AUK Hosts 3rd Annual Alumni Reception

The Office of Alumni Affairs at the American University of Kuwait hosted its Third Annual Alumni Reception at the Liberal Arts Auditorium. The reception commemorated past Alumni and inaugurated the class of 2009 into the Alumni Program. Alumni and guests heard speeches from Mr. Ernest Conklin, Executive Director of Finance & Administration and Dana H. Taqi '07, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs. The speakers concentrated on the importance of Alumni as life-long members, involved in the ongoing life of their institution, Ms. Taqi '07 added, "When you first entered these doors back when you were just starting your college years, you learned that there was much more to University life than books and tests. You thought about the possibilities the future held for you and you sought out to become the well-rounded individuals you are today. You are all AUK members for life and we will always be the family you come home to after a long journey."

The Alumni guest speaker for the evening was Fatmah Al-Qadfan, former Vice-President of SGA and the first Kuwaiti to receive a Fulbright award to teach Arabic in the United States who shared her experience as a Fulbrighter with her alma mater.

The evening concluded with a ceremonial cutting of the cake by members of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Jawad Behbehani and Mr. Samer Khanachet, followed by a dinner.
The Alumni Reception serves as an opportunity for social networking, highlighting achievements of Alums and maintaining an ongoing relationship between the University and its Alumni.

Auk hosts 3rd annual alumni reception

Mr. Ernest Conklin, Executive Director of Finance & Administration

Auk hosts 3rd annual alumni reception