SLP student and Google Ambassador lectures on how to lead using technology

Marwa Al Jarkas, a Student Leadership Program (SLP) team leader and Google ambassador, gave the informative lecture "How to Lead Using Technology" at AUS on November 12, 2014.Organized by the Office of Student Affairs' SLP, the lecture was part of the AUS Student Lecture Series and demonstrated how technology can make a student's life easier and how it can help them lead in a better way. The audience learned about new tools and technologies available on different Google applications.

A senior student majoring in advertising and public relations, Al Jarkas is president of Google Students Club at AUS.

"This lecture was very beneficial to me and will help me a lot in my future plans and events. I have constantly faced obstacles when it comes to technology due to its rapid development. However, this lecture helped me explore lots of features and options that I was not aware of, that will help me manage my plans more smoothly and easily," said Sarah Abdelbary, a senior student majoring in English.

"Sharing information and passing on knowledge to others is a key leadership characteristic that we want students to practice. The AUS Student Lecture Series allows students to educate and inspire others through mutual discussions. We encourage more students to take part in the AUS Student Lecture Series and share with us their achievements, and contributions within their communities," said Dr. Moza Al Shehhi, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.