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Monday, January 29, 2024
The Arab American University Holds a Medical Day in Tubas and the Northern Valley

The Arab American University has held a medical day in Tubas Governorate and the Northern Valley, as part of a campaign carried out by the University in the governorates, targeting the local community and their children.

 

The meeting was inaugurated by the Acting Governor of Tubas and the Northern Valley, Ahmed Al Asa’ad, who welcomed the attendees and appreciated the role of the Arab American University in this humanitarian initiative to serve citizens. Al Asa’ad also appreciated AAUP’s important role in the region, and its interest in the scientific process at all levels.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Arab American University Launches a Mentoring Program with the Aim of Professional Development for Medical Students, Expanding their social Networks and Promoting Mutual Learning

The Arab American University launched the “Mentoring Program” in partnership with the University of Oxford, which launched the OxPal-AAUP Mentoring Program, with the aim of creating long-term links between medical students at the Arab American University and doctors in the United Kingdom.

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Arab American University, Dr. Malik Zaben, explained that the objective of the program is the professional development of students and the expansion of their social networks in addition to enhancing mutual learning. Dr. Zaben indicated that the program entails many academic benefits on the personal level and direct guidance by experienced doctors for the sake of providing support and guidance, provide scientific resources and network with them.

Monday, January 22, 2024
The Arab American University Holds a Meeting with the Directorate of Education in Jenin

A delegation from the Arab American University visited the Directorate of Education in Jenin. The meeting was attended by the Director of the Directorate of Education, Ms. Salam Al Taher, and the Director of Public Relations, Ms. Ola Zakarneh. This meeting came to discuss ways of cooperation and community partnership between AAUP and the Directorate of Education.

The University delegation included Dr. Laila Harzallah, Assistant to the President for Community Affairs, Professor Wesam Hannoun from the University Medical Rehabilitation Complex - Department of Occupational Therapy, and Ms. Rama Jouda, a specialist in speech, language and hearing therapy and diagnosis. Dr. Laila presented an overview of the departments of the University Medical Rehabilitation Complex and the services it provides to various age groups.

Sunday, January 21, 2024
Defense of the First Thesis in the Ph.D. Program in Educational Psychology by Student Tamara Musleh

Researcher Tamara Musleh defended the first thesis in the doctoral program in the field of educational psychology, entitled: “The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills in Enhancing Psychological Immunity and Positive Thinking among Palestinian University Students.”

The study was applied to a sample of students enrolled at Dar Al-Kalima University in the city of Bethlehem in the second semester of the academic year 2021/2022. The mixed method (quantitative - qualitative) was used, and the data was collected through a questionnaire and focus groups.

The results of the study revealed that there was a positive effect of using the training program in enhancing the socio-emotional skills of the study participants and improving their level of psychological immunity and positive thinking.

Thursday, January 18, 2024
The University Medical Rehabilitation Complex Holds a Free Medical Day for AAUP’s Employees

The University Medical Rehabilitation Complex at the Arab American University has held a free medical day for the University employees and their families. This day included diagnosis and treatment of speech and hearing disorders, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy with the aim of introducing the services provided by the medical complex in addition to providing treatment and medical advice.

The Director of the University Medical Rehabilitation Complex, Mr. Amer Jaroushi, explained that the treatment provided to dozens of employees and their families on this free day included diagnosing back and neck problems, joint, nervous and muscular problems, correcting posture, assistive tools among other services. He indicated that, in the near future, there will be a free medical day to the local community. Mr.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Defense of the Master’s Thesis by Student Abdullah Hamarsheh in Criminal Science

Researcher Abdullah Hamarsheh, a student in the Master’s program of Criminal Science, defended his thesis titled: “The Crime of Seizing Influence in Palestinian Legislation in Light of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (a Comparative Study).”

This study aimed to reveal the crime of seizing the influence as a corruption crime, and to enrich the Palestinian legal library with a new topic and an advanced track of research in this field, as this is considered the first Palestinian thesis of its kind that dealt with this dangerous crime.

This thesis was supervised by Dr. Abdullah Mahmoud, Dr. Nour Adas, and Dr. Hekmat Amarna. The committee recommended that the thesis be approved and published due to the importance of its subject so that it would receive the highest academic degree at this stage.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Arab American University Hosts the Director of the Erasmus+ Office in Palestine

The Arab American University hosted the Director of the Erasmus+ Office in Palestine, Professor Dr. Abdul Karim Daraghmeh on its campus in Jenin. Dr. Daraghmeh was accompanied by Ms. Aya Faqha from the Erasmus Office, where they visited the University with the aim of strengthening cooperation and partnership between the University and the Erasmus+ office.

They were received by Dr. Adli Saleh, Advisor to the University Board of Directors for Planning, Development and Quality Affairs, Dr. Muayad Abusaa, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Dr. Mohammad Asia, Vice President for Ramallah Campus, and Assistant Vice President for Planning, Development and Quality Dr. Sami Al-Sadr and the Director of the International Projects and Grants office, Ms. Samah Khalaf.

Sunday, January 14, 2024
Defense of the First Three Theses of AAUP's Ph.D. in Nursing Program

AAUP Faculty of Graduate Studies in Ramallah witnessed the defense of first theses for the students of Ph.D. in Nursing Program, the first program in Palestine that was launched in 2019. Theses presented by the researchers, Fekri Bsharat, Maysa’ Kasabra and Ibrahim Abu Ras, under the supervision of a number of local and international professors in the field of nursing.   

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Asia, AAUP Vice President, expressed his pride of this qualitative and distinguished program, including an elite group of students and faculty members, which would constitute a significant addition to the health sector in Palestine and ensure the building of advanced nursing and research knowledge.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The AAUP Faculty of Nursing Holds an Orientation Day for New Students

The Faculty of Nursing at the Arab American University, in cooperation with the Student Union Council, has held an orientation meeting for first-year students for the new Academic Year, since they were met by Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Lobna Harazne, Vice Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Sajed Ghawadreh and Head of the Department, Mr. Hisham Zahran.

Dr. Lobna welcomed the students and introduced them to the guidance plan, in addition to answering their inquiries about the registration for the Spring Semester. She explained the regulations and instructions which are of interest to the students and applied by the Faculty.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
An Aaup Student Participates in the Un Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates

Zina Rafidi, a student majoring in Medicine at the Arab American University who is a volunteer with Jerusalem Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), participated in the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 held in the United Arab Emirates.

Rafidi said about this experience "I was so proud to represent Palestine in this international conference, and the experience was inspiring, whereby the conference provided a platform for dialogue, cooperation and advocacy. I feel a sense of a new obligation to defend everyone's environment and rights; particularly those who are facing different challenges from those faced by me". She also pointed out that the support provided by them as youth was not limited to logistic aspects, but their participation formed a sense of community spirit and collective identity.

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