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15, Dec 2022
AUK HR Department Launches New Career Portal
AUK Human Resources (HR) Department has officially launched a new career portal managed by the region-leading Applicant Tracking System (ATS) provider, Talentera. This is in line with the HR Department’s digital transformation initiative and Employer of Choice strategic goal.
ATS is a recruitment platform that helps streamline the hiring process for an organization from beginning to end. It handles tasks such as posting job openings to multiple job boards, storing applicant data, and screening applications for potential matches.
Each feature of an ATS is designed to improve the hiring process for both recruiters and candidates. Built-in communication channels and automated email reminders help recruiters communicate with candidates more consistently, which in turn helps candidates feel more connected and informed throughout the process.
HR senior director, Paul Bassil, expressed his enthusiasm towards the launch of the platform, “A new era of manpower management has begun, and I look forward to the AUK community being a part of it. Through this brand-new initiative, the process of applying and following up on job applications at AUK will be made more efficient, transparent, and accurate. The journey for the applicants and the recruiters will be enjoyable and in line with the equal employment opportunity standard.”
The HR Department is consistent in their efforts to provide high quality services to its existing and potential employees. The launch of this new career portal is indicative of their ongoing dedication to improving AUK’s workplace culture.
ATS is a recruitment platform that helps streamline the hiring process for an organization from beginning to end. It handles tasks such as posting job openings to multiple job boards, storing applicant data, and screening applications for potential matches.
Each feature of an ATS is designed to improve the hiring process for both recruiters and candidates. Built-in communication channels and automated email reminders help recruiters communicate with candidates more consistently, which in turn helps candidates feel more connected and informed throughout the process.
HR senior director, Paul Bassil, expressed his enthusiasm towards the launch of the platform, “A new era of manpower management has begun, and I look forward to the AUK community being a part of it. Through this brand-new initiative, the process of applying and following up on job applications at AUK will be made more efficient, transparent, and accurate. The journey for the applicants and the recruiters will be enjoyable and in line with the equal employment opportunity standard.”
The HR Department is consistent in their efforts to provide high quality services to its existing and potential employees. The launch of this new career portal is indicative of their ongoing dedication to improving AUK’s workplace culture.
HR senior director, Paul Bassil
13, Dec 2022
AUK Professor Rita Merheb Showcases Products in Sixth Edition of Art3f International Contemporary Art Fair
Professor Rita Merheb, assistant professor of graphic design at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), participated and showcased her products in the sixth edition of Art3F International Contemporary Art Fair in Brussels, Belgium.
The Art3F is an annual international contemporary art fair held in various cities across Europe. Showcased in the exhibition was Professor Merheb’s “Moua’ayada Collection,” a set of ten plates with ten distinctive yet similar and cohesive designs. Each plate is adorned with a different message and written in Kufi style, filling the outer edge of each plate in a stylish and innovative design.
Professor Merheb developed this design using a complicated and creative technique that makes use of the rigidity and straightness of Kufi type to create an eye-catching organic and rounded design.
Reflecting upon the exhibition, Professor Merheb highlighted how the art fair proved to be an invaluable experience, “Taking part in this group exhibition in which artists and designers participate from all over the world did not only mean that I was sharing my work and my techniques with them and shedding light on the beauty of Arabic type—including how it can be fused with product design—but, it was also communicating with other artists and documenting as much of their work as possible. This, for sure, was a huge opportunity for me to get a front-row view of the continuously evolving art scene in Europe and around the world. This by itself was an eye-opening learning experience for me, which I have benefited from personally, and will benefit my students by bringing all those findings into my classes.”
Professor Merheb’s participation in this international contemporary art fair is a testament to AUK’s high standard of education. AUK’s faculty continue to promote academic excellence, instilling values of professionalism and lifelong learning in students.
The Art3F is an annual international contemporary art fair held in various cities across Europe. Showcased in the exhibition was Professor Merheb’s “Moua’ayada Collection,” a set of ten plates with ten distinctive yet similar and cohesive designs. Each plate is adorned with a different message and written in Kufi style, filling the outer edge of each plate in a stylish and innovative design.
Professor Merheb developed this design using a complicated and creative technique that makes use of the rigidity and straightness of Kufi type to create an eye-catching organic and rounded design.
Reflecting upon the exhibition, Professor Merheb highlighted how the art fair proved to be an invaluable experience, “Taking part in this group exhibition in which artists and designers participate from all over the world did not only mean that I was sharing my work and my techniques with them and shedding light on the beauty of Arabic type—including how it can be fused with product design—but, it was also communicating with other artists and documenting as much of their work as possible. This, for sure, was a huge opportunity for me to get a front-row view of the continuously evolving art scene in Europe and around the world. This by itself was an eye-opening learning experience for me, which I have benefited from personally, and will benefit my students by bringing all those findings into my classes.”
Professor Merheb’s participation in this international contemporary art fair is a testament to AUK’s high standard of education. AUK’s faculty continue to promote academic excellence, instilling values of professionalism and lifelong learning in students.
Professor Rita Merheb’s “Moua’ayada Collection"
Assistant professor of graphic design, professor Rita Merheb
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12, Dec 2022
AUK Arabic Debate Club Participates in Sixth National Debate Competition
AUK Arabic Debate Club secured a ranking of fifth place in the National Debate Competition. Held at the Australian University, AUK competed against 19 teams from local universities.
Representing AUK in the competition were students Suoud AlAzmi, Salem Alzuayer, Adnan Alnaser, Mujtaba Dhiyaa alddeen, Husain Alshatti, and Muneerah Buqrais. The contestants were scored based on the articulation and development of their arguments and fluency in which they spoke.
The Arabic Debate Club is led by Dr.Khitam Al-Khouli, associate professor of Arabic at AUK. As the club’s faculty advisor, she expressed her pride towards the students, “We are proud of the team's excellent performance and wish them all the best and success in the upcoming debates!”
AUK advocates for the participation and involvement of students in a wide range of events and competitions which contribute towards their holistic experience at the University.
Representing AUK in the competition were students Suoud AlAzmi, Salem Alzuayer, Adnan Alnaser, Mujtaba Dhiyaa alddeen, Husain Alshatti, and Muneerah Buqrais. The contestants were scored based on the articulation and development of their arguments and fluency in which they spoke.
The Arabic Debate Club is led by Dr.Khitam Al-Khouli, associate professor of Arabic at AUK. As the club’s faculty advisor, she expressed her pride towards the students, “We are proud of the team's excellent performance and wish them all the best and success in the upcoming debates!”
AUK advocates for the participation and involvement of students in a wide range of events and competitions which contribute towards their holistic experience at the University.
AUK participants
11, Dec 2022
AUK Communication and Media Students Visit Flyworld Luxury
The Communication and Media Department at AUK arranged a fieldtrip to Flyworld Luxury, an office launched by Jobin International Group that incorporates both offline and online business strategies for the travel and tourism industry. Dr. Mohammed Akbar, associate professor of communication, accompanied the students and planned the trip for those enrolled in his Principles of Advertising and Public Relations course.
The students became well-acquainted with Flyworld Luxury and their staff. Jobin International Managing Director, Mr. Jobin John, was also in attendance. He discussed with students the concept of mixing both offline and online experiences with customers to offer a one-stop solution for all their travel and touristic needs.
Students also familiarized themselves with the facilities in Flyworld Luxury. This includes the state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology that uses VR integrated techniques to offer aspiring travelers the opportunity to experience their travel destination.
Field trips as such that integrate a multidisciplinary approach give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge outside the classroom and gain experiences that will aid them in implementing their coursework material.
The students became well-acquainted with Flyworld Luxury and their staff. Jobin International Managing Director, Mr. Jobin John, was also in attendance. He discussed with students the concept of mixing both offline and online experiences with customers to offer a one-stop solution for all their travel and touristic needs.
Students also familiarized themselves with the facilities in Flyworld Luxury. This includes the state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology that uses VR integrated techniques to offer aspiring travelers the opportunity to experience their travel destination.
Field trips as such that integrate a multidisciplinary approach give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge outside the classroom and gain experiences that will aid them in implementing their coursework material.
General photos from the trip
07, Dec 2022
AUK CCE to Host Panel Discussion in Partnership with GATES Group
The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at AUK will be holding a panel discussion with the GATES Group in the AUK theatre. The University will be accommodating conference attendees on December 12, 2022.
The conference, titled “Roadmap to Sustainable Quality in Healthcare Through Education, Digitalization & Accreditation,” aims to discuss how major healthcare players, whether regulators, payors, or providers, can better cooperate and develop their business model towards a value-based patient-centric model.
Panel discussion topics include the Kuwaiti healthcare system transition towards managed care, value-based reimbursement, hospitals’ experience with accreditation, change management for integrated quality, health management education, supporting quality management with digital solutions, and the roadmap for getting and sustaining accreditation.
Joining the panel discussion is GATES Group representative, Dr. Adel Olleik; Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) representative, Mr. Ali Al Hendal; and MGS representative, Mr. Assem Rashidi. Moderating the panel discussion is GATES Group Consultancy Services Director, Mr. Samer Hanna.
Attending the conference are senior representatives from Gulf Insurance Group - Kuwait, the first insurance company to lead the life and health insurance business in the local market; MGS, a leader in providing specialized enterprise IT and business solutions and consultancy services; and GATES Group, a regional growth and development company that helps healthcare organizations and professionals solve problems related to policy, performance, operations, quality, and finance with a people-centric approach. Also attending are senior representatives from AUK, private hospitals, and other valuable stakeholders.
The conference will be a great opportunity for conference attendees to expand their knowledge on important topics that revolve around sustainability, education, and digitalization. To register, please visit the following link: https://www.research.net/r/DQD39XF
As part of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), CCE has been recognized as a successful and leading professional development center in Kuwait. Listed as an approved training center at the Civil Service Commission and endorsed by PAAET, CCE has been offering a range of internationally certified professional development programs in leadership, management, business, finance and accounting, human resources, technology, language, teaching, and self-development.
The conference, titled “Roadmap to Sustainable Quality in Healthcare Through Education, Digitalization & Accreditation,” aims to discuss how major healthcare players, whether regulators, payors, or providers, can better cooperate and develop their business model towards a value-based patient-centric model.
Panel discussion topics include the Kuwaiti healthcare system transition towards managed care, value-based reimbursement, hospitals’ experience with accreditation, change management for integrated quality, health management education, supporting quality management with digital solutions, and the roadmap for getting and sustaining accreditation.
Joining the panel discussion is GATES Group representative, Dr. Adel Olleik; Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) representative, Mr. Ali Al Hendal; and MGS representative, Mr. Assem Rashidi. Moderating the panel discussion is GATES Group Consultancy Services Director, Mr. Samer Hanna.
Attending the conference are senior representatives from Gulf Insurance Group - Kuwait, the first insurance company to lead the life and health insurance business in the local market; MGS, a leader in providing specialized enterprise IT and business solutions and consultancy services; and GATES Group, a regional growth and development company that helps healthcare organizations and professionals solve problems related to policy, performance, operations, quality, and finance with a people-centric approach. Also attending are senior representatives from AUK, private hospitals, and other valuable stakeholders.
The conference will be a great opportunity for conference attendees to expand their knowledge on important topics that revolve around sustainability, education, and digitalization. To register, please visit the following link: https://www.research.net/r/DQD39XF
As part of the American University of Kuwait (AUK), CCE has been recognized as a successful and leading professional development center in Kuwait. Listed as an approved training center at the Civil Service Commission and endorsed by PAAET, CCE has been offering a range of internationally certified professional development programs in leadership, management, business, finance and accounting, human resources, technology, language, teaching, and self-development.
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GATES Group logo
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Event poster (Click on the image for the PDF)
06, Dec 2022
AUK Students Secure First and Second Place in K-Tech Conference in Category of Best Poster Award
AUK College of Business and Economics (CBE) students participated in the Small and Medium Enterprises in Kuwait: Opportunities and Challenges Conference 2022 hosted by Kuwait Technical College (K-Tech). The conference aims to bring together decision-makers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and other experts to create an encouraging business environment, and develop open and comprehensive practices to support small and medium enterprises.
Among 400 participants in the conference, the AUK students presented and discussed their posters; they secured first and second place in the category of Best Poster Award. The first-place poster was titled, “The Moderating Effect of Social Demographics on the Relationship Between Affective Learning Outcomes and Academic Performances in Private Universities in Kuwait Post-Pandemic: Pilot Research.” This poster was presented by Donia Al-Ghouhari, Farah Al-Saleem, Jasem Abul-Rahim, and Moustafa El-Garawany.
The second-place poster was presented by Mubarak Alhajiri, Osamah Alharbi, and Usamah Aljadi. The poster was on the “effect of customer orientation and technology orientation on digital transformation capability of banking sector operational performance in Kuwait.” Both projects were supervised by Dr. Ahmad Alsaber, AUK assistant professor of management, for the students’ management capstone class.
Additionally, Dr. Naeemah Al-Kharafi, AUK assistant professor of management, also presented her academic paper at the conference. Her paper, titled, “Comparison Between Sponsored and Non-Sponsored Regarding Personal Administrative Factors for SMEs from Kuwait During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” included questionnaires distributed to more than 4,000 entrepreneurs and business owners in Kuwait and 948 responses that were obtained from participants and analyzed.
AUK is committed to creating an enlightened and progressive education culture, cultivating a community of scholars and students who benefit from the experiences the University offers them.
Among 400 participants in the conference, the AUK students presented and discussed their posters; they secured first and second place in the category of Best Poster Award. The first-place poster was titled, “The Moderating Effect of Social Demographics on the Relationship Between Affective Learning Outcomes and Academic Performances in Private Universities in Kuwait Post-Pandemic: Pilot Research.” This poster was presented by Donia Al-Ghouhari, Farah Al-Saleem, Jasem Abul-Rahim, and Moustafa El-Garawany.
The second-place poster was presented by Mubarak Alhajiri, Osamah Alharbi, and Usamah Aljadi. The poster was on the “effect of customer orientation and technology orientation on digital transformation capability of banking sector operational performance in Kuwait.” Both projects were supervised by Dr. Ahmad Alsaber, AUK assistant professor of management, for the students’ management capstone class.
Additionally, Dr. Naeemah Al-Kharafi, AUK assistant professor of management, also presented her academic paper at the conference. Her paper, titled, “Comparison Between Sponsored and Non-Sponsored Regarding Personal Administrative Factors for SMEs from Kuwait During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” included questionnaires distributed to more than 4,000 entrepreneurs and business owners in Kuwait and 948 responses that were obtained from participants and analyzed.
AUK is committed to creating an enlightened and progressive education culture, cultivating a community of scholars and students who benefit from the experiences the University offers them.
First place winning students. From left: Moustafa El-Garawany, Dr. Ahmad Alsaber, and Donia Al-Gouhari
AUK group. From left: Farah Al-Saleem, Donia Al-Gouhari, Jassim Hesham, Mustafa El-Garawany, and Dr. Ahmad Alsaber
Second place winning team. From left: Osamah Alharbi, Mubarak Alhajiri, and Dr. Ahmad Alsaber
College of Business and Economics (CBE) conference faculty participants. From left: Dr. Mariam AlSabah, Dr. Naeemah Alkhurafi, Dr. Sarah AlShamali, and Dr. Ahmad Alsaber
04, Dec 2022
AUK Graduates Class of 2022
AUK held its graduation commencement for the class of 2022 on Monday, 28th November conferring the degrees on 510 graduates—185 of which were from the College of Arts and Sciences, 131 from the College of Business and Economics, and 194 from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Amongst the 2022 cohort, 8 graduates were awarded highest honors (summa cum laude), 25 awarded high honors (magna cum laude), and 40 awarded honors (cum laude).
Held at The Arena in 360 Mall, the graduation ceremony was attended by Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, founder and chair of AUK's Board of Trustees, members of the AUK board of trustees, diplomats, dignitaries, and the parents of this year's graduates.
Following the national anthem and the Holy Quran recitation, AUK president, Dr. Rawda Awwad gave a speech where she explained the benefits that a liberal arts education has had on the graduates, “Our students today embraced AUK’s liberal arts values in every respect. No matter what major they will graduate with today, every single one of them will be able to respond to the global challenges that require individuals to be original, resourceful, imaginative, inspirational, and innovative. Our students embody these qualities and will pursue their futures gracefully and, above all, with a sense of humility and care.”
This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager of VISA for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and member of AUK’s board of trustees was selected by Forbes as the top 50 most powerful businesswomen in the Middle East. In her keynote address, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar inspired the graduates to pursue continuous learning to seize all opportunities in an ever-changing world, “Replace fear with curiosity and keep asking questions. Keep on learning. I can’t stress how important this is. We live in a knowledge-based economy and it’s changing faster than anything we’ve ever seen before. The opportunities ahead are incredible. There is AI, intergalactic exploration, sustainability, web3, you name it. Every field is changing. Be bold and grab the opportunities that are out there. It can be a scary thought, to do something different, do something new. And that’s okay. It is about dealing with it and giving yourself the ability to say ‘you know what? I don’t have to have all the answers right now. I have to be okay with that. I will be bold, and I will get it done.’”
Following the keynote address, AUK’s dean of student affairs, Ms. Hala Al-Abdulrazzaq announced the class valedictorian, Ahmad Aldulaie who earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering with a 3.96 GPA. He supplemented his studies at AUK with programming courses that helped him win “Best Project Award” at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences spring 2022 capstone exhibition. During his speech, Ahmad addressed his peers and reflected upon their effort and dedication, “While our experiences during university years may differ, we are all able to stand here and celebrate our victory today because we had a goal in mind that we wanted to achieve no matter the odds which was to complete our bachelor’s degree, to become leaders in our respective fields, to have a significant impact on our society. Therefore, I remind you and myself that today does not mark an end, it marks the beginning of our next adventure, where we utilize the tools and skills that AUK equipped us with to achieve our goals and dreams.”
The event then proceeded to the part of the ceremony most anticipated by the students—the distribution of their earned degrees. Upon the recommendations of the deans – Dr. Ali Charara, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Ralph Palliam, Dean of the College of Business and Economics; and Dr. Amir Zeid, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, President Awwad conferred upon the graduates their respective degrees. The graduates were then awarded their diplomas by President Awwad and respective college deans.
In keeping with the academic tradition, the graduates were requested to shift their tassels from right to left, thereby marking their official graduation from AUK. As the ceremony drew to its conclusion, the graduating class celebrated the occasion and took photos with their parents.
Held at The Arena in 360 Mall, the graduation ceremony was attended by Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, founder and chair of AUK's Board of Trustees, members of the AUK board of trustees, diplomats, dignitaries, and the parents of this year's graduates.
Following the national anthem and the Holy Quran recitation, AUK president, Dr. Rawda Awwad gave a speech where she explained the benefits that a liberal arts education has had on the graduates, “Our students today embraced AUK’s liberal arts values in every respect. No matter what major they will graduate with today, every single one of them will be able to respond to the global challenges that require individuals to be original, resourceful, imaginative, inspirational, and innovative. Our students embody these qualities and will pursue their futures gracefully and, above all, with a sense of humility and care.”
This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager of VISA for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and member of AUK’s board of trustees was selected by Forbes as the top 50 most powerful businesswomen in the Middle East. In her keynote address, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar inspired the graduates to pursue continuous learning to seize all opportunities in an ever-changing world, “Replace fear with curiosity and keep asking questions. Keep on learning. I can’t stress how important this is. We live in a knowledge-based economy and it’s changing faster than anything we’ve ever seen before. The opportunities ahead are incredible. There is AI, intergalactic exploration, sustainability, web3, you name it. Every field is changing. Be bold and grab the opportunities that are out there. It can be a scary thought, to do something different, do something new. And that’s okay. It is about dealing with it and giving yourself the ability to say ‘you know what? I don’t have to have all the answers right now. I have to be okay with that. I will be bold, and I will get it done.’”
Following the keynote address, AUK’s dean of student affairs, Ms. Hala Al-Abdulrazzaq announced the class valedictorian, Ahmad Aldulaie who earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering with a 3.96 GPA. He supplemented his studies at AUK with programming courses that helped him win “Best Project Award” at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences spring 2022 capstone exhibition. During his speech, Ahmad addressed his peers and reflected upon their effort and dedication, “While our experiences during university years may differ, we are all able to stand here and celebrate our victory today because we had a goal in mind that we wanted to achieve no matter the odds which was to complete our bachelor’s degree, to become leaders in our respective fields, to have a significant impact on our society. Therefore, I remind you and myself that today does not mark an end, it marks the beginning of our next adventure, where we utilize the tools and skills that AUK equipped us with to achieve our goals and dreams.”
The event then proceeded to the part of the ceremony most anticipated by the students—the distribution of their earned degrees. Upon the recommendations of the deans – Dr. Ali Charara, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Ralph Palliam, Dean of the College of Business and Economics; and Dr. Amir Zeid, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, President Awwad conferred upon the graduates their respective degrees. The graduates were then awarded their diplomas by President Awwad and respective college deans.
In keeping with the academic tradition, the graduates were requested to shift their tassels from right to left, thereby marking their official graduation from AUK. As the ceremony drew to its conclusion, the graduating class celebrated the occasion and took photos with their parents.
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01, Dec 2022
AUK HR Department Launch Wellness Campaign for Staff
AUK Human Resources Department (HR) launched multiple initiatives that promoted wellness and healthy daily habits among staff members. The campaign, titled, “Together We Grow Healthier,” provided employees with recreational opportunities to improve their physical and mental health.
With the goal of promoting healthy eating habits, various exercises, and community activities, the HR Department has thus far launched three workshops, one of which being “Wellness Through Mindfulness” which provided staff exercises and practices that can be done at their desks to refresh their day.
The second activity was a cheese-tasting workshop that was exclusive to campus directors and served as an opportunity to develop AUK’s workplace culture. The third activity was a collaboration with the Office of Student Life where the HR Department launched a bootcamp to encourage physical activity.
Supplementing these efforts, HR also distributed healthy snacks wrapped in biodegradable material to all campus staff members.
HR director, Paul Bassil, expressed his enthusiasm towards launching initiatives that promote healthy habits, “All our employees have embarked on this journey alongside us with determination and ambition. AUK has a distinguished work culture, and through these initiatives, our community maintains its shared set of workplace values, standards, and beliefs.”
More workshops and events will be taking place throughout the academic year that aim to increase workplace morale and reinforce AUK’s tight-knit community.
With the goal of promoting healthy eating habits, various exercises, and community activities, the HR Department has thus far launched three workshops, one of which being “Wellness Through Mindfulness” which provided staff exercises and practices that can be done at their desks to refresh their day.
The second activity was a cheese-tasting workshop that was exclusive to campus directors and served as an opportunity to develop AUK’s workplace culture. The third activity was a collaboration with the Office of Student Life where the HR Department launched a bootcamp to encourage physical activity.
Supplementing these efforts, HR also distributed healthy snacks wrapped in biodegradable material to all campus staff members.
HR director, Paul Bassil, expressed his enthusiasm towards launching initiatives that promote healthy habits, “All our employees have embarked on this journey alongside us with determination and ambition. AUK has a distinguished work culture, and through these initiatives, our community maintains its shared set of workplace values, standards, and beliefs.”
More workshops and events will be taking place throughout the academic year that aim to increase workplace morale and reinforce AUK’s tight-knit community.
Wellness Through Mindfulness workshop attendees
Bootcamp workshop attendee
Cheese-tasting workshop attendees
01, Dec 2022
AUK Library Hosts Meet and Greet for Faculty
AUK library held a meet and greet event for faculty members, inviting them to socialize with the library team and become familiarized with the library’s resources that support their teaching, scholarship, and research needs.
Members of the University leadership and faculty toured a variety of interactive displays showcasing all the available services. Attendees familiarized themselves with the reference and instruction support for class learning, research, and literacy skills; the growing physical and digital collections and databases available to users as well as acquisition, interlibrary loan, and open access textbook services.
Also discussed were the recommendations from across the library’s collections to inspire catalog discovery; the AUK Repository and digital archive of community publications, student work, and special projects; and the Oral History & Documentation Project—the first of its kind in Kuwait, currently recording life histories of notable people born before the 1960s.
The meet and greet served as an opportunity for faculty to inquire about material and request suggestions of compelling content to incorporate into their course curricula.
The AUK library has significantly grown and developed since its inception. The library team plays a vital role in aiding faculty with rare or hard-to-find material for articles and conference papers.
Members of the University leadership and faculty toured a variety of interactive displays showcasing all the available services. Attendees familiarized themselves with the reference and instruction support for class learning, research, and literacy skills; the growing physical and digital collections and databases available to users as well as acquisition, interlibrary loan, and open access textbook services.
Also discussed were the recommendations from across the library’s collections to inspire catalog discovery; the AUK Repository and digital archive of community publications, student work, and special projects; and the Oral History & Documentation Project—the first of its kind in Kuwait, currently recording life histories of notable people born before the 1960s.
The meet and greet served as an opportunity for faculty to inquire about material and request suggestions of compelling content to incorporate into their course curricula.
The AUK library has significantly grown and developed since its inception. The library team plays a vital role in aiding faculty with rare or hard-to-find material for articles and conference papers.
General photos from the library meet and greet event
24, Nov 2022
AUK Holds Seminar for Business Capstone Students
Assistant professor of management, Dr. Nabeel Sawalha in AUK’s College of Business and Economics (CBE) organized a seminar for business capstone students. Presenting at the seminar were speakers Dr. Nada Alhasawai, a faculty member at Kuwait University in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Mr. Mohammed Almoathen, a professor of psychology and an organizational trainer; and Mr. Ahmed Fadhul, a social psychologist and consultant.
Discussed at the seminar was a new concept known as VMG (Value - Mind - Goal), founded and introduced by Dr. Alhasawai, Mr. Almoathen, and Mr. Fadhul. The concept of “Value” refers to the personal highest value that creates passion and purpose of life, allowing people to fulfill their desires. It is guided by personal inspiration that brings about goal clarity.
They also discussed the concept of “Mind,” which is an expression about the conscious (5%) and subconscious (95%) mental processes, activities, and the storage of thoughts. The subconscious mind influences feelings, behaviors, and actions. Regardless of this influence, the subconscious can be altered and changed through activating the conscious mind.
The final concept of “Goal” highlights the lifelong goals that should be driven by a person’s vision that comes from the imagination of a bright future. When these goals are linked to a person’s highest value, they will be attained through crafting an imagined and inspired roadmap. This becomes the key to transforming personal goals into grounded reality.
Dr. Alhasawai, Mr. Almoathen, and Mr. Fadhul concluded with the positive impact this framework has through enhancing the way people think in social and organizational settings.
Discussed at the seminar was a new concept known as VMG (Value - Mind - Goal), founded and introduced by Dr. Alhasawai, Mr. Almoathen, and Mr. Fadhul. The concept of “Value” refers to the personal highest value that creates passion and purpose of life, allowing people to fulfill their desires. It is guided by personal inspiration that brings about goal clarity.
They also discussed the concept of “Mind,” which is an expression about the conscious (5%) and subconscious (95%) mental processes, activities, and the storage of thoughts. The subconscious mind influences feelings, behaviors, and actions. Regardless of this influence, the subconscious can be altered and changed through activating the conscious mind.
The final concept of “Goal” highlights the lifelong goals that should be driven by a person’s vision that comes from the imagination of a bright future. When these goals are linked to a person’s highest value, they will be attained through crafting an imagined and inspired roadmap. This becomes the key to transforming personal goals into grounded reality.
Dr. Alhasawai, Mr. Almoathen, and Mr. Fadhul concluded with the positive impact this framework has through enhancing the way people think in social and organizational settings.
General photo of attendees
