Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Cultural Club

We meet two times a month (once every two weeks). Meetings will usually take place on a Thursday at 7 pm. However, the day/times will vary depending on the availability of the members and leadership team. You can fill out your preferred meeting times in the New Member Interest Form.

Our meetings intend to take members on a journey throughout the Middle East/North Africa region. Meetings will alternate, meaning one month will be a more formal meeting, and the next month will be informal. The formal sessions will entail a presentation on the chosen country (likely given by a student or community member from that country), giving the members a comprehensive perspective on the country's culture, society, politics, religion, etc. There will also be food and drinks to try from that country and other relevant games or music. The informal meetings will depend on the country, but they will include an informal activity most relevant to that country. Examples include: getting dinner at a Lebanese restaurant, going to a cafe to drink Turkish coffee, playing billiards, and drinking Arak.

Our formal events will be somewhere on campus, such as in the Union or Cheney International Center. Our informal events will vary depending on the theme, sometimes being held at one of our committee member's houses, on campus, a cafe/restaurant, etc.

In the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Cultural Club, there will always be something new for you to learn or something new for you to try! The best way to grow is to live outside your comfort zone, and this club will help you do so, allowing you to experience a new culture in a safe and fun environment. It is also a great way to meet people who have similar interests, but come from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures!