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Middle East Institute
The Middle East Institute promotes greater understanding of the Middle East, its diverse cultures, languages, and people. Through degree programs, language study, study abroad, and faculty research the Middle East Institute seeks to institutionalize Middle East studies throughout the GSU curriculum. The MEI is committed to public outreach, sponsors an exciting series of lectures and cultural events for the academic community and public as well as specialized training for K-16 educators. The MEI facilitates professional projects in the Middle East, in fields including journalism through partnership with key agencies, including the U.S. State Department.
FALL 09 COURSES
SPRING 2009 LECTURE SERIES (click here to download pdf)
Wednesday, February 11
3:00 P.M.
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“Marx, Islam and the ‘Noble Sons of Mohammed’”
Dr. Ian Almond, Department of English, GSU
Troy Moore Library, Room 939,
General Classroom Building
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Friday,
March 27
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Human Rights in an Age of Insecurity:
A Symposium
Speakers' Auditorium, Student Center, GSU
Click here for full schedule. |
Monday, March 30
3:00 PM |
"The Battle of Algiers": Film and Lecture
Dr. Ian Campbell, Middle East Institute
Cinefest Theater |
Tuesday, March 31
12:00 PM |
Beyond Belief:
Film screening and workshop with filmmaker
Cinefest Theater, Student Center, GSU
For more information about the movie,
please visit
http://www.principlepictures.com/beyondbelief/.
PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56761198590
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Wednesday,
April 1,
2:30 PM |
“What Makes Said Nursi’s Risale-i Nur Modern?”
Dr. Dale Eickelman, Dartmouth College
Room 1081, General Classroom Building |
Wednesday,
April 8
1:00 PM
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Civil Society and Democratization in Egypt:
A Panel Discussion
Room 1081, General Classroom Building
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Congratulations to the MEI Photo Contest Winners!
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First Place:
"Wadi Musa" by Sara Miller |
Second Place:
"Istanbul" by Seçil Göksu |
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Third Place:
"Sunset at the Dead Sea" by Amanda Dabbas |
Honorable Mention:
"Ouds" by Lindsey Stephenson |
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President Jimmy Carter
Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid
Friday, April 27, 2007
The Middle East Institute was honored to host President Jimmy Carter for an evening of discussion about his most recent best-selling book, Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.To view a web cast of the evening, please click on the following link: |
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http://hollywood.gsu.edu/geg/gegdjs/President_Carter/index.html
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Contacts
Middle East Institute
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4089
Atlanta, GA 30302-4089
Acting Director
Michael Herb
Room 2006, 34 Peachtree
404/413-6140
herb@gsu.edu
Outreach Director
Alta Schwartz
Room 2017, 34 Peachtree
404/413-6146
aschwartz@gsu.edu
Business Manager
Letitia Williams
2010, 34 Peachtree
404/413-6145
daslaw@langate.gsu.edu
Location - Directions
34 Peachtree Street
Suite 2010
Atlanta, GA 30302
Fax: 404/413-6141 |