AUK Academic Showcase

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. The two-day event showcased advertising productions, musical performances, art demonstrations, theatre displays, and academic presentations in various fields and disciplines. Faculty members contributed by making presentations in their relevant fields of expertise, in an attempt to show students a glimpse of what those fields encompass and help them identify their academic interests.

In his opening speech, AUK Interim President, Dr. Nizar Hamzeh, stressed the importance of the Academic Showcase as a reaffirmation of "our commitment to excellence in teaching and research." According to Dr. Hamzeh, the showcase aims to provide the students with "experience that will be useful in furthering their education and careers," and to "allow the campus community to experience the varied scholarly and creative interests of our students."

The Academic Showcase is held on a regular basis as a celebration of the AUK mission to "foster an environment encouraging critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership."

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 7th May 2013