Thursday, March 26
Don’t miss today’s and this week-end’s exciting program. Register now at: sep.kaust.edu.sa.
Brain Activity and Creativity of the KAUST School Seniors – Exhibition opening by TKS Grade 12 students
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
University Library (building 12)
Each student will present a collection of personally relevant artwork through which they have explored ideas that reflect cultural and historical awareness. Students were encouraged to explore art, craft and design traditions from the past and present along with emerging cultural backgrounds, as well as from local, national and international contexts.
Light food and refreshments provided
Science to Watch movie: Memento
Al Khawarizmi (building 1), multipurpose room (room 2418)
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Professor Enzo di Fabrizio with guest speaker Professor Pierre Magistretti
Here is a great opportunity to enjoy a modern classic film (directed by Christopher Nolan) and a fascinating science discussion on memory with Prof. Pierre Magistretti.
Light food and refreshments provided.
Friday, March 27
Movie: Awakenings (1990)
8.00 – 10.00 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.
Saturday, March 28
Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
4:00 – 5:50 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’s require accompanying parent or adult guardian).
Also this weekend:
- 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.
- Healthy Counter – Campus Diner
As part of the Enrichment in the Spring program, the Campus Diner has launched a daily healthy menu, so you can feed your brain with healthy food. This initiative will continue even after the closing of our program.
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, with the main theme being the human brain and mind.
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Enrichment in the Spring is brought to you by the Office of Enrichment Programs.