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Middle East University, Ready for Its Close-up: Campus Featured on Television
The campus of Middle East University, often cited as one of the students' favorite features, is being prominently displayed on television as part of a Lebanese-Syrian soap opera entitled Ruby that is premiering on LBCI from Saturdays to Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. The show is about a college girl from a poor family who is determined to lead a wealthy life. Some of its 90 episodes were filmed on the campus of Middle East University. Viewers of the program, including faculty members, students and alumni are proud to display their University. One alumna stated, "Watching my university's campus on TV was such an amazing feeling. Its good to see such appreciation for such an amazing location. I miss the university."
Middle East University Drama Team Finds its Wings
After weeks of practicing, and at the prompting of Marcelo Viana, faculty sponsor and University Chaplain, the Middle East University Drama Team has finally found its wings and gotten off the ground. On the afternoon of Saturday, December 3, 2011, twenty-five pairs of eyes, which belonged to the young residents of the Home of Hope Orphanage (HOH) were filled with eager anticipation, as they waited for the Middle East University Drama Team to make its debut performance.
Middle East University Welcomes Dr. Harri Kuhalampi, Senior Advisor to Member of European Parliament
Running into a Senior Advisor to a Finnish Politician and Member of the European Parliament is not an everyday occurrence. Middle East University (MEU) students and faculty were fortunate to not only “run into” one, but also to listen to a presentation during the University’s bi-weekly assembly on Monday, November, 21, 2011. The presentation drew on the writings of Seventh-day Adventist writer, Ellen G. White, as they related to Dr. Kuhalampi’s personal experience. The presentation was profound and explored topics that are fundamental to building a relationship with God. Dr. Harri Kuhalampi, Senior Advisor to Hannu Takkula, Finnish Politician and Member of the European Parliament, presented to Faculty Members and Students on the topic of Spirituality. This topic was fitting because Dr. Kuhalampi is responsible for advising on issues relating to Religious Liberties and Human Rights.
Middle East University Celebrates Lebanon’s Independence Day
Pride swelled in the Middle East University (MEU) auditorium on Monday, November 21, 2011 in celebration of the Lebanese Independence Day that took place officially on Tuesday, November 22. To kick-off the celebration, faculty members, students and guests rose to the sounds of the Lebanese National Anthem, during the University assembly. Soon after, the momentous occasion was marked by a flag-raising in the center of campus against the backdrop of patriotic music. Student leaders then cut a cake, festively decorated with the Lebanese flag and distributed a special gift to students for them to remember the occasion.
Pastor Berndt Wolter Teaches How to Live an Effective Life for Jesus
In the midst of busy schedules, filled with tests, assignments and extracurricular activities, one of the highlights of the academic year at Middle East University is the Week of Spiritual Emphasis, which was held this year during the week of November 12-19, 2011. This year’s speaker, Pastor Berndt Wolter, who currently teaches theology at the Adventist University of São Paulo (UNASP), challenged students and community members to live an effective life for Jesus. Throughout the week, Pastor Wolter gave numerous illustrations of how this challenge can become a reality.
Pastor Wolter’s theme for the week was “Life is worth living, but only if it is lived for Jesus.” In keeping with this theme, he opened the week by sharing his first encounter with Jesus.
The Adventist Accreditation Association Visits Middle East University to Evaluate Islamic Studies Program
On November 7-9, 2011 Mike M. Lekic, PhD, Associate Director of Education from the General Conference; Daniel Duda, DMin, Director of Education for the Trans-European Division; Lester Merklin, DMin, Director of the GC Global Center for Adventist-Muslim Relations and Richard Novlesky, MBA, Treasurer of the Middle East Union gathered as representatives of the Adventist Accreditation Association (AAA), the accrediting body of Seventh-day Adventist educational institutions to evaluate the Masters of Arts degree in Islamic Studies.
