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Doctor Itani on Autism
Issue 52
June 2011
Celebrating the World Autism Month, The Health & Fitness Society at NDU-NLC invited the Lebanese Autism Society
and Dr. Mohammad Itani (Paediatrics Specialist on Autism) to deliver a seminar on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Fr.
Samir Ghsoub along with a huge crowd of students, staff and faculty attended the seminar.
Dr. Mazin Moufarij (Seminar moderator) introduced Dr. Itani and expressed gratitude to the Lebanese Autism Society
for their continuous efforts in spreading awareness on this disease that affects many of our young children in Lebanon.
Dr. Itani presented valuable scientific and medical information and gave hope towards the management of such a
devastating complaint. Mrs. Ghada Makhoul, Secretary General of the Lebanese Autism Society, mother of a 12-year
old autistic child, emphasized that children with this disability need our full support, presenting her own personal
experience.
Brochures on Autism prepared by the Lebanese Autism Society were distributed to all the audience.
NLC Founder’s Day
Every year the University waits for the special day that celebrates its foundation, namely Founder’s Day. It celebrates
this day with pride, unity, and passion.
This year our University Campus enjoyed itself in a different way. NLC students brought along friends from outside
the University, making sure that they didn’t miss anything. Staff and faculty members of course also attended to
enjoy this special occasion. Father Samir Ghsoub, Director of NDU-NLC, declared the opening of Founder’s Day with
a rousing speech. Club presidents introduced their stands’ themes and activities. The Majdera Band performed
rock music twice on stage. The Horizon Club executed a stunning motorcycle show. The Social Club organized a
beer competition, offering a prize for the winner and also introducing a new drink. Two professional singers sang
“golden oldies” in English, French, and Spanish. Studio el-Fan winner Ghadi, and one-man show Tony Barhush fired
up the atmosphere with students dancing and singing along. The Free Will Club set off a magnificent fireworks
display that illuminated the sky. NDU students Cecile Chehadeh and Halim Serhan showed off their musical talents.
The Green Club performed a Dabke representing our tradition and culture, and there was also a shooting plate
competition. Finally, there was a karaoke show created by DJ Cedra.
It has always been and always will be a day to remember for the University, and it is getting better and better every year.
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