Egypt

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Farashaei, Nooshin

We had a wonderful time talking with UConn Egyptian students and learning about their vibrant culture! We hope to host more events like this highlighting the beauty of the Middle East.

Nowruz 2024

Posted on March 6, 2024April 5, 2024 by Farashaei, Nooshin

We celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, on March 25, 2024, and we had a great time with the UConn community. That was such an amazing night. Happy new year every one!

Know Your Rights!

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by Farashaei, Nooshin

Know Your Rights

MECP invites international graduate students to the ODI Commons on Wednesday March 6 from 1 pm to 2 pm for a presentation and discussion about what rights the university owes them, and what they can do if they feel discriminated against or taken advantage of. All are welcome to come to the meeting, and there will also be an option to join and listen virtually.

Time: Wednesday March 6, From 1 pm to 2pm

Location: ODI Commons, Student union, UConn

Link for virtually attending the event:

https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/webappng/sites/uconn-cmr/meeting/info/ba262060dd034b72a4d385e7d94d9977

Password: MECP

Panelist: MECP1

Wadi Shab, Oman

Posted on January 25, 2024February 27, 2024 by Farashaei, Nooshin

Wadi Shab, Oman

Wadi Shab is a canyon in Oman which sees many tourists and Omanis visit it. It has pristine blue waters and a wide variety of flora.

Yalda 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023February 27, 2024 by Farashaei, Nooshin

Join us in celebrating Yalda!

Yalda is an Iranian festival celebrated on the longest and darkest night of the year.

Thursday, December 14, 2023 – 5 pm-10 pm – Student Union Ballroom, Room 330/331

Burj Khalifa – DUBAI, UAE

Posted on November 2, 2023February 27, 2024 by Farashaei, Nooshin

The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, UAE and is the tallest building in the world. A highly recognizable part of the Dubai skyline, the tower is surrounded by luxury malls, parks, and large water fountains. It is a must see item on every tourist’s bucket list.

Cedar of God, Lebanon

Posted on October 26, 2023February 27, 2024 by Farashaei, Nooshin

The Cedars of God is a beautiful nature preserve in Lebanon. It contains the last major cedar forest in the country. Cedar trees are a symbol of Lebanon and appear on its flag

Petra, Jordan

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Farashaei, Nooshin

This week we are showcasing a renowned landmark in Jordan, the city of Petra! A UNESCO world heritage site, Petra is an ancient city carved out of rock. Today, the historical site sees hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Farashaei, Nooshin

Each week we will be putting a spotlight on different Middle Eastern countries and landmarks to feature and highlight the region’s culture! This week we are focusing on the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷
The Grand Bazaar is thought to be one of the first shopping malls in the world. Established in 1455, it boasts traditional Turkish architecture and sells all sorts of goods in its shops and restaurants.
Today, the bazaar is one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions where visitors can experience the beauty of the Middle East in person.

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Farashaei, Nooshin

Grad Engineering Programs Get Together with MECP

We had a great time getting to know UConn grad engineers! We got to meet so many people from so many different Middle Eastern countries! Everyone had a fun time eating donuts, drinking coffee, doing crafts, and making new friends. Stay tuned for more events like this in the future 🤩