Thu, February 19, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Research Commons Brainstorming Room, 18th Ave Library (third floor)
Join the Middle East Studies forum community and Dr. Kaya Şahin as he shares how he came to study the Ottoman Empire in the early modern period, why he continues to study it, and what his thoughts on promoting the relevance and importance of Ottoman and Islamic histories for a better understanding of global developments. We’re looking forward to a rich discussion.
Prefer to join by Zoom? Please register.
Whether you’re new to our community or a returning member, this is an opportunity to connect and expand your network in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The Middle East Studies Forum is an informal space where faculty from several departments get together, share stories from fieldwork, talk about issues, learn about colleagues’ research, try out papers we’re working on, etc. Graduate students and advanced undergraduates are also members.
Are you a student or scholar of the Middle East who would you like to join? Simply sign up for the listserve at go.osu.edu/mescforum