Jameel Arts Center Dubai

 I visited the Jameel on Saturday to see my friends exhibit near the library, very cool graphic novels on display. https://jameelartscentre.org/whats-on/library-circles-david-hirsch/ Mostly Arabic language, impressive array, and beautifully illustrated. I always love the Jameel and this visit was just as interesting.

I saw an exhibit that seemed like a forthcoming coffee table book about data, media, privacy, or some combination. Will buy the book and see what it is in print form..."Age of You" is the exhibit title, "The Extreme Self" is the book title. 

I will need to return because I had just entered the first floor where Iraqi artist Hiwa K. has a multimedia exhibit, but it was closing time. I have a lot of interest in Sulaymaniyah Iraq, where this artist has connections, there is the American University of Sulaymaniyah, which I hear is a great place. https://jameelartscentre.org/whats-on/hiwa-k-do-you-remember-what-you-are-burning/

Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion Premier

 The first world Expo was held in London in 1851. Since then there have been over 35 of these events, sometimes called Expo, World Exposition, Great Exhibition, or World's Fair. It is an exhibit from nations all over the world, convening in one place to see and be seen. 

The United Arab Emirates intended to host Expo in Dubai in 2020, instead we will host in 2021. The premier is beginning now, with the Sustainability Pavilion open, and tickets available from the Expo website: https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en/pavilions-premiere Tickets are 25 AED for people under 60, about $7, and free for people above 60 years old.

"Terra" is the name of the Sustainability Pavilion and the cool Earth-themed exhibit halls were a blend of innovative marvels and learning experiences. Sharing a few snapshots to give a hint of what to expect.

 

Outside the Sustainability Pavilion.

pictured left to right: me, David Hirsch, national service volunteer, Expo employee Suhaila (Zayed University Environmental Science alumni) and another Expo employee.

Guest lecture on Information Literacy for Annai Fathima College of Arts and Science, Faculty Development Program

Information literacy is important for today’s learners, it promotes problem solving approaches and critical thinking skills. Creative problem solving is essential to life-long learning, being able to ask questions and seek answers on their own is key to student development. To independently find information, form opinions, evaluate sources, and make decisions will create successful learners, effective contributors, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. Ultimately students need to be able to identify what is real and relevant not just for classroom learning, but for everyday life and work.

Join librarian Melanie Wood for a 30-minute session on integrating Information Literacy skills into your classroom teaching and assignments. Melanie has been a librarian at the public library, community college, and university for over 20 years. She enjoys sharing her curiosity with others and will give you new ways to develop in your students a desire for seeking accurate information.

Register via Zoom to join us on Saturday February 20, at 11:30a.m.-12:00p.m. IST

You are invited to a Zoom webinar. 

When: Feb 20, 2021 11:30 AM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi 

Topic: Guest lecture on Information Literacy for AFC faculty

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