What is ‘The Debs Center’?

The Debs Center is the official North American headquarters of the American University of Beirut.  The center houses the University’s North American executive, development, and alumni relations offices. The Board of Trustees meets three times a year (March, June and November) at the center.

A private state-of-the-art video conferencing facility, the Debs Center also hosts lectures, receptions, conferences, and meetings for the University.

The Debs Center was named in honor of Dr. Richard A. Debs, chairman emeritus of the AUB Board of Trustees.

Where is it located?

The Debs Center is located at 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza on the 8th floor in New York City. The street address is 305 East 47th Street between First and Second Avenues, one of the most charming streets in all of Manhattan. Directly across the street is Katharine Hepburn Park spanning the length of the block, where there is a bustling farmers market every Wednesday.

Neighbors include the United Nation Missions of Chile, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and the African Union; the Japan Society; the United Nations, and the Holy Family Church.

How do I update my contact information?

If you are an AUB alumnus, you will soon be able to simply log on to the new AUB Alumni On-line Community website and join the international community of AUB alumni.

How do I give to AUB on-line?

Giving a donation to AUB has never been easier with our on-line giving tool.  Simply log onto: https://give.aub.edu.lb and provide the requested information for your gift pledge and credit card information.  The site is completely secure.

How do I apply for academic programs or jobs at AUB?

To apply for academic programs at AUB, simply log onto the admissions website where you can apply on-line and find more information on various degree programs offered by AUB.  You can also email the admissions office directly, admissions@aub.edu.lb, if you have any specific questions.

Employment opportunities at the University can also be found on the AUB website.  Jobs are divided into individual faculty and non-academic openings at AUB and AUBMC.  AUB also advertises all academic and management openings on the Chronicle of Higher Education website.

All prospective students or employees in North America can request an AUB information packet from The Debs Center.  Inquiries can be sent to Carole Vanet by email at vanet@aub.edu.

What is the Campaign for Excellence?

In 2002 AUB launched its Campaign for Excellence, which will raise $140 million for the University’s 140^th anniversary in the 2006-07 academic year.  The Campaign will provide for increased scholarship support and financial aid; new buildings and renovations on campus; state-of-the-art technology for students and faculty; endowments for new faculty chairs; increased funding for research; and improvements to student life.

AUB’s Campaign for Excellence was developed following a two-year academic review of AUB’s strengths and potential, and joined with the development of a Master Plan for the campus that will provide new and renovated facilities to better support AUB’s academic mission.