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Vol. XLIII, No. 29

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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Record breaking AUB Annual Job Fair 2011 that wouldn’t stop students and alumni from attending. Precautions were taken beforehand and stands were set up on the first and second floors of West Hall, accommodating multinational and regional firms prior to the arranged starting time. By 11 am, the weather had improved significantly and firm representatives returned to their designated outdoor stands. Nonetheless, recruitment presentations, individual interviews and case analyses all proceeded as scheduled. Some 237 job vacancies were available, including full-time and part-time jobs, summer jobs, and internships, a majority of which were entry to mid-level, requiring minimal to relative experience in the related fields. Moreover, 36 recruitment presentations were carried out in addition to on-campus individual interviews, business case analyses, and aptitude and numerical data tests. The Job Fair not only present-

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onths of preparation culminated in the AUB Annual Job Fair, held on Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13 at AUB ‘s Upper Campus. The two-day event pooled together 156 multinational, regional and local firms with the aim of providing AUB students and alumni the opportunity to seek exceptional employment and experience. The opening ceremony held on Thursday in West Hall at 12 noon by Dr. Talal Nizameddin, Dean of Student Affairs and Dr. Maryam Ghandour, Head of the Career and Placement Services and Coordinator of the Job Fair, launched the start to a truly successful day. Students were able to submit their CVs and forge connections with firm representatives well into the evening. The unexpected weather proved to be a bit of an obstacle on Friday, but nothing

Students protest satisfactory sports accommodation, A growing concern at AUB Ali Kassem Staff Writer

student body. But the shortcomings of sports at AUB are not limited to that. Indeed, it has recently become obvious that student athletes are not treated the way they should be as “Ambassadors of AUB.” The complaints are many, from lack of proper uniforms

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t seems that, in the words of Yehya Abbas, AUB mechanical engineer major and member of the AUB swim team, sports at AUB are “not sufficiently looked after.” Indeed, AUB sports events seem to lack proper support, especially from the

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and Engineering, a significant majority of the vacancies were open to students of all majors as firm representatives repeatedly emphasized their interest in recruiting AUB students for their long-standing impeccable reputation. The Fair ended on a high note with a Gala Dinner hosted in honor of the participating firms at the Mistral Ballroom of the Movenpick Hotel and Resort and in the presence of AUB Deans and VPs. Each participating firm was recognized and

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awarded for its part in making the AUB Job Fair a success. Entertainment for the evening consisted of AUB Students playing the piano, singing, performing Latin dance and ballet. Notably, the proceeds of the dinner went toward funding the AUB Financial Aid Program.

Edrees Elrachidi Staff Writer

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any students may have noticed the vibrant and numerous posters that crammed the American University of Beirut’s (AUB) campus. What has really gotten the students’ attention is the $10,000 prize that these fliers promised. Organized annually by the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Student Representative Committee

(Photo by Antoine Salloum)

(FEA-SRC), this event covers a very wide scope of topics: It encompasses many ideas of well-

AUB Outdoors 2010-11 (See pages 7-16 for supplement!)

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The AUB Music Club in collaboration with Roadster Diner cordially invites you to “Mending Beats,” a fundraising concert for children with congenital heart disease taking place this Wednesday May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Assembly Hall. Tickets will be sold outside West Hall.

Annual AUB Rally Paper a success

This year, AUB’s annual Outdoors committee will be bringing old Beirut back to life. So come on down to AUB this Saturday and Sunday May 21 and 22 and join the crowds of people indulging in games, music, and great food. Beirut is “Sett El Dunya,” and the Outdoors committee has worked long and hard to provide an opportunity for everyone to get a glimpse of its glory and beauty!

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AUB Music Club ‘Mending Beats’ fundraising concert

(Photo by Salim Batlouni)

ed students with the opportunity to market themselves and a starting point from which to launch their careers, but also provided them with a realistic take on the job market. The industries of firms represented at the fair were numerous, with a concentration in the fields of Architecture & Construction, Banking, Engineering & Contracting, Finance, and Marketing. Though the majors in most demand were Architecture, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics,

Out Loud: AUB Rally Paper 2011

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Boasts 237 job vacancies and 36 recruitment presentations Lamia Estatie Special to Outlook

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Campus News AUB’s first remote controlled boat competition

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Outlook wishes a fast recovery for AUB student Munib Masri, who was shot this Sunday May 15 while demonstrating peacefully for the right of Palestinians’ return to their homeland.

Campus News AIESEC soon to expand to AUB

Bliss Street, West Hall 208 Tel: 01 350 000 or 01 374 444 Ext.3193

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Arts & Culture The playwright’s cooperative spring showcase

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