Arabic-L:PEDA:Maryland Day correction

[Dilworth Parkinson]

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1) Subject:Maryland Day correction

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Date: 27 Mar 2009
From:arabick12 at gmail.com
Subject:Maryland Day correction

Dear Dr. Parkinson,

I'm afraid there was a mistake in one of the messages I sent you on  
Monday. It has the right title, but the wrong body. Here is the  
correction.

***Correction***
Local event: University of Maryland invites Arabic students, family,  
and friends to "Maryland Day"
Calling All Arabic Students, Friends, and Family!

Join us for a celebration of Arabic language and culture at the  
University of Maryland’s Maryland Day on Saturday, April 25th. Eat  
delicious food, experience traditional dance performances, and learn  
about the exciting Arabic Language Flagship Program offered by the  
University of Maryland.

Established in 2008, the undergraduate Arabic Flagship at the  
University of Maryland offers students a unique opportunity to attain  
the professional level of proficiency in both Modern Standard Arabic  
and the Egyptian dialect. The Flagship is looking for students who are  
interested in pursuing Arabic language studies at the university  
level, and has prepared a special program for you during Maryland Day.

12:00 – 12:30 pm: Presentation about the Arabic Flagship Program at  
the University of Maryland (at the Inn and Conference Center)

12:30 – 2:00 pm: Catered lunch (also at the Inn and Conference Center)

2:00 – 2:30 pm: Enjoy Maryland Day festivities, and stop by the Middle  
East Booth in the Global Village at Hornbake Plaza. Experience henna  
hand painting, savor Arabic coffee and baklava, see your future in  
your coffee cup and have your photo taken in traditional Middle  
Eastern dress. Learn about the language flagship programs and  
scholarships at UM.

2:30 – 3:00 pm: “Around the Middle East in Dance” show in Hornbake  
Plaza. Enjoy multiple Middle Eastern dances including Egyptian belly  
dance, Lebanese Dabke line dance and Tabla folkloric drums.

If you would like to attend the presentation and lunch, please RSVP to  
Roula Abousaleh: rabousal at umd.edu. The room number and directions to  
the Inn and Conference Center will be provided when you RSVP.

Please send this invitation on to anyone you know who might be  
interested in attending. We hope to see you there!

For more information on Maryland Day, click on the link below.

http://www.marylandday.umd.edu/misc/eblast09.html

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In addition to this event, we are also planning an outreach event  
specifically for Arabic teachers and administrators at the University  
ofMaryland on April 29th. If you are interested in attending this  
event, contact Victoria Nier at 202-362-0700 or email vnier at cal.org.

If you are unable to attend these events but would like to stay  
connected regarding events/training/resources in the Arabic K-12  
field, contact Mike Greer atmike at arabick12.org to join our Arabic K-12  
Listserv.

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Best,

Dr. Alaa Elgibali

Professor of Arabic and Linguistics

Director of Arabic Programs

University of Maryland

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