Georgetown Alumni Meet With Classmates and Friends at Suhoor

Press release

Published June 7th, 2018 - 05:47 GMT

With about 70 alumni and faculty members in attendance, the Suhoor attracted graduates from every graduating class from 2009 through 2018.

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) alumni, faculty members, and staff met recently at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in central Doha for a late night meal during the holy month of Ramadan. This year’s event was the first of its kind sponsored by the Georgetown University Alumni Association Board.

With about 70 alumni and faculty members in attendance, the Suhoor attracted graduates from every graduating class from 2009 through 2018, who enjoyed an authentic meal prepared by a Qatari chef.

“It was great to see alumni across many years at our recent event and to provide an opportunity for them to enjoy a typical Qatari Ramadan meal,” said Afsha Kohli, operations manager at the Office of Student Development. “With a growing GU-Q alumni community, we hope to build strong bonds and encourage our graduates to remain connected, and Suhoor is the perfect time because almost all of them are working professionals and the late evening was a suitable time for everyone.”

The gathering, which took place on Tuesday May 29 (14 Ramadan) lasted until the early hours of the morning, created a warm atmosphere for the community to reconnect and network. As part of its Ramadan festivities, GU-Q also hosted its annual community Iftar on Wednesday evening May 30, where staff, students, faculty and their families gathered together for a sunset meal.

Background Information

Georgetown University in Qatar

Established in 1789 in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), founded in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation, seeks to build upon the world-class reputation of the university through education, research, and service. Inspired by the university’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, GU-Q aims to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind.

Located in Doha’s Education City, GU-Q offers the same internationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. This unique, interdisciplinary program prepares students to tackle the most important and pressing global issues by helping them develop critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills within an international context. GU-Q alumni work in leading local and international organizations across industries ranging from finance to energy, education, and media. The Qatar campus also serves as a residency and delivery location for the Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management along with the Executive Master’s in Leadership.