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Arabic Instructor Sought for Chicago College

Lake Forest College is seeking an Arabic Language Instructor to teach the first year of Arabic language: Arabic 110 in fall 2010 and Arabic 112 in spring 2011, one course per semester, plus advanced tutorials as needed. Candidates must hold at least the Master’s degree in Arabic language or a related field. Teaching experience is … Continued

Music Video Bridges Arabic and Deaf Cultures Video Premiere and Panel Discussion Feb. 22, at Madonna University

A unique music video produced in the Franciscan Studios at Madonna University transcends all language barriers to inspire, entertain and tug the heartstrings of people from many cultures simultaneously. Featuring Tunisian-born singer/songwriter Ridha Ibrahim and Madonna University sign language student Kaitlyn Mann, Kan Ya Makan or Once Upon a Time will premiere at Madonna University, … Continued

Qatar Initiative to Increase Arabic Content on Internet

In a major initiative at increasing the Arabic content on the Internet, Qatar intends to develop digital archives of significant Arabic texts for online distribution by 2015, ictQATAR secretary general Hessa al-Jaber has said. “In addition, we will be offering a grant program to individuals and organisations that develop digital media in Arabic,” she said … Continued

Arab/Muslim Radio Talk Show Hosts Combine Broadcasts to Link Arab, Muslim and Mainstream Audiences in Dearborn and Chicago

Radio talk show hosts Laila alhusinni in Dearborn and Ray Hanania in Chicago announced they will be combine their weekday radio shows to create one simulcast every Friday to link audiences in both cities and regions. alHusinni is the host of “Good Morning Michigan” which broadcasts Monday, Wednesday thru Friday on WNZK 690 AM Radio … Continued

Arabs Push for Arabic to be Official WTO Language

Arab members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are pushing for Arabic to be made a fourth official language of the global trade body, diplomats and officials said Tuesday. But the heavy cost of translation, interpreting and extra printing involved in adding Arabic to the three current official languages — English, French and Spanish — … Continued

Debkeh Dance Class Debuts at the Arab American National Museum

It’s easy, fun, great exercise and you don’t need a partner! The AANM is offering debkeh dance classes for children and adults, beginning in late February. Debkeh is a traditional folk dance from the Levant region of the Arab World, a dance of community often performed at weddings and other joyous occasions. Dancer/choreographer Suha Farhoud, … Continued

ADC Michigan Announces Winners of 11th Annual MLK Scholarship Contest

Under the auspices of the American-Arab Center for Civil and Human Rights (ACCHR), ADC Michigan is pleased to announce the winners of its 11th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Contest, which was open to all Arab and Chaldean American high school seniors in Michigan. This year’s honorees are: 1st Place Award Winner: –Diab Ali- … Continued

Dubai: University Graduate Wins White House Internship

Tahmina said she was overwhelmed when she first found out that her application was successful. “But now I’m getting used to the idea. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime really.” Tahmina Mahdi, 19, is a prime example of how seizing opportunities can pay huge dividends. In a couple of days the American University of Sharjah … Continued

Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN)-Committed to Serving University Lebanese Clubs, Students and Alumni

The Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) was established in July 2007 in response to an over-whelming need to foster positive relationships between existing University Lebanese Clubs (ULC), their student members and alumni. The LCN board invites all ULCs to join and benefit from this organization by visiting the official LCN website at www.myLCN.org. The foremost purpose … Continued

2010 Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Accepting Applications

The 2010 Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship is open for applications. Several scholarships are available at $1,000 each. Eligibility is for college students classified as a junior, senior or enrolled in Graduate School (submit letter of Graduate School acceptance). Must be attending college in the 2009-10 academic year, majoring in Mass Communications, Journalism, Radio, … Continued

Education Reform in Morocco to Improve Universities

As part of a four-year “emergency plan” to overhaul the education sector, the Moroccan government has signed DH12.6bn (€1.1bn) in new agreements to improve the quality of its universities. This extra investment comes as the country seeks to meet its UN Millennium Development Goals by 2015. At the beginning of October, HM King Mohamed IV … Continued

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