The Annual Egyptian Students Association in North America (ESANA) Conference 1/22/2011- 1/23/2011

The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau in Washington organized the annual ESANA conference for 2011 where more than 50 students from the States and Canada attended.  The first day included the students' visit to the Egyptian Embassy in Washington and their interaction with Ambassador Sameh Shokry, the Egyptian Ambassador in Washington.  It was a productive day for the students which included discussions with the Ambassador and the embassy's officials about current events, political and social issues in Egypt and the neighboring countries.  The second day started with a meeting through videoconference with Dr. Mohamed Gaber, director of the Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector and representative of different departments in the Missions Sector.  From Washington attendants included Dr. Maha Kamel, director of the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau, Dr. Maysoon Omar, director of the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau in Canada, Dr. Mohamed Helmi Elborai, deputy director of the Cultural Office in Washington, Dr. Mohamed Saleh, cultural attaché and students representing the ESANA.  All the attendants discussed issues that concern the students of the ESANA such as tuition costs in American universities, health insurance issues and a variety of different issues as well.  At the end of the conference the Dr. Maha Kamel honored the students for their efforts and achievements during the year.