FlashNews Weekly Update

Issue VIII – Spring 2010, March 23

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In this issue:

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--- Student Center postponed until the fall

While the construction work on the Student Center is delayed for lack of funds, rejected architects accuse the university in staging the design contest.

--- Manifestation for acid victims draws overwhelming crowd

Students from the South-West University (SWU) organized a manifestation to show their support for the two girls who were viciously attacked in front of a popular disco club last November. AUBG students also took part in the demonstration.

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--- Fulbright Scholar comes to AUBG to teach investigative journalism

Read the interview with Edward Alwood, a professor from Quinnipiac University, Connecticut, who will be joining the JMC department in the Fall 2010 semester to teach investigative reporting.

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--- Elena Yoncheva introduces “Piracy in the Gulf of Aden” to BLIMUN 2010

The second Model United Nations simulation at AUBG took place over the weekend with participants from six universities. Investigative journalist Elena Yoncheva opened the event on Friday, March 19.

--- Business in Practice fosters teamwork

Problem solving in different business areas brought together AUBG and South-West University students over the weekend.

--- CSSU turns four

The Computer Science Student Union celebrated its fourth birthday with a cocktail party on Thursday, March 18.

--- Highlights from the manifestation against violence

Check out photos from the manifestation organized by students from the South-West University (SWU) in support of the two girls who were attacked with acid.

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--- Slaps and champagne (Kapital)

President Nicolas Sarkozy's party gets slapped in the face during the regional elections in France .

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--- Similarity

Our photo reporter Edi has captured economics professor Nadeem Naqvi in one of the breaks during the "Business in Practice" event, which took place over the weekend.

--- Freshness

Read some of the most interesting, funny, or striking quotes about AUBG from the past week, on campus or off.

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