Register Today

Dont forget to start registering today starting from 10 am to 12 noon. The strange thing is that 596 for the Practicum is not listed as you can see above. What should i do now. I did send an email to the program director this morning and still he did not replay.

I dont want to miss registering the Practicum as i did last semester. This is my last registration for the last semester in the program. Last time P.Sajjad insisted on registering the Practicum over the internet first.

 

Changes is ext semester schedual; Part 2

Now 524 will be with Dr.Sultan. The weird thing is; NO BODY IS TELLING US ABOUT ANY CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE.

 

Dr.Samir is in Kuwait

The most wonderful news toady that Dr.Samir Hamade is in Kuwait. For one month only during holiday season He will be here in Kuwait. Dr.Samir has been the chairman for DLIS for a long time and he was for sure filling his chair. Plus the fact that he is a good teacher, he is one good caring, funny, cool, and humble man. I dont have a class with him this semester and i wont be having any classes in the future so no one will say that im sweet talking.

 

Next Course Schedual, Chaned

I got information from Rgaya that some of the classes have changed. And like usual no one from the department notiofied us. The changes are:

502 Will be with Dr.Chaudari not Dr.Sultan

504 Is now with p.Sajjad

522 Is now 5224 With p.Sajjad

 

1950 Kuwait University.

A Hungarian Photographer captured this photo Of Shouaikh high school in early 50’s, Which is now Kuwait University Campus. Notice The empty land on the left next to the mosque, i think we all know this is where Jaber AL-Ahmad Central Library is now. And the lot on the right is where Business college is located.

 

Invitation: خطوة اولية نحو كلية الكترونية

You are all Invited. I’m certainly going.

 

2009-2010 LEGISLATIVE FELLOWS PROGRAM (LFP)

AMIDEAST is pleased to announce the launch of the recruitment process of the U.S. Department of State sponsored Legislative Fellows program (LFP), a 1-month professional training opportunity that is designed to strengthen mutual understanding of policymaking processes in the U.S. and Gulf region countries.  It is also designed to enhance appreciation of the role of civil society.  The LFP is fully funded by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and is administered by Legacy International in cooperation with AMIDEAST.  Interested applicants may submit their applications online via the Legacy International website on the website link listed below. 

The LFP for 2010 Program year will allow approximately seven Kuwaiti professionals, who are mainly involved in the public service or civil society work, to travel to the United States for a 3-week training to gain practical experience in the Legislative Institutions, including U.S. Congressional offices and other sectors involved in the US political process (eg. campaign, lobbying, NGOs, etc.).     

Please note that we are currently accepting applications from interested candidates to take part in this open competition.  THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31, 2010.  Applications will be reviewed by AMIDEAST and Legacy International, and semi-finalists will be interviewed in February 2010.

 Kindly please note that the eligibility requirements for the LFP include the following:

1.          Applicant must be a Kuwaiti citizen

2.          Applicant must be 25-40 years of age

3.          Applicant must be a college graduate (Bachelor’s degree or higher)

4.          Applicant must possess proficiency to function fully and professionally in an English-speaking work environment, as demonstrated on application and during interview

5.          Applicant must demonstrate leadership abilities and relevant experience in and commitment to a career in the public sector such as participation in civic education activities, citizen advocacy groups, campaigns, or service organizations. 

6.          Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience, and current employment, in relevant field.

7.          Applicant must currently be established with a potentially interested audience — or in a position to secure one—having the ability to convene 20 or more colleagues for post-trip briefings, presentations, and project work

The LFP program provides:

§         Domestic, international and U.S. domestic travel

§         Visa fee and processing costs

§         Modest stipend

§         Housing and Meals

§         Health and accident insurance,

§         Professional and educational enhancement opportunities, and

§         Professional mentoring support during the fellowship

Participants will be selected on the basis of their applications and interviews with a selection panel.  Applicants may complete the LFP application form online on the following website link: http://apps.legacyintl.org/apply/. 

For more information, you are welcome to attend the LFP Information Session held at our AMIDEAST office on: Thursday – December 17, 2009 [4:00 pm – 5:00 pm].  Our office address is as follows:

AMIDEAST KUWAIT FIELD OFFICE

BL.#3, BLDG. #15

CORNER OF FOURTH ST. & YOUSEF AL-QENAI ST.,

KUWAIT, SALMIYA,

PHONE: 2575-0670 (EXT. 6815, 6819, 6820, 6821)    

FAX: 2575-0671

EMAIL ADDRESS: KUWAIT@AMIDEAST.ORG

NOTE: APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE FOR THE 2009 HSBC FEA PROGRAM:  SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010

 

Course Schedual, Semester 2, 2010

 

Be Wise

 

Second Cup

Yesterday night, Abdullah, Talal, and me had a group meeting in Second Cup coffee shop in Sharq to discuss our group project for class 541 KM and prepare for our presentation. The place was Talal’s choice as we consider him the expert in choosing places to meet.  The weather was perfect. the sittings was perfect. The place was perfect. This is my first time there and i can say that i like it and we decided that this place will be our meeting place tell the end of the program.

The three of us started together in the program since day one and had all classes together except for one class that Talal insisted to take with Dr,Laiyla and i dont blame him.

P.S: The photo is taken with my iphone and the hands are Talal’s and the pen is mine.