Giving Day 2025
Improving learning opportunities for our students is a daily campaign
Welcome to MEU’s annual Giving Day, a celebration of generosity and impact! As we unite in the spirit of philanthropy, we invite students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to join us in supporting projects created by each department. Your contributions are not just donations; they are investments in the future of our university and the transformative initiatives that define us. From cutting-edge graphic options to campus enhancements, each project represents a unique opportunity to make a difference and propel our institution forward. Together, let’s embrace the power of collective giving and create lasting change that resonates across our campus and beyond.
Enhancing Campus Environment
Welcome to our campus, where learning meets serenity. In this article, we explore the importance of updating our campus environment to foster a sense of community, beauty, and functionality for all who inhabit it.
A vibrant campus environment is essential for student well-being and academic success. By updating our surroundings, we create spaces that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote a sense of pride in our institution.
Small changes can make a big difference. By installing comfortable benches, informative notice boards, and inviting outdoor table areas near the cafeteria, we create opportunities for relaxation, collaboration, and spontaneous gatherings.
Accounting & Finance Lab
The Department of Business Administration aims to equip classroom UH106 as MEU’s Accounting and Finance Lab. In this classroom, the Department has already installed two TV screens for financial data viewing, and has set up a corner of the classroom as a business lounge.
The next step is to purchase Refinitiv® Eikon with DataStream for Academia. Refinitiv® Eikon is the leading market data platform that delivers a powerful mix of news, analytics and financial content to a desktop. Eikon enables educators to leverage applied learning in the classroom, using real-world data and statistics. Students can become Eikon certified, giving them a leg-up as they transition into the workforce. Refinitiv works one-on-one with professors to integrate Eikon within their existing coursework, to create a stronger curriculum that fosters applied learning.
Eikon is used globally by over 210,000 traders, investment bankers, fund managers, research analysts, treasury managers, bond originators, compliance officers, auditors and back-office staff. We are aiming to fundraise $8,000, to be able to purchase a 1-year license for one terminal.
Advancing Practical Science Education
MEU’s Biology Department aims to be a leader in Lebanon in giving our students practical, hands-on experiences that will set them up for success. To reach our goal, we need to make upgrades to our laboratories. These include new equipment purchases: a digital microscope camera and display system, additional microscopes, and a gas chromatograph for chemical analysis. We also need some updates to make the labs more functional: shelving, window shades, and an autoclave.
Enhancing Graphic Design Workstations
Our world is becoming increasingly visual, demanding ever more sophisticated visual resources to attract and maintain attention. MEU’s Department of Graphic Design aims to stay at the forefront in offering cutting-edge graphic options for our students—allowing them to compete successfully in an ever-changing market. Our proposal is to add several sophisticated Wacom Cintiq workstations to the Graphic Design department, opening up new design possibilities and greater, more subtle control for new designs and art projects.
Enhancing Computer Science Workstations
The Computer Science Lab urgently needs upgrades to meet the demands of modern education. Many of our current desktops are outdated and slow, limiting students’ ability to code, collaborate, and participate in virtual learning environments.
With your support, we aim to raise $10,000 to:
Replace outdated computers with faster, more reliable systems to enhance performance and usability.
Install large TV displays to support group collaboration and virtual instruction.
Provide essential accessories such as keyboards, webcams, and headsets to ensure a complete and efficient learning setup.
Transforming MEU’s Cafeteria Experience
The MEU Cafeteria aims to equip itself with modern amenities to enhance the dining experience for our students and visitors. To achieve this goal, we’re planning essential upgrades, including a heated buffet for optimal meal serving temperatures and an efficient entry and exit system for seamless access to the cafeteria.