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25/02/2016
Congratulations AUST
AUST Wins
1
st
Place in the Annual Universities CFA Institute
Research Challenge Held at AUB
The Team Will Be Representing Lebanon in CFA Society
Competitons in Chicago, USA
The winning CFA team with their instructor Mr. Antoine Aouad
The Chairperson of the Finance Department at
AUST, Dr. Robert Gharios, and Mr. Antoine Aouad
successfully supervised the Finance team and
guided their expedition at the 5th Annual Universities
CFA Research Challenge. The Department is
extremely proud to announce the huge success
accomplished, for the second time, on February
11th, 2016 by the team in the competition that
was hosted by AUB. Two teams from Lebanon
competed against each other: The American
University of Beirut (AUB) and the American
University of Science and Technology (AUST).
Both teams submitted on January 25th, 2016, their
anonymously written reports concerning the equity
valuation of Almarai Company to the Lebanese
CFA Society, organizers of the event. Almarai
is a food company established in Riyadh in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Following the submission of the written report,
both teams defended their findings in a 10-minute
oral presentation and 10-minute Q&A session in
front of a professional jury consisted of: Ms. Maya
Mantash, Ms. Rita Beiruty, Mr. Alaa Ghanem,
Mr. Shadi Salman, and Mr. Samer Dada. The
CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual
global competition that offers university students
practical tutoring and intensive training in financial
analysis. Students work in groups to research
and analyze a publicly traded company in their
local or in any other regional markets. The team
members have the right to conduct personal
meetings with the said company’s management.
Then, the teams are expected to write a research
report complemented by an oral presentation
in order to defend the analysis to a jury panel
composed of industry professionals. Each year,
thousands of university students participate in the
CFA Institute Research Challenge, and interact
with investment professionals and top firms for
the purpose of obtaining real-world experience
in equity analysis, research report writing, along
with presentation skills.
The first CFA Institute Research Challenge
competition took place in 2002 and was hosted by
the New York Society of Security Analysts involving
just five teams from New York. Ever since then,
the competition has been rapidly growing and now
involves tens of thousands of students from over
800 universities in more than 55 countries.
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a threestage competition: local, regional and global.
Teams from local universities compete against
The winning team during their presentation
each other for the first place. The winner then
advances to the regional competition, and once
again the winner of the regional will advance to
compete globally. Both the regional and global
competitions are to be hosted by the CFA Society
and will take place between April 12th and April 15th
in Chicago, USA. To represent Lebanon AUST,
the winning team, will be going to Chicago in April
for the regional competition. We highly encourage
and motivate the team to outperform all other
regional teams hoping that they maintain the high
level of enthusiasm and perseverance they started
with from early October 2015 until the end of the
regional and hopefully the global competition.
The Finance Department, on this occasion would
like to cordially thank the following parties: the
Lebanese CFA Society (organizer), jury members,
academic and industry mentors, administrative and
faculty members of all participating universities,
guests and students for their efforts, and AUB
for hosting the event at their university. Special
thanks to Mr. Antoine Aouad for his dedication
and follow up as an academic AUST mentor, as
well as the AUST team members: Mirna Al Banna,
Tatiana Chalhoub, Carla Jaffal, Mishaal Khodr,
and George Khoury.
CAMPUS NEWS
The Management & Management Information System Departments at AUST
Hold a Workshop on “Design Thinking”
The Management and MIS Departments at AUST held
a workshop on February 18th titled: “Design Thinking”.
The workshop was conducted by “SAP”, the world’s
largest enterprise software company. SAP is a German
corporation headquartered in Walldorf, and makes
software to manage business operations and customer
relations. They have regional offices in 130 countries, and
have over 293,500 customers in 190 countries.
SAP was invited to discuss and help students apply one
of the trendiest business topics, “Design thinking” or DT.
Although the concepts of DT are deeply rooted in the Arts
and Design disciplines, it is currently being utilized by
business people in thousands of corporations worldwide
to solve business problems. DT involves 5 major phases:
‘Empathize’, ‘Define’, ‘Ideate’, ‘Prototype’, and ‘Test’.
In the “Empathize” mode, the designer understands
the way people do things, and why they do them, their
physical and emotional needs, how they think about the
world, and what is meaningful to them, for the more we
understand people and their needs, the better solutions
we design to meet their needs. In the 2nd phase, “Define”,
the designer crafts a meaningful and actionable problem
statement. This becomes a guiding statement that focuses
on insights and needs of a particular user, or composite
character. In the 3rd phase, “Ideate”, the designer focuses
on idea generation; this provides the fuel and the sources
of material for building prototypes and getting innovative
solutions into the hands of users. In the 4th phase,
“Prototype”, the designer develops and builds working
models that best represent user’s needs. Finally, in the
5th phase, “Test”, the designer solicits feedback about the
prototypes from the users, thus getting another opportunity
to gain empathy for the people they are designing for.
The workshop was conducted by Mr. Wissam Kadi, the
Country Manager for SAP’s University Alliances, and
Ms. Sabrina Hardt, the Director of SAP’s Training and
Development Institute in Dubai. The event was part lecture,
and part hands-on workshop, describing DT and its vast
applications in the business world whereby students were
given the opportunity to work in teams to understand and
apply the DT concepts.
It is worth noting that the principles and techniques of
DT are currently being used by business people to better
understand their customers and their needs, and to design
innovative solutions that meet their customers’ needs.
DT may also be used within the context of Strategic
Management to understand a company’s internal and
external strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats, and to design effective strategies to take exploit
strengths and opportunities, and to mitigate weaknesses
and threats.
Dr. Nazareth Nicolian
Chairperson, Management & MIS Departments
Teaching Diploma Program at AUST Launches a School Partnership Program
From left to right: Father Dr. Younes, Ms. Othman,
Ms. Dandashly
The Teaching Diploma (TD) Program at AUST established the
School Partnership Program with an aim to provide an enriched
educational experience for both high school students and
teachers, and facilitate academic exchanges and cooperation
between the schools and AUST. This program is also mutually
beneficial as participants share expertise and resources, enhance
teaching and learning opportunities, and help prepare students
for the transition to university life and work experiences.
In order to improve the quality of the cooperation between AUST
and the schools, the TD Program’s work over the years has
changed, become more structured, more focused and above all
more reflective. The aim of the partnership program is to provide
to school teachers a firm foundation to draw on when they are
required to draft effective plans for teaching and to be articulate
about their philosophy of education.
Within the framework of this School Partnership Program, AUST’s
TD Program Coordinator Nadine Dandashly and Chairperson of the
Mathematics Department, Hiba Othman visited Cadmous College
in Tyre, Lebanon. The meeting with the school principal, Father Dr.
Jean Younes, was very fruitful and centered on organizing teacher
workshops, differentiated activities for gifted students, support
activities for weak students, and career orientation workshops
for students. Mr. Mohammad Mokhadder, AUST’s Lab instructor,
joined the meeting, since Cadmous College was his Alma Matter.
Father Dr. Jean Younes spoke highly of AUST and its pioneer
programs: “Your visit today embodies AUST’s reputation as an
effective element in the community. Cadmous College is looking
forward to our future cooperation.”
This visit will be one of many to come to prominent schools around
the country.
AUST Faculty of Health Sciences Students
Volunteer at the Directorate of Consumer Protection
Engineer Imad Youssef and Ms. Josiane Deghel
amidst some of the FHS students
In light of AUST’s collaboration with the public sector, the
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) encouraged the Clinical
Laboratory and Forensics students to take part in the
volunteering program launched by the Directorate of the
Consumer Protection (DCP) at the Ministry of Economy
and Trade (MOET).
As part of their yearly activities, the MOET introduced a new
program that allows the collaboration with the civil society,
especially universities, through the acceptance of volunteer
university students to support the DCP in their work of the
markets’ investigation, knowing that volunteer work is a
fundamental pillar in community building and increases the
citizens’ trust in the country and its institutions.
This program attracts many students from various
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universities and contributes significantly to activate the
work of the DCP; it helps increase the number of patrols
and tightens the control, particularly the suppression of
fraud and price controls and the fight against monopoly,
and ensure the safety of goods and services. It also
contributes to an increase in social responsibility and
awareness of the volunteers towards important issues
and topics, to maintain consumers’ rights. In addition, this
program provides the volunteers with the needed practical
experience for the control mechanisms.
On February, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th, 2016, the FHS
students attended the theoretical training for student
volunteers. The training provided preliminary information
about the control mechanisms in the approved markets by
the DCP, so as the volunteers can participate effectively in
the patrols carried out by the Directorate in the Lebanese
market. During the first day of the training, the student
volunteers were introduced to the Directorate of the
Consumer Protection and its roles and responsibilities. On
the second day, they were informed about the Directorate’s
work strategies, their responsibilities, food quality control
machinery, sampling and complaints receipt. At the end
of the theoretical training, the volunteers registered their
actual start date and schedules.
The students volunteering phase would be followed up by the
FHS to ensure their proper involvement in the volunteering
work; and also in the framework of the continuous
cooperation between AUST and public institutions.
CAMPUS NEWS
American University of Science and Technology
AUST Hosts the Cosmic Dome Planetarium
for a Captivating Walk Among the Stars
The Cosmic Dome Planetarium, which was hosted at
AUST by the Department of Laboratory Science and
Technology, offered students a unique opportunity to
embark on a fascinating journey in space and time
that started in Block B, Lobby area, on December 16th,
2015, and went through the endless universe.
Seated in the dark under a dome-shaped projection
screen, students discovered amazing images of the
space. The History of Life was shown in a fabulous
musical setting. Students learned about the major
events that contributed to the creation of planets and
that originated with the condensation of the first cloud
of gas and cosmic dust. They also observed how the
Earth and Sun are interconnected and how all types of
life on Earth are protected by our Earth’s atmosphere
and magnetic field.
All shows were accompanied by enthusiastic
explanations provided Dr. Mohammad Abbas, owner
and animator of the Cosmic Dome.
Students who missed the show will have another
opportunity to enjoy a walk among the stars during the
Spring Semester. For more info, please contact the
Department of Laboratory Science and Technology.
AUST Participates in the 6th International Conference
on Effective Teaching and Learning in Higher Education at AUB
The
American
University
of
Beirut held its "Sixth International
Conference on Effective Teaching
and Learning in Higher Education”.
The program featured university
faculty members from Lebanon, the
MENA region, and beyond.
AUST’s
Chairperson
of
the
Mathematics Department, Hiba
Othman, and Coordinator of the
Teaching Diploma Program, Ms.
Nadine Dandashly, participated as
presenters in this conference.
the theme of this year’s conference
revolved around “the 21st Century
Skills for Teaching and Learning
in Higher Education Institutions”.
The program was relevant to
university faculty members and other
interested individuals in the field of
education. The conference aimed
to provide opportunities for building
professional relationships among
members of the community of
university faculty members, locally,
regionally, and internationally. In
addition to the formal researchoriented sessions in the program, the
conference featured pre-conference
workshops and prominent speakers.
Hiba Othman’s presentation was
about the role of interactive website
in providing a catalyst for learning
calculus at university level, using
An APOS theory approach. This
approach is likely to be the first of
its kind within the context of the
Lebanese university, and possibly
beyond. The aim of the research was
to identify if the use of such a website
will be found to be of high utility and
constitute a catalyst for learning
because it benefits students and
enhances performance in calculus
courses at university. The ActionProcess-Object-Schema
(APOS)
theoretical framework was used. The
study followed a quasi-experimental
design of 2 groups. Chi Square tests
as well as an ANOVA study were
used to compare student’s academic
results in the different calculus
sections. The statistics obtained
showed that this website significantly
increased students’ achievement
in calculus courses. A correlation
analysis followed to show the effect
of using the website on students’
calculus grades. The regression
model yielded a strong significance.
The audience was highly interested in
the presentation and many university
professors proposed collaboration
between their universities and AUST
on this topic.
Nadine Dandashly’s presentation was
about using blended learning strategies
in teaching postgraduate education
courses. Activating the students’ role
in the learning process allows them
to construct higher cognitive levels
of thinking in order to have an active
role in society and the work place.
The research study investigated the
effects of using technology in learning,
the effects of three blended learning
strategies on the learning process;
the effects of using blended learning
strategies on developing cognitive
skills; and, the implementation of
social learning theories in blended
learning strategies.
Both AUST presentations were
highly acclaimed by the organizers,
and will be published in the
Conference Proceedings as well as
in the AUB journal.
A Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility at AUST- Zahlé
The Faculty of Business and economics
at AUST Zahlé organized a conference
on Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) and social entrepreneurship;
two hot issues in today’s business
world. Guest speakers Miss Maud
Jabbour, coordinator of CSR Al Ahli
Group in Lebanon and cofounder of
Women to Women Success, along with
Mr. George Ghafari, cofounder of two
social initiatives called “Chreek” and
“Douri”, shared their CSR practices
and social entrepreneurship success
stories. CSR AL Ahli Group targets the
Arab youth and trains them on CSR
awareness and supports businesses
that have a social impact. The event
was moderated by Miss Petra Saghbini.
More than 120 students of all majors
attended the conference. Finally, AUST
students were offered an opportunity to
turn their abstract ideas into possible
real businesses during a competition
which will be held next month under the
financial and practical sponsorship of
CSR Al Ahli Group.
Optics & Optometry Mobile Clinic at AUST Sidon & Zahlé
The Optics and Optometry students
participated in mobile clinic visits at
AUST-Sidon and AUST-Zahlé. More
than 100 students, staff and instructors
were examined on both days under
the supervision of the optometrist
Mr. Rony Charbel. The eye exam
included refraction, color vision, depth
perception and visual acuity tests.
Students were able to see different
cases which allowed them to expand
their knowledge and experience.
The administrations at AUST-Zahlé
and AUST-Sidon were very helpful in
organizing the event, and hosting the
Mobile Clinic Van.
The vision screenings have always
proven to be successful ventures for
our optometry students, and in creating
public awareness.
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CAMPUS NEWS
Clinical Psychologist Lectures on ‘Art & Psychology’ at AUST
The Arts and Design Department hosted Dr. Salah
Ziadeh to give a lecture on Art & Psychology, on Monday
the 22nd of February. More than fifty students attended
this event and showed interest in the subject.
Dr. Salah Ziadeh is a trained clinical psychologist and an
instructor at ALBA; he is licensed by three US boards,
and has over ten years of postdoctoral experience
working in a variety of settings (universities, hospitals,
community health centers, clinics) and with diverse
populations. Taught by world-renowned scholars and
practitioners, at the prestigious Graduate School of
Applied and Professional Psychology and The Albert
Einstein College of Medicine in the US, Dr. Ziadeh has
been pursuing excellence in research, teaching, training,
consulting and clinical practice. Over the years, he has
assumed various roles in private, community, state,
national and global institutions both in the United States
and abroad. He routinely conducts and attends teaching
seminars and workshops in the US, Europe, and the
Middle East.
Dr. Salah Ziadeh lectured on the relation of happiness to a
meaningful life, on how creativity plays a role in resolving
problems, and on the importance of expression and
reflection in Art Therapy. Art therapy is a good remedy for
those who have communication’s problem and disorder; it
can motivate the emotions, the spirit and the body. We can
travel to many places and feel freedom through drawing
according to Dr. Ziadeh.
At the end of the lecture, Mrs. Samar Ziadeh thanked Dr.
Salah for the interesting lecture and offered him a copy
of the book “Beyond the Medium”.
Haibat Bawab; Fine Arts Coordinator
Chairperson of the Mechatronics Engineering Department Guest Speaker
at GrandTech 2016 – AUB
On Saturday, January 30th, 2016, the IEEE AUB Student
Branch organized a conference entitled “GrandTech
2016” in collaboration with several regional IEEE student
branches. The conference was held at the Hostler
Auditorium at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon,
under the theme of “Computing for a Better Future”. As the
Chairperson of the IEEE Computer Society in the Lebanon
Section, Mr. Owayjan, the Chairperson of the Department
of Mechatronics Engineering at AUST, was invited to give a
30-minute talk about the IEEE Computer Society and how to
create Student Branch Chapters. The audience exceeded
200 students from different universities in Lebanon.
AUST- Sidon Welcomes Spring Semester! Lebanon Ranks 2nd Regionally & 102nd
Globally in EIU's 2015 Democracy Index
The students of AUST Sidon welcomed the
Spring semester with a blast of nostalgias
through games they used to play in school.
Students fought for the last seat in the “chair
game”; they showed off their strength in
“pulling the rope” and “arm wrestling”, and
finally teamed up and showed off their wits
to make squares blindfolded. In short, they
celebrated their return to the Spring semester
with enthusiasm, fun and joy.
My Decaf New World
Spilling a full cup of coffee over my new laptop,
A new planet Earth was shaped onto the souls of my keyboard.
It can only type new languages now that coffee drew continents all over.
Certain keys like L.I.F.E. became fresh new islands that stand up for themselves!
Others went in for total make-over changes, like Shift: in awareness,
Control: over one’s self only, Like Option: in love unconditionally,
Like Delete: insecurity, Like Return: to new big worlds all the time,
Like Escape: busyness, like Enter: fulfillment in the here and now,
Like Function: at your full potential, like Power: On
Like Power: On. Like Power: ON ~ always and in CAPS LOCK.
Jana Bou Reslan; Coordinator of English Department – AUST
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UP TO DATE
American University of Science and Technology
Coffee's Secret Trick to Stop Sleep
Scientists suggest that a cup of coffee in
the evening may be keeping you awake
for more reasons than you realize. Their
study, in Science Translation Medicine,
showed caffeine was more than just a
stimulant and actually slowed down the
body's internal clock. Experts said our own
actions had a huge influence on sleep and
the body clock. One of the researchers
deliberately said that if a person is tired
and having a coffee at night to stay
awake, then that is a bad idea, because
he or she will find it harder to go to sleep
and get enough sleep. In his half of the
study, cells grown in a dish were exposed
to caffeine to work out how it changed
their ability to keep time. It showed the
drug was able to alter the chemical clocks
ticking away in every cell of the human
body. Meanwhile, five people at the
University of Colorado Boulder, in the US,
were locked in a sleep laboratory for 50
days, and as light exposure is the main
way we normally control our body clock,
they spent most of their incarceration in
very dim light. In a series of experiments
over the month and a half, the scientists
showed that an evening dose of caffeine
slowed the body clock by 40 minutes. It
had roughly half the impact of three hours
of bright light at bedtime. Prof Derk-Jan
Dijk, from the University of Surrey said,
"Individuals differ in their sensitivity to
caffeine, and if coffee drinkers experience
problems with falling asleep, they may try
to avoid drinking coffee in the afternoon
and evening. These and other data
clearly indicate that we can to some
extent modify these rhythms and that part
of the reason why we sleep so late relates
to factors such as caffeine intake and the
exposure to artificial light in the evening.”
If Horror Movie Characters Were Professors
Professors come in all shapes and sizes, from brilliant
people with weird tastes in clothing to sadists who seem
to take pleasure in watching the hope fade from their
students’ eyes as they read the first question of that
midterm. Usually, you’ll end up with a person who is
passionate about knowledge and wants nothing more
than to pass their own onto willing young minds, but every
once in a while, you’ll come across that eccentric professor
who seems like he learned his people-skills from studying
horror films. But what would happen if horror movie
characters were professors themselves?
CHEMISTRY – NORMAN BATES (PSYCHO)
With a particular proclivity for synthesizing crystalline
alkaloids, Norman Bates is a tenured professor of organic
chemistry. He’s especially adept at synthesizing the
perfect Strychnine pesticide, which he uses to kill off the
occasional pest, rodent or slacking student. Professor
Bates is a pretty quiet guy, if a little awkward. If you can get
past all the framed pictures of his mother in his office (he
just wants to keep her close, after all), he’s actually really
helpful in office hours. When he’s not lecturing, he likes to
hang around the emergency showers in the chemistry lab.
ANIMAL STUDIES – WOLFMAN (THE WOLFMAN)
Professor Talbot knows the relationship between humans
and animals better than he knows his own name. He’s
particularly proficient in the philosophical aspects of his
field, like considering animals as beings-in-themselves.
He’s the professor that students crush on (maybe it’s
his luscious locks or the fact that he’s always quoting
Shakespeare), but they’ll never get anywhere. He’s got a
thing for his brother’s girl. Other than an odd tendency to
cancel class around the full moon and a bite that’s worse
than his bark, Professor T is an all-around swell guy.
PSYCHOLOGY – HANNIBAL LECTER (SILENCE OF
THE LAMBS)
Professor Lecter is one of the most terrifying professors
on campus. Theatrical and brilliant, his methods are
unorthodox and his exams eat you alive. But he’s
extremely helpful in his office hours (which always feature
fava beans and Chianti, how classy is that?) and really
helps you to work through problems on your own. He’s a
superb lecturer, but his students live in terror that he’ll call
on them to participate in class discussions. After all, you
don’t want Hannibal Lecter inside your head.
INTERIOR DESIGN – LEATHERFACE (TEXAS
CHAINSAW MASSACRE)
This guy has rather eccentric taste (pun intended), but
basically keeps his designs as natural as possible. Nothing
says feng shui like a nice human skull or scapula on the
wall, after all. Though he tends to let his students walk
all over him, he’s pretty good at his job and likes to pass
on his hard-earned wisdom (for instance, human skin is
better than leather for upholstery; much softer).
HISTORY – DRACULA (DRACULA)
On tenure for, like, ever, Professor Dracula specializes
in Romanian history and alchemy. But he knows literally
everything, and he’s really charismatic about his field.
He’s really been there, ya know? If you can get past his
odd accent and tear your eyes away from his three dropdead gorgeous TAs, you’ll find yourself totally enthralled
by his hypnotic lectures. Other than his explosive rage
whenever someone mentionsTwilight and the weird red
stains that occasionally grace his lapel, Professor Drac is
one of the coolest bats–er, cats–on campus.
MEDIA STUDIES – SAMARA MORGAN (THE RING)
Professor Morgan has a weird obsession with biopics.
She even made her own about herself. And that’s all she
teaches. She’s a harsh grader, but with solid analysis
you might survive the class (pro-tip, she’s a big fan of
plagiarism; like literally just copy her work). Fair warning:
There’s a paper or project due every seven days, and
she’s not one for giving extensions.
ANATOMY
–
DOCTOR
FRANKENSTEIN
(FRANKENSTEIN)
Although he’s socially awkward and got way too excited
about The Human Centipedeback in 2009, Professor F. is a
sensitive guy who’ll bend over backward to help struggling
students. He’s a big fan of experimental research and your
average late-night grave robbery (extra credit, anyone?),
and he goes only by Professor F. because no one can
ever get his name right.
ENGINEERING – JIGSAW (SAW)
This guy is an idealist. Professor Kramer is all about
making the world a better place, and he likes using his
students to do it. He offers a special internship program
for students to work more closely with him. The rigorous
application process is a total pain (he really loves trick
questions and complicated puzzles), but if you can survive
the extra work and come out of the internship in one piece,
you’ll be better for it. Scholarships are a must, however:
The program costs an arm and a leg.
Is Laziness Biological?
Researchers asked nine volunteers to wear leg braces
that made walking at their usual pace more strenuous.
Within minutes, each volunteer worked out how to
modify their usual walking pattern to use the least
energy. And despite changing walking habits that may
have formed over a long time, researchers say, in some
cases the energy savings made were very small - "the
calorific equivalent of peanuts".
Researchers from the Simon Fraser University in
Canada say that when left to its own devices, the
subconscious nervous system continuously fine-tunes
movements to keep energy costs low. Also, they say
their findings, published in Current Biology, fit in well with
the common tendency to put as little effort into tasks as
possible. Dr. Max Donelan said: "Here we have provided
a physiological basis for this laziness by demonstrating
that even within a well-rehearsed movement like walking,
the nervous system subconsciously monitors energy
use and continuously re-optimizes movement patterns
in a constant quest to move as cheaply as possible, and
even when people choose to go for a run, researchers
say, their brains are hard at work in the background
making it as efficient as possible.” He added that this is
bad news for those who eat too much.
IQ Test
1. Put the numbers from 1-9
in the circles in such a manner
that all the sides of the triangle
add up to 17.
2.
8
3
4
9
4
6
12
2
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SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
AUST Finishes 1 st in their Group in the
LBC Broadcasts on March 4th the Derby
Between AUST & USJ Live for the 2nd Time Lebanese Universities Futsal Championship
After finishing 5th in the regular season of the Lebanese Futsal First Division League,
AUST is yet to play a series of games against USJ, which is considered the strongest
derby in the league. The 1st game will take place next Friday on the 4th of March at USJ
Mansourieh at 8:30 pm, and the game will be broadcasted live on LBC. To support the
team, the university will provide transportation will from and to AUST on that day. For
more information please pass by the SAO.
The AUST Football Team Wins over LAU
Beirut in Football
The Football Team was able to win against LAU Beirut with a score of 4-1 in the Lebanese
Universities Football League, having Mohammad Sleiman score 2 goals and each of
Hassan Fawaz and Waleed Hanash score 1 goal. The team will play its next game on
the 27th of February at 7:00 pm at BFA versus LAU Byblos.
The Girls’ Team Takes Part of the
Lebanese Universities Futsal
Championship
The girls’ futsal team played the 1st
game of the Lebanese Universities
Futsal Championship against AUB,
concluding the day with a win of 2-0.
Each of Hidaa Ghaddar and Sawsan
Saleh were able to score the 2 goals.
The girls will play their 2nd game on the
5th of March against the University of
Balamand, and it will take place at Sad
Court at 1:00 pm.
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The Futsal men team were able to finish 1st in their group in the Lebanese Universities
Futsal Championship after two wins, the 1st against AUL Beirut with the score of 6-4, having
Ali Rmeity score 2 goals, and each of Khaled Sidani, Waleed Hanash, Raafat Karim and
Housein Sutlan score 1 goal. In the 2nd game against CNAM, the team was able to win with
a score of 10-4, Mazen Jabr scoring 3 goals, Khaled Sidani and Raafat Karim scoring 2
goals, and each of Ali Rmeity, Hadi Dinnawi and Ahmad Kousa scoring 1 goal.
AUST Wins over the University of
Balamand in Tennis
Taking part of the Lebanese Universities Tennis League, Amer Naou was able to win the
1st single round, and in the double round, Amer and Housein Bassam were able to win,
finishing the game with the result of 2-1 against the University of Balamand.
AUST Zahlé Participates in Anibal
Bekaa Universities’ Tournaments in
Basketball
AUST-Zahle participated in Anibal Bekaa
Universities’ Tournaments in Basketball and
played in category A with USEK & LIU
In the first match, AUST lost against USEK 75:76.
In the second game, AUST won against LIU with
a score of 76 to 57
AUST ranked 2nd in this category and will play
against UA 1st in the 2nd group in the semi-finals
on Sunday the 28th of February at SSCC court.
Come and cheer your team!
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LIGHTER SIDE
ARIES March 21 - April 19
The Full Moon in your zone of wellness and lifestyle could
be the reason you venture off track regarding your diet
or exercise routine. If so, try not to let it stop you in your
tracks. Pick yourself up and start again when you feel more settled.
Later in the week you may find that a discussion brings a chance to
explore new ideas and ventures that you'll want to work on as part
of a team. And finally, Sunday could bring out the dreamer in you.
TAURUS April 20 - May 20
The Full Moon shines on your zone of leisure and
pleasure, spotlighting activities you'll love to indulge. Will
it be a romantic liaison or creative pursuit, sports or more
cultural activity? Watch out, though, as you could act on impulse,
especially where romance is concerned, which might cause you to
do something you'll come to regret later. The end of the week could
be excellent for getting your bearings regarding a job or career goal.
Horoscopes
LEO July 23 - August 22
Monday's Full Moon in your personal financial sector
could see you splurging on items you don't really need,
particularly if you're emotional or out of sortsand want to
feel better about something. Think carefully before you make any
purchases if you want to avoid problems in the future. Lifestyle
issues come into focus on Thursday and Friday, which might be a
sign to make some well thought out changes.
VIRGO August 23 - September 22
SAGITTARIUS November 22 - December 21
You could find yourself or feel encouraged to put yourself
in the spotlight on Monday. If you're in the public eye, you'll
want to do your best and avoid drawing attention to yourself
for all the wrong reasons. This is the time to behave impeccably.
Later in the week you have a chance to discuss issues that are close
to your heart. You might find that talking an idea through brings it into
perspective, enabling you to make a confident start.
CAPRICORN December 22 - January 19
Monday's Full Moon in your sign could leave you feeling a tad
more emotional than usual, which might be a problem if you
have lots to do. If you can lighten your schedule, this might
be preferable to muddling your way through. Thursday and Friday
could be pivotal days when much can be accomplished by seeking out
further information or getting feedback on innovative ideas. A friend or
significant other might need something from you on Sunday.
The call of the wild could be the reason you're moved to
explore new territory or take up a class early in the week.
There's a Full Moon at that time, so it would be wise to think
through your actions so you don't come to regret them later. You'll
enjoy the upbeat discussions that are possible around Thursday and
Friday, which could lead to an in-depth understanding of an ongoing
emotional issue. Follow your intuition on Sunday.
Home could be a place of tension and potential spats on
Monday. It's worthwhile staying calm and not upsetting the
apple cart. Avoid a topic that will cause tension. Thursday
and Friday could prove enlightening, particularly if you're eager
to explore a new path or branch out into new territory. Friends or
significant others may have encouraging information for you. Avoid
making business decisions on Sunday, however.
LIBRA September 23 - October 22
Your dreams could be very powerful on or around Monday,
when the Full Moon can make them more vivid and realistic
than usual. Watch out for any that attract your attention or
hold useful guidance. Get feedback on your intuition; it could be
somewhat unreliable on that day. Creativity may also be enhanced
by getting an opinion or advice from others in the know. You might
want to kick back and totally unwind on Sunday.
AQUARIUS January 20 - February 18
The urge to splurge could tempt you to make purchases
that aren't truly worthwhile. You'll benefit from holding back
at the start of the week even if what you're contemplating
seems like the most desirable item on earth.You might regret it later.
If in doubt, get feedback from someone you trust. Later, your opinion
may be sought by others who see you as the go-to person for their
particular issue. Your popularity could go up a notch as a result.
CANCER June 22 - July 22
It might be better to hold such conversations a few days
later, such as on Thursday or Friday, when the influences
are more supportive. Also, both of these days can be useful
for discussing business matters and career issues, particularly in
terms of their financial realities. Someone could have a bright idea
about how you can improve your income. You might be drawn to
explore a mystery on Sunday.
SCORPIO October 23 - November 21
Monday could be a great time for a party or celebration, as
the Full Moon makes for a wild and upbeat atmosphere. As
everyone will likely be a bit sensitive, be careful about what
you say or suggest. Avoid doing anything you might come to regret a
few days later. Mercury makes some sterling aspects on Thursday and
Friday that could resolve a family issue or put a positive spin on an idea
that's been around for some time. Sunday could be deeply romantic.
GEMINI May 21 - June 21
Crossword
Across
1. Muscle contraction
6. Ones left holding the bag
10. Ringling follower
14. Like most dryer vents
15. ''America'' pronoun
16. Persona non grata at a
NOW meeting
17. Fragrant oil
18. Longest division of
geological time
19. Direction from Lake Charles
to Baton Rouge
20. . . . a sci-fi film featuring the
Metaluna Mutant?
23. Turned left
24. Bugling beast
25. Make faces for the camera
28. Hoover or Tarbela, e.g.
29. Drag through the mud
33. Help make a no-no a go-go
35. Rapping minister
37. Written in a specific key,
e.g.
38. . . . a classic from which
director George Cukor was
fired?
41. Like the bird with the worm
42. Literary ''plain Jane''
43. Part of a score
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PISCES February 19 - March 20
Relationships are very much in focus early in the week
as the Full Moon brings out feelings that may have been
buried beneath the surface. Take care when discussing
delicate issues, as they will require tact and diplomacy. Pay attention
to any intuitive hunches toward the end of the week. They might help
you save money or avoid delays. Sunday is for romance or indulging
in whatever you choose.
44. Braced oneself for impact
46. Ring legend
48. Land where Bondevik is PM
49. Half a mint?
50. Word with moon or shoe
52. . . . a thriller with John
Malkovich as an assassin?
59. Baja bull
60. Impersonated
61. On the trail of
62. Able to be halved equally
63. Russia's leader in 1916
64. City northeast of Genoa
65. ''The Say Hey Kid''
66. Kind of water
67. Whoops and hollers
Down
1. Part of being blinds?
2. Essence
3. Definitely not a pro
4. What some police dogs find
5. Number of fish in the sea,
e.g.
6. Took Tal to a tie
7. Where a winner comes out
8. Lowly laborer
9. Return site for stampless
mail
10. Failure to communicate
11. Start of most MGM films
Hard
12. Boot from office
13. One of the very first sons
21. Hindu honorific
22. Make the morose merry
25. Sorcerers
26. WWII military transport
27. Category of film, music or
art, e.g.
29. Pyramids, and the like
30. America's is more perfect
31. Highest vocal part of a song
32. Kind of statesman
34. PBS fundraisers
36. Not a people person
39. Poet Elinor
40. Prefix meaning ''sun''
45. Bursts of applause, e.g.
47. Where 12/7/41 lives?
50. Golden Bear's rival
51. Advertising's version of the
Grammy
52. It's introduced with a bullet
point
53. Astronomer's sighting
54. Part of a low poker straight
55. ___ facto (therefore)
56. ''___ be a cold day in July
. . .''
57. True-to-life
58. They have eagle eyes