CFAD's faculty, staff, and students welcomed its alumni to the College's first homecoming event, “A Gathering of Creatives". The event showcased CFAD's accomplishments over the past five years and reaffirmed the University's and College's commitment to support its Alumni given the everchanging employment environment. Over one hundred and thirty Alumni joined the gathering to reconnect with peers and visit the college's new facilities. The event was co-hosted by the University of Sharjah's Alumni Affairs Office and the College of Fine Arts and Design. Special recognition to the organizing committee led by Dr Abdel Samad Alkhalidi (Interior Design), and included Manar Laham (Visual Communication), Thaier Helal (Fine Arts), and Alima Erimia (Fashion Design and Textiles).