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USAID Scholarship
On behalf of the US government, United States Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman
visited IC on April 13, 2006. Ambassador Feltman presented IC with a USAID
check for the amount of $280,000, designated as scholarship money. The IC
community expresses its thanks and gratitude for this scholarship grant which
helps us maintain our high standards.
During his visit to IC, Ambassador Feltman met at Martin House with some IC
students and asked them about their IC experience, and what sets the school
apart from other institutions. Among the most popular responses was the fact
that IC provides an environment
where all religious sects can work
and study together in harmony. In
return, the ambassador answered stu-
dents who wanted to know if he
liked Lebanon. Ambassador Feltman
told them that he was keen to be
working in a place where people are
warm, and that he could not have imagined a better post, especially at such cru-
cial time in Lebanon’s history.
Ambassador Feltman said he enjoyed talking with students
as a refreshing change from politicians.
Nearly 200 students became fresh, new graduates at this year’s com-
mencement, June 6th at the Assembly Hall at AUB. The ceremony
began with students singing the National Anthem, and the alma
mater, after which Dr. Arthur Charles gave the opening address. He
was followed by pre-school director and winner of this year’s
Edmond Thome Award, Mrs. Randa Khoury. Finally, Amer Shbaro
spoke as Graduate speaker. This year’s Commencement Address was
delivered by Minister of Culture Tarek Mitri. Following the speech,
Mrs. Mishka Mourani presented achievement awards to IC students.
Recipients of this year’s awards were:
- The IC Scholars’
Award went to
Joanna Khoury and
Nour Kibbi for the
English Program,
Youssef Wazni and
Ranim Itani for the
French Program,
and Farah Machlab
for the college
preparatory pro-
gram.
- The Stephen
Penrose Award went
to Nour Kibbi (English Program) and Fatima Abdo (French Program).
- The Aleaxander MacLachlan Award was presented to Wajiha Kheir.
- The Basil Fuleihan Award went to Nathalie Flora Allam.
Mrs. Yasma Fuleihan presenting the Basil Fuleihan Award
to Nathalie Flora Allam.
2006 Graduates.
IC launches its 200 new graduates
Dr. Charles handing out the diplomas.
Dr. Charles expressed gratitude to Amb. Feltman and Lebanon’s
USAID Chief Raouf Yousef for the generous scholarship grant.