MENA Cultural Spotlight & Opportunities 

A Note for This Week

Dear MENA Community,

We’re excited to keep building momentum this week and to welcome even more of you into the MENA family at Stern. For our new members, know that the first few weeks can feel overwhelming: we’ve all been there, and your MENA community is here to help. The best way to stay connected? Join our WhatsApp group chat! Link is here, that’s where we share events, opportunities, and updates in real time.

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 & Deadlines

Get to Know Your Board
📅 Monday, Sept 14 | 12:30–1:30 PM
📍 KMC 4-90
Kick off the year with lunch and conversation as you meet the MENA leadership team, welcome new members, and hear about our programming plans. Join us, bring your friends and enjoy the food! We will also share how you can get involved through AVP positions.
👉 Event Details

📝 MENA AVP Applications
📅 Applications Due: Tuesday, Sept 24
We are recruiting passionate and motivated AVPs to help lead our three pillars this year: Business & Cultural Awareness, Community & Networking, and Professional Development. This is a great opportunity to bring your ideas, interests, and energy into shaping the MENA experience at Stern. More info will be shared at our Kickoff event this Wednesday.
👉 Application Form

💡 Mckinsey in Africa
📅 Friday, Sept 25 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Join SiA x MENA x MCA to connect with McKinsey Africa. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with McKinsey consultants, learn about their journeys, their work on the continent and opportunities in the Africa offices. Registration at the link below is required.
👉 Event Details

💡 Lebnet End of Summer Picnic
📅 Thursday, Oct 1 | 6:00–8:00 PM
LebNet is a non-profit organization that connects technology professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide. They're hosting a casual evening picnic in the heart of Manhattan! Meet fellow community members, enjoy some man’oushe and refreshments, and take a break from the busy workweek to connect and catch up.
👉 Event Details

We look forward to seeing you this week and to welcoming more of you into our growing community. Here’s to another exciting chapter for MENA at Stern.

Warm regards,
The MENA Club Board

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