Don’t miss the exciting events taking place this weekend as part of the inaugural Enrichment in the Spring program. This year’s main theme is the brain and human mind.
To register now for all events please visit: sep.kaust.edu.sa.
Friday, March 20
Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
7:00 – 8:50 p.m.
Discovery Theater
(Free entrance)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American romantic science-fiction comedy-drama film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. The ensemble cast includes Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Tom Wilkinson, Jane Adams, and David Cross.
Please note: this movie is rated R (under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian).
Saturday, March 21
Challenge your brain playing board games!
3.00 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall, Level 4, Student Center (building 18)
Join the Student Board Games Group and its members in playing exciting games such as:
Carrom Game, 7 wonders, Agricola, Settlers of Catan, King of Tokyo, Flash point, Fire rescue, Bang!, Dominion, Five tribes, Escape CV, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne and Power Grid.
This event is for beginners and advanced players above the age of 15. Limited seats. Prizes for the winners.
Movie: Awakenings (1990)
4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Discovery Theater
(Free entrance)
Awakenings tells the true story of British neurologist Oliver Sacks, fictionalized as American Malcolm Sayer (portrayed by Robin Williams), who discovered beneficial effects of the drug L-Dopa, 1969. He administered it to catatonic patients who survived the 1917–28 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica. Patient Leonard Lowe (played by Robert De Niro) and others were awakened after decades of catatonia and have to deal with a new life in a new time. Free entrance.
Giant Outdoors Games
Various locations along Discovery Walk
From Saturday, March 21 to Saturday, March 28, come and play chess, checkers, pick-up sticks and tumble tower in public spaces – challenge your boss, a colleague, a friend or a family member during lunchtime or after work. The four giant games will bring a new dimension to your imagination. Displayed in three different places around the campus, these games are an excellent opportunity for good players to practice in a different environment; and for beginners to learn more about the rules while watching others play; and for non-players to encourage everyone.
To register now for all events please visit: sep.kaust.edu.sa.
Enrichment in the Spring will run from Friday, March 20 to Saturday, March 28 and will feature three days of core events and one week of community events.
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These week-end events are brought to you by the Office of Enrichment Programs in collaboration with Graduate Affairs, the Student Board Games Group and the University Library.