Antranik M. Dakessian, Ph.D.

Antranik M. Dakessian, Ph.D. Dr. Antranik Dakessian Associate Professor Director, Armenian Diaspora Research Center (2012) Executive Secretary, Haigazian Armenological Review (1993) Director, HU Press (2013) Office: HER 406 Tel. ext.: 205 adakessian@haigazian.edu.lb Dr. Antranik Dakessian is Associate Professor in the Department of Armenian Studies. He is also Executive Secretary of the Haigazian Armenological Review, and in that capacity he has solicited and co-edited research papers, supervised the publication and launching of the Haigazian Armenological Review (Vols. 13 to 33), and published a number of research articles. As of the mid-1980s Dr. Dakessian has conducted research on diverse aspects of the Lebanese Armenian community, particularly on its economic and cultural output. As Director of the Armenian Diaspora Research Center, he has organized a number of conferences: a) The Republic of Armenia and Diaspora Relations: Past Present and Future (in collaboration with the Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia and the Diaspora Department of the Yerevan State University, September 5-7, 2011). b) Armenian Trans-nationalism and the Modern Age of Communications (May 15-17, 2013) c) Issues of Armenian Identity (in collaboration with the Diaspora Department of the Yerevan State University, 16-18 October, 2013). d) Armenians in Lebanon, II (May 14-16, 2014). Dr. Dakessian is a member of the Haigazian University Administrative Committee. For over 15 years he directed Student Life at Haigazian University. Sustainability of minority groups. Minority Communities, identity, integration, democracy, the Armenian communities of the Middle East, minority communities and their socio-economic and political output. - Dakessian, Antranik and Armen Urneshlian (2013), The Lebanese Armenian Book: A Bibliography, 1894-2012 (in Armenian). - Dakessian, Antranik (2005) Vahan Bedelian: Musician and Educator (in Armenian). - Dakessian, Antranik (1993), History of the ADL Party in Lebanon, 1922-1937 (in Armenian). - Dakessian, Antranik (ed. 2013), Proceedings of the Conference on Hadjin (in Armenian). Ph.D., Swansea University, Wales, UK M.A. University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK M.A. American University of Beirut, Lebanon M.A. Yerevan State University, Armenia

Arda A. Ekmekji, Ph.D. Dr. Arda A. Ekmekji Professor Dean of Arts and Sciences Office: Mugar Bldg., 109 Tel. ext.: 329 Arda.ekmekji@haigazian.edu.lb Prof. Arda Arsenian Ekmekji is Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Intercultural Studies and Archeology at Haigazian University. For the past forty years, she has been teaching at the American University of Beirut and Haigazian University and has held numerous administrative and academic positions. Dr. Ekmekji is also very active in Civil Society and Humanitarian organizations. She was a member of the National Commission for Electoral Reform (Boutros Commission), and member of the Supervisory Commission of Electoral Campaigning in Lebanon (SCEC). She is also currently the Chair of the World Vision Advisory Council in Lebanon, Chair of the Armenian Evangelical Educational Council and Advisor to the Society of the Friends of the AUB Museum. Ancient Cultures and Civilizations Archeology of Armenia and Lebanon RESEARCH INTEREST Armenia during the Urartian Kingdom (8 th -6 th c, BC) Gender Studies and Education Genocide Memoirs and Oral History - Towards Golgotha, The Memoirs of Hagop Arsenian, A Genocide Survivor. HUP Press,Beirut. 2011 - Confessionalism and Electoral Reform in Lebanon. Aspen Institute, Washington D.C. 2012 - Les Relations archéologiques entre les cités Urartéennes et les états du nord de la Syrie entre le VIII et le VI Siècle.av.J.C- Paris 1995. - Why Aren t Armenian Women in Politics (Armenian). Paper presented at the Identity Conference held in Yerevan State University. Yerevan, March 2013 Ph.D. (Doctorat) - Université de Paris I- Sorbonne MA- American University of Beirut BS- America University of Beirut AWARDS Medal of Lebanese Female Academicians May 2002 Medal of Ministry of Interior, Lebanon -2009

Sahar Fouad Hamzeh, MA Mrs. Sahar Hamzeh Instructor Department of English Office: Mehagian 302 A Tel. ext.: 255 sahar.hamzeh@haigazian.edu.lb Mrs. Sahar Hamzeh received her BA and Teaching Diploma in English Language from the American University of Beirut in 1988 and her MA in TEFL from the same university in 1996. She taught at the Lebanese University between 1991 and 1994. Since 2001 she has been teaching English Communication Skills and Intensive English at Haigazian University. She has coordinated English Communication courses several semesters. She is currently coordinating Intensive courses. She has attended several workshops, webinars, and international conferences and taken online courses in teaching English as a Second Language. She has organized two Language and Technology Workshops at Haigazian University and has given different language workshops at different schools in Lebanon. She also gave a seminar for four schools in Yerevan. Using Technology in Teaching English Impact of Technology on the Writing Skills of ESL/ EFL students MA, American University of Beirut BA, American University of Beirut TD, American University of Beirut CV available in website Directory

Suha Naimy, M.A. Ms Suha Naimy Instructor Department of English Office: Mehaguian 305 Tel. ext.: 332 Suha.naimy@haigazian.edu.lb Ms Suha Naimy is an instructor in the Department of English. During her 25 years as an instructor of English as a second language, she has gained abundant experience in the world of com-skills. In recent years she has undergone training and participated in many workshops and conferences related to the teaching com.skills career. Ms Naimy was the coordinator of the Intensive English program; she is now a member on the committee of the Center for Continuing education (CCE). She also serves as an advisor to the student centered English Society. Working with Communities MA, Communication Arts, UOB CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults), Cambridge Post Graduate, Philosophy, AUB BA, Communication Arts, BUC, OCP Luwayzeh CV available in website Directory

Suha Safiyiddeen, Ed.D Dr. Suha Safiyiddeen Chairperson, English Department Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics &TESOL Office: Mehagian 304 Tel.: 961 1 353010/ ext. 353 suha.safiyiddeen@haigazian.edu.lb Dr. Suha Safiyiddeen is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics &TESOL and the Chairperson of the English Department at Haigazian University. She teaches Applied Linguistics courses and TESOL Teaching Diploma courses at Haigazian University. She taught at AUB for seven years and at LAU for one year. She has presented many papers in international conferences and published academic research articles in international refereed journals. She is a member of several international professional associations some of which are International Gender and Language Association, British Association of Applied Linguistics, and Global Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages. She s been a teacher trainer since 1996; she has conducted a myriad of workshops in Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Abou Dhabi. Dr. Safiyiddeen has worked as an educational consultant and TESOL specialist with several educational institutions locally and regionally. Dr. Safiyiddeen is the co-founder and president of TESOL-Lebanon. Sociolinguistics Language & Gender Intercultural Communication Teacher Training Multilingualism and Gender Teacher Education Leveled Readers Safiyiddeen, S.(2012). Gender Mainstreaming in Teacher Education. Journal of Pedagogical Research, pp. 127-161 Safiyiddeen, S.(2008). Constructing Gender Identity in Two Languages. International Journal of the Sociology of Language 190,183-218 Ed.D, University of Leicester M.A., American University of Beirut; B.A, American University of Beirut; Teaching Diploma, American University of Beirut

Rev. Bruce Schoup, M-Div Rev. Bruce Schoup Campus Minister Office: SC203 Tel. ext.: 312 Bruce.Schoup@haigazian.edu.lb Rev. Bruce has spent 25 plus years serving as a minister, mostly with churches in the USA. While he served long term at several locations, most of his ministry has been specializing in short term ministries with intentional focus. Ministry has seen him serving as a Reverend with churches in Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Massachusetts, New York, and St. Louis. He has served in a Children s Home, spent a year teaching in at the Evangelical Presbyterian Seminary in Ghana. He joined Haigazian in September of 2012. For Rev. Bruce, coming to Haigazian University is about returning to one s roots. While he is German/American, his family served in the Middle East (Iraq, Syria, and Turkey) for a number of years. He was born in Antep, Turkey and was baptized/learned to walk in Aleppo, Syria. It felt natural for him to return to this part of the world to serve. A large part of his childhood was spent in the Near East, although in a region that did not use either Armenian or Arabic. His home religious affiliation is with the United Church of Christ, USA. In Lebanon he is affiliated with the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East (UAECNE). He claims both the International Community Church (ICC) and Central Armenian Evangelical Church as his Beirut congregations. TEACHING/HAIGAZIAN INTERESTS There are three primary areas of responsibility for Reverend Bruce 1. As Campus Minister he is responsible for working with Haigazian Spiritual Life which is Christian in orientation. Related with this is weekly chapel worship, study groups, book reviews, meeting with students, religiously oriented field trips, religiously oriented retreats, and other activities that arise out of interaction with Spiritual Life participants 2. Each semester he teaches one class, usually on either the Old or New Testaments. He enjoys challenging students to see the Bible in a new way. 3. As the chairperson for Financial Aid he enjoys meeting with and interviewing students for Financial Aid. Reverend Bruce enjoys attending campus activities and quietly supporting students, whether it be athletics, the arts, or in other activities. He enjoys finding ways to incorporate Lebanon/the Region into his work. Often this takes place through trips with Spiritual Life, Field trips with his class, or more extensive, as helping to plan a hike to the top of Musa Dagh/Musa Lehr in Turkey where his focus is to help make what could simply be a hike into something more than a hike, namely a spiritual experience pilgrimage. He enjoys blending his vocational calling as a Minister with that of being a part of the Haigazian family and community. M. Div., Andover Newton Theological School, USA B.A. in Business Administration/Economics, Ursinus College, USA

Berge J. Traboulsi, D.Th. Dr. Berge Traboulsi Associate Professor Faculty of Humanities Office: CB 405 Tel. ext.: 245 btraboulsi@haigazian.edu.lb Dr. Berge Traboulsi is Associate Professor of History, Religion and Intercultural Studies. During the last 10 years, he has presented academic papers at international conferences, given public lectures, and published academic papers at refereed publications.he has appeared on local and regional TV stations on issues related to Human Rights, Politics in the Middle East, and Religious Tolerance. Dr. Traboulsi is a member of the European Society for Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies [www.esitis.org] and the European Forum for the Study of Religion and the Environment [www.hf.ntnu.no]. World Religions; Ethics; Intercultural Studies; Philosophy; Leadership Theology and History; Comparative studies of cultures and religions, Human Rights, and Interfaith Relationships; Applied Ethics; Leadership& Change Management; Nonprofit Administration - "Being Fruitful and Filling the Earth: A Theological and Bioethical Dilemma about Technology and Surrogacy"[Under Publication, 2014] - Freedom of Thought, Opinion and Expression within an Eastern Mediterranean Context: Critical Reflections, Annales de Philosophie & des Sciences Humaines, University of the Holy Spirit- Kaslik [USEK], (no 28), 2012. - The Ethical Challenges of Executive Leadership: A Stakeholder Analysis (The Antonine University [UPA],Pertinence, no 4, 2011) - Ethical Challenges in Today s Higher Education Institutions in Lebanon: A Stakeholder Analysis, in Louis Colombo and Aaran Vlasak (Eds), The Public Life of Ethics, Oxford: Inter-Disciplinary Press, 2010 (ISBN: 978-1-84888-029-0), pp. 29-36. - Secularism in a Multi-Confessional Lebanon: Religious Obstacles and Prospective Solutions, Annales de Philosophie & des Sciences Humaines, University of the Holy Spirit-Kaslik [USEK], (no 25), 2009. - Religiousness and Extremism: A Dialectic Perspective (In Arabic) (The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue, Adyan0, 2009). - The Challenges of Teaching about Religions in a Multi-confessional Lebanon: Case Study Haigazian University (1998-2008), Annales de Philosophie& des Sciences Humaines, University of the Holy Spirit-Kaslik [USEK], (no 24, vol 2), 2008. - Citizenship in Multicultural Lebanon: A Critical Approach, Annales de Philosophie& des Sciences Humaines, University of the Holy Spirit-Kaslik [USEK], (no 23, vol 2), 2007. Doctorate in Theology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece (1997) License in Theology, University of Balamand, Lebanon (1991) CV and Publications available at https://haigazian.academia.edu/bergetraboulsi