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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…
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins tomorrow and will culminate with an observance of Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, ten days later. Rosh Hashanah means families gather for a…
The War in Gaza and Israel Challenges Universities to Maintain Learning Spaces
By Melinda McClimans and Krishna Kewale
For decades, the Israel-Palestine conflict has been an important topic in news media. However, it remains one Americans are not comfortable…
Eid al-Adha Community Wishes 2024
We are sending best wishes to those who will be celebrating Eid al-Adha starting this Sunday, June 16th. Muslim families and friends will gather to celebrate together and exchange gifts for Eid al…
Passover
We’re wishing the best to all who will be celebrating with family over a Passover Seder this coming Monday and Tuesday.
The central event of Passover is the Seder, a ritual meal that…
Resources for Learning about the Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As news, opinions, and sentiments pour into our radars about the escalating, now-devastating conflict in Israel-Gaza, many of us are seeking context and balanced information to make sense of…
Food Sovereignty Workshop Program is Finalized
Food Sovereignty Workshop: Community-Centered Approaches for Food Systems Transformation
October 13 - October 14, 2022
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Locations: OSU Thompson Library (Day…
Youth Subcultures in the Middle East
By Alivia Kiefer
An older man steps into the frame carrying an ‘oud, the traditional stringed instrument of Iraq, and kneels. Behind him, two people dressed in US military uniforms dance…
Media Buzz Over Saudi Women Driving May Be Misleading (opinion)
By: Thorayah Abdelqader, Lead Intern
Saudi Arabia’s decision to lift the ban on women driving came with great surprise and joy to the international world. This change in policy was so…