Announcing semi-permanent exhibit space at the University Library
As part of the continuous work to improve and utilize the University Library spaces, we are happy to announce the installation of a new semi-permanent photography exhibit on level 0 of the University Library building (located near the Copy Center in the corridor running parallel to the Campus Diner).
Opening the exhibit space is the former WEP 2017 exhibit KAUST, an Oasis for Birds. We are thankful to Marios Mantzourogiannis (business manager for Government Affairs and Security) and Brian James (a former KAUST School teacher) who are giving the KAUST community a chance to see photos of some of our resident feathery friends. Thank you also to Marie-Laure Boulot and the Enrichment team for supporting this new venture.
James and Mantzourogiannis discovered bird photography in different ways. James has been bird watching for over 30 years and began his hobby in Tanzania when he was a teacher there, whereas Mantzourogiannis started photography in 2009 and expanded to photographing birds in 2015. James has seen around 5,000 birds in total and recorded about 400 species during his time in Saudi Arabia, and Mantzourogiannis has photographed more than 100 species in KAUST.
Mantzourogiannis noted, “In fact, the thing that surprised me about KAUST was its diversity—first it was the diversity of cultures and later on the diversity of birds here. We have some excellent birding spots here at KAUST, as many birds stop over during their migration, and a good number of species are present throughout the year. I hope our exhibition has inspired everyone to engage more with nature and birding.”
Please feel free to come and visit the exhibit in its new home in the University Library (level 0, building 12). The exhibit will be available until further announcement.
See you there,
University Library team