LAU at a Glance
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1835 American Presbyterian missionaries establish the American School for Girls in response to a lack of available education for girls in the region.
1924 The school becomes the American Junior College for Women, with a founding class of eight students.
1933 The cornerstone of LAU’s oldest building, Sage Hall, is laid and the college is moved to its present location in Beirut.
1948-49 The name of the college is changed to Beirut College for Women (BCW).
1950 The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York grants BCW a provisional charter, allowing it to offer the B.A., A.A. and A.A.S. degrees.
Historical Timeline: 1835 – 2013 LAU embarks on a five-year strategic plan based on five pillars: excellence in academic and other facets of university life, student centeredness, increased role of alumni, promotion of LAU as a major learning center in the region, and effective use of financial resources.
The Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine welcomes its first class of students.
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LAU acquires majority holdings of Rizk Hospital, and begins developing the University Medical Center – Rizk Hospital (UMC-RH).
LAU is granted full accreditation by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
1955 BCW’s charter becomes absolute and the college adds B.S. degrees.
1970 The Lebanese government recognizes BCW’s bachelor’s degrees as equivalent to the License.
1973 The college becomes co-educational and changes its name to Beirut University College (BUC).
1975-1990 Despite low attendance during the civil war, the college maintains operations by holding courses north and south of Beirut.
1985 The Board of Regents in New York amends the charter to transform the college into a multicampus institution.
2010
The Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing welcomes its first class.
LAU embarks on Strategic Plan 2011–2016, focused on taking LAU to the next level of academic excellence.
2011
Frem Civic Center is inaugurated on the Byblos campus.
2012
The Chagoury Health Sciences Center is completed to host the LAU schools of medicine, pharmacy and nursing.
1991 Courses begin at the Byblos campus.
1994 The Board of Regents approves the university’s new name — Lebanese American University. The charter is amended to include master’s degrees. LAU has three schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, and Engineering & Architecture. During this year, the School of Pharmacy also opens.
1996 The Lebanese government officially recognizes the new name and status.
1999 The charter is amended once again to allow LAU to grant bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Pharmacy, and the Doctor of Pharmacy.
2002 The Doctor of Pharmacy program becomes the only one outside the United States to earn accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
2013
LAU launches a B.A in Fashion Design in collaboration with ELIE SAAB and London College of Fashion.
LAU inaugurates the NewYork headquarters and Academic Center in midtown Manhattan.
The university launches the LAU Executive Center@Solidere in downtown Beirut.
“LAU is committed to academic excellence, student-centeredness, civic engagement, the advancment of scholarship, the education of the whole person, and the formation of leaders in a diverse world.”
LAU at a Glance…
The Lebanese American University (LAU), a leading private higher education institution in Lebanon, operates under a charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. LAU is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). With roots extending back to 1835, LAU began as a women’s college in 1924. The university expanded over the decades, catering to the growing educational needs of Lebanon and the Middle East. Today, LAU boasts seven schools. Dynamic and distinguished faculty research and teach in a wide range of academic disciplines on campuses in Beirut and Byblos. A nonsectarian institution guided by a deeply rooted sense of shared ethical values, LAU is committed to providing superior education to students from Lebanon, the Middle East and around the world. LAU at a glance | 2014
LAU is governed by a Board of Trustees that oversees the primary functions of leadership, stewardship and audit. A Board of International Advisors provides counsel on university policies and other matters to the Board of Trustees, president, and senior management.
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Campuses
LAU’s two main campuses are located on leafy hillsides by the Mediterranean Sea around 35 kilometers apart, putting LAU within easy reach of all areas of Lebanon. The Byblos and Beirut campuses offer similarly structured programs in the arts, sciences, and business. Programs in nursing and medicine, together with junior and senior year courses in engineering and pharmacy, are offered exclusively in Byblos. The 25,368 square-meter Beirut campus is centrally located amid the wealth of cultural, social, educational, and recreational resources of Lebanon’s capital. The 159,424 square-meter Byblos campus was inaugurated in 1991 and has seen constant expansion—from two to nine buildings, plus a medical-nursing complex and a library currently underway. Students on both campuses have access to impressive libraries, gymnasiums, residence halls, theaters, wireless internet, computer centers, laboratories, and academic support services. LAU still continues to expand today. In 2013, it launched two new major developments. With the establishment of its New York Headquarters and Academic Center and a new Executive Center in Downtown Beirut, LAU continues its journey of perpetual improvement and progression.
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In a historic move that builds bridges between East and West, LAU inaugurated its New York Headquarters and Academic Center in September 2013, bolstering its status as a globally minded institution. The high-tech facility is spread across three floors, over 2,700 square-meters including ten classrooms, business and admissions offices, a student lounge, and a library. It is also home to the LAU’s New York Advancement Staff. Located at 211 E. 46th St., the center presents a unique educational opportunity for students in the United States to gain insights into Lebanon and the Middle East while benefitting from an American-style education.
World-class faculty will offer courses in a variety of fields that include Islamic banking, peace education, gender studies in the Arab world, and the Arabic language. LAU has also initiated partnerships with U.S. universities allowing students to transfer credits for courses taken at the Academic Center. As part of its mission to facilitate cross-cultural exchange, the center will regularly host international conferences and workshops, including public lectures from leading scholars on contemporary regional issues.
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LAU and Solidere have partnered to offer a new venue for courses, conferences and seminars in Beirut Central District, the reconstructed heart of the Lebanese capital. The LAU Executive Center @ Solidere will host E.M.B.A. and M.B.A. courses, along with executive workshops and seminars. Culture, music and art will also play a part in the multi-discipline facility. Spread across 600 square meters, the Executive Center includes fully equipped classrooms, a design studio for the School of Architecture and Design, a student lounge, and faculty offices.
The partnership is in line with Solidere’s goal of developing Beirut Central District into a vibrant urban community, re-establishing it as the capital’s focal point. From LAU’s perspective, the center will allow LAU students to gain first-hand knowledge of the workings of Lebanon’s financial, political and commercial hub. It also responds to LAU’s forward-thinking drive to expand and evolve beyond the traditional campus model. The center is located at 1301 Marfaa, Beyhum Street. It was inaugurated on August 23, 2013.
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Academic Programs
LAU’s myriad undergraduate and graduate degree programs are grouped into seven schools: The School of Arts and Sciences The School of Architecture and Design The School of Business The School of Engineering The Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine The Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing The School of Pharmacy LAU at a glance | 2014
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The School of Arts and Sciences, LAU’s oldest school, embodies the university’s liberal arts tradition. Renowned for its broad range of top-notch academic programs, the school prides itself on diverse, highly qualified faculty, dedicated to cultivating students’ critical thinking and communication skills. The Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Science is the first program in Lebanon to earn accreditation by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). The School of Arts and Sciences offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degrees Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: Arabic Language & Literature (92 credits), Communication Arts (92 credits), Education (95 credits), English (92 credits), History (92 credits), Philosophy (92 credits), Political Science/ International Affairs (92 credits), Political Science (92 credits), Psychology (92 credits), Social Work (92 credits), Translation (92 credits). Bachelor of Science ( B.S. ) in: Biology (96 credits), Chemistry (92 credits), Computer Science (92 credits), Mathematics (92 credits), Nutrition (94 credits).
Master’s Degrees Master of Arts (M.A.) in: Comparative Literature (30 credits), Education (30 credits), International Affairs (30 credits). Master of Science (M.S.) in: Computer Science (30 credits), Molecular Biology (30 credits). Special Degree Teaching Diploma (T.D.) in: Elementary Education (21 credits), Early Childhood Education (21 credits), Various subjects in intermediate & secondary education (21 credits).
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In fall 2009, LAU officially integrated all architecture, design and fine arts programs into a single school. Since then, the School of Architecture and Design has emerged as a role model in terms of its educational standards and in fostering a design culture that is creative, open, multidisciplinary, and proactive. The Bachelor of Architecture degree is officially equivalent to the French Diplôme d’Architecture, which allows LAU graduates to practice in France and the European Union. The School of Architecture and Design offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degrees Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) (176 credits). Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: Fashion Design (130 credits), Fine Arts (92 credits), Interior Architecture (139 credits). Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: Graphic Design (118 credits), Interior Design (110 credits).
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As one of the oldest independent business schools in the Middle East, the School of Business has consistently led the way in business education and research in the region. Today, it remains an innovative and continuously improving school, a member of the European Foundation for Management Development, responsive to the changing face of business. Behind its success is a business school model that trains students for real-life challenges and is underpinned by robust academic research. Graduates emerge well-rounded, fluent in contemporary business issues, and equipped with the skills and experiences they need to compete in the world’s economies. The School of Business offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degrees Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business (92 credits) with seven specializations, besides the general (or no emphasis): Accounting, Banking and Finance, Family and Entrepreneurial Business Management, Information Technology Management, International Business, Management, and Marketing. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics (92 credits).
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hospitality and Tourism Management (92 credits). Master’s Degrees Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) (39 credits) Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) (36 credits).
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The School of Engineering combines rigorous academics with a dynamic professional foundation, preparing graduates for successful careers in today’s global market. Striving to educate and equip talented engineers for success in their professional and civic lives, the school offers a range of courses that are at the forefront of thinking and reflect the latest developments in the field. The integrated style of learning and teaching through laboratory classes, project work and industry-sponsored fieldwork enables students to become more independent and to think critically. All five undergraduate degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). LAU has the only ABET-accredited industrial engineering program in Lebanon.
Master’s Degrees Master of Science (M.S.) (30 credits) in: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management.
Bachelor’s Degrees Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (150 credits) in: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
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The School of Engineering offers the following degrees:
Conceived and designed in collaboration with Harvard Medical International, LAU’s Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine offers a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary curriculum. The school opened its doors in September 2009 offering a medical education of the highest standard to students from Lebanon and the region. While providing talented students with an opportunity to pursue an American-style medical education, it places emphasis on world-class research targeting regional health needs. The pre-medical and medical curricula combine ethics and humanities helping students to be committed to patients, to develop a core values system, and to build a multiplicity of perspectives. The Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, equipped with integrated computers and multimedia technologies, enables students to safely prepare for real-world environments. The School of Medicine offers the following degree: Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) LAU at a glance | 2014
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The Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing welcomes students seeking the education and professional experience required to join the ranks of high-quality, safety-conscious and effective health care providers. The school’s comprehensive and intellectually challenging curriculum emphasizes professional nursing standards, patient-centered care, and ethical practice. Built on a liberal arts foundation, the curriculum complements nursing science with knowledge from the biomedical and social sciences, to assure academic excellence. As of 2013, the B.S. in Nursing is accredited by the U.S.-based Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Graduates of the 103-credit program are qualified for registered nurse positions both in Lebanon and around the world. LAU at a glance | 2014
The School of Nursing offers the following degree: Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing
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The LAU School of Pharmacy is nationally and regionally recognized for its enriching academic, clinical and research pharmacy education. It prepares students for careers in clinical pharmacy, emphasizing the importance of combining a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical treatments with the professional values required to serve society ethically. Pharmacy graduates pursue post-graduate training or studies, or work in such diverse fields as in community and hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical sales and industry, and academia. The school is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). LAU’s Doctor of Pharmacy is the only program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education outside the U.S. LAU School of Pharmacy comprises two departments; the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Pharmacy Practice. LAU at a glance | 2014
The School of Pharmacy offers the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy (174 credits) Doctorate Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) (27 credits)
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University Medical Center–Rizk Hospital The university’s expansion into the field of medical education was buttressed by the acquisition of the University Medical Center–Rizk Hospital (UMC–RH). LAU is in the process of transforming this large medical campus in the heart of Beirut from a decades-old city hospital into a modern university hospital, clinical teaching venue, and research institution. These major renovations are part of a master plan expected to be completed in 2015. UMC–RH is designed to support LAU’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy by providing clinical facilities and services for teaching and training. It houses several top-notch centers, offering advanced radiology and imaging, dialysis, endoscopy, dermatology, ophthalmology, IVF, and cardiology.
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Libraries
Libraries At LAU’s Beirut and Byblos libraries, comprehensive traditional print collections are supplemented by over 153 state-of-the-art electronic databases. With 59,736 full-text electronic serial titles, students, faculty and staff have millions of scholarly articles at their fingertips. Both libraries embrace an integrated service environment uniting technology and human expertise. Users benefit from individual instruction, orientation, training sessions, and research assistance. Through agreements with institutions abroad, LAU’s libraries are able to secure indemand materials otherwise unavailable in Lebanon. Computer facilities include iPads, laptops, e-readers, scanners, printers and 164 public computers, in addition to a comprehensive audiovisual collection and practical teaching resources for education students. The Riyad Nassar Library in Beirut houses a number of special collections relevant to women’s studies, education, Islamic art, and architecture, as well as the oldest collection of children’s books in Lebanon.
Collections (2012–2013) Total print volumes Electronic books Print/microform serial subscriptions (title number) Full-text electronic journals Total online databases Total media materials 480,202 111,080 718 59,736 153 16,554 LAU at a glance | 2014
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Centers and Institutes
Renowned faculty chair LAU’s many centers and institutes. Regular conferences, workshops, and seminars offer specialized knowledge and access to resources throughout the year. Centers and institutes provide specialized training to students, researchers, faculty, and professionals from around the world. LAU hosts 19 centers and institutes: • Center for Lebanese Heritage • Center for Program and Learning Assessment • CISCO Institute • Human Resources Institute • Institute for Banking and Finance • Institute of Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation • Institute for Human Genetics • Institute for Peace and Justice Education • Institute for Water Resources and Environmental Technologies • Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World • Institute of Family and Entrepreneurial Business
To learn more about LAU’s 19 centers and institutes, access their websites via: www.lau.edu.lb/academics
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• Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies • Institute of Islamic Art, Architecture and Design • Institute for Migration Studies • Media Training and Research Institute • Software Institute • Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture • Teacher Training Institute • Urban Planning Institute
LAU’s Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture provides a multi-faceted language and cultural immersion program that attracts students from around the globe. SINARC is a top choice for the scholars of the region looking to gain an in-depth understanding of cultural and social dynamics while improving their language skills. SINARC credits can be transferred to institutions of higher education worldwide. Courses are tailored to various levels of proficiency. Each level packs in 20 hours of intensive classroom instruction per week, including five hours of Lebanese dialect. Cultural activities include weekly lectures on topics related to Arab and Lebanese politics, history, society, and culture. In addition, students partake in a series of excursions to historical, cultural, and tourist sites throughout Lebanon. SINARC offers summer, fall, and spring terms.
Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture (SINARC)
As of 2013, LAU is proud to announce the launch of SINARC courses in Manhattan at LAU’s Headquarters and Academic Center in NYC.
For more information visit: www.lau.edu.lb/centers-institutes/sinarc
LAU’s University Enterprise Office plays a strategic advisory and coordination role in the university’s projects throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Essential responsibilities within its mission include supplying academic advisory and coverage services to universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman, along with overseeing the management of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)’s, Tomorrow’s Leaders, and Leaders for Democracy Fellows (LDF) programs. The LDF program is managed in partnership with Syracuse University in New York. UEO provides academic coverage and consultancy on strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment management, operations and facilities as well as implementation and performance-monitoring services.
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Established in 1973, the Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World is committed to pioneering academic research on women in the Arab world. The institute also seeks to empower women through development programs and education, and to serve as a catalyst for policy change regarding women’s rights in the region. An active and highly esteemed institute, IWSAW facilitates networking and communication, while cultivating ties with national, regional, and international organizations and universities concerned with women’s and gender issues. IWSAW established a master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, which LAU launched in 2013. The first of its kind in Lebanon, this graduate program aims to generate a cadre of young, dynamic, qualified researchers in the field. Al-Raida, IWSAW’s flagship interdisciplinary journal, has addressed gender in historical and contemporary contexts since 1976. The publication strives to bridge the conventional divide between scholarship and activism. Al-Raida has recently evolved into a biannual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal. For more information, visit the IWSAW website: http://iwsaw.lau.edu.lb
Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World (IWSAW)
Designed for the 21st Century workplace, CEP courses, workshops, and programs impart applicable, relevant, and up-to-date knowledge and skills in a array of fields, serving a wide variety of adult learners seeking professional advancement. CEP’s innovative programs enhance performance and encourage achievement by creating a vibrant learning environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Certificate-based programs are offered on campus or at the client’s location. In 2011, CEP opened a satellite office at the Safadi Foundation in Tripoli and in 2013 it inaugurated a branch at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Zahle and the Bekaa region. CEP also offers professional courses at the LAU Executive Center @ Solidere. For more information, visit the CEP website: www.lau.edu.lb/cep LAU at a glance | 2014
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Students
SCHOOL Architecture and Design Arts and Sciences Business Engineering Medicine Nursing Pharmacy No College Designated Total
NUMBER OF STUDENTS* Beirut Campus 648 1,865 2,210 115 10 41 36 4,925 Byblos Campus 485 581 534 981 145 54 429 4 3,213 Total 1,133 2,446 2,744 1,096 145 64 470 40 8,138
Exemplifying diversity and community spirit, LAU’s student body is one of the university’s major assets. Over 80 nationalities, as well as students from all of Lebanon’s diverse cultural backgrounds are represented on both campuses. LAU’s reputation as a center of excellence, both locally and internationally, is greatly enhanced by its student achievements. In the fall term of the 2012–2013 academic year, 8,138 students enrolled at LAU. International Students The growing number of international applicants attests to LAU’s rising reputation for academic excellence. In the 2012–2013 academic year, 21 percent of the student population hailed from outside Lebanon, with 80 nationalities represented in both the fall and spring terms.
GENDER Male Female Total
NUMBER OF STUDENTS* Beirut Campus 2,388 2,537 4,925 Byblos Campus 1,755 1,458 3,213 Total 4,143 3,995 8,138
* Census date figures for fall 2012
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In an effort to promote universal academic excellence, LAU provides a comprehensive merit- and need-based financial aid program. Eligible students receive packages commensurate with a combined assessment of their academic and financial status. Financial aid is granted in the form of merit scholarships, work-aid, loans, and grants. For the 2012–2013 academic year, LAU increased its financial aid budget by 10 percent. Over $18.4 million funded around 2,400 students. Seventy-five students received merit scholarships while 43 received a Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) grant in fall 2012. Additionally, 266 incoming LAU students were awarded entrance scholarships in fall 2012, 27 percent more than in fall 2011.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
For the academic year 2013–2014, the average undergraduate tuition is $14,823 per year and the average graduate tuition is $12,177 per year. Annual tuition fees for doctoral/professional practice programs amount to $26,250 for students in the School of Medicine, and $21,400 for Pharm.D. students. LAU’s operating budget for 2012–2013 is $138,678,780, a 16 percent increase on the 2011–2012 operating budget reflecting the university’s dynamic growth and expansion. LAU sources funding from tuition and students fees, private gifts, government grants, fundraising, and endowments.
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LAU’s recently completed strategic plan significantly raised the bar of faculty qualifications. Out of 298 full-time faculty members, 75 percent hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field. Approximately 49 percent of those degrees are from the United States; 29 percent from Europe; 11 percent from Canada, Australia and South Africa; and 11 percent from Lebanon and other Arab countries. The university’s faculty is remarkably diverse: 48 percent of instructors are Lebanese, 41 percent are dual-nationals, and 11 percent are nonLebanese foreigners. Forty-two percent of full-time faculty members are women. The approximate student–faculty ratio on both campuses is 18:1 (full-time equivalents for fall 2012).
Faculty
Management Male Female Total 46 27 73
Professional 107 217 324
Non-Professional 114 46 160
Total 267 290 557
With 557 full-time staff members, LAU is among the largest private employers in Lebanon and one of the fastest-growing universities in the region. The staff has grown steadily over the years, with new talent increasingly attracted to LAU’s positive work environment and excellent employee benefits package. Key service areas include student development and enrollment management, information technology, advancement, administration, human resources, and marketing and communications. LAU at a glance | 2014
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Alumni
LAU’s 34,200 alumni have settled across the globe. Thirty-six vibrant alumni chapters maintain ties with the university, facilitating networking among generations of graduates. LAU offers numerous benefits and services to alumni, who are regularly invited to participate in reunions, homecomings, conferences, lectures, dinners, and social gatherings. Active members of the university’s alumni association enjoy access to many LAU facilities and participate in alumni elections.
Alumni chapters: - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Athens, Greece - Aleppo, Syria - Bahrain - Beirut College for Women - Beirut, Lebanon - Byblos, Lebanon - Damascus, Syria - Detroit, USA - Dubai & Northern Emirates, UAE - Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia - Ghana - Houston, USA - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Jordan - Kuwait - London, UK - Montreal, Canada - New England, USA - New York/New Jersey, USA - North Florida, USA - North Lebanon, Lebanon - Northern California, USA - Oman - Ottawa, Canada - Qatar - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - School of Engineering - School of Pharmacy - Seattle, USA - Southern California, USA - South Florida, USA - South Lebanon, Lebanon - Switzerland - Toronto, Canada - Washington, DC, USA
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Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees • Dr. Paul F. Boulos, Chairman of the Board of Trustees • Mr. Salim G. Sfeir, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees • Dr. George N. Faris, Secretary of the Board of Trustees • Mr. Thomas G. Abraham • Mr. Mike Ahmar • Mr. George Doumet • Dr. Charles Elachi • Mrs. Eva Kotite Farha • Mr. Antoine Frem • Mr. Arthur Gabriel • Dr. Ray Irani • Rev. Cynthia A. Jarvis • Mr. Wadih (Bill) Jordan • Rev. Joseph Kassab
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Mr. Charles Muller Mr. Richard (Dick) Orfalea Mr. Todd Petzel Mr. Fred Rogers Dr. H. John Shammas, M.D. Rev. Ronald L. Shive Mr. Philip Stoltzfus Dr. George E. Thibault, M.D.
Ex-Officio Members Mr. Kanan Hamzeh Rev. Dr. Nuhad Tomeh Rev. Fadi Dagher Dr. Joseph G. Jabbra, President of LAU • Dr. Tarek Na’was, Chair of the Faculty Senate • • • •
Board of International Advisors
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Board of International Advisors • Mr. Kanan Hamza, Chairman of the Board of International Advisors • Dr. Raymond Audi • Dr. Jihad Azour • H.E. Ivonne A. Baki • Mrs. Taline Avakian • Mr. Zuhair Boulos • Mrs. Abla Chammas • Mr. Bassem F. Dagher • Mr. Mazen S. Darwazah • Mr. Fouad El-Abd • Mr. Neemat G. Frem • Sheikh Hamed bin Ahmed Al Hamed • Mrs. Maha Kaddoura • Dr. Mahmoud A. Kreidie
• Mrs. May Makhzoumi • Dr. Mary Mikhael • Mrs. Adalat Audeh Nakkash • Mr. Mazen Nazzal • Mrs. Youmna Salame • Mr. Talal K. Shair Ex-Officio Members Rev. Fadi Dagher Dr. Joseph G. Jabbra, President of LAU Dr. Tarek Na’was, Chair of the Faculty Senate Mrs. Leila Saleeby Dagher, President of the Alumni Association
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Beirut Campus P.O. Box 13-5053 Chouran Beirut 1102 2801, Lebanon Tel +961 1 786456 Fax +961 1 867098 Byblos Campus P.O. Box 36 Byblos, Lebanon Tel +961 9 547254/262 Fax +961 9 944851
New York Headquarters and Academic Center 211 East 46th Street New York, NY 10017-2935 United States Tel: +1 212 203 4333 Fax: +1 212 784 6597 www.lau.edu.lb