MENA Cultural Spotlight & Opportunities 

A Note for This Week

As we step into March, we find ourselves amidst a blend of events and transitions. The recent Oscars ceremony brought pride to the MENA community with notable recognitions. The onset of Ramadan offers a time for reflection and unity for those observing. While we enjoy a few days of pleasant weather, it's important to remember that winter isn't over yet; let's stay vigilant against seasonal illnesses. The month ahead promises a busy schedule filled with classes, group projects, and spring recruiting. Let's approach these opportunities with enthusiasm and support for one another.

Professional and Social Events This Week

Please don’t forget to register or attend these exciting professional and social events this week:

Monday, March 3

• Tibet House 2025 Gala and Concert: Year of the Wood Snake | 7:00pm

Tuesday, March 4

• No Bad Ideas: A Startup Whiteboarding Jam | 12:00pm
• International Student Networking Prep Session (Lead - Nourine) | 4:30pm
• Langone Speed Mentoring | 5:00pm

Wednesday, March 5

• MCA: Resilience with Jennifer Wynn | 12:00pm
• SETA: Futaleufu Partners Presentation | 12:00pm
• GEMS Chess Lunch & Learn | 12:00pm
• SternWorks Info Session | 12:00pm
• Start-up Networking Night | 4:30pm
• ABS x GEMS Mahjong Night | 4:30pm
• Spring Happy Hour Series | 9:00pm

Thursday, March 6

• SWIB SPEAKS: Stern Moms | Women’s History Month | 12:00pm
• Pass the Torch - Incoming Club Presidents Meeting | 4:30pm
• Beyond the Exit: Empowering Future Global Founders | 5:00pm

Friday, March 7

• NYU Stern SABAS Conference 2025 | 10:00am
• VC Series | 12:00pm
• SWIB Museum Night @ The NY Historical Society | 4:00pm
• EMBA x Langone Mixer | 5:00pm
• Stern Women's Forum: Women's Month Screening of Show Her The Money | 5:30pm

Saturday, March 8

• Swingers Golf Night | 6:00pm

Sunday, March 9

• Future of Work Bootcamps: Programming and Data Analytics: SQL | 10:00am
• SWIB Paint and Sip at Muse Paintbar | Women’s History Month | 11:30am

This Week's Spotlight

Announcing Our New MENA Club Presidents!

We are thrilled to introduce our newly elected MENA Club presidents, Omar Fahmy and Youcef Bennour. Both bring a wealth of passion and vision to our community, and we are excited to see the club flourish under their leadership. Please join us in congratulating them and supporting their initiatives in the coming year.

MENA Pride at the Oscars

The 97th Academy Awards celebrated significant achievements from the MENA region:

• "In the Shadow of the Cypress": This Iranian short animated film, co-directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. The 20-minute film's victory marks a notable moment for Iranian cinema. (Watch on Vimeo)

• "No Other Land": A compelling documentary on Palestinian activism, this film received an Oscar, highlighting the resilience and stories from the region. (Find showtimes)

Let’s celebrate these artistic achievements by watching and supporting these films!