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Charles W. Hostler Student Center, American University of Beirut (AUB)
Bliss Street
Beirut, Beyrouth, 1107-2020
Lebanon

Alissar Caracalla

Alissar Caracalla is one the leading choreographers in the Middle East who has been able to create a unique dance style blending the oriental identity with the disciplines of Modern techniques. Her work with her mentor Abdel-Halim Caracalla along with her education from the West has enriched her into playing a major role in dance education in the region. Upon her graduation with a masters from UCLA, Alissar founded “Caracalla Dance School” an artistic home to over 2000 students. Her experience grew with her work with Caracalla dance Theatre and she continues to be an influencer in dance theatre.

Eiana Melki

Eana Melki is a 14 years old girl, she lives in a family of five, with an older sister and a younger brother. she loves sports, especially soccer. she also really enjoys reading, art, and piano. she tries to balance between her academics and social life. At the moment, she would like to pursue a career in film in the future, but who knows what could change from now until then?

Jude Abiad

she is an 11th-grade student in the International Baccalaureate stream. In her free time, she loves traveling and meeting new people. she is currently learning Mandarin and hope to visit China one day!

Karim Sabbagh

Proud Lebanese citizen. A big fan of football, Hala Madrid! And an avid reader of Arabic poetry.

Malek El- Sharif

11 years old. Some of my hobbies are playing sports mainly soccer, basketball, and traveling all over the world to learn about new cultures. Interested in new technological inventions. I see myself in the future as a successful business man like my FATHER.

Malek Kassak

الانتقال من الرّياضة للموسيقى ما كان شي سهل أبدًا! بس بنفس الوقت هيدي الخطوة كوّنت شخصيّتي. الغيتار شغفي والموسيقى رفيقة دربي...

Nahlan Saade

Nahlan Saade shared her life story and the start of her entrepreneurial path!

Nour Myra Jeha

Nour Myra Jeha, better known as the person who always has something to say about anything and everything. I am 16 years old, turning 17 this June! I have been a dancer ever since I was 3 years old. Dance has always been a part of my life that I can never give up, it helped me overcome so many situations I was forced to be in. My aim in life is to experience as much as I can, that is why I am always referred to as confident or as a risk taker.

Rana Sharara- Chami

Dr. Sharara-Chami graduated with distinction from the American University of Beirut medical school in 2001 and joined the Alpha Omega Alpha society. She completed residency in Pediatrics at North Carolina Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. She stayed on faculty at Boston Children’s for 3 years before joining back her Alma Mater in 2010. She is now an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Sharara-Chami is an avid teacher and has received several teaching awards throughout her career. She received certifications in leadership and medical education from Harvard Medical School. She is the director of the Simulation Program at AUBMC and director of the Pediatric Residency Program. For the last 8 years, she has been working on several research projects in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care and Medical Education especially simulation. She was invited speaker to many national and international conferences. Dr. Sharara-Chami is heavily involved in raising awareness and advocating for children in the community through workshops, talks and social media platforms. She is the co-founder and vice president of ParentWise- an NGO for healthy parenting. She is the creator of the “Stray Bullet Project” raising awareness on the impact of stray bullets on the society and advocating for change.

Sanaa Ali Harakeh

بقصصها تحدّت الدّكتورة سناء علي الحركة الكلّ وكسرت المتعارف عليه.مواضيعها ما قلها حدود، بتخلّي الطّفل يللي فيها يخاطب قلوب الأطفال ويعطينا أمل بالحياة.

Sarah , Aya, Khaled Bissat, Katergi, Safah

Singing is also a form of self expression! Enjoy a tuneful performance by Sarah Bissat, Aya Katergi and Khaled Safah.

Tamara Itani

13 years old girl. she loves sports, football, badminton, track and field, and volleyball... she likes reading books like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Divergent, The Hunger Games.... she honestly does not have any plans for the future but she is planning things step by step.

tamara Oueidat

She is 17 years old.she spends a lot of time volunteering and giving back to her community as she finds it essential to perform acts of good as frequently as she possibly can. she hoping to pursue a career in either the field of law or the field of architecture.

yara Kharrat

13 years old girl. she is a swimmer and loves baking and reading. she wants to change the world into a better one.

yara Melki

يارا ملكي: 17 سنة، السّفر ولقاء شعوب من كلّ البلدان والتّعرّف على ثقافات جديدة شغفها. بتهتم كتير بقضايا المجتمع. بتحلم تصير مخرجة أفلام وتغيّر العالم يللي عايشين فيه.