As May unfolds, the AUB campus will be the venue of a fundraising activity, a three-day conference on security in the city, and a trip to South Lebanon sponsored by the Women's League. Also, the annual class reunion for alumni is coming up in July.
As part of the Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2010, a Brave Heart Program fundraising activity will be held on May 10, 11, and 12 near West Hall and on May 13 and 14 on the second floor of AUBMC, facing the cafeteria. In a bid to recognize the efforts of laboratory personnel in patient care, this event will provide a unique opportunity to educate the public on the key role played by clinical laboratory professionals in taking care of patients and helping build a healthier tomorrow.
The Master's programs in Urban Planning and Policy and Urban Design in the Department of Architecture and Design are holding a three-day conference entitled "City Debates 2010: Security [of/in] the City" from May 12 to May 14. The first day will kick off at 4:00 pm with a welcome note in the Maamari Auditorium, followed by the first keynote speaker, Derek Gregory of the University of British Columbia, speaking on "Baghdad Burning? Urban Violence and New Wars." At 9:30 AM the next day, in Architecture Lecture Hall, the first of three panels will take the floor. Panel I, "Constructing Threats;" Panel II, "Drawing Boundaries;" and Panel III, "Planning Security" will be followed by the second keynote speaker, Teresa Caldeira of UC Berkeley. On the final day, Friday, May 14, Panel IV, "Lifestyles of Exclusion," along with Panel V, "Resilience/Transgressions" and the closing panel will cap off the conference.
On a lighter note, the Women's League is organizing a trip to South Lebanon, departing at 8:30 AM on May 19 from Abdel Aziz Street. For reservations, please call Jacqueline Kassis at 03-689357. The price of the trip will include lunch. Places to be visited include the lakes of Ras El Ein, Saint Thomas Church, the Souk and Old Mosque in Tyre, and the Rabab Al Sadr institution for persons with special needs. Don't miss out.
This summer the annual class reunion rolls around once more. AUB and WAAAUB invite this year's celebrating classes to enjoy a weekend full of activities. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy, explore, celebrate, and rediscover the people and places of AUB. Open to members of the classes of '55, '60, '65, '70,'75, '80, '85, '90, '95, '00, and '05, the reunion will take place from Friday, July 2 until Sunday, July 4.
On Friday, AUB will hold a commencement ceremony at 6:00 pm for the classes of 1975 and 1985 who missed out on their graduation ceremony the first time around due to the war. Also, the class of 1985 will be honored for their silver anniversary of graduation. That evening, the reunion gala dinner will take place at the Island Seaside Lounge at the Riviera Hotel at 9:00 pm. Don't miss the chance to spend time with your fellow alumni and friends over a delicious dinner while listening to Manel Malat and her band.
On Saturday at 10:00 am in the Charles Hostler Student Center Cafeteria, the homecoming brunch will be held. This will be a chance for alumni to meet with AUB deans and catch up with friends and faculty members from various AUB faculties and departments. The rest of the day will be a family fun day, with activities for children of all ages including football and basketball games, as well as swimming. On Saturday the Golden Jubilee honoring the class of 1960 on their golden anniversary will also take place, along with guided walking tours of campus hosted by the Visitors' Bureau. Alumni are also welcome to use the AUB Beach and Charles Hostler Center facilities.
Sunday will be blocked off for a day trip to the AUB Farm in the Bekaa, complete with wine tasting at the famous wineries and a traditional Lebanese lunch. Departure is from AUB Medical Gate at 9:00 am. All celebrating classes, their families, and their friends are welcome.
