Abu Dhabi varsity celebrates cultural diversity
July 8th, 2011 - 12:33 am ICT by IANSAbu Dhabi, July 7 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi University has celebrated the cultural diversity of its faculty and students as part of its annual International Day function.
The participants had the opportunity to savor traditional food items, and listen to different music, among other activities, held to mark the occasion.
Chancellor Nabil Ibrahim praised the hard work put in in organising the event.
“Abu Dhabi University prides itself on being a culturally diverse institution. This diversity is visible not only in our student body but also members of our staff and faculty, who come from many different walks of life.
“In addition to high standards of academia, we believe that interactions within a diverse community are vital to personal growth,” he said.
–IANS/WAM
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