University, after the example of all the advanced countries, for the founding of such a university meets a great national need by way of culture, learning, and sound guidance. And in my view, this kernel that has been planted for the Lebanese University is a strong step in true independent construction.
Q — And are you satisfied with the present condition of what they call "the Lebanese University"?
A — Do I catch in your question, Mrs. Shayboub, a whiff of mischief and embarrassment? No doubt the university has deficiencies, whether in structure or in content; that is unavoidable in the period of founding. And I am confident that the Lebanese University will grow steadily and move forward, completing its structure day after day.
Q — That is what we all wish for it. And now — how many students has the university this year?
A — The number of the university's students in its first year is 114, among them 24 girls.
Q — And how are they distributed among the various branches?
A — Their distribution among the branches is roughly as follows:
French language and literature: 7 English and Spanish: 14 Arabic language and literature: 28 students
Philosophy, 25; history and geography, 15; mathematics, 9; natural sciences, 25; and fine arts, 3.
Q — Does the university intend to open new institutes for the coming year?
A — Yes, the university intends to open two institutes next year: the Institute of Social Welfare and the Institute of Higher Administration.
Q — And has the university begun founding a library? For we know that the library is the mainstay of universities, especially in the branches of letters, which demand wide reading and comprehensive knowledge.
A — You are right, Mrs. Shayboub, and that is what we are working for. Indeed, the kernel of a library has already been assembled, containing eight thousand volumes, now on its way to us; and we hope that by the end of next June the
number of books will reach 25,000 volumes.
Q — Not bad figures for a beginning. And before we close this session, we can only wish our national university project steady and vigorous progress at the hands of those in charge of it, that it may reach the level of the world's universities and fill the void we feel today in our national life. Thank you, Dr. Kaddoura.
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