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Isuue 9

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الشباب“ليس الشباب هم احلاضر فحسب بل هم احلاضر واملستقبل، وما املشكالت التي تواجههم إال

وتكمن حلولها في أنفسهم وفي قدراتهم على مواجهتها، فهم أثمن استثمار ألي أمة تريد أن تنهض وتتقدم، وهم حتما زينة احلياة الدنيا."

البيئة" ضرورة االرتقاء باجلهود املبذولة لدراسة قضية املياه من جميع جوانبها دراسة منظمة

ومنهجية، وإنني أتطلع إلى يوم تكون فيه قضية املياه فرعا من فروع العلم يتخصص فيه الطالب منذ وقت مبكر ويتعمقون في مختلف جوانبه”

الطفل األطفال هم زينة الدنيا ، يقاس رقي األمم وتقدمها مبدى اهتمامها بهم ورعايتهم،فكلما اتسعت

املساحة اخملصصة لألطفال في األفق الفكري جملتمع ما فذلك يعني أن هذا اجملتمع قد وضع عينيه على املستقبل الذي تعبر إليه اجملتمعات عبر استثمارها في اإلنسان وتنميته، وما األطفال

إال النبتة األولى التي نستظل بها في هذا الطريق .

العلمالتعليم هو القاعدة األساسية لبناء حضارة أي أمة ، ومتي أحتل مكانا بارزا في أولويات التنمية ،

كان ذلك جواز املرور احلقيقي للتقدم والتطور ..

التنميةإن املفهوم الواقعي والعصري للتنمية ليس مجرد أرقام وإحصاءات صماء عن معدالت اإلنتاج، ودخل الفرد، والناجت القومي، بل أكثر من ذلك، هو إعالء لشأن إرادة التغيير املستمر مبا يضمن

ترسيخ املفاهيم والقيم اإليجابية وما يستلزم من انفتاح متبصر على التجارب اإلنسانية. وعلى هذا األساس فالتنمية عملية حضارية شاملة خملتلف أوجه احلياة مبكوناتها االقتصادية واالجتماعي والثقافية، لتحقيق قدرة مستمرة ومتجددة لتأمني آفاق أفضل لرفاهية اإلنسان

وسعادته، فاإلنسان هو منطلق التنمية ومنتهاها.

مقتطفات من كلمات سموه

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We have been involved in several environmental initiatives, the BLOM Beirut Marathon recognized as the leading sports event of the year as well as several presentations and competitions. We also had many events that marked our year the most significant being the graduation ceremony where once again another AOU generation has left us to explore what the world has to offer. Another milestone in 2011 is the establishment for the ““Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship” which caters for the entrepreneurship drive within each and every individual in the community and encourages the young generation to open their businesses as well as introduce their innovative ideas. Looking back at what we have done throughout the year brings a smile to my face and makes me proud to be part of the AOU community.

I strongly believe that academic education plays a significant role in shaping students careers hence the high quality of education we are providing within our curriculum, but what is equally important is their personal growth which can only be developed outside the classroom. AOU works very closely with many organizations introducing new ideas and experiences to ensure that we provide a rich university life and prepare you for your professional endeavors.

I hope this year you will continue to show even more enthusiasm that led to the many successes we had in the past year. I also emphasize that the university welcomes any suggestions or ideas you may have.

Finally, I would like to extend my best wishes for a good semester ahead and enjoy reading “Open Horizons”.

Regards, Dr. Fairouz Sarkis

Dear AOU Community,

I greet all of you in the first Open Horizons Editions for 2012. The past year has been very rewarding and I am pleased to say that AOU has once again surpassed my expectations. As you look through the pages you will find that the university has been very active on many fronts.

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Content

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- مقتطفات من كلمات سموه

Opening Letter 1

Open Horizons Newsletter 3

Opening Words 4

News Around Campus 5

AOU Sports 12

AOU - 16 لقطات

AOU in the Spotlight 18

22 البيئة

Tribute to Rita Waked - AOU 24

AOU - 26 كلمة منكم

AOU Alumni 30

32Co مسك اخلتامnt

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Open Horizons Newsletter

“Open Horizons” Magazine

Since 2005, AOU launched “Open Horizons”, a university publication issued every semester covering university activities and campus life. Students and faculty members are the main contributors to the content writing about various subjects, events and interests.

مجلة آفاق مفتوحة

آفاق مفتوحة هي مجلة جامعية تصدر كل فصل دراسي وتعنى بنشر املقاالت واألنشطة مع مجلة تغطية شاملة لكافة أخبار اجلامعة، ويشرف عليها مكتب شؤون الطالب بالتعاون مع قسم العالقات

العامة في اجلامعة.

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Opening Words

“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “The faculty of business is looking forward to another dynamic semester. We are focused on enhancing students’ learning through the creation of a diverse learning community, the rejection of inertia, and through a constant search for innovation.”

“AOU helped me understand that the future is not some place we are going to but one we are creating through improving existing potential. I enjoyed every minute of this experience with my students at AOU.”

“Always seeking to cope with the new technology trends and the market demands, the ITC department at Lebanon branch is currently working to offer an updated curriculum for the various tracks in information technology and computing, furthermore, the implementation plan of the Masters degree in software development will start in the fall 2012 semester which will be promising with all these reforms.”

“As we support our students and help them blossom academically, emotionally and intellectually, we motivate and encourage them to become not only good teachers but also inspiring role models who in their turn would empower their students to cross bridges and even go beyond that and create their own.”

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Dr. Hayat El KhatibProgram Coordinator

“Faculty of Language Studies”

Dr. Nouhad AmaneddineProgram Coordinator

“Faculty of Computer Studies”

Mrs. Yara Abdallah Program Coordinator

“Faculty of Business Studies”

Mrs. Abir JaberProgram Coordinator

“Faculty of Education”

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Orphan Day Event

Ending 2011 on a happy note, the student affairs office in cooperation with the Community Service Club organized the “AOU Orphan Day” event on Thursday 29th December at university premises.

This initiative came as a part of AOU’s active community service program which focuses on making a positive contribution to the society.

More than 35 orphans from different associations across the country were present to enjoy a series of activities organized with AOU students including a magician show, singing and music parade lead by the AOU music club and many lively interactive games. To add a festive spirit to the event one of the Students made an appearance as “Santa Clause” creating excitement between the children who took individual pictures making it a very special memory.

Finally, lunch was served and a “Buche de Noel” cake-cutting ceremony took place.

The event was deemed a great success and the associations thanked the AOU for hosting them, encouraging them to make it a yearly occurrence for it brings tremendous joy and happiness to the children.

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News Around Campus

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Web & Mobile Programming

In line with the continuous quest to develop the technical abilities of AOU ITC students, the ITC department is in the progress of conducting a series of technical seminars, scheduled over the fall and the spring semesters. Two seminars have already been held: 1- Web programming led by “Dr. Bassam Merheb”2- Mobile programming led by “Dr. Hassan Sbeity”

More than 70 faculty members and students attended the sessions as they explored new development and programming techniques implemented in the work place today.

News Around Campus

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معرض لقسم التربيةبهدف تفعيل النشاطات الداخلية داخل قسم التربية في الفرع، وكما يجري في كل فصل، مت عرض مشاريع طالب

التربية - السنة الثالثة و السنة الرابعة خالل االسبوع الثاني من كانون األول عام 2011 .

وقد تنوعت املشاريع بني مجسمات ولوحات جدارية وألعاب تعليمية باالمكان استخدامها كوسائل تربوية وتعليمية في

املرحلة االبتدائية في املدارس. وقد القى املعرض استحسان الطالب واألساتذة على السواء.

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News Around Campus

أقام قسم التربية في اجلامعة يوم اجلمعة 2011/11/9 ورشة عمل لطالبه ) السنة الثالثة والرابعة( حول اخلط العربي وأنواعه.

وقد استخدمت أستاذة سناء عيتاني أل Active board من أجل عرض ما يقارب ثمانية أنواع من اخلط العربي مع حتديد الطرائق الصحيحة لكتابة اخلط الرقعي.

وقد تضمنت الورشة تطبيقا« مباشرا« لكيفية كتابة احلروف كتابة صحيحة مع متارين متعددة .

ورشة عمل حول اخلط العربي وأنواعه

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باالضافة للنشاطات الثقافية والعلمية والرياضيةالتي تتجلى وتتميز بها اجلامعة العربية املفتوحة،

فإنها متيزت عام 2011، بتشكيل نادي خدمة اجملتمع،الذي ساهم وبشكل مباشر في عدة نشاطات:

اهمها املساهمة الفعالة في دعم املشاركةالطالبية الواسعة بسباق بلوم بيروت ماراثون الدولي،

حيث مت التنسيق بني قسم شؤون الطالب ونادي خدمةاجملتمع ومسؤول األنشطة الرياضية من جهة،

ورئيسة وفد جمعية بيروت ماراثون السيدة مي اخلليل من جهة اخرى.

مت االعالن عن مشاركة اجلامعة العربية املفتوحة بسباق بلوم بيروت ماراثون الدولي، عبر تنظيم لقاء طالبي مفتوح ، وقد نظم هذا اللقاء قسم شؤون الطالب. كما هيأ اعضاء نادي خدمة اجملتمع القاعة في املبنى الزجاجي إلستقبال رئيسة وفد جمعية بيروت ماراثون السيدة مي اخلليل وبعض

الشخصيات الداعمة لهذا السباق.

استهل اللقاء بالنشيد الوطني اللبناني، وتبعه عدة كلمات من قبل مسؤولي شؤون الطلبة واألنشطة الرياضية باسم اجلامعة ؛ كلمات ترحيب ودعم ووعود باوسع مشاركة في سباق بلوم بيروت ماراثون، ليس فقط حتت عنوان رياضي و سياحي وخيري، بل ايضا حتت عنوان ثقافي وتربوي.

ثم القت السيدة مي اخلليل بدورها كلمة شكر، ودعم لفكرة املشاركة التربوية اجلامعية، وشددت على إهتمامها بفكرة اقامة اتفاقية تعاون بني اجلامعة واجلمعية ، ترتكز على التعاون وتبادل اخلبرات.

وبعد انتهاء اللقاء، توزع اعضاء نادي خدمة اجملتمع على كافة مباني اجلامعة الستقبال طلبات الراغبني في املشاركة في السباق.

واخيرا يجدر بنا القاء الضوء على اجلهود املبذولة من اجلميع إلجناح هذا احلدث ، والتى اثمرت

مشاركة فعالة في سباق بلوم بيروت ماراثون بتاريخ األحد 27 تشرين الثاني 2011. هذا احلدث الوطني والصحي والرياضي والسياحي واخليري والتربوي، قد جمع وجمع ليس فقط ابناء البلد الواحد، بل ضم

العديد من املشاركني من الدول العربية والغربية على حد سواء، حتت العناوين املذكورة وحتديدا حتت عنوان النجاح.

ديانا العاكومادارة االعمال قسم احملاسبة

News Around Campus

اللقاء والتحضيرات لسباق بلوم بيروت ماراثون الدولي

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The feedback of students and faculty was very positive as they were pleased to learn about the practical applications and examples used in the workplace.

Many new presentations and topics are also scheduled for the Spring semester so do not miss them!

»The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits him and sells itself.»Peter F. Drucker

As part of the innovative teaching techniques at the AOU - the School of Business hosted the “AOU Marketing Week” introducing the latest marketing concepts. During that week leading companies were present each covering a different topic and they were as follows

- “Power of Online Marketing” by Marketing Director at Roadster Hady Chehlawi- “Marketing Around the World” by Panadol Brand Manager Leila Idlibi - “Finding a Job Online” by Junior Chamber International Trainer Andre Abi Aad

AOU Marketing Week

News Around Campus

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AOU Year End Dinner

Arab Open University – Lebanon Branch gathered over 100 employees in its annual year-end dinner held at the “Top 21” Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the presence of Lebanon Branch Director Dr. Fairouz Sarkis.

In light of the restaurant being on the 21st floor and overlooking the capital Beirut, the evening was a pleasant end to a year filled with achievements and successes.

Inaugurating the dinner, a humorous presentation titled “The AOU Story” was held highlighting special moments and different members of faculty and staff at AOU. The presentation was a big success and applauded by all guests present as it reflected on their personal experiences at the university.

Following the presentation, Dr. Sarkis gave a heart-warming speechto the guests stressing the importance of every employee within the AOU Community. She further expressed her support to each and every member in the university.

After the speech, the AOU Music club kicked-off the entertainment with a mix of different music selection and of course the customary zajal segment lead by former AOU student Salem Ghanem.

AOU would like to wish its staff, faculty & friends a happy new year.

News Around Campus

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AOU Year 2011 Graduation

Over 488 students attained both a British and a Lebanese Degree at the Arab Open University Graduation

Under the auspices of his Royal Highness Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz represented by his Son HRH Prince Turki Bin Talal bin Abdulaziz and in the presence of Minister of Social Affairs Wael Abou Faour representing Prime Minister Najib Mikati, the University Rector and AOU Lebanon Branch Director Dr. Fairouz Farah Sarkis, a degrees awarding ceremony was held for the graduating class of 2010-2011 at BIEL.

The remarkable event was attended by leading political, social and public figures, academics, parents and members of the media.

Recognized for being the only university in Lebanon adopting the “Open Learning System” in partnership with the Open University in the UK, graduating student earned both a Lebanese Degree and a British degree.

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News Around Campus

“There is a good reason they call these ceremonies 'commencement exercises'. Graduation is not the end, it's the beginning.”

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AOU’s football team displayed remarkable talent and skill in the inter-university Christmas football tournament that took place at )Ansar football field- airport road( winning 2nd place in the competition. Playing against other universities in Lebanon, AOU football team won a series of 3 games against DNA, FCB and Salam Club until they reached the finals against Alnoujoum club.

The football team has been practicing for the past three month on bi-weekly basis and this win has come as a result of their hard work and perseverance. AOU is very proud of the sports club and we wish them even successes in the coming semester.

Here are the results of the Football friendly games: AOU vs IC 2-2 TiedAOU vs C &E 5-4 AOU wonAOU vs BFA club 4-2 AOU won

Here are the results of the Basketball friendly games: AOU vs Staff 137-51 AOU wonAOU vs Basateen club 67-52 AOU wonAOU vs Basateen club 84-80 AOU wonAOU vs BAU.J 64-62 AOU wonAOU vs LIU.J 73-70 AOU wonAOU vs Dar Alhandasa 46-51 AOU lostAOU vs Aldibis 65-55 AOU won.

As for the Christmas Tournament in Football: AOU vs Alnoujoum club 2-0 AOU wonAOU vs DNA 0-2 AOU lostAOU vs FCB 4-3 AOU wonAOU vs Salam club 3-0 AOU won.

In conclusion,we won the Football Christmas Tournament.Hope we stay in the lead always.

AOU Sports

AOU Sports

“With the emergence of new habits and lifestyles, people often do not participate in any form of sports especially the younger generation. Students need to schedule time for exercise or sports activity in order to stay fit and be productive.”Head of Sports Activities Mr. Moumtaz Taki El-Dine

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AOU Students Participate in BLOM Beirut Marathon

More than 85 AOU faculty members, students and staff took the streets competing alongside 31,000 participants in the most remarkable sports event to take place in Lebanon “BLOM BEIRUT MARATHON”. A spirit of enthusiasm, excitement cooperation and sportsmanship prevailed on the day, and the marathon highlight came from AOU student Hassan Hamieh - Business Faculty who won in second place in the “Runners with Special Needs” race, breaking a new record and making AOU very proud of his accomplishments.

Participating in the marathon has become a yearly ritual for AOU, emphasizing the university’s commitment to promote the culture of education and sports, and at the same time cooperate as a team to serve a goal. “Running for a Cause” is the theme of the marathon and AOU adopted the “Running for a Better Education” stemming from the university’s vision of “reinforcing a society of learning and knowledge in the Arab Word.”

AOU students have been preparing for the event for the past month, promoting it to fellow students, establishing registration stands and spreading posters across university campus. The feedback was very promising marking the start of a long-term relationship with the BLOM Beirut Marathon. Congrats to our runners and we look forward to many more achievements in the future.

AOU - Sports

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Q: You are the #1 Lebanese Player in Asia according to FIBA, you are titled the Lebanese Tiger by Lebanese fans, and you are a father and a husband and a son. When you look in the mirror first thing in the morning what do you see?

A: First of all, I see a normal person that has a talent, and a passion for basketball. I don’t see myself as a celebrity, but a father, son and a husband. These things are more important to me from being a celebrity who has a passion for the game. Every day I wake up at 6:30 to go and practice to stay in shape ans continue to give what I am giving to basketball.

Q: Who discovered Fadi El-Khatib?

A: I started playing in my school “Rawda High School”. My coach was Rizkallah Zalum. After that the credits goes to coach Ghassan Sarkis because he is the one who made my talent glow by taking me from Riyadi to Sagesse .

Q: What is the difference between Fadi on/off court?

A: On court I’m too aggressive while off court I’m not. When I play , I play to win, I play with passion, with determination but I am totally different off court.

Q: The living legend Michael Jordan has quoted you in the time Magazine that he wants to see you against players like Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade & Tim Duncan. What does this feedback mean to you?

A: When asked about me, Jordan said that Fadi belongs to the league and he would love to seeme perform in front of these players. This feedback is a grand certification )شهادة( in itself and a confirmation that I have reached a very high place in basketball because he is one of the legends of basketball and he is one of a kind.

Q: Have you achieved everything a Lebanese player can achieve, Rumor has it that there are talks between you and Detroit Pistons? Can you validate?

A: There is always an ambition for achieving more and more, you can’t just stop. I have won everything regarding Asia, Arab and Lebanon but I still have that ambition to win more and more. This is just the character of any player that has a passion for the game.I had plans to go to Detroit to play with the NBA but I am starting a huge project in Lebanon in addition I have my family here and my children have schools so no I am staying here.

Q: Is it your academy that is taking so much from your time?

A: No it’s a sports mall that I have made a huge investment in. It is going to be built on 12000 squaremeters; it has all kind of sports including basketball, football, golf, squash swimming….

One on One with Fadi El Khatib

AOU Sports

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AOU Sports

Q: What can you tell us about your academy?

A: Well our academy is very professional; the basketball trainings give the basics of basketball for the new comers, and also work on the talent and skills of the players who have previous knowledge of the basic skills. This academy is growing and in less than a year and we have more than 100 players. We hope to continue growing but right now we are waiting for the project I am working on to finish.

Q: Why did you open the academy?

A: The main Idea behind the academy is to develop new skills and bring additional young talented players in Lebanon to keep our name in the sports world. Initially, I was a partner in Sportsville, but I decided to leave so that I can work on my project, the academy was already established and I didn’t want to shut it down especially that I had witnesses a lot of talent in it. So the academy was established.

Q: If you could play 1 on 1 against one player who would it be?

A: Michael Jordan

Q: Advice you have for teen athletes trying to go professional

A: First you should have passion and love for the game. Moreover, any successful athlete has to stay humble and to let go of his ego no matter what, because sport is all about fair play. Something that I would like to stress on is you must finish your education. If you can, earn a degree, work and play basketball at the same time, because basketball will only sustain you for a certain period of time and after which you will no longer be able to play anymore and will have to find another source of income.

Q: Last word for AOU Student and sports club

A: Thank you for interviewing me, it’s an honor. I always say stay close to sports, not necessarily basketball, but sports in general because it protects your health and it also keeps you away from a lot of the problems and destructive habits that I am seeing in Lebanon and Arab world like excessive drinking and drugs. Sport will prevent you from taking that road. Just love sport.

Favorite Quotation: ال تكرهو شيئا“ لعله خيرا“ لكم

Fadi el Khatib was interviewed by ITC Student and member of the AOU Sports Team- Bashar Ghaziri.

“Meeting Fadi was a huge opportunity for me as I consider him a role model!!! Before the interview I assumed that well he is the best Lebanese player across Lebanon and Asia, I figured that he will have a little ego which surprisingly he didn›t. It was like talking to a friend. Eventually meeting Fadi was a huge pleasure I just want to thank him for this amazing experience and I would like also to Thank AOU for giving me this chance.” Bashar Ghaziri

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AOU - لقطات

AOU- لقطات

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AOU- لقطات

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Dr. Fairouz Sarkis Main Guest on LBC Helwe Beirut

Dr. Fairouz Sarkis, AOU – Lebanon Branch Director was invited to appear as the main guest in one of the first episodes of Helwe Beirut in 2012, kicking of the 1st season of the year. The episode shed the light on both Dr. Sarkis’s personal and professional life, alongside the accomplishments she made. Over 45 minutes, Dr. Sarkis gave many different accounts of her life including the reason she was named Fairouz, her early childhood, being one the very few females in major in Math at AUB as well as important milestones in her career. A special segment was also dedicated for the Arab Open University, where Dr. Sarkis highlighted that it was established 10 years ago in partnership with the Open University in the UK to provide high quality education at a cost that most students can afford. She also emphasized that AOU was the first university in Lebanon that earned an accreditation from the Open University Validation Services )OUVS( and implemented the Open Learning System. In addition, she touched on the advanced teaching techniques implemented at the university as well as the cooperative relationships between the students and faculty members. LBC Helwe Beirut producer Randa Abiad explains that Dr. Sarkis combines success and personal development which is exemplary for Arab women today. Hosting her on the show was an opportunity to introduce her to the audience and gives a clearer perspective of how women today can be successful in their jobs, serve the community and maintain a healthy family life. To watch the entire episode kindly check http://www.facebook.com/Arab.Open.University

AOU in the Spotlight

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60 year old AOU Alumni Marwan Kaiss also made a live appearance on LBC daily program “Helwe Beirut”. An inspiring story of a man who challenged his circumstances and chose to pursue a degree at the age of 53, Kaiss demonstrated how the flexibility and quality offered at AOU proved to be the ideal place to start his life again. The episode segment kicked off with a short report showing a typical day in Kaiss’s life alternating between home, work and long nights of study and determination. It also reflected on the warm family life he enjoyed that encouraged him to continue in a path that will lead to future successes on both the professional and personal level. The report also included his days in university and class where he humorously remembers “many times as I entered class students stood up thinking I am the instructor rather than their colleagues”. Following the report a live interview took place with both Mr. Kaiss and AOU Professor Dr. Dani Aoun. Dr. Aoun reflected on the positive impact Kaiss had in the university and highlighted the increasing number of older student enrolling in the Open System program. He further explained the need to address the growing demands of working students who are eager to pursue an education.To watch the entire episode kindly checkhttp://www.facebook.com/Arab.Open.University

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60 Year Old Inspiration from AOU

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AOU Students & Staff make Guest Appearance on Alam El Sabah

Two AOU students Mr. Omar Abbas – Business Student and Ms. Randa Fanous Education Graduate as well as Head of the Faculty of Business Ms. Yara Abdallah made a guest appearance in the popular morning show “Alam El Sabah” on Future TV. Presenter Ghada Abou Adal shed the light on real life examples of working students who combine busy working schedules with a college education. The flexibility of the open learning system is always an advantage to our students who have proved to be very successful in the workplace and academically, and this was clearly highlighted in the episode.

AOU in the Spotlight

For the first time in my life I ventured in to a new territory; the nationwide “Mr. Lebanon Pageant” hosted on MTV under the Auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and in cooperation with Nidal’s Agency.

More than 850 participant from across the country participated in the competition and I was amongst the 19 finalists who made it to the final round that was aired in December on MTV.

It was a new and very rewarding experience where I met different people from different parts of the country and was exposed to many challenges. There are many things I learnt along the way and am very grateful for all those who supported me throughout this phase.

Daniel Rawady

Daniel Rawady for Mr. Lebanon

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A step on the Greener Side We have only one world – so we need to work really hard to save it because we have nowhere else to go. I was recently selected by the AFDC, alongside another colleague of mine at AOU, as part of a group of 25 other university students from all over Lebanon to participate in the 3 months “Green Leadership Academy )AFDC - Starbucks(” training program.

The aim of this project was to provide an opportunity to a diverse group of Lebanese youth with leadership and environmental management skills tailored to the Lebanese situation. With these developed capacities we will be able to act as environmental stewards and participate actively in sustaining our environment.The overall project included: 8 environmental courses, 4 months of insight, 2 days of leadership and project management training.In the training we were exposed to several environmental issues including water shortages, pollutions, global warming and many others. More importantly we were taught that we- the people- are the major agents of change who can solve these problems and if we don’t know one else can.

After completing the first part of the program we were assigned as “Green Ambassadors” and our mission was to share the knowledge and information with our friends at AOU. In November, Omar Abbas )who was also accepted to participate in the AFDC Academy( and I held a presentation at AOU to highlight two major environmental issues. Omar Abbas’s presentation titled “Reduce. Reuse, Recycle” stressed the importance of recycling in our everyday lives. I, on the other hand chose to prepare an in-depth presentation covering “Water Pollution & Conservation”. It included a video demonstrating the impact on the world if serious water conservation measures are not taken, clarifying the importance of adopting new concepts including “green engineering” to protect our future. I also provided practical tips to students on saving water as part of their daily routine. This experience encouraged me to be even more involved in the environmental issues. The opportunity came through when I learned about the “IndyAct Eco Warrior Fellowship”, a unique program for passionate activists in Lebanon to become environmental advocates for pressing social & environmental issues. This 8 month international workshop is so rich and offers me a series of trainings on many different topics including leadership skills, communication, advocacy, social media tools etc. I am learning so much everyday about the new challenges facing us and I am becoming more eager to save it and help my community. I hope that each and every one of you can share my stand and try to save the environment – we don’t have much choice left anyway. Lara Ayoub Business studies with Marketing

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للسنة التالية على التوالي، يشارك طالب اجلامعة العربية املفتوحة حتت إشراف مكتب شؤون الطالب في احلملة التي تقوم

بها جمعية األزرق الكبير لتنظيف الشاطىء اللبناني.بدأ الطالب نهارهم باكرا حيث واكبوا إنطالقة احلملة مقابل

صخرة الروشة ثم إنتقلوا لتنظيف شاطىء الرميلة والذي كان أشبه مبكب للنفايات.

وقد أكد الطالب وخاصة »نادي خدمة اجملتمع« في اجلامعة على ضرورة مواكبة جميع النشاطات التي تهدف إلى

حماية البيئة وإبقاء لبنان منارة حضارية.

جتدر اإلشارة إلى أن الطالب قاموا، قبل يومني من احلملة، بزيارة القصر اجلمهوري ترافقهم رئيسة قسم شؤون الطالب في اجلامعة

مع وفد من جمعية األزرق الكبير برءاسة رئيسة اجلمعية السيدة عفت ادريس حيث مت إختيار الطالبني عمر عباس وأميرة بو سعيد

إللقاء كلمة اجلمعية أمام فخامة رئيس اجلمهورية.

طالب اجلامعة العربية املفتوحة يشاركون في حملة األزرق الكبير

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اجلامعة العربية املفتوحة ترتدي األخضر مبناسبة اليوم العاملي للبيئة

مبناسبة اليوم العاملي للبيئة والذي يصادف في 5 حزيران من كل عام، أطلق نادي خدمة اجملتمع في اجلامعة العربية املفتوحة ومبواكبة ودعم قسم شؤون الطالب مشروع إعادة تدويراألوراق والذي

سيكون بالتعاون مع جمعية األرض-لبنان.

شعار هذه احلملة : »اجلامعة العربية املفتوحة دوما بالثوب األخضر«

وقد بدأت هذه املبادرة تلقى رواجا وتشجيعا من جميع الطالب والعاملني خاصة أن إعادة تصنيع كل 60 كغ من األوراق سوف

ينقذ شجرة....وباملقابل تزرع شجرة اخرى بإسم اجلامعة حتى يرتدي كل لبنان ثوبه األخضر!

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Tribute to Rita Waked -AOU

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Tribute to Rita Waked -AOU

In Memory Of RitaDear ! oh Dear Friend!Never will I forget!The smile on your face!The Sorrow in your eyesFor you knew but …never confessed!You suffered but ….never surrendered! Golden heart, you kept on going….Golden heart, you left us no doubt….That beneath your pain ….there was your faith!There was your hope for a better tomorrow!But then…. came the call… you rushed …you flied… with golden wings….but a dying heart!

Rita, it’s been a year now!As if you never left…Your picture is still on your deskYou are always on our minds,And will always be in our heartsWe will never forget you.

“Your friends forever at the Student Affairs Office”

إلتحقت الزميلة ريتا واكد- رحمها اهلل- باجلامعة العربية املفتوحة منذ تأسيسها في عام 2002 مبكتب القبول والتسجيل وذلك حتى سنة 2006 حيث إنتقلت إلى مكتب شؤون الطالب. وانتقلت

إلى رحمته تعالى في 28 كانون الثاني 2011.

وقد طفنا في جميع األرجاء لنبحث عن صديقة متتاز بالوفاء. وللزميلة ريتا مع الوفاء حديث طويل األيام فقد تفوقت بوفائها لثراء

جتربتها ولقوة موهبتها، ولصدق محبتها وصحة قلبها، وجمال إبتسامتها التي لم

تفارق وجهها يوما.

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- AOUإهداء إلى ريتا واكد

الى ريتا,

لم يكن من داعي ان تذهبيوان تتركي اسرة لم تدرك بعذابك

وان حتلمي باجلنة وحدكوان تتأملي وال من يشعر بهذا االلم الذي لم نر منه اال بسمة تعودنا عليها منذ

بدايات اجلامعة عبر عدة اقسام

وال ان تكبر سارة وحيدةوالتي كانت فرحة ايامك وايامنا عندما تزرنا

ما ال تستطيع كلماتنا ان تقوله، تقوله دمعاتنا وذكرياتنا الطيبة معك

ونقول لزوجك العزيز ال, ال يا سيد لم تزعجنا ريتا ابدا ولم تفصح عن مرضها ويا ليتها فعلت

لكنا بدأنا بالصالة باكرالكنا اعتذرنا عن ازعاج لرمبا سببناه لها

لكنا استفدنا اكثر من وجودها بيننا

لكن نحن مؤمنون وللمؤمن رجاء كبير بالقيامةواملسيح قام حقا قام

جورج حداد

رسالة الى الزميلة الراحلة ريتا واكد

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قصةأراد أحد املتفوقني أكادمييا من الشباب أن يتقدم ملنصب إداري في شركة كبرى.

وقد جنح في أول مقابلة شخصية له, حيث قام مدير الشركة الذي يجري املقابالت باالنتهاء من آخر مقابلة واتخاذ آخر قرار.

وجد مدير الشركة من خالل االطالع على السيرة الذاتية للشاب أنه متفوق أكادمييا بشكل كامل منذ أن كان في الثانوية العامة وحتى التخرج من اجلامعة,

لم يخفق أبدا !سال املدير هذا الشاب املتفوق: “هل حصلت على أية منحة دراسية أثناء تعليمك؟” أجاب الشاب “أبدا”فسأله املدير “هل كان أبوك هو الذي يدفع كل رسوم دراستك؟” فأجاب الشاب: “أبي توفي عندما كنت

بالسنة األولى من عمري, إنها أمي التي تكفلت بكل مصاريف دراستي”.فسأله املدير:” وأين عملت أمك؟” فأجاب الشاب: “ أمي كانت تغسل الثياب للناس” حينها طلب منه املدير أن

يريه كفيه, فأراه إياهما فإذا هما كفني ناعمتني ورقيقتني.فسأله املدير:”هل ساعدت والدتك في غسيل املالبس قط؟” أجاب الشاب: “ أبدا, أمي كانت دائما تريدني أن

أذاكر وأقرأ املزيد من الكتب, باإلضافة إلى أنها تغسل أسرع مني بكثير على أية حال !”فقال له املدير:” لي عندك طلب صغير.. وهو أن تغسل يدي والدتك حاملا تذهب إليها, ثم عد للقائي غدا

صباحا” حينها شعر الشاب أن فرصته لنيل الوظيفة أصبحت وشيكه وبالفعل عندما ذهب للمنزل طلب من والدته أن تدعه يغسل يديها وأظهر لها تفاؤله بنيل الوظيفة األم شعرت بالسعادة لهذا اخلبر, لكنها

أحست بالغرابة واملشاعر اخملتلطه لطلبه, ومع ذلك سلمته يديها. بدأ الشاب بغسل يدي والدته ببطء , وكانت دموعه تتساقط ملنظرهما. كانت املرة األولى التي يالحظ فيها كم كانت يديها مجعدتني, كما أنه

الحظ فيهما بعض الكدمات التي كانت جتعل األم تنتفض حني يالمسها املاء ! كانت هذه املرة األولى التي يدرك فيها الشاب أن هاتني الكفني هما اللتان كانتا تغسالن الثياب كل يوم

ليتمكن هو من دفع رسوم دراسته. وأن الكدمات في يديها هي الثمن الذي دفعته لتخرجه وتفوقه العلمي ومستقبله. بعد انتهائه من غسل يدي والدته, قام الشاب بهدوء بغسل كل ما تبقى من مالبس عنها.

تلك الليلة قضاها الشاب مع أمه في حديث طويل. وفي الصباح التالي توجه الشاب ملكتب مدير الشركة والدموع متأل عينيه, فسأله املدير:

“هل لك أن تخبرني ماذا فعلت وماذا تعلمت البارحه في املنزل؟” فأجاب الشاب: “لقد غسلت يدي والدتي وقمت أيضا بغسيل كل الثياب املتبقية عنها” فسأله املدير عن شعوره بصدق وأمانه, فأجاب الشاب: “ أوال:

أدركت معنى العرفان باجلميل, فلوال أمي وتضحيتها لم أكن ما أنا عليه اآلن من التفوق. ثانيا: بالقيام بنفس العمل الذي كانت تقوم به, أدركت كم هو شاق ومجهد القيام ببعض األعمال. ثالثا: أدركت أهمية وقيمة

العائلة.” عندها قال املدير: “هذا ما كنت أبحث عنه في املدير الذي سأمنحه هذه الوظيفه, أن يكون شخصا يقدر مساعدة اآلخرين

والذي ال يجعل املال هدفه الوحيد من عمله... لقد مت توظيفك يا بني” فيما بعد, قام هذا الشاب بالعمل بجد ونشاط وحظي باحترام جميع مساعديه. كل املوظفني عملوا بتفان كفريق, وحققت الشركة جناحا باهرا.

الفائدة : الطفل الذي تتم حمايته وتدليله وتعويده على احلصول على كل ما يريد, ينشأ على )عقلية االستحقاق( ويضع نفسه ورغباته قبل كل شيء. سينشأ جاهال بجهد أبويه, وحني ينخرط في قطاع

العمل والوظيفة فإنه يتوقع من اجلميع أن يستمع إليه. وحني يتولى اإلدارة فإنه لن يشعر مبعاناة موظفيه ويعتاد على لوم اآلخرين ألي فشل يواجهه. هذا النوع من الناس والذي قد يكون متفوقا أكادمييا ويحقق

جناحات ال بأس بها, إال أنه يفتقد اإلحساس باإلجناز, بل تراه متذمرا ومليئا بالكراهية ويقاتل من أجل املزيد من النجاحات. إذا كان هذا النوع من األوالد نربي, فماذا نقصد؟ هل نحن نحميهم أم ندمرهم؟ من املمكن أن

جتعل إبنك يعيش في بيت كبير, يأكل طعاما فاخرا, يتعلم البيانو,يشاهد البرامج التلفزيونية من خالل شاشة عرض كبيره. ولكن عندما تقوم بقص الزرع, رجاء دعه يجرب

ذلك أيضا. عندما ينتهي من األكل, دعه يغسل طبقه مع إخوته. ليس ألنك ال تستطيع دفع تكاليف خادمة, ولكن ألنك تريد أن حتب أوالدك بطريقة صحيحة. ألنك تريدهم أن يدركوا أنهم - بالرغم من ثروة آبائهم –

سيأتي عليهم اليوم الذي تشيب فيه شعورهم متاما كما حدث ألم ذلك الشاب. رشا عبد

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إمرأة تعلمنيوال اراها سوى انها طفلة

متشي بحيويةوصوتها يعكس قليال من الوحدة

اغرقت نفسها واجتهدتوبدأت برحلتها، وخطت اول خطوتها

إمرأة تعلمنيارى انها جميلة.. وعندها خفة

ارى انها ذكيةولكنها ال جتيد دور السلطة

أنظر اليها صديقة وال احسب انها تكبرني عمرا

اراها في بعض اللمحات حزينةوفي آخر تضج بالثورة

إمرأة تعلمنيتلتزم القوانني.. ولكنها متمردة

حاكمة.. بشوشة محياهااحالمها للسماء وصلتولكن الزمن قد حجمها

ولم تيأس، واآلن هي معلمةإمرأة تعلمني

أعرف انها مشاكسة وقويةوأعرف كم هي أنثى

تدرك ما مدى سمو رساتلهاوماهرة في عملها

تتقن دور االمرأة املسؤولةماهرة في استخدام غضبها

فهي بكل كيدها أنثىإمرأة تعلمني

ناعمة تفاصيلها.. جريئة نظراتهانظرت اليها اول مرة

وكأني منذ زمن اعرفهالم أحسن حلظة انها معلمتي

لم اراها سوى أختي الصغرىإمرأة تعلمني

حساسة.. حنونةوإن كانت لوحدها، قد تكون مجنونة

دمعتها دفاقة وحزنها إن اشتعل يظهر وردا

في تفاصيلهاولؤلؤا سحريا

وبسمتها بعد احلزنتشدق االحلان لرؤيتها

ما رأيك في معزوفة انت عنوانهاايتها الطفلة

طالب في إدارة األعمال عباس طالل شرارة

إني أحبهاإمرأة.. تطير في فكري

تشكلت في دمي.. لبستنيانظرها مشهدا

.. غارقا.. ملكني حبهاأنظر الساحر الساكن

في ذبول نظرتهاذاك الغريب.. ذاك املالك اجلذاب

تنظر الي.. فيجتاحني حبهاترمقني.. بنظرة تأسرني

وينتهي الزمن.. وينتهي الكالمصمت رقيق.. يغني في عينيها

وتضع يدها على كتفي..تنام على يدي.. حترك اجلني على وجهي

أسرتني رقتهاكنت اسمع نبض قلبها

يقول.. يكلل زينتهاكان وردة زارتني من اجلنة

ومسكت يدها..كان العطر يعبق براحتها

كان اثيرا.. متنيت ان اقبلها ولم اقبلها

فقد اغرقتني عذوبة رقتهاوتنظر الي.. يا لروعتهامألتني معزوفة داللها

حتى رأيت النساء.. طلعتهاوجلمت نفسي.. كي ال أذوب

ولكني إكتشفت أني أعبدهاايتها االنثى قولي لي

من انت؟ بل قولي لي من أناصرت انتظر رؤياك.. ويزلزلني الومى

صرت انتظرك بني الندىفي سحر الدجى..

عشقتكوكل من يراك يعشق

جاذبية.. تعصفتردي الرحى

وصمتت.. وانبعث رننيمن صمتها

قيدتني.. حررتنيعرجت الى كعبة الهوى

وطفت في احداقهاومنت كطفل في حضنها

اسمع نبضهامطمئنا.. متسح شعري

حائرا.. تائهاوإني أحبها

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بليلةبليلة دافية بوقت العشية

زرت ضيعة باجلبل مبنيةبقيت رايح صوب هاك البيت

اجلو صافي والقناديل مطفيةناديتها.. وهيهات شو ناديت

غنيت إلها احلب غنية..نزلت بغنجة تقول شو خليت

تتزورني وبالبيت.. في بيييت ك قربت صوبا عالهمس عالس

يتها ليي وطبقت إيديي ضمحسيتها ذابت عصدرها تالشيت

عصرت رقة شربت حنيةبهاك الدقيقة يا ناس شو حسيت

في قمر بيذوب تيضوي الدروبوقمر عاألرض عمبيذوب فيي..

مالك الصايغ إدارة أعمال / تسويق

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شعر في قلب..هل أن كتاباتي تكتب في عينيك

أم هي شـعـر في الـهـوى تـلـفـظ الشفتانماذا أقول في عاشـق لـــيــلــى

مـاذا أقـول فـي وصـــف حب قــلــبــانأأسـتـطـيـع أن أحـبـك يـا سـيـدة

فالقلب هوى قبال قلبا من حجر و صوانإن الـقـلب مطعـون بخـنجر احلـب

فهـل يسـتـطـيـع قلبـك أن يشفي الشريانفـي وجـهــك قـمـر مـلـئـلـئ يـنـور

ظـلـمـات عـقـلـي ويرجعني من النسيانأحــقــا تــحــبــيــنــي أم أنـــي

مـجرد عابـر سـبـيـل يـقـع في حب املقلتانأحــقــا ســأرى قــلــبــي يعشق

و أرى قـــلــــبـــــا يـــــهـــــوانـــــــــيإن أحــبــبــتـنـي يـوما تـذكـري

أن قــلــبــي لــن يـعـشـق أحــدا ثـانــيـك يـسـمو قلبي الى اجلنان ـحـب فـب

وأن تركته يصبح كالطير أصابته رصاصتانفرفـقــا بـقــلـبـي يــا حـبــيـبـتـي

مــا أظــنـه بـعــدك يـحـمـل جـــرحـــــــــان

هذا شعر مني لك سيدتي الغاليةعلي البغداديعلي ثائر هالل

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يا جامعتييا بيتي يا جامعتي يا عنواني

يا منهل علم عبيدفق بشريانييا فضل املديرة اللي غمرتنا

مبحبة وعاطفة وشعور وجدانيبحنان اإلم عاألوالد ضمتنا

متل الكأنا على األوالد فزعانيشكري وسالمي ألساتذتناعلى اجملهود املصفي تفاني

وجلامعتنا العلى األخالق جمعتناسمحولي قلها يا بيتنا التاني

عطيت شباب تدير شركتناوشبيبة على األي تي تعبانيتنا وفرع اللغة بيدرس لنا لغ

س والد احلضاني وفرع بيدرصرتي منارة عأرض دولتنا

ومنهل علم للحق إهدانيشكر كبير لهيئة إدارتنا

لرفعت الطالب ألعال املراتب

الب سهراني وبعدا على الط

Malik al-Sayegh Business Marketing

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Pearls of Wisdom I always feel happy, You know why? Because I don't expect anything from anyone, Expectations always hurt.. Life is short.. So love your life.. Be happy.. Keep smiling.. and Before you speak »ListenBefore you write »ThinkBefore you spend »EarnBefore you pray »Forgive Before you hurt »FeelBefore you hate »LoveBefore you quit »TryBefore you die »Live

That's Life...Feel it, Live it & Enjoy it.The English Club

معاني احلبسئلت إمرأة عجوز عن احلب وما هو معناه فأجابتأول مرة سمعت هذه الكلمة كنت طفلة صغيرة

وكانت من والدي الذي قبلني وقال إني أحبك فقلت احلب هو :* ا حلنان واألمان وحضن دافئ *

عندما بلغت سن الرشد وجدت رسالة حتت باب املنزل أرسلها إبن اجليران عنوانها إسمي ومحتواها إني أحبك فقلت احلب هو :

* جرأة و جنون *عندما خطبت البن اجليران وتعرفت عليه

أول كلمة قالها لي هي أحبك فقلت احلب هو:* طموح وعمل وهدف وإرادة *

تزوجت وفي ثاني يوم زواج قبلني زوجي على رأسي وقال لي إني أحبك فقلت احلب هو:

* شوق ولهفه و حنني *مرت سنة فولدت أول أوالدي كنت تعبة ملقاة على سريري

فجائني زوجي وأمسك يدي فقال إني أحبك فقلت احلب هو:* شكر و تقدير و عطف و حنان *

بعد مرور السنني شاب شعر الرأس وتزوجت االبناء فنظر زوجي لشعراتي مبتسما وقال لي مبتسما أحبك فقلت احلب هو:

* رحمة و عطف *طال العمر وسرنا عجزة وفي كل مرة زوجي العزيز يقول لي أحبك

فأقول احلب هو :* وفاء وصدق وإخالص وعطاء *

هذا هو احلب كلما زدنا في العمر كلما اكتشفنا أسراره هذا هو احلب يبدأ صغيرا فيكبر شيئا فشيئا

هبى فراشةإدارة أعمال - أنظمة

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مالمح غربةتذرف عينيك جداول دمع

تغمر مآقيك بنقائها وزهاهاتشق طريقها في جنائن ورد

فتروها, وتسلبها بياضها الناصعكلما روتها, زادتها احمرارا

وأضفت على حمرتها براقا ساحراعلى شرفات ثغرك, اسمع الكلمات تتكسر

كسراتها وتطلق أحرف ساكنةسالسل الرعشة تكبل نعومة اليدينوثوب احليرة يحجب ملساتها الصاخبة

ملا أنت خائفة بعد املسافات؟!فالعشق أمام البعد وحشا كاسرا

واملسافة بني العشاق يا أميرتي ثروةتودع في رصيد الشوق أشواقا

فمهما طال علينا ظلم الغربةال بد من يوم ينسينا خطايا الظالم

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First AOU Alumni Reunion

AOU Alumni

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AOU Alumni

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Ali Jawad holds actually the position of “Information Systems Manager” at Splendor Telecom, Locations: Lebanon - London

After gaining extensive international experience in developing leading IT applications and acquiring new IT skills and practices in multinational work environments, Jawad was appointed “Information Systems Manager” at Splendor Telecom. His current job is divided between Beirut and London where a multi-million dollar project is being implemented under his direct supervision and design.

In his capacity, Jawad is currently working on further developing the cutting-edge “Nymgo” application, a service that provides VoIP via a desktop application and boasts more than 2 million downloads serving customers in more than 200 countries worldwide. The implementation is taking place within a virtualized IT cloud that serves as a high availability fault tolerant environment for Nymgo’s expansion.

Since its launch in 2008 Nymgo totaled more than 300 million minutes of international calls.

Academic Achievements and Awards :

1. Top Linux Expert of the year 2009 at renowned experts- exchange.com portal. See http://www.experts-exchange.com/ expertAwards2009Community.jsp?cid=956 Username : shakoush2001 2. CCNA Cisco Certified Network Administrator 3. Comptia Linux+ 4. MCSA M 2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator - Messaging 5. C|EH Certified Ethical Hacker 6. RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer

Ali Jawad : A success story!

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Health effects of tobacco The health effects of tobacco are the circumstances, mechanisms, and factors of tobacco consumption on human health. Epidemiological research has been focused primarily on cigarette tobacco smoking, which has been studied more extensively than any other form of consumption.

The effects depend on the number of years that a person smokes and on how much the person smokes. Starting smoking earlier in life and smoking cigarettes higher in tar increases the risk of these diseases. Tobacco also contains nicotine, which is a highly addictive psychoactive chemical. When tobacco is smoked, nicotine causes physical and psychological dependency. Tobacco use is a significant factor in miscarriages among pregnant smokers.

Second-hand smoke can cause a wide range of adverse health effects, including:1. Cancer2. Respiratory infections 3. Asthma4. chronic bronchitis5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease6. Non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke at home or work increase their heart disease risk by 25–30% and their lung cancer risk by 20–30%.

Worldwide, tobacco use causes more than 5 million deaths per year, and current trends show that tobacco use will cause more than 8 million deaths annually by 2030.3 On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than nonsmokers.

• Tobacco is the single greatest cause of preventable death globally. • Tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting the heart and lungs.

• Heart attacks• Strokes• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • Cancer (particularly lung cancer, cancers of the larynx and mouth, and pancreatic cancer). • Peripheral vascular disease and hypertension.

Smoking being a major risk factor for:

Second-hand smoke has been estimated to cause 38,000 deaths per year, of which 3,400 are deaths from lung cancer in non-smokers.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_of_tobacco#Health_effectshttp://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/

This section was contributed by AOU Infirmary Arze Aoun

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