A list of current press releases of and events at AUK. en http://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html rlopes@auk.edu.kw (Roland Lopes) 60 AUK held its bi-annual student orientation where it welcomed first-time students to the AUK campus. The orientation is one of the most highly regarded events on campus as it intends to prepare students to effectively transition into university, while giving students the tools and information needed to become academically and socially successful at AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11573&ndate=1537424059810&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11573&ndate=1537424059810&newsType=E AUK held its annual graduation commencement for the Class of 2018 on Thursday 7th of June http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11560&ndate=1528622022564&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11560&ndate=1528622022564&newsType=E Tess Constant, Quincy Kissack, and Wyatt Waterbury are this summer's graduate students who have joined the AUK community to intern in Kuwait. Arriving from the United States, they will be working in various departments within the University until the end of July. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11566&ndate=1530191390897&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11566&ndate=1530191390897&newsType=E Dartmouth Intern Arjun Bhatt at AUK http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11565&ndate=1529841390756&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11565&ndate=1529841390756&newsType=E In association with the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), the Ministry of Education held the 29th Joint Art Exhibition where higher education students across Kuwait showcased their artistic talents and competed for various prizes. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11564&ndate=1528794555228&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11564&ndate=1528794555228&newsType=E AUK proudly announces the great achievement of one of its outstanding graphic design students, Lindsay Gomes, who won the 1st place prize at COMFEST, receiving KD500. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11563&ndate=1528794437116&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11563&ndate=1528794437116&newsType=E AUK held its 13th Annual Academic Showcase that highlighted the achievements of AUK students across varying disciplines through presentations, performances, and displays. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11562&ndate=1528715651049&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11562&ndate=1528715651049&newsType=E Active Minds is the premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students in the US, and AUK is the first affiliate chapter in the Middle East. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11561&ndate=1528702644612&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11561&ndate=1528702644612&newsType=E Ms. Jamie Etheridge, Managing Editor of the Kuwait Times newspaper, recently gave a lecture concerning the state of journalism in Kuwait to students in Dr. Mohamed Satti's Mass Media Writing class at the American University of Kuwait (AUK). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11559&ndate=1528193879407&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11559&ndate=1528193879407&newsType=E Dartmouth College and the American University of Kuwait (AUK) renewed their institutional cooperative agreement that promises to build on the success of a 15-year relationship. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11539&ndate=1525024298268&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11539&ndate=1525024298268&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held a Student Academic Achievement Awards ceremony where top students were honored for excellence in their studies and extracurricular activities. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11556&ndate=1526891395482&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11556&ndate=1526891395482&newsType=E AUK has welcomed Dartmouth student Devon Kurtz to intern on campus during the Spring, 2018 semester. Devon has worked in the PR and Marketing Department, The Writing Center, and Admissions Department. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11558&ndate=1527670592632&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11558&ndate=1527670592632&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK and Al-Amiri Hospital launched a series of programs that will be conducted throughout the year, starting with the Leadership Development Certificate Program. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11554&ndate=1526814422196&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11554&ndate=1526814422196&newsType=E The Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages at AUK organized a lecture on Hijâ' al-Mudun (Against Cities) in Arabic Poetry, delivered by Professor of Arabic Studies at the American University of Beirut, Dr. Bilal Orfali, author of several studies in the field of Arabic literature, with emphasis on literature, Sufism, and Qur'anic studies http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11553&ndate=1526814117751&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11553&ndate=1526814117751&newsType=E Organized by the Office of Student Life, Division of Student Affairs, the renowned and highly anticipated event is one of the major yearly AUK events, which bring together a large number of students to be recognized and awarded for their outstanding efforts and achievements in extracurricular activities. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11552&ndate=1526554287827&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11552&ndate=1526554287827&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences, and Engineering (RISE) at AUK was proud to host the first TEDxAUK Conference at the University campus. In May of last year, RISE was granted the TEDx event license to organize a university event within 12 months of receiving the license. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11550&ndate=1526471698194&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11550&ndate=1526471698194&newsType=E The AUK XI ETA Chapter of the International Honor Society in Business, Delta Mu Delta, held its third annual induction ceremony, officially welcoming 13 top performing students in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) to its chapter. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11551&ndate=1526550789494&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11551&ndate=1526550789494&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at AUK hosted a lecture presented by H.E. Yoo Yeonchul, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the State of Kuwait, entitled "Building Bridges: Korea-Kuwait Political-Economic Relations" where the Ambassador gave a brief account of Korea in general, and Kuwaiti-Korean relations in particular. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11549&ndate=1526366695452&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11549&ndate=1526366695452&newsType=E AUK and Dasman Bilingual School have created a volunteering program in an effort to further develop collaborations between the two institutions. Students were stationed at the AUK Library to fulfil the requirements of the ASDAN program-a personal development program which intends to provide students with real work experience in order to develop skills for learning, work, and everyday life. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11548&ndate=1526366467120&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11548&ndate=1526366467120&newsType=E Members of the Model United Nations (AUKMUN) students at AUK, Ali K. Al-Qallaf, Ali Al-Khuraibet, Hussain Khashab, Farah Al-Deehani and Fatima Mir Ahmadi, participated in the United Ambassadors Model United Nations Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11547&ndate=1526302308990&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11547&ndate=1526302308990&newsType=E Parents, faculty members, university staff and fellow students attended the semi-annual President's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of top student achievers. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11545&ndate=1525952900438&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11545&ndate=1525952900438&newsType=E The Princeton Review held a presentation on standardized testing and college application preparation at AUK. High school students from across Kuwait came to the information session presented by the Vice President of the Princeton Review, Michael Gamerl. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11544&ndate=1525849193688&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11544&ndate=1525849193688&newsType=E AUK - Dartmouth College Student Internship Program received a 2018 Best Practices in International Education Award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) International Education Knowledge Community (IEKC) during the NASPA Annual Conference in Pennsylvania, USA. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11543&ndate=1525679250817&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11543&ndate=1525679250817&newsType=E AUK and Sciences Po in France have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish cultural and scholarly interactions between their students. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11541&ndate=1525084850527&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11541&ndate=1525084850527&newsType=E The game took place at the main GUST campus, marking AUK as the only university in the tournament that has reached the final match in all women's tournaments. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11540&ndate=1525077013105&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11540&ndate=1525077013105&newsType=E Al-Multaqa Prize Competition announced that it has received 197 short story collections for its third cycle. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11537&ndate=1524993514723&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11537&ndate=1524993514723&newsType=E AUK held its 14th annual Career Fair where each year employers from leading companies across Kuwait visit campus to discuss future employment opportunities with AUK students. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11536&ndate=1524981289251&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11536&ndate=1524981289251&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies at AUK hosted Froilan T. Malit Jr., who delivered a lecture called, "The Philippine-GCC Migration Corridor: A New Era of Labor Migration Diplomacy". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11535&ndate=1524738116928&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11535&ndate=1524738116928&newsType=E Members of the AUK community-consisting of students, faculty and staff-visited the National Library of Kuwait (NLK) where they were well-received by the staff at NLK who provided a guided tour of the various halls and departments at the library. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11530&ndate=1523170616007&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11530&ndate=1523170616007&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait has welcomed two interns from Dartmouth College, Devon Kurtz and Arjun Bhatt. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11528&ndate=1522581873021&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11528&ndate=1522581873021&newsType=E This year marked the 13th consecutive International Week at AUK-an event that promotes and celebrates cultural diversity within the AUK community. Organized by the Office of Student Life, it featured highly-anticipated activities and an array of cultural events. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11526&ndate=1522154642645&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11526&ndate=1522154642645&newsType=E On March 10, 2018, AUK's Model United Nations team (AUKMUN) attended the Kuwait International Law Society MUN (KILSMUN) closing ceremony at the United Nations House. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11525&ndate=1522062797062&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11525&ndate=1522062797062&newsType=E Organized by Alumni Affairs and Career Development, Division of Student Affairs, the anticipated reunion is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together alumni and provides a nostalgic experience reconnecting the university community and serving as a link between the past and bright present of AUK in an annual celebration full of entertainment and socializing. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11524&ndate=1521978937444&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11524&ndate=1521978937444&newsType=E The lecture, which addressed the under-examined nature of foreign aid dynamics in the Middle East was presented by Dr. Khaled Al-Mezaini, a Research Associate at Cambridge University and Kuwait Visiting Professor at Sciences Po, Paris School of International Affairs. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11523&ndate=1521966256318&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11523&ndate=1521966256318&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at the American University of Kuwait, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, hosted a lecture entitled, "Dare to do Mighty Things: Hitting the Road on Mars" by Zainab "Nagin" Ahmed Cox, a graduate of Cornell University and the United States Air Force Institute of Technology. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11522&ndate=1521537554032&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11522&ndate=1521537554032&newsType=E For the 12th consecutive year, AUK hosted visitors that included 14 political science students along with their professor, Dr. Kathleen T. Bailey, an Associate Director of Islamic Civilization & Societies Program. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11521&ndate=1521529223997&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11521&ndate=1521529223997&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) celebrated International Women's Day with an exciting and empowering weeklong agenda of various activities at the AUK Campus. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11519&ndate=1521019196658&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11519&ndate=1521019196658&newsType=E Four graphic design students were chosen as winners of a typography competition called Beauty, Form, and Function in Typography hosted by the TypoDay 2018 Conference in Mumbai, India. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11518&ndate=1521019044967&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11518&ndate=1521019044967&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait will be sponsoring and hosting the Takween Story and Storytellers Conference on campus from the 18th to the 24th of March, 2018. The conference is created by Takween bookstore as a space for lovers of creative writing and professional writers alike to discuss, learn and explore different genres and styles for story-writing. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11517&ndate=1520935283659&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11517&ndate=1520935283659&newsType=E In commemoration of Kuwait's National and Liberation days, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) community celebrated Al-Koot week with activities spread across campus initiated and supported by the Office of Student Life. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11515&ndate=1520335207142&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11515&ndate=1520335207142&newsType=E The AUK Library organized a lecture on Digital Humanities by Mr. Terry Robinson - Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Gale International, a Cengage Company. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11514&ndate=1520248235049&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11514&ndate=1520248235049&newsType=E A group of 8 Students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) attended the Diwaniya Project in The Hague, Netherlands. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11513&ndate=1520245527677&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11513&ndate=1520245527677&newsType=E In collaboration with the Department of International Relations, the Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at AUK facilitated a lecture by Dr. Ben J. Slot-an acclaimed historian and archivist-entitled - The Origins of Kuwait, which discussed the main findings of his book that contributes to the history of Kuwait through the use of European archives. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11512&ndate=1520239303815&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11512&ndate=1520239303815&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait's AUKause club recently organized a volunteer trip to India. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11509&ndate=1519209504109&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11509&ndate=1519209504109&newsType=E TThe library at the American University of Kuwait held its annual open house for members of the AUK community in February. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11508&ndate=1518946749601&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11508&ndate=1518946749601&newsType=E The Fishackathon is a competition that was first launched by the U.S. Department of State in 2014 to inspire the creation of digital solutions to address sustainable fisheries challenges. The event takes place during the same weekend in more than 40 cities around the world in conjunction with Earth Day. The first Fishackathon in Kuwait was hosted by the RISE Center at AUK in April of 2016. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11505&ndate=1518520538840&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11505&ndate=1518520538840&newsType=E In collaboration with the Department of International Relations and the Department of Communications and Media, the Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at AUK hosted a lecture by Ambassador Daniel Benjamin, a distinguished diplomat, journalist, and the Director of the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11504&ndate=1518520284585&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11504&ndate=1518520284585&newsType=E The Tutoring Center at the American University of Kuwait's Learning Support Services (LSS) unit, has been awarded the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) Level 1 by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11503&ndate=1518424914434&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11503&ndate=1518424914434&newsType=E Psychology Professor Juliet Dinkha organized a trip for the students of Abnormal Psychology to visit different mental health facilities in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11502&ndate=1518351922281&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11502&ndate=1518351922281&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at the American University of Kuwait held a talk entitled - Rocket Science 101 Fire Arrows, Fireworks, and Fire Planets by Jake Gordon, a rocket scientist from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) who has also researched atmospheric science for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and analyzed high speed particle physics at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11506&ndate=1518603063371&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11506&ndate=1518603063371&newsType=E Dr. Lisa Urkevich, Chair of the Department of Music and Drama at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), has been appointed General Editor of the College Music Society Symposium, the scholarly unit of the College Music Society which is the largest worldwide university music organization. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11499&ndate=1517833138717&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11499&ndate=1517833138717&newsType=E For the fifth consecutive year, the AUK Library hosted a group of grade 11 students from the American International School of Kuwait (AIS). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11497&ndate=1517304625726&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11497&ndate=1517304625726&newsType=E AUK held its new student orientation on Wednesday January 24th, 2018. Marking the start of the Spring Semester, first-time students received a warm welcome and attended an array of informative and fun activities that took place on the AUK Campus. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11496&ndate=1517137426108&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11496&ndate=1517137426108&newsType=E AUK has announced the recipient of the Dartmouth-AUK Fellowship for this year. The fellowship, which will be held in residence at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, during the summer of 2018, has been granted to Dr. Iyad Abu Doush, Associate Professor of Computer Science. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11494&ndate=1516773396604&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11494&ndate=1516773396604&newsType=E AUK held the 5th Annual Electrical and Computer Engineering Exhibition 2017, in which graduating engineering students showcased their senior design capstone projects and poster designs to compete for the Best Project Award, as well as the Students Choice Award. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11493&ndate=1516623623338&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11493&ndate=1516623623338&newsType=E The Art and Graphic Design Department (GDES) organized the GDES alumni reunion to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the program at AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11489&ndate=1513687552151&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11489&ndate=1513687552151&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its annual Faculty Recognition Evening to celebrate the accomplishments attained by its significant faculty members. The event was held at the Marina Hotel Six Palms restaurant and was attended by some members of the AUK Board of Trustees, in addition to the AUK President and faculty members. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11488&ndate=1513678276270&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11488&ndate=1513678276270&newsType=E The Center of Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK has obtained international certification from the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®), and accreditation from the Cambridge Assessment International Education in October and November 2017, respectively. Obtaining international recognition comes as part of CCE's vision to create partnerships and collaborations that aim at developing Kuwait's professional society. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11486&ndate=1513505109374&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11486&ndate=1513505109374&newsType=E The Make a Difference competition aims to enhance creativity, openness and knowledge between students, inventors, labs, engineers, designers, and other technology developers. This year, one of the AUK ECE capstone projects was chosen to compete among nine finalists at the Open-Lab, in Helmut Schmidt University, Germany. The selected nine finalists will be able to develop their projects further with the supply of prototyping material resources and a 3-D Printer. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11484&ndate=1513248586909&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11484&ndate=1513248586909&newsType=E On October 8th, 2017, members of the Model United Nations at AUK under the auspices of the Department of International Relations were invited to visit his Excellency, Abdullah Al-Yahya, Secretary of the Board of Director at the Kuwaiti Diplomatic Institute http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11491&ndate=1513170787994&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11491&ndate=1513170787994&newsType=E As part of its ongoing lecture and workshop series, the Department of Art & Graphic Design (GDES) at AUK invited cartoonist and designer, Khalid Al-Baih, to conduct a workshop on the basics of cartooning and lecture on his work as a political cartoonist. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11483&ndate=1513163928954&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11483&ndate=1513163928954&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held its semi-annual President's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of top student achievers. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11482&ndate=1512906068285&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11482&ndate=1512906068285&newsType=E AUK hosted events for the second cycle of AlMultaqa Prize for Arabic Short Story that ran from the 4th to 5th of December. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11480&ndate=1512657989536&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11480&ndate=1512657989536&newsType=E The Department of Music and Drama at AUK presents next week the musical West Side Story. A modern-day Romeo and Juliet set in New York City, West Side Story pits two rival gangs in a territory battle exploring themes of love, hate, and belonging. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11479&ndate=1512657761516&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11479&ndate=1512657761516&newsType=E The AlMultaqa Short Story Prize will celebrate the end of its second cycle by announcing the winner in a ceremony held at the American University of Kuwait on Monday 4th of December, 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11477&ndate=1512033300018&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11477&ndate=1512033300018&newsType=E AUK's IRC and AUKAUSE club members Rashed Sulaiman, Yousef al Ajmi, Bandar Al Enezi, Homoud Ben Naser, Taif Al Bahar and Rawan Al Daihani recently attended the fourth Volunteering Youth Forum which was held in Doha, Qatar, in October 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11475&ndate=1511944987379&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11475&ndate=1511944987379&newsType=E Two AUK Teams are expected to compete this week in the 2017 Arab Collegiate Programming Contest (ACPC) which is organized and conducted yearly under the auspices of The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM). The contest, which will take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt will bring together teams of university students from all over the Arab world. Winning teams will fly to Beijing in April, 2018 to represent their countries in the world finals. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11473&ndate=1511673321625&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11473&ndate=1511673321625&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at AUK invited Dr. Shafeeq Ghabra, Professor of Political Science at Kuwait University and founding President of the American University of Kuwait, to address the Gulf Crisis and how it is influencing the current regional geopolitical situation. The lecture was held on Tuesday, 7 November, 2017, in the AUK Auditorium and was open to the members of the AUK community and the public. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11471&ndate=1510734463598&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11471&ndate=1510734463598&newsType=E UK Computer Engineering graduate Mennatallah Ibrahim has won the Best Poster Award at the 14th ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA) held in Hammamet, Tunisia between October 30th and November 3rd, 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11470&ndate=1510734380237&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11470&ndate=1510734380237&newsType=E Professor of History and International Relations Hesham Al-Awadi has authored a new book titled, Hype: How Ideas Spread in Kuwait released by That Al-Salasil. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11469&ndate=1510485463253&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11469&ndate=1510485463253&newsType=E Two teams from AUK participated in the Global Management Challenge (GMC) Kuwait finals and won titles for their performances. One of the teams representing AUK on managed to achieve first place in the initial cycle within their group, while the second team managed to reach fourth place. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11466&ndate=1510042019581&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11466&ndate=1510042019581&newsType=E An exhibition displaying artwork created by AUK students enrolled in an Environmental Design course this semester was held in the Multipurpose Room last October. The purpose of the exhibition was to prepare the students for their final Capstone exhibition by helping them develop an understanding of the application of key elements behind installing exhibitions, such as time, material and concepts. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11467&ndate=1510042567423&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11467&ndate=1510042567423&newsType=E The Center of Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK held a graduation ceremony for the professionals who have completed the Executive Mini-MBA Certificate Program in October 2017. This annual flagship program was launched successfully in November 2016, in collaboration with a management consulting firm, which delivered the program with experts in the fields of business, leadership, and finance. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11462&ndate=1509432436432&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11462&ndate=1509432436432&newsType=E RISE Center at AUK held a talk entitled, "To Mars and Beyond: Women Leading the Way in Space Exploration and STEM" by Dr. Kim Binsted, Professor of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaii and Principal Investigator of the NASA-funded HI-SEAS (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation, hi-seas.org) project. The talk was facilitated by the United States Embassy in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11461&ndate=1509346924012&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11461&ndate=1509346924012&newsType=E On Tuesday the 10th of October, AUK held the opening ceremony of the Art and Music Therapy Rooms, a new space introduced by the Counseling Center under Student Affairs. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11455&ndate=1508922019574&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11455&ndate=1508922019574&newsType=E RISE Center at AUK held a talk entitled, "To Mars and Beyond: Women Leading the Way in Space Exploration and STEM" by Dr. Kim Binsted, Professor of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaii and Principal Investigator of the NASA-funded HI-SEAS (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation, hi-seas.org) project. The talk was facilitated by the United States Embassy in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11461&ndate=1509346924012&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11461&ndate=1509346924012&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at AUK, in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Kuwait, kicked off its annual lecture series on Monday with a lecture entitled - The Role of Technology in 21st Century Diplomacy, by U.S. Cultural Attaché Dr. Zennia Paganini. The lecture shed light on the tools of technology as they are used specifically for American public diplomacy. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11459&ndate=1509007447386&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11459&ndate=1509007447386&newsType=E On Thursday, the 12th of October, AUK opened its doors to Kristaps Zarinš, a professor and rector at the Art Academy of Latvia. The meeting was established to discuss opportunities for cooperative relations between AUK's Department of Art and Graphic Design and the Art Academy of Latvia. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11458&ndate=1509007113020&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11458&ndate=1509007113020&newsType=E Dr. Inaz Mahfouz, Assistant Professor of English, rejoined the AUK community after completing her research at Dartmouth College as a faculty fellow during this past summer. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11457&ndate=1508933607797&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11457&ndate=1508933607797&newsType=E Following a successful first session of a series of talks hosted by AUK#39;s Student Council, the second session was held last week which included actor Khaled Al-Muthafar, and singer Humood Al-Khodr. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11451&ndate=1508058686280&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11451&ndate=1508058686280&newsType=E The Student Council kicked off a talk series dedicated to hosting various influential people in Kuwait#39;s society-from entrepreneurs and musicians, to actors and athletes-to inspire students to follow their dreams and pursue their passions. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11449&ndate=1507809347319&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11449&ndate=1507809347319&newsType=E Artwork created by a student from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) has qualified for the semifinals of the 2017 Adobe Design Achievement Awards. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11448&ndate=1507723364550&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11448&ndate=1507723364550&newsType=E The AUK library held a Welcome Back event in the multipurpose room on campus to welcome students and inform them all about the resources available for them during their time at the university. The event featured a live musical performance as well as informational booth displays. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11445&ndate=1507029659329&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11445&ndate=1507029659329&newsType=E Since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between AUK and Dartmouth College in 2003, the two institutions have collaborated on a variety of projects on both administrative and academic levels. One of these projects has been the Dartmouth-AUK Student Internship Program through which Dartmouth students intern at AUK during fall and spring, while AUK students intern at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH over the summer. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11442&ndate=1506408985109&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11442&ndate=1506408985109&newsType=E Over the summer of 2017, AUK sent two students to George Washington University (GW) in Washington D.C. on an AUK Study Abroad Summer Programs Scholarship. Over the course of six weeks, Leena El Hawary and Yara E. Al-Quorashy took on education and life at a university in the United States capital before returning to AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11441&ndate=1506408899342&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11441&ndate=1506408899342&newsType=E To kick off the semester and celebrate the start of classes, the Office of Student Life organized a Welcome Week packed with events to help integrate new students and allow returning ones to catch up with friends. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11439&ndate=1505913261074&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11439&ndate=1505913261074&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait officially opened its doors to the class of 2021 on the 10th of September, 2017. In preparation for the new academic year, AUK held a series of orientations for faculty and staff to introduce the newcomers to campus and provide various curricula and administrative updates. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11437&ndate=1505304966158&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11437&ndate=1505304966158&newsType=E This semester, AUK welcomes a new pair of interns from Dartmouth College-Alexis Colbert and Mary Versa Clemens-Sewall. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11436&ndate=1505217807192&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11436&ndate=1505217807192&newsType=E On the 19th of July, 2017, AUK graduate interns Aryka Rice and Adrienne Bocci met with the U.S. Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, Lawrence Silverman. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11435&ndate=1505217641548&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11435&ndate=1505217641548&newsType=E Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was awarded with a Doctorate of Humane Letters for founding Kuwait#39;s first and only liberal arts university. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11427&ndate=1497270758362&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11427&ndate=1497270758362&newsType=E AUK held its annual graduation commencement for the Class of 2017 on Thursday June 8th, where 400 students officially became AUK graduates, amongst whom were 8 graduates with highest honors, 12 with high honors, and 19 with honors. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al-Fares, Minister of Education and Higher Education. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11425&ndate=1497172139090&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11425&ndate=1497172139090&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK graduated the first group of trainees from the Training of Trainers (TOT) Certificate Program; a program launched in April in partnership with the Public Authority for Applied Education & Training (PAAET). The two-week program trained the participants on how to assess the levels of knowledge in training venues, identify key elements that promote learning and application, and apply the best practices of instructional methods and teaching strategies in the classroom. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11433&ndate=1498041209441&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11433&ndate=1498041209441&newsType=E The Art & Graphic Design Department at AUK concluded its 10th annual Graphic Design Capstone Exhibition which took place from May 21st until June 1st at the Promenade Cultural Center at The Promenade Mall in Hawalli. The Exhibition offered senior students an opportunity to display their creative work, which covered to a range of topics that included social and cultural awareness, corporate identity and entrepreneurship, to experts from the industry and the public. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11432&ndate=1497870288213&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11432&ndate=1497870288213&newsType=E AUK welcomed its ninth pair of graduate interns, Aryka Rice and Adrienne Bocci, who will be working with different AUK administrative offices until July 20th, 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11431&ndate=1497870091131&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11431&ndate=1497870091131&newsType=E The Drama Program at AUK presented its annual spring theatre production, The Games Afoot, in April, in the Black Box Theatre. The play was written by Ken Ludwig and the production was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre/Drama, Dr. Kathleen R. Downs, under the auspice of the Music and Drama Department. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11430&ndate=1497513102352&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11430&ndate=1497513102352&newsType=E The College of Business & Economics at AUK hosted a talk entitled "Kuwait Law 116 of 2013 - Changing Business & Economic Landscape in Kuwait" by Mr. Hamad Faisal AlSaad, an administrator in the Licensing and Investment Registry Section of One Stop Shop Department at the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11429&ndate=1497513002586&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11429&ndate=1497513002586&newsType=E Members of the Model United Nations at the American University of Kuwait (AUKMUN) acquired several awards during the United Ambassadors Model United Nations Conference, which was held at the United Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11426&ndate=1497262677753&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11426&ndate=1497262677753&newsType=E AUK held its bi-annual President's Exhibition, in which student artwork selected from among the best created during the previous academic year is showcased in the AUK President's Office. The artwork was juried by AUK Art & Graphic Design professors for creativity, originality, and technique. Creators of the best artwork, along with their parents, were invited to a special reception hosted by AUK President Dr. Tim Sullivan, where they received certificates for their accomplishments. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11428&ndate=1497354154133&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11428&ndate=1497354154133&newsType=E Xi-Eta, a chapter of the Delta Mu Delta international business society, held its second annual induction ceremony in May to officially welcome 13 of the top performing Junior and Senior students in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) to its chapter. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11424&ndate=1496748071799&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11424&ndate=1496748071799&newsType=E The AUK IEEE Student Branch (AUK IEEESB) travelled to Manama, Bahrain, in May to participate in the IEEE GCC Students and Young Professionals Congress and achieved Second Place in the Best Student Branch Award Competition. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11423&ndate=1496745490108&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11423&ndate=1496745490108&newsType=E Parents, faculty members, university staff and fellow students attended the semi-annual President's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of top student achievers. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11422&ndate=1496223091394&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11422&ndate=1496223091394&newsType=E The National Conference (NatCo) is a semi-annual event organized by AIESEC that features seminars, workshops, and other activities that are aimed to develop the skills and competencies of young professionals. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11421&ndate=1496128401685&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11421&ndate=1496128401685&newsType=E Shaikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Founder and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), will receive a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, for founding Kuwait's first and only Liberal Arts University. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11420&ndate=1495710287492&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11420&ndate=1495710287492&newsType=E Sheikha Dana Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, Founder and Chair of the Board of Trustees at American University of Kuwait (AUK), the President of AUK, Dr. Tim Sullivan, Provost Dr. Rawda Awwad, and the Vice President for Admissions and Public Affairs, Ms. Amal Al-Binali, met a delegation from the American University of Beirut (AUB) to discuss possible future collaborations between the two universities during the delegation's visit to Kuwait in May 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11419&ndate=1495371511555&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11419&ndate=1495371511555&newsType=E Founder and Chair of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), Sheikha Dana Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, officially inaugurated the University's new Student Center yesterday in a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by members of the Board of Trustees. The Student Center was part of AUK's campus facility upgrade plan, which was approved in 2015. The ribbon cutting was followed by a tour of the facilities. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11415&ndate=1494159587620&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11415&ndate=1494159587620&newsType=E Founder and Chair of the American University of Kuwait, Shaikha Dana Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, convened with members of the Board of Trustees and the Academic Affairs Committee during the 22nd Biannual BoT Meeting in April to review reports from the various areas of the University and discuss future plans for AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11414&ndate=1494159087095&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11414&ndate=1494159087095&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its 12th Annual Academic Showcase on April 26, 2017. This event highlights the achievements of AUK students across varying disciplines through presentations, performances and displays. The ultimate goal of the showcase is to provide an opportunity for students to further their education and careers, and to expose the public and the entire student body to the various disciplines at AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11412&ndate=1493722655431&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11412&ndate=1493722655431&newsType=E The American International Consortium of Academic Libraries (AMICAL) sponsored a workshop entitled, "Co-design: Integrating Information Literacy into your Disciplinary Course" for teams of faculty and librarians from March 31 to April 1 at the American University of Paris. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11410&ndate=1493538023140&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11410&ndate=1493538023140&newsType=E Al-Multaqa Prize Competition announced that it has received 239 short story collections for its second cycle. The Prize was launched in December 2015 by AUK, in partnership with the Cultural Circle's Founder and Manager, Mr. Taleb Al-Rifae. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11409&ndate=1493204683870&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11409&ndate=1493204683870&newsType=E The AUK Department of Art & Graphic Design hosted the interdisciplinary artist Hasan Elahi, last March to speak about what inspired him to shed light on today's issues of surveillance, citizenship, migration, transport, and the challenges of borders and frontiers, through his art. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11406&ndate=1493117289878&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11406&ndate=1493117289878&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait's (AUK) Karate Twins, Salman and Mohamed Al Mosawi won bronze medals at the Karate1 Premier League-a championship organized by the World Karate Federation which was held in Dubai, in April, 2017. Representing Kuwait, the twins competed against dozens of countries to eventually earn third place overall. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11407&ndate=1493114306172&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11407&ndate=1493114306172&newsType=E Marlene Arias joins the American University of Kuwait working as an intern for the Center for Continuing Education, Center for Gulf Studies, and the Intensive English Program. She is a second year student at Dartmouth College and is a double major in Middle Eastern Studies and Government with a focus in comparative politics. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11405&ndate=1493105039791&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11405&ndate=1493105039791&newsType=E AUK won 1st Place in the Kuwait finals for Microsoft Imagine Cup 2017, and qualified to represent Kuwait in the Middle East and Africa finals taking place in Beirut next May. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11404&ndate=1493038414332&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11404&ndate=1493038414332&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held its 3rd Biennial Literary Festival earlier this month. Co-organized by the University Library and the Academic Advising and Learning Support Services (AALSS), this year's festival focused on the theme of Migration, Identity, and Cultural Transformation. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11403&ndate=1492955180867&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11403&ndate=1492955180867&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait conducted a developmental revision-with the approval of the Private Universities Council (PUC) and the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) of its Intensive English Program, which aims to strengthen and advance students' English proficiency to succeed in the university. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11401&ndate=1492692924805&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11401&ndate=1492692924805&newsType=E The Ministry of Education, in association with the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) held the 28th Joint Art Exhibition in April 2017, where students from colleges and universities across Kuwait showcased their artistic talents to compete for prizes in various categories. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11400&ndate=1492692083164&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11400&ndate=1492692083164&newsType=E Jasmine Singh, Adjunct Instructor at AUK's Department of Art & Graphic Design, was the co-curator of the Masaha 13: Harmony in the City Exhibition; an exhibition aimed at addressing contemporary urban concerns on the global and personal scales. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11399&ndate=1492676747955&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11399&ndate=1492676747955&newsType=E Jasmine Singh, Adjunct Instructor at AUK's Department of Art & Graphic Design, was the co-curator of the Masaha 13: Harmony in the City Exhibition; an exhibition aimed at addressing contemporary urban concerns on the global and personal scales. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11399&ndate=1492676747955&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11399&ndate=1492676747955&newsType=E To celebrate Black History Month for the third consecutive year, Dr. Inas Mahfouz, Assistant Professor of English, and the English Department of the American University of Kuwait, organized a week-long event around black female writers. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11397&ndate=1492326314316&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11397&ndate=1492326314316&newsType=E The Department of Arabic & Foreign Languages at AUK welcomed Dr. Alyssa Gabbay of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to give a lecture about Abu Al-Qasim Ferdowsi's poem, Shahnameh, and the shaping of Iranian identity. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11396&ndate=1492325531806&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11396&ndate=1492325531806&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its 13th annual Career Fair on April 11, 2017. Each year, employers from leading companies across Kuwait visit AUK to discuss future employment opportunities within their establishments to AUK students. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11395&ndate=1491995195942&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11395&ndate=1491995195942&newsType=E The Library at the American University of Kuwait held its annual open house for members of the AUK community in February. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11393&ndate=1491743762763&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11393&ndate=1491743762763&newsType=E Intensive English Professor Alison Koushki received a scholarship award from the US Embassy and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11391&ndate=1491139995594&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11391&ndate=1491139995594&newsType=E The Maker Faire was held in Kuwait for the first time in February 2017 at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref. Participants from around the Gulf attended to showcase innovative ideas in the areas of science, engineering, art, performance, and craft, to be considered for awards in various categories. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11388&ndate=1490704697933&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11388&ndate=1490704697933&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) launched two new Teacher Training Certificate (TTC) programs which adopt interactive training tailored to suit the different levels of educational experience, and a Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Preparation Course. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11387&ndate=1490096692738&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11387&ndate=1490096692738&newsType=E Students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) visited the Kuwait Centre for Mental Health (KCMH) and toured the facilities as part of a field trip organized by Dr. Juliet Dinkha, Associate Professor of Psychology. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11385&ndate=1489574494725&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11385&ndate=1489574494725&newsType=E Alumni and students from the American University of Kuwait presented their senior capstone design projects during the 4th Annual Electrical & Computer Engineering Exhibition 2016 (ECEE'16). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11380&ndate=1487593091055&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11380&ndate=1487593091055&newsType=E AUK hosted a two-day workshop under the title "Assessing and Communicating Library Contributions to Institutional Priorities" in February. The workshop was prepared by the American International Consortium of Academic Libraries (AMICAL), whose aim was to offer workable methods for effective, practical and sustainable assessment of libraries and to build and nurture a community of assessment within the consortium. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11379&ndate=1487578696076&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11379&ndate=1487578696076&newsType=E Dr. Seyed Esmaeili of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the American University of Kuwait was awarded a silver medal for his invention at the 9th International Invention Fair of Middle East (IIFME) which took place in Kuwait from the 16th to 19th of January, 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11375&ndate=1486374731048&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11375&ndate=1486374731048&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), in collaboration with the AUK Library, organized a book-drive to support an initiative created by the Social Work Society (SWS) and the Human Line Organization (HLO) to collect books and donate them to local libraries. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11373&ndate=1485855375481&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11373&ndate=1485855375481&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait contributed as a Gold Sponsor in the School Enrollment Project Exhibition, which took place at the Kuwait International Fair Grounds earlier in January. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11372&ndate=1485775617893&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11372&ndate=1485775617893&newsType=E The competition entitled, "Express Diversity in Typography" called for international students and professionals alike to design a poster using one letter, one word, many words, or even a paragraph composed of words. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11368&ndate=1484570138724&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11368&ndate=1484570138724&newsType=E The Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages commemorated the International Day for the Arabic Language with a student award ceremony that was held on the 18th of December. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11365&ndate=1484469014078&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11365&ndate=1484469014078&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering at the American University of Kuwait presented a lecture entitled "Mobile, VR & AI - the Future of Disruption in Media" presented by the renowned Glen Mulcahy, Head of Innovation at RTE, Irish national broadcaster, and founder of the "MOJOCON" conference for mobile journalism. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11364&ndate=1484223805353&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11364&ndate=1484223805353&newsType=E Chair of the Department of Marketing at AUK, Dr. Mohsen Bagnied discussed Egypt's economic progression in 2017 in an interview that aired on Nile TV International. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11363&ndate=1484206715040&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11363&ndate=1484206715040&newsType=E Three AUK teams from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department were declared winners of the first, second, and third place in the Smart Kuwait Competition organized by the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11362&ndate=1484117850974&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11362&ndate=1484117850974&newsType=E Seven AUK students received awards at the Model United Nations Annual Conference in Bahrain on the 26th and 27th of November, 2016. The students were among 200 participants from 33 universities - 13 local and 20 regional. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11361&ndate=1483870075204&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11361&ndate=1483870075204&newsType=E Professor of Electrical Engineering at AUK, Dr. Detlef Hummes, organized tours for the students in his Power Systems Analysis course to visit a live Siemens 380 kV Substation and the National Control Center (NCC). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11359&ndate=1482415106399&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11359&ndate=1482415106399&newsType=E Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Minister of Al-Diwan Al-Amiri Affairs, the American University of Kuwait held an award ceremony for the first cycle of the Al-Multaqa Short Story Competition on the 5th of December, 2016. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11358&ndate=1482229427513&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11358&ndate=1482229427513&newsType=E The College of Business and Economics at AUK organized the first Hydroponic Exhibition and Workshop in November 2016. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11357&ndate=1482229283838&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11357&ndate=1482229283838&newsType=E The Center of Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK announced the graduation of its first group of professionals from the Mini MBA Program. The program was launched in November 2016 in partnership with BEYOND Consulting and Training, (a company based in Lebanon that offers professional development services in the MENA region. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11356&ndate=1482229129648&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11356&ndate=1482229129648&newsType=E The Center of Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK announced the graduation of its first group of professionals from the Mini MBA Program. The program was launched in November 2016 in partnership with BEYOND Consulting and Training, (a company based in Lebanon that offers professional development services in the MENA region. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11356&ndate=1482229129648&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11356&ndate=1482229129648&newsType=E The Board of Trustees of the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) has renewed AUK's International Program accreditation for AUK's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) for its second consecutive five-year term; the first was in 2011. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11351&ndate=1479992789709&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11351&ndate=1479992789709&newsType=E The lecture was conducted by Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Gender Ambassador at the Inter-American Development Bank and Founder and Chair of Youth Without Borders. The lecture focused on gender issues in the field of engineering and the importance of diversity and mutual respect. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11350&ndate=1479903531744&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11350&ndate=1479903531744&newsType=E Dr. Hesham Al-Awadi, Professor of History and International Relations at the AUK, took part in a joint lecture with the former Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Moudhi Al-Humoud http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11349&ndate=1479811147493&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11349&ndate=1479811147493&newsType=E Dr Hesham Al-Awadi, Professor of History and International Relations at the American University of Kuwait, shares tips on how to achieve success in life in his new book. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11348&ndate=1479732560695&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11348&ndate=1479732560695&newsType=E In collaboration with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), the American University of Kuwait (AUK), organized the Renewable Energy Symposium and Exhibition at the AUK premises. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11347&ndate=1479649277972&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11347&ndate=1479649277972&newsType=E Fulbright scholar Magda El-Sherbini has recently joined the AUK community where she plans to conduct research at the library http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11346&ndate=1479648888514&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11346&ndate=1479648888514&newsType=E Dr. George Irani, Associate Professor of International Relations at the AUK, was invited by Dr. Abdallah Al Shayji, host of the KTV show The Road to the White House http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11345&ndate=1479648477212&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11345&ndate=1479648477212&newsType=E The International Writing Centers Association (IWCA) hosted its 2016 annual conference in Denver, Colorado, where professionals from writing centers around the world exchanged knowledge and experiences in writing center theories and practices. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11343&ndate=1479382945785&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11343&ndate=1479382945785&newsType=E The contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills in programming and problem-solving, in addition to meeting fellow students from other academic institutions. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11341&ndate=1478764372413&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11341&ndate=1478764372413&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) announced that its Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering has received accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11340&ndate=1478759662865&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11340&ndate=1478759662865&newsType=E The lecture explored techniques of setting goals and achieving them while coping with unpredictable circumstances, new environments and conquering challenges. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11339&ndate=1478687917589&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11339&ndate=1478687917589&newsType=E Going paperless has been AAC's dream for years, and incorporating DegreeWorks into the advising process efficiently saves paper resources. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11336&ndate=1478157571236&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11336&ndate=1478157571236&newsType=E The Al-Multaqa Arabic Short Story Prize jury announced the 2016 shortlisted authors. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11335&ndate=1478014788439&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11335&ndate=1478014788439&newsType=E Chair of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Kuwait, Sheikha Dana Nasser Al-Sabah, announced today, that on Sunday, October 23, 2016, AUK's Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to appoint Professor Earl L. "Tim" Sullivan as the fifth president of AUK effective January 27, 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11333&ndate=1477399683994&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11333&ndate=1477399683994&newsType=E For the 2nd consecutive cycle, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) will be the Country Partner in Challenge 22, a Qatar-led initiative http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11332&ndate=1477294299870&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11332&ndate=1477294299870&newsType=E Digital designs created by students from the American University of Kuwait were exhibited at the Donggang Digital Society (DDS) Museum; an experimental museum that displays exhibitions solely by beam projections, in Yeongwol County, South Korea. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11326&ndate=1475666383319&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11326&ndate=1475666383319&newsType=E The AlMultaqa Arabic Short Story Prize jury has announced the ten shortlisted authors for the 2016 prize. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11325&ndate=1475163136099&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11325&ndate=1475163136099&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) has opened doors today for the new class of 2020. Throughout the past weeks, the University has been holding several campus activities to welcome new and returning faculty and students. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11321&ndate=1474185313309&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11321&ndate=1474185313309&newsType=E Sumaya Al-Hunayan was the first AUK student to join the Undergraduate Student Exchange Program, which was initiated by AUK and George Washington University (GW) earlier in Spring 2016. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11320&ndate=1472976208330&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11320&ndate=1472976208330&newsType=E Since 2006, AUK students have travelled to Hanover, New Hampshire, USA to immerse themselves in true American academic college experiences at Dartmouth College. This opportunity comes as a result of the Dartmouth-AUK Internship Exchange which was a component of the Dartmouth-AUK Memorandum of Understanding. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11319&ndate=1472735238994&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11319&ndate=1472735238994&newsType=E AUK welcomed its eighth pair of graduate interns, Nicholas (Nick) Martin and Jeffry Neuhouser, who will spend eight weeks of the summer completing graduate internships. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11315&ndate=1465899076592&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11315&ndate=1465899076592&newsType=E Out of 200 participants, 50 projects which were created out of Red Bull cans were exhibited. 11 of those projects were by AUK students, developed as part of a course on 3 Dimensional Design (3D Design) taught at AUK's Department of Art & Graphic Design. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11318&ndate=1467287413138&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11318&ndate=1467287413138&newsType=E AUK is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Algonquin College (AC), Kuwait's first Canadian College. The MOU will enable the two institutes to collaborate in several areas, such as academics, and social and cultural activities. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11317&ndate=1466583591124&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11317&ndate=1466583591124&newsType=E Two AUK teams competed in the 2016 Startup Kuwait National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge held in Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa on 29 and 30 May, 2016. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11316&ndate=1466322460821&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11316&ndate=1466322460821&newsType=E AUK welcomed its eighth pair of graduate interns, Nicholas (Nick) Martin and Jeffry Neuhouser, who will spend eight weeks of the summer completing graduate internships. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11313&ndate=1465391579443&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11313&ndate=1465391579443&newsType=E In May, the Art & Graphic Design Department at AUK concluded its 9th annual Capstone Exhibition. The Exhibition offered seniors an opportunity to showcase their creative work, which covered to a range of topics that included social and cultural awareness, corporate identity and entrepreneurship, to the public and have their designs considered by renowned experts from the industry. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11314&ndate=1465734479851&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11314&ndate=1465734479851&newsType=E Since its establishment in 2009, the American University of Kuwait's College of Business & Economics Advisory Board (CBE - AB) has been working closely with the College Dean to support initiatives that advance the College. The Advisory Board is comprised of business leaders who are interested in quality education and are committed to serving and advocating for the College and offer practical insight to the academic curriculum. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11311&ndate=1464610991077&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11311&ndate=1464610991077&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the British Council - Kuwait - that focuses on key areas of assessment and academic quality. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11311&ndate=1464610991077&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11311&ndate=1464610991077&newsType=E Director of Center for Gulf Studies, Dr. Farah Al-Nakib presented a lecture on her new book entitled, 'Kuwait Transformed - A History of Oil and Urban Life'. The event took place at the AUK auditorium with members of the AUK community and external visitors present to participate in a discussion of Kuwait's transformation as discussed in Dr. Farah's book. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11310&ndate=1464610888716&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11310&ndate=1464610888716&newsType=E AUK held its 11th Annual Academic Showcase in April 2016. This event highlights the achievements of AUK faculty and students across varying disciplines through presentations, performances and displays. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11309&ndate=1464520630327&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11309&ndate=1464520630327&newsType=E The AUK Women's Volleyball team has won the University Athletics Association of Kuwait (UAAK) league after seeing off the American University of the Middle East (AUM) in the final match http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11308&ndate=1464181705486&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11308&ndate=1464181705486&newsType=E The Drama Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented its annual Spring 2016 theatre production, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, in the Black Box Theatre, located on AUK's campus. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11307&ndate=1464180467806&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11307&ndate=1464180467806&newsType=E The AUK Women's Soccer team triumphed in the University Athletics Association of Kuwait (UAAK) finals. Playing in the final opposite the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK), they won the title in a close penalty shoot-out. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11305&ndate=1464089725517&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11305&ndate=1464089725517&newsType=E In a formal signing ceremony, The American University of Kuwait (AUK) and The American University in Cairo (AUC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate bilateral collaboration between the two universities on a wide spectrum of academic programs and activities. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11304&ndate=1463920521466&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11304&ndate=1463920521466&newsType=E The International Honor Society in Business, Delta Mu Delta, has established a new chapter at the American University of Kuwait called Xi Eta. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11303&ndate=1463920411026&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11303&ndate=1463920411026&newsType=E 'AUK students should not only engage in academic, intellectual and public research activities but also should step outside their campus and serve their community,' Said Dr. Inas Mahfouz Assistant Professor of English at AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11301&ndate=1463660806964&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11301&ndate=1463660806964&newsType=E AUK held its semi-annual President's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List ceremony in recognition of top student academic achievers for Fall 2015 semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11298&ndate=1463301292509&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11298&ndate=1463301292509&newsType=E The College of Business and Economics (CBE) organized a Water Research Forum at AUK in collaboration with Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) to highlight CBE's water research agenda undertaken by faculty members Dr. Mark Speece, Dr. Mohsen Bagnied and Dr. Ali Aljamal. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11298&ndate=1463301292509&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11298&ndate=1463301292509&newsType=E AUK Psychology students had the opportunity to visit the Kuwait Center for Mental Health (KCMH) this academic year (2015/2016). While classroom lectures and individual research can provide students with essential knowledge, the visits to the institution adds a layer of education that immerses the students into real-life cases of mental health issues. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11297&ndate=1463300926939&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11297&ndate=1463300926939&newsType=E The Summit was held at the backdrop of a dramatic fall in oil prices; and since this was one of the most important global macroeconomic developments of the past 20 months, the CBE Department of Management at AUK seized the opportunity to engage the students in the competition organized by the CWC Group. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11296&ndate=1463056559231&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11296&ndate=1463056559231&newsType=E The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) self-study for the Computer Engineering Program of the College of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Kuwait was featured at the ABET Symposium in Hollywood, FL, US, April, 2016. The self-study was selected as one of the few examples of well-written and organized reports from around the world. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11294&ndate=1463056018471&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11294&ndate=1463056018471&newsType=E The Intensive English Program (IEP) at AUK held an Open Day which was attended by 200 government school students and members of the public on Thursday, April 28. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11295&ndate=1463056296804&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11295&ndate=1463056296804&newsType=E As part of its mission to establish connections with the industry, the Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at AUK organized a lecture entitled "The Way to 5G: Live Demo by Zain" in April. The event incorporated a practical field test of the yet-to-be-released fifth generation of mobile network technology. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11293&ndate=1462966059328&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11293&ndate=1462966059328&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait received a visit by Monsignor Dr. Clemente Martin Munoz, President of the Real Asociacion Caballeros del Monasterio de Yuste (Royal Association of Knights of the Monastery of Yuste in Spain), a prestigious Spanish private membership-based organization for youth empowerment and international academic research funding. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11292&ndate=1462798359234&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11292&ndate=1462798359234&newsType=E The conference brought together officers of admissions and registrars from higher educational institutes and universities from around the world to discuss the latest developments, philosophies and techniques used in recruiting students to join their institutions, and to explore the various systems of higher education. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11288&ndate=1462174271785&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11288&ndate=1462174271785&newsType=E The Department of Arabic and Foreign Language, in collaboration with the AUK Library, invited Mr. Al- Alkhattab Almazroaui, a renowned Omani writer, to hold a three-day creative writing workshop at AUK last March. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11287&ndate=1462174132986&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11287&ndate=1462174132986&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at AUK invited the Director of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the United States, Dr. Martin Keller, to give a lecture http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11286&ndate=1462106744011&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11286&ndate=1462106744011&newsType=E AUK held its 12th annual Career Fair for AUK students on April 12, 2016. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11285&ndate=1462106637399&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11285&ndate=1462106637399&newsType=E Following the presentation by the Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Chairman, Mr. Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq, at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) in October, KFH has elected to sponsor a Sukuk Seminar http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11283&ndate=1461846123797&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11283&ndate=1461846123797&newsType=E As part of its commitment to exploring academic partnerships and opportunities for collaboration with respected institutions, the Vice Chair of the American University of Kuwait's (AUK) Board of Trustees, Mr. Meshal Ali, along with AUK'S President Professor Nizar Hamzeh and his Cabinet, met with a delegation from Arizona State University (ASU) in March to discuss collaborative opportunities. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11281&ndate=1461765749018&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11281&ndate=1461765749018&newsType=E Nour Al-Failakawi and Paola Schietekat, both juniors in the Department of International Relations at AUK, presented papers at the 56th Naval Academy Foreign Conference in Annapolis, Maryland held on April 12-14, 2016. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11279&ndate=1461679981267&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11279&ndate=1461679981267&newsType=E Dartmouth College established the Global Exploratory/Development Grant in support of Dartmouth faculty members' collaboration with international scholars on joint research projects. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11280&ndate=1461680028253&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11280&ndate=1461680028253&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences, and Engineering (RISE) at AUK; the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait; and Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) are pleased to co-organize the 3rd Annual Fishackathon in April 2016 at AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11277&ndate=1461133594423&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11277&ndate=1461133594423&newsType=E The College of Business & Economics (CBE) at AUK organized a fieldtrip for students enrolled in the Environmental & Natural Resource Economics and Marketing Capstone courses to visit a state of the art experimental facility built and run by KISR Water Research Center. During the visit, the students attended a presentation conducted by the Center's researchers and toured the water desalinization and bottling facility. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11276&ndate=1461145153690&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11276&ndate=1461145153690&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at AUK announced that AUK will be hosting the Microsoft Imagine Cup Kuwait Finals for the second year, on April 20th, 2016. The Imagine Cup 2016 allows students to bring their technological ambitions to fruition with the help of Microsoft resources and guidance. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11273&ndate=1461075545224&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11273&ndate=1461075545224&newsType=E The Department of Communication & Media at AUK, in collaboration with the Media Club, hosted a talk entitled "Discovering Arab Media" and invited popular media personalities, each from a different medium, to discuss their personal experiences in their fields with members of the AUK community. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11273&ndate=1461075545224&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11273&ndate=1461075545224&newsType=E AUK announced that it has received 189 collections of short stories and named the jurors for the 2015-2016 Al-Multaqa Prize for Arabic Short Stories. The Prize was launched in December 2015 by AUK, in partnership with the Cultural Circle's Founder and Manager, Mr. Taleb Al-Rifae. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11269&ndate=1460635581374&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11269&ndate=1460635581374&newsType=E Faculty members from the Department of Art and Graphic Design at the American University of Kuwait, organized an academic field trip to Greece for AUK students http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11268&ndate=1460622228102&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11268&ndate=1460622228102&newsType=E Students from the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department (ECE) at AUK won first place among universities in Kuwait during the 6th Gulf Programming Contest (GPC). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11266&ndate=1460452475348&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11266&ndate=1460452475348&newsType=E The International Relations Department at AUK invited Ambassador Cristian Diaconescu, member of the UN CTBTO Eminent Group, to give a lecture http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11265&ndate=1460452039011&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11265&ndate=1460452039011&newsType=E In an effort to further enrich the undergraduate experience for its students, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) has introduced a summer scholarship program at The George Washington University (GW) in Washington, DC, USA. This comes as part of the AUK Study Abroad Summer Programs Scholarship initiative, which enables students who are eligible to earn up to six credits from GW towards their academic requirements. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11263&ndate=1459930427186&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11263&ndate=1459930427186&newsType=E Delegates from the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) visited the CCE at AUK to review the progress of the Intensive Arabic Language Program, a language training course created for the U.S. State Department employees in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11262&ndate=1459930121008&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11262&ndate=1459930121008&newsType=E To commemorate the occasion of Kuwait's national and liberation days, the American University of Kuwait (AUK), in partnership with Embassy of the United States of America in Kuwait, invited H.E Former US Ambassador to Kuwait, Mr. Edward Gnehm, Jr., to recount his experiences during and after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990 http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11251&ndate=1457527908494&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11251&ndate=1457527908494&newsType=E The Dean of the College of Business & Economics at AUK, Professor Jin Wang and Dr. Ali Aljamal, Chair of the Department of Economics, met with Mr. Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq, Chairman of Kuwait Finance House (KFH), in January to explore possible venues for collaboration. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11253&ndate=1457616199945&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11253&ndate=1457616199945&newsType=E The Environmental Public Authority (EPA) is visiting AUK as part of a 3-day campaign entitled Teswa Na7meha, a campaign designed to raise the community's awareness of pressing environmental conditions in Kuwait and offers practical solutions for conserving the environment. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11250&ndate=1457421809448&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11250&ndate=1457421809448&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) was invited by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Black Caucus of NCTE to hold its second African-American read-in. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11247&ndate=1457008781259&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11247&ndate=1457008781259&newsType=E The International Relations Club (IRC) at AUK organized its 3rd Annual Liberation Village Exposium last week in celebration of Kuwaits National and Liberation days. IRC hosted a number of speakers to participate in this 3 day event who shared their experiences and memories of the invasion and narrated their firsthand accounts of those days. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11246&ndate=1456990490064&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11246&ndate=1456990490064&newsType=E The Library at AUK held an Open House on Tuesday, February 9, for members of the AUK community. The purpose of the event was to introduce the community to the latest equipment and facilities available at the AUK Library, and to engage with the visitors through a variety of activities and contests. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11245&ndate=1456148896189&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11245&ndate=1456148896189&newsType=E The College of Business and Economics at AUK signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Entrepreneurs Organization - Kuwait Chapter, a non-profit volunteer organization that seeks to develop, promote and support entrepreneurship in Kuwait, during a ceremony held at AUK yesterday. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11243&ndate=1455787188265&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11243&ndate=1455787188265&newsType=E In celebration of Kuwait National and Liberation Days, Dr. Lisa Urkevich, Professor of Musicology/Ethnomusicology and Chair of the Department of Music and Drama at AUK, will hold a talk on Tuesday, 23 February, to discuss her book, Music and Traditions of the Arabian Peninsula: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11242&ndate=1455786917059&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11242&ndate=1455786917059&newsType=E The Department of Computer Science & Information Systems (CSIS) at AUK has become an official member in the Oracle Academy. The membership grants AUK access to a wide range of classroom courses, self-study instructions, expertly developed learning materials and curriculum, training, workshops and resources. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11239&ndate=1454919322129&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11239&ndate=1454919322129&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) and Lothan Youth Achievement Center (LOYAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance and benefit student participation in personal and professional development programs. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11237&ndate=1454409222721&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11237&ndate=1454409222721&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK will be holding a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) informative session next Tuesday, February 2nd. The seminar is an initiative from CCE to raise awareness among the professional community about the CMA credential and professional value at both personal and corporate levels. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11236&ndate=1454319923276&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11236&ndate=1454319923276&newsType=E The Writing Center Diwaniya Book Club at AUK participated in Story-time, an initiative conducted in collaboration with Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyya (DAI), in which members volunteer to read stories for children at the Amricani Cultural Centre. This initiative goes in line with the Book Club's mission of promoting reading within the community. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11235&ndate=1454247437203&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11235&ndate=1454247437203&newsType=E The AUK Womens Basketball team triumphed in the University Athletics Association of Kuwait (UAAK) finals. Playing in the finals opposite the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK), they earned the winning title with an impressive score of 29-19. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11231&ndate=1453712664978&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11231&ndate=1453712664978&newsType=E Senior Graphic Design student Fatemah Al-Shobbar was chosen as one of the winners of a typography competition hosted by the Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore, India. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11230&ndate=1453712604383&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11230&ndate=1453712604383&newsType=E AUK held the 3rd Annual Electrical ' Computer Engineering Exhibition 2015 (ECEE'15), in which alumni and students presented and demonstrated projects to compete for the Best Project Award, as well as the Students Choice Award. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11228&ndate=1452511604494&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11228&ndate=1452511604494&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at AUK held a lecture entitled, Live Mobile Hacking: Malware Attacks and Data Protection, delivered by Founder of KuwaitHackers.com, Basel Al-Othman. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11224&ndate=1450879305893&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11224&ndate=1450879305893&newsType=E The Drama Program at AUK Presents Arabian Nights The Drama Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented its annual Fall theatre production for members of the AUK community. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11222&ndate=1450695164377&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11222&ndate=1450695164377&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) co-organized a photography competition for its students in partnership the Al Mulla International Auto Trading Company. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11221&ndate=1450683008018&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11221&ndate=1450683008018&newsType=E The Cultural Circle, in partnership with the American University of Kuwait has launched the Cultural Circle Prize for Arabic Short Story (AlMultaqa). The Prize initiative aims to promote and encourage writers to pursue and master the art of writing Arabic short stories. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11216&ndate=1450016856737&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11216&ndate=1450016856737&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at the American University of Kuwait has developed a workshop: Campus to Corporate, that was facilitated in partnership with Burgan Bank at the 32nd Conference of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students - USA Branch (NUKS-USA) on 27 November, 2015. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11214&ndate=1449757441758&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11214&ndate=1449757441758&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at the American University of Kuwait inaugurated its annual Lecture Series Wednesday with a lecture entitled: Cuban Biotechnology vs. the Diabetic Foot: Strategy, Results and Kuwait Clinical Trials. The event's VIP guest list included the Ambassador of Cuba in Kuwait, His Excellency Andres Gonzalez Garrido, and his wife, in addition to a number of renowned AUK faculty members. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11211&ndate=1448971007520&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11211&ndate=1448971007520&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its annual Faculty Recognition Evening to celebrate the accomplishments attained by its significant faculty members. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11210&ndate=1448970332315&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11210&ndate=1448970332315&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait's (AUK) Technology Department has experienced a stellar year for 2015. The department was nominated for four technology awards and won three, posted 4 press releases for technology advancement and presented seven times at four different conferences. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11208&ndate=1448546345005&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11208&ndate=1448546345005&newsType=E Xerox awarded two students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) with the Xerox Scholarship Award, a new initiative launched by the company this year as part of Xerox's corporate social activities program. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11207&ndate=1448452134679&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11207&ndate=1448452134679&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) sponsored the 5th annual Kuwait Water and Electricity Exhibition, an initiative headed by Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water (MoEW) under the title of: Conservation is a Social Responsibility. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11204&ndate=1447757725048&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11204&ndate=1447757725048&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK, has partnered with the Learning Difficulties Professional Association (LDPA) to offer a program to educate individuals who work with, or live with, young people challenged by learning and/or developmental difficulties, such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), on how to promote better learning practices. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11202&ndate=1447574047777&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11202&ndate=1447574047777&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) entered into an agreement with The George Washington University (GW) - Washington DC, to establish a program for undergraduate student exchange and collaboration. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11198&ndate=1446640435446&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11198&ndate=1446640435446&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) Library invited Springer, one of the world's largest scientific publishing companies, to hold a workshop to cover best practices in scholarly publishing to members of the university's faculty and staff last week. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11197&ndate=1446462877743&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11197&ndate=1446462877743&newsType=E The Chair of the Department of Music and Drama at the American University of Kuwait, Dr. Lisa Urkevich, has been appointed as Visiting Scholar at Harvard University Center for Middle Eastern Studies for the academic year 2015-2016, where she will study the earliest known recordings from the Arabian Peninsula; the Hijazi sound files of 1906-09. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11195&ndate=1446028420449&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11195&ndate=1446028420449&newsType=E Professor Ahmad A. Rabaa'i, Chair of Computer Science and Information Systems at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), and Assistant Professor of Information Systems, released a book in October 2015 entitled Evaluating the Success of Large-Scale Information Systems Applications, in which he discusses the effectiveness and success of Information System (IS) applications. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11193&ndate=1445757018002&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11193&ndate=1445757018002&newsType=E AUK invited Dana Aljouder, a Kuwaiti author, to give a lecture and discuss her first release, a new novel entitled Evora: The Secret Child. The novel is part of a trilogy about a 16 year old female protagonist, who learns to trust her instincts and become her own hero. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11191&ndate=1445522617665&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11191&ndate=1445522617665&newsType=E Click on the image for more info http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11192&ndate=1445756646778&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11192&ndate=1445756646778&newsType=E This Week @ AUK 25th - 29th October 2015 http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11194&ndate=1445773665836&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11194&ndate=1445773665836&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its 12th Annual Undergraduate First-Year Student Convocation ceremony to welcome the Class of 2019 into the new phase of their lives. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11188&ndate=1445153780458&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11188&ndate=1445153780458&newsType=E Two graduate student interns concluded their internships within different AUK Student affairs and student services departments this past summer. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11185&ndate=1444220330924&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11185&ndate=1444220330924&newsType=E AUK Associate Professor of Philosophy, Andrei Zavaliy, has concluded his summer fellowship program at Dartmouth, which came as part of the Dartmouth-AUK faculty fellowship program that started back in 2009. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11183&ndate=1443703617915&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11183&ndate=1443703617915&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) has recently supported the production of a newly founded academic journal issued by Oxford Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Forum (OxGAPS), a University of Oxford-based platform, called Gulf Affairs. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11179&ndate=1443696713649&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11179&ndate=1443696713649&newsType=E Professor Jin Wang, Dean of Business and Economics and Dr. Hanan Muzaffar, Dean of Student Affairs http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11178&ndate=1443507999232&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11178&ndate=1443507999232&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) officially opened doors to new and returning students today. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11173&ndate=1442151186424&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11173&ndate=1442151186424&newsType=E Timothy (Tim) Rizvanov, a Junior majoring in Computer Science Modified with Engineering, is the latest Dartmouth intern to join AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11174&ndate=1442231273800&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11174&ndate=1442231273800&newsType=E The Department of Computer Science & Information Systems (CSIS) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) has become a member in the Cisco Networking Academy (CNA), an academy that offers courses for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) programs, and prepares students for other computer-related courses. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11171&ndate=1441026597731&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11171&ndate=1441026597731&newsType=E The workshops were conducted by Dr. Hesham Al-Awadi, Associate Professor of History at AUK, and covered the theme of: positive thinking, at the workplace. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11170&ndate=1437981586005&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11170&ndate=1437981586005&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held a ceremony to celebrate the graduates of the Leadership for Supervisors Certified Program. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11169&ndate=1436689416848&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11169&ndate=1436689416848&newsType=E The Intensive English Program (IEP) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) performed a theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel - Pride and Prejudice in April, 2015. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11168&ndate=1436688590645&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11168&ndate=1436688590645&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) began working with the British Council in 2005 to deliver English language courses to individuals who were considering attending English language universities in Kuwait or abroad. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11167&ndate=1435221230683&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11167&ndate=1435221230683&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2015 at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref on Thusday 11 June, where 315 students officially became AUK graduates. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11164&ndate=1434459031922&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11164&ndate=1434459031922&newsType=E The lecture discussed the advances made in women's issues in Kuwait over the last sixty years and the findings of the research conducted by Dr. Souad for the book http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11166&ndate=1434887781352&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11166&ndate=1434887781352&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its semi-annual Presiden's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List ceremony in recognition of top student academic achievers for Fall 2014 semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11165&ndate=1434623373518&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11165&ndate=1434623373518&newsType=E As part of a retreat held by the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) in May to celebrate the conclusion of a successful year, CCE contacted Blank Hunts, an experiential entertainment company, and asked them to create a team-strengthening activity for the staff to participate in. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11163&ndate=1433315784955&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11163&ndate=1433315784955&newsType=E Two teams of students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) won Best Poster Presentation Awards at the 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Applied Computing (URC) held at Zayed University in Dubai, UAE from April 22nd to 23rd, 2015. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11160&ndate=1432474268271&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11160&ndate=1432474268271&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its Academic Showcase in April 2015. This annual event highlights the achievements of AUK faculty and students across varying disciplines through presentations, performances and displays. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11157&ndate=1431934548153&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11157&ndate=1431934548153&newsType=E Yasir Tineh and Batul K. Sadliwala, students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK), were selected by the College of Arts and Sciences to represent the University at the 55th Annual Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD from April 13th-15th, 2015. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11153&ndate=1430995294520&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11153&ndate=1430995294520&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) sponsored the Sheikh Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Award for Journalistic Excellence in 2015. This marked the third consecutive year for AUK to sponsor this initiative, which is organized annually by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) with the aim of encouraging journalists in Kuwait to observe best practices in delivering news to the public. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11152&ndate=1431005785823&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11152&ndate=1431005785823&newsType=E Two AUK teams won the Kuwait finals for Microsoft Imagine Cup 2015 competition and qualified for the Pan Arab Semifinals coming up in June 2015 in Bahrain. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11148&ndate=1430738806581&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11148&ndate=1430738806581&newsType=E The Information Technology (IT) Department at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) was awarded the 2015 Ellucian Innovation Award at the Ellucian Live conference in New Orleans, USA. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11144&ndate=1429790065979&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11144&ndate=1429790065979&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) announced that it will host the Microsoft Imagine Cup Kuwait Finals on April 22nd, 2015. The Imagine Cup 2015 allows students to bring their technological ambitions to fruition with the help of Microsoft resources and guidance. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11141&ndate=1429530832652&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11141&ndate=1429530832652&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its 11th annual Career Fair for AUK students on April 14, 2014. Each year, employers from leading companies around Kuwait visit AUK to discuss future employment opportunities with AUK students. This initiative is part of AUK's commitment to provide its students with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with future employers and explore career options. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11138&ndate=1429428680834&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11138&ndate=1429428680834&newsType=E H.E. the Ambassador of India to Kuwait Mr. Sunil Jain and the Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Shubashis Goldar along with members of the Indian Embassy visited the AUK Library for a book donation ceremony on Tuesday, April 14 intended to mark a generous donation of books by the Embassy of India in Kuwait to the AUK Library. Guests were welcomed by Dr. Nizar Hamzeh, AUK President Dr. Rawda Awwad, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences, and Ms. Asma Al-Kanan, Library Director. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11136&ndate=1429094259969&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11136&ndate=1429094259969&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences, and Engineering (RISE) hosted distinguished Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts as part of the RISE Lecture Series at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) on April 2nd. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11135&ndate=1429016176148&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11135&ndate=1429016176148&newsType=E The Do It Yourself Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted a carnival and lecture series that focused on health and nutrition in March. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11132&ndate=1428928976760&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11132&ndate=1428928976760&newsType=E The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) inaugurated three electrical and computer engineering laboratories yesterday in a ribbon cutting ceremony held at AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11131&ndate=1428849853934&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11131&ndate=1428849853934&newsType=E In mid-March, two students from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, joined the American University of Kuwait (AUK) community. Charlotte Kama'i and Alexis Hill are undergraduate students who are working in various departments as part of an internship program formed through the partnership of the two universities. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11129&ndate=1428493457737&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11129&ndate=1428493457737&newsType=E The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is an annual event in Dubai, UAE, that celebrates the critically acclaimed works of creative writers and offers numerous workshops and lectures open to the public. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11128&ndate=1428492925851&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11128&ndate=1428492925851&newsType=E The Information Technology (IT) Department at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) has been selected to present at the Ellucian Live conference in New Orleans, USA, for its outstanding implementation of Ellucian technology at the university over the past two years. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11127&ndate=1428324713848&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11127&ndate=1428324713848&newsType=E Two teams from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) participated in the Global Management Challenge (GMC) Kuwait finals and won titles for their performances. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11126&ndate=1428324570049&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11126&ndate=1428324570049&newsType=E The International Week at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an annual event on campus that celebrates cultural diversity within the AUK community. This year marked the 10th consecutive International Week and included a host of diversity-themed events beginning Sunday March 15th and continuing through Wednesday, March 18th. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11125&ndate=1427786335788&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11125&ndate=1427786335788&newsType=E The Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN) is a student based association that is affiliated with intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations and its agencies. Each February participants from around the world meet in Boston, Massachusetts, to take part in a 3- day conference. This year, a team of six students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) travelled to the United States to take part in the 61st annual event, where they came together with the 3000+ students from 68 countries to participate, and the only team from the Gulf region. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11124&ndate=1427716114350&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11124&ndate=1427716114350&newsType=E Black History Month is celebrated in February each year in the United States in recognition of the accomplishments of African-Americans whose contributions have influenced society in a positive way. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11117&ndate=1425816211078&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11117&ndate=1425816211078&newsType=E The Office of Student Affairs at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) invited Nader Sabry, CEO and Founder of TIMEZ5 Global Inc., the world's first Muslim wellness and lifestyle Company to be certified by the NASA Space Foundation, to give a talk at the Library's American Corner. The purpose of his talk, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, was to educate the attendees on how to develop simple ideas into successful endeavors. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11116&ndate=1425556380687&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11116&ndate=1425556380687&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) Library hosted an Open House in February to members of the AUK community. This annual event is held to introduce visitors to the Library's latest technological features and resources, and enhance their overall library experience by familiarizing them with all the services available at the Library. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11114&ndate=1425280968123&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11114&ndate=1425280968123&newsType=E The International Relations Club (IRC) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its 2nd annual Liberation Village Exposium in February, where they invited young Kuwaiti entrepreneurs and local social media celebrities to the University to participate in the 3-day event. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11113&ndate=1424764416473&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11113&ndate=1424764416473&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted the Small Enterprises, Future Ambitions Forum last week under the Patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11112&ndate=1424610435803&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11112&ndate=1424610435803&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait's (AUK) Karate Twins, Salman and Mohamed Al Mosawi, won a silver medal, in the Karate1 Premier League, organized by the World Karate Federation, in Paris, on January 2015 while representing Kuwait as part of Kuwait's Karate National Team (KATA). The 19-year-old brothers are currently preparing for their upcoming championships this year in multiple locations around the world. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11109&ndate=1423739890254&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11109&ndate=1423739890254&newsType=E The Kuwait Center for Mental Health hosted students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) who visited their facilities to go on a tour to learn about mental disorders in Kuwait on a fieldtrip organized by Dr. Juliet Dinkha, Associate Professor of Psychology at AUK. The purpose of the trip was to give the students an opportunity to learn about mental disorders in Kuwait, as well as their treatments. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11108&ndate=1423658110002&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11108&ndate=1423658110002&newsType=E The Board of Trustees of the American University of Kuwait (AUK) met on the campus of the university in Salmiya and held the first of its biannual meetings for the year 2015 on January 31st. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11107&ndate=1423469705271&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11107&ndate=1423469705271&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) participated in the Environmental Public Speaking Competition in Dubai, UAE for the second consecutive year. The competition was organized by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), and five students from AUK, accompanied by their coach, Lisa Waite, instructor in AUK's Intensive English Program, attended and delivered two presentations at the competition; one of which won the first runner-up prize in its category. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11105&ndate=1422882088775&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11105&ndate=1422882088775&newsType=E "The Shattered Soul" is a play that was written, directed, and performed entirely by students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK). The production was organized by the AUK Library, and was based on a story penned by Abdulrahman Al-Bastaki, an AUK alumnus who severed as an Intern there during the Spring 2014 semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11102&ndate=1422342241716&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11102&ndate=1422342241716&newsType=E In the Fall 2014 semester, Alison Larkin Koushki, faculty member in the Intensive English Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), introduced her students to Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," the canonic novel about the scientist who succeeds in bringing to life a monster he created out of body-parts of the deceased. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11101&ndate=1421919982907&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11101&ndate=1421919982907&newsType=E Dr. Raymond Farrin, Chair of the Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), and Associate Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, released his latest book Structure and Qur'anic Interpretation: A Study of Symmetry and Coherence in Islam's Holy Text in 2014, published by White Cloud Press. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11098&ndate=1421221251111&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11098&ndate=1421221251111&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its semi-annual President's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List ceremony in recognition of top student academic achievers for the Spring 2014 Semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11097&ndate=1421147756961&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11097&ndate=1421147756961&newsType=E The Department of Music and Drama at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held a Faculty Piano Recital by Dr. Stephanie Cheng, a Steinway Artist from New York. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11094&ndate=1419333226169&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11094&ndate=1419333226169&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education at the American University of Kuwait is launching its first homegrown Leadership and Supervisory Skills Certificate Program, under the title: "Emerging Leaders" Certificate Program. The program will be offered to the public for the first time starting Spring Semester 2015. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11092&ndate=1418907827924&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11092&ndate=1418907827924&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait participated in the UN World Cities Day, held during November on the premises of the Yarmouk Eco-Friendly Park. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11091&ndate=1418822761194&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11091&ndate=1418822761194&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its annual Faculty Recognition Evening to celebrate the scholarly contributions made by its faculty members. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11089&ndate=1418651937000&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11089&ndate=1418651937000&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held a lecture entitled "Reforming Labor Policies in the GCC" by Dr. Laurence Louër, Research Fellow, at the Sciences Po University in France. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11087&ndate=1418549660901&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11087&ndate=1418549660901&newsType=E The students of the American University of Kuwait (AUK) Refuse to be Ordinary. In keeping with its commitment to service, AUK launched an annual thematic service campaign "AUKause." http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11085&ndate=1418214225748&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11085&ndate=1418214225748&newsType=E The Music and Drama Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented its annual Fall theatre production, Becky's New Car, at the Black Box Theatre, located on University campus. This production of the Steven Dietz play was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre/Drama, Dr. Kathleen R. Downs, under the auspice of the Music and Drama Department. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11084&ndate=1418124813888&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11084&ndate=1418124813888&newsType=E In October, Members from AUK's Learning Support Services attended The Wonderful World of Writing Centers, a conference organized by the International Writing Centers Association & National Conference on Peer tutoring in Writing (IWCA/ NCPTW) in Orlando, Florida, to explore new trends in the tutoring and writing center communities and develop ideas for research. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11083&ndate=1418037331557&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11083&ndate=1418037331557&newsType=E The College of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Kuwait announced that the Department of Art and Graphic Design at AUK will host the Middle East Design Educators Association (MEDEA) 2014 Symposium in December 2014. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11081&ndate=1417433604657&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11081&ndate=1417433604657&newsType=E Correspondents from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) visited Kuwait in November to interview members of the general public about the current situation in the Middle East. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11079&ndate=1417087892251&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11079&ndate=1417087892251&newsType=E The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) values civic engagement and service to the community and believes it is important to help raise awareness about how best to intervene and support the mental health of people affected by conflict, especially in this region. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11078&ndate=1417003880925&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11078&ndate=1417003880925&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held a lecture entitled "State of the Art Assessment of Large Rotating Machines: How Embedded Systems Make the Energy Supply Safer". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11076&ndate=1416399265837&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11076&ndate=1416399265837&newsType=E The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Labor Syndicate organizes the annual Sheikh Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Award for Journalistic Excellence contest to encourage young journalists around Kuwait to display talent and professionalism in their delivery of information to the masses. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11073&ndate=1415881133736&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11073&ndate=1415881133736&newsType=E This Fall, His Excellency Archbishop Petar Rajic, Vatican Ambassador-Apostolic Nuncio in Kuwait, visited the American University of Kuwait (AUK) to give a talk to students registered in Special Topics: Vatican Diplomacy, a course offered by the Department of International Relations about the Holy See and the role it plays in the region. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11072&ndate=1415881024344&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11072&ndate=1415881024344&newsType=E The Department of Music and Drama at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held an open talk and documentary screening of 'Umm Kulthum: A Voice Like Egypt' led by Dr. Virginia Danielson, an ethnomusicologist, and Director of Libraries at New York University, Abu Dhabi Campus. As a specialist in Middle Eastern music, Danielson served as principal advisor to the film, which was one of two documentary films premiered at the New York Film Festival in 1996. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11071&ndate=1415622323289&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11071&ndate=1415622323289&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) holds a bi-annual art competition, the President's Exhibition, which showcases artwork selected from among the best art pieces created during the previous semester. Each of the pieces was judged for creativity, originality, and technique when submitted for consideration to AUK ART and Graphic Design professors Sharon Orleans Lawrence, Maryam Hosseinnia, George Bauer, and William Andersen. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11067&ndate=1415099937139&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11067&ndate=1415099937139&newsType=E The Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) launched its lecture series for the 2014-2015 season in October 2014. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11067&ndate=1415099937139&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11067&ndate=1415099937139&newsType=E You may remember Abdulraham Al Omar. He is a student at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) who pursuing a degree in International Studies. But that is not why you might remember him. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11065&ndate=1414500288488&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11065&ndate=1414500288488&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized an information session for approximately 200 government high school students, from five different government schools. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11064&ndate=1414394987297&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11064&ndate=1414394987297&newsType=E "The Muslim Brothers in Pursuit of Legitimacy: Power and Political Islam in Egypt Under Mubarak" is the latest book by Dr. Hesham Al-Awadi, Associate Professor of Political Science and History at the American University of Kuwait (AUK). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11062&ndate=1413972073786&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11062&ndate=1413972073786&newsType=E Convocation ceremonies mark the official commencements of academic years. This year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its 11th Annual Undergraduate First-Year Student Convocation ceremony to welcome the Class of 2018 into the new phase of their lives. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11060&ndate=1413381659300&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11060&ndate=1413381659300&newsType=E Recent statistics have revealed that deaths resulting from breast cancer in Kuwait are higher than the global rate due to late detection of the disease. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11059&ndate=1413381473220&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11059&ndate=1413381473220&newsType=E As part of their ongoing campaign Safety at Every Home (Safe) against fire hazards, the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) and EQUATE Petrochemical Company held a joint awareness activity at the American University of Kuwait (AUK). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11057&ndate=1412255833126&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11057&ndate=1412255833126&newsType=E The Fawzia Sultan Educational Company (FAWSEC) and Specialized Solutions recently held a 'Welcome to Kuwait' evening seminar for newly-arrived educators from around the world to welcome them to the country and introduce them to the local customs and culture. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11056&ndate=1411984133351&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11056&ndate=1411984133351&newsType=E The Contemporary Art Platform (CAP), in collaboration with the Art Salon, is currently holding the 'TALK LOVE...ACT PEACE' exhibition at the CAP location in Shuwaikh, Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11055&ndate=1411910472078&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11055&ndate=1411910472078&newsType=E The Diwaniya Book Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) ended Spring 2014 by holding a Sherlock Holmes Mystery Dinner. Omar Khalil, a Sophomore student pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, won the Best Detective Award and the trip. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11053&ndate=1411629623028&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11053&ndate=1411629623028&newsType=E Two graduate student interns have concluded their internships within different AUK Student Affairs departments. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11051&ndate=1411025445290&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11051&ndate=14110254452906&newsType=E AUK Professor and Chair of the Department of Music and Drama, Dr. Lisa Urkevich, has produced and authored a CD and Booklet featuring the Hamid Bin Hussein Band, a premiere traditional ensemble of the Arabian Gulf. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11050&ndate=1410961312636&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11050&ndate=1410961312636&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) announced that its Intensive English Program (IEP) has been granted unconditional re-accreditation for a period of ten (10) years by the U.S-based Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11048&ndate=1410787697383&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11048&ndate=1410787697383&newsType=E Marking the start of a new academic year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) opened doors to new and returning students yesterday. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11049&ndate=1410787175732&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11049&ndate=1410787175732&newsType=E Media Translation students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) went on a field trip to visit the Ministry of Information. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11046&ndate=1405941980672&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11046&ndate=1405941980672&newsType=E In a remarkable banquet held at Shaikha Salwa Al-Sabah Ballroom, the American University of Kuwait celebrated its decade of accomplishments with its Board of Trustees, management, faculty and staff. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11045&ndate=1404733661329&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11045&ndate=1404733661329&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014 at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref, where 350 students officially became AUK graduates. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11041&ndate=1402736075827&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11041&ndate=1402736075827&newsType=E CCE offers a range of internationally certified professional development programs in Leadership, Business and Management, Technology and Personal Development, including the option to fully customize Business and Leadership programs to meet the needs of the corporate sector. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11044&ndate=1403600371323&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11044&ndate=1403600371323&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) concluded a six-week General English course offered to employees of the Ministry of Health (MoH). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11043&ndate=1403426752367&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11043&ndate=1403426752367&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is one of the latest universities to join in administering the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11042&ndate=1402914653731&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11042&ndate=1402914653731&newsType=E The Art & Graphic Design Program (GDES) at AUK held its 2014 Senior Capstone Exhibition from May 19th till 22nd. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11039&ndate=1401191683386&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11039&ndate=1401191683386&newsType=E The Drama Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented its annual Spring theatre production, Long Ago and Not So Far Away, at the Black Box Theatre, located on AUK's campus. The play was adapted from Dr. Craig Loomis' short story collection, The Salmiya Collection, by Kendall F. Downs to create original theatre in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11038&ndate=1401016783323&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11038&ndate=1401016783323&newsType=E In a reception held last week at the AUK Auditorium, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at AUK announced the kick-off of the AUK-IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Student Branch. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11036&ndate=1400495820616&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11036&ndate=1400495820616&newsType=E In preparation for the new academic year 2014-2015, the AUK Library has received a number of visits this semester from high schools students, aiming to explore the different facilities and services the Library offers to learners. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11035&ndate=1400495730693&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11035&ndate=1400495730693&newsType=E AUK students celebrated Palestinian Land Day "traditionally observed on March 30 every year." The celebration, which has seen over 250 people attendees, included national songs, poetry, drama and performance of Palestine folklore. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11033&ndate=1400398986888&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11033&ndate=1400398986888&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held its semiannual President's Honor Roll / Dean's Honor List ceremony to award its top student academic achievers for the 2013 Fall Semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11032&ndate=1400148794293&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11032&ndate=1400148794293&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held its 10th Annual Awards Night last week to celebrate students' academic achievements and extra-curricular involvement during the past academic year. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11031&ndate=1400069387117&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11031&ndate=1400069387117&newsType=E In an official ceremony held on the 8th of May, 2014, the President of American University of Kuwait (AUK), Professor Dr. Nizar Hamzeh, officially announced the inauguration of AUK's first research and development center in informatics, sciences and engineering (RISE). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11030&ndate=1399889323827&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11030&ndate=1399889323827&newsType=E For the 11th consecutive year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) has participated as the exclusive Diamond Sponsor in the education section of EDUCAREER 2014, the annual Education & Training Exhibition held at Kuwait International Fairgrounds (KIF) from April 27th until April 30th. This year, EDUCAREER coincides with the 10th anniversary of AUK and its celebration of a decade of contributions to Kuwait's higher education sector. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11024&ndate=1398949600515&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11024&ndate=1398949600515&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK has announced its partnership with Collaboration, Management & Control Solutions (CMCS) to offer new courses in the months of May and June as part of the CCE certified learning and development program. The new courses are specially designed to assist professionals in advancing their careers. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11023&ndate=1398863993421&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11023&ndate=1398863993421&newsType=E The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK has announced its partnership with Collaboration, Management & Control Solutions (CMCS) to offer new courses in the months of May and June as part of the CCE certified learning and development program. The new courses are specially designed to assist professionals in advancing their careers. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11022&ndate=1398848582889&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11022&ndate=1398848582889&newsType=E To commemorate World Health Day, the Library at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized an event entitled Tips, Ticks and Talks to promote healthy practices that should be observed to escape avoidable stress on the mind and body. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11020&ndate=1398158611549&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11020&ndate=1398158611549&newsType=E On March 24, Ms. Ghaidaa Mohamad, Instructor of Arabic for the Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented her book, Excerpts and Sayings by Mahatma Gandhi, to the members of the AUK community as part of the ongoing Faculty Speaker Series. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11017&ndate=1397126938158&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11017&ndate=1397126938158&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club of the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized a workshop entitled "The Art of Arabic Calligraphy" run by the calligrapher Jassem Al Nasrullah. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11016&ndate=1396958531663&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11016&ndate=1396958531663&newsType=E The Chartered Financial Analysts Society in Kuwait organized a challenge, entitled The Reserach Challenge, for university students in Kuwait to create and present an equity report for Jazeera Airways. Held for the first time in Kuwait, students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK), Kuwait University (KU), the American University of the Middle East (AUM), and the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) participated in the challenge. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11015&ndate=1396873287693&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11015&ndate=1396873287693&newsType=E The Office of Admissions at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized the 4th annual High School Football Tournament (HSFT) for private high school students in March. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11012&ndate=1396775095858&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11012&ndate=1396775095858&newsType=E In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), the Library held a photography competition called AUK Library 10 in which photographs taken by students in and around the AUK Library were submitted to compete for prizes. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11011&ndate=1396528881753&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11011&ndate=1396528881753&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait, which is currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary, held a grand concert at the Hashemi II Ballroom in Radisson Blu Hotel, Salwa, on Wednesday evening. Performers included faculty and advanced students, along with leading professionals of the community. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11009&ndate=1396347172369&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11009&ndate=1396347172369&newsType=E International Week at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an annual event that takes place on the University's campus to celebrate cultural diversity within the AUK community. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11008&ndate=1396253389545&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11008&ndate=1396253389545&newsType=E As part of the ongoing Faculty Speaker Series organized by the College of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), Dr. Ghazi Nassir, Associate Professor of English, gave a talk to discuss how English literary figure Samuel Johnson's prejudices towards Arab and Islamic cultures are revealed through his various works. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11005&ndate=1395922501830&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11005&ndate=1395922501830&newsType=E As part of the celebrations of International Week at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), the International Relations Club at AUK invited the Ambassador of Spain to Kuwait, His Excellency Mr. Angel Losada Fernandez, to give a talk about Spain's 50-year long standing relationship with Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11004&ndate=1395740653027&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11004&ndate=1395740653027&newsType=E On the occasion of the International Week of La Francophonie, the Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) invited His Excellency the French Ambassador to Kuwait, Mr. Christian Nakhlé, , along with the embassy's Cultural Counselor, Mr. François Brossard to launch an exhibition of scrapbooks created by students from a French class of Professor Joseph Fiannaca, AUK Senior Instructor of French Language and Literature. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11003&ndate=1395575353746&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11003&ndate=1395575353746&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club in collaboration with the Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages at the American University in Kuwait (AUK) organized a lecture on early Sufi poetry and music. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11002&ndate=1395575123585&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11002&ndate=1395575123585&newsType=E To participate in the worldwide celebrations of International Women's Day, the Division of Student Affairs at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized activities and lectures to educate women on how to maintain their outer beauty, to embrace their inner beauty, and to celebrate successful women from the local community. The activities also included an opportunity for attendees to test their driving skills. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11000&ndate=1394953586645&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11000&ndate=1394953586645&newsType=E The International Relations program (IR) at AUK hosted a two-session event designed to acquaint a group of 25 visiting students and faculty, from the American University of Paris (AUP), with Kuwait. The purpose of the visit was to investigate and compare the states of Kuwait and Qatar, to which the AUP group will travel next. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10997&ndate=1394095434188&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10997&ndate=1394095434188&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) took first-place in the REUSE Recycled Art Competition, an initiative launched by en.v, an organization dedicated to promoting social responsibility and environmental sustainability in the Arab world, in partnership with Zain Telecommunications, to promote environmental sustainability and community participation in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10995&ndate=1393747141295&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10995&ndate=1393747141295&newsType=E The Library at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its' second annual Open House on Thursday, February 13, for members of the AUK community. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10992&ndate=1392900051934&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10992&ndate=1392900051934&newsType=E American University of Kuwait (AUK) art students Fatemah Al-Shobbar and Zahraa Hamadi won first and third place, respectively, in the Universities Art Competition. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10991&ndate=1392801593876&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10991&ndate=1392801593876&newsType=E As the American University of Kuwait (AUK) continues to celebrate its Decade of Accomplishments, all newly enrolled students in the Intensive English Program (IEP) and AUK's Undergraduate program (UG) met before the beginning of the Spring semester, to attend the Student Orientation, a program created to familiarize the students with the AUK community and college life. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10989&ndate=1392540840524&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10989&ndate=1392540840524&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait's Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to appoint Interim President and Provost, Dr. Nizar Hamzeh, the 4th president of AUK, during an executive session of the board on Sunday, January 26, 2014. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10983&ndate=1391685593079&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10983&ndate=1391685593079&newsType=E The Drama Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) staged its annual Fall theatre production, Paul Rudnick's I Hate Hamlet, at the Black Box Theatre, located on AUK's campus. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10982&ndate=1391431049715&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10982&ndate=1391431049715&newsType=E Students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) recently participated in the 13th Regional Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition in Dubai. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10980&ndate=1390137695102&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10980&ndate=1390137695102&newsType=E The Kuwait Media Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) invited Ali Najem, from Marina FM, and Nouf Al-Muthayan, from Kuwait Public Radio Station, to hold a discussion on life in the Communications and Media industry in an event entitled "Know Media". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10979&ndate=1389705167994&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10979&ndate=1389705167994&newsType=E On January 9th, the American Corner at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) Library hosted a ceremony to honor the very first group to complete a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10978&ndate=1389701214616&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10978&ndate=1389701214616&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) will be participating in the REUSE Recycled Art Competition held at the Avenues Mall between 9-11 January. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10974&ndate=1389268331999&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10974&ndate=1389268331999&newsType=E For the 6th consecutive year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) received the Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) Award for Energy Conservation. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10975&ndate=1389266936492&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10975&ndate=1389266936492&newsType=E The Scratches of Syria initiative, in cooperation with Syria Club at AUK held a short movie evening where they played movies reflecting the humanitarian situation in Syria. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10973&ndate=1389090026018&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10973&ndate=1389090026018&newsType=E "Excerpts and Sayings by Mahatma Gandhi," is newly published book by Ms. Ghaidaa Mohamad, Instructor for the Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages, that translates Gandhi's most famous sayings to Arabic. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10972&ndate=1389089948450&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10972&ndate=1389089948450&newsType=E The Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages at AUK is releasing a new Arabic course in Creative Writing. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10971&ndate=1389089775786&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10971&ndate=1389089775786&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its 10th annual Homecoming - an American collegiate tradition dating back to the mid-1800's, where the university is celebrated and the alumni are welcomed back on campus. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10970&ndate=1387796111239&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10970&ndate=1387796111239&newsType=E The Egyptian Cultural Union (ECU) at AUK held its first event aiming to introduce the newly established student club to the AUK and public community. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10969&ndate=1387795909950&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10969&ndate=1387795909950&newsType=E To commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at the University held the Electrical & Computer Engineering Exhibition 2013 (ECEE'13), in which alumni and students presented projects to compete for the Best Project Award, as well as the Students' Choice Award. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10968&ndate=1387714321269&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10968&ndate=1387714321269&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) participated in the 30th Conference of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students - USA Branch (NUKS-USA), which was held in San Diego, California earlier this month. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10967&ndate=1387714213648&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10967&ndate=1387714213648&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted a poetry recital evening entitled "When Poetry Breathes..." by the Saudi Arabian poet Abdulatif Bin Yousef. Faisal Al-Raheil, a Kuwaiti writer, introduced and interviewed the poet, who then proceeded to recite some of his poems. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10966&ndate=1387113931521&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10966&ndate=1387113931521&newsType=E The Academic Advising Learning Support Services (AALSS) is a newly formed unit at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) comprised of three centers; the Academic Advising Center, the Tutoring Center, and the Writing Center. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10965&ndate=1387113852345&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10965&ndate=1387113852345&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its semi-annual President's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List ceremony in recognition of the top academic achievers for Spring 2013 Semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10962&ndate=1386842734409&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10962&ndate=1386842734409&newsType=E The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) held the Olympics & Sport Education Seminar exclusively for students of the American University of Kuwait (AUK). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10961&ndate=1386763391319&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10961&ndate=1386763391319&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted Bill Rancic, the renowned American entrepreneur, winner of the first season of The Apprentice, and star of the hit reality show Giuliana & Bill, to give a lecture to aspiring entrepreneurs in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10956&ndate=1385557643624&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10956&ndate=1385557643624&newsType=E Abdulrahman Al Omar is a self-described "sea-a-holic" who started riding jet-skis at the young age of 6 years old under the supervision of his older brother, Abdulwahab; former World Champion jet-skier. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10958&ndate=1386489819834&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10958&ndate=1386489819834&newsType=E Last Thursday, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its annual Faculty Recognition Evening to recognize the scholarly contributions of its faculty members. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10955&ndate=1385557582961&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10955&ndate=1385557582961&newsType=E The Director of the Center for Gulf Studies at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), Dr. Farah Al-Nakib, presented a lecture on Wednesday 13 November in the AUK Auditorium entitled "Kuwait's Urban Crisis: Malls, Violence, and the Right to the City." http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10953&ndate=1385460026649&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10953&ndate=1385460026649&newsType=E The Anthropology Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), in collaboration with the Roman Catholic Church of Kuwait, organized a drive to collect blankets, clothes, food, water, and other goods, to send to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10952&ndate=1385385481014&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10952&ndate=1385385481014&newsType=E The Economics Department at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized a fieldtrip to Kadhmah water factory for students studying Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (ECON 363) under the supervision of Dr. Ali Aljamal, Assistant Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics Department at AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10950&ndate=1384756143032&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10950&ndate=1384756143032&newsType=E On Tuesday October 29, 2013, the Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at the American University of Kuwait hosted a joint lecture by Omar Barghouti, independent researcher and human rights activist; and Abdullah Al Naibari, a former parliament member and a founding member of Kuawit's democratic platform. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10948&ndate=1384171949650&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10948&ndate=1384171949650&newsType=E Having completed a decade of excellence in higher education in Kuwait, AUK is moving with steady steps toward expanding its presence both, on a regional and an international level. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10947&ndate=1384171877756&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10947&ndate=1384171877756&newsType=E The Kuwait Media Club at the American University of Kuwait invited the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, Mr. Yousef Mustafa, to give a lecture entitled "Why and What is Media", during which Mr. Mustafa walked the attendees through his personal experiences when he first embarked on a career path which ultimately led to his establishment of the soon-to-be launched "Youth and Sports" channel. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10945&ndate=1383481737437&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10945&ndate=1383481737437&newsType=E On Wednesday October 23, 2013, the Center for Gulf Studies at the American University of Kuwait hosted a joint-lecture entitled "Kuwait's Energy Profile: Present-Day Challenges and Future Outlooks" by Dr. Osamah Alsayegh and Dr. Bassam Shuhaibar from the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10944&ndate=1383481673887&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10944&ndate=1383481673887&newsType=E For the first time in the past six consecutive years, the MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Pan Arab will launch the 7th MITEF Arab Startup Competition in partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives from 20 Arab cities at the same time, on October 28 at 3 PM GMT. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10941&ndate=1382614697063&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10941&ndate=1382614697063&newsType=E Associate Professor of International Studies at the American University of Kuwait, Dr. George Irani, participated in a panel organized by the Casa Arabe in Madrid, Spain, entitled The Role of the Gulf Countries in the Syrian Crisis. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10940&ndate=1382614608548&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10940&ndate=1382614608548&newsType=E On October 21, Dr. Raymond Farrin, Chair of the Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages, was interviewed on Kuwait's Al-Rai TV about his book on classical Arabic poetry, Tharwa Min Al-Badiya (Abundance from the Desert). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10936&ndate=1382531136748&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10936&ndate=1382531136748&newsType=E Ms. Ghaidaa Mohamad, Instructor of Arabic at the Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages, conducted a 3-day workshop on creative writing at Iris Media headquarters in Selmabad, Bahrain. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10937&ndate=1382528449532&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10937&ndate=1382528449532&newsType=E Since their launch in December, 2012, TESOL Kuwait, the local association of teachers of English to speakers of other languages, has become very popular, with approximately 500 members. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10934&ndate=1381318019373&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10934&ndate=1381318019373&newsType=E The growing collaboration between The American University in Kuwait and the Mubarak Al-Abdullah Command and Staff College (MAJCSC) in the area of non-military academic courses and lectures was sealed recently with an agreement allowing the military students' access to the AUK Library for the provision of information resources to 130 students and staff working on their research papers. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10933&ndate=1381316520880&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10933&ndate=1381316520880&newsType=E "This academic year is very unique for all of us because it marks the 10th Anniversary of the American University of Kuwait. On this day, we would like to renew our commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and service," said Dr. Nizar Hamzeh, Interim President of AUK, speaking to a crowd of 400 students at the AUK Convocation Ceremony for the incoming Class of 2017. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10932&ndate=1381231903904&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10932&ndate=1381231903904&newsType=E The Protégés Program celebrated the graduation of its 3rd generation at the American University of Kuwait last week. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10929&ndate=1381061471927&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10929&ndate=1381061471927&newsType=E Humanitarian Affairs, a UK based organization that aims to initiate and support humanitarian relief efforts in countries that are poverty-stricken and disaster-prone, held the 4th annual University Scholars Leadership Symposium in August 2013, in Manila - the Philippines, where youth leaders from over 45 countries around the world met at the Philippines International Convention Center (PICC). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10925&ndate=1380624819424&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10925&ndate=1380624819424&newsType=E Dr. Mohsen Bagnied, Chairman of the Department of Marketing and Management, College of Business and Economics, presented his latest research contribution in the 2013 Inaugural International Conference on Leadership, Management and Strategic Development. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10924&ndate=1380624750455&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10924&ndate=1380624750455&newsType=E The Department of International Relations at AUK organized a lecture discussing chemical warfare (CWF) and methods of protecting oneself against it. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10922&ndate=1380203070934&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10922&ndate=1380203070934&newsType=E As part of Kuwait's celebration of Global Peace Day, an exhibition entitled 'In the Name of Peace' is showcasing interpretations of 'peace' by local and international artists. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10919&ndate=1379590307437&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10919&ndate=1379590307437&newsType=E Assistant Professor of Mass Communication & Media at the American University of Kuwait, Dr. Mohammad Akbar, gave his students at the Broadcast Journalism class an opportunity to visit and tour Al-Hadath Studios - a local broadcast studio in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10915&ndate=1377677256027&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10915&ndate=1377677256027&newsType=E Dr. Marcella Kulchitsky, Assistant Professor in the Graphic Design department at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), has been elected as board member to the inaugural board of the Middle East Design Educators Association (MEDEA). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10914&ndate=1375617858162&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10914&ndate=1375617858162&newsType=E Dr. George Irani, Associate Professor of International Relations, recently published an article entitled Arab World in Throes of a Long-term Change for the Arab Times newspaper (July 19, 2013) which discusses the current state of the Arab world. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10913&ndate=1374494164100&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10913&ndate=1374494164100&newsType=E Dr. Hesham Al Awadi, Associate Professor of History and Political Science at AUK was featured a documentary film, entitled Close to the Scene, which focused on the founding of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10912&ndate=1372852960152&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10912&ndate=1372852960152&newsType=E Zongguang (Will) Li and Leo Melena are graduate interns who will be completing their graduate internships at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) this summer. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10911&ndate=1372768811920&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10911&ndate=1372768811920&newsType=E The Voice of AUK, AUK's official student newspaper, held its 7th Annual Blood Drive this year. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10910&ndate=1371714443480&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10910&ndate=1371714443480&newsType=E The ceremony, which celebrated the graduation of 350 students, was attended by the AUK Chair of the Board of Trustees Shaikha Dana N. Al-Sabah, board members, parents and families, and numerous dignitaries and diplomats. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10909&ndate=1371135857190&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10909&ndate=1371135857190&newsType=E The Media and Communication department (COMM) at the American University of Kuwait held a media forum in May to showcase the achievements of AUK COMM students in advertising and production. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10908&ndate=1370866927250&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10908&ndate=1370866927250&newsType=E The French Language unit at AUK hosted "La Francophone" exhibition and competition to celebrate the diversity of the French language and culture. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10907&ndate=1370780574406&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10907&ndate=1370780574406&newsType=E AUK Librarians Ms. Hana Kaouri and Mr. Fadhel Husain have attended a workshop on RDA (Resource Description & Access) at the American University of Beirut (AUB). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10906&ndate=1370435085765&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10906&ndate=1370435085765&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait announced the winners of the student competition for the Spring 2013 President's Exhibition. The winning artwork was selected from the "best of the best" student class work from the previous semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10905&ndate=1370432830353&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10905&ndate=1370432830353&newsType=E The Art & Graphic Design Program (GDES) at AUK has successfully concluded its Spring 2013 Senior Capstone Exhibition on May 23rd. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10904&ndate=1369743027719&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10904&ndate=1369743027719&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held its 9th Annual Awards Night in the AUK Auditorium. The event commenced with a welcome note from AUK Interim President Dr. Nizar Hamzeh followed by an awards ceremony for AUK staff, faculty and students. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10902&ndate=1369125932962&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10902&ndate=1369125932962&newsType=E The Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages at AUK organized a trip to Spain to discover the wonders of Andalusia. On the night of 28 March, 20 AUK students and faculty, along with some family members, departed Kuwait heading to their first stop, Granada. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10901&ndate=1368968162418&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10901&ndate=1368968162418&newsType=E On May 6, 2013, the final ceremony of the League of Debates of Higher Education Institutions was held at Kuwait University under the auspices of Kuwait University President, Dr. Al- Abdul Latif Al- Bader, and American University of Kuwait (AUK) Interim President Dr. Nizar Hamzeh. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10899&ndate=1368703815755&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10899&ndate=1368703815755&newsType=E The Cooperation club at the American University of Kuwait started its activities this semester with a trip to Mecca Al-Mukarramah, supported and sponsored by Ar-Rawafid Estate Company. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10898&ndate=1368703095115&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10898&ndate=1368703095115&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club at AUK organized a panel discussion entitled "Genres of Literary Writing". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10897&ndate=1368702742123&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10897&ndate=1368702742123&newsType=E As part of world-wide International Labor Day Celebrations, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its Appreciation Activity Day for its employees. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10894&ndate=1368435027666&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10894&ndate=1368435027666&newsType=E Three presentations on dolphin and whale life were given during a symposium on cetacean life at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) last week. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10893&ndate=1368433466026&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10893&ndate=1368433466026&newsType=E In celebration of the World Press Freedom Day, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) participated in a live web discussion on May 2nd with the CNN Senior Director for Social News. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10891&ndate=1368355381922&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10891&ndate=1368355381922&newsType=E Last week, AUK held its semiannual President's Honor Roll / Dean's Honor List ceremony to award its top student academic achievers for the 2012 Fall Semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10889&ndate=1368105171475&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10889&ndate=1368105171475&newsType=E Leaders from Dartmouth and the American University of Kuwait (AUK) met April 25 to reaffirm their partnership, which deepens and expands the liberal arts experience on both campuses, by signing a third memorandum of understanding between the institutions. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10886&ndate=1367932159663&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10886&ndate=1367932159663&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait hosted the 2013 AUK Academic Showcase last week to share samples of the unique projects, academic activities, and achievements of AUK students and faculty members with the community. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10885&ndate=1367931977358&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10885&ndate=1367931977358&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club held its first Literary Book Fair in the Central Hallway at AUK, featuring a number of famous publishers and book authors. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10884&ndate=1367414208866&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10884&ndate=1367414208866&newsType=E The Lebanese Culture Club (LCC) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its 2nd Annual Lebanese Bazaar. The event took place on the AUK Campus, and was open to the AUK community, friends, and family. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10883&ndate=1367396987240&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10883&ndate=1367396987240&newsType=E Each year, a wide variety employers visit the American University of Kuwait to share information about their organizations, and to discuss future employment opportunities with AUK students. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10881&ndate=1367136102988&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10881&ndate=1367136102988&newsType=E According to the Director of the CGS, Dr. Farah Al-Nakib, in her opening remarks: "The Gulf region ranks among the most urbanized in the world, with an average of 84% of the population living in urban areas (which increases to 91% when excluding Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10880&ndate=1367136045799&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10880&ndate=1367136045799&newsType=E Ten American University of Kuwait (AUK) students departed Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) last Thursday with smiles on their faces - they had, after all, come in second place in the Math competition, and were the champions of the English competition. The first annual Foundation Level University Challenge was held at GUST on April 18, 2013, and participating institutes included the American University of Kuwait (AUK), the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK), Box Hill College (BHC), and the Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10879&ndate=1366802869777&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10879&ndate=1366802869777&newsType=E U.S. Ambassador Matthew Tueller visited the American University of Kuwait (AUK) on April 11th, 2013, to give a special lecture entitled, "Hamlet, Diplomacy, and Political Interpretations of Shakespeare" to an upper level English class at AUK. Students of the class gathered with other interested faculty, staff, and students to bring the attendance to 70 people. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10878&ndate=1366802671746&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10878&ndate=1366802671746&newsType=E The Information Technology Department at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented its first technology exhibition at AUK on April 10, 2013. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10874&ndate=1365687709269&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10874&ndate=1365687709269&newsType=E The Career Services and Wellness Center, part of Student Affairs at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), held a two day professional skills workshop for students on March 31st and April 1st. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10873&ndate=1365687642637&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10873&ndate=1365687642637&newsType=E As part of his Shakespeare class, Dr. James Lambert, Assistant Professor of English at AUK, provided the students with hands-on experience in theatre techniques and acting skills by offering them an opportunity to participate in the "Julius Caesar" play performed at the British Embassy earlier in March. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10871&ndate=1365583552929&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10871&ndate=1365583552929&newsType=E Establishing a presence in the global market place is challenging, especially with the rise of different expertise, means and technologies that facilitate competition. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10870&ndate=1365583444299&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10870&ndate=1365583444299&newsType=E The 8th Annual International Week at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) was a great success among students, faculty and staff, with several events being held on March 24, 25, and 26, in celebration of the diversity of nationalities that are present at the university and in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10868&ndate=1364994585602&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10868&ndate=1364994585602&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait Library showed a film screening of the documentary titled "Gates of Heaven: At the Thresholds". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10867&ndate=1364994152213&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10867&ndate=1364994152213&newsType=E For the 9th consecutive year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) is participating as a sponsor and exhibitor in EDUCAREER 2013. This year, AUK is the sole platinum sponsor of the education section of the exhibition, marking the event as an important one each year in the growth of AUK as an integral part of Kuwait's private education sector. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10866&ndate=1364993957703&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10866&ndate=1364993957703&newsType=E The faculty recital entitled "My Favorite Things," held at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) on March 20th featured critically acclaimed AUK Assistant Professor of Music Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng on the newly acquired Yamaha C7XPE grand piano. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10865&ndate=1364820368389&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10865&ndate=1364820368389&newsType=E The Office of Admissions at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its 3rd Annual High school Football Tournament (HSFT). This year, nine schools participated with their boys and girls teams. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10863&ndate=1364467791043&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10863&ndate=1364467791043&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait hosted "The 2013 Arabic Poetry Competition" as part of Kuwait's national celebrations. The competition featured a variety of Formal Arabic and 'Nabati' (colloquial) poetry and prose recited by student contestants. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10862&ndate=1364200414019&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10862&ndate=1364200414019&newsType=E A panel discussion on addiction has been organized at AUK as a collaborative effort between the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences and the Department Math & Natural Sciences. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10861&ndate=1364130222516&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10861&ndate=1364130222516&newsType=E The Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) won its fourth consecutive Regent's Common Reader Award for its reading event held on campus earlier this month. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10859&ndate=1363861967055&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10859&ndate=1363861967055&newsType=E April The American University of Kuwait (AUK) participated in Abu Dhabi International Sports League (ADISL) in men's & women's football and men's & women's basketball on. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10858&ndate=1363685336632&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10858&ndate=1363685336632&newsType=E Under the sponsorship of The Student Government Association (SGA) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), a group of Syrian students and volunteers organized an event titled "Scratches of Syria". The aim of the event was to provide support and raise awareness about Syria's current humanitarian situation through various types of arts including painting, writing, poetry and drama. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10857&ndate=1363685256024&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10857&ndate=1363685256024&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held a forum entitled "Christians and Muslims in Dialogue". The forum being the first of its kind was jointly sponsored by the Department of International Relations at AUK and the Islamic Christian Relations Council. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10856&ndate=1363676554697&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10856&ndate=1363676554697&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) library hosted its first photography exhibition on Wednesday, March 13th under the theme "Kuwait Through My Eyes". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10855&ndate=1363602981980&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10855&ndate=1363602981980&newsType=E Supporting their February reading theme about the Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta (1304AD-1368AD), the Writing Center Diwaniya organized a one-day trip to Dubai on March 8th. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10853&ndate=1363263518010&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10853&ndate=1363263518010&newsType=E AUK student, Alia Mustafa Aref became the first international student to win Sigma Tau Delta International English Society's prestigious Student Leadership Award. The award will be conferred at the organization's convention in Portland, OR, USA on March 22, 2013. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10852&ndate=1363262949698&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10852&ndate=1363262949698&newsType=E "Media Translation" is a new book authored by Dr. Mohammad Akbar, Assistant Professor of Communications and Media at the American University of Kuwait. The book deals with a specialized type of translation which has been gaining prominence lately; namely media translation. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10850&ndate=1362901865245&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10850&ndate=1362901865245&newsType=E In celebration of Kuwait's National and Liberation Day, AUK students organized a series of activities to mark the special occasion. The AUK campus celebrations were covered by KTV2, through which AUK students delivered statements of greetings to the Kuwaiti community and His Highness the Amir of Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10849&ndate=1361452801709&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10849&ndate=1361452801709&newsType=E The Career Services and Wellness Center at AUK held its Annual Entrepreneurship Fair at AUK central hallway on February 19th. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10848&ndate=1361451629581&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10848&ndate=1361451629581&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at AUK held a lecture last week about the transformation of the political landscape in Egypt and its challenges to adapt to the changes caused by the revolution. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10847&ndate=1361362804105&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10847&ndate=1361362804105&newsType=E The Writing Center began the Spring Semester with a fun, educational competition open to the entire AUK community. Participants played an interactive English vocabulary game in which each correct answer resulted in the donation of 10 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10846&ndate=1361275143303&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10846&ndate=1361275143303&newsType=E His Excellency the Ambassador of The Netherlands Nicholaas Beets addressed an assembly of AUK students and faculty in a lecture held last week at AUK about freedom of expression in the Netherlands. The event was organized by the International Relations Department. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10845&ndate=1360845984338&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10845&ndate=1360845984338&newsType=E For the 5th consecutive year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) receives the Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) Award for Energy Conservation. AUK has been receiving MEW awards since 2008 on their collaborative efforts with the ministry on energy conservation. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10844&ndate=1360758635126&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10844&ndate=1360758635126&newsType=E His Excellency the Ambassador of Spain to Kuwait Mr. Angel Losada Fernandez and the Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Gabriel Alou visited the AUK Library last week on a book donation event intended to promote cultural exchange. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10843&ndate=1360584976867&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10843&ndate=1360584976867&newsType=E As another semester begins adding to the horde of textbooks that pile up over previous semesters, SGA held its first Book Trade event on February 5th. Organized by the Student Government Association (SGA), the outdoor event provided students with a venue for an easy, free, and direct book exchange. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10842&ndate=1360584905892&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10842&ndate=1360584905892&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted a public lecture entitled "A Portrait of Low Income Migrants in Qatar: New Data from a Large-Scale Survey." by Dr. Andrew M. Gardner, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10839&ndate=1360238920357&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10839&ndate=1360238920357&newsType=E The Drama Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented its production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, performed at The Black Box Theatre on AUK's Salmiya campus. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10838&ndate=1360064685794&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10838&ndate=1360064685794&newsType=E Following an extensive international search, AUK President, Dr. Winfred Thompson announced the appointment of Professor Nizar Hamzeh, to the post of University Provost, effective this Spring Semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10836&ndate=1360049894099&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10836&ndate=1360049894099&newsType=E After several months of hard work, the AUK Library officially started receiving visitors in the new expanded area on its second floor. In an Open House event on January 10th, the library opened doors to the AUK community to enjoy the new renovations and facilities in the previously closed area. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10831&ndate=1358238492254&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10831&ndate=1358238492254&newsType=E Under the slogan "Be a Distinctive Journalist," the organizers of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Award for Journalistic Excellence launched their awareness campaign aiming to establish a new generation of expert journalists in Kuwait. This year, universities around Kuwait were among the most important targets of the campaign. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10832&ndate=1358236786695&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10832&ndate=1358236786695&newsType=E AUK Associate Professor of International Relations Dr. George Irani participated in a show titled 'The Road to the White House' on Kuwait TV. The show is produced by Dr. Abdallah Al-Shayeji, Chair of the Political Science Department at Kuwait University. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10830&ndate=1358146803207&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10830&ndate=1358146803207&newsType=E The Salmiya Collection is the latest book release by Dr. Craig Loomis, Associate Professor of English and Chair of the English Department at the American University of Kuwait. The book, which has been published via the Syracuse University Press, deals with the essence of the everyday life in the popular Kuwaiti district of Al-Salmiya. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10828&ndate=1357817202198&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10828&ndate=1357817202198&newsType=E Throughout 2012, the American University of Kuwait has significantly expanded its support for academic and student services with several IT and technology infrastructure projects. The University has adopted a video collaboration and meetings platform that facilitates a visual connection between professors and staff who are globally dispersed. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10827&ndate=1357553814546&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10827&ndate=1357553814546&newsType=E In partnership with Dar Al-Farasha of Kuwait, Beirut's publishing house Dar Al-Farabi has published the Arabic translation of Abundance from the Desert: Classical Arabic Poetry by AUK's Associate Professor of Arabic Raymond Farrin. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10826&ndate=1357553498176&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10826&ndate=1357553498176&newsType=E A new book, titled Remote Control: Indian Television in the New Millennium, authored by Dr. Shoma Munshi, Professor of Anthropology at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), was released by Penguin Books worldwide in December 2012. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10824&ndate=1355924639716&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10824&ndate=1355924639716&newsType=E In recognition of AUK students' academic achievements for Spring 2012, a ceremony was held at the AUK Liberal Arts Auditorium where recipients of the President's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List celebrated their success with faculty, staff and parents. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10823&ndate=1355747797687&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10823&ndate=1355747797687&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait announced the winners of the student competition for the Fall 2012 President's Exhibition. The winning art work was selected from the "best of the best" student class work from the previous semester. All entries were submitted to the competition by the AUK ART and Graphic Design professors. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10821&ndate=1355408938957&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10821&ndate=1355408938957&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held their Annual Faculty Recognition Dinner on November 29 at the Marina Hotel Atlantic restaurant. The dinner is held to recognize faculty members who have attained significant success in scholarly research indicated by publications, exhibitions, grants, conference papers and Faculty promotions. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10820&ndate=1355408728849&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10820&ndate=1355408728849&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies at the American University of Kuwait hosted a lecture on December 5, 2012 by Dr. Mary Ann Tetreault, Cox Distinguished Professor of International Affairs Emerita at Trinity University, entitled "Politics in the Gulf Before and After the Arab Spring." http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10819&ndate=1355141749538&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10819&ndate=1355141749538&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held a fire drill today on Campus to ensure that all safety procedures are working properly and up-to-date. The drill took place at 10 am when the alarm bells sounded. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10817&ndate=1355040358317&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10817&ndate=1355040358317&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at the American University of Kuwait hosted a panel discussion titled, 'Memory, Identity, Forgiveness: New Perspectives on the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait' on. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10816&ndate=1354798173996&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10816&ndate=1354798173996&newsType=E AUK Computer Engineering Student, Fatma Qatan, has a full paper accepted for publication at the International Conference on Computer Systems and Industrial Informatics (ICCSII), American University of Sharjah, UAE, December 18-20, 2012. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10815&ndate=1354798069184&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10815&ndate=1354798069184&newsType=E Ebla Documentary, part of the Kuwaiti closed shareholding company Ebla Productions, will begin social awareness campaign initiatives on several different elements of Kuwaiti society through the use of multimedia. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10814&ndate=1354773674246&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10814&ndate=1354773674246&newsType=E The Writing Center at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), participated in the Middle East and North Africa Writing Center Alliance (MENAWCA) Conference in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 15 - 17, which was hosted by the College of the North Atlantic in Doha, Qatar. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10813&ndate=1354707910003&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10813&ndate=1354707910003&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club at AUK presented its monodrama play 'Suffocation', earlier this week at the AUK Auditorium. The play was performed in Arabic, and was followed by a poem recited in English. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10811&ndate=1354517589837&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10811&ndate=1354517589837&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait played host to the first ever Kuwait Freestyle Football Talent Quest earlier this month. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10810&ndate=1354444356476&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10810&ndate=1354444356476&newsType=E In line with its commitment to providing students with state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, the American University of Kuwait, in partnership with Lenovo, has renovated and upgraded four computer labs with the latest Lenovo ThinkCentre M71z all-in-one desktops. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10808&ndate=1354194625197&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10808&ndate=1354194625197&newsType=E Elizabeth "Beth" Hindmarsh, Program Manager for AUK-Dartmouth, joined the program in October 2011. She worked previously at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10807&ndate=1354104795118&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10807&ndate=1354104795118&newsType=E AUK anthropology professor Marjorie Kelly has recently completed a three-year project titled "Kuwait at 50". It consists of almost 800 photos of contemporary Kuwait, organized into four programs: clothing, food, leisure activities, and architecture. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10806&ndate=1354104636477&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10806&ndate=1354104636477&newsType=E The Arts and Graphic Design Department at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted the Artist & Designer, Salman Alhajri to conduct class visits, lectures and workshops on Arabic Calligraphy. He also displayed some of his artwork at the AUK Auditorium. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10805&ndate=1354104343571&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10805&ndate=1354104343571&newsType=E Kuwait 25th November, 2012: In collaboration with the office of Public Affairs at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), Managing Editor of Al Anbaa Newspaper, Mr. Mohamed Al-Husinni, presented a lecture titled "Social Media and their Impact on Print Media". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10804&ndate=1353921656299&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10804&ndate=1353921656299&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is pleased to announce its contribution to the Grand Map project "Kuwait: More than a Home", launched last week at the Avenues Mall. The project is a creation of Universal Watch Advertising under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Information and major Kuwait organizations, including AUK. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10802&ndate=1353584401215&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10802&ndate=1353584401215&newsType=E After a few initial meetings, the new Student Government Association (SGA) at AUK is ready and fuelled with the motivation and enthusiasm needed to adequately represent the AUK student body. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10801&ndate=1353583795844&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10801&ndate=1353583795844&newsType=E Director of the Academic Advising Center (AAC) Dr. Kathryn Kleypas and Assistant Director Hala Al-Abdulrazzaq attended the Annual Conference of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) in Nashville, Tennessee in early October. They presented a poster session and a panel on the theme of academic advising at an American-style university in the Gulf. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10800&ndate=1353487494901&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10800&ndate=1353487494901&newsType=E AUK student Mariam Al Refai from professor Joseph Fiannaca's Spring 2012 French class successfully passed the DELF A1 (the French language proficiency test) in June 2012. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10799&ndate=1353487145651&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10799&ndate=1353487145651&newsType=E Kuwait, 10th November, 2012:The Center for Gulf Studies, in collaboration with the Arabana Project, hosted the third and final lecture series on the planned development of Subbiya. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10797&ndate=1352804852451&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10797&ndate=1352804852451&newsType=E The Office of Student Life at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its 7th Annual Awareness Week. Each day of the Awareness Week concentrated on a specific topic, including Self Awareness, Community Outreach Awareness and Political Awareness. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10794&ndate=1352203027189&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10794&ndate=1352203027189&newsType=E The intramural program at the Office of Student Life held its 3rd Annual Wii Tournament the week of October 7th, 2012 in the Sciences (A) building lobby. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10793&ndate=1352202698475&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10793&ndate=1352202698475&newsType=E The Office of Public Affairs at AUK hosted an informative lecture about the Kuwait National Guard (KNG) titled "Contemporary Concepts of Human Resources and their Applications in the Military Sector". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10792&ndate=1352026335943&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10792&ndate=1352026335943&newsType=E As part of AUK's Annual Orientation and Welcome Week festivities, the Office of Student Life at AUK coordinated the annual University Convocation Ceremony for the Class of 2016. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10790&ndate=1351083756555&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10790&ndate=1351083756555&newsType=E The Cooperation Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted an event titled 'Syria of Hope' to raise awareness on the humanitarian situation in Syria. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10789&ndate=1351083566794&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10789&ndate=1351083566794&newsType=E The Department of Music and Drama at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), under the auspices of the German Embassy in Kuwait, presented the Dejean Quartet on the AUK campus on Tuesday, Oct. 16. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10788&ndate=1350826421493&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10788&ndate=1350826421493&newsType=E AUK Arabic Instructor Ghaidaa Mohamad along with AUK student Khaled Al-Abdulqader participated in the Redesign Expo on October 9-10, 2012 at Movenpick Freezone. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10786&ndate=1350568544841&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10786&ndate=1350568544841&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted Dr. Steffen Hertog, Senior Lecturer of Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to give his insight in a public lecture entitled "Diversified But Marginal: The GCC Private Sector as an Economic and Political Force". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10784&ndate=1349935937151&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10784&ndate=1349935937151&newsType=E Thirty Chief and Senior Executives of KIPCO Group companies gathered together in Kuwait on October 1st. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10783&ndate=1349696653557&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10783&ndate=1349696653557&newsType=E Please check the website for more details http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10778&ndate=1348560680293&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10778&ndate=1348560680293&newsType=E The Indian Educational School of Kuwait (IES) hosted AUK President, Dr. Winfred Thompson, as their Chief Guest to their third annual KQ (Knowledge Quotient) Matters quiz. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10780&ndate=1348576653823&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10780&ndate=1348576653823&newsType=E Dr. George Irani, AUK Associate Professor of International Relations, appeared on Kuwait TV's "The Road to the White house". This is a weekly show, hosted by Dr. Abdullah Shayji, that looks closely at the US presidential elections. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10779&ndate=1348576393312&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10779&ndate=1348576393312&newsType=E AUK President Dr. Winfred Thompson received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Kuwait H.E. Mr. Damien Angelet on a visit to AUK on Tuesday September 18th. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10777&ndate=1348046147921&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10777&ndate=1348046147921&newsType=E Kevork Awakimian is one of five students who made the journey from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) to Hanover this summer as part of the Dartmouth College-AUK Program internship program. "This internship is the best experience that I have had in my life," says Awakimian. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10776&ndate=1347965007383&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10776&ndate=1347965007383&newsType=E After months of preparations for the new academic year 2012-2013, the American University of Kuwait opened its doors to new and returning students on the 16th of September, marking the official commencement of its 9th academic year. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10775&ndate=1347962457003&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10775&ndate=1347962457003&newsType=E KidZania Kuwait, the family entertainment park opening later this year, is pleased to announce that the American University of Kuwait (AUK) is joining its growing family of leading marketing partners. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10774&ndate=1346664045701&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10774&ndate=1346664045701&newsType=E Dr. Hesham Al Awadi, Associate Professor of History & International Relations at the American University of Kuwait, participated in a panel discussion about Muslim Brothers in power hosted by the Media Salon earlier this week. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10773&ndate=1341489267427&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10773&ndate=1341489267427&newsType=E Dr. Mohsen Bagnied, Division Head of Business & Economics at the American University of Kuwait, participated in a panel discussion entitled "After the Arab Spring", hosted by the Media Salon last week. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10772&ndate=1341296127149&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10772&ndate=1341296127149&newsType=E Concluding its activities for this academic year, Al -Akhdar Environmental Club (AEC) of AUK participated in the World Environment Day hosted by the Kuwait Scientific Center earlier this month. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10771&ndate=1340885462677&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10771&ndate=1340885462677&newsType=E As part the Kuwait Central Blood Bank (KCBB) celebrations of the World Blood Donor Day, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) received an award on its contributions to blood drive campaigns in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10770&ndate=1340707418122&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10770&ndate=1340707418122&newsType=E After 94 matches, stretched across 15 weeks of intercollegiate competition, the 6th University Championship Cup (UCC) has come to a close with the American University of Kuwait (AUK) on top. AUK is being crowned champion of this tournament for the fifth year now. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10769&ndate=1339486939620&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10769&ndate=1339486939620&newsType=E AUK welcomed its fourth pair of graduate interns, Zaynab Baalbaki and Paige Morton, who will spend eight weeks of their summer completing graduate internships within the Division of Administrative and Student Affairs. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10768&ndate=1338974826932&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10768&ndate=1338974826932&newsType=E Mishref, Kuwait, May 31, 2012: The Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2012 at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) took place at Kuwait International Fairgrounds (KIF) at 10 am on Thursday, May 31. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10767&ndate=1338813263030&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10767&ndate=1338813263030&newsType=E This year at the Missoni hotel, AUK rolled out the red carpet in a unique celebration of its 5-years of service employees. The unique theme of the evening this year was designed to treat each of the 300 invitees like a celebrity. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10766&ndate=1338381807744&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10766&ndate=1338381807744&newsType=E On Thursday May 3rd, the Multi-purpose Room at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) was transformed into a hospital-like setting from 11am-5pm to accommodate individuals who wished to donate blood. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10765&ndate=1338119372817&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10765&ndate=1338119372817&newsType=E As part of the International Labor Day Celebrations, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held a Staff Appreciation Activity Day for its employees. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10764&ndate=1337763216818&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10764&ndate=1337763216818&newsType=E The Hope Club of AUK hosted one of the University's largest events of the year, the Hope Carnival. Under the theme "Draw a Smile on Children's Faces", the carnival was dedicated to raising awareness about patients in different hospitals and those less fortunate. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10763&ndate=1337512094133&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10763&ndate=1337512094133&newsType=E In collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Kuwait Environment Public Authority (KEPA), the Environmental Club (Al- Akhdar) at AUK hosted a talk entitled "Every Breath You Take: Understanding Air Quality." http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10762&ndate=1337511955671&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10762&ndate=1337511955671&newsType=E The Art & Graphic Design Program (GDES) at AUK inaugurated its Senior Capstone Exhibition on May 14th. The event was held in the Multipurpose Room and the Auditorium at the AUK Salmiya Campus. The opening ceremony was attended by the AUK President, Dr. Winfred Thompson, and saw high turnout from AUK students, faculty, parents, and media. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10761&ndate=1337496125974&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10761&ndate=1337496125974&newsType=E In honor of AUK students' academic achievements for the Spring 2012, a ceremony was held at the AUK Liberal Arts Auditorium where recipients of the President's Honor Roll and Dean's Honor List celebrated their success with faculty, staff and parents. The event was held on May 1st, 2012. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10760&ndate=1337253919875&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10760&ndate=1337253919875&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted a panel discussion entitled "Behind the Spectacle: Branding in the Arab Gulf City-State". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10759&ndate=1337154767889&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10759&ndate=1337154767889&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait participated in the annual REUSE 5.0 exhibition, held this year on the premises of the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10757&ndate=1336649570646&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10757&ndate=1336649570646&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait held an environmental forum at the AUK Salmiya campus on April 30th. The forum started with an opening speech by HE the Dutch Ambassador, Ton Boon von Ochsee; followed by a lecture by the cetacean expert, Mr. Joan Gonzalvo, from the Tethys Research Institute in Greece. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10756&ndate=1336561108343&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10756&ndate=1336561108343&newsType=E The Office of Admissions at the American University of Kuwait held the 2nd Annual High School Football tournament where Gulf English School (GES) was crowned Champions for the boys' team edging out New English School (NES) in the final. The American School of Kuwait (ASK) was crowned the champion for the girls' team defeating GES. The tournament finals took place on April 29th, for the boy teams; and April 30th for the girl teams. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10755&ndate=1336560493792&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10755&ndate=1336560493792&newsType=E The Office of Student Life organized the 7th Annual Art Exhibition from the 15th to the 19th of April at the AUK Auditorium. Over 40 students participated in 7 different categories of the exhibition - Painting, Drawing, Photography, Graphic Design, 3D, Poetry and Video. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10753&ndate=1336050845209&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10753&ndate=1336050845209&newsType=E In alignment with its mission to provide students with intensive hands-on experience, the AUK recently introduced Computer Engineering Program has added the first student contribution to the world of undergraduate research. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10752&ndate=1336025958816&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10752&ndate=1336025958816&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait announced the winners of the student competition for The President's Exhibition, Spring 2012. The winning art work was selected from the "best of the best" student class work from the previous semester. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10750&ndate=1335442123092&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10750&ndate=1335442123092&newsType=E With an opening word by the AUK President, Dr. Winfred Thompson, the 8th Annual Career Fair at AUK was launched on April 10th at the AUK Auditorium. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10748&ndate=1335092898076&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10748&ndate=1335092898076&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Society won the organization's Service Award for 2012 in recognition of a book drive held on behalf of The Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH). http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10746&ndate=1334822669049&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10746&ndate=1334822669049&newsType=E The Office of Student Life at The American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its 7th Annual International Week from March 25th - 27th. The International Week was a collaborative undertaking which contained numerous and diverse events, such as cultural luncheons and student-led discussions by various students at AUK. Cultural foods, traditional arts and clothing, and diverse films were components of the week. These events support the mission of the Office of Student Life by celebrating cultural diversity to reflect current issues in the world and by providing more personal development opportunities for students. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10745&ndate=1334814275885&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10745&ndate=1334814275885&newsType=E In a historical evening, AUK broke the records of the region and advanced to the Microsoft Imagine Cup world finals for the 3rd year in a row. This year, AUK was the sole champion of the event as its teams dominated by winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize as well as "The People's Choice" award. The cup winner will be representing Kuwait in the worldwide finals in Sydney, Australia in July 2012. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10742&ndate=1334646039190&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10742&ndate=1334646039190&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) selected five female students to attend the 4th "Women as Global Leaders" conference at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. The event was sponsored by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak. This year's conference theme "Creating a Sustainable Future for the World" focused on social, environmental, and economic aspects that would lead to a sustainable future. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10739&ndate=1334230044356&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10739&ndate=1334230044356&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted an autobiographical play on the famous poet Ahmad Fathi, who authored the poem 'Al- Karnak'. The evening included a Monodrama play (the art of one actor) on the poet's life story, and a critical discussion on the theme of the play. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10738&ndate=1333889507098&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10738&ndate=1333889507098&newsType=E AUK welcomes its 26th Dartmouth Intern, Jacqueline Waugh, who will be at AUK until the end of May 2012. Jacqueline will be working in the Center for Gulf Studies, Intensive English Program, and with EDUC program. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10737&ndate=1333873621612&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10737&ndate=1333873621612&newsType=E Dr. Douglas Munro has been appointed Founding Dean of the American University of Kuwait College of Business and Economics. Dr. Munro joined AUK on March 1, 2012 to establish the groundwork for a separate College of Business and Economics at the American University of Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10735&ndate=1333621691360&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10735&ndate=1333621691360&newsType=E As part of its annual cultural season, the AUK Library hosted a lecture and book signing by the prominent Kuwaiti writers, Abdulwahab Al-Sayed and Abdulaziz Al-Hashash. The two young writers spoke to AUK students and visitors about their experiences in the world of literature. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10734&ndate=1333621309646&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10734&ndate=1333621309646&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted the Training and Internal Audit Conference for Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) KIPCO. The training was run by Pricewaterhouse Coopers and covered the principles and practices of corporate governance. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10733&ndate=1333443310669&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10733&ndate=1333443310669&newsType=E Continuing the series of lectures about Subbiya development, the Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) and the Arabana Project co-organized the second panel discussion entitled "Subbiya: Part II: Environmental Impacts and Opportunities". http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10730&ndate=1333261504884&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10730&ndate=1333261504884&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait (AUK) participated in its second Beirut Unisports Festival hosted by The Université Saint-Joseph from March 15-19. A total of 32 student-athletes represented AUK while competing against 26 different universities from 10 different countries in several different sports. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10729&ndate=1332935735677&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10729&ndate=1332935735677&newsType=E The AUK Library has successfully migrated from the SirsiDynix integrated library system, Horizon, to the same company's newer system, Symphony. The new system "Symphony" replaces and updates the previous "Horizon" system which was used by the AUK Library since 2004. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10727&ndate=1332758087730&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10727&ndate=1332758087730&newsType=E For the 4th consecutive year, AUK makes its way to the prestigious Microsoft Imagine Cup contest, this time participating with four teams. Over the years, AUK has established its competence within the world's most prestigious technology competition that proposes solutions to serve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10725&ndate=1332675548740&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10725&ndate=1332675548740&newsType=E For the fourth consecutive year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) receives the Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) Award for Energy Conservation. AUK has been receiving MEW awards since 2008 on their collaborative efforts with the ministry on energy conservation. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10722&ndate=1332320793506&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10722&ndate=1332320793506&newsType=E For the 8th consecutive year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) is participating as a sponsor and exhibitor in EDUCARE 2012. The annual education and career development exhibition was held at the Mishref Kuwait International Fair (KIF) fairgrounds from March 12-15, 2012. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10721&ndate=1332146225518&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10721&ndate=1332146225518&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at The American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented a screening of the documentary film "When the People Spoke - Part One" which was produced and directed by Mr. Amer Al Zuhair. The screening took place in the AUK Auditorium and attracted a number of visitors. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10720&ndate=1332145735914&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10720&ndate=1332145735914&newsType=E As part of her visit to the GCC, Dr. Gwendolyn J. Dungy, the Executive Director of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), had the chance to visit and tour the AUK campus. The tour was conducted by AUK student Omar Mehdi, who participated in the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) in 2010-11 and was the first fellow outside of North America. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10716&ndate=1331624204934&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10716&ndate=1331624204934&newsType=E As a part of the national week celebrations that took place at AUK, the Transitional Student Government Association (TSGA) held a range of events on campus. The highlights of the week included a football tournament and an award ceremony for creative Kuwaiti minds. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10714&ndate=1331188333739&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10714&ndate=1331188333739&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized a lecture and open discussion on "The Novel and Story in Kuwait" on February 28th. The event hosted the renowned writer and novelist Layla Al-Othman, who talked about her long experience in the world of literature. The lecture was followed by an award ceremony for the writer. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10711&ndate=1330845549992&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10711&ndate=1330845549992&newsType=E A panel discussion entitled "Degrees of Belonging in Kuwait" was held at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) on February 22. The panel discussion was co-organized by the Social and Behavioral Sciences Program (SBSA) and the Human Rights Club. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10710&ndate=1330415797660&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10710&ndate=1330415797660&newsType=E In collaboration with the AUK Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBSA) Program, the Human Rights Club at the American University of Kuwait organized a discussion entitled "Who Has a Right To Water?". The lecture was presented by Dr. Conerly Casey, Associate Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10703&ndate=1328619102706&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10703&ndate=1328619102706&newsType=E The Model United Nations Club at the American University of Kuwait (MUNAUK) organized a panel discussion entitled "Rescuing a Nation." The discussion hosted a number of parliament candidates and took place on Wednesday, January 25th in the AUK Auditorium. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10700&ndate=1327924592174&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10700&ndate=1327924592174&newsType=E The Art and Graphic Design Program (GDES) at AUK inaugurated its Senior Capstone Exhibition on December 18. The opening ceremony was held in the Multipurpose Room at the AUK Campus in Salmiya. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10696&ndate=1324559016152&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10696&ndate=1324559016152&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies (CGS) at the American University of Kuwait in cooperation with Arabana Project hosted a panel discussion entitled "Subbiya: Building Kuwait's Second City" to discuss the social and cultural dimensions associated with the development plan in the area of Subbiya. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10695&ndate=1324558749887&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10695&ndate=1324558749887&newsType=E The Music Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented an informal concert of students from the beginning level music classes on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10694&ndate=1324299747355&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10694&ndate=1324299747355&newsType=E Two teams from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) competed in the 11th Environmental Speech Competition in Dubai winning 2nd and 3rd place. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10692&ndate=1323940838553&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10692&ndate=1323940838553&newsType=E As part of Homecoming Week, AUK's soccer field was transformed into an obstacle ridden paintball war zone on December 6th. Organized by AUK Intramurals in association with Paintball Kuwait, the competition saw participants placed in teams of five and fitted with camouflage jumpsuits, masks, chest protectors, paintball guns and tongs of paintball ammo. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10691&ndate=1323867334605&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10691&ndate=1323867334605&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies at American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted a talk by Dr. Nathan J. Brown, a distinguished scholar and author of several well-received books on Arab politics. The lecture took place on December 13 at the AUK Auditorium and attracted many AUK students, faculty, and external visitors and scholars. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10690&ndate=1323854222568&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10690&ndate=1323854222568&newsType=E In celebration of AUK students' academic achievements for the Spring semester 2011, a ceremony was held at the Liberal Arts Auditorium where recipients of the President's Honor Roll and Dean's List shared their joy with faculty, staff and parents. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10688&ndate=1323699891304&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10688&ndate=1323699891304&newsType=E The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait hosted an Arabic poetry student competition and open discussion at the AUK Auditorium in the Salmiya campus. The main purpose of the competition was to encourage talented students to share their poems with the AUK community and experts of Arabic poetry. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10686&ndate=1323346598809&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10686&ndate=1323346598809&newsType=E The Center for Gulf Studies at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted a talk by Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Sirhan about Biodiversity in Kuwait and Arabia. The event took place at the AUK Auditorium and attracted many AUK students, staff and faculty. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10685&ndate=1323004484566&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10685&ndate=1323004484566&newsType=E The American University of Kuwait announced the winners of the student competition for The President's Exhibition, Fall 2011. The winning art work was selected from the "best of the best" student class work from the previous semester, which was submitted to the competition by the AUK ART and Graphic Design (GDES) professors. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10683&ndate=1322722270055&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10683&ndate=1322722270055&newsType=E The Human Rights Club at the American University of Kuwait organized a discussion titled "Civil Engagement and Democracy" in the AUK Auditorium to explore the challenges and strategies for building greater citizen participation and social engagement in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10682&ndate=1322644094279&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10682&ndate=1322644094279&newsType=E Kuwait -- As part of his visit to Kuwait, Dr. Gilles Kepel , a world-renown expert in Middle Eastern studies, gave a talk at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) on Monday, November 21, 2011. The talk titled "A New Arab World: Implications and Challenges Facing the Gulf Countries" was hosted by the Center for Gulf Studies at AUK and took place at the AUK Salmiya Campus. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10679&ndate=1322053199964&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10679&ndate=1322053199964&newsType=E The Music Program of the American University of Kuwait (AUK) in collaboration with Dartmouth College, one of the premiere "Ivy League" universities of the USA, presented a stellar music recital at 7pm on Monday 14 November in the AUK Auditorium Liberal Arts Building, Salmiya Campus. Before a packed house of an audience of over 300, advanced student musicians from both distinguished institutions, accompanied by faculty, performed an exciting repertoire of vocal and instrumental solo and chamber works, demonstrating the continued success of AUK's cultural collaboration with Dartmouth. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10677&ndate=1321516662454&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=10677&ndate=1321516662454&newsType=E For the seventh year, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted the Annual Health Fair in its Salmiya campus on November 15th. 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Please see the website for more details. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11255&ndate=1457866856379&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11255&ndate=1457866856379&newsType=E Kuwaiti Author, Dana Aljouder, will discuss her new book, Evora: The Secret Child and her experience as a young novelist in Kuwait. http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11181&ndate=1443697063123&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11181&ndate=1443697063123&newsType=E In this talk, drawing on an urban political ecology perspective, Dr. Verdeil will analyze the failures and repeated crises of the electric and waste management infrastructure in Beirut, http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11180&ndate=1443696923200&newsType=E http://www.auk.edu.kw/news/showNewsDetails.jsp?id=11180&ndate=1443696923200&newsType=E Please check the website for more details 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