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DSA Newsletter Highlights for December and January
Monthly Activities – December 2025 & January 2026
Deanship of Student Affairs, American University of Madaba
AUM Chess Championship – Checkmate the Day!
18/11/2025
The Deanship of Student Affairs organized the AUM Chess Championship, a full-day intellectual competition that brought together students from different faculties in an atmosphere of strategy, focus, and fair play. The championship aimed to promote critical thinking, patience, and disciplined decision-making as essential components of holistic student development.
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Work and Travel USA Orientation Sessions
4–6/12/2025
In collaboration with Travel Gate, the Deanship of Student Affairs hosted on-campus orientation sessions introducing students to Work and Travel USA programs. Representatives engaged directly with students, enhancing global exposure and employability skills.
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Proud Moment at AUM Initiative
Launched December 2025
The Proud Moment at AUM initiative was launched as a biweekly platform celebrating alumni and distinguished enrolled students, fostering institutional pride, recognition, and belonging within the AUM community.
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Community-Based Cultural Engagement Activity
5/1/2026
International female dormitory students participated in a cultural engagement activity at Saraya Old House in Madaba, preparing traditional Rashoof and engaging in a hands-on carpet weaving workshop led by local women, positioning them as cultural knowledge holders.
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Rahaleh (رحالة) Initiative – Strategic Collaboration
January 2026
A coordination meeting with Sabelat Al-Hassan finalized collaboration on the Rahaleh (رحالة) initiative, bringing students into sustainable hiking experiences along the Jordan Trail with cultural narration inspired by Arab and Islamic travelogue traditions.
