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the tranSlation and authoring
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on WebSite localization
Summary of outreach Written by: Afnan AlMuqbil for translators, designers, and web developers.

activity in 2020 Dr. Hind AlOtaibi, the Dean of Humanities A number of CAT tools (Computer-aided
College, presented a one-day workshop at
Translation tools), such as SDL Trados, were
Dr. Suriya Hamid also explained to them the benefits of proper Prince Sultan University (PSU) which was introduced during the workshop, but Dr. Hind
Coordinator Outreach Committee nutrition. The names of the booths were as: organized by The Translation and Authority focused mainly on one cloud-based translation
General Sciences Outreach Committee organized • Nutrition Booth Center (TAC). The workshop was exclusive for platform, namely Memsource. According to
the second event this year “A day for our healthy • Physical Therapy Booth PSU students, faculty members and staff only. Dr. Hind, Memsource is a platform that is user-
hearts’’. The event was held on 27th February, • Fitness Booth The attendees were required to bring their friendly, so that translators and other users
2020 at Building 102 main lobby from 10:00 AM • Nursing Heart Center Booth laptops along to the workshop for practical do not necessarily have to have background
to 1:00PM. A group of medical professionals from Sincere thanks are due to Dr Hiba Khosiam, application of the website. Prof. Hadeer, the knowledge of computer science.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Dr Elham Dannoun ,Dr Fahda -AlThonyan and Director of the Translation and Authoring During the workshop, there was practical
Riyadh were invited by our university for this members of outreach committee Dr Seema Gul Center, thanked the audience, and she also application of the website, as Dr. Hind
event. Five (5) booths were placed in the campus , Dr. Noor Hameededdin, Ms Arooj Yaswi and Ms welcomed and introduced Dr. Hind AlOtaibi. explained the process of downloading,
and for each booth, five professionals from Neelofar Nadeem who rendered full cooperation Dr. Hind started by introducing the term uploading, and translating a website page
(KFSH&RC) were deputed. They counseled the and support to make this event a great success. “localization”, and she mentioned that it step by step. The attendees showed positive
students, staff and admin officials and provided I look forward, to work in association with all revolves around the process of adapting a reactions to the website and the realized
them with all necessary information about how to faculty, students and administration to make all product into a different culture. It is worth the importance of such field of knowledge.
keep their hearts healthy and how to stay fit. They future events a great success too. noting that the importance of this workshop or Everyone were interested in Memsource as
website localization lies in that it facilitates the they were enlightened by such new, easy, and
process of translating and localizing websites very beneficial website.

CENTRALLIBRARY

Sample of few Fresh
Arrivals (FAs) CL (MC) Student

Month of March- 2020 council
Ranganathan's five laws (1931) cover, 1. Books are for use. 2. Every activitieS
reader his or her book. 3. Every book its reader 4. Save the time of
the reader 5. The library is a growing organism. PSU Central Library
keeping in view and ready to use after classification and cataloguing. The student council is a valuable asset, due honorable Dean of student affairs Dr. Abdullah
Presenting few sample of FAs for the month March- 2020. to it being the optimal representative for the Al-Hussaini always keeps a watchful eye, on the
student-body, who convey students’ rights, event, and closely keeps in touch with us and
events, other Co-curricular and extra-curricular gives us advice and important instructions. The
activities. The Deanship of Student Affairs has student council has been playing a major role in
been practicing and working simultaneously the organization of the event from 2014 to 2019.
with the student council to fulfill the student's Another successful event is the Annual Alumni
journey, from its’ inception, until graduation Reunion 2020, which the council also played a
and beyond (Alumni). The student council plays major role, in organizing. The Reunion was held
a major role in that journey. Therefore, the on the 22nd of February 2020. Both Alumni
council can maintain a good relationship and and esteemed establishments attended the
communication with instructors and students. event. For example: Flynas, NCB Bank, Riyadh
Prince Sultan University is an international Bank, among several other highly reputable
Call Number Call Number Call Number university, being an international student myself corporations. Another event, to which the
658.8342 S333 2019 382.42282092 C75218 2019 946.0820922 S5624 2019 I know the difficulties that incoming students council played an essential role was The Fun
would face. We whole-heartedly support the Run. Students and faculty, and staff got together
specific needs of international students, due to to participate in the last fun run on the 4th of
the acclimation period required. Our goals are March 2020, which was another successful
cultural inclusion, student well-being, visibility event. The student council volunteered to help
and engagement, connectivity, collaboration, usher and guide the participants. Additionally,
and resource utilization. we have been doing there are numerous seminars, events, and
a multitude of activities for the last five years. workshops that are organized by the student
The international cultural day is a perfect council. We believe in transparency in every
example of the aforementioned ideals, and task and loyalty in every step. Our aim is to lead
Call Number Call Number Call Number it is also considered to be one of the most and volunteer at any event such as: The National
070.4 A1617 2019 343.7304 I431 2018 342.240858 B996 2018 prestigious events, at Prince Sultan University. Day, International Culture Day, Fun Run, Blood
The university is an inclusive culture of both Drive, and all pivotal events. To that end, we
students and instructors, hailing from roughly 32 are also rigorously working and planning to
For more details of FAs, Contact Information: countries. Henceforth, we have the cultural day, participate in social work and public awareness.
please search the OPAC through PSU Mr. Muhammad Tanveer in which all the international students, faculty, The student council will most assuredly act as a
Library Website (clopac.psu.edu.sa/) Phone No 4948134 and employees participate and represents supportive pillar to represent all students, and
Or pay a visit to CL (MC). mtanveer@psu.edu.sa
their own culture, food, and national dances. always emphasize the importance of each of
The campus looks so colorful and lively. The their individual voices.