The KAUST 2012 Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) will be held January 14-29, 2012 with a special opening evening on January 13. WEP aims to broaden our intellectual horizons and stretch our collective imaginations. Through an expansive offering of courses, workshops, lectures and cultural and recreational activities, WEP is a time to discover new fields of interest and to be inspired.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Jeddah Museum Tour
Location: Departure: from the bottom of the steps at the front of the Student Center (opposite Shoro Restaura
Registrations:;- For STUDENTS ONLY: start on Saturday 7th January 2012 , between 9.00 am to 4.00 PM(from the Student Information Hub);- For NON-STUDENTS: starts on Sunday 8th, between 4:00 to 5:00PM ( ... more
Discover Reef Check - Theory and Snorkeling Field Trip B
Location: Building 9 - Lecture Hall 2322
The Reef Check Foundation is an international marine conservation organization with teams in over 80 countries and territories worldwide. By bringing together public, academia, NGOs and governments, i ... more
Come out and learn the basic concepts the fast-paced sport of Ultimate Frisbee. In this morning workshop we will cover throwing styles, rules of the game, team strategy, and fun drills that will make ... more
Drum Class - Beginners A
Location: Discovery Square near the Student Center
These classes will introduce students to the basic techniques and rhythms of traditional West African Djembe Drum. The rhythms are easy to learn and a lot of fun to play. Students will learn about the ... more
A Gate to the Noblest Art ... Arabic Calligraphy (Beginners)
Location: Campus Library - Sea View Room
A Gate to the Noblest Art ... Arabic Calligraphy (Beginners);Description;1st. workshop (for beginners);- Introduction to the most important art of Islamic culture that is Arabic Calligraphy.;;This int ... more
Drum Class - Beginners B
Location: Discovery Square near the Student Center
These classes will introduce students to the basic techniques and rhythms of traditional West African Djembe Drum. The rhythms are easy to learn and a lot of fun to play. Students will learn about the ... more
Arabic Calligraphy .. Soul and Body .. between Knowledge and Practice (Advanced)
Location: Campus Library - Sea View Room
2nd. Workshop (Advanced);- Introduction to the artistic orientations of Arabic Calligraphy:;this introduction contains:;- The Classical School.;- Calligraphy and Plastic art.;- Calligraphy and Photogr ... more
In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and he has become one of th ... more
Disc Golf
Location: Thuwal Park - Start Near Island Oasis ECC
This hands on afternoon session will cover the basic concepts of disc golf. You will learn how to throw golf discs and ways to improve your game. The session is open to men and women of all ages and i ... more
This course consists of a two-day workshop and a field trip (Field Trip on Thursday 26, 15:30-17:30);;A book recently published by Cambridge University Press ("The Artist and the Scientists") provides ... more
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Drum Class - Advanced Class
Location: Discovery Square near the Student Center
The Advance Class is for students with prior knowledge and experience.;;These classes will introduce students to the techniques and rhythms of traditional West African Djembe Drum. Students will learn ... more
Arabia 3D takes viewers deep into an exotic land steeped in 2,000 years of ancient history and unique customs not found anywhere else in the world. As if on a magic carpet ride across this desert king ... more
Arabia 3D takes viewers deep into an exotic land steeped in 2,000 years of ancient history and unique customs not found anywhere else in the world. As if on a magic carpet ride across this desert king ... more
The Big Blue - Postponed to Thursday 26
Location: Water-sports Centre
We apologize: because of too much wind, we had to postpone the screening to next week, Thursday 26.;Same venue and Time.;Thank you for your understanding.;;Enzo and Jacques have known each other for a ... more
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust and ran without gasoline........... Ten years later, these futuristic cars were almos ... more
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust and ran without gasoline........... Ten years later, these futuristic cars were almos ... more
