Community Service Activities for the Academic Year 2021

Title of the Activity :“Nuqoosh” City Gates
Date :18/1/2021 - For 3 months
Faculty or staff responsible for the activity

• Dr Mai Shukri
• Dr. Deema Alsaleh
• Dr. Sara Alghamdi
• Ms. Shaima Alomran
• 20 students

Beneficiaries:

• Eastern Province Council for Social Responsibility
• Eastern Province Development Authority

Hours of Service :1000
Activity Description

In partnership with the Eastern Council for Social Responsibility and Eastern Province Development Authority, the Department of Interior Design initiated this course for exploring possibilities of designing “Dammam City Gates” that reflect the historical and cultural characteristics of the Eastern region, specifically of the city of Dammam. The first part of the course covered the meaning, concept, and spatio-political role of city gates (entrance point) in the urban context. Then, students investigated the history and culture of the region, to develop a symbolic concept for the Gateway project which relates to the collective identity of the city of Dammam. The second part of the course focused on the project design process among students’ groups. In accordance with KSA’s 2030 vision, the design process is oriented to achieve several design criteria, with special emphasis upon symbolism, innovation and creativity.

Title of the Activity :“Pay it Forward”
Date: 1/4/2021 - For 1 month
Faculty or staff responsible for the activity

• Dr. Sara Alghamdi
• Ms. Hessa Aldosarry
• 8 students

Beneficiaries :35
Hours of Service: 59
Activity Description:

A social initiative for awareness about charity in our lives inspired by the Hadith "The most loved deeds to Allah are the most perpetuated, no matter how small” and the principle of giving back arises in that a person initiates a charitable work for others, no matter how small, so that the chain of goodness continues. The initiative is to spread and facilitate giving back in all possible ways, as part of our daily life activities, as charity and helping others are essential features of our Islamic religion.

Title of the Activity : Saudi National Day celebration -2021

Date: 21/9/2021
Faculty or staff responsible for the activity

• Ms. Amani Alamoudi
• Ms. Maha Aldossary
• Ms. Hessa Aldossary

Beneficiaries :150 of College of Design students and staff
Hours of Service :16
Activity Description :

Preparing and organizing the activities of the National Day at the College of Design Conducting competitions and activities within the college and virtually

Title of the Activity :“Pink October”
Date :27/10/2021
Faculty or staff responsible for the activity:

• Dr. Sara Alghamdi
• Ms. Hessa Aldossary
• Ms. Ibtisam Aljindan
• Miss. Doaa Alshoraih
• Ms. Sahar Alsaadi
• Ms. Amani Alamoudi
• And 13 students

Beneficiaries :200 of College of Design students and staff
Hours of Service :150
Activity Description

The initiative aims to raise awareness about breast cancer by hosting a dialogue session with a doctor, a therapist and a psychologist to talk about the disease, its prevention, and dealing with the treatment and psychological state of the patient and her family in cooperation with Eastern Province Health division, University Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Al-Rahimi Clinics.

Title of the Activity :“Hab Reeh”
Date :19/11/2021
Faculty or staff responsible for the activity

• Professor. Fatma Almolhem
• Dr. Mai Shukri
• Dr. Sara Alghamdi
• Ms. Hessa Aldossary
• Dr. Waad Alshiddi
• Ms. Fatima Alnaami
• Ms. Amwaj Alzahrani
• Miss. Doaa Alshoraih
• Ms. Roba Alkhaldi
• Ms. Lama Alshehri
• Ms. Wala Alnufaei

Beneficiaries: 600 of IAU students and staff
Hours of Service: 212
Activity Description:

In order to spread and promote awareness about the culture of volunteer work in the Saudi society, and to activate the Saudi and International Volunteer Day, in order to achieve the vision of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to reach the number of volunteers in the Kingdom to one million volunteers in 2030, the Community Service Unit at the College of Design announced the (Blow the Wind) initiative to celebrate the Saudi/International Volunteer Day, which falls on 5/12/2021, to highlight the various aspects of the volunteering process by presenting successful and influential experiences in various volunteer fields targeting all segments of society, with a focus on higher education employees, students and faculty members from different disciplines, to inspire and motivate them to activate their experiences and skills in volunteer work under the auspices of Rawabi Holding Company.

Title of the Activity:  “Gardens” Gallery
Date :12/2/2022
Faculty or staff responsible for the activity

• Dr. Mai Shukri
• Ms. Hind Alessa
• Ms. Sahar Alsaadi
• Dr. Sara Alghamdi
• Ms. Ibtisam Aljindan
• Ms. Sarah Alsaikhan
• Ms. Hessa Aldossary
• Ms. Nooran Alkattan
• Ms. Hind Alshammary
• Ms. Bushra Alsagheer
• Ms. Malak Algeezani
• Ms. Anfal Alzarraj
• Ms. Haneen ALothman
• Ms. Noura Alotaibi
• Ms. Amwaj Alzahrani
• Ms. Ameera Alomari

Beneficiaries: 110 of Eastern Province population
Hours of Service:170
Activity Description:

An honorary ceremony and exhibition accompanying the curricular community service projects for the design of public parks under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the University and the presence of Her Highness the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Eastern Council for Social Responsibility, Princess Abeer Al Saud, and the collaborating parties.

Title of the Activity: “Masabeh Alata’a”
Date: 29/4/2022
Faculty or staff responsible for the activity:

• Dr. Sara Alghamdi
• Ms. Hessa Aldossary
• Miss. Doaa Alshoraih
• Ms. Amwaj Alzahrani
• Ms. Fatima Alnaami
• Ms. Ibtisam Aljindan
• Ms. Yasmeen Naqi
• 3 students

Beneficiaries :60 of College of Design students and staff
Hours of Service :234
Activity Description :

The annual honoring ceremony for the Community Service Unit in the college, where the winners who achieved the highest number of volunteer hours are honored by the college's Dean and faculty members. Presentation of achievements of the unit throughout the year, and all volunteers and sponsors, are presented

Title of the Activity :“Soroor” Eid-ul-Adha party
Date: 10/6/2022
Faculty or staff responsible for the activity

• Dr. Mai Shukri
• Dr. May Aljamea
• Dr. Sara Alghamdi
• Ms. Hessa Aldossary
• Ms. Sahar Alsaadi
• Ms. Doaa Alshuraih
• Ms. Ibtisam Aljindan
• Ms. Hind Alshammary
• Ms. Fatima Alreaan
• Ms. Noura Alhumaidi
• Ms. Amwaj Alzahrani
• Ms. Fatima Alnaami
• and 8 students

Beneficiaries: 45 -30 orphans- 15 mothers
Hours of Service :343
Activity Description:

The College of Design greeted the orphans of Binaa Charity Association with a festive party to celebrate Eid Al-Adha by hosting a group of orphans with their mothers and preparing educational and recreational activities for children that reflect the spirit of Eid and delight the orphans. The ceremony included various events and activities for children, photography corner, Eid cake, lunch, and breakfast, and distributing gifts.