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Greetings from Ohio!

Many of you are aware that I was undertaking a three-month run across the United States of America, a very serious ultra-marathon run from Los Angeles to New York.

On August 2, 2017, after running 3,941 kms, my dream to run from Los Angeles and New York to raise awareness of a lung disease known as pulmonary fibrosis came to an abrupt halt. I had three weeks left to run 922 kms to New York. At 8:30 that Wednesday morning, I was deliberately hit by a pickup truck when running on the shoulder of Highway US 40 approximately 20 miles west of Columbus, Ohio.  The vehicle did not stop and the driver is yet to be found. The accident was widely covered in the media, such as on 10TV, the New Zealand Weekend Herald and ABC6.

Topics: America, American, American University, American University of Sharjah, Ohio, New Zealand, New York, Los Angeles, ultra-marathon, United States of America, Pulmonary, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Disease, AUS, Student, Sharjah

By Rania Omer Al-Sakaf

Hello and welcome to American University of Sharjah (AUS)!

As you may know, AUS provides a lot of services to help make your experience at the university a pleasant one. One of those useful services is the transportation services. American University of Sharjah offers an intricate network of transportation for its students, faculty and staff to cater to their transportation needs here on campus as well as to some select off-campus destinations. So we would like to familiarize you with the various services offered by the university’s transportation department to help you get around on and off campus smoothly.

Topics: American, American University of Sharjah, Transportation, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, University City, Etisalat, Rashidiya, Metro, Metro Station, Sharjah, Matajer, King Faisal, Adnoc, Al Majaz Park, Mega Mall

By Tayiba Ahmed

After working hard on their startup ideas for months, 10 entrepreneurial teams recently had the opportunity to showcase their ideas to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Sharjah and President of AUS, who attended the Inaugural Showcase Day held at American University of Sharjah (AUS). The ceremony that took place on February 15, 2017 was held under the patronage of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq.

Topics: AUS, Sheraa, Sharjah, Entrepreneurship

By Gureni Lukwaro

One of the greatest things that happens at American University of Sharjah is being given the opportunity to make new friends. When you come here are as a freshman, new faculty or a new staff member, you quickly start to meet new people—people you take a class or two with, those living in the same dorm as you, your professors or people you will be working with on a regular basis.

Topics: American University of Sharjah, AUS, Faculty, Students, Alumni, United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, Culture, Education, New York, Diversity, Nationalities, Alumna, student life

By Teresa Crompton

Hasan Mir, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, CEN, was awarded a Faculty Research Travel Grant in 2012.

How did you use the grant?

The funds were used for a collaborative visit with Dr. Kainam Wong at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU). Dr. Wong is a recognized authority in many areas related to ISR (Information, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) technology. Prior to joining AUS, I was with MIT Lincoln Laboratory, where I researched a variety of aspects related to radar technology.

Topics: American University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah (AUS), AUS, American University, Research, Sharjah, Engineering, Grant, Radar, Hong Kong, College of Engineering

By Nour Al-Ali

Being a student at AUS is not just about studying, believe it or not. It is about becoming an active member of its community; developing it as well as developing yourself in the process. What I like about being part of this particular community is the distinct element of diversity present at AUS. No one would feel left out because there is a little bit of something for everyone. And even then, if there isn’t something for you, you could easily create your own student club.

Topics: American University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah (AUS), AUS, American University, United Arab Emirates, Best Universities, Sharjah, best university, Education, Higher Education

By Nour Al-Ali

I remember attending my first class at AUS and thinking to myself, this is the first day of the rest of my life. It was all too new to me, trying to get to class on time from building to building, figuring out what SBM, NAB, and PHY stood for, and getting used to calling my instructors “professor” instead of “teacher” or “miss / mister.”

Topics: American University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah (AUS), AUS, American University, Best Universities, Sharjah, best university, Exams, Education, Higher Education

By Gureni Lukwaro

Ramadan Kareem once again to all our American University of Sharjah community. It is now a little over a week now since the Holy Month of Ramadan started and it looks like everyone is kind of adjusted already to the Ramadan routine.

Topics: American University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah (AUS), AUS, American University, Ramadan, Ramadan Guide, American Univesrity of Sharjah, Sharjah, Ramadan Dubai

The Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan visited Sharjah to attend the second annual Government Communication Forum (GCF). While in Sharjah Dr. Annan also visited American University of Sharjah (AUS) and toured various parts of the campus.

In his speech on February 24 during the Government Communication Forum (GCF) Dr. Annan said that effective communication helps in resolving governance issues.

Topics: American University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah (AUS), AUS, American University, Sharjah, United Nations, Kofi Annan

American University of Sharjah (AUS) held its annual Awareness Day held to spread awareness of health, social, safety and environmental issues among students and the public. The event featured participation of prominent government and private organizations.

Topics: American University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah (AUS), AUS, MENA, MENA Region, Students, American University, American Univesrity of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, UAE, Best Universities, Sharjah