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Derr to Discuss Making of the 20th Century Nile River Tonight
Jennifer L. Derr, associate professor of history at the University of California, Santa Cruz, will present a virtual lecture at 6 p.m. today, April 1, on "The Making of the 20th-Century Nile River."
Middle East Cinema Series Returns to Campus for Two Spring Screenings
Nadi Cinema Lives! After a year-long hiatus, the Middle East Film Club is returning to campus this month for a limited‐edition release of two films. Masks and social distancing required.
Derr to Discuss Making of the 20th Century Nile River April 1
Jennifer Derr, associate professor of history at the University of California, Santa Cruz, will speak about the 20th-century Nile River at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 1, via Zoom.
Virtual Conversation Table Open to Arabic Speakers of All Levels
Join fellow students, instructors and native speakers from 2-3 p.m. every other Thursday to practice your conversational skills in Arabic via Zoom.
Gordon to Discuss Entry into Academic Publishing for Graduate Students
Graduate students are invited to attend a virtual session on academic publishing with Joel Gordon, professor of history, from 6-7:30 p.m. today, Feb. 8, via Zoom.
Discussion Group on South West Asia and North Africa to Meet Virtually for Spring
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate in Majlis, a biweekly informal discussion group on South West Asia and North Africa every other Tuesday.
Virtual Forum to Give Middle East Update, Today
The King Fahd Center for Middle East Studies will host a forum featuring local experts and Middle East Studies facultyfrom 4-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, via Zoom.
Virtual Forum to Give Middle East Update on Monday
The King Fahd Center will host "Middle East Update," a forum featuring local experts and Middle East Studies faculty. The forum will take place virtually from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, via Zoom.
The last session of Arabic Conversation Table for the Fall 2020 semester will meet from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, via Zoom. Make a cup of coffee and join them for the conversation.
Arabic Conversation Table will meet from 2-3 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 1. Make a cup of coffee and join us for the conversation on Zoom!