All Things 150
“All Things 150” List
AUB President Fadlo Khuri is the son of the late Raja N. Khuri, who served as dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center (as originally titled) from 1979-87.
FHS Professor Emeritus Aftim Acra (1922-2007) amasses an internationally renowned collection of 120- to 140-million-year-old Lebanese amber. The British Museum of Natural history names a rare, extinct insect embedded in amber, parasabatinca aftimacra, after its discoverer, Dr. Acra. His daugher, Reem Acra (BBA '82), is a world famous…
FHS Professor Emeritus Aftim Acra (1922-2007) amasses an internationally renowned collection of 120- to 140-million-year-old Lebanese amber. The British Museum of Natural history names a rare, extinct insect embedded in amber, parasabatinca aftimacra, after its discoverer, Dr. Acra. His daugher, Reem Acra (BBA '82), is a world famous fashion designer whose gowns epitomize high-fashion glamour.
Noted historian Philip K. Hitti (1886-1978) whose writings are among the basic reference works on the history of the Middle East, is the grandfather of AUB Trustee B. Philip Winder.
The first home of SPC/AUB is a house rented from Butrus Bustani, who ran a school next door.
In 1981 the American University Hospital is renamed the the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC).
In 1976-77 DEEP (Division of Education and Extension Programs) is established to coordinate the University's extension activities.
Opened in 1964, the Computer Facility supported teaching and administration.
Established in 1950, the Women’s Auxiliary of AUBMC is run by volunteers. In 1956 Kay O'Sullivan (BA '67) arrived in Beirut with her husband and young family. Inspired by the Grey Ladies Corps, which volunteered at military and veterans hospitals during WWII, Kaye organized the Women's Auxiliary as…
Established in 1950, the Women’s Auxiliary of AUBMC is run by volunteers. In 1956 Kay O'Sullivan (BA '67) arrived in Beirut with her husband and young family. Inspired by the Grey Ladies Corps, which volunteered at military and veterans hospitals during WWII, Kaye organized the Women's Auxiliary as “The Ladies in Pink” or "Pink Ladies." They continue to provide medical equipment, recognition awards for healthcare providers, and quality-of-life services for children and those in need.
Professor Abdul Mun'im Talhouk's research on the insect fauna of Saudi Arabia leads to the discovery of many new genera and species of all orders of insects. In recognition of his contributions to zoogeography, a number of species are named Talhouki by taxonomists of different nationalities.
AUB's International Affairs Club, founded in 2009, ranks 2nd worldwide. In 2015, club members distinguish themselves at the World Harvard Model United Nations Conference in South Korea.