Events

Words can speak and listen - Words can give and take
Words can move between me and you
I can be a word

Adventure the great verses of Khalil Gibran and Nazik Al-Malaika

And be inspired by the music of

Nuri El Ruheibany, Abu Bakr Khairat and Stephen Simon

through Eurythmy.

Performed by the Eurythmy Ensemble of Heliopolis University

 Monday, 5 March 2018

Space of Culture at Heliopolis University

Hoda Shaarawy Theater, 1:30 pm

Space of Culture Presents

BEIT EL HEKMA – Heliopolis University Productions

The Star of Bagdad - Nazik al-Malai’ka –

The Pioneer of Modern Arabic Lyrics

A Dedication to one of our greatest poets in the Arab world

A Poetry Salon

“What I have written will revolutionize the poetry of the entire Arab world“ (Nazik al-Malai’ka)

The story is telling her life and the very special moment in 1947 when Nazik al-Malai’ka (1923-2007) had a kind of a spiritual experience, which was the birth of the free verse that was later called “Modern Arabic Poetry”.

Together with Badr Shakir Al-Sayyab, they broke the rules of the “Quassida,” which was the common rhyme form until mid of the 19th century. Their influence on the young generation of poets was enormous.

In the beginning of the eighties, Nazik al-Malai’ka fell silent: “I fell silent because my soul could no longer express herself...” Since that time, she started inviting her friends, the poets and writers from all over the world for tea, talking to them – but this happened only in her imagination.

She died lonely in exile in Cairo in 2007. Her book “The Big Questions of Modern Poetry” is still known until today as an important source for understanding Modern Arabic Poetry.

Cast (in order of appearance):

Dorothea Walter

Marwa Samir

Maher Elhaggar

Students from Heliopolis University

Idea, Text Compilation and Directed by:

Dorothea Walter

Special thanks to Hassouna Mosbahi

Eurythmy-Ensemble Sekem/HU directed by: Martina Dinkel,

Speech: Esraa Magdy

Off Voices: Amira Badawy and Aliae Amer

Lightning: Tamer Elgazzar and Mohamed Abdel Mohsen

Acoustics: TOMAX Production

Visual Presentation and Technical Support: Ramy Ahmed

The Space of Culture at Heliopolis University in collaboration with the Center for Arab West Understanding (CAWU) are hosting HE Ambassador Amr Moussa, the former Secretary General of the League of Arab States (LAS) and HE Ambassador Mona Omar, the former General Secretary of the National Council for Women to discuss how internships and academic publishing contribute to the future of sustainable development in Egypt.

Internships and Academic Publishing is a unique program of the Centre of Arab West Understanding and will be presented by Drs. Cornelis Hulsman, the Academic Supervisor for CAWU Internship Program. It is an excellent example of how intercultural engagement can make a valuable contribution to the success of a sustainable future for Egypt.

There will also be an opportunity to learn more about CAWU and discuss with students the advantages and options for internships.

Space of Culture Presents

BEIT EL HEKMA – Heliopolis University Productions

In commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of Mikha’il Na'ima’s Passing:

A Poetry Salon

Mikha’il Na'ima (1889-1988 Lebanon) was a poet, novelist, and philosopher. He is also called a spiritual writer because of his remarkable writings about death. He had a unique humanitarian approach. Na’ima is considered as one of the most influential figures in the modern Arabic literature. He wrote 99 books including drama, essays, poetry, criticism, short stories, and biographies. Among his best known books is the “Book of Mirdad“, a mystical text first published in Lebanon in 1948. Besides, he co-founded, along with Khalil Gibran and others, the New York literary society known as the Pen League.

“In this poetry salon, we chose poems that tackle various topics such as earth, language, silence, imagination, life, ego, death, and justice. We will end by highlighting the importance of spiritual love in our life,” said Hamada Shousha, the event Director.

Cast

Tamer Elgazzar

Students of Heliopolis University

Music

Sherif Mostafa

Light

Mohamed Abdel Mohsen

Directed by: Hamada Shousha

Together with Heliopolis University students, Dr. Zahy Hawass will disclose many of the secrets of the pyramids and the ancient Egyptians life. He will also talk about the most recent archaeological discoveries in Egypt.

Dr. Hawass is an Egyptian archaeologist, an Egyptologist, and former Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs. He has also worked at archaeological sites in the Nile Delta, the Western Desert, and the Upper Nile Valley.

Space of Culture Presents

BEIT EL HEKMA – Heliopolis University Productions

Gibran Khalil Gibran

A Poetry Salon

April 23rd, 2018

1.30 pm

Hoda Shaarawy Hall

Business and Economics Building

Second Floor

As a young man, Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 Lebanon–1931 New York)  emigrated with his family to the United States, where he studied art and began his literary career, writing in both English and Arabic. In the Arab world, Gibran is regarded as a literary and political rebel. His romantic style was at the heart of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, especially prose poetry, breaking away from the classical school. In Lebanon, he is still celebrated as a literary hero.

Chiefly known was his 1923 book “The Prophet”, an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose.

The play is telling about Gibran’s life, his art of painting, talent and close friends Mi’khail Na'ima and Elia Abu Madi; two important poets as well whom he met in New York. Moreover, the play gives us an insight in the yearlong relationship with May Ziade, also a writer and poet. This relationship was based on correspondence only. The lovers never met but they were deeply inspired by each other.

Cast (in order of appearance)

Hamada Shousha

Mohamed Aboalkheir

Mohamed Reda

Students of HU

Written and directed by

Tamer El Gazzar

Music

Steven Simon

Light

Tamer El Gazzar

Eurythmy

Nashwa Mostafa, Mohamed Mamdouh, students of HU

Dance

Mohamed Ismael Team and Tamer El Sayed

Special thanks to Menna Rashwan, Felix Abouleish and his team, Team of Fine Art

The poet and novelist Samir Darwish meets Heliopolis University students in a dialogue about poetry and music. Darwish believes that poetry is a form of musical composition. The modern poet makes a harmony between letters, words, sentences, and passages unlike the classical poet who relied on traditional rhyme.

Samir Darwish is one of the prominent poetical faces of the 1980s. He has 15 collections of poems. The first of which was "Kutofoha and Sioufi" (1991) and the last one is "Mirrors of New York". He also published two novels and a book on political thought.

Locked in a story is based on the musical play “Matilda” that was originally a book by the British writer Roald Dahl. The play depicts the life of Matilda who is locked in an unhealthy environment; a dysfunctional family and a ghastly oppressive school. Can she free herself from all these chains and go into the wide open space?

The cast of the play is a combination of Heliopolis University students and staff members, visiting volunteering professional actors, and children of “Young Scholars of Egypt”. The play is Egyptianized and directed by Effat Yehia. The play is produced by Heliopolis University and sponsored by Young Scholars and The Caravan Independent Theater group.

Locked in a story is based on the musical play “Matilda” that was originally a book by the British writer Roald Dahl. The play depicts the life of Matilda who is locked in an unhealthy environment; a dysfunctional family and a ghastly oppressive school. Can she free herself from all these chains and go into the wide open space?

The cast of the play is a combination of Heliopolis University students and staff members, visiting volunteering professional actors, and children of “Young Scholars of Egypt”. The play is Egyptianized and directed by Effat Yehia. The play is produced by Heliopolis University and sponsored by Young Scholars and The Caravan Independent Theater group.

In collaboration with the Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies (HumanDHS) and its World Dignity University initiative, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development is pleased to host the 31st Annual Conference of Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies from 21st – 24th September 2018. This year the conference will be held under the title “Dignity and Innovation - Strategies for a Sustainable Future, with a Special Focus on Sustainable Agriculture and Water.” The conference aims at encouraging collaboration, sharing achievements, and exchanging views on challenges to promoting dignity.

The conference’s main goal is to cultivate a unique learning environment, enriched by the diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all participants. That is why the conference has been convened in many notable locations around the world since 2003, including in Europe (Paris, Berlin, Oslo, and Dubrovnik), Costa Rica, China, India, Hawai'i, Turkey, New Zealand, South Africa, Rwanda, Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

31st Annual Conference of Human Dignity: 21st – 23rd September, 2018

Location: Ecovillage, Belbeis, Ard El-Katiba, Galvina - SEKEM, El Sharkia (1 hour from Cairo airport).

Participants will be joined together as a collaborative community to explore the urgent need for dignity and innovation for a sustainable future with respect to agriculture and water.

    “KARAMA – Dignity is a result of love coming from peace like water comes from a water spring”

Public Event at Heliopolis University: Monday 24th September, 9:30 – 14:00

Climate Change, Sustainable Agriculture, and Food Security in relation to Human Dignity

Location: Ibn Rushd Hall, Heliopolis University

About Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies (HumanDHS)

Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies is a diverse transdisciplinary network of scholars, researchers, educators, practitioners, creative artists, and others, all devoted to building human dignity, locally and globally. It currently consists of around 1,000 personally invited members from all continents, with more than 7,000 friends. All efforts are a collaborative labor of love and maintained entirely by volunteers who give their time and energy as a gift.

About World Dignity University initiative (WDUi)

In 2011, HumanDHS launched the World Dignity University initiative. It is an invitation to all educators and learners who are interested in dignity to contribute with their gifts.

Beside lots of entertainment, you will find “Locked in a Story” highlights one of our most important issues: education systems. Ms. Trunchat, the Headmistress in the play, is focused on rigidity and discipline. Her world is sorted into winners and losers and if you follow the rules everything is perfect. We are stressing our children with such old fashioned beliefs which are simply destructive. Heliopolis University is totally in accordance with the movement of renewing education in Egypt. “The next year is devoted to education,“ says our Minister of Education.

Come and enjoy. We will  let you inspire for a new education system.

“Locked in a Story“ is a musical based on "Matilda" that was originally a book by the British writer Roald Dahl and directed by Effat Yehia.

Beside lots of entertainment, you will find “Locked in a Story” highlights one of our most important issues: education systems. Ms. Trunchat, the Headmistress in the play, is focused on rigidity and discipline. Her world is sorted into winners and losers and if you follow the rules everything is perfect. We are stressing our children with such old fashioned beliefs which are simply destructive. Heliopolis University is totally in accordance with the movement of renewing education in Egypt. “The next year is devoted to education,“ says our Minister of Education.

Come and enjoy. We will  let you inspire for a new education system.

“Locked in a Story“ is a musical based on "Matilda" that was originally a book by the British writer Roald Dahl and directed by Effat Yehia.

The Core Program is pleased to invite you to attend the opening of its art exhibition "Impressive," at which you will see how Heliopolis University students could create extraordinary paintings inspired by contemporary Egyptian artists.

Learn More about

LOYAC

Internship and Volunteering Programs

with

Manal Abd Al Rouf

Managing Director - LOYAC Egypt

LOYAC is a non-profit organization working towards empowering youth in the Arab region through providing them with local and international opportunities that enhance their professional development and personal growth.

LOYAC was founded in Kuwait in 2002 and has expanded its operations in Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen, and most recently in Egypt. Our programs are free of charge for students aged from 16 to 23.

Space of Culture is pleased to invite to enjoy the oriental music and melodies with Elharamlek Band. Elharamlek Band is one of the leading emerging bands in Egypt and the Middle East, with its unique composition of a highly talented all females musicians and singers. It was established by Dr. Marwa Abdel Momeim in 2017.

Elharamlek participated, with great success, in several concerts in Beit el Seheimy (whereby the band was initially, publicly, and successfully introduced) followed by several concerts in Saqiet el Sawy, Baheia Hospital, Chidren Cancer Hospital 57357, and several clubs in Egypt.

In memory of Prophet Muahmmad’s birth, we will listen to Al-Boseiri and Ahmed Shawki’s verses praising Prophet Muhammad.

Recitaiton:

Dr. Ahmed Ghobashi

Hamada Shousha

Mohamed Mamdouh

Nashwa Ahmed

Israa Magdy

Music: Sherif Mostafa

Singing: Sherif Kabbani and Hayam Abdu

Directed by: Tamer Elgazzar

Why will Egypt get rid of rice cultivation? .. How does the Ministry of Environment seek to reduce air pollution, especially in Cairo? To what extent have we succeeded in recycling waste? Young people have many questions that revolve around current critical environmental issues.

Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to attend an open discussion under the title "Get your Questions Answered by Environmental Experts!" The main topics will be about the efforts of the Ministry of Environment related to how to confront acute air pollution within the framework of sustainable development, national water security and its correlation with the rationing of rice cultivation, and the cooperation protocol between the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture towards an optimized reuse of agricultural residues.

Also, the experts will present a short briefing of the discussions that took place in the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP14) that was held in Sharm El Sheikh this month.

The experts who will join the discussions are Ms. Azza Hussein Hamdy, Director of the NGO Unit, Greater Cairo Branch and Ministry of Environment and Eng. Abdel Latif Khaled, Head of Irrigation Sector, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.

The Journey of the Deep End is the journey into the depth and deep feelings of Mahmud Darwish. Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet. He won numerous awards for his works. Darwish used Palestine as a metaphor for the loss of Eden, birth and resurrection, and the anguish of dispossession and exile. And he was writing about love in it’s different meanings. He has been described as the man of action whose action is poetry. When he was reading poetry, he filled entire football stadiums.

Director: Hamada Shousha

Speakers: Nashwa Ahmed, Tamer Elgazzar, Esraa Magdy, Nourhan Hamdy, Zeynab, and Sherif Qabbani

Music: Sherif Mostafa

Light: Mohamed Abdel Mohsen