If you were wondering about the planning for Arab American Heritage Month for 2017, we would like to invite you to our first planning meeting on February 17 at 10:30 a.m. in CB 218, Rockville Campus. We are starting 2017 under the new name of <i>Global Nexus</i>.

Global Nexus has been crafted to communicate clearly and reflect the committee's vision of inclusiveness and the mission of enriching minds, engaging hearts and transforming communities in building awareness of global diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/GlobalNexus

The theme for this year is "Building A Cultural of Respect: Enriching Minds, Engaging Hearts, Creating Global Community."

Please bring your enthusiasm and your ideas and your students to the meeting!! Your input will be very valuable in planning the 2017 calendar. The planning session is open to all of your ideas regarding local, national, and global commemorative awareness/history months, and other observances. The aim is to represent all areas, as possible, besides Arab American Heritage Month and Middle Eastern Heritage Month.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, but would like to join the committee or co- sponsor an event or have an idea or question, please contact me at: eelhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu

Together we can achieve the mission of bridging cultures, building awareness, strengthening mutual understanding and increasing cooperation among diverse cultures in our community.