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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture, American University of Beirut

Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) of the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for five tenure-track faculty positions, preferably at the level of Assistant Professor, in the areas of: (1) Construction Engineering and Management; (2) Materials and Pavement Engineering; (3) Transportation and Traffic Engineering; (4) Environmental Engineering; and (5) Water Resources Engineering.  Applications for a visiting position in all ranks may also be considered.

The successful candidate must hold a Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and must demonstrate potential for quality research and teaching.  The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, as part of the Civil Engineering curricula, and must demonstrate strong

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In-brief analysis

October 6, 2025

Data source: CME Group, Bloomberg L.P.
Note: 3Q25=third quarter of 2025

Crude oil prices were relatively stable in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), ending the quarter just 9 cents per barrel (b) less than they started, while refinery margins increased to their highest levels so far this year. In this quarterly update, we review petroleum markets price developments in 3Q25, covering crude oil prices and refinery margins.

Crude oil prices
The Brent crude oil price traded in a narrow range in 3Q25 as expected increased production from OPEC countries offset geopolitical tensions. The Brent price began the quarter averaging $70/b in July, following the Israel-Iran 12-day war at the end of 2Q25, before declining to an average of $67/b in August and $68/b in September.

OPEC+ announcements in July, August,

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Lake Traverse Reservation – A major disaster declaration for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate was approved by President Donald J. Trump on Sept. 11, 2025, providing federal assistance to support recovery efforts following severe storms and flooding that occurred June 12–16, 2025.

A Flood Assistance Center will open Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at the Tribal Administration Building, 12554 BIA Hwy 711, Agency Village, South Dakota, 57262. Enrolled tribal members with uninsured damage to their home, disaster-related emergency needs, or property loss from the June flooding may apply for assistance at the Flood Assistance Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to explain disaster assistance programs, help people complete the application for federal assistance, and get information on additional resources including low-interest disaster loans. The type of assistance individuals may be eligible for is based on their damages and individual circumstances. 

Enrolled tribal members who have homeowners, renters, or flood insurance should file a claim before applying for FEMA assistance. If a policy does not cover all disaster expenses, tribal members may be eligible for federal assistance. Only one FEMA application per household is needed and the following information will be requested: 

Your updated REAL ID Tribal ID (updated ID’s can be obtained from Tribal Enrollment)Contact information including an email addressYour address at the

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