Caravan - March 19, 2006 Edition
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March 19, 2006SU hosts open forum with students
The Student Union (SU) organized a coliseum last Monday at the American University in Cairo (AUC) to give the student body a chance to communicate directly with SU high board members. This was the first coliseum organized by the SU to give them a chance to evaluate the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of the student body. But there were different reactions to the coliseum.
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The Student Union (SU) organized a coliseum last Monday at the American University in Cairo (AUC) to give the student body a chance to communicate directly with SU high board members. This was the first coliseum organized by the SU to give them a chance to evaluate the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of the student body. But there were different reactions to the coliseum.
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March 19, 2006ISLC helps out in Toshka project
The International Student Leadership Council (ISLC) organized a trip for 22 members to the Toshka project in Egypt’s Southern Valley to change negative misconceptions about the project, particularly that it was a waste of time and money, said ISLC president Ahmed Sobhy.
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The International Student Leadership Council (ISLC) organized a trip for 22 members to the Toshka project in Egypt’s Southern Valley to change negative misconceptions about the project, particularly that it was a waste of time and money, said ISLC president Ahmed Sobhy.
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March 19, 2006New dean chosen for BEC
Former AUC professor Dennis O’Connor takes over as the new dean of the school of business, economics and communication (BEC) on August 29, said Provost Tim Sullivan, who announced the appointment last week. “There were a lot of candidates and that in itself was encouraging, but O’Connor stood out from the rest,” said Sullivan. “This will be the third dean in the history of the school.”
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Former AUC professor Dennis O’Connor takes over as the new dean of the school of business, economics and communication (BEC) on August 29, said Provost Tim Sullivan, who announced the appointment last week. “There were a lot of candidates and that in itself was encouraging, but O’Connor stood out from the rest,” said Sullivan. “This will be the third dean in the history of the school.”
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March 19, 2006Core curriculum revised
The Faculty Senate of American University in Cairo (AUC) approved three proposals to add and modify graduate courses in the law department, management department, and Institute for Women and Gender Studies last Wednesday. Martina Rieker, an assistant professor in the history department and the associate director of the Institute for Gender and Women’s Studies, proposed the adding two courses to it.
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The Faculty Senate of American University in Cairo (AUC) approved three proposals to add and modify graduate courses in the law department, management department, and Institute for Women and Gender Studies last Wednesday. Martina Rieker, an assistant professor in the history department and the associate director of the Institute for Gender and Women’s Studies, proposed the adding two courses to it.
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March 19, 2006Girls included in soccer league
For the first time, the Entrepreneurs’ Society (ES) has organized its annual soccer tournament, The League, to include female players as well. A total of 38 teams, six of girls and 32 of boys, both including international students and graduates, will participate in the tournament from March 9 until the end of April at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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For the first time, the Entrepreneurs’ Society (ES) has organized its annual soccer tournament, The League, to include female players as well. A total of 38 teams, six of girls and 32 of boys, both including international students and graduates, will participate in the tournament from March 9 until the end of April at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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March 19, 2006Al-Quds Club impeaches president
Al-Quds Club is still in turmoil after Ahmed Sabri, the previous president, was impeached and replaced with philosophy senior Farah Channaa approximately three weeks ago. Arguments continue over what happened to warrant the impeachment and the new elections.
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Al-Quds Club is still in turmoil after Ahmed Sabri, the previous president, was impeached and replaced with philosophy senior Farah Channaa approximately three weeks ago. Arguments continue over what happened to warrant the impeachment and the new elections.
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March 19, 2006Workshops improve students’ language skills
The writing center is organizing workshops every month for both graduate and undergraduate students to improve their skills in writing, computer technology, oral presentations and grammar, according to Nastasha Gast, the writing center coordinator. “We realized that many students in different departments need help in their communication, writing and grammar skills,” said Gast.
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The writing center is organizing workshops every month for both graduate and undergraduate students to improve their skills in writing, computer technology, oral presentations and grammar, according to Nastasha Gast, the writing center coordinator. “We realized that many students in different departments need help in their communication, writing and grammar skills,” said Gast.
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March 19, 2006A wave of art engulfs viewers
The Performing and Visual Arts department (PVA) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) is showing “The Motion of the Ocean,” an exhibition done in collaboration with students in the U.S. and AUC alumna and artist Dina Danish. “I work on an item and then send it abroad by mail for the other artists to complete it,” said Danish, who currently works as the PVA art unit assistant.
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The Performing and Visual Arts department (PVA) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) is showing “The Motion of the Ocean,” an exhibition done in collaboration with students in the U.S. and AUC alumna and artist Dina Danish. “I work on an item and then send it abroad by mail for the other artists to complete it,” said Danish, who currently works as the PVA art unit assistant.
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March 19, 2006AUC sophomore redesigns restaurant
Imagine stepping into a revamped sushi restaurant with black and white walls and polished black wooden floors. Picture sitting on black sleek furniture with purple velvet cushions that set a “funky” atmosphere. Now imagine that all of what you see around you was designed by an American University in Cairo (AUC) art sophomore.
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Imagine stepping into a revamped sushi restaurant with black and white walls and polished black wooden floors. Picture sitting on black sleek furniture with purple velvet cushions that set a “funky” atmosphere. Now imagine that all of what you see around you was designed by an American University in Cairo (AUC) art sophomore.
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March 19, 2006Gearhart center plans to eliminate illiteracy
The new literacy program for staff at the American University in Cairo (AUC), sponsored by the John Gearhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement, will work to eliminate illiteracy on campus as a starting point for improving the society as a whole, said Barbara Ibrahim, director of the center.
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The new literacy program for staff at the American University in Cairo (AUC), sponsored by the John Gearhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement, will work to eliminate illiteracy on campus as a starting point for improving the society as a whole, said Barbara Ibrahim, director of the center.
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Inside Scoop
March 19, 2006Not your average professor
From his boyhood in the small country town of Bryan, Texas to a full-fledged university professor at the American University in Cairo (AUC), AbdAllah Talib Donald Cole’s journey has been as ever-changing as the shades of blue in his friendly eyes.
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From his boyhood in the small country town of Bryan, Texas to a full-fledged university professor at the American University in Cairo (AUC), AbdAllah Talib Donald Cole’s journey has been as ever-changing as the shades of blue in his friendly eyes.
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March 19, 2006Perplexed on Mother’s Day?
With Mother’s Day only two days away, the endless gift choices available make it difficult to decide. You shouldn’t despair, though, because your choices will now be wittled down to a good few, while still leaving you a variety to choose from.
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With Mother’s Day only two days away, the endless gift choices available make it difficult to decide. You shouldn’t despair, though, because your choices will now be wittled down to a good few, while still leaving you a variety to choose from.
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March 19, 2006Siami food one step away
It is normal to walk around campus witnessing copious amounts of food being stuffed in the mouths of AUCians but this month Egyptian Coptic Christians won’t be among the voracious eaters. Coptic Christians fast for 55 days starting on February 27 and ending on Easter, to honor the fast of Jesus Christ. Foods that Copts refrain from eating include chicken, beef, fish and dairy products, specifically ...
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It is normal to walk around campus witnessing copious amounts of food being stuffed in the mouths of AUCians but this month Egyptian Coptic Christians won’t be among the voracious eaters. Coptic Christians fast for 55 days starting on February 27 and ending on Easter, to honor the fast of Jesus Christ. Foods that Copts refrain from eating include chicken, beef, fish and dairy products, specifically ...
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March 19, 2006Kind of a big deal
With a cozy feeling accentuated by dark brown, yellow and green walls, and the privacy of closed shutters, No Big Deal is a café with a warm atmosphere and Wi-Fi availability for those looking for a place to both relax and work. “I enjoy coming to work here in peace, and make use of the Wi-Fi,” said May Kassem, a psychology alumna.
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With a cozy feeling accentuated by dark brown, yellow and green walls, and the privacy of closed shutters, No Big Deal is a café with a warm atmosphere and Wi-Fi availability for those looking for a place to both relax and work. “I enjoy coming to work here in peace, and make use of the Wi-Fi,” said May Kassem, a psychology alumna.
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Editorial
March 19, 2006The Voice
If a student faints in one of the bathrooms or has an epileptic seizure in the middle of Greek campus, other students in the vicinity are often at a loss about how to act. When someone collapses on campus, the typical reaction of students is to crowd them and panic. But there is a lot that they can do to be useful, and the first step is to remain calm and give that person space. The university clinic is suitably ...
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If a student faints in one of the bathrooms or has an epileptic seizure in the middle of Greek campus, other students in the vicinity are often at a loss about how to act. When someone collapses on campus, the typical reaction of students is to crowd them and panic. But there is a lot that they can do to be useful, and the first step is to remain calm and give that person space. The university clinic is suitably ...
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Letters to the Editor
March 19, 2006On ridicule
All hail the wisdom-maker: ridicule. Ridicule arrives and crisis walks right in. Being the object of ridicule breeds health and humility. It deepens, or destroys, one’s principles. Either way one gains more truth about oneself. Faced with such promises, who wouldn’t welcome the crisis of ridicule? There are four categories of humans: those who don’t welcome challenge; those who prefer immutability ...
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All hail the wisdom-maker: ridicule. Ridicule arrives and crisis walks right in. Being the object of ridicule breeds health and humility. It deepens, or destroys, one’s principles. Either way one gains more truth about oneself. Faced with such promises, who wouldn’t welcome the crisis of ridicule? There are four categories of humans: those who don’t welcome challenge; those who prefer immutability ...
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March 19, 2006Unwanted majors
This semester is my eighth at AUC and I’ve enjoyed it a lot since I have been through most majors in this university. I’ve been an engineering, computer science, math, economics and political science student. This experience allows me to advise my fellow students on deciding their major. From my personal point of view and that of some graduates, there are some unnecessary majors ...
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This semester is my eighth at AUC and I’ve enjoyed it a lot since I have been through most majors in this university. I’ve been an engineering, computer science, math, economics and political science student. This experience allows me to advise my fellow students on deciding their major. From my personal point of view and that of some graduates, there are some unnecessary majors ...
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March 19, 2006SU president defends himself
"But honestly, I feel that if I were to see the Danish Prime Minister, I might kill him myself without thinking." WOW! What nice words! They would attract your attention the moment you read them. Only an idiot might say these words, and not a Student Union (SU) president! I don't like to be put in a defensive situation but I'll address in the next sentences people who respect me and people who have ...
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"But honestly, I feel that if I were to see the Danish Prime Minister, I might kill him myself without thinking." WOW! What nice words! They would attract your attention the moment you read them. Only an idiot might say these words, and not a Student Union (SU) president! I don't like to be put in a defensive situation but I'll address in the next sentences people who respect me and people who have ...
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Columns
March 19, 2006On your special day
The boy stared in bewilderment at the crowd. He had no idea what was going on. Everything had passed by so quickly. In a matter of seconds, the one thing that meant everything to him had slipped away.
The thought of her being gone forever made him hyperventilate all over again. There was no way that this could happen to him. She was too young and he never got the chance to say goodbye. All those nights he kept her up worrying, all those times he needed someone to hold him, all the times he ...
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The boy stared in bewilderment at the crowd. He had no idea what was going on. Everything had passed by so quickly. In a matter of seconds, the one thing that meant everything to him had slipped away.
The thought of her being gone forever made him hyperventilate all over again. There was no way that this could happen to him. She was too young and he never got the chance to say goodbye. All those nights he kept her up worrying, all those times he needed someone to hold him, all the times he ...
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March 19, 2006Overlord of brewing women
I have lost all faith in that useless body, popularly known as the Student Union. It all happened early last week, when I was shocked by the results of the live band auditions that occurred the previous weekend.
I know talent when I see it, we all do, but none of us have the authority to say who does not have enough talent. Well none of us, except those power- ridden students in the union, who believe that it’s their prerogative, like the one and only judge who arrived 45 minutes late.
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I have lost all faith in that useless body, popularly known as the Student Union. It all happened early last week, when I was shocked by the results of the live band auditions that occurred the previous weekend.
I know talent when I see it, we all do, but none of us have the authority to say who does not have enough talent. Well none of us, except those power- ridden students in the union, who believe that it’s their prerogative, like the one and only judge who arrived 45 minutes late.
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High Five
Cherry Arnold takes part in the fun day for 30 orphans from the Dar El Hana orphanage. The event was organized by the Student Housing Office on March 11 at the Zamalek dormitory. (Photo provided by the Student Housing Office)
Cherry Arnold takes part in the fun day for 30 orphans from the Dar El Hana orphanage. The event was organized by the Student Housing Office on March 11 at the Zamalek dormitory. (Photo provided by the Student Housing Office)
