LATEST NEWS

Doha Players rebuilding fund hits target

10.11.06
The fund set up to rebuild The Doha Players Theatre which was destroyed in a bomb blast has reached its target.

RICHARD DARILEK APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF RAND-QATAR POLICY INSTITUTE

9.10.06
Richard Darilek, a RAND senior political scientist, has been appointed the new director of the RAND-Qatar Policy Institute (RQPI), RAND President and CEO James A. Thomson announced today.




CATEGORICAL LISTING

Student Organizations at Education City fall under seven primary categories; academic, programming, governance, community service, cultural, recreation, and special interest. While we recognize that some organizations could serve dual roles, we ask them to identify a primary focus area. Below you will find all currently registered Education City student organizations listed in alphabetical order by name, along with their mission and contact information. If you are interested in learning more about an organization, becoming a member, or simply collaborating on a project or event, please do not hesitate to contact them directly.

GROUP NAME MISSION CONTACT EMAIL
Academic
Community Service
NeoMotion To create a culture of collective effort where people from different walks of life strive together to achieve a common goal that is both beneficial to society as well as those who are striving for it. Ramsey Ramadan rramadan@qatar.cmu.edu
Education City Charity Trust (ECCT) To serve as a bridge between charity organizations that sponsor orphans and the Education City community. Abdullah Firoze abf2003@qatar-med.cornell.edu
Cultural
Qatari Student Network To promote the welfare of its members and provide a channel of communication. It shall act as the hub organization between Qatari students in Qatar Foundation and other sectors. Jowhara Al Qahtani jowhara.alqahtani@gmail.com
The Cedars Club To organize Lebanese cultural events for all of Education City. Basil Mahkfuz bm288@georgetown.edu
Muslim Youth of Education City (MyEC) To educate members of the community about Islam as well as to promote a sense of community through a collection of spiritual discussions, academic forums, charity events, and sports programs. Wajih Idriss wajih.idriss@qatar.tamu.edu
Governance
Residence Hall Council (RHC) To promote the general welfare of all students living in Education City residence halls. Maha Al-Ghafry maa2058@qatar-med.cornell.edu
Programming
Education City Programming Board (ECPB) ECPB is a student-driven organization that serves to link the Education City community by providing opportunities for social interaction. Steven Stelljes steven.stelljes@qatar.tamu.edu
Recreation
EC Cricket Club To create a passion and enthusiasm for a game that is played by millions around the world and popularize it in Education City. Basit Iqdal basit@qatar.cmu.edu
Special Interest
Education City Photo Critique (ECPC) To develop an interest and passion for photography among all members of Education City by various photo trips, associations with global photo societies, annual competitions, tutorials and hosting of leaders of this art form. Fouad Otaki foo2002@qatar-med.cornell.edu