Alumni Updates

38 WINTER 2020

Updates

‘58

Samir I. Toubassy published his memoir “My Odyssey of Love and Hope” and co-authored with Prof Byron D. Cannon “Symbolism And Folk Imagery” in 2019. Born in Jaffa, he grew up in Beirut where he studied at the International College and completed his BS at the American University of Beirut 1962. He then received his MBA from the Golden Gate University. In 2009 and 2010, he occupied the Senior Fellow title at Harvard University. He has previously worked at: The Ford Foundation, AUB as the director of planning and budgeting, UC system, Berkeley, and The Olayan Group (over 35 years as senior executive). Retired, he currently lives in the US.

‘60

Nicholas Khairallah sent in the following pic:

‘61, Nicolas Khairallah ‘60, Riad Mansour ‘60, Claude Jabr ‘62

Nicholas asks IC students of class 4ème A, 1956 french section, to send the class photos, if available, to nicolaskhairallah@gmail.com or whatsup@ 9613668690.

‘64

Raid Ziadeh, the chairman of Areendesign, sent the following message: “To all graduates of 1964, In these turbulent times I hope that my fellow graduates (Class 1964) are all well and coping with the pandemic environment sweeping the world especially in the most affected countries where many of my colleagues live. My best wishes also extend to all the IC family on campus, in Lebanon and worldwide”.

‘65

Henry Nasrallah, MD was recently elected as President of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists (AACP). He is also Editor of 3 journals (Schizophrenia Research, Current Psychiatry and Biomarkers in Neuropsychiatry) and the founder of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS). He has published 580 scientific articles and 13 books. He has been annually included in the list of Best

Nabil Abboud ‘61, Joe Afeiche ‘62 , Souheil Metni ‘62, Sami Nasr

Doctors in America for 25 consecutive years.

Henry in 1964 Henry in 2020

‘74

Bassam Tabshouri has written a rich and inspiring ebook “A Path Called Serenity” that approaches the above questions based on Dostoevsky’s enigmatic statement : “Beauty will save the world”. “With the current set of rapids which most of us are experiencing globally; the coronavirus lockdown, natural disasters, various turbulent and bloody events, and the uncertainty and fear about the future, how can one find serenity? How can one find joy? How can one keep a positive attitude for this hard life?”, he writes. The book is packed with wisdom and insights from cultures around the world. It is a multidimensional journey along art, music, and dance via 200 paintings and over 230 links to music and videos.

Updates

From reviewers: “This is a beautifully written and very uplifting book on how to cope in difficult times of economic crises, Corona, and other stressful situations we face daily.His offered solutions and wisdom encompass several spiritualities and wisdoms, thus benefiting anyone regardless of faith. Definitely worthwhile to read.” Nadine Bitar, Psychotherapist, Lebanon “His timing is ideal because as a result of Covid-19, therapists are swamped with clients who are having a difficult time coping and finding their sense of direction.” Comment from USA For more info check www.solemndolphin.com

‘80

Rana Zeine ‘80 currently teaches cancer biology, microbiology, and immunology courses by remote at KEAN University in New Jersey. She was interviewed about my recently published article on a study that she conducted with her medical students while at Saint James School of Medicine: “Akinyemi E., Randhawa, G., Longoria, V. and ZEINE, R. Medical Marijuana Effects in Movement Disorders, Focus on Huntington Disease; A Literature Review. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020, Oct, 23: 389-395. “ https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/jpps/index.php/JPPS/ article/view/30967 https://www.neurologylearningnetwork.com/qas/ huntington-disease-could-medical-marijuana-providesymptomatic-relief

‘83

Naaman Atallah has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Nakheel property developer. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the real estate sector in the Middle East and India, through key leadership positions at Dubai Properties, Emaar, Qatari Diar, and Piramal Realty in India.

‘85

Faysal Badran, partner of CdR Capital, lives in Dubai with his wife and son.

‘07

Rana Ockaili is currently a Software Engineer at Facebook, Ireland. “Going to IC was a blessing, and it prepared me for the rest of my life and led me to where I am today. I have been so blessed to have been brought up by the IC family. IC was part of the journey that landed me my dream job. I want to thank everyone who was part of that journey and tell future generations to be proud of being an IC student and to enjoy every second of it because it will be over in a blink of an eye. All my love to my fellow alumni and future alumni.”

‘17

Maher Abdel Samad sent in this photo. Photo at IC including myself and Andrew Bismar, ‘17 on Feb 20 2017 “Jour de l’independance de la TSM”