As part of the cultural activities at the Faculty of Arts, the English Department hosted a lecture by Dr. Savo Karam entitled “Ameen Rihani’s Visionary Support for Women a Century Ago” on Thursday, 7th November 2013 at 1:00 pm. The lecture was a comprehensive presentation on Ameen Rihani’s advocacy of women’s liberation and rights as manifested in his various writings and works, followed by a vivid discussion. The event was attended by the staff-members and students of the English Department.