GrASS is an unprecedented initiative to merge between architecture and graphic design students at the American University of Beirut (AUB). Established in Fall 2016-2017, the society is organized into a cabinet and five student-run committees, elected annually. These groups cater for a variety of events and activities throughout the academic year. Their work ranges from academic lectures and workshops, to exciting trips and fundraising events.
PURPOSE
GrASS aims to create a collective educational and social environment.
VALUES
DIVERSITY:
Providing an inclusive environment of architecture and graphic design students from all years
RELIABILITY:
Fostering an encouraging atmosphere within a unified department
COMMITMENT:
Pledging to fulfill an established plan of action.
ENGAGEMENT:
Supporting an integral role, both at the department and campus scales.
Some of the events that have taken place to this date include:
Movie nights, Dodge ball tournaments, bake sales, BS games, Yoga sessions, logo design competitions...
Additionally GrASS has collaborated with other AUB societies and the USFC on the following:
What’s Next?, Make it Work, AUB Rally Paper …