Effat ETHOS Magazine Issue 18 by effatuniversity

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

ETHOS MAGAZINE

ISSUE #18 FROM THE STUDENTS, FOR THE STUDENTS. ENGLISH & TRANSLATION DEPARTMENT EFFAT COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES 2022

Editorial Board Mentor Dr. Linda F. Maloul

Editor-In-Chief Amal Alzahrani

Vice Editor & Graphic Designer Madeha M. Islam

Editors Ashna Shaikh Mariam Nazar Mumu Rahman

CONTENTS 4

STATEMENTS A message from the Dean and Editor-in-Chief.

ARTICLES Articles written by Effaties on their experience of Cultural Diversity.

POETRY

Pieces of poetry submitted by Effat students, highlighting their natural talent for words.

REVIEWS

EFFAT AMBASSADORS A look into everything that is new and old that we believe is Effat's gold.

Personal opinion and reviews of movies watched by students.

WHAT'S NEW? Recent developments in every Effat college.

BRAIN TEASER A little enjoyment for our readers ahead!

JUNE 2022

A message from the Dean Dear Readers, I am thrilled to introduce Issue #18 of EThos magazine, which celebrates Cultural Diversity. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a rich culture shaped by the diversity of its people. This diversity is reflected by Effat University's faculty and student body. Here, at Effat, the importance of cultural diversity, understanding and acceptance is of utmost importance to everyone. Our students' interesting and enjoyable contributions are testimonies to this and to their awareness of how empowering and valuable cultural diversity is. I would like to thank all the students who have made this issue possible. The Editor-in-Chief, Amal Alzahrani, the Vice Editor & Graphic Designer, Madeha Islam and the Editors: Asha Shaikh, Mariam Nazar and Mumu Rahman. Linda F. Maloul

A message from the Editor-In-Chief Dear Reader, This issue of Ethos was special to everyone in the editorial board. We were quite thrilled to learn about our Effaties’ real-life experiences with other cultures. In this issue, students from different parts of the world had the chance to share their personal experiences with us. After reading their stories, we noticed that even though they varied in content, the final thoughts were the same: all the contributors saw the beauty that lay within differences and the strength that came from them. I would like to express my sincere thanks to our mentor Dr. Linda Maloul for her constant support and guidance, the editorial board members for their dedication and hard work and the contributors for their input. Finally, I hope you will enjoy reading issue#18 as much as we genuinely did! Thank you! Amal Alzahrani

Articles

Valuing Cultural Diversity ANONYMOUS

Cultural diversity emphasizes the idea that each individual has a distinctive and useful contribution to give to each culture. Valuing and respecting cultural diversity comes from learning about and understanding other cultures and societies. A couple of years ago, I was living in Rome, Italy. At first, I had thought it would be difficult for me to live in a country other than my own, especially since I came from an Arab household and was not used to big changes like this occurring in my life. Strangely enough, however, this journey helped me develop my personality significantly and gave me the greatest gift of all time ‫ ـــ‬being self-sufficient. I believe it's fascinating to learn new things from various cultures; it's great to observe how each civilization is unique and special in its own way. The experience I had in Italy helped me become stronger and made me appreciate all the nuances in my culture even more. I will always be grateful that I had this experience and for all the things I learned from it.

Cultural Diversity TALA KHALID ABU GHALYAH

Cultural diversity can teach people many new things and can open their eyes to ideas and perspectives they never knew about, hence, everybody should be aware of this important concept. I learned about this concept the hard way when my family and I traveled to the USA for three months. My story with culture shock began when I found myself in a whole new place surrounded by people who spoke another language. My English was not good enough at that time and I was terrified that if I spoke, I might say something that would put me in trouble. On top of that, I did not have any friends and that made me anxious. Moreover, people’s religions and views of the world were different from mine, which made dealing with them hard. These feelings of estrangement made me homesick ‫ ـــ‬I missed my extended family and my friends a lot ‫ ـــ‬but it was worth it. This trip made me realize after all that it was normal to experience culture shock but the important thing was to keep learning and understanding people who were different from me. People should be respected, no matter what country they came from or what beliefs they chose to adopt. If everybody accepted differences, they would be more knowledgeable and, thus, would know how to deal with people from different religions, cultures, and races.

Mexico ASMAA BUGSHAN

I was informed on a sunny Monday afternoon that we’d be traveling to Mexico ‫ ـــ‬a place I’d always wanted to visit, all thanks to our family friend, Juana. She would always tell my siblings and I stories about Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and how her Quinceanera (a girl's fifteenth birthday celebration) was a huge disaster. My favorite story was the curse of La Llorona (the Weeping Woman). This woman was known to be a vengeful ghost who roamed waterfront areas mourning her children whom she drowned. After 17 weary hours, we finally arrived in Mexico, where the hot sun fused with the cool wind, making it the perfect weather. I was astonished by the beautiful, vivid colors of the buildings, the warm smiles of the locals, and the delicious smell of elotes. Luckily, we arrived on time for the Dia de Muertos. Contrary to its name, this day aimed to celebrate life! On that day, families came together to have a feast, graves were decorated with flowers as a way of reminiscing the dead, and people’s faces were painted like sugar skulls to represent their deceased loved ones. Ofernda was an offering, presented either in public or a home alter, of pictures and personal belongings of someone who passed away. The Mexicans believed that your loved one’s spirit enjoyed these offerings when they visited earth. Celebrating one of the local’s sacred holidays was such a beautiful experience to me. Our trip to Mexico was special. The mariachi music is still playing in my head and the taste of their food cannot be compared to any other. All in all, I’m glad that I have discovered such a mesmerizing culture with even more mesmerizing people.

Lost inFrance RUDEEN ALMAGHRABI

Over the past few months, I got the chance to travel to France. I had never been to Europe before and I knew that the experience would completely be new to me. The thought of visiting a country that I didn’t speak the language of scared me a bit. My French was limited to saying, ‘good morning’ and ‘how are you,’ so that did not really give me any confidence. As we landed in France, we were greeted by welcome signs written in French and airport staff who spoke to us in French as if we understood what they were saying. As the days passed, I felt lost and confused at every store we visited. Despite being able to speak English, French people typically preferred to speak in their language. Therefore, the language barrier made communication exceptionally challenging there. Another thing to worry about was my hijab and how it turned heads whenever I stepped out of the car or entered a store. People stared and talked in low chatters as I passed by and that made me feel uncomfortable. As a Saudi hijabi woman who did not speak French, I felt that I could not fit in. I tried to ignore those feelings but at every hour, something happened and reminded me of how different I am from the people around me. Although this experience gave me a bit of anxiety and unease, it did teach me an important lesson. The lesson was that we should accept everyone regardless of their different cultures, backgrounds, languages, and appearances. Also, I need to make sure that, before traveling to any country, I put an effort into learning the basics of that country’s language!

My Experience as an Americanized Youth ANONYMOUS

As a kid, I didn’t like speaking Arabic, and I would almost exclusively speak English whenever I could. Because of that, my Arabic was horrendous, which what made me a target for bullying, especially in my younger years. I found it particularly hard to relate to my peers. They used phrases and idioms I couldn’t understand. Talking about interests was hard as well, as they didn’t share any of mine, nor did I share any of theirs. It was an incredibly alienating experience to have felt that way, almost as if I was foreign in my own country. American culture had taken over my childhood and, as a consequence, I had been struggling with my identity as a Saudi for a quite long time. I knew so little about the culture I had been surrounded by my entire life, but found no difficulty resonating with a culture that originated from a country that was thousands of miles away. I would call myself an Americanized youngster. I spent the majority of my days watching American TV shows, picking up on all the phrases, traditions, and culture ‫ــ‬ the whole lot of it. In that time, however, I failed to learn about the Saudi culture ‫ــ‬ the one that ran through my veins. I regret not delving into the sands of this land and examining every granule of history within it. I regret not listening to the songs of my people and to the entrancing strums of the oud that moved the folk of my country. I regret not learning more about the intricacies of my mother tongue, further exploring its depths more than ever before. Though it seems like I have run out of time, I know that I can still learn to cherish the culture that always surrounded me. No amount of external influence can rip me out of my roots. To the culture I once foolishly resented, I stand here now with open arms, ready to embrace your rich traditions and ideologies like I should have years ago. I am a Saudi through and through, and I now know how to be proud of who I am at long last.

My Abbu ANONYMOUS

I'm writing while watching my Abbu (father) happily exploring his new phone ‫ ــــــ‬the gift I gave him. He never cared about buying things for himself, however, he always made sure that his family's needs and wants were fulfilled. Now, I feel compelled to reflect on his life. My Abbu, Muhammad, was twenty years old when he made the most difficult decision in his life. He grew up in a small village in Bangladesh with pleasant memories. He told me about how he and his friends would race to school, hoping to be the first to enter the classroom. They would play traditional folk games such as ha du du, Knamacchi, Chhi-Chattar, and Lukuchuri. They would then return home to eat some delicious food like pulao, bhorta, roshogolla, mishti doi, and many others. I envy him sometimes, wishing I could experience more of my culture as he did. As my Abbu grew older, he noticed my Dada (grandfather) had grown weaker due to his health condition. My Abbu realized then, as he was the eldest son, that he had to take the lead. Two months later, my Abbu was on his way to the airport. With silent tears, he was reminiscing all the moments he had when he was in his beautiful country. He left his Abbu whom he respected the most, his Ma (mother) whom he dearly loved, and his siblings; he had to do this to provide for the family. It was scary but he had to take the first step. “We will be reaching our destination soon, passengers are requested to fasten their seatbelts,” Abbu woke up to the sudden announcement. The realization hit him once again that he was far away from everything he had ever known. My Abbu could not believe that he was standing on the Saudi Arabian soil. Upon his arrival, my Abbu’s childhood friend greeted him with a welcoming smile.

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My Abbu The first thing his friend did was buying my Abbu a cup of Qahwa (Saudi coffee) and a plate of Sukari dates. He loved the combination of coffee and dates and it has become a part of his daily routine since then. He was fascinated by everything he saw through the car window. From the pretty date palm trees to the huge mountains, tall buildings, and friendly people. He noticed a lot of men wearing white garments. He asked his friend curiously: “what is the white garment the man over there is wearing?” His friend replied with a smile: “it is called thobe, their traditional clothing.” “It is beautiful,” my Abbu replied. For most of his lifetime afterwards, he would either wear panjabi (Bangladeshi traditional clothing) or thobe. He had a great time discovering this new world. However, when it came to the language, he faced an issue communicating with others. Because my Abbu was a quick learner, it took him just a year to be fluent in Arabic. His colleagues at work were very great! He realized that the Saudi people seemed to enjoy taking care of their guests as much as his people did back home. Once, one of his colleagues invited him to his house. There, he was introduced to a variety of dishes such as tabbula, kabsa, vine-leaves, and many more. He loved living in Saudi Arabia, even though he felt homesick from time to another.

Poetry

Cultural Diversity BASMAH SHIGDAR

Diversity between cultures might exist, But who are we to reject and protest? Difference is a new colorful experience, Where people can show their unique essence. This line is not a barrier, thus, It should be the thread that ties us. Hand in hand we should be. Embracing the differences between you and me, Along the way, similarities we shall see, Appreciation and interest, if we show, Connection between us will grow. Stronger and stronger we will get If separation, we won’t let.

One World ANONYMOUS

Different cultures, One world we share. Living together, In diversity and peace. Celebrating our customs, Respecting each other, For all the colors of humanity, We are one family.

What is the Colour of Love? ZULAIKHA UMAR EL YAQUB

WHITE. They say white because of how pure it makes the heart seem. YELLOW. They say yellow because it outshines all flaws. PINK. They say pink because of the joy intertwined with it. BROWN. They say brown because of how deep it feels. BLUE. They say blue because it flows like a river not taking heed of the direction. GREEN. They say green because of its serenity. PURPLE. They say purple because of the multiple shades of sacrifices it holds. RED. They say red because of the fierceness that comes with it. BLACK. They say black, They always say black because of all the MAGIC, MYSTERY, and POWER it holds.

On theBrink of Hope SAFIYA KHAN On this boat, in the middle All alone, not a giggle Days have passed without a human No one knows where the winds have gone Sails have stopped, no fluttering Waters have dried, not a drop to drink No food left, not a single bite Sky so plain, no bird, no jet, no kite All I see are the dreams of my past But eyes open, the horizon so vast Drifting slowly, on the same spot All my hope, is it going to be lost? Head on knees, tears all flown Memories, all left to mourn I close my eyes, calm I do feel Is my life done? Can’t I appeal? Sleeping soundly at this midnight Suddenly winds emerge from my right ‘All a dream,’ I say and go to sleep But in my heart, a tiny hope I keep Morning light, is this a dreamland? All around, I see people on land Helping me step out of my boat Feet on sand I’m wearing their coat Cries of joy burst out of me This isn’t heaven nor a dream I see It’s the reality filled with laughter Unlike the scene at that lonely water By that tiny hope I have been rightly guided Now sitting here where I have resided Have learnt my lesson: don’t be hopeless; Always make out something from the mess.

The Beauty of the Night RUDEEN ALMAGHRABI

With the sun’s last goodbye, the moon was then present to illuminate the sky. On the grass I lay, gazing at the stars, there I stayed. An Icy breeze swept by, carrying the aroma of the wild rye. My mind was at peace and unweighted. At the beauty of the night, I was amazed.

Numb MANAL JAN

I prayed for no feelings, And now I have none. There is no in between; No fear and no fun. I asked for no thoughts And no anxiety. Now, my heart has turned to stone. I feel nothing entirely. Now I wonder alone, In my room as I lay, Was the price of happiness A couple sad days? We are mixtures of beautiful And ugly emotions, To feel one is to feel the other, A cruel but natural notion.

Reviews

Zootopia NAWAL HOQUE

Although the characters in Zootopia are animals, the film can help us realize many things we have failed to realize. Zootopia's philosophy is "anyone can be anything", implying that animals do not have to come from a certain family or species to be regarded as a good fit for a certain job. In the film, we witness a bunny named Judy Hopps who aspires to become a cop. Her dream has often been ridiculed because rabbits are tiny creatures. Nick the fox, her companion, has grown up to become a thief since he has been bullied as a kit for being a cunning creature. The film, also, depicts how Nick and Judy have met each other and remained friends despite the fact that Nick is a predator and Judy a prey. They have remained friends while everyone has cornered the "night howlers". If this concept is applied to humans, we may realize how the judgments we form about a certain ethnic group is flawed as it is only based on a couple of repeated behaviours oe stereotypes.

Brave NAFISAH AYUB

Disney princess movies such as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty are considered to be comfort movies for our child selves. However, at maturity, the underlying sexist themes don’t go by unnoticed. It’s the same story of boy meets girl, boy “saves” girl, and then they live happily ever after. However, Brave (2012) completely rewrites the meaning of being a Disney princess. The film follows a 16-year-old tomboy, Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald), who finds solace in archery and adventure, and her strict mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thomson), who disproves of Merida’s mannerisms. Merida discovers that she is betrothed to the son of one of her father’s allies and lashes out as she has no say in this decision. The sons compete against each other for Merida’s hand in marriage, but in an act of retaliation, Merida fights and successfully wins her own hand. However, this doesn’t bode well for her mother; it deepens the rift between the two. Desperate to change her fate, Merida seeks a witch, who twists her words in a typical witch fashion, and turns Merida’s mother into a bear. The film illustrates the journey of Merida and her mother as they somehow communicate with each other to voice their emotions. The film draws inspiration from the director, Brenda Chapman’s own relationship with her daughter creating a realistic and emotional story of a mother-daughter troubled relationship. The story gives us amazing visuals with the new animation style and lovable characters. The mystery adventure and comedy-packed film is sure to be loved by children of all ages. Though it may not hold a candle to other Pixar hits, such as Toy Story and the Incredibles, it is still a movie that can be enjoyed by all. And like a typical Pixar movie fashion, the movie tugs at heartstrings and makes you feel the emotions of the characters with its moving end scene.

Little Women NAJWA HAFIZ

Greta Gerwig is the director of the remake Little Women (2009). The movie does a superb job at staying true to the book’s originality while, at the same time, fitting into today’s pop culture. What is so great about the movie is that Gerwig has shone a light on a story that has stayed true to its 19th-century roots yet remained modern to today’s society at the same time. The spirit of the movie is also youthfully portrayed through its young actors: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Timothée Chalamet. The plot centers around a foursome of distinctly unique sisters: Meg (the responsible one), Beth (the musical one), Amy (the painter), and Jo (the writer). Watching the dynamic of the four sisters is charming and delightful. The movie successfully captures the natural, affectionate, and mischievous essence of a sisterly bond. What I mostly love about this movie is Gerwig’s chronological passage of time throughout the sisters’ lives. This element has made me pay more attention to the movie and allowed some room for curiosity and intellectuality. Not only that, but it has also made the movie highly cinematic and beautiful! Gerwig does a spectacular job at reordering the sequence of events to give the viewers a philosophical and emotional perspective. It has been amusing to watch the four sisters struggle with their identity and become who they have always wanted to be. The theme of the movie centers around the independence of women in society and it has resulted in offering an entertaining artwork that involves intelligence, sentimentality, and awareness.

Effat Ambassadors

Rana Mira Rana Mira believes that “studying abroad is not simply about finding the right university or obtaining a degree, it’s a full experience that can reshape one’s life.” Mira is an Effat alumna who majored in Operations and Information Management and continued her studies in the United Kingdom. Below is the experience she has had from her perspective. My educational journey began in Jeddah, where I studied high school and earned my bachelor’s degree. To get my master’s degree, I moved to the UK right after graduating from Effat University. I didn’t realize how much my character changed until I returned to work in Jeddah. First and foremost, the experience of living independently taught me discipline and time management. Moreover, the new, different lifestyle boosted my confidence, as I was able to get rid of all the negative “what-if’s” and deep down I knew that I would be able to overcome any obstacle. Moreover, this experience did not only give me a new perspective of myself, but of different cultures as well, especially since I was exposed to people from various nationalities and life experiences. Meeting all those people expanded my professional network and enabled me to make lifelong friendships based on our common traits. Despite living thousands of miles away, I know that I can still count on the people I have met in the UK. Finally, I can write a thousand words on how the experience has literally changed my life, but they will not describe how grateful and thankful I am to have gone through this journey.

Sara Niyazi Sara Niyazi is an Effat alumna whose major was Electrical and Computer Engineering. Below is her story with cultural diversity from her perspective. Back in 2016, I spent the most incredible semester at Duke University as I was awarded a study abroad scholarship from Effat University. It was a truly life changing experience. When I arrived, I was already familiar with the culture there since I have spent most of my childhood in the US. Studying and living at Duke were definitely a new yet enriching experience because of the diverse community, the variety of activities and courses, and the excellent education. I had a lot of concerns at first about the living situation - especially since I knew I would be sharing a dorm with a complete stranger. However, fortunately, my roommate, Alexandra, was truly the best roommate I could have asked for! Wanamaker, the dormitory I lived in, was great as well. What I liked most in it was the wellness programs they provided. The workload at the Pratt School of Engineering, at Duke, was no joke. I felt lost and overwhelmed at the beginning especially since I was, also, living independently for the first time ever. It didn’t take me long, however, to create my own routine. There were so many unforgettable moments like rushing to the orientation alongside students from different countries whose names I forgot right after we were dismissed, late night conversations and nonstop laughter with friends in the dorm study room, the cool 3D printer that I used for one of my projects while I was able to watch the whole process on my laptop, our trip to the Duke’s SMiF lab where we had to dress in clean room gear (full bodysuit, mask, goggles, shoe covers), the spontaneous 2 a.m. meals that I had with my friends at the 24-hour dorm café and many more. That semester was both challenging and incredibly rewarding. I am so glad that I went through this experience because what I got out of it was far more than I could have ever expected. It broadened my horizons, built my character from many aspects, and gave me memories that I will cherish forever. I am very grateful for this opportunity; I honestly wouldn’t be the person I am today if it was not for it.

Sama Kinsara Sama Kinsara is an Effat alumna who majored in Cinematic Arts and has studied one of her semesters abroad. Kinsara shares her experience in the following paragraphs. In 2019, I had the opportunity to travel abroad to study a semester in the Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea. As expected, I was excited. It was a completely different country and my first time ever living alone. However, there was a fleeting feeling of fear and anxiety considering that I didn’t know what to expect at all. When I arrived in Seoul, I was first shocked by the freezing weather (4°C) as I just came from Jeddah in what would the coldest temperature reach around 20-17°C. Although I wasn’t able to sleep because of the unbearable cold weather, I was certain that I would eventually adapt. Contrary to popular belief, Korea wasn’t a K-pop and K-drama dream land. People there were very different than how the media portrayed them. I definitely experienced culture shock because whenever I would innocently smile at strangers, I noticed them looking annoyed and not smiling back. I wasn’t used to the reserved nature of the Koreans. Of course, not all Koreans were reserved but, I did struggle quite a lot to adapt. Now, the academics were a completely different story. I used to cry tears of joy whenever I submitted a minor assignment because of how difficult it was. It was a very competitive atmosphere; I constantly felt the need to prove myself. On the bright side, the food was mouth-watering. It was a little hard to find halal food but it was always worth it. If there’s anything I miss the most about Korea it would be the delicious food. Even their convenience stores had a lot of different items that you could pick from. Korea was also very safe. I was able to take walks after 12 a.m. with ease and without being scared. Studying abroad was the best decision I made. I got the chance to not only experience another culture but to also know myself better. I came out of it as a more mature, more understanding, more enriched and more knowledgeable individual. Traveling abroad is very rewarding and I highly recommend everybody to give it a try.

Lujain Jan Lujain Jan is an Effat alumna who majored in Supply Chain Management and studied one of her semesters abroad. The following paragraphs show the experience she has had from her perspective. In late 2019, I had the privilege of being awarded the study abroad scholarship from Effat University. Amongst the broad selection of universities, I picked Sydney, Australia as my destination, and the University of Sydney as my university. To many, my choice might have seemed unpopular. However, I purposely chose Australia as it was a country that I had never been to nor had I known anybody in. With a high level of enthusiasm, I planned for every detail pertaining to my arrival, but disregarded an integral aspect that I had never thought I would be a victim of: culture shock. Within the first month of my arrival, I found the little differences irritating: the light switches turning on/off the other way, the great population of people who would be seen walking barefoot on public ground, the shocking culture of gender-neutral bathrooms being the norm, the lack of air conditioning in public areas and accommodations, and most of all the Aussie slang that was challenging to catch up to; it was a nightmare! To say the least, independent living was not as easy as I pictured it to be. Normal tasks that students my age managed swiftly like laundry/cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping all whilst studying and maintaining good grades were not easy; I could not fathom how that was possible at first. Once I wrapped my head around the concept of ‘expectation versus reality,’ I was able to come to terms with building my own routine gradually. I started by keeping up my momentum in studying and slowly building up the task list accordingly. Three months later, I managed to build myself a schedule and grow accustomed to my responsibilities – I took on additional tasks such as serving at the university’s library and working on a part time basis at a farm house nearby. If I were asked about the benefits I learnt from my time abroad, I would say that it shaped my character and gave me a transparent picture of who I was and what I personally stood for. It motivated me to be social and get integrated into the rich melting pot of different cultures. During my eight months in Sydney, I came across over 30 different nationalities, learnt about their cultures, worked with some, and prepared projects and presentations with many. I noticed that by surrounding myself with people, I was greatly enriching my life. Throughout my experience, I became fond of my roots and appreciated the differences in every person I met. I developed a deep connection to my mother tongue and a keen interest to the different languages surrounding me as well. If I could describe my experience in one word, it would be ‘wholesome,’ as it gave me a new outlook on life: how the world should be seen from multiple angles in order to be fully acknowledged for the beauty it possesses.

What's New?

College of Humanities WHAT'S NEW?

The English and Translation Department launched the English and Translation Student Association in Fall 2021. The Psychology Department held its 3rd Biennial International Psychology Conference: Resilience & Psychological Wellbeing of Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The English and Translation student, Tamara Felemban, won "Best Presentation" at the Undergraduate Scientific Research Forum. The Translation Faculty and graduate students attended the first Translation Forum, which was held at The Ministry of Education in Riyadh. A MoU with Northeastern University's Social Impact Lab was signed after the successful launch of the Global Philanthropy Project.

College ofBusiness WHAT'S NEW?

Trips to Petromin, Al-Nahdi, Halawani Bros, and Abdel Raouf Khalil Museum were organized by IEOM Club for business students. Also, IEOM Club has organized various events at Effat like the Unilever Career talk and the Life-After-Graduation talk by Ameen Al-Raffah and Suhail Shami, respectively. Dr. Rozina Shaheen, an Associate Professor in ECoB, has been selected to be one of the presenters in the ICEE 2022 (the International Conference and Exhibition for Education).

College of Engineering WHAT'S NEW?

Raghad Zarei, a Computer Science student and the president of the Effat Toastmasters Club, won 2nd place in SATAC’22 (Saudi Arabian Toastmasters Annual Conference). Rawabn Asfour and Hatem Atlam, Energy Engineering students, won 1st place in the COVID-19 Competition that took place in the 11th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management which was held in Singapore on March 7-11th, 2021. Sadeem Al Kinani, an Energy Engineering student, won the ‘Best Conference Paper’ in the 6th International Conference on Green Energy and Applications that was held in Singapore on March 4-6th, 2022.

College of Architecture WHAT'S NEW?

The College of Architecture held their 6th Memaryat International Conference ‘Cites of the Future: Challenges and Opportunities’ on February 9th & 10th, 2022. Two of Effat alumnae were among the keynote speakers: Alanod Alshaikh and Salwa Samargandi. Also, the college organized their annual Design Expo ‘Sustainable Design: Between Creativity and Applicability’ on April 11th, 2022. The Cinematic Arts Department held their 9th showreel (Effat Student Film Festival): Surprise the Senses, on May 10-12th, 2022.

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