RHU faculty and staff members gathered on Monday, January 23 in farewell for RHU President, Dr. Riad Chedid. Mrs. Salwa Siniora Baasiri, Director General of Rafik Hariri Foundation and RHU Board of Trustees member, was present at the event.
The gathering was organized as an expression of appreciation to Dr. Chedid's vigorous contributions during three wonderful years as RHU President. It was also a time to be hopeful about the future, since everything that was accomplished is part of a visionary "look ahead."
Mrs. Salwa Siniora Baasiri and Dr. Ahmad Smaili sent kind farewell messages to Dr. Riad Chedid, indicating that this is moment is not about goodbye but about appreciation for all his accomplishments and contributions.
Dr. Riad Chedid, in turn, expressed his gratification for all that was accomplished. He thanked Mrs. Salwa Siniora Baasirir for her incessant support during his tenure period as president. He also thanked the RHU team of vice presidents, faculty, and staff for their collaboration. He wished RHU continued prosperity under the leadership of a bold Board of Trustees and RHU new President, Dr. Ahmad Smaili.
The RHU family then gathered around a cake and posed to the most wonderful memory, witness of the strong RHU bond.