AUB Alumni Weekend!

North American Regional Gathering

November 12 to 14, 2010
Four Points By Sheraton
3200 Boardwalk Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734.996.0600

Friday, November 12
6:30-8:30 pm: Welcoming Reception

Saturday, November 13
9:00 am -10:00 am: Registration (continental breakfast)

10:00 am -12:00 pm: Welcome: WAAAUB President Makkawi
Followed by: "All about WAAAUB – news and views"
Hear what’s new with your association and what’s planned for the future. The Board of Directors and Standing Committees have been busy with full agendas of activities.

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm: Luncheon

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Panel Discussion "AUB made me"
Alumni of various professional backgrounds and generations will reflect on how the University influenced their lives.

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm: WAAAUB North American Chapters Roundtable Discussion
A forum for WAAAUB chapters in North America to exchange ideas about events, community involvement, and outreach strategies that will help build strong and effective chapter networks. All are welcome.

7.30 pm for 8.00 pm until 11.00PM: North American Gathering Dinner
Reception followed by brief program , dinner and live Arabic musical entertainment.

Welcome and opening remarks from the Michigan Chapter, WAAAUB President Ambassador Khalil Makkawi, and AUB President Peter F. Dorman. The keynote speaker will be James Zogby, President of the Arab American Institute and author of the recently published book, Arab Voices.

Sunday, November 14
10:00 am – 11:30 am: WAAAUB wrap up session
A review of the information covered during the previous day’s sessions and plans for the future.

11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Farewell Brunch

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Arab American National Museum Tour
The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI is offering free tours to members of our group.

Annual Souk and Olive Harvest Celebration

The Jerusalem Fund
2425 Virginia Ave, NW
Washington
202.338.1958

Saturday, December 11
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enjoy an afternoon of music, coffee, food and the sales of textiles, pottery, jewelry and gifts from North Africa and the Middle East. Celebrate the annual olive harvest in Palestine and support Palestinian farmers by purchasing bottles of fair trade extra virgin olive oil imported from Palestine.

This event is free and open to the public.

From the Front Lines of the Palestinian Popular Struggle

The Palestine Center invites you to a briefing with Joseph Dana journalist, blogger and filmmaker.

Tuesday November 9
12:30 to 2:00

The Palestine Center

Watch this event live from anywhere in the world.

Click here to RSVP!

Joseph Dana, who covers the regular protests and their repression, will discuss being on the front lines of the Palestinian popular struggle.

Stay connected with the events of the Palestine Center even if you cannot make it to Washington. You can see the events live here. You can also view the video of this and all other Palestine Center events shortly after they take place.

View the videos of previous events online by clicking here.

ADC to Honor Helen Thomas

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) will host a gala in honor of the great Helen Thomas.

Thursday, November 18, 2010
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road
Washington, DC 20008

Please join in the celebration honoring Helen’s dedicated service to our country as a journalism trailblazer and her legendary front row coverage of the White House for more than sixty years.

Helen covered every US President since President Kennedy. Helen served as President of the Women's National Press Club, was the first woman officer of the National Press Club and was the first woman officer of the White House Correspondents Association and served as its first woman president.

Become a sponsor of this special celebration or purchase individual tickets.

For more information, please call the ADC at 202.244.2990 or email nmohamad@adc.org

Arab-US Relations: Going Where?

19th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference

Arab-US Relations: Going Where?

Thursday, October 21 and Friday, 22, 2010
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

Registration

Confirmed Speakers

For more information, contact Mr. Pat Mancino, Vice President and Director of Development, 202.293.6466, Pat@ncusar.org

ARABS GONE WILD!!!

The "Arabs Gone Wild" Tour is going back on the road this fall with an 8 city tour!

After sold out shows this past spring in DC, San Francisco, Anaheim, and LA, they are now heading to Sacramento (9/16), Seattle (9/18), Portland (9/19), NYC (10/2), Boston (10/9), Toronto (10/16), Dallas (11/5) and Houston (11/6)!

The tour stars internationally known comedy headliners Dean Obeidallah, Maysoon Zayid and Aron Kader. Plus joining the shows in each city will be some very funny special guest comedians!

The tour is produced by Live Nation in association with the NY Arab-American Comedy festival. For full details, see http://www.arabsgonewild.com/

September 16 - Sacramento, California at The Punchline Comedy Club-
7:30 PM
Tickets http://www.livenation.com/Punch-Line-Comedy-Club-Sacramento-tickets-Sacramento/venue/229428
Special guests; Eman Morgan, Sammy Obeid and Bashar Zikoor

September 18 - Seattle, Washington at The Triple Door
Two shows: 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Tickets avail at www.thetripledoor.net or box office 206.838.4333
Please note: The 7:00 show will be all ages and the 10:00 show will be 21+ due to liquor license.
Special guest: Fahim Anwar

September 19 - Portland, Oregon at The Aladdin Theater
7:30 pm
Tickets: http://www.aladdin-theater.com/
Special guest: Jimmy Goson

October 2 - New York City at Town Hall
Arab comedians will be taking over a Broadway theater for the first time ever!
http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
Special Guests: Joe Derosa plus Said Durrah, Baha Khalil, and Mohamed Mohamed

October 9 - Boston at The Wilbur Theater
7:00 PM
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100449799B98243?artistid=1388435&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=51
Special Guest: Eman

October 16 - Toronto, Canada at The Queen Elizabeth Theater
8:00 PM
http://www.queenelizabeththeatre.ca/
Special Guest: Ali Hassan and Eman

November 5 - Dallas, Texas at The House of Blues
http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/dallas/
Special guests: Omar Elba and Aaron Aryanpour

November 6 - Houston, Texas at The House of Blues
http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/houston/
Special guests: Omar Elba and Baha Khalil

*Special guests are subject to change

http://www.arabsgonewild.com/

Middle Eastern Women and Kids for Print Ad

Taylor Royall Casting is in need of Middle Eastern women with kids age 2-4 and Caucasian women with kids age 4 or younger for a print shoot for the USDA. The shoot is to promote healthy eating habits and lifestyles. They are casting asap and the shoot will be between September 20-24. To submit, please email agents@taylorroyall.com with your name, your child's name and age, and recent photos of both of you.