The Enrichment in the Fall Program, Designing Tomorrow, has carefully designed two days of activities for adults, families and kids.
Weekend Activities
A Walk Through KAUST Mangroves
Did you know that mangroves are blue carbon? Mangroves serve as a tool to mitigate climate change and at KAUST they have been studied for research published in over 15 scientific publications. To learn more, sign up for an early morning guided tour with Brian James (Health, Safety and Environment). If you’re not an early bird, register for an afternoon guided tour with Professor Carlos Duarte (Director at the Red Sea Research Center). Don’t forget to visit the Mangroves exhibition at the Library and get your booklet!
Art and Culture Exhibition with Art Jameel
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 20 – Saturday, October 21
Community Hub, multi-purpose room, Discovery Square
Discover the ancient heritage of the old town of Jeddah with an exhibition of works by alumni of the Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Jeddah. The exhibition will be displayed this weekend and a special opening will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20.
Children’s Workshop in Traditional Crafts
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 20 – Saturday, October 21
Community Hub, multi-purpose room, Discovery Square
Children (ages 10-16) are invited to register for the children’s workshop in traditional crafts on Friday, October 20. The workshop will introduce them to surprising traditional arts – from drawing to paper-folding and wonders of the natural world.
Music and Food at the Jazz Festival
6:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Friday, October 20
Student Center Plaza (bldg. 18)
On Friday evening, KAUST will host a vibrant series of live jazz performances and jazz-themed food for purchase. Join us for this festival of food, fun, and – most of all – amazing jazz!
We’re even bringing the flavors of jazz to KAUST, with a special Jazz Kitchen at the front of the Student Center. The Jazz Kitchen will be serving freshly prepared New Orleans-themed cuisine by Tamimi, for purchase.
Storytelling Family Session by Sam Cannarozzi
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 21
Student Center Plaza (bldg. 18)
Sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere of an Arabic storytelling performance for families. You will get the chance to travel through a marvelous oriental story about the search for love.