Kosovo is a dynamic destination where tradition meets modern creativity, and its vibrant calendar of events reflects the country’s youthful energy and rich cultural roots. Among the standout happenings is Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina, a world-class music event founded by global pop icon Dua Lipa, which brings top international artists and thousands of fans to the capital each summer. Also gaining traction is NGOM Fest in Prizren, where music, nature, and activism come together in a unique blend, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sharr Mountains. For cinema lovers, the Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival is a must-attend — turning the historic city of Prizren into a lively hub of film screenings, workshops, and late-night riverfront gatherings.
Kosovo also proudly celebrates its deep-rooted cultural heritage through events that honor its history and traditions. The Etno Fest in Kukaj village revives traditional rural life with folk music, artisanal crafts, and local cuisine in an authentic mountain setting. Meanwhile, Anibar Animation Festival in Peja showcases the power of animated storytelling, bringing together artists and audiences from across Europe. Whether you’re drawn by the sounds of global music, the depth of Balkan tradition, or the energy of emerging creatives, Kosovo’s events offer a fresh and unforgettable way to experience its unique identity and warm hospitality.
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Guest Speaker: Dr. Emad Rahim, Fulbright Specialist.
November 15, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
RIT Kosovo (A.U.K) guest speaker with Dr. Emad Rahim, Fulbright Specialist & Endowed Chair.
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Bio: Dr. Emad Rahim is an award-winning author, educator, entrepreneur, Fulbright Specialist and TEDx speaker. His story was turned into the short documentary “Against the Odds,” a 2016 Bronze Award Winner at the F.A.M.E.’US International Film Festival and adapted into a Syracuse Stage theater production titled ‘Tales from the Salt City,’ which is an extension of the acclaimed Undesirable Elements series written by celebrated playwright and Presidential National Medals of Arts Award recipient, Ping Chong. He has been featured in the Huffington Post, Forbes Magazine, IntelligentHQ, VICE, Rutgers’ The Humanist and CEO Magazine. He authored Resilience: From Killing Fields to Boardroom and co-authored The Inclusive Leader: An Applied Approach to Diversity, Change, and Management (Amazon’s Best Sellers List).
Dr. Rahim has earned advanced post-doctoral credentials from Harvard University, Tulane University, and the University of Maryland/UC. He has a Doctorate of Management and two graduate degrees in business from Colorado Tech, and completed his undergraduate education at SUNY Empire State College. In 2017, Dr. Rahim was awarded an honorary degree from SUNY Onondaga Community College, was the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Alumni Award issued by the American Association of Community Colleges during the 97th AACC Annual Convention in New Orleans LA (only 5 are selected across the country), and was honored with the John H. Mulroy Founder’s Award by SUNY Onondaga Community College’s Board of Trustees, and received as the 2016 Award of Distinction from Southwest University. He was recognized by the United Nations Foundation as an Empact100 Honoree, received a Congressional Award for Civic Engagement, Riata Entrepreneur Teaching Excellence Award from Oklahoma State University, Presidential Teaching Innovation Award from Bellevue University and was named the Certified Manager of the Year by ICPM of James Madison University.
Dr. Rahim currently serves as the Kotouc Family Endowed Chair and Professor at Bellevue University, and Training Consultant at Cornell University. He was the former University Dean at Colorado Technical University and Director of Venture Connect at SUNY Morrisville State College, where he was selected as a Kaufmann Foundation e-Professor at Whitman School of Management. He has also been invited as a Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University and Lebanon Valley College, and appointed as the Distinguished Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Oklahoma State University and Syracuse University.