We extend our thanks to Dr. Angie Maitner, Department of International Studies, for donating travel guides to the IXO reference library.
We also thank former AUS employees Dr. Terri Storsteth and Simeon Fields, who donated many books to the IXO library when they moved to Cambodia.
We are happy to accept book donations and we particularly welcome old travel guides. In return we are happy to share our collection of travel guides with the whole AUS community. Feel free to stop by the IXO Lounge and browse through.
Go on the journey of a lifetime.
Sunday, 16 November 2014
Cultural Hospitality
Maha AlShehhi, an Emirati majoring in electrical engineering at AUS, has provided a wonderful opportunity for the Fall 2014 Exchange Students.
Maha said she feels that it is her utmost responsibility as an Emirati, to show foreigners the rich UAE culture.
She’s invited exchange students to join her family, every week, during their weekly family gathering to witness first hand the Emirati culture and have a chance to take part in their traditions.
Maha said she feels that it is her utmost responsibility as an Emirati, to show foreigners the rich UAE culture.
She’s invited exchange students to join her family, every week, during their weekly family gathering to witness first hand the Emirati culture and have a chance to take part in their traditions.
Congratulations to former Exchange Student Elisa Frost!
Elisa Frost, an exchange student from American University, Washington, DC, USA, who studied abroad at AUS during Fall 2013, was second runner-up in the Student Research Award in Middle Eastern Studies for her essay entitled U.S. Support of Egyptian Development and Family Planning: 1954-1988. IXO congratulates Elisa and wishes her all the best for her future endeavors.
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| Elisa Frost at the Dubai Color Run, 2013 (second from the left) |
What is Veiling? by Sahar Amer
Dr. Sahar Amer, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Sydney, Australia addressed one of the most visible, controversial and least understood emblems of Islam in her book What is Veiling? Her presentation was followed by a book signing at Blends & Brews.
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| Linda Angell, Huda Amer, Sahar Amer, Guzin Osman and Helen O’Byrne (left to right) |
Travelogue Series: IRAN
IXO recently had a very successful travelogue session on Iran. Chris Horger, Department of Writing Studies, talked about the many cultural aspects of Iran and its beauty. The session drew more than 30 attendees including faculty, staff, students and residents from the AUS community!
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| Students, staff and faculty at Travelogue Series: Iran, IXO Lounge |
International Internship Seminar by Tanya Gibbs
IXO hosted an International Internship Seminar by Tanya Gibbs, Internship Coordinator at the School of Business Administration, which explained the steps that students should take if they want to apply for an internship abroad.
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Pre-departure Get-together for Spring 2015 Outgoing Students
IXO recently had a pre-departure get-together for the Spring 2015 outgoing students.
Ritika Rajan (first from the left), a marketing major, is going to the University of Iowa, USA.
Pallavi Bichu (second from the left), majoring in economics, is headed to University of North Caroline at Asheville, USA.
Tartela Alkayyali (first from the right), a chemical engineering major, is going to Louisiana State University, USA.
IXO wishes them a exciting semester abroad!
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| Spring 2015 Outgoing Students and Fall 2015 Exchange Students |
Pallavi Bichu (second from the left), majoring in economics, is headed to University of North Caroline at Asheville, USA.
Tartela Alkayyali (first from the right), a chemical engineering major, is going to Louisiana State University, USA.
IXO wishes them a exciting semester abroad!
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