MENA Cultural Spotlight & Opportunities 

A Note for This Week

Dear MENA Community,

November is in full swing — exams, group projects, social events, and most importantly, recruiting. It’s a busy stretch, but keep going. Take breaks, be intentional with your time, and stay true to yourself. We are rooting for you.

And speaking of staying balanced — we’ve got you covered on the social side. We’re closing out the semester with a lineup that brings culture, community, and good food (literally) to the table. Check out what’s ahead below.

The best way to stay connected? Join our WhatsApp group chat! Link is here and QR code attached below, that’s where we share events, opportunities, and updates in real time.

Culture Corner

New York is full of MENA history and storytelling if you know where to look. Here are two we recommend exploring this month:

• “Niyu Yurk: Indigenous New York” at NYPL
A powerful exhibition reflecting on the layered identities and original cultures that shaped this land long before the modern city. A reminder that cultural roots, migration, and belonging run deeper than borders.
https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/niyu-yurk

• Persian Poetics: Classical Persian Poetry in NYC
A community series bringing classical Persian verse to life through reading circles and guided interpretation. A great way to experience literature as lived culture, not just text.
https://www.persianpoetics.com/courses/ny

As always, you can stay up to date with everything happening at Stern through these key links:
🔗 Career Account
🔗 Campus Groups
🔗 MBA Events Calendar

📌 Upcoming Events

EBS x MENA: Cypriot Dinner at Aliada

Wed, Nov 19 | 7–9 PM | Aliada Restaurant
Join EBS and MENA for a cultural dinner exploring Cyprus as a historical and cultural bridge between Europe and the Middle East. This is also a chance to step outside the downtown bubble and experience one of NYC’s most vibrant immigrant neighborhoods.
👉 https://cglink.me/2c4/r1928730

ACC x MENA Supper Club: Nasrin’s Kitchen

Tue, Dec 2 | 7–9 PM | Midtown
A warm, family-style four-course meal highlighting Middle Eastern flavors and storytelling. Drinks available for purchase.
👉 https://cglink.me/2c4/r1928667

Making Mahshi with MENA

Sat, Dec 6 | 5–7 PM | Location TBD
Learn how to make Egyptian-style mahshi — rice, herbs, and spices stuffed into vegetables or grape leaves. Vegetarian and meat options available. Community, cumin, and culture. Light beverages included.
👉 https://cglink.me/2c4/r1928671

We know this part of the semester stretches everyone — we hope these moments of food, culture, and connection offer warmth and grounding along the way. Looking forward to seeing many of you soon.

Warm regards,
The MENA Club Board