Welcome to Adelaide,
South Australia, Australia
Second Friday Series

Dates

6:30pm on the Second Friday of every month

**Please always check this page before you attend as the venue may change without much notice or confirm with Amgad via phone/SMS 0400 122 665**

2008 Events
11 January 2008 - Amore Cafe
8 February 2008 - Amore Cafe
14 March 2008
11 April 2008
9 May 2008
13 June 2008
11 July 2008
8 August 2008
12 September 2008
10 October 2008
14 November 2008
12 December 2008

2007 Events
20 July 2007 - The very first Welcome to Adelaide event!
10 August 2007 - Sebel Playford again
14 September 2007 - New venue - Caffe Amore
12 October 2007 - New venue - Sagarmatha
9 November 2007 - Sagarmatha
14 December 2007 - Sagarmatha

Venue

Amgad is the host of the Welcome to Adelaide events.

Amgad moved to Adelaide on 10 January 2007.

Transport

Refreshments

Cost

You will need to tell us that you are coming by completing the registration form below (no additional cost).

Designed for

Event Description

On arrival

Assistance received from

Amgad Elmahdi kindly attends the Welcome to Adelaide events as a volunteer for Newcomers Network.  Lyn Shea from Adelaide Relocations has also offered to provide back up support.

Professional Background
Amgad has eleven years experience in various aspects of hydrology and water management. After obtaining a Masters of Science in Water-Ecological Studies in Egypt, Amgad went on to study environment conservation in Greece and completed a Masters degree in Land and Water Management in Italy.

In 2003, Amgad received an award from the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Egypt, for Best Master Thesis in Water Resources Management.

In late 2006, he finished his PhD on Irrigation System Management at the University of Melbourne and now he is working with CSIRO land and water as a Research Scientist.

Cross Cultural Background
Amgad was elected as a postgraduate councillor for the University of Melbourne Postgraduate Association (UMPA), and then as the Activities and Communication Officer in 2004 until 2006.

In 2005, he founded a Cross Cultural Group at the University of Melbourne. It helps students from diverse backgrounds, departments and faculties to become integrated and understand other cultures, particularly Australian culture.

In 2006, he was named the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) and Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australian Harmony Hero of 2006 for his work promoting cross-cultural understanding and dissolving cultural barriers amongst students at the University of Melbourne.

He moved to Melbourne in August 2003 to start his PhD as an international student and in January 2007, he moved to Adelaide and has now been appointed as the President of the Australian Federation of International Students (AFIS), a non-profit incorporated association established in August 2002 to address issues in relation to international students. AFIS is committed to generating multicultural awareness and planning cultural events in the general community.

Personal Background
Amgad is married and has two young sons. He likes going to the gym, playing soccer and basketball and is interested in the sport of swimming. His main favorite activity is playing oriental music using the "TAR," a form of tambourine and like the professional "Darbuqa", a funnel-shaped drum made of clay or aluminium (the famous one with belly dancing). He also enjoys travelling around and visiting new places.
 

Further information

Other events and information

How to tell
us you are coming

You must tell us you are coming, so that we know how many people will be joining us. You can send an email to

[adelaide @ newcomersnetwork.com]

with your name and contact number by the Thursday before the event on the Friday. Or complete the form here.

If you are bringing a friend or a family member, please include their details in the information section.  When you register, you will be added to the monthly Adelaide Event Reminder Email Mailing List and you can unsubscribe at any time.  When you choose 'Submit' a copy will be sent to your email address.

We look forward to meeting you!

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