Free Professional Development and Admissions Seminar

February 6, 2010

ADC-WTA logoNeed help finding a job? Trouble with your resume? Interviews? Join us!

Saturday, February 27
12:00pm – 3:00pm
The ADC Heritage Center
1732 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC

Given the current economic status many individuals are having a difficult time finding a job. Most fresh college grads are frustrated and feel lost. Now more than ever you need to put yourself above the competition and get yourself noticed.

The ADC-DC Chapter is proud to partner with Write Track Admissions (WTA), one of the premier professional consulting firms in the country. The co-founders of WTA have agreed to partner with ADC and host a free professional development workshop. Many tips will be given, which if followed, will get you noticed and get you in. Get tips on resume writing, cover letter preparation and interview skills. Are you planning on attending grad school? WTA can help you prepare as well! Get tips on when to apply to school, which program is right for you and what to expect during the application process.

Similar seminars can run hundreds of dollars, but WTA has graciously offered to hold this session at no cost. Please take advantage of this rare opportunity and join us for what promises to be a very informative and substantive afternoon. Food and refreshments will be provided. You bring the ambition, drive and determination to succeed!

You can RSVP by visiting the event Facebook page or by emailing us at info@adcdcarea.org


Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour coming to DC this Saturday!

January 26, 2010

Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour PosterThe Arabs Gone Wild Tour comes to Washington DC to the Lisner Theater for one night on January 30, 2010!!

Three of the country’s top Arab-American comedians join forces to co-headline this special show:

Dean Obeidallah – Seen on Comedy Central’s “Axis of Evil” Special, ABC’s “The View,” CNN, PBS, NY Times, Newsweek, and co-producer NY Arab-American Comedy Festival and Amman Stand up Comedy Festival – www.deanofcomedy.com;

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2010 Census Kickoff

January 15, 2010

ADC Census Flyer

We hope you can attend our 2010 Census Kickoff! The meeting will feature Mr. Fernado E. Armstrong, the Philadelphia Regional Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Food and Light Refreshments will be provided

Thursday, January 28, 2010
4:00-6:30 P.M.

The ADC Heritage Center
1732 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20007


Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts [updated]

January 13, 2010

Here are some organizations accepting relief funds:

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Seeking Nominations for 2010 ADC National Board of Directors

January 11, 2010

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is seeking nominations for two Board positions in the upcoming 2010 ADC National Board of Directors election.  Members, who are able to strengthen ADC’s grassroots, assist in raising funds, broaden the membership base and expand the organization, are encouraged to nominate themselves. Candidates who fit a variety of criteria listed below will help the ADC reach these goals. Please be aware that the Boards Nominating Committee and the National Board of Directors will review all nominations.

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Happy New Year!

January 5, 2010

Happy new year from the ADC DC Area Chapter! We’re planning lots of events for 2010! If you have any events to suggest, feel free to email us at adcdcarea@gmail.com.


FY 2011 Budget Community Dialogues

October 28, 2009

Fairfax County,Virginia

THE CHALLENGE

Fairfax County is projecting a significant budget deficit for FY 2011 (beginning July 1, 2010). We are in the midst of a multi-year, cyclical downturn requiring that county decision-makers continue to make expenditure and revenue adjustments. Our ongoing challenge is to develop a budget with an appropriate level of services that are both sustainable and acceptable to the community. Read the rest of this entry »


Save the Date! ADC Iftar on Sept. 15!

August 12, 2009

The ADC DC Area Chapter Iftar Dinner will be held on Tuesday, September 15 at the Jerusalem Restaurant in Falls Church, VA.

Jerusalem Restaurant
3405 Payne St
Falls Church, VA 22041
7:00 p.m. (7:17 p.m. sunset)

$20 all you can eat!

RSVP on Facebook or by email to info@adcdcarea.org

For sponsorship opportunities please email aayoub@adc.org


Education Committee Kick-Off Meeting!

August 6, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Vapiano’s in Ballston (Arlington, VA)

We are thrilled to begin the new academic year with our Education Committee Kick-off Meeting! I’ve had the opportunity to speak with many of you personally about some of our ideas: Read the rest of this entry »


Reception and Art Exhibit – Thursday, August 6, 2009!

August 4, 2009

American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)
& Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF)

rootsInvite You

To an Opening Reception

“Belongings of the Soul”

Paintings by
Samar Ghattas

Thursday, August 6, 2009

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
ADC Heritage Center
1732 Wisconsin Ave., NW.
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