VCUQatar Gallery Presents ‘F for Faculty’
The Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents ‘F for Faculty’, an exhibition which showcases the works of artists and designers who work, teach, create, make and research at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Presents Student, Alumni and Common Thread Fashion Trunk Show
The Fashion Promotion Class at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in conjunction with Common Thread presents a Fashion Trunk Show on Monday, 12 December with a reception at 5:00 PM at the Bookstore at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Presents ‘Shared Glass’
VCUQatar’s MFA.DESIGN (Master of Fine Arts in Design Studies program) presents an exhibition entitled ‘Shared Glass: A Design Collaboration between VCUQatar and Fabrica, Italy’. The exhibition is scheduled to open at the Katara Art Center, Building 5, on Thursday, 1 December, 2011 with a reception at 6:00 PM.
VCUQatar Presents ‘Thoughts on Modern Calligraphy and Contemporary Work’
The Graphic Design Department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents a lecture by renowned calligrapher, Wissam Shawkat, entitled ‘Thoughts on Modern Calligraphy and Contemporary Work,’ on Wednesday, 30 November, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Presents ‘The Design of Objects That Don’t Exist Yet’
As part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents a lecture by renowned science fiction writer and futurist, Bruce Sterling, entitled ‘The Design of Objects That Don't Exist Yet,’ on Wednesday, 16 November, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Presents ‘Preserving Cultural Heritage’
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar together with the Qatar Museums Authority and the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage presents a lecture by Dr. Sohair Wastawy entitled ‘Preserving Cultural Heritage,’ on Monday, 14 November, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Al-Tashar Hall at Katara Cultural Village.
VCUQatar Presents ‘Office Design for the Knowledge Economy’
The Interior Design department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in conjunction with German office furniture manufacturer, Wilkhahn, presents a lecture by Burkhard Remmers entitled ‘Office design for the knowledge economy, space for communication, living ergonomics and sustainability,’ on Monday, 14 November, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Gallery Presents Children of Gaza
The Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents ‘Children of Gaza.’ The exhibition is scheduled to open on Wednesday, 9 November, 2011 with a reception at 6:00 PM.
Digital professionals invited to meet and connect at Refresh Qatar
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar invites designers, web developers and e-marketers to discuss ‘Design, Content and Creativity’ at a web and digital experts community meet-up on Saturday, 19th November at 10.30 AM.
The Fourth Biennial Hamad Bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art Explores The Object In Depth
God is Beautiful; He Loves Beauty: The Object in Islamic Art and Culture, the Fourth Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Islamic Art Symposium opened its session today, the last day, with remarks from Dr. Sheila Blair and Dr. Jonathan Bloom, the organizers of the Symposium.
The Fourth Biennial Hamad Bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art Day Two
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in partnership Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts and Qatar Foundation hosted the second day of the fourth biennial Hamad Bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha.
The Fourth Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art Opens at the Museum of Islamic Art
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in partnership Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts and Qatar Foundation opened the Fourth Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art on Saturday, 29 October at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha.
VCUQatar Announces The Fourth Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art
Scholars from around the world will explore individual objects held by the Museum of Islamic Art during the Fourth Biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art, October 29 - 31, 2011 at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.
VCUQatar Presents ‘Eric Gaskins: A life in design’
As part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents a lecture by Eric Gaskins entitled ‘Eric Gaskins: A life in design’ on Tuesday, 25 October, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Students Design Cover for Anthology on Contemporary Arabian Gulf Poetry
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar students have designed the cover for Gathering the Tide: An Anthology of Contemporary Arabian Gulf Poetry, the anthology supported in part by the Qatar Foundation Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) grant.
VCUQatar Fashion Design Department wins two awards at the World Education Congress
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar Chair of the Fashion Design department Sandra Wilkins was awarded the Best Professor in Fashion Design at the recent World Education Congress (WEC) Asia Awards ceremony held in Dubai.
VCUQatar Project Awarded NPRP Grant
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar’s project titled ‘Visualizing Qatar’s Past’, which proposes to build up a visual record of Qatar’s archaeological and heritage sites and develop new methods of recording and analysis based on the use of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) photography, has been awarded a $400,000 National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) grant by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF).
VCUQatar Presents ‘Looking Beyond the Structure: Critical Thinking for Designers and Architect
The Interior Design department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents a lecture by Dan Bucsescu entitled ‘Looking Beyond the Structure: Critical Thinking for Designers and Architects’ on Wednesday, 28 September, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Offers Fall Community Classes to the Community in Qatar
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is starting this season’s Community Classes in October and course offerings include classes in different art and design areas by noted local and international instructors.
VCUQatar Presents ‘Cultural Identity - Breaking the Boundaries of Clichés’
As part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents a lecture by Sonia Ashour entitled ‘Cultural Identity - Breaking the Boundaries of Clichés’ on Wednesday, 21 September, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Welcomes Incoming MFA and BFA students
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar welcomed 70 new full time students to the Education City campus - 63 to the Bachelor of Fine Arts and seven to the Masters of Fine Arts programs.
VCUQatar Hosts Awards Ceremony
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar held its annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of VCUQatar students.
VCUQatar Welcomes Faculty and Staff to the New 2011-2012 Academic Year
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar celebrated the new 2011-2012 academic year by welcoming new and returning faculty and staff during an all-day retreat held at the VCUQatar atrium this week.
VCUQatar Student Affairs Hosts Summer Art and Design Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar hosted Summer Art and Design Programs with three different programs designed to explore and advance art and design skills for students aged 9-18 years.
VCUQatar Alumni Relations Office Hosts ‘Arabian Market’ Networking Event
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar’s Alumni Relations office hosted ‘Arabian Market’, a ladies-only networking event for VCUQatar alumni, in collaboration with Qatar Professional Women’s Network, on 15 June at the Sharq Village Hotel and Spa.
VCUQatar Awards Two Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Scholarships for Creativity
For the second consecutive year, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar awarded the two Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Scholarships for Creativity to two students from Al Khor International School in Qatar.
VCUQatar Library and BQFP to Hold Author Talk
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar and Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing (BQFP) will host an author talk and book launch for The Beauty Chorus on Wednesday, 1 June, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Saffron Hall at VCUQatar.
VCU alumna returns as prominent architect to Qatar
Virginia Commonwealth University alumna, Reham Mohamed Aleid returns to Qatar to make her mark as a renowned architect.
VCUQatar Alumni Relations Office to Host Entrepreneurship & Empowerment Workshops
The Alumni Relations office at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar will host two 4-day professional development community workshops in June for designers, entrepreneurs and creative professionals working in advertising and communications.
National Arts Organization Elects VCUQatar Professor to Lead
Assistant Professor of Art at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar - Jesse Payne - was elected by the membership of the national arts organization Foundations in Art: Theory and Education (FATE) to serve on their Board of Officers.
VCU Alumni Association Launches First International Middle East Chapter
Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni Relations Association launched its first international alumni chapter – the Middle East chapter – on 3 May, 2011 at VCUQatar.
Joint ROTA-VCUQatar Indonesia Volunteer Trip Sponsored by Vodafone Qatar
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar Volunteers supporting Indonesian skills development
VCUQatar Celebrates a Decade of Designers with its 2011 Commencement Ceremony
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar held its 2011 Commencement Ceremony on 2 May at the Ritz Carlton Doha, conferring 49 Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in fashion, graphic and interior design.
VCUQatar Presents Senior Showcase
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents ‘Senior Showcase’, a display of the emerging talents of graduating design students on Sunday, 1 May, 2011 with a reception at 6:00PM at the Saffron Hall at VCUQatar.
Saudi designer and VCU alumna, Sonia Ashour to speak at VCUQatar Commencement
Sonia Ashour, founder and principal of A|G interior design consultants, will be the featured speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar’s commencement ceremony on 2 May, 2011.
VCUQatar Presents Its Twelfth Annual Fashion Show ‘Portfolio’
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presented its Twelfth Annual Fashion Show, ‘Portfolio’ to a ladies only audience on 20 April, 2011 at the VCUQatar atrium.
VCUQatar Participates in Qatar Career Fair 2011
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar participated in Qatar Career Fair 2011, the official career fair of the State of Qatar, from 10 to 14 April 2011 at the Doha Exhibition Center.
VCUQatar Presents ‘Architecture & the Loss of Craft’
The Interior Design department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is presenting a lecture by renowned architect Sara Shafiei entitled ‘Architecture and The Loss of Craft’ on Sunday, 10 April, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Announces Bongiwe Walaza as Guest Designer for the Twelfth Annual Fashion Show
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is pleased to announce South African designer, Bongiwe Walaza, as the guest designer and Tatum Keshwar, Miss South Africa 2008, as guest model for the Twelfth Annual Fashion Show, ‘Portfolio’.
VCUQatar Presents ‘Fast Forward Future: Fashioning Feral Childe’
As part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents a lecture by Feral Childe entitled ‘Fast Forward Future: Fashioning Feral Childe’ on Tuesday, 29 March, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Atrium at VCUQatar.
Tasmeem Doha 2011 Day Four
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Foundation hosted the last day of its biennial design conference Tasmeem Doha 2011 on Thursday, 24 March.
Tasmeem Doha 2011 Day Four Morning Session
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Foundation hosted the last day of its biennial design conference Tasmeem Doha 2011 on Thursday, 24 March.
Tasmeem Doha 2011 Day Three
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Foundation hosted the third day of its biennial design conference Tasmeem Doha 2011 on Wednesday, 23 March.
Tasmeem Doha 2011 Day Two
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Foundation hosted the second day of its biennial design conference Tasmeem Doha 2011 on Tuesday, 22 March.
VCUQatar Opens Tasmeem Doha 2011
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Foundation launched its biennial design conference Tasmeem Doha 2011 on Monday, 21 March.
VCUQatar Invites Public to Participate in Tasmeem Doha 2011
The Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Foundation, invites the public to the opening of its biennial design conference Tasmeem Doha 2011 on Monday, 21 March.
The Gallery at VCUQatar Presents ‘Animal Pharm’
The Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents ‘Animal Pharm’ curated by Interaction Design Lab (ID-Lab) in Milan with Line Ulrika Christiansen, Stefano Mirti and Elio Caccavale on Wednesday, 16 March, 2011.
VCUQatar Announces Al-Mehain, Dr. Al-Mutawa and Raby as Inspirational Speakers for Tasmeem 2011
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is pleased to announce the participation of Amal Al-Mehain, Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa and Fiona Raby as inspirational speakers for the Tasmeem Doha 2011 – ‘Synapse: Designer as Link’ conference.
VCUQatar Announces Heiden, Jeremijenko and Mauer as Inspirational Speakers for Tasmeem 2011
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is pleased to announce the participation of Bowman Heiden, Natalie Jeremijenko and Michael Mauer as inspirational speakers for the Tasmeem Doha 2011 – ‘Synapse: Designer as Link’ conference.
VCUQatar Announces Tasmeem Doha 2011
VCUQatar’s 6th Tasmeem 2011 – ‘Synapse: Designer As Link’ conference to address the challenges facing Qatar
VCUQatar Project Awarded UREP Grant
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar’s project titled ‘Orality to Image: Traditional Qatari Narratives and Visual Media’, which proposes to preserve and re-present traditional Qatari culture by adapting cross-generational oral narratives into text and graphic form, has been awarded an Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) grant by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF).
Qatar’s expert designers, developers and entrepreneurs to meet up at ‘Refresh Qatar’
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is hosting its second ‘Web, Mobile and Startups’ meetup ‘Refresh Qatar’ on Saturday, 26 February from 10:30 AM at the atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Hosts ‘Fashion Rush’
The Fashion Design Department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is hosting the first ‘Fashion Rush’ on Wednesday, 23rd February from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Saffron Hall at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Hosts Application Night- Last Chance to Apply to VCUQatar
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar will host Portfolio Review Night on 22 February, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Saffron Hall at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Hosts MFA Open House
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar invites prospective Master of Fine Arts students to an Open House reception on Wednesday, 16 February, 2011 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Saffron Hall at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Presents ‘IHPE Qatar 2010’ Exhibition
The Graphic Design Department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents the ‘IHPE (International Heritage Photographic Experience) Qatar 2010’ exhibition with an opening reception on Tuesday, 15 February, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Saffron hall at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Alumni Relations Office Hosts ‘Unleash the Presenter in You’ Workshop
The Alumni Relations office at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is hosting a four-day part-time ‘Unleash the Presenter in You’ workshop from Wednesday 16 February to Saturday, 19 February, 2011 at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Presents ‘You Made it, You Take it Back’
As part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents a lecture by Dr. Andrew Dent entitled ‘You Made it, You Take it Back’ on Wednesday, 9 February, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Atrium at VCUQatar.
VCUQatar Assistant Professor Teaches First Workshop in CMUQ’s R-TISt program
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar’s Assistant Professor for Design Foundation, Jesse Payne taught the first workshop in a program called R-TISt through Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar’s Doha Community Engagement Program (DCEP).
VCUQatar Alumna Entrepreneur Launches Moda Key Boutique
Latifa Al Mudahki, a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, is hosting the Grand opening of her boutique Moda Key on Thursday, 3 February, 2011 in Doha at Building 48 Aljazeera street, Fareej Bin Mahmoud.
ZAI Presents Young Designers of VCUQatar
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar and NBK Fashion’s ZAI present ‘Young Designers of VCUQatar’ - fashion design alumna Roqaya Al Thani and student Selina Farooqui.
The Gallery at VCUQatar Presents ‘Crossing Boundaries’
The Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar presents ‘Crossing Boundaries: Contemporary Art and Artists from South Africa’, curated by VCUQatar gallery director Jochen Sokoly and South African gallerist Ortrud Mulder on Wednesday, 26 January 2011.
VCUQatar’s Design Competition deadline a month away
Best two complete student applications will receive full four-year scholarships to attend VCUQatar
VCUQatar Presents ‘Inclusive Piety with an Exclusive Image: The Shi’i Shrines of Syria’
As part of the Arts and Architecture of the Islamic World Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is presenting a lecture by Yasser Tabbaa entitled ‘Inclusive Piety with an Exclusive Image: The Shi'i Shrines of Syria’, on Wednesday19 January, 2011 at 6:30 PM at the Atrium in VCUQatar.
Joseph H. Seipel named Dean of the VCU School of the Arts
Joseph H. Seipel has been named dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond Virginia, the premier public graduate school of arts and design in the United States, effective March 15.
VCUQatar Faculty Diana Woodcock publishes ‘In the Shade of the Sidra Tree’
Finishing Line Press announces the publication of ‘In the Shade of the Sidra Tree’, a chapbook of poems by VCUQatar Assistant Professor Diana Woodcock.