The UT Middle East Studies program and Arab American Club of Knoxville will co-host Arabic Friendsgiving, a potluck-style dinner to celebrate Arabic cuisine, culture, and cinema. UT students, faculty, staff, and AACK members are invited to join us Monday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the UT Student Union, room 272B. Please bring a side dish to share.

Student food competition for best Middle Eastern side dish - $100 prize

Student traditional dress competition - $100 prize

The film Peace by Chocolate will also be screened.

Panel of celebrity food judges:

Robert Darraj, AACK President AACK

Arlette Haddad, AACK Board Member

Dr. Drew Paul, Associate Professor of Arabic