AUS Media Clippings Newspaper Clippings of American University of Sharjah 22 May, 2014
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Sheikh Sultan visits AUS student council election Sharjah - His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), visited the university's Student Council elections yesterday, May 14, 2014 and observed students as they voted to elect their new Student Council Board for 2014-2015. The election this year had an unprecedented turnout of almost 2,000 voters. He praised the well-organized elections and the well-structured campaignsand expressed his satisfaction at the manner in which the university conducts the Student Council elections. He thanked the outgoing Student Council president for his efforts throughout the year and expressed his best wishes for this year's candidates. The Student Council serves a voice for the student body and works directly with the university administration. TheStudent Council aims to initiate programs and projects that cater to the demands of the student body as well as promote leadership and teamwork. Dr. Moza Al Shehhi, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairsthanked His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for visiting the Student Council during the elections and congratulated the student Saud Mohammad Saud AlQassimi for winning the election and becoming the new President of the AUS Student Council for this year. "Our students' interest in expressing their thoughts about student life has grown steadily year after year. This resulted in an unprecedented turnout of almost 2,000 voters this year. Competition for Student Council posts has become more stringent, with our students using new and creative methods of campaigning to gain their peers' support. The fact that we have more students who are willing to take up leadership roles is an indication that the Office of Student Affairs' vision of shaping future leaders is unfolding. I congratulate all the winners, and, most of all, I thank His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan for visiting us during the elections," said Dr. Moza Al Shehhi, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Mechanical engineering student Fazal Afzal said, "The Student Council acts like a bridge between the students and the management; thus by voting and selecting a committee, we can voice our opinions with the belief that it will be heard and some action might be taken." Journalism major Noor Al-Badrawi said, "If someone can voice our concerns in a better way or better manner, then why not take the opportunity to have our voices heard?" The Student Council election, organized by the AUS Office of Student Affairs, was the culmination of week-long electoral activities in which candidates canvassed for votes. The 14 students elected to the Student Council for the 2014-2015 academic year are: President: Saud Mohammad. Saud AlQassimi Vice President:Mina Najib Zuberi Vice President for Public Relations:Doaa Salim Samhan Al Kathiri Executive Secretary and Office Director:Doa'a Mousa Nassar Treasurer: Muhammad Aqdas Muzaffar Events and Activities Coordinator:AbdulRahman Marwan Asaad Athletics and Sports Coordinator:Hakeem Jamil Al-Hashash Communication and Media Coordinator:Munirah A.E. Alshami Student Organizations and Campus Services Coordinator:Mariam Mohamed Kamel College of Architecture, Art and Design Representative:Ibrahim Ibrahim College of Arts and Sciences Representative:Ashley Ann Mansour College of Engineering Representative: AbdulSamad Mohammad Zahir School of Business AdministrationRepresentative:Hana Hamad AlShamsi Achievement Academy Bridge Program Representative:Abdul Bari Nijrabi -EndsAbout AUS 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. It offers 26 majors and 53 minors at the undergraduate level, and 14 master's degrees through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment. As a provider of quality higher education in the Gulf, AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates. AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The bachelor of science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET w ( ww.abet.org). The bachelor of science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the United States. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). For more information, please contact: Miriam Kiwan
Director of Strategic Communications and Media mkiwan@aus.edu Nazzal Yousef Director of Media Relations +971 6 515 2157 nyousuf@aus.edu Š Press Release 2014
Astronomy in Arab world discussed at AUS American University of Sharjah (AUS] held a highimpact seminar entitled Steps for an Arab Astronomy Renaissance at its campus on May 14, 2014. The event, which was held in partnership with Nature Publishing Group (NPG) and the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG), drew a large audience comprising students, faculty members, university officials as well as members of the public. Published on: 16/05/2014 Name: The Gulf Time Page: 3
American University of Sharjah explores 'Science Renaissance' American University of Sharjah (AUS) held a high-impact seminar entitled Steps for an Arab Astronomy Renaissance at its campus on May 14. The event, which was held in partnership with Nature Publishing Group (NPG) and the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG), drew a large audience comprising students, faculty members, university officials as well as members of the public. The seminar, which was hosted by Mohammed Yahia, editor of Nature Middle East and a prominent science journalist who also represented Nature Arabic Edition, a scientific publication in Arabic by Nature Publishing Group, was a followup on the article on the state of Arab astronomy published earlier in Nature by Dr Nidhal Guessoum, Professor of Physics and Associate Dean, College of Arts and Science. The event featured a number of exciting presentations, including an engaging review of the state of Arab astronomy by Dr Guessoum. Published on: 16/05/2014 Name: The Gulf Today Page: 4
AUS students develop app for the paralysed Students from the American University of Sharjah's (AUS) College of Engineering have developed a mobile solution that can help paralysed patients communicate using a mobile app and a brain/computer interface. This project recently won first place at the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2014 UAE, and the team will now participate in the Pan Arab semi-finals to be held in Qatar later this month. Published on: 20/05/2014 Name: Gulf News Page: 11
Help for people who are paralysed Students from the American University of Sharjah College of Engineering have developed a mobile solution that can help paralysed patients communicate using a mobile app and a braincomputer interface. The app is designed to improve patients' quality of life. Published on: 20/05/2014 Name: The National Page: 5
AUS tops case study competition Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, the UAE Minister of Youth, Culture and Community Development, congratulated the winners of the Pearl Initiative UAE Student Case Study Competition at a ceremony in Abu Dhabi on May 20. This is a goal that is directly in line with the Pearl initiative’s mission to grow a knowledge base on regional and responsible best corporate practices. First place went to a team from the American University of Sharjah which profiled Al Fardan Exchange’s anti-money laundering policies. Published on: 22/05/2014 Name: The Gulf Today Page: 2
Top three 'transparent' universities Three universities were named winners of the Pearl Initiative Student Case Study Competition. The Pearl Initiative is a not-for-profit organisation working to improve corporate accountability and transparency, first place went to a team from the American University of Sharjah. Published on: 22/05/2014 Name: The National Page: 4
Solving the problem of maths anxiety in children... I began to get nervous when I received an e-mail from our daughters' school about their end-of-year maths assessment exam. Memories of school flooded back and I even got butterflies in my stomach the same ones I used to get when I sat a maths exam myself! "At school, teachers must make maths relevant to children's lives," says Nidhal Guessoum, a professor and associate dean at the American University of Sharjah. "They must also make the mathematics class a positive learning experience for pupils and not a dreadful time. " Published on: 22/05/2014 Name: Gulf Daily News Page: 14
Sharjah seeks fare play As Sharjah Municipality dishes out a Food Safety Program to reduce violations by food premises and change food behavior. Lily B. Libo-on finds out from Sheikha Dr Rasha Ahmed Al Qassimi, Assistant Director-General for Public Health and Central Laboratories, what else the two-pronged drive is cooking up. Other than hotels, we have the American University of Sharjah with its 12 restaurants fully accredited. It is the first academic institution to have complied. Other universities and colleges are either working on it or not yet started. The City for Humanitarian Services has implemented the programme for its special-needs individuals and some private schools. Even the Sharjah Ladies' Club has all its food outlets under the GHP. Which other areas are being targeted? We are targeting all hotels in Sharjah. So far, only the Hilton Sharjah has got both the GHP and Hazard accredit-a- Are other sectors also trained under the programme? Currently, we are providing practical training to domestic help. How do you see the programme five years from now? It is not what we see. We wanted to change people's behaviour. We did not force them. But they have now evolved into our inspectors, instead of us being their inspectors. They are training their own people and inspecting themselves. They are auditing themselves because they know it is their business, their responsibility. Published on: 2/05/2014 1ame: .haleej Times Page: 4
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Saudi Gazette May 22, 2014 AUS launches eBook to help freshmen
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AME info May 8, 2014 AUS launches second eBook to help new students adjust to their first year at an American university
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MSN Arabia May 7, 2014 AUS launches second eBook to help new students adjust to their first year at an American university
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Eye of Dubai May 8, 2014 AUS launches second eBook to help new students adjust to their first year at an American university
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Saudi Gazette May 22, 2014 14
Sultan Al Qasimi grants Amir of Kuwait Award of Arab World Personality for Humanitarian support H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has honourd the winners of the Arab family Award in its second edition under the slogan " With Family interconnection we can rise and upgrade ".H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the ceremony.The honorees received certificates of appreciation and awards allocated to them in recognition of their efforts in social and family action.His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait was on the top of the honorees, who awarded the first Award of Arab World Personality, in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the field of supporting Arab family and maintaining its cohesion and the establishment of several institutions and bodies to serve the family and increase its interconnection in Kuwait and the Arab world. Also, Sheikh Sultan visited the Students Center at the American University of Sharjah . Published on: 16/05/2014 Name: Al Ittihad Page: 3
American University of Sharjah explores ‘Science Renaissance’ American University of Sharjah (AUS) held a high-impact seminar entitled Steps for an Arab Astronomy Renaissance at its campus on May 14. The event, which was held in partnership with Nature Publishing Group (NPG) and the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG), drew a large audience comprising students, faculty members, university officials as well as members of the public. Published on: 16/05/2014 Name: Al Bayan Page: 13
American University of Sharjah explores the ‘Science Renaissance’ American University of Sharjah (AUS) held a high-impact seminar entitled Steps for an Arab Astronomy Renaissance at its campus on May 14. The event, which was held in partnership with Nature Publishing Group (NPG) and the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG), drew a large audience comprising students, faculty members, university officials as well as members of the public. Published on: 16/05/2014 Name: Alroeya Page: 28
Mini-Symposium and Workshop on Design for Fire Resistance in Structures at AUS The IEEE UAE organized the Second Mini-Symposium and Workshop on Design for Fire Resistance in Structures Published on: 16/05/2014 Name: Al Watan UAE Page: 7
AUS students develop app for the paralysed Students from the American University of Sharjah's (AUS) College of Engineering have developed a mobile solution that can help paralysed patients communicate using a mobile app and a brain/computer interface. This project recently won first place at the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2014 UAE, and the team will now participate in the Pan Arab semi-finals to be held in Qatar later this month. Published on: 20/05/2014 Name: Al Khaleej Page: 7
AUS students develop app for the paralysed Students from the American University of Sharjah's (AUS) College of Engineering have developed a mobile solution that can help paralysed patients communicate using a mobile app and a brain/computer interface. This project recently won first place at the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2014 UAE, and the team will now participate in the Pan Arab semi-finals to be held in Qatar later this month. Published on: 20/05/2014 Name: Al Bayan Page: 12
Seventh Model United Nations Conference More than 180 students from 12 educational institutions participated in the seventh Model United Nations conference held by American University of Sharjah under the title Model United Nations 2014. The conference organized by Department of International Studies in American University of Sharjah hosted students from different universities and schools. Published on: 20/05/2014 Name: Kul Al Usra Page: 114, 115
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Al Watan May 19, 2014 الجامعة األميركية بالشارقة تطلق الكتاب اإللكتروني الثاني
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Eye of Dubai May 8, 2014 الجامعة األميركية في الشارقة تطلق ثاني كتاب إلكتروني لمساعدة الطلبة المستجدين في مرحلة االنتقال إلى الجامعة
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MSN Arabia May 7, 2014 الجامعة األميركية في الشارقة تطلق ثاني كتاب إلكتروني لمساعدة الطلبة المستجدين في مرحلة االنتقال إلى الجامعة
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Saeed Al Mansouri Saeed AL-Mansoori is an assistant researcher in the Space Image Processing and Analysis Department at Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST). He has received B.Sc. degree in Communication Engineering from Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and then a Master's degree from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Published on: 20/05/2014 Name: Al Khaleej Page: 11
Students compete in universities In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, some universities among which the American University of Sharjah (AUS) are organizing competitions involving secondary cycle students. Published on: 20/05/2014 Name: Al Khaleej Page: 10