit
Dean Dr. Zouhair Attieh giving the welcoming speech
AUST Wins 1st Place in NDU Inter-University Finance Competition
2017's Spring Semester witnessed AUST's first invitation
and victory to the 2nd annual NDU Inter-university
Finance Competition featuring the top business schools
of the country.
The competition took place on Friday, April 21st at the Issam
Fares Hall on the NDU campus. Teams consisting of 3
undergraduate students from 6 prestigious local universities
fought for first place, namely, AUB, AUST, LAU, NDU, UA,
and USEK. Elie Khairallah, Said Baghdadi and Lynn Sayegh
represented AUST and were tasked with answering 30
strictly timed questions revolving around multiple sections
and areas of finance: 5 easy, 15 average, and 10 hard level.
Questions ranged from beginner and intermediate level
corporate finance to investment and portfolio management
as well as derivative instruments; topics that AUST students
have rigorously tackled in their program.
Thanks to AUST'S robust curriculum and the guidance
of our esteemed Mr. Antoine Aouad, Chairperson of the
Accounting Department, instructor, and team’s supervisor,
and Dr. Robert Gharios, Chairperson of the Finance
Department and the Assistant Dean of the Faculty of
Business and Economics, the team proudly achieved a
resounding victory; NDU came second, and LAU third.
Dr. Toufic Haidamous, Coordinator of the Interior Design
Department and instructor at the Arts and Design Department
of AUST, had the pleasure present the department at the
12th EAD Conference, where he presented his research
paper entitled “Rethinking the Role of Design within the
Technological Advancement in Biomimetics and SynBio”. The
conference was held in the historical venue of the Faculty
of Architecture in Valle Giulia, located at the border of Villa
Borghese, the greatest public park in the centre of Rome.
During the three-day conference, the participants were
engaged in an interdisciplinary debate and had the opportunity
to share ideas and research experiences with the EAD
Community, as well as the international leading thinkers
in design, who introduced a range of different ways of
approaching the next future: Derrick De Kerchove described
his personal vision of next in the field of Design, society and
technology; Maurizio Montalti (Officina Corpuscoli) gave his
exploration on the discipline of design that aims to investigate
and reflect upon contemporary culture, thereby creating new
opportunities and visions for both the creative industry and
a broader social spectrum; Gavin Munro presented how his
practice (Full Grown) challenges the way we create products,
as well as how we see the artifacts surrounding ourselves,
often replacing the natural environment; Nicolas Nova (Geneva
School of Art) shared his approach on reflecting on the next
future, practicing research on the new media practices, design
fiction and speculative design as co-founder of The Near
Future Laboratory, a research organization based in Europe
and California; Anna Pellizzari (Executive Director at Material
Dr. Toufic Haidamous
Dr. Haidamous with Dr. Dario Martini and Dr. Isabella Loddo
ConneXion Italia) is one of the most inspiring women in the
Italian design scenario and she focused on the importance
of innovative materials for the next design generation; Arturo
Vittori (Architecture and Vision, Warka Water) showed how
merging cutting edge technologies together with ancient
traditions can result in projects on the edge between Art and
Science that address to the most urgent needs of our society.
In one of the parallel sessions in the track, Design for Next
Technology, Dr. Toufic Haidamous presented his research
paper that summarizes the findings of his doctoral studies
conducted at the Istituto Universitario Academico di Venezia
(IUAV) in which he rethought the role of design in humanizing
biotechnology by investigating the applications of biomimetics
and their innovative attributes, on one hand, and by
addressing social implications of SynBio (Synthetic Biology),
on the other hand. Comparison of both applications and
implications highlighted the convergences and divergences
in the role of design for the current and next technology in
Biomimetics and SynBio.
All the research papers accepted and presented in the
conference will be promoted and disseminated through
publication of the conference proceedings. To date, The
European Academy of Design has hosted 12 international
conferences and has been publishing in the refereed journal,
The Design Journal.
All the participants and speakers enjoyed the 12th EAD
Conference that encouraged discussions across traditional
boundaries between practice and theory, and among
disciplines defined by working media, materials, and areas
of application.
Dr. Toufic Haidamous- Coordinator
Interior Design Department
VP Dr. Riad Sakr and Chairperson Antoine Aouad with the winning team
All teams competed fiercely and all universities featured
strong candidates in a fair competition. The team would like
to thank AUST for everything. Hopefully, AUST students
will continue to reflect their strong educational background
in future competitions as well as in the workplace.
Elie Khairallah
The Arts & Design Department of AUST Participates in the 12th
EAD-European Academy of Design Conference - Sapienza University of Rome
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CAMPUS NEWS
American University of Science and Technology
294 School Students Attend AUST 6th Open Day
AUST organized its 6th Open Day for 294 school students
from 6 different schools, namely, La Cite Culturelle School,
European Lebanese School, Carmel St. Joseph, Harriri 2
School, Madame Aoun Official School, and Notre Dame
Des Anges School.
AUST aims through these open days to provide school
students with all necessary information needed to prepare
for their future careers; hence, the choice of a university.
The students were apprised of tailored career guidance
and internship opportunities, accredited programs, the
wide range of options available at AUST; information that
will ensure that they are uniquely prepared to meet the
challenges of life after university.
The Open Day was a great opportunity to come and see
AUST, and find out about student life from the people
who know it best: the faculty and students. The students
explored the campus, learned more about the range of
degrees available and asked questions about admissions,
new majors and job prospects. The day included a visit to
the different departments, labs, and campus facilities. The
students enjoyed the practical activities as to extracting
DNA, analyzing Aspirin, looking for evidences at a crime
scene, interacting with Robots and Computers, learning
about Biomedical Engineering, and learning about hacking
and computer games; they also attended workshops
on design, did radiobroadcasting and recording TV
news, learned about social media and its importance in
advertising nowadays, experienced marketing strategies,
and solved math riddles, IQ challenges and were
entertained with games.
The students and their teachers left AUST with memorable
experiences and extensive knowledge of the different
majors offered at AUST.
organized its 6th Open Day for 294 school students from
6 different schools, namely, La Cite Culturelle School,
European Lebanese School, Carmel St. Joseph, Harriri
2 School, Madame Aoun Official School, and Notre Dame
Des Anges School.
AUST aims through these open days to provide school
students with all necessary information needed to prepare
for their future careers; hence, the choice of a university.
The students were apprised of tailored career guidance
and internship opportunities, accredited programs, the
wide range of options available at AUST; information that
will ensure that they are uniquely prepared to meet the
challenges of life after university.
The Open Day was a great opportunity to come and see
AUST, and find out about student life from the people
who know it best: the faculty and students. The students
explored the campus, learned more about the range of
degrees available and asked questions about admissions,
new majors and job prospects. The day included a visit to
the different departments, labs, and campus facilities. The
students enjoyed the practical activities as to extracting
DNA, analyzing Aspirin, looking for evidences at a crime
scene, interacting with Robots and Computers, learning
about Biomedical Engineering, and learning about hacking
and computer games; they also attended workshops
on design, did radiobroadcasting and recording TV
news, learned about social media and its importance in
advertising nowadays, experienced marketing strategies,
and solved math riddles, IQ challenges and were
entertained with games.
The students and their teachers left AUST with memorable
experiences and extensive knowledge of the different
majors offered at AUST.
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CAMPUS NEWS
AUST Exhibits Winning Project at IoT Lebanese Conference at USJ
Hady Zanbarakji and Elie Kfoury won the
Alfa and Ericsson IoT Competition with the
project entitled “IoTrust: eHealth monitoring
& reporting device”. They were invited by
Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ)
to exhibit their winning project in the IoTLeb: Internet of Things Made for Lebanon
– First IoT Seminar in Lebanon. Mr. Michel
Owayjan, Chairperson of the Department
of Mechatronics Engineering at AUST,
and Mr. David Khoury, Instructor at the
Department of Computer Science at AUST
accompanied the students to the conference
in Mar Roukouz, Lebanon. The conference
was very well attended with over a 1000
attendees with 14 renowned speakers and
big companies in the IoT sector in Lebanon.
The students got a big attention at the
exhibit and many investors were interested
in developing the project into a start-up.
Both students demonstrated high level of
professionalism and expertise.
The Teaching Diploma Program at AUST
Hosts a Workshop for the National Youth Service Week
National Youth Service Week (NYSW), is a coordinated
annual event which gathers young people around Lebanon to
conduct community service, service learning, and youth voice
activities that benefit their communities, their villages, and
Lebanon. Activities are organized each April to help mark the
celebrations and engage youth, making it the largest annual
celebration of young volunteers. This event is organized by
Volunteer for Lebanon in partnership with AUST and under
the patronage of the Ministry for Youth and Sports. More than
40 youth projects will participate this year.
The Teaching Diploma Program at AUST hosted a workshop
for school teachers, national NGO Leaders and community
service pioneers to train people on becoming project
evaluators, encourage people to get involved in youth
volunteering, and highlight the objectives of the National
Youth Service Week. As a partner, AUST TD Program will
be involved in youth service projects, and will be hosting the
celebration event held under the patronage of the Ministry
of Youth and Sports. Chairperson of the Department of
Mathematics, Hiba Othman, welcomed the audience and
started her presentation by saying that the vision of AUST
is to “create diverse learning opportunities that empower
people of all ages to build stronger communities”. It is under
this context that AUST’s TD Program selected to partner
with Volunteer for Lebanon for this event. Dr. Patricia Nabti,
from Volunteer for Lebanon, then explained the elements of
a good project and the different forms of volunteering. An
open discussion followed. The workshop ended with a set of
recommendations, and particpants thanking AUST for their
hospitable reception.
OAO Hosts Zeiss Innovations Seminar Chairperson of the Department of
Mechatronics Engineering
Presents a Paper at the EEETEM 2017
Conference - Lebanese University
As part of the continuous collaboration
between IDOL and AUST, Zeiss arranged for
a conference by the esteemed speaker Mr.
Andreas Herrmann, Zeiss Marketing Manager
and Trainer for the Middle East and North
Africa. Mr. Herrmann came back for a second
visit to continue his presentation on the Latest
Technologies of Ophthalmic Lenses on March
28, 2017. Mr. Andreas Herrmann shared the
percentages of patients that are in the Drive
Safe Lenses that also benefit immensely from
the intermediate and the near vision function.
The advantages of the Drive Safe Lenses
were reiterated. These lenses provide less
spherical aberration and better intermediate
and enhanced distance driving at night. Mr.
Herrmann was very explicit in his explanations
as to the different technologies and advances
that Zeiss has as a company. Zeiss in
collaboration with IDOL is planning a field trip
for our 3rd year Optometry students to visit Zeiss
Aalen headquarters and benefit from a factory
tour and a chance to see the Zeiss museum.
The Optics and Optometry Department is
thankful for the support of the Executive
Council especially President Hyam Sakr for
her continuous support in these seminars and
her incessant attempts to give the students an
international flavor by encouraging educational
trips and ties with experts from overseas.
Dr. Joanne Nassar, Chairperson Optics &
Optometry Department
The Optics and Optometry Department, Zahle,
has just furnished their first clinical room as part
of the Laboratory and Departmental furnishings
at AUST- Zahle. The Optics and Optometry
Department, Achrafieh has been working really
hard on supporting the Optics and Optometry
students at Zahle Campus, especially in
establishing new first time courses for the
major, and organizing seminars, and monthly
meetings with the students on campus. The
Department has been flourishing under the
guidance and support of the Campus Director Mr.
Charbel Boustany and the massive efforts of the
Department of Optics and Optometry Achrafieh,
under the supervision of Dr. Joanne Nassar. The
receipt of this new equipment is ground breaking
for the students and staff, who will be able to
examine and perform diagnostic ocular testing
on patients with state-of-the-art equipment. The
clinical exam room has been furnished with top
of the line auto refractor, phoropter, trial frame
set, prism sets, slit lamp, retinosocope and
ophthalmoscope for the accurate examination
and diagnosis of patients. We are thankful for
the support of the Executive Council especially
our President Mrs Hiam Sakr, and all the people
who made this acquisition possible.
Dr. Joanne Nassar, Chairperson of Optics
& Optometry Department
The Faculty of Engineering at the American
University of Science & Technology participated
in the Third International Conference on
Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Telecommunications
Engineering,
and
Mechatronics (EEETEM 2017) that was held
at the Faculty of Engineering of the Lebanese
University, Hadath, Lebanon on April 26-28, 2017
through the presentation of a research paper and
chairing a regular session. Mr. Michel Owayjan,
Chairperson of the Department of Mechatronics
Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at
AUST presented a paper entitled “Interactive
Face Robot”. The paper was co-authored
with Fady Elias Sleiman, Hasan Ezzidine, and
Nourhane Haidar (Graduate CCE students at
AUST). In addition to presenting research work,
Mr. Owayjan chaired Session 3 (Modeling and
Design, and Mechatronics) were four papers
were presented by different researchers from all
over the world. The conference acceptance rate
was 48% and involved 53 different nationalities
with many keynote speakers.
Graphic Design students of class GD300
were asked to create a campaign that
would convince the potential users to
shift from powder to Persil gel product.
The students worked on their campaign
projects under the supervision of their
instructor Ms. Joelle Chebli; these projects
were presented on CDs to the Community
Manager of Persil. The client was truly
impressed by the work that has been
presented by the participating teams; the
work of the winning teams is going to be
displayed on Persil social media platforms.
Good luck to all!
Optics and Optometry Department
AUST Graphic Design Students
at AUST Zahlé Receives Full
Participate in Persil Gel Competition
Examination Clinical Room
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American University of Science and Technology
The Chairman of Radiologic Sciences, Dr. Achraf Al Faraj, Presents Two
of his Latest Research Results in the Prestigious “European Molecular
Imaging Meeting” in Cologne, Germany
As the only participant from Lebanon
and Arab countries, Dr. Al Faraj got the
acceptance from the European Society of
Molecular Imaging (ESMI) to present two of
his latest research results in the 12th annual
European Molecular Imaging Meeting (EMIM
2017) that was held this year from 5 to 7 April
2017, in Cologne, Germany.
The ESMI is providing an interdisciplinary
platform for knowledge exchange in the
field of Imaging Science covering basic
sciences, translational aspects as well as
clinical applications.
In his first presentation entitled “Efficient
theranostic of Cancer Stem Cells using
combined delivery of drug-conjugated
SWCNTs nanocarriers”, Dr. Al Faraj
suggested that combined delivery of
Salinomycin and Paclitaxel chemotherapeutic
drugs via biocompatible and optimized
SWCNTs nanocarriers provides encouraging
results for improved diagnosis and therapy of
actively targeted Breast Cancer Stem Cells,
holding great potential for effective breast
cancer treatment.
In this second presentation entitled “Targeting
and Noninvasive MR Imaging of IL4Rα
Asthma Biomarker in the Lung using magnetic
nanocarriers” presented a novel approach
to target an asthma biomarker in the lung
by developing an anti-IL4Rα conjugated
nanocarriers that was shown to enhance the
delivery of the antibodies specifically to the
site of lung inflammation and better control
lung inflammation with a much lower side
effect to alternative ordinary approaches.
A year ago, many investors had given up on
Apple, whose stock price had fallen more
than 30 percent from its 2015 peak. Apple’s
once-unstoppable growth had come to a
crashing halt: The number of iPhones sold
was down 13 percent, and the company
posted its first revenue decline in 13 years.
Today, Apple’s business remains sluggish,
but that hasn’t stopped investors. Shares of
the tech giant — the most valuable company
in the United States by market value — have
repeatedly hit new highs this year. On Friday,
they closed at $143.65, up nearly 60 percent
from last May’s trough.
“Everyone expects Apple to cure cancer with
their next product launch,” said Kevin Landis,
chief executive of Firsthand Funds, who
has managed tech-focused mutual funds
through many ups and downs. Investors will
get more data about Apple’s performance,
and perhaps some clues about its future,
on Tuesday, when the company reports its
results for the financial quarter that ended
in March. Analysts expect the company to
report a slight increase in iPhone sales and
overall revenue.
Apple declined to comment ahead of its
earnings report. Mr. Landis sold most of
Firsthand’s Apple position near last year’s
bottom, but he said he had no regrets
despite the stock’s recent gains. He expects
Apple to continue churning out incremental
improvements rather than shake up the
industry. The biggest change in last fall’s
iPhone 7, he noted, was the elimination of
the headphone jack.
Apple is expected to make more exciting
updates in its next high-end iPhone, including
a high-resolution screen that covers the
phone’s entire face. But the company has
also suggested that much of its future growth
will come from services like Apple Music,
Apple Pay and the cut that Apple takes from
application sales and subscriptions in the
app store.
Apple executives, who are fond of using
the word “revolutionary” to describe their
products, have also acknowledged some
missteps. After watching iPad unit sales
spiral downward for 12 quarters in a
row, the company introduced a cheaper
model in March to win over schools that
were flocking to Chromebooks. Apple is
also likely to update its Pro models for
businesses this year.
“We made something bold that we thought
would be great for the majority of our Mac
Pro users. And what we discovered was that
it was great for some and not others,” Philip
Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president for
marketing, said at the meeting. “We’re sorry
for that, what happened with the Mac Pro,
and we’re going to come out with something
great to replace it.”
The company is developing augmented
reality technology, including eyeglasses
that will overlay real objects with digital
ones. Some expect a rudimentary form
of augmented reality to show up in the
next iPhone.
The Food and Drug Administration approved
the first drug to treat a severe form of multiple
sclerosis, a nervous system disease that
harms the brain's ability to communicate
with the rest of the body, offering hope to
patients who previously had no other options
to combat a relentless disease that leads to
paralysis and cognitive decline.
The new drug, called Ocrevus, is sold
by the company Genentech and can be
given through an intravenous infusion by
a health professional.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) approved Ocrevus to treat primary
progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) as
well as more common relapsing forms of MS.
Both diseases are characterized by cognitive
decline and weakness. People with MS
undergo periods of relapses and remissions,
and the cycle can harm mental and physical
function. An estimated 15% of people with
MS will have PPMS, in which they have
steady declines in function usually without
relapses or remissions. In clinical trials,
people with MS who took Ocrevus had lower
relapse rates and less disability compared to
people taking another drug for the disease.
In a study of 732 people with PPMS, the drug
slowed the men and women's worsening
symptoms better than a placebo. Though the
drug does not halt disease progression for
people with PPMS, it remains the first and
only drug approved the condition.
Apple’s Stock Races Ahead as Investors Bet on New iPhones
F.D.A. Approves First Drug to Treat Severe Multiple Sclerosis
Ultimate Helena Bonham Carter Movies
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: Evil
Judge Turpin lusts for the beautiful wife of a London barber
and transports him to Australia for a crime he did not commit.
Returning after 15 years and calling himself Sweeney Todd,
the now-mad man vows revenge, applying his razor to unlucky
customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett, who
uses them in her meat-pie shop. Though many fall to his blade,
he will not be satisfied until he slits Turpin's throat.
- Fight Club: A depressed man suffering from insomnia meets
a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden and soon finds
himself living in his squalid house after his perfect apartment
is destroyed. The two bored men form an underground club
with strict rules and fight other men who are fed up with their
mundane lives. Their perfect partnership frays when Marla, a
fellow support group crasher, attracts Tyler's attention.
- The King's Speech: England's Prince Albert must
ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech
impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband
to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel
Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him
overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops
between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means
to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence.
- A Room with a View: In this British drama based on
the novel by E.M. Forster, Lucy Honeychurch, a young
Englishwoman, is touring Italy with her older cousin. At a
hotel in Florence, Lucy meets the charming and free-spirited
George Emerson. Although intrigued by George, once she's
back in England Lucy ponders settling down with the wealthy,
staid Cecil Vyse. When George reappears in her life, Lucy
must decide between him and Cecil.
- All the Harry Potter Movies she was in: Harry Potter
is a British-American film series based on the Harry Potter
novels by author J. K. Rowling. The series is made up of
eight movies that chronicle Harry’s fight against the dark
lord Voldemort.
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SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
AUST Ranks 4th out of 28 Participants in the Beirut Corporate Games
On the 22nd and 23rd of April, AUST had
the chance to participate in the Beirut
Corporate Games that was celebrating its
10th anniversary, at Jamhour School. With
a high spirit of sportsmanship and total fun,
AUST were able to climb the podium more
than once, leading to great success.
The amazing Ahmad El Lahib was the star
in the games, grabbing 6 medals out of 6
games. He was the first in the Bag Race,
where Mia Hachem finished 3rd; both of
them were teamed up in the Three Legged
Race and finished 2nd. As for the 4x100 m
Race and Long jump, Ahmad finished 2nd,
and 3rd in the Bicycle Challenge. As for the
wall climbing, Majd Meouchy finished 1st
and Ahmad El Lahib finished 2nd.
Adding to all of that, AUST staff teamed
up in three games, finishing 1st in Grass
Volleyball with the team of Ghasan
Inter-AUST Tournament
It has been a long time since AUST Court
had this much of crowd!
On the 19th of April, the Inter AUST Tournament
that was going on throughout the last 2
semesters came to an end with wonderful
final games that were organized by the SAO.
The event started with the Lebanese
Anthem. The 1st game was played between
the two finalists AA Juniors and the Alumni.
Both teams showed a very high level of
performance and ended with the Alumni
grabbing the title by winning 11-7. The
university was proud to have their old
students back at the campus and showing a
high level of sportsmanship; Said Daher was
selected as the MVP of the Tournament.
The 2nd game was played between KS Juniors
and Zahlé to determine who will finish 3rd; KS
Juniors successfully grabbed the win, at the
half- time our Crazy Dunkers team led by the
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amazing Ahmad Al-Lahib performed a great
show to entertain the crowd.
The last game was played between Ashrafieh
Juniors and Zahlé to determine who will be
the champion in basketball. After having
Zahlé titled as champions for 2 years in a
row, Ashrafieh were able to finish with the
win, and Andrew I. Rizk was selected as the
MVP of the Tournament.
In Ping Pong, Coach Ousama Houmsi
organized the Inter AUST Ping Pong
Tournament among AUST branches. Raya
Halbi finished 1st, and Viniane Danaf finished
second; as for the men, Bassel Ezzeldine
finished 1st, Jihad Hajj finished 2nd, while
Abdul Aziz Arakji and Ahmad Sati finished 3rd.
At the end of the event, Mr. Ziad Saade
distributed the awards to the winners and
thanked all the staff coaches and players for
making this event a great success.
Kordahi, Geroge Kordahi, Joe Kassouf,
and Francois Tarabay. As for the Tug of
War, Mia Hachem, Aya Maria Aoun, May
Sleiman, Elie Eid, Charbel Diab, Antonios
Habib, and Mohammad Mtairek finished
3rd; the same result was achieved in the
Fitness Challenge with the team of Elie
Eid, Mia Hachem, Aya Maria Aoun, Elia
Diab, and Majd Meouchy.
As for the singulars, Coach Amer Naow
finished 1 st in the Tennis games; the
same results was achieved by Majd
Meouchy in Arm Wrestling, and Marc
Obeid in Gran Turismo 6. Whereas
Mohamad Habashi finished 2 nd in the
Chess games, aslo Mouayad El Azem
finished 2 nd in the IQ Test. At last, in the
Free Throw games, Nabil Derboghesian
finished 3 rd, and Bassam Nohra also
finished 3 rd in the Squash games.
AUST- Sidon Participates in the 1st
Sidon International Marathon
AUST- Sidon participated in the 1st Sidon
International Marathon that was held
on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Over 15,000
participants from all over the world took part
in the marathon, including students from
AUST Sidon. AUST Sidon occupied the first
stand in the race. Apples, bananas, juice and
water were distributed by AUST students to
the participants. Music was also played to the
delight of the participants. The marathon had
many phases: 1 KM, 3 KM, 7 KM, 21 KM and
42 KM races. It was a huge success to be
repeated in the coming years.
AUST Basketball Team to the Finals
On the 25th of April, AUST’s
Basketball men’s team had one
of the toughest games against
LCU in the Lebanese University
Basketball
Championship.
The team grabbed the win,
reaching the finals with a score
of 120 points to the 83 points
that LCU scored. The MVP
was Karim Jadayel who led his
team to the win.
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IQ Test
1. A spy is trying to send a secret message, we're trying to decode his message,
we need your help!
If (shnoppy droppy groppy) means (mission dangerously executed)
And (swappy trappy droppy) means (abort mission immediately)
And (drippy groppy wippy) means (plan executed successfully)
Then what does "shnoppy" mean?
2. Find the missing number: 200, 188, 152, 80, 8, ???
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LIGHTER SIDE
Horoscopes
ARIES March 21 - April 19
Your social life looks like it will be very busy at this time.
Reaching out to others can encourage you to get to know
certain people better, whether in terms of a business
relationship or a budding romance. Also, you might feel moved to
make a decision regarding a creative venture. If you've already put
this off for too long, this could be the week you get started. Finally, a
shimmering blend of energies midweek could be perfect for romance.
TAURUS April 20 - May 20
As Mercury pushes ahead on May 3, it could coincide with a
jolt of awareness that enables you to come to terms with an
issue that has confused you for some time. This revelation
could lead to inner change and a chance to transform thoughts and
feelings so that they're aligned more closely with the outcome you
desire. Also, a lovely link between the Sun and Neptune can be
perfect for a first date or rekindling the flame of romance.
LEO July 23 - August 22
A powerful lunar phase midweek can be an opportunity to
make a decision about a key ambition. If this is something
you've put off recently, events could act as a catalyst,
motivating you to step outside your comfort zone. And with Mercury
forging ahead in your sector of travel, go easy for a few more days.
Delays can still occur for a little while after Mercury turns direct. On
another note, you may have a very tender spot for a co-worker.
VIRGO August 23 - September 22
SAGITTARIUS November 22 - December 21
A surprise invitation could encourage you to explore new
leisure options, and if they include a dash of danger and
some thrills and spills, you'll be even more enthused. You
could find that a relationship that seemed to have stalled now begins
to look livelier. You and another could have great chemistry, but
at this stage it might be best to keep things lighthearted. Finally,
comfort food could call out to you, so go easy.
CAPRICORN December 22 - January 19
Though you know you should be careful with your money, a
lively blend of energies could encourage you to spend the
cash anyway. And with Mercury turning direct and forging a
link with innovative Uranus, you might be attracted to a new gadget
that could revolutionize your life. However, if it really is on expensive
side, it likely won't hurt you to wait. On a tender note, the middle to
the end of the week can be perfect for a delectable date.
The Sun continues through your leisure sector, encouraging
you to take the time to explore your hobbies and passions.
A lovely blend of energies this week could also encourage
a new romance. And, if you're willing to make the first move, a first
date could be delightful. Any delays related to your home or family
may now begin to ease. When it comes to staying healthy, exercise
that keeps you flexible is key.
This week's good news is that your ruler Mercury pushes
forward on May 3 in your sector of friendship and community.
This could coincide with an unexpected opportunity that
you may have turned down earlier, much to your chagrin. It seems
that it may come around again for you, and this would be the time to
grab it. On another note, listening to your intuition or dreams could
bring guidance on a career matter.
LIBRA September 23 - October 22
A friend or loved one could spring a surprise on you,
particularly midweek. If a plan has seemed set in stone, things
could change over the days ahead and require you to be
flexible. With Mercury pushing ahead in your sector of relating, there will
likely be fewer misunderstandings and more chances for constructive
exchanges. Much as you may want to reach out and help others, you'll
need to be firm if you need time to recharge your batteries.
AQUARIUS January 20 - February 18
With a focus on your home and family sector, you may feel
like taking a step back from life and enjoying a little selfcare. This can be very good for you, as you've probably
had a very busy few weeks and need this chance to unwind. In
addition, Mercury turns direct midweek, which can allow you to push
ahead with any projects that have been on the back burner. At the
same time, an exciting opportunity could open up for you.
CANCER June 22 - July 22
A Quarter Moon can encourage you to move in new circles,
even if your values and ideals differ widely. Opening your mind
to new ideas can lead to new friendships and opportunities
you may never have considered before. Also, with Mercury pushing
forward in your sector of career and ambition, you may find that the
pace speeds up regarding a business venture or career plan. Even
so, it would be just as well to expect the unexpected around May 3.
SCORPIO October 23 - November 21
Be prepared for one or two disruptions this week that could
actually work in your favor. An unexpected event could jolt you
out of your complacency and encourage you to get moving in
order to salvage an opportunity or embrace an idea that has positive
consequences for you. With Mercury pushing forward as of May 3,
you may find that delays at work or concerning computing equipment
gradually sort themselves out, enabling you to get on with the job.
GEMINI May 21 - June 21
Crossword
Across
1. Cinderella's dance
5. Fable
9. Must, informally
14. Region
15. Oh, dear!
16. Monsters
17. Fraudulent scheme
18. Go by taxi
19. Assumed name
20. Artillery shell fragments
22. Sergeant's command (2
wds.)
23. Ancestry
25. Allow
26. Ziti and macaroni
30. Fourth letter
31. Opposite
34. ____ Moore of "A Few
Good Men"
38. Foolish
39. Shad delicacy
40. One-____ (biased)
41. Country singer ____
McEntire
42. ____ revolution
44. Biol., e.g.
45. Squeal
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PISCES February 19 - March 20
Although Mercury forges ahead midweek after its retrograde
phase, it might be just as well to avoid splurging and
impulsive spending, particularly over the next two weeks.
A lovely aspect could encourage you and another to draw closer,
perhaps as a result of confiding in each other. Whether this is a
friendship or romance, you could find that something special develops
between you that leads to a strong and supportive bond in the future.
46. RR stop
49. Knitting rods
52. Building cement
54. Tavern
59. Baseball blunder
60. Cinch
61. Moved quickly
62. Make amends
63. Peak
64. Burden
65. Married again
66. Dress in
67. Exclusively
Down
1. Freshwater fish
2. Curved doorway
3. Shakespearean monarch
4. Tibetan monk
5. Corrosion layer
6. E.T., e.g.
7. Soup dipper
8. Compass pt.
9. Pointed beard
10. Leer
11. Test
12. Pester
13. Resource
Hard
21. Platter
22. Mellows
24. Farewell, to Pierre
26. Duo
27. Prince Charles's sister
28. Pierce
29. Songstress ____ Turner
32. Bert's buddy
33. Lawn material
34. Grime
35. Revise
36. Brunch, e.g.
37. At leisure
40. Stockpile
42. Froster
43. More sharply inclined
44. Trapped
46. Greasy streak
47. Pastry
48. Directional symbol
50. Prom
51. Andean animal
53. Quality of sound
55. Capital of Norway
56. "Once ____ a time..."
57. Official stamp
58. Water whirl
60. Cut wood