Welcome
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Letter
An Academic
Affairs program
Interim Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Distinguished Professor
Yves Gnanou
In January, KAUST sets aside time to
benefit from the knowledge of
world-renowned leaders in science,
education, culture, and business. The
Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) aims to
enrich KAUST students, faculty and
community members, the greater Saudi
community and invited guests from around
the world.
Under the umbrella of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs, the Office of the
Enrichment Programs began producing
and coordinating in 2010 the WEP, led by
Marie-Laure Boulot. WEP takes place
during an interlude in the academic
semester in January when courses are not
offered. Students are required to stay on
campus and engage in WEP activities as
part of their credit-bearing responsibilities.
The resulting mix of people from the
community on campus and in-Kingdom
guests help to create a lively and engaged
audience for all our events.