2017) Participant in a workshop on “Developing English Language Curricula, Methods of
Teaching and Research on English for specific purposes (ESP)” held at the Faculty of
Education, Menoufia University, April 11.
– (2012) Participant and organizer of workshop on “Reading Comprehension Across Language as a
Subject” held at The Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, May 15 in collaboration with
the American University in Cairo. Trainer Prof. Ana Gil Garci (Visiting Professor at the
American University in Cairo).
– (2012) Participant and organizer of “Forum Day” workshop: “Professional Development of EFL
Teachers” held at The Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, April 23 in collaboration with
the American University in Cairo. Trainer Prof. Ana Garcia (Visiting Professor at the
American University in Cairo).
– (2012) Organizer of Workshop on “Soliya’s Connect Program: Sustainable Development” held at 4
The Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in
collaboration with Soliya Network and the Swiss Embassy in Cairo. Invited Guests
included: Mr. Shamil Idriss (Soliya Chief Executive Officer), Ms. Soha Gad (Soliya Senior
Manager, Information Technology and Partnership Development), Nicole Providoli (Chief
Executive of Funding in Swiss Embassy in Cairo), and Romain Darbelly (Head of the
Newly established Swiss Development Cooperation office in Cairo).
– (2012) Participant in Forum Day and Live Webinar on: “50th Anniversary of Forum” held at US
Embassy, Information Resource Center (IRC), Cairo, Egypt, March 14.
– (2012) Organizer of workshop on “American Embassy in Cairo Exchange Programs for Egyptian
University Students” held at the Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on Tuesday,
Jan. 19, in collaboration with the American Embassy in Cairo. Invited Guests included:
(Rania El-Sayed and Daniel de Castillo (Cultural Affairs Specialists, Public Affairs Section,
U.S. Embassy in Cairo).
– (2011) Presenter and organizer of “Forum Day” workshop – “Reading: Appreciating the Power of
Words” held at the Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on Tuesday, Dec. 20, in
collaboration with the American Embassy in Cairo. Trainers in included Prof. Robert
Lindsey (Senior Officer of Regional English Language Office, American Embassy in
Cairo), and Prof. Ahmed Seif El-Din (Prof. of Curriculum, Menoufia University, Egypt).
– (2011) Participant in Second “National Youth Forum” held at Menoufia University, Shebin El-
Kom, Menoufia, Egypt (May 15-17). Workshops included: Human Resources,
Negotiation Skills, Marketing, Computers Science, and Media Resources.
– (2011) Organizer of Lecture followed by Discussion on “The Egyptian Revolution from a European
Perspective” by Prof. Jerry Leach (Director of The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz
Alsaud Center for American Studies and Research, the American University in Cairo, Egypt)
held at the Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on Tuesday,
March. 29, with invited guests (Mohammed El-Gindi and Dalia Abbas (AUC
Students).
– (2010) Participant in symposium on “Connecting Bridges between Japan and the Islamic Arab
World” held at the Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on
Thursday, Nov. 11, with invited guest: Prof. Samir Abd El-Hameed Ibrahim Nouh
(Professor of Oriental Languages and Literature, Doshisha Univ., Kyoto, Japan).
– (2010) Participant in “National Youth Forum” held at Menoufia University, Shebin El- Kom,
Menoufia, Egypt (Oct. 31 – Nov. 1). Workshops included: Human Resources, Negotiation
Skills, Marketing, and Computers Science, with presentation “Learning English and the Job
Market.”
– (2009) Organizer of a symposium on “England between 15th and 21st Centuries: Major Figures and
Events” held at the Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on
Tuesday, April 14, with invited guest: Abd El-Fattah Ghoneima (Professor of
Philosophy, Menoufia University).
– (2009) Panelist in International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Alumni Networking Event on
“The State of the Economy: A General Discussion of the Economy and How It Affects
You” organized by the Egyptian-American Friendship Association in coordination with the
United States Embassy in Cairo on Thursday, April 2, at the Cairo Capitol Club,
Cairo. 5
– (2009) Participant in a Workshop on “American Popular Culture and Its Circulation” held at
Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on Sunday, March 8, with invited guest:
Brian T. Edwards (Professor of English and Comparative Studies, Northwestern University,
Illinois).
– (2007) Participant in a Workshop on “Common Misconceptions in Egyptian and American
Cultures” held at Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on Wednesday, April 28,
with invited guests: Lisa Portmess (Fulbright Scholar at The American University in
Cairo, Egypt and Professor of Philosophy at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania) and Jerry
Leach (Director of The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Center for
American Studies and Research, the American University in Cairo, Egypt.
– (2006) Participant in a workshop on “American Culture in the Eyes of Egyptian Students” held at
Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on Wednesday, September 6, with
invited guests: Lisa Portmess (Fulbright Scholar at The American University in Cairo,
Egypt and Professor of Philosophy at Gettysburg College in=Pennsylvania) and Jerry
Leach (Director of The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Center for
American Studies and Research, the American University in Cairo, Egypt.
– (2006) Participant in a workshop on “American Popular Culture” held at Faculty of Arts,
Menoufia University, Egypt on November 11, with invited guest: Vanessa Allen-
Brown (Visiting American Professor, Six of October University, Egypt).
– (2006) Participant in a workshop on “American/Egyptian Cultures: Similarities and dissimilarities”
held at Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on Wednesday, March 15, with
invited guests: Nancy Baron (Director of Global Psychiatric and Psycho-Social Initiatives –
GPSI) and Jerry Leach (Director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud
Center for American Studies and Research, the American University in Cairo, Egypt.
– (2006) Participant in a workshop on “American Studies: From Area Studies to Cultural Studies”
held at Faculty of Arts, Menoufia University, Egypt on March 14, with invited
guests: Janice Lee Jayes (Visiting Research Scholar, American University in Cairo, Egypt),
Joseph Allan Walwik (Professor of American History, American University in Cairo,
Egypt).
– (2005) Participant in Faculty Workshop: “Text as Artifact: An Exploration of Contemporary
American Literature from an Area Studies Perspective” in collaboration with Janice Lee
Jayes (Visiting Research Scholar, American University in Cairo, Egypt) held at The Prince
Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Center for American Studies and Research, the
American University in Cairo, Egypt, October 11.
– (2005) Participant in a workshop on “American Studies Perspectives” held at Faculty of Arts,
Menoufia University, Egypt on December 17, with invited guests: Janice Lee Jayes
(Visiting Research Scholar, American University in Cairo, Egypt), Joseph Allan Walwik
(Professor of American History, American university in Cairo, Egypt).
