MEU 85th Anniversary – Program – Middle East University

Date: May 16–18, 2025

Location: Middle East University, Beirut, Lebanon

Welcome: Dr. Carlos Biaggi, MEU President
Opening Prayer: Mark Haddad, MENA Treasurer
Introduction: Alexandra Khoueiry, Daniel Laflouf (MEU Graduating Seniors, Class of 2025)
MEU Beginnings:
- Mark Hynum, MEC Student, 1974-76. Volunteer 2018-2025
- Faiza Aboujawdieh Asmar, MEC Summer Teacher Institutes, between 1950 to 1990.
- Moses Elmajidian (video), MEC Student, 1959-1962
Middle East Union to AFROMIDEAST Division: 1960-1975
Years of Crisis and Recovery, 1975-Present
- Samir Berbawy, MEC Student, 1973-76.
  Math, Education and Psychology Teacher, Dean of Men 1979-1983. (wife Tanya Berbawy, Women’s Dean, 1980-1982)
- Mirna Karam, MEC Graduate, 1991, 1992.
  Intensive English, Education and Communication Teacher 1997-2024
- Ghanah Harb Accord (video) MEC Graduate, 1989
- Sylvia Kiraz, MEC Graduate, 1972. Secretary and Asst. Registrar, 1972-2021 (read by Pastor Levon Maksudian, MEC Graduate, 1986)
- Khachig Malkhassian (video) MEC Graduate, 1991
- Fady Maroun, MEC Graduate, 1991
- Simon Lasu (video), MEU Graduate, 2019.
  Business Dept. Accountant, 2019-2021
- Leah Suleiman Maatouk, MEU Graduate, 2023
Closing Prayer: John Issa, MEC Graduate, 1991.
MEU Teacher, 2003 to present.
Refreshments Outside on the Walkway

Prelude: Selected Music
Welcome: Eduardo Bovo
Introit: Selected Music
Doxology: 694 – Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
Invocation: Eduardo Bovo
Children’s Story: Eda Sandoval
Tithes and Offerings: Remon Fawzy (Class of 2024)
Songs of Praise: 1– Praise to the Lord
100 – Great is Thy Faithfulness
Scripture Reading: Matt 5:14-16, Andrew Issa (Class of 2022)
Intercessory Prayer: Dr. Carlos Biaggi, MEU President
Special Music: Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble –
“We Have Come This Far by Faith“
Message: Dr. Raja Farah (Class of 1982) – “MEU: A City on a Hill”
Song of Commitment: 103 – O God, Our Help
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Dedication: Mr. German Lust, Associate Treasurer of the General Conference of SDA
Postlude: Selected Music

Song Leader: Eileen Ghali (Class of 1989 and 2015) and Dr. Diói Cruz, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Theology
Pianist: Gisele Neves

Theme: Celebrating the Light on the Hilltop

An evening of gratitude, inspiration, and giving back to Middle East University.

Master of Ceremony (MC): Mr. Bassam Abdalla, Class of 2016, Instructor

6:00 PM – Guest Arrival & Welcome Reception
- Registration and welcome drinks
6:20 PM – Opening Ceremony
- Welcome: MC
- Invocation & blessing: Pr. Levon Maksoudian, Class of 1986
- Opening remarks: Dr. Carlos Biaggi, MEU President
6:40 PM – Dinner
- Lebanese mezza: MC
7:00 PM – Mini Concert
- Introduction of guest artist: Mrs. Lina Issa, Class of 1998 & 2015, Lecturer
- Mini Concert by guest artist: Ms. Guilnar Majdalani, Pianist
- Main Dish
7:40 PM – Panel Segment: “The Light That Guides Us”
- Panelists: Mr. Nazareth Patchanian, Class of 2018 and 2021; Mrs. Ebtissam Abdalla, Assistant Librarian, Class of 1989; and Mr. Charly Mezher, Class of 2025
- Moderator: Mr. Farid Khoury, Class of 1989
- Dessert
- Cake cutting
8:10 PM – Giving Spotlight
- Launch of Giving Day: Dr. Carlos Biaggi, President
- Student testimony: Alexandra Khoueiry, Class of 2025
8:30 PM – Auction Highlight
- Live auction of “Jesus Over Beirut” painting, by Mr. Steve Creitz, Chair of Department of Arts & Design
- Silent auction of other MEU and Lebanese artifacts
8:50 PM – Celebration & Closing
- Acknowledgments: MC
- Closing benediction: Pr. Myron Iseminger, Vice Chairmain of Board of Trustees
- Group photo: MC
- Guests depart with gift bags: MC

Vision of the Future