The Center for Arts and Humanities (CAH) at the American University of Beirut aims to serve as a focal institution in supporting the creation and dissemination of humanistic knowledge, set within a framework of the rich cultural heritage of the SWANA region. The CAH promotes collaboration across disciplines and serves as an arena of exchange, bringing together scholars, artists, and thinkers from the region and well beyond.
The CAH sponsors and supports a wide-ranging program of academic and artistic events - including lectures, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, and conferences - designed to engage a community that is at once both local and international. These events are designed with a view to have them become a space for interdisciplinary dialogue, bringing together scholars from various disciplines, bridging the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. It invites international scholars to participate in its activities with the aim of giving rise to an active flow of ideas and perceptions that would result in a variety of discussions and collaborations across regional borders.
Over the years, the Center has granted funded fellowship programs for faculty and postdoctoral researchers, as well as residencies for artists and writers. The programs of the CAH are designed to foment innovative research and creative expression importantly linked to the Arab world, while informing and engaging with global discourses.
In such a transformative environment, the CAH aims to participate in the preservation and revitalization of humanistic traditions, serving as an interlocutor within the cultural conversation between East and West, at a time when research into the artistic and intellectual production of Arab societies and beyond is rapidly growing in both breadth and depth. This would help further consolidate AUB's position in the forefront of promoting liberal arts education in the region, enhancing local and regional cultural knowledge, and contributing to the global humanities discourse and community.
Sustainability in Action: CAH's Commitment to a Paperless Program
The Center for Arts and Humanities (CAH) takes pride in being a fully paperless program, embodying its commitment to sustainability and innovation. All administrative processes, communication, and documentation are entirely digitized, ensuring an efficient and environmentally responsible operation. By eliminating printed documents in our offices, CAH not only reduces waste but also embraces cutting-edge digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance accessibility. This approach reflects our dedication to integrating eco-conscious practices into every aspect of our work, setting a standard for sustainable academic programs.