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.
SPRING 2009 LECTURE SERIES (click here to download pdf)
Wednesday, February 11 |
“Marx, Islam and the ‘Noble Sons of Mohammed’” |
Friday,
March 27 |
Human Rights in an Age of Insecurity: |
Monday, March 30 |
"The Battle of Algiers": Film and Lecture |
Tuesday, March 31 |
Beyond Belief: |
Wednesday, |
“What Makes Said Nursi’s Risale-i Nur Modern?” |
Wednesday, |
Civil Society and Democratization in Egypt: |
Congratulations to the MEI Photo Contest Winners!
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President Jimmy Carter 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:
http://hollywood.gsu.edu/geg/gegdjs/President_Carter/index.html
Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid
Friday, April 27, 2007
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
