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To Kill A Mockingbird in a Play Reading at the BA

Alexandria— The Reference Services Unit is holding its monthly play reading in English on Wednesday, 9 December 2009. Participants will read To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel. Set in the America of the 1930s, the play narrates the story of an ...

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The BA International Biennale for Miniature Graphics

Alexandria— The Arts Center organizes the First Round of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina International Biennale for Miniature Graphics from 9 December 2009 to 25 January 2010. The Biennale is an amazing display of technical, aesthetic and symbolic innovations. Being an international event, styles ...

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Arab Astronomers Exhibition at the BA

Alexandria— The BA History of Science Museum hosts an Exhibition entitled “Arab Astronomers”, focusing on the Arab Scientists and their contributions to Astronomy. An inauguration Ceremony takes place on 6 December 2009. The Exhibition is held during the Arab Astronomers Week, and is a part of ...

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UNESCO Director at the BA

Alexandria— Ms. Irina Bokova, Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) visits the BA, on Monday, 7 December 2009, accompanied by a high profile delegation. Ms. Bokova will be received by the BA Director, Dr. Ismail Serageldin, who will take the ...

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Serageldin Lectures at Stanford University

Alexandria— Stanford University held a special event on Wednesday, 2 December 2009, in honor of Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria in its campus in California, the United States. Serageldin gave two talks: “The New Library of Alexandria: A Beacon of Knowledge” and “For a ...

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