Film Night: The Battle of Algiers

1966, 117 minutes

On the occasion of the 52nd  anniversary of the launch of the Algerian Revolution, OUACS is showing one of the most influential films in the history of political cinema. Gillo Pontecorvo’s The Battle of Algiers focuses on the harrowing events of 1957, a key year in Algeria’s struggle for independence from France. Shot in the streets of Algiers in documentary style with unforgetable music by the great Ennio Morricone , the film vividly recreates the tumultuous Algerian uprising against the occupying French in the 1950s. The French win the battle, but ultimately lose the war as the Algerian people demonstrate that they will no longer be suppressed.

Date: Thursday 2nd November, 7:30pm

Location: St Antony’s College, Nissan Lecture Theatre

2nd Michaelmas Term Meeting

Oxford University Arab Cultural Society invites you to attend the second meeting/social of the term. The socials offer a great opportunity to get involved, enjoy Arabic food, smoke Shisha and meet other students in a friendly welcoming atmosphere…

When: Tuesday, October 31 @ 7:00

Where: Al Salam Restaurant, Park End Street 

Fawaz Trabulsi

On Monday 23rd of October 2006, OUACS was honoured to host a talk by Professor Fawaz Trabulsi and chaired by Dr. Karma Nabulsi .

Professor Fawaz Trabulsi is a renowned Arab historian, public intellectual and a former Lebanese political leader. He has authored numerous book on Arab culture, politics and history as well as a critically acclaimed autobiography. He has most recently completed “A History of Modern Lebanon,” the most extensive study of the country to date. 
Dr Karma Nabulsi is Politics Fellow at St Edmund Hall  and a University Lecturer in International Relations. She is a former PLO representative and a leading expert on the laws of war and the international relations of the Middle East. Dr Nabulsi is the author “Traditions of War: Occupation, Resistance, and the Law,” an authoritative study in the field. She is also regular contributor to the Guardian Newspaper. 
 Professor Trabulsi analyzed the nature of the “New Middle East” and gave an expert analysis on the wars in Palestine and Lebanon. The talk was followed by a dinner and informal gathering at Al Salam Restaurant. OUACS wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Professor Trabulsi and Dr. Nabulsi and hopes that they will visit us again in the near future. A special thanks as well to all those who attended the talk, and we hope to see you soon at our next event! 

 

 

 

 

Eid Party!

Oxford University Arab Cultural Society
                 
    Invites you to Oxford’s one and only

                       **Eid Party**                        

Everyone is welcome to celebrate in style @ the Bridge VIP lounge, see and be seen, mingle with the crew and dance
all night to the latest Arabic tunes!!!

Date: Wednesday October 25
Time: 10:00 pm
Location: The Bridge Club, VIP lounge

Entance fee: £4

Professor Fawaz Trabulsi – The Israeli War on Lebanon & Gaza, and The “New Middle East”

In an event chaired by Dr Karma Nabulsi, Professor Fawaz Trabulsi will be presenting a talk on the recent Israeli war on Lebanon and Gaza, and Bush’s ”New Middle East”.

Professor Fawaz Trabulsi is a renowned Arab historian, public intellectual and a former Lebanese political leader. He has authored numerous book on Arab culture, politics and history as well as a critically acclaimed autobiography. He has most recently completed “A History of Modern Lebanon,” the most extensive study of the country to date. 
Dr Karma Nabulsi is Politics Fellow at St Edmund Hall  and a University Lecturer in International Relations. She is a former PLO representative and a leading expert
on the laws of war and the international relations of the Middle East. Dr Nabulsi is the author “Traditions of War: Occupation, Resistance, and the Law,” an authoritative study in the field. She is also regular contributor to the Guardian Newspaper. 
Monday Week 3, 23 September 2006

Location: Nissan Lecture Theatre, St Antony’s College

Time: 7.30pm

Mourid Al Barghouti

On Monday the 16th of October the society had the honour of hosting Mourid Barghouti, a distinguished Palestinian poet and author. He is the author of the critically acclaimed “I Saw Ramallah,” and a recipient of the Naguib Mahfouz Medal For Literature and the Palestine Prize for Poetry. A poetry reading by Mr. Barghouti was followed by an open literary and political discussion.  Mr. Barghouti then joined the committee and other society members for an informal dinner.

The society would like to extend its warmest thanks to Mr. Barghouti, and we wish that he will honour us with us presence again at a very soon time.

Attached are some pictures and a clip of Mr. Barghouti reciting one of his poems.

Enjoy!

 

 

OUACS

With our roots as a society dating back decades, this year we celebrate our 10 year anniversary as the OU Arab Cultural Society.

The OUACS serves many different roles on campus. Firstly, it acts as a meeting point and contact hub for all Arab students on Campus. It aims to represent them and offer them maximum support.

We also aim to present a platform for voices and speakers from or interested in the Arab world, with the topics of discussions covering politics, history, the arts, and culture.

Our parties and social events are particularly renowned on campus, so where ever your interests may lie, OUACS has something to offer you.