ANNOUNCEMENTS
Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences
February 25, 2022
Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences announces that it is accepting applications for postgraduate medical training (Residency and Fellowship) in all medical specialties for the academic year 2022 – 2023.
• For Residency programs:
- o Deadline for accepting applications for residency is March 31, 2022.
- o An IFOM (Clinical Sciences) exam is required:
- - If completed, submit your IFOM score before April 8, 2022 to grace.monzer@balamand.edu.lb.
- - If not, an IFOM Exam (Clinical Sciences) will be held on Wednesday April 13, 2022 at UOB Dekwaneh Campus.
•
For Fellowship Programs:
- o Deadline for accepting applications for Fellowship is April 8, 2022.
- o An interview will be scheduled in May 2022.
Application forms are available online at UOB website:
http://apply.balamand.edu.lb
The academic year starts July 1, 2022.
MCAT exam will be considered as a requirement for Admission to the Faculty of Medicine starting academic year 2023-2024.
For further information, please contact the Dean’s Office:
UOB Dekwaneh Campus (ALBA)
Tel: 01-495 633 / 01-495 733
Email:
pme@balamand.edu.lb
President's Letter to the UOB Community
Return on Campus
October 7, 2021
It gives me great pleasure to announce to you that the University of Balamand will be resuming on-campus teaching and learning activities, as of Monday October 25th, 2021, taking into consideration all safety health measures.
The following are some guidelines that will dictate our safe return on Campus:
- - A blended model of teaching and learning will be adopted in that some courses will be offered on campus while others will remain online. The details related to the course offering will be released by the Office of the Registrar and posted on the Student Information System (SIS).
- - All exams will be held on campus as per the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
- - All materials will be uploaded on Moodle for students to retrieve at any time.
- - Students may use the University premises and facilities to attend their online courses, assuming they bring their own laptops and headsets.
- - Public spaces such as the Library, the Cafeteria and the gym are prohibited for non-vaccinated students. Accordingly, all students are urged to receive their vaccine shots in the UOB Vaccination Center.
If you have any inquiry regarding the vaccination process, you may send an email to the following address:
corona-info@balamand.edu.lb
- - Students are expected to have their UOB ID cards upon entry to Campus. Face masks are mandatory at all times, even for vaccinated individuals.
- - The University will resume its operation as normal, five days per week.
Over the course of the past two years, we witnessed some unbearable circumstances and unimaginable conditions, yet together, we withstood the storm, and we will continue to surpass all obstacles and hurdles in our path for the best interest of our UOB community of students, faculty members and staff.
I wish you a safe return and may God bless you all.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the Office of Financial Aid
June 29, 2021
To all Continuing Students, this is a kind reminder that the DEADLINE for submitting the Financial Aid Application is JUNE 30, 2021, inclusive.
All applications, submitted after the deadline will be considered for Spring 2022 semester.
Message from the Office of Financial Aid
TO ALL STUDENTS BENEFITING
FROM FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
March 16, 2021
Students, starting the spring semester 2021, that are benefiting from full scholarships or a combination of various types of financial support would not be able to exceed the 100% coverage of their tuition fees as any additional support would be canceled.
Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences St. George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education
January 12, 2021
St. George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education announces that it is accepting applications for postgraduate medical training in all medical specialties for the academic year 2021 – 2022.
A Qualifying Exam for:
- - Residency programs, (Clinical Sciences) will be held on Monday April 19, 2021.
- - Fellowship programs, (Internal Medicine) will be held on Tuesday April 20, 2021.
Application forms are available online at UOB website:
www.balamand.edu.lb
Deadline for accepting applications: March 30, 2021.
The academic year starts
July 1, 2021.
For further information, please contact:
University of Balamand
Dean’s Office – Faculty of Medicine
ALBA Campus / Dekouaneh
BP: 55251 Sin El Fil, Lebanon
Tel: 01-495 633 / 01-495 733
Email:
pme@balamand.edu.lb
Message from the Office of Admissions & Registration
January 6, 2021
Important Notice
- - The Spring 2021 semester will start ONLINE on January 20, 2021.
- - The Late Registration period is extended till January 27, 2021, noting that the credit tuition fees remain unchanged.
Message from the President
December 23, 2020
Kindly note that the Faculty of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a new CSPR-equivalent course offered in the Spring semester of the academic year 2020-2021.
Course Number: ARCL201
Course Title: An introduction to Lebanese and Near-Eastern Archaeology
Credits: 3
Language: English
Scheduled time: Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00 till 9:30.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
November 13, 2020
In view of the recent governmental decision declaring a state of complete lockdown,
starting Saturday November 14th till the morning of Monday 30th, kindly note the
following guidelines:
- - The University premises will be closed. Administrative Offices shall operate with
a 50% capacity, where staff shall commute to the University according to their car
plate numbers, and based on a rotation plan set by their respective Deans or Directors.
Working from home is expected from all throughout week days. The Office of Human
Resources shall send further details and clarifications on this matter.
- - The online teaching process will continue as normal, and online exams will be
held as scheduled. Faculty members who wish to give their online lectures from the
University can do so, but they need to abide by the odd/even travel policy.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Letter from the President
August 7, 2020
I wish I was able to address you in joyful words, to talk about a promising future
at the start of the new academic year. Unfortunately, we are going from one disaster
to another, and from one challenge to the next.
First, I would like to express my deep sympathy to our students, residents, attending
physicians, nurses, and all the medical staff, who have suffered physical and emotional
injuries, and to those who lost loved ones, as a result of this apocalyptic catastrophe.
However, no matter how gloomy and devastating is the hardship we are going through,
we will resist, persist and fulfill our mission; a mission defined through education
and refined through ethics and morality. This mission will never perish, and definitely
will never change.
In view of this unprecedented damage to our beloved Saint George Hospital, we have
to hold hands and maintain a unanimous effort to sustain our academic program along
with delivering the humanitarian support to our people.
Rest assured that we will work relentlessly to keep the functionality of our medical
programs even if it is temporarily disrupted due to the destruction inflicted on
the premises of SGH.
Stay Safe and May God bless you all.
Elias L. Warrak
President
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Rescheduling of Finals - Summer 2020
August 7, 2020
Please take note of the below:
All finals scheduled on August 5, 2020 are rescheduled to be on August 12, 2020
same time.
All finals scheduled on August 6, 2020 are rescheduled to be on August 13, 2020
same time.
P/NP grading scheme: the screen will be available ONLY for 3 days from August 18,
2020 till August 20, 2020.
Good Luck and stay safe.
Office of Admissions & Registration
Message from the President
August 5, 2020
We Balamandians join our fellow countrymen and women in mourning the many innocent
casualties lost in the devastating explosion that rocked our Capital Beirut yesterday.
The University will be closed in mourning till Monday August 10th inclusive, with
the hope of resuming all academic and administrative activities on Tuesday August
11th.
Our prayers and thoughts remain with the countless families that lost loved ones
or that were directly affected by the blast, and we wish all those injured a quick
recovery.
Our hearts are with our colleagues, residents, and students in ALBA, FHS and Saint
George Hospital who witnessed firsthand the massive aftermath of this unimaginable
and unfortunate incident.
Stay safe and may God bless you all.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
August 4, 2020
Due to the massive explosion that rocked our capital Beirut this evening, the University
of Balamand will suspend all academic and administrative activities for tomorrow
Wednesday August 5th, 2020.
Final Exams scheduled on August 5th and 6th will be postponed and the new schedule
will be announced by the end of this week. Similarly, the Town Hall meeting with
Faculty and Staff members will be rescheduled to a later date.
Our hearts and thoughts are with our fellow countrymen and women and their families
devastated by the aftermath of this unforeseen disaster. May God bless you all.
Stay safe.
Elias L. Warrak
President
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Finals scheduled on August 5 and 6 are postponed
August 4, 2020
Dear all,
Hope you are all safe with your loved ones...
Due to the sad circumstances we are all witnessing, please note that all finals
scheduled on August 5 and August 6, 2020 will be postponed to later dates announced
by the end of this week...
Stay safe...
Financial Aid
July 20, 2020
Final Deadline for Financial Aid
New UOB Applicants and Continuing UOB Students
Fall semester of the Academic Year 2020-2021
The deadline for submitting the financial aid application and all required documents
for the Fall semester is
Friday, July 24, 2020
Incomplete or late Financial Aid Applications will be studied towards mid-September
pending availability of University funds.
Message from Vice President for Enrollment Management
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS
New and Current Applicants
Fall Semester of the Academic Year 2020-2021
Financial Aid Applications can be filled and submitted along with the admissions
application. The results will be sent to applicants via email before July 31, 2020
(for the Fall semester 2020).
Applications may be obtained from the below link:
http://www.balamand.edu.lb/
Deadline for submitting the financial aid applications:
Fall 2020
June 30, 2020
Spring 2021 December 11, 2020
Financial Aid Applications can be submitted beyond the deadline, but the results
would be announced by August 30 pending the availability of university funds.
*New and Current students should submit all the required documents listed
on the first page of the application.
*For more information please contact the Office of Financial Aid via email at
financial.aid@balamand.edu.lb
Message from the President
May 12, 2020
In view of the decision of the Government to declare a state of complete lockdown,
starting Thursday 14th till Sunday May 17th, which coincides with the first three
days of the final exams period, the exams schedules on May 14th, 15th, and 16th
will be postponed to May 28th, 29th and 30th, respectively.
The decision to postpone the exams assigned on these dates is to ensure the accessibility
of faculty members and staff to the University premises where they will oversee
the online final exams process. Exams scheduled from May 18th till the 22nd will
be conducted as planned.
Good Luck to all, and stay safe.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the Office of Admissions & Registration
April 23, 2020
The Office of Admissions & Registration issued today the registration procedure
for the Summer Semester 2020. The pre-registration period is from April 28, 2020
to April 30, 2020. The Summer semester is scheduled to begin on Monday the June
8, 2020.
Click here for details.
Admissions to the Fall 2020 Semester
April 8, 2020
With this global pandemic, the coronavirus preventive measures taken have been hindering
students from taking the SAT, a necessary test for admittance into most faculties
at the University of Balamand.
The College Board has cancelled, so far, the SAT sessions worldwide including that
of May 2020.
Accordingly, the University of Balamand has decided to evaluate prospective applicants
for admissions to Fall 2020 that were unable to take the SAT exam based on their
High School grades and Language Aptitude Tests.
This measure has been exceptionally adopted by the University for this Fall 2020
admissions.
To apply online, click on the following link:
http://apply.balamand.edu.lb
Applicants to the University may wish also to apply for financial aid at the same
time. The decisions on completed Financial Aid applications will be released after
two weeks from receiving the acceptance decisions.
You may download the Financial Aid application at the following link:
http://www.balamand.edu.lb/FinancialAidApplication/
N.B. If you have not taken yet any international language test, the Office of Admissions
will be contacting you in this regard.
Message from the President
March 30, 2020
Dear beloved UOB Students, It is definitely one of the hardest times that we are
going through, as a country in general and as an academic institution in particular.
We, whether students, staff, faculty, or administration, are all facing major existential
challenges, but we should strongly collaborate to save our academic year, and prevent
any possible damages to our graduating students.
After considering all options, and as promised, we have reached the most plausible,
practical, and fair solution for our grading policy, to be implemented exceptionally
for the Spring Semester of 2020. This Policy will basically follow a Pass/No Pass,
as well as Numerical grades, with the possibility of having projects replacing final
exams in some of the Faculties.
All the above will be detailed in the attached document.
For any concerns, comments, or suggestions, you can address your corresponding faculty
member who will be willing to help. Stay safe.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
March 29, 2020
Dear Members of the UOB Community,
In compliance with the decision of the government to extend the state of lockdown,
the University of Balamand’s premises will remain closed till Sunday April 12th.
On this occasion, I wish to reassure all UOB students who have been expressing their
views regarding the final exams and the grading system that the University Governance
is seriously addressing all their concerns and apprehensions.
A clear decision on all these matters will be issued in the coming week. Stay safe
and God bless you all.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
March 27, 2020
Dear Members of the UOB Community,
It is definitely one of the most challenging times that we are experiencing at all
levels: academic, economic, and personal safety. However, it is only in those existential
times that creative minds can make a difference. The tremendous and relentless effort
of a group of our University staff, students, and friends of UOB, has yielded an
innovative approach to create a solution for online exam processes, as well as a
genuine guideline for helping in the struggle against the COVID-19 foe.
As once eloquently said by Tom Freston: “Innovation is taking two things that exist
and putting them together in a new way”. Having said that, you should know that
the University of Balamand has been developing and testing many platforms to salvage
the academic year for our students while maintaining exam integrity at the same
time. In that perspective, we acquired and tested Respondus for online exams on
the 8th, 9th and 24th of March 2020, respectively. It is now fully integrated with
Moodle, and the first exam using this software was carried out today, Friday 27
March 2020.
This online proctoring service restricts students from accessing programs and applications
until they complete the exam. They are video-monitored through their PCs’ webcams.
Using video analytics and artificial intelligence, patterns and anomalies associated
with unauthorized activities are automatically detected and flagged. In addition
to the above system, the GIS Center at the Faculty of Engineering also designed
an innovative approach to live track the geographic location of students to ensure
no near proximity while taking the exam. The integration of location intelligence
and online proctoring solution is considered a pioneering approach, unique to the
University of Balamand, which will ensure the highest level of integrity in non-proctored
exams.
Another urgent concern is the grading system for the spring semester. On that matter,
I want to assure all our students that the decision will be based on their best
interest, and it will be announced by early next week.
Finally, I would like to conclude with a pledge to never allow negative thoughts
nor detrimental events to drain our energy. “Instead of worrying about what we cannot
control, let’s shift our energy to what we can create” (Roy T. Bennet). Let us work
hand in hand for a better future, a better country, and a better life.
Stay safe and God bless you all.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
March 22, 2020
Dear Members of the Balamandian Community,
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and the rise in registered cases in Lebanon,
the University of Balamand will remain closed for the week extending from Monday
March 23rd to Sunday March 29th. UOB will continue with its online teaching and
learning process as planned.
I take this opportunity to extend my warm wishes to all UOB mothers and the mothers
of all staff, students and faculty members.
May God bless you all and keep you safe with your loved ones.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Free internet access to e-learning platforms
March 19, 2020
The Ministry of Telecommunications announced that it will be working with the Ministry
of Education and Higher Education to white list all e-learning platforms use by
Lebanese Education Institutions, whereby data consumed from the relevant e-learning
platforms will not be deducted from the users' 4G mobile bundle.
The University of Balamand has taken the necessary steps to ensure that its students
take advantage of the offering at the earliest.
Click here for details.
Message from the President
March 14, 2020
Dear Members of the Balamandian Community,
In view of the uncertainty in assessing the gravity and the extent of spreading
of the COVID-19 epidemic, we, as university governance, have the obligation to keep
the premises locked down for the safety of all.
Accordingly, the University of Balamand will remain physically closed for the coming
week, extending from Monday March 16th till Sunday March 22nd. We will be nonetheless
fully functional through the online teaching modalities and virtual classrooms throughout
these unique challenging days.
The physical access to UOB Campuses will be restricted to Faculty, Staff, and students
with valid reasons and special permission from the corresponding Deans and Directors.
As I always say, exceptional times need exceptional people. I believe you are all
exceptionally talented to attend to your obligations and to fulfill your duties.
Stay safe, God bless.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from COVID-19 Crisis Management Team
Fake news is being shared on social media and on WhatsApp related to UOB students
contracting the coronavirus.
There are no reported cases related to any of our students to date! We urge you
to check the source of information and verify the facts before sharing any messages.
Be aware before you share!
Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 10, 2020
Correspondence from the Nursing Program
Dear Students,
Following the updates and concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Nursing
Program would like to remind you to follow the guidance and precautionary measures
outlined below to protect yourself and those around you since at present there is
no specific treatment or vaccine for the virus.
1. The virus can be transmitted before onset of symptoms with an incubation period
of 2-14 days. It can be transmitted after close contact with infected person or
respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
2. Social distancing for at least 1 meter is advisable.
3. Symptoms include: fever, shortness of breath, cough, runny nose, vomiting and
diarrhea.
4. Most patients can gradually and spontaneously recover.
5. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
6. Avoid touching your face, mouth, nose and hair.
7. Eat healthy and sleep well to boost your immunity.
If you feel unwell:
1. Stay at home even with mild symptoms such as headache and runny nose until you
recover.
2. Report to the University Health Services/physician on call if you develop respiratory
symptoms especially after being in contact with suspected /confirmed case within
a period of 14 days.
3. Do not share personal items with others.
4. Use tissues to cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and discard properly.
5. Clean your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or rub
your hands with alcohol based hand sanitizer.
6. Wear appropriate surgical mask to avoid transmitting infection to others.
7. Clean and disinfect the surrounding environment frequently (surfaces and objects…).
The following link will provide additional awareness for health care providers:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-risk-assesment-hcp.html
We care about your well-being and safety.
Sincerely,
Bahia Abdallah
Nursing Director
Message from the President
March 8, 2020
Dear Members of the Balamandian Community,
I wish I was addressing you in different circumstances, to talk about your future,
and our ambitions to help in that perspective.
Read full message
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
All UOB facilities (Gym, Library, food outlets etc.) are closed until Sunday 8 March
2020.
Note that all lectures will be uploaded on Moodle for all students to carry on their
educational tasks in a virtual safe environment as directed by the corresponding
Deans and Chairpersons.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
February 28, 2020
Time: 11:30 p.m.
In compliance with the decision of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education,
the University of Balamand will suspend all academic and administrative activities
as of Saturday February 29th till Sunday March 8th, 2020.
Elias L. Warrak
President
St. George Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education announces that it is accepting
applications for postgraduate medical training in all medical specialties for the
academic year 2020 – 2021.
A Qualifying Exam for:
- • Residency programs, IFOM Exam (Clinical Sciences) will be held on Thursday
April 2, 2020.
- • Fellowship programs will be held on Friday April 3, 2020.
Application forms are available at the Faculty Office in Beirut.
Deadline for accepting applications: March 16, 2020.
The academic year starts
July 1, 2020.
For further information please contact the Dean’s Office:
St. George Health Complex
Youssef Sursok St.
P.O. Box 166378, Achrafieh
Beirut 1100 2807 Lebanon
Tel: 01-566781
Fax: 01-566780
E-mail
pme@balamand.edu.lb
Message from the Provost
November 15, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Dear Students and Faculty Members,
In light of the change in the academic calendar, please note the following:
- - Saturday November 16, replaces a Monday schedule
- - Saturday November 23, replaces a Tuesday schedule
- - Saturday November 30, replaces a Wednesday schedule
- - Saturday December 7, replaces a Thursday schedule
- - Saturday December 14, replaces a Friday schedule
- - The reading period is set to be on December 15, 2019
- - The student drop period will end on December 6, 2019
- - Assessments can resume as of November 18, 2019
Please check the website for the updated
academic calendar
Georges Bahr
Acting Provost
Message from the President
November 25, 2019
Dear Members of the UOB Community,
It is with utmost pleasure that I announce the appointment of Dr. Salim A. Kanaan
as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Director for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Programs.
Dr. Kanaan received his PhD in Basic Medical Sciences (Microbiology) from the American
University of Beirut (AUB) in 1984 and pursued his academic training at the University
of Pennsylvania, then Georgetown University, and ultimately at the George Washington
University.
He joined AUB as a full time Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology in
1988. Along with the academic duties, he directed the Student Affairs and Financial
Aid Office at the Off Campus Program (OCP) of AUB from 1988 till 1990 when he was
appointed as the Director of the academic and administrative units at OCP till 1991.
In 1997, he chaired the Department of Biology at the AUB main campus till 1999 when
he structured and directed the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid upon the
request of AUB President John Waterbury and late Provost Peter Heath. Under Dr.
Kanaan’s leadership, the office included 21 full time staff members, 15 student
employments, a working budget of 37 million dollars, and almost doubling the number
of student enrolled since he assumed this position.
With more than 35 years of successful academic and managerial experience, Dr. Kanaan
will be a major asset to our University, working closely with its governance to
enhance and develop new strategies in his field of expertise.
Please join me in welcoming heartedly Dr. Kanaan in his new endeavor at the University
of Balamand, wishing him continuous success in his career and a joyful stay among
the Balamandian family.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the Provost
November 15, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Dear Students and Faculty Members,
In light of the change in the academic calendar, please note the following:
- - Saturday November 16, replaces a Monday schedule
- - Saturday November 23, replaces a Tuesday schedule
- - Saturday November 30, replaces a Wednesday schedule
- - Saturday December 7, replaces a Thursday schedule
- - Saturday December 14, replaces a Friday schedule
- - The reading period is set to be on December 15, 2019
- - The student drop period will end on December 6, 2019
- - Assessments can resume as of November 18, 2019
Please check the website for the updated
academic calendar
Georges Bahr
Acting Provost
Message from the President
November 14, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dear Balamandian Community,
As hard as it is to work under duress, in view of the stressful and devastating
situation our beloved Lebanon, we all have the obligation to attend to our duties
as students, staff and faculty members, in order to secure the fulfillment of the
semester’s academic requirements.
I hereby address each and every one of you to help the University of Balamand resume
its academic and administrative activities as of tomorrow, Friday November 15th,
2019.
Looking forward to seeing you all, and wishing you a safe return.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
November 13, 2019
Time: 6:20 p.m.
Dear Members of the UOB Community,
I am running out of words in expressing my sadness regarding the unfortunate escalations
that have been happening over the last 48 hours.
Considering the major security concerns and street confrontations, your safety remains,
as always, our utmost priority.
Consequently, and though we can barely meet the academic calendar requirements,
the University of Balamand will remain closed on Thursday November 14th, 2019.
Please keep monitoring our website and social media platforms for further updates.
May God Bless you and keep you safe.
Elias L. Warrak
President
November 13, 2019
Time: 2:00 a.m.
Due to the recent unfortunate events and the escalating situation in the country,
the University of Balamand will suspend all academic and administrative activities
on Wednesday November 13th, 2019.
November 12, 2019
Time: 5:12 p.m.
The University of Balamand will resume its classes and administrative activities
tomorrow Wednesday November 13th, 2019.
Message from the President
November 11, 2019
Time: 7:13 p.m.
Dear Balamandians,
In compliance with the decision of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education,
the University of Balamand will suspend its classes and administrative activities
tomorrow, Tuesday November 12th, 2019.
Regards,
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the Office of Admissions and Registration
November 8, 2019
Time: 2:20 p.m.
Revised Academic Calendar Fall 2019-2020 (Student Based)
click here
Message from the President
November 7, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dear Balamandians,
In exceptional times, only exceptional people can do exceptional work. My heart
goes to each and every one of you during these harsh days that we are witnessing.
In view of our country's volatile situation, and after a series of extensive
discussions with Deans, chairpersons, and students, please note the following:
- - No exams or any other graded assessment shall be scheduled this coming week, i.e.
from November 11th to the 16th.
- - All lectures must be uploaded and posted on Moodle.
- - Saturdays will be considered regular academic and working days.
- - December 23rd, 2019 will be the last day of the Fall 19-20 Final Exams.
Kindly communicate with your respective faculties for further details.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
November 5, 2019
Time: 9:54 p.m.
Dear Balamandians,
I just want to let you know how much, me and all your teaching faculty, are proud
of seeing you developing your thoughts, expressing your patriotic beliefs, and insisting
on renovating Lebanon, a Lebanon that we feel proud belonging to.
As I have repeatedly announced, you are the clean, noble, and creative building
blocks of the Lebanon that we have always dreamt to live in.
Having said that, I wanted to share with you a follow-up note on what we discussed
yesterday:
- The remote teaching possibility has been tried successfully with the MED II students
and we are planning to make it available for students and faculty members who are
unable to be physically present at UOB.
- Most of the teaching material is in the process of being posted on Moodle to facilitate
its access to students.
- Accommodation facilities are made available for students and faculty members coming
from distant areas, in order to spare them the hassle of the horrible traffic and
to ensure their safety.
- All students who were unable to attend their classes will be assisted in making
up for the teaching material that they have missed, in coordination with the concerned
faculty members.
At the end, I would like to emphasize once again that I am extremely proud of you
all, seeing the level of responsibility and patriotism that you have explicitly
expressed during our discussions yesterday.
With my sincere regards to all,
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
November 4, 2019
Time: 4:39 p.m.
Dear Members of the UOB Community,
The University of Balamand is committed to resume its academic and administrative
activities, keeping in mind that your safety remains our top priority. Our facilities
will be open to all members of the UOB Community who can access it safely.
Cordially,
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
November 1, 2019
Time: 4:01 p.m.
Dear Members of the UOB Community,
It is long due for a fresh breeze of optimism. Keeping in mind that your safety
comes first, we are planning to lead in resuming all UOB activities as of Monday
November 4th, 2019.
I hope the situation will only progress towards better horizons.
Please keep monitoring our Website and social media for further updates.
Best regards,
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
October 31, 2019
Time: 5:27 p.m.
Dear UOB Students, Staff and Faculty Members,
In view of the uncertainty of the current situation, and keeping your safety as
our primordial priority, the University of Balamand will remain closed on Friday
November 1st, 2019.
Rest assured that salvaging your semester and ensuring the continuity of your academic
year is and will always be our major concern, after your safety.
Along that perspective, several options are being considered by the University administration,
in coordination with all concerned Faculty Members, to safeguard your academic interests.
Warmest regards.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
October 30, 2019
Time: 10:30 p.m.
In view of the acute escalations and security concerns, the safety of our students,
staff, and faculty members remain, as always, our main priority. Accordingly, the
University of Balamand will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday October 31, 2019.
Stay safe.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
October 30, 2019
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Dear Members of the UOB Community,
As the situation in our beloved is fortunately getting more stable, safe and promising,
it is our duty to act positively by resuming our regular academic life as of tomorrow,
Thursday October 31st 2019.
You are all invited, Faculty, Students and Staff, to join UOB in carrying your responsibilities
in the line of your duties.
Warmest regards and welcome back to all.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
October 27, 2019
Time: 4:45 p.m.
Dear UOB Students, Staff, and Faculty Members,
I do not want to repeat myself in glorifying what you have been doing for the past
ten days. I cannot but admire your achievements, your feeling of social responsibility,
and your vision for the future. This future is being sculpted by your sweating hands,
embellished by the creativity of your spirits, and pushed to completion by your
patience and persistence.
To congratulate you on what you are establishing will be underestimating your deeds.
I believe you are creating your prosperous future by cracking the corrupt present,
and learning from the shameful past. I cannot but encourage you to keep your faith
in what you believe, remain immune to all corrupting temptations, and exercise your
responsible patriotism as it is shown, loud and clear, shining to the world.
Your University will be always supporting you and your beliefs, and we will always
be responsible to protect your future as you dream of it. Stay prudent in your acts,
responsible in your demands, and faithful to your beliefs.
Best regards and stay safe.
Elias L. Warrak
President
October 23, 2019
Time: 2:09 p.m.
In view of the current situation, the University of Balamand will be closed
on Thursday October 24th, 2019.
Keep on following our website and social media for more updates.
Message from the President
October 22, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Dear UOB Students, Staff and Faculty Members,
In view of the ongoing critical situation in the country, the University of Balamand
will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday October 23rd, 2019.
Please keep following the UOB social media and Website for more updates.
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
October 21, 2019
Time: 5:50 p.m.
Dear UOB Students, Staff and Faculty Members,
The University will remain closed on Tuesday October 22nd. Please keep following
our website and social media for updates.
Be safe
Elias L. Warrak
President
Message from the President
October 21, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dear UOB Students, Staff and Faculty Members,
We are committed to resume classes and activities at the University of Balamand
as soon as the situation in our beloved country stabilizes. For that matter, please
follow our Website and social media for updates.
As for the exams, they will all be postponed till 5 days after classes are resumed.
Stay safe.
Elias L. Warrak
President