Events
Mon Feb 3, 2014 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Arabic Arts and Fashion Show
Location: Newman Library Multipurpose Room
The Arabic Arts and Fashion Show showcases various Arab art pieces, photography, paintings, calligraphy and artifacts that are on display all day. A short fashion show highlights different clothes worn by men and women in the Arab world.
Tues Feb 4, 2014 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Arabic Coffee night @ Shesha Café
Location: Shesha Café
Come join us for Arabic tea and coffee at this friendly gathering filled with Arabic music, chatting, and of course the famous hookah pipes of Shesha Café.
Wed Feb 5, 2014 6:30pm - 8:00pm: Arab Trivia Night
Location: GLC Multipurpose Room
Come test your knowledge (or lack of) of the Arab world at this fun trivia night. There will be various Q/A about different aspects of the Arab world. Winners of each round get an instant prize. All participants, winners or not, enter a raffle for a chance to win a grand prize!
Thurs Feb 6, 2014 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Breaking Arab Stereotypes
Location: Newman Library Multipurpose Room
At this fun panel discussion we discuss common Arab stereotypes and answer any questions you might have about Arab culture. Panelists feature Nadine Sinno, an Arabic Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at Virginia Tech; Hannah Bennigner, an Arabic Professor also in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures;Steven Salatia, an English professor in the Virginia Tech English Department; and featuring DEAN OBEIDALLAH from the Axis of Evil Comedy tour.
Fri Feb 7, 2014 7pm - 10pm: Arab Fest Dance Night
Location: Wesley Foundation
At this festival we celebrate more facets of Arab culture with dance, featuring a “debke” (Arab folk dance native to the Levant) performance by our VT student group. Delicious authentic FREE food and music for everyone to enjoy.
Location: Newman Library Multipurpose Room
The Arabic Arts and Fashion Show showcases various Arab art pieces, photography, paintings, calligraphy and artifacts that are on display all day. A short fashion show highlights different clothes worn by men and women in the Arab world.
Tues Feb 4, 2014 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Arabic Coffee night @ Shesha Café
Location: Shesha Café
Come join us for Arabic tea and coffee at this friendly gathering filled with Arabic music, chatting, and of course the famous hookah pipes of Shesha Café.
Wed Feb 5, 2014 6:30pm - 8:00pm: Arab Trivia Night
Location: GLC Multipurpose Room
Come test your knowledge (or lack of) of the Arab world at this fun trivia night. There will be various Q/A about different aspects of the Arab world. Winners of each round get an instant prize. All participants, winners or not, enter a raffle for a chance to win a grand prize!
Thurs Feb 6, 2014 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Breaking Arab Stereotypes
Location: Newman Library Multipurpose Room
At this fun panel discussion we discuss common Arab stereotypes and answer any questions you might have about Arab culture. Panelists feature Nadine Sinno, an Arabic Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at Virginia Tech; Hannah Bennigner, an Arabic Professor also in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures;Steven Salatia, an English professor in the Virginia Tech English Department; and featuring DEAN OBEIDALLAH from the Axis of Evil Comedy tour.
Fri Feb 7, 2014 7pm - 10pm: Arab Fest Dance Night
Location: Wesley Foundation
At this festival we celebrate more facets of Arab culture with dance, featuring a “debke” (Arab folk dance native to the Levant) performance by our VT student group. Delicious authentic FREE food and music for everyone to enjoy.