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By Elnaz Jamshidi

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

The Middle East Studies…

By Mohamed Manaa

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 hashana meal
By Melinda McClimans

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…

vegetal pattern (MESC)

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 discussing…

People gathering in front of a Mosque during sunrise
By Krishna Kewale

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…

a passover seder

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 takes…

A "bostan" or community garden in Istanbul.  Photo by Melinda McClimans. All rights reserved.

Food Sovereignty Workshop: Community-Centered Approaches for Food Systems Transformation

October 13 - October 14, 2022

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Locations: OSU Thompson Library (Day 1)…

Picture of an Iranian girl smiling at her phone.

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…

Saudi

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…