A Warm Virtual Welcome: Class of 2025 Joins AUC February 2, 2021
Nahla El Gendy
AUC welcomes the Class of 2025 in unusual circumstances with new hopes and challenges awaiting them. AUC is still implementing a hybrid model of classes with an emphasis on maintaining a low-density campus.
Having the first month of the spring semester entirely online did not prevent the incoming students from enjoying their orientation and preparing for their AUC journey. We are all ready for the pandemic to end and active life to resume on campus, yet for the ongoing safety of the community, we conducted this year s orientation entirely online via Zoom, said Mohamed Gendy, manager of the First-Year Program. This didn t stop the new students from fully engaging with their peer leaders during the sessions asking questions, exchanging ideas, sharing stories and playing educational games. The energy and vibes were great.
Jordanians rethink umrah plans in light of new travel conditions
By Bahaa Al Deen Al Nawas - Jan 23,2021 - Last updated at Jan 23,2021
This handout photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media shows a few pilgrims circumambulating the Kaaba, Islam s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca, on July 26, 2020 (AFP photo)
AMMAN New rules for Muslim pilgrims have been issued, allowing only those aged between 18 and 50 to perform Hajj, the greater Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the five pillars of Islam, and umrah, the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that can be taken at any time.