AUIS Student: Nayef Khalaf

Hashim Haji Mousa “By thinking outside the box and exploring new ideas, you can differentiate yourself and achieve your goals in a way that sets you apart from others,” Nayef Sabri Nayef Sabri joined the American University of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, in the spring of 2018. He was born in June 1996 in a village called Kerzark in Shingal, Nineveh. Nayef completed his primary and intermediate … Continue reading AUIS Student: Nayef Khalaf

AUIS Faculty: Dr. Isaac Cowell

Hashim Haji Mousa Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honor for me. Dr. Isaac is an instructor at the American University of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, who joined AUIS in January, 2019. He is from Rochester, New York. He completed his four-year Bachelor’s degree … Continue reading AUIS Faculty: Dr. Isaac Cowell

Inspiring Change: One Park at a Time

Ahmed Firas As a group, we are passionate about preserving the environment and promoting sustainable practices. We believe that it is our responsibility to take care of the planet we call home, and that it is essential to act now to ensure that future generations can enjoy it as we do. Recently, we have noticed a significant accumulation of garbage in Azadi Park, which is … Continue reading Inspiring Change: One Park at a Time

An Ultimate Guide to The AUIS Career Fair 2023

“Working Together Towards Change” is the theme of the eleventh AUIS Career Fair, which will be held on April 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). This event provides an exciting opportunity for approximately 2,000 alumni, 1,400 current students, and a cohort of selected students and recent graduates from the country’s top universities to meet and … Continue reading An Ultimate Guide to The AUIS Career Fair 2023

AUIS Awards Recognize Students for Academic Excellence and Service Learning 

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) held its bi-annual AUIS Awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 30th, 2023. The event, which recognizes students for their academic excellence and service learning, was attended by faculty members, staff, and students.  The program has two main categories of awards: Academic Excellence Awards as well as Service Learning Program Awards. The President’s Award is given to students who have … Continue reading AUIS Awards Recognize Students for Academic Excellence and Service Learning 

Benefits of Extracurricular Activities: How They Can Make You a Better Student and Person

Rozhan Saman When we start college, we generally believe that classes and assignments will define our life there. Therefore, we give all our attention to studying and forget that there are other important things. Studying too much can cause burnout when our brain concentrates on deadlines and academic responsibilities in a way that it leaves no space for our hobbies and interests. This can have … Continue reading Benefits of Extracurricular Activities: How They Can Make You a Better Student and Person

Bringing Back Traditions: Spaghetti Bridge Competition is Back at AUIS

On March 5th, 2023, the engineering department held a spaghetti bridge competition, led by Payam Abubakir, a senior civil engineering student as well as the secretary of the ACI chapter. Six groups participated with different bridge designs. The competition aimed to showcase the students’ engineering skills and creativity in constructing spaghetti bridges. Continue reading Bringing Back Traditions: Spaghetti Bridge Competition is Back at AUIS

Iraqi Dinar Hit Hard by Unstable US Exchange Rate, Causing Economic Distress for Citizens

Hashim Haji Mousa The US dollar has been experiencing a recent surge against the Iraqi dinar, causing significant economic distress for citizens. Dollar price is recently standing at around 150,000 Iraqi Dinars. However, during much of February 2023, the exchange rate stood at 100 USD = 170,000 IQD, leaving many struggling to make ends meet. Despite several attempts by the government to stabilize the situation, … Continue reading Iraqi Dinar Hit Hard by Unstable US Exchange Rate, Causing Economic Distress for Citizens

Amna Suraka’s Humanitarian Campaign to Aid Victims of Turkiye and Syria

Hashim Haji Mousa Local people donated money, clothes, and other supplies at Amna Suraka, where local organizations held a campaign to send help to Turkiye and Syria earthquake victims. On February 6, a major earthquake hit Southern Turkiye and Northern Syria, and caused more than 37 thousand deaths so far. Many places in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have delivered help to them, and one … Continue reading Amna Suraka’s Humanitarian Campaign to Aid Victims of Turkiye and Syria

AUIS Students Shine at TECHFEST-Sulaimani 2023 and One Wins First Place

Zaid Khudur TECHFEST, the Biggest Technology Competition in Iraq, took place for the third time under the supervision of the Deputy Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region Government, H.E. Qubad Talabani. Sulaymaniyah International Fairground hosted the event for three days, beginning on February 16, 2023. The event was open and free for everyone to attend. TECHFEST is a platform for technological inventors to present their advancements to … Continue reading AUIS Students Shine at TECHFEST-Sulaimani 2023 and One Wins First Place