Summer Celebration

Date: July 23rd, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Ted Kattouf, President AMIDEAST

Please RSVP to Omar@ume.org as soon as possible

Location: Simmons College, School of Management Bldg., 5^th Floor, Rooms 501& 502

The University of the Middle East Project cordially invites you to join Ambassador Theodore Kattouf, UME President Hala Taweel, and UME staff to celebrate the achievements of the 10^th Teacher Education Institute's extraordinary group of North African and Middle Eastern teachers.

Dress is semi-formal and heavy appetizers and beverages will be served.  More details about this event and directions will follow in an email early next week.

About the Keynote Speaker:

This special event will be marked by a special presentation by Ambassador Theodore Kattouf, President of America-Mideast Educational and Training Services (AMIDEAST), Inc. AMIDEAST is a private, nonprofit organization seeking to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa.

Prior to assuming his position at AMIDEAST, Ambassador Kattouf had a long and successful career in the United States Foreign Service in which he served for more than three decades. He was appointed Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates by President Clinton in 1998 and Ambassador to Syria in 2001 by President Bush.

About the Teacher Education Institute

This Summer Celebration is a very special event for the University of the Middle East Project as it marks the 10^th anniversary of the Teacher Education Institute, UME's flagship program, Over ten years, this groundbreaking program has convened over 250 educators from Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia to make a real and lasting change in their home communities.  This program which includes 25 participants is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Exchanges at the United States State Department. 

Please Donate to the University of the Middle East Project

UME programs like the Teacher Education Institute is only possible thanks to donations from and staunch support of people like you. Although this is not a fundraising dinner, a contribution of any kind or amount can help make the difference. You can send your donations to UME's Somerville office at 191 Highland Ave, Suite 2A, Somerville, MA 02143. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. 

We very look forward to seeing you on July 23^rd!