AUS Media Clippings Newspaper Clippings of American University of Sharjah 19 March, 2015
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AUS holds successful Career Fair American University of Sharjah (AUS) held its annual Career Fair today, March 17. Held exclusively for AUS students and alumni, the event allows prospective employers to seek out the best young talent in the region. As one of the most high-profile events held on campus, Career Fair provides AUS seniors and alumni the opportunity to meet representatives from the private and public sectors interested in recruiting AUS students and graduates as either full-time employees or interns. This year, almost 70 local and multinational companies participated in the fair, which also included local, regional and international private, semi-government and government agencies. The fair was inaugurated by Dr. Bjรถrn Kjerfve, AUS Chancellor. Published on:
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Eye Of Dubai
AUS holds Career Fair for students, graduates American University of Shaijah (AUS) held its annual Career Fair on Tuesday.Held exclusively for AUS students and alumni, the event allows prospective employers to seek out the best young talent in the region. Published on: Section: Page:
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The Gulf Today
Dutch architect's high praise for local design A respected European architect has praised Dubai for the sophistication of its recent developments. Dutchman Rem Koolhaas, 70, renowned for his work on the CCTV building in Beijing and the Prada building in New York, addressed a packed auditorium at the American University of Shaijah yesterday. There's a great evidence of sophistication and an emergence of local architects that recognise authenticity," he said. Mr Koolhaas had a positive outlook on the region despite recent upheaval and said that it provided the opportunity for the dawn of something new. He also praised the involvement of the country's rulers and the freedom they have given to designers to transform the landscape of the region. Clement Vincent, a professor of design at the American University of Sharjah, said: "The lecture was informative. I admired how Koolhaas created open spaces and passages in his landmarks that the general public can enjoy without having the need to pay. His designs are inclusive, as we have seen in China and Taipei." Saudi student Arwa Al Nasser, 25, is in her final year of studying architecture. Published on: Section: Page:
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The National
Koolhaas's verdict Sometimes it takes an outsider to point out what is right before one's eyes.For the UAE, that person was acclaimed architect Rem Koolhaas and his message was that Dubai's architecture had escaped from what he dubbed its "architectural caricature" era and now reflected sophistication and authenticity. Mr Koolhaas's lecture at the American University of Sharjah served as a reaffirmation of what has been achieved so far and the optimistic trajectory of architecture here.He is best known for the CCTV building in Beijing but his biggest project would have been Waterfront City developmen tnear Jebel Ali, intended to be home to 1.5 million people before it fell prey to economics in the recession. Published on: Section: Page:
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The National
AUS hosts lecture by world-famous architect Rem Koolhaas Internationally renowned architect Rem Koolhaas delivered an engaging lecture at American University of Sharjah (AUS) today, March 17, 2015. The event, which drew a large crowd comprising students, faculty members, senior university officials and members of the public, took place in the Main Auditorium on campus. American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The university was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model. Published on:
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Eye Of Dubai
AUS students feted for creative sculpture The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, under the patronage of Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hamdan A1Nahyan, was presented by New York University AbuDhabi, NYU AD, Institute in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, Admaf.Open to UAE-based students, and those who have graduated within the last five years, the award honoured third year Architecture students of the American University of Sharjah, Nada A1 Mulla and Salwa A1 Khudairi, for their creative sculpture, Keswa. Published on: Section: Page:
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The Gulf Today
Student researchers take the sting out of chemotherapy To combat the harsh side-effects of cancer chemotherapy, a team of professors and students from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) is developing nano-chemotherapy capsules that will target cancerous cells. Published on: Section: Page:
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Gulf News
Will future planes fly on solar energy ? On March 9, 2015, a plane took off from Abu Dhabi early in the morning and landed in Muscat, Oman, early in the evening. The plane, known as Solar Impulse 2, uses no regular fuel at all; its huge solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, part of which is used directly to power the motors and part of it is used to charge batteries, to be used during night-time. Indeed, the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft (the previous version, Solar Impulse 1, had more limited capabilities, range, etc) can take only a pilot, for its cabin is the size of a big car, but its wings are as large as those of an Airbus 380 or a Boeing 747. And indeed, the huge wings, which carry that small cabin, weigh no more than about two tonnes, compared to 180 tonnes for an empty Boeing 747. The trip can be followed on the Solar Impulse website with live video and updates. Nidhal Guessoum is a professor of physics and astronomy at the American University of Sharjah. Published on: Section: Page:
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Gulf News
AUC and CPC sign deal to provide research funds for university students Cairo-based CPC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American University in Cairo (AUC) that will provide research funds, sponsorships, training and career development opportunities to the university students. The agreement was signed in Cairo by CPC’s GM Egypt for Industrial Development Mohamed Elyafi and AUC President Lisa Anderson. CPC has been supporting education through programs and agreements with different universities such as Effat University, KAUST, Dar El Hikma University and The American University of Sharjah. Published on: Section: Page:
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Arab News (Jeddah Edition)
Making a difference The world over, there are people in need and causes to support.Fortunately, there are people and institutions that come forward to help, be it in the form of financial aid, or physical or emotional support. All the funds collected were given to the Dubai Autism Center. The more-than-60 volunteers were all part of Mubadara (Arabic word meaning "initiative"), which was founded in 2012 by student friends from Sharjah University and the American University of Sharjah as a means to help and reach out to the less fortunate. Published on:
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Gulf News Special Supplement
Sikka Art Ushers in Two-Month Art Season A number of workshops are being held as part of Sikka including art workshops, calligraphy shows, and poetry evenings, discussions on animation, filmmaking workshops, gypsum carving, drama workshop and box painting installation, among others. Artists-in-Residence (A.i.R) Dubai, a dedicated contemporary art programme that includes immense emphasis on visual arts, will provide open studios for artists to display their works at Sikka. Sikka draws its name from the alleyways between the historic houses of Dubai, and serves as a metaphor that befits the young and upcoming artists who seek to establish their creative and professional paths through their participation in the fair. All sessions are open for the public. Al Owais was accompanied by Abdul Ghaffar Hussain, renowned Emirati author; Saeed Al Nabouda, Acting Director-General of Dubai Culture; Dr Salah Al Qassim, Advisor to Dubai Culture; Dherar Belhoul, Director-General of Watani; Bilal Al Bidour, Chairman of the Arabic Language Protection Society; Rashad Bukhash and Dr Mona Al Bahar, Members of the Federal National Council; and Ahmad Al Serkal, Chairman of Alserkal Group, on the tour of Sikka. Published on: Page:
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Khaleej Times
Sustainability award committee reviews projects Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority launched the first phase of the negotiation committee of the Sharjah Sustainability Award in its third session 2014-2015 (green school category).The committee is composed of Sharjah Education Council, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah University, Sharjah Educational Zone, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services and Emirates Photography Society.Sharjah Sustainability Award was launched three years ago under the supervision and regulation by Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority in collaboration with Sharjah Education Council, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah University, Sharjah Educational Zone, Sharj ah city for Humanitarian Services, Emirates Photography Society, Sharjah Media Corporation and Sharjah Media Centre. Published on: Section: Page:
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The Gulf Today
UOWD girls' volleyball team shine at Manipal Sports Festival The girls' volleyball team from the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)'s won the finals at the Manipal University Sports Festival, continuing the university's outstanding performance dining the current reason. The boys' basketball team, cricket team and table tennis squad also suffered losses due to excellent performances by the American University of Sharjah, Herriot Watt University and BITS Pilani. Published on: Section: Page:
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The Gulf Today
AUS launches its Annual Business Forum The American University of Sharjah (AUS) launched its Annual Business Forum held this year under the theme "Global Economy: Prospects, Risks and Impacts on Developing Markets" Published on: Section: Page:
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Al Khaleej
AUS holds annual Business Forum The American University of Sharjah (AUS) annual Business Forum was inaugurated yesterday by Sheikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Director of the Office of the Ruler of Sharjah. Senior officials from the government and the private sector, industry leaders and academics attended the opening ceremony. Both the AUS Business Forum and Career Fair, which will be held tomorrow, provide an opportunity for policy makers, scholars and business leaders to share dynamic experiences, professional advice and trade opportunities with tomorrow's regional and global leaders. The RTI Park will also serve as a base for non-profit organizations and appropriate local companies in a tax-free zone and will serve as a place for research and development and where technological start-ups are nurtured, said Dr. Kjerfve. Dr. Kjerfve then introduced Adel Ali, the keynote speaker and Board Member and Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, who gave an address entitled "Growth and Investment Amid Changing Circumstances. Among other participants were Dr. Khalid Ahmed, Chief Strategy Officer, Jafza and Economic Zones World; Bashar Kilani, Middle East Territory Manager, IBM Middle East; Hussein Al Mahmoudi, DirectorGeneral, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ziad Makhzoumi, Chief Executive Officer, Fakih IVF; Ramsey B. Jurdi, President, The American Business Council International; Yousef Al Bastaki, Vice President Projects, Emirates Global Aluminium; Dr. Nabil Aouad, COO, Technip Middle East; Dr. Ilker Kaya, Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Business Administration, AUS; Ashraf Shehata, Regional Director of Quality and Food Safety, Mars Dr. Robert Grosse, Dean of the School of Business Administration; and AUS alumni Haneen Al Hassan, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Magnet Media; Abdulla Al Shamsi, Founder, SHAPE Architect; Hisham Dirbas, Founder, Equinox Coaching and Leadership Development; and Raha Moharrak, an adventurer. Published on: Section: Page:
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Al Bayan
American University of Sharjah holds annual Business Forum The American University of Sharjah (AUS) annual Business Forum was inaugurated yesterday by Sheikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Director of the Office of the Ruler of Sharjah. Senior officials from the government and the private sector, industry leaders and academics attended the opening ceremony. Both the AUS Business Forum and Career Fair, which will be held tomorrow, provide an opportunity for policy makers, scholars and business leaders to share dynamic experiences, professional advice and trade opportunities with tomorrow's regional and global leaders. The RTI Park will also serve as a base for non-profit organizations and appropriate local companies in a tax-free zone and will serve as a place for research and development and where technological start-ups are nurtured, said Dr. Kjerfve. Dr. Kjerfve then introduced Adel Ali, the keynote speaker and Board Member and Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, who gave an address entitled "Growth and Investment Amid Changing Circumstances. Among other participants were Dr. Khalid Ahmed, Chief Strategy Officer, Jafza and Economic Zones World; Bashar Kilani, Middle East Territory Manager, IBM Middle East; Hussein Al Mahmoudi, DirectorGeneral, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ziad Makhzoumi, Chief Executive Officer, Fakih IVF; Ramsey B. Jurdi, President, The American Business Council International; Yousef Al Bastaki, Vice President Projects, Emirates Global Aluminium; Dr. Nabil Aouad, COO, Technip Middle East; Dr. Ilker Kaya, Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Business Administration, AUS; Ashraf Shehata, Regional Director of Quality and Food Safety, Mars Dr. Robert Grosse, Dean of the School of Business Administration; and AUS alumni Haneen Al Hassan, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Magnet Media; Abdulla Al Shamsi, Founder, SHAPE Architect; Hisham Dirbas, Founder, Equinox Coaching and Leadership Development; and Raha Moharrak, an adventurer. Published on: Section: Page:
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EIAST at Sharjah University Job Fair Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) has participated in a job fair organized by the American University of Sharjah. This job fair introduces UAE students to the various career opportunities offered by the country in various engineering disciplines. Assistant Director General for Financial and Administrative Affairs at EIAST Mona Al Qemzi said that the exhibition is a platform to introduce students to the fields and employment opportunities in the various projects launched by the institution such as Khalifa Sat. Published on: Page:
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EIAST participates at AUS Career Fair Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) has participated in the Career Fair organized by the American University of Sharjah. This event introduces UAE students to the various career opportunities offered by the country in various engineering disciplines. Assistant Director General for Financial and Administrative Affairs at EIAST Mona Al Qemzi said that the exhibition is a platform to introduce students to the fields and employment opportunities in the various projects launched by the institution such as Khalifa Sat. Published on: Section: Page:
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Al Watan UAE
Dutch architect at AUS Dutchman Rem Koolhaas, 70, renowned for his work on the CCTV building in Beijing and the Prada building in New York, addressed a packed auditorium at the American University of Sharjah on Tuesday. Published on: Section: Page:
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Al Khaleej
AUS researchers prepare to participate in the UAE Program for Rain Enhancement Faculty members and students from American University of Sharjah ( AUS ) are preparing to participate in the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science, a special program with a total of US $5 million in grant funding which aims to place the UAE at the international forefront of rain enhancement science through research in this field. The program, which is overseen by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, focuses on providing benefit to the UAE and other arid and semi-arid regions around the world through its research. Up to five projects will be selected to share the grant for the implementation period, which extends for three years. Published on: Page:
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AUS researchers prepare to participate in the UAE Program for Rain Enhancement American University of Sharjah ( AUS ) are preparing to participate in the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science, a special program with a total of US $5 million in grant funding which aims to place the UAE at the international forefront of rain enhancement science through research in this field. The program, which is overseen by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, focuses on providing benefit to the UAE and other arid and semi-arid regions around the world through its research. Up to five projects will be selected to share the grant for the implementation period, which extends for three years. Expressing the university's keen interest in participation in this research project, Professor Khaled Assaleh, AUS Interim Vice Provost of Research and Graduate Studies said, "The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science is an initiative welcomed by the academic community, because it supports the scientific research activities of universities in the UAE and the wider region."He said participation in such projects is aligned with the university's direction to become the leading research institution in the region. " AUS is always looking to develop its links with the government sector and other organizations to sustain a culture of scientific research and innovation for the benefit of a knowledge economy appropriate to a developed country," added Dr. Assaleh.The research program is an initiative launched under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology. Published on:
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WAM.Org website
Keswa wins the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2015 Keswa, created by Salwa Al Khudairi & Nada Al Mulla from the American University of Sharjah , won the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2015, in the presence of Hoda Khamis Kanoo, Fonder of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, coinciding with the Abu Dhabi Festival. Keswa, meaning covering, mimics the abaya that the women of the Arab/Islamic world wear. Published on: Section: Page:
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17th International Day at AUS Under the auspices of HH Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the American University of Sharjah (AUS) is organizing its 17th International Day Published on: Page:
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Mobile sciences lab at AUS 80 volunteers from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) are leading a pioneering project: the mobile sciences lab Published on: Section: Page:
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First judging phase of the Sharjah Sustainability Award kicks off The first judging phase of the Sharjah Sustainability Award 2014-2015 kicked off . The jury panel comprises of experts from Sharjah Educational Council, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), American University of Sharjah (AUS), the University of Sharjah, an others Published on: Page:
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Sharjah is gearing up to host the finals of School Olympics Sharjah is gearing up to host the finals of School Olympics. Among the competitions will be Jiu Jitsu, swimming, athletics, etc. Facilities are being prepared in collaboration with Sharjah Sports Council, American University of Sharjah and others Published on: Section: Page:
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Al Bayan
Sharjah ERC carries out Sahem Program for Higher Education students The Volunteers Section at Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) -Sharjah branch , has began carrying out Sahem Humanitarian Voluntary Program's plan , which was launched by the Authority General Secretariat in Abu Dhabi , through visiting number of higher education institutes and which included Police Sciences Academy and American University of Sharjah , to attract students to join the authority , and enroll in its humanitarian voluntary programs . Published on: Page:
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UAEU teams outperform at sports championships The UAEU teams outperformed at the Sports Association Education Institutions Championship. The University of Sharjah , the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and others are taking part in the championship Published on: Section: Page:
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Al Fajr
5th Universities Ladies Swimming Championship at AUS The Office of Students Affairs at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) held the 5th Universities Ladies Swimming Championship Published on: Section: Page:
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Al Khaleej
5th AUS Swimming Championship The Office of Students Affairs at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) organized the 5th AUS Swimming Championship Published on: Section: Page:
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