Dr. Mohamed Gaber Abu
Ali’s Visit to the
Egyptian Students and
Community Party 11/7/2009
The Egyptian Cultural and
Educational Bureau in cooperation with the Egyptian
American Cultural Association organized a youth party
for Egyptian students and the Egyptian community in the
metropolitan area. The
Arabic Classes for Children 10/31/2009
On Saturday 10/31/2009, the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau started the first session of Arabic classes for children. Their ages are between 6 and 15 and they are learning first grade curricula.
“Egyptian American Art Exchange Program”
On Wednesday 10/28/2009 Dr. Maha
Kamel the Director of the Egyptian Cultural and
Educational Bureau organized a video conference between
the coordinators of the “Egyptian American Art Exchange
Program”. Dr. Ola Lawrence and a group of Art teachers
attended from the Egyptian side. Attendants from the
American side included Ms. Susan Owens, Ms. Betty
McGinnis and a group of Art and Language teachers from
Ambassador Nihad Zikry’s visit to the Cultural Office 10/26/2009- 10/27/20
Ambassador Nihad Zikry, Deputy
to the Minister for Foreign Affairs visited the Egyptian
Cultural and Educational Bureau in
“The Arabian Nights
Film Festival 2009”
“Political and
Religious Authority Under the Mamluks” Lecture
The 6th of October
Celebrations 10/1/2009
Arabic Lessons at the
Cultural Office in
On Saturday 10/17/2009 the
Cultural Office started teaching Arabic classes.
Arabic lessons are offered in both classical and
colloquial Arabic with three different levels,
beginners, intermediate and advanced. The Cultural
Office uses two books for these classes. One of
them is called “ Dardasha Egyptian Arabic” and the other
one is called “Al Kitab” used for classical Arabic.
A Lecture about “Egypt in
the Past, Present and Future” 10/16/2009
The Cultural Office in
cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy organized a
lecture for a group of
A Lecture and Iftar
Party at the Cultural Office
Ramadan Dinner with the
Egyptian Community of EACA 9/5/2009
Launching The World Digital
Library in the Library of Congress 9/15/2009
“GLiMER Net” Videoconference
Meeting
Educating American
Youth about Egyptian History and Tourism in
The meeting of Mr.
Gamal Mubarak with the Egyptian Scientific Delegation
“Know
The Youth Exchange and Study
Program August 10,2009
A lecture in Rosslyn Rotary Club
Cooperation with Technology
Schools in
The Semi Annual Meeting of the
Egyptian Students Association in
On July 18, 2009 ECEB
participated in the ESANA meeting that was held in
National
Cooperation between ECEB
and the Egyptian Cultural Ministry 7/14/2009
YES State Department Program
On Thursday 7/2/2009, ECEB hosted 40
Egyptian students who were part of the Youth Exchange and
Study Program which is sponsored by the State Department.
The students attended their final high school year in
the
A Lecture in the Library of
Congress
On Wednesday 7/1/2009, Dr. Maha Kamel
presented a lecture titled “Egyptian Women and Their
Contribution to: Education, Labor, Economy and Social Life
in
On Monday 6/29/2009 ECEB hosted a group
of doctors who visited form
The Egyptian Ministry of
Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) Delegation
On Sunday 6/22/2009 ECEB along with The
Egyptian (MCIT) hosted a meeting between university
professors in the
Dr. Vick’s Visit from Pittsburg
University
On Wednesday 6/10/2009 Dr. Vick visited ECEB. Dr. Maha Kamel followed up with Dr. Vick on his cooperation project and research with Mansoura University in the field of Psychiatry.
On Monday 5/18/2009, Dr. Maha Kamel and Dr. Mohamed Hamza attended the award ceremony that was held for Arab students who received Peace program scholarships. The recipients included five Egyptian students who have been accepted into different universities including Arizona State University, Rochester Technology Institute, Colorado University, and the University of Santa Cruise. The Head of the scholarship program thanked Dr. Maha Kamel for her cooperation and support she offers to the Program and the Egyptian students.
Cooperation with The American Research Center
On Friday 5/15/2009, the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau in cooperation with the American Research Center participated in an event organized to support Dr. Zahy Hawas’ visiting students who came from Egypt to visit Washington and to give lectures on Egyptian monuments. The event was attended by Dr. Maha Kamel. Both sides agreed to hold joint lectures, one about Cleopatra and the other about Dr. Hawas’ recent discoveries.
A Lecture in Reston Hospital
On Thursday 5/14/2009, Dr. Maha Kamel presented a lecture about the advancement of laboratories in Egyptian universities. The lecture was held in the department of Molecular Biology of the Reston Hospital in Virginia.
The Maryland International Children’s Day
On Saturday 5/9/2009, the Cultural Office participated in the International Children’s Day for schools in the Washington, Virginia and Maryland area. The event was organized by the International Maryland Center. The event was attended by Michelle Fenty, Mayor Adrian Fenty’s wife. Also attending were more than one thousand students and their families. Students representing 19 different countries organized galleries showcasing pictures and handcrafts which reflect their cultural identities. The students got the chance to write their names in Arabic and Hieroglyphics, followed by a session of answering questions by Dr. Hamza.
A Seminar on Higher Education in the United States
On Tuesday 5/5/2009, Dr. Hamza the Cultural Attaché attended a seminar on Higher Education in the United States. The seminar was directed by Mr. Alan Goodman , the President of the International Education Institute. Among the attendants were Professors from the American Universities, Professors at the International Education Institute and Cultural attaches of different countries. The attendants took part in discussions about statistics of foreign students studying in the U.S. and the number of American students abroad. Discussions also included the impact of recession on the quality of education and the joint scholarship programs between the U.S. and other countries.
Internet 2 Meeting
On Wednesday April 29, 2009 Dr. Maha
Kamel has attended the Internet 2 meetings in DC to follow up on
the use of the Internet 2 in Science Education and on the role
of distance learning in the universities.
International
Day of Diplomats’ Wives
On Tuesday April 28, 2009, the
Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau participated in the
annual gathering which was held in
“A Walk in
Medieval Cairo”
On Thursday 4/23/2009, the
Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau invited Dr. Samir
Gabriel, President of the
The Scientific Research Delegation’s Visit to Washington
DC (April 11, 2009- April 18, 2009)
The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau hosted the
scientific research delegation, which included Prof. Dr. Ali
Alshafey, president of Science and Technology. Developmental
Fund; Prof. Dr. Tarek Hussein president of the Academy of
Scientific Research and Technology; Prof. Dr. Ayman Aldosuky,
president of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space
Science; Prof. Dr. Mohamed Baha-Eldin Fayez professor at the
Center of Metallurgical Research and Development Institute;
Prof. Dr. Haneya Alatreby Professor at the Agricultural Research
Center; Dr. Abeer Shekwir and Ms. Jilan Abd-Elgawad from the
Science and Technology Developmental Fund. Prof. Dr. Maha
Mahmoud , the Director of the Egyptian Cultural and Educational
Bureau accompanied the delegation, attended the meetings of
Science and Technology Joint Board and arranged for meetings
with the funding agencies like National Science Foundation,
National Institute of Health as well as a visit to the Science
and Technology Office at the White House.
Examinations for Egyptian Students
The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau organized Arabic
exams for the Egyptian students staying in the U.S. The exams
began on Saturday 4/11/2009 and lasted for 9 days. The
number of students who took the exams this year was fifty three
students.
Egyptian Interreligious Dialogue
Delegation Visits DC 4/2/2009
The delegation consisted of Dr. Fathy
Abu Eyana former Vice President of Alexandria University, Ms.
Amina Shafik the journalist in Alahram news paper, Dr. Nabil
Samuel Abadir President of the Biblical Coptic Association for
Social Services, Dr. Hanan Yousuf Professor at the Faculty of
Education at
Intercultural Dialogue between the Egyptian and American Students
On Thursday March 26, 2009 The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau invited American college students in the Washington DC area to welcome a group of visiting Egyptian students who arrived to Washington to spend two weeks visiting some US Universities. It was a great opportunity for both the Egyptian and American students to explore each others’ cultures through a facilitated dialogue.
Lecture on Presentation of
Coptic Patriarchs in Arts
Movie “An Artist from the East”
On Friday March 13th, 2009 ECEB hosted Mr. Ahmed Youssef the director of the movie “An Artist from the East” which describes the life of the great artist Mahmoud Said . Mr. Youssef answered the questions of the attendees after the movie.
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Visit of some American Students
and their Teachers to Egypt
On Friday March 13th ,
2009 ECEB hosted a group of students, their teachers and their
parents who will travel to
Lecture to A Secondary School
in
On March 11th , 2009, Dr.
Third International Forum on
Digital Humanities
On March 9th, 2009 Dr.
Maha Kamel attended the “Third International Forum on Digital
Humanities. Digital Libraries and Virtual Museums”. The
discussion included sharing strategies as well as development of
a plan for coordination between
Lecture to Senior Citizens in Kensington, Maryland
On February 27th 2009, Dr. Mohamed Hamza, gave a lecture on Egypt to a group of senior citizens in Kensington, Maryland. The lecture included a movie that showed touristic sites in some of the Egyptian cities. After that, Dr. Hamza had an open session to answer the questions raised.
Videoconference on Nanotechnology and Orthopedics:
Dr. Maha Kamel organized a videoconference on February 24th 2009. The conference was in collaboration with the World Bank and it was about Nanotechnology and Orthopedics, the future collaboration between both US and Egypt was discussed during the meeting.
Arabesque Festival at Kennedy Center:
On Monday February 23rd 2009, Dr. Maha
Kamel and Dr. Mohamed Hamza attended the opening ceremony of
the Arabesque festival at the Kennedy Center of Arts. The
festival included a showcase of movies, galleries and shows
from all Arabic countries.
Meeting and Lecture at the American Research Center:
Dr. Maha Kamel attended a meeting at the
headquarters of the American Research Center ARC at John Hopkins
University on February 20th, 2009. During the meeting, the
forthcoming collaboration between the ARC and the Egyptian
Cultural and Educational Bureau were discussed. The program will
start by inviting Dr. Zahi Hawas to give a series of lectures at
ARC. Dr. Susan Oath gave a lecture on “Glass Manufacture in
Ancient Egypt”
ECEB hosts girls scout from Virginia:
On Thursday February 19th 2009, the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau hosted a group of girls scout from Virginia who came to learn about the Egyptian culture. The event included a lecture given by Dr. Mohamed Hamza about Egypt and a movie about Egyptian landmarks and touristic cities.
ECEB participates in the International Day of Westland School, Maryland
The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau participated in the International Day at Westland School in Maryland. A variety of Khan El Khaleely products, pictures and Egyptian handcrafts were displayed. Different brochures and printed materials on Egypt were distributed during the event.
Training of the Egyptian young physicians
As directed by H. E. Prof. Dr. Hany Helal the Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Maha Kamel reached an agreement with two professors in the field of high-risk pregnancy and psychiatry to present their experiences and recommendations, to improve health education, and to train young Egyptian physicians through the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau.
Meeting with the Egyptian Professors in the field of Roads and Transportation:
The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau in Washington organized a meeting on January 13th, 2009 for the Egyptian professors who participated in the transportation conference which was held in Washington DC. The attendee approved the proposal to establish an Association for those who work in the field of Road and Transportation to strengthen the scientific collaboration with the Egyptian Universities and research institutes.
Lecture on the Ethics and Values in Ancient Egypt
The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau hosted Dr. Aly Zohery on Thursday January 29, 2009. Dr. Zohery who is the Founder of the World Assembly for Ethics and the Founder of Zohery Tours in Washington DC gave a lecture on The Ethics and Values in Ancient Egypt
Celebration of the Egyptian Corner Website
The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau participated in the preparation of the Egyptian Corner and the celebration of launching the Egyptian Corner Website at the Baltimore City Hall. The Mayor of Baltimore attended the event.
The general assembly of the Egyptian Students Association in North America:
The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau in Washington hosted the general assembly of the Egyptian Students Association in North America (ESANA) on Feburary 7, 8th , 2009. The meeting was transmitted by videoconference to the sector of Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education. Prof.Dr. Mohamed Gaber Abou Ali, director of the sector opened the event by addressing the students and responding to their inquiries.
During this meeting, H.E. Ambassador Sameh
Shoukry, Ambassador of Egypt to the
Prof. Dr. Maha M. Kamel Mahmoud
Deputy Director, Science Advisor
Phone: (202) 530-0302/ (202) 296-4042 E-mail:
mkamel@eecous.net
Ms. Amy Garcia
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (202) 296-3959
E-mail: agarcia@eecous.net
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