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LAU Commended for Emissions Reporting

LAU received the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reporting Certificate from the Ministry of Environment (MoE) during a seminar on January 8 titled Planning through Crisis: Climate Progress and Challenges, organized by the MoE and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). LAU’s Chief Sustainability Officer Nadim Farajalla accepted the award on behalf of LAU for data prepared by the university’s Facilities Management department, highlighting LAU’s commitment to environmental accountability. 

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Dr. André Megarbane Receives the 2024 Arab Award in Genetics

The 2024 Arab Award for Genetics was presented to Professor André Megarbane, chair of the Department of Human Genetics and assistant dean for Research at the LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine. Awarded by Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, the recognition celebrates Dr. Megarbane’s vast contribution to the field, especially in terms of understanding genetic disorders, raising public awareness, early diagnosis, genetic counseling and the effective management of cases.

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LAU Participates in UAE’s Largest Sustainability Forum

The LAU Office of Sustainability, represented by Chief Sustainability Officer Nadim Farajalla and Lead Sustainability Coordinator Manale Abou Dagher, took part in the Future Sustainability Forum 24, Shaping Greener Economies, on December 4–5 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Dr. Farajalla shared the stage with fellow innovators and change-makers from across the globe to discuss the importance of youth participation in sustainability initiatives, while Abou Dagher addressed the critical role of education in promoting sustainability across all sectors.

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Dr. Hussein Zeaiter Serves on a Doctorate Jury at the University of Montpellier, France

The Doctoral College of Economics and Management at the University of Montpellier, France, invited Associate Professor of Economics at LAU, Hussein Zeaiter, to act as an external reviewer on the doctoral jury for student Rim Al-Amin. Al-Amin successfully defended her dissertation, “Collective and Contextualized Strategies to Enhance the Resilience of Agricultural Systems in Lebanon.” Dr. Zeaiter has previously participated in doctorate committees at the Université de Montpellier, thereby enhancing his academic relationship with both schools. 

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Praise for AKSOB Student’s E-Marketing Project

Rima Sfaxi, a third-year marketing student at the Adnan Kassar School of Business, has been praised by Saber Industrial Corporation—a manufacturer of sealants and adhesive tapes—for her outstanding e-marketing project, a social media reel that perfectly captures Saber Industrial’s commitment to Lebanon’s reconstruction. In a thank-you letter, the company’s leadership said that her project was “a testament to the talent and dedication of AKSOB marketing students who are helping spread messages of optimism and resilience far and wide.”  

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A Tournament With a Purpose

In the spirit of bringing the engineering community together and enjoying a friendly competition for a greater cause, a mini-football tournament titled Engineering Cup: Playing with Purpose was held on Thursday, December 5, on the Byblos campus. Organized by the IEEE, ASME, IISE, SPE, ASCE, and DSC LAU chapters with the support of the School of Engineering, the event successfully raised donations to support displaced families and the community during these challenging times.

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Students Repair, Renew and Donate

A drive organized by the Engineers Without Borders student club combined sustainability, volunteerism and practical skills to benefit Lebanon’s vulnerable communities. Throughout November, the LAU community on the Byblos campus donated used items such as batteries, doll houses, board games, kitchen appliances and laptops for engineering students to repair and clean up. While a few items had to be recycled, a large number of toys, electronics and appliances were donated to aid those in need.

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Architect Celine Lahoud Awarded by AIA Middle East

Alumna Celine Lahoud (BArch ’24) has received the Honor Award for Best Graduation Project at the 2024 American Institute of Architects Year-End Conference and Design Awards, organized by the Institute’s Middle East Chapter in Qatar. Lahoud’s final-year project, De Rerum Natura, developed under the supervision of Prof. Issam Barhouch, proposed a sanctuary that revitalizes an ancient site in Bjarrine, combining innovation in preservation with environmental design, and inviting visitors to immerse themselves in nature, while promoting community and self-sufficiency.

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Prestigious T.H.E. Award for the AiW

The Arab Institute for Women (AiW) has won the Best Research Project of the Year Award at the Times Higher Education Awards Arab World 2024 for its project, Countering Backlash: Reclaiming Gender Justice. The judges praised AiW’s work for its solid academic research and real-world impact in addressing vital social issues. This recognition comes at an auspicious time as LAU celebrates its centennial, and the AiW marks 50 years of advancing gender issues and bridging the gap between academia and activism.

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In the Spirit of Giving

To help small businesses and raise vital funds for the displaced and families in need of support, the Office of the Deans of Students held a market on December 3 and 4 on the Byblos campus, aptly titled “In the Spirit of Giving.” The 15 booths selling Christmas ornaments, artisanal products, gifts and baked goods, among others, drew crowds of students and visitors eager to give back. The businesses and NGOs retained the sales revenues, while proceeds from booth donations went to philanthropic efforts.

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