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February 9, 2001 Student to talk about his life in Egypt Feb. 22WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University Educational Travel Programs is presenting "Egypt – Ancient Wonders & Modern Mysteries," a brown bag discussion, at noon on Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Black Cultural Center. Reservations are not required for this event, which is free and open to the public. Matthew M. Kubik, associate professor of civil and architectural engineering, and Gehad Sakiek, a doctoral student in physics and an Egyptian native, will talk at the luncheon. "Egypt is a wonder and enigma that has lured travelers and captured imaginations of many people for thousands of years," said Joanne Chaney, manager of the Center for Lifelong Learning Educational Travel Programs. "Often people have misconceptions about living conditions, customs, the economy or the safety for tourists. Up-to-date information will be presented at the discussion about modern Egypt and what it is like to live there today and what one would see if they choose to visit Egypt ." Kubik, an award-winning architect, will discuss the architecture of ancient Egyptian pyramids and monuments. Sadiek, the president of the Egyptian Student Association of North America, will discuss modern Egypt. He will cover Egypt's educational system, the land and geography, the economic climate, the importance of tourism and safety and the stereotypes held by Americans about Egyptian culture and people. A question and answer session will follow the discussion. CONTACT: Lori Hinton, Center for Lifelong Learning, (765) 496-6659 or (800) 359-2986, ext. 70, lohinton@cll.purdue.edu.
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