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Celebrating Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur

“On the first day of the seventh month you shall have a holy convocation. You shall not do any ordinary work. It is a day for you to blow the trumpets.” — Numbers (Bamidbar) 29:1

As Rosh…

Student Opportunity: Two Assistant Positions for MCRME Project

We are excited to announce 2 student assistant positions to support the MCRME project. We will give priority to applications received by September 30. The job posting is here:
 

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Recognizing Sultana Nahar

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Sultana Nahar was honored with two awards this April.

Nahar is a distinguished physicist and research professor in the Department of Astronomy at The Ohio…

Announcing a new forum for research and dialogue around communities in the Middle East!

Experiencing the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities 

Experiencing culture firsthand is perhaps the best way to learn about the Middle East. Yet, research in the Middle East is marked by significant challenges, due to political instability.  The…

Nowruz

While March 20th marks the beginning of spring for most- more than 300 million people worldwide are celebrating the start of a new year! Nowruz, also known as Iranian New Year…

Introducing “Seeds of Culture: Middle East Culinary Heritage”

The Middle East Studies Center is launching a new food sovereignty project to encourage community building and cultural inclusivity by fostering local and sustainable food systems. Seeds of…

Funding and Conference Opportunities

The following organizations have upcoming deadlines for their conferences, fellowships, and additional language resources: 

The Middle East Studies…

Public Universities and Free Speech Amidst the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

More than a year after the events of October 7th, public university administrations have struggled to make progress on the Israel-Palestine question. Not only has the general American public been…