CLC to host the Green Sheikh, His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi
CLC is pleased to host His Highness (HH) Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi, a member of the Ajman royal family in the United Arab Emirates, at the Grayslake Campus on Monday, Sept. 23 for a day of collaboration, conversation and a public speaking engagement.
Sheikh Abdul Aziz, better known as the "Green Sheikh," is known for his work as a proponent for the environment and for encouraging youth to develop their ideas and become leaders. For the past 25 years, HH has collaborated with people around the world on issues related to humanity, global peace, cooperation, understanding and environmental stewardship. His greatest passion is "to inspire, motivate and mentor young leaders…who will go on to make the changes required for a better, more peacefully interdependent and cooperative world."
When Dr. Catherine Finger, vice chair of the College of Lake County Board of Trustees, met the Green Sheikh, she was impressed with his advocacy for youth leadership and his activism for environmental issues and offered to introduce him to the Lake County community. At his presentation on Monday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m. in the Room A011 Auditorium, HH will emphasize the importance of sustainability and the United Arab Emirates'sustainability efforts. HH also will describe his international student leadership program, which highlights innovative plans to promote international understanding and spark conservation efforts among young leaders. View more information on HH at www.greensheikh.ae.
For this special event, CLC will host students and administrators from Grayslake Community High School District 127, an event partner, to strengthen our partnerships and promote cultural exchanges and international learning experiences.
The presentation is open to all community members and is part of more than 50 free events celebrating the college's 50th Anniversary. For updates and information on other events, visit www.clcillinois.edu/50th. Join in the conversation with #CLC50th on social media.
About College of Lake County:
College of Lake County is an innovative community college in Lake County, Ill. that transforms lives with its variety of accessible, quality education options. Offered at three campuses in Grayslake, Vernon Hills and Waukegan or online, College of Lake County provides affordable options in a state-of-the-art setting close to home. A large student network, with small class sizes,provides advantages to our students on a career-related program or a path toward a transfer degree. We're proud to serve the diverse needs of our community and student body. Connect to your future today at College of Lake County. For details visit, www.clcillinois.edu.