The hustle & bustle of opening night – finally, seeing the fruits of our labor! Over 500 attendees!
H.E. Mr. Samir Al-Rifai – Former Prime Minister of Jordan giving his Keynote Address. His father was in the front row, cheering his son on!
Your’s truly introducing the Syria panel with Christina Lassen, former Danish Ambassador to Syria, Hedi Larbi, Senior International Observer from the World Bank, Sanjeev Bery, Advocacy Director Mena from Amnesty International, Sasha Ghosh-Siminoff, Executive Director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, & Malek Jandali, world-renowned Syrian pianist and composer. Couldn’t have done it without my amazing Co-Chari, Carine Abi-Akar, and the rest of the dream team!
Syrian-American rapper, Omar Effendum, dropping some awesome beats during our Friday night social function. Ghassan & Imane, our College reps, could not have done a more superb job!
The sounds of Arabia with Layalii
Our lovely HAW Co-Chair Noura Selim and HBS Co-Chair Said Francis with Members of the Harvard Arab Alumni Association alongside H.E. Mr. Fouad Siniora, former Prime Minister of Lebanon. Thanks HAAA for all of your support!
A full house at HBS captivated by our speakers.
Some of our amazing team members & special ops team coming together to celebrate at the HAW Gala at the Charles Hotel.
Being a part of such an exceptional planning committee was by far one of my most fulfilling experiences to date. At Harvard, the heart of your learning can easily transpire outside of the classroom.
From the Fall to the Arab Spring,
Nora
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