With the end of the semester quickly approaching it's time to reflect on our amazing events from this past semester. IMES discussion on Dr. Mejdulene Bernard Shomali’s recent book Between Banat: Queer Arab Critique and Transnational Arab Archives with Dr. Mona Oraby.

Join IMES, in-person or online, on April 19th for our Annual conference,' Middle East Knowledge Production in the Aftermath of October 7th! The three panels prompts us to consider systemic shifts in the US academy and beyond.

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Join IMES, in-person or online, on April 19th for our Annual conference,' Middle East Knowledge Production in the Aftermath of October 7th! The three panels prompts us to consider systemic shifts in the US academy and beyond.

RSVP: buff.ly/3vCKvqR

Join us for the ATC mini conference May 2nd from 8:30 am-2 pm EDT on 'Serving Arabic Language Students: Challenges and Opportunities'. The first 20 teachers to RSVP will also receive a $75 travel stipend! RSVP and find out more about event Speakers at: buff.ly/3PQ34P2

Join IMES online on April 4th for our next event! A Conversation with author Shay Hazkani about his book, 'Dear Palestine: A Social History of the 1948 War ' which reveals the fissures between sanctioned nationalism and individual identity

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Join IMES online on April 4th for our next event! A Conversation with author Shay Hazkani about his book, 'Dear Palestine: A Social History of the 1948 War ' which reveals the fissures between sanctioned nationalism and individual identity

Link to RSVP: buff.ly/3TUPaNW

Join IMES online on April 4th for our next event! A Conversation with author Shay Hazkani about his book, 'Dear Palestine: A Social History of the 1948 War ' which reveals the fissures between sanctioned nationalism and individual identity

Link to RSVP: buff.ly/3TUPaNW

Happy March! The semester may be halfway through but here at IMES events are far from over. Make sure to check out this months line up, mark your calendars and check back for more info on your favorite events. Visit buff.ly/3TgBDQz for future events and constant updates.

Join IMES in-person or online this Thursday, February 29th for our next event! A Conversation with author Lisa Bhungalia and Ilana Feldman on 'Elastic Empire: Refashioning War through Aid in Palestine '

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Join IMES in-person, TOMORROW, February 20th for our next event! An in-person and online Panel conversation on 'Tensions in the Middle East: The War in Gaza, Iran, and the Houthis'

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Interview Highlight Alert🚨 Check out Gordon Gray discussing President Biden's comment that Israel is conducting indiscriminate bombing in Gaza.

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Happy last night of Hanukkah! We hope the last few nights have been filled with joy, light and many delicious treats.

Join us TODAY for the next ATC event from 12-1:30pm EDT for 'How to Read the Room: A Storyteller's Approach to Connecting with Students ' with David Sewell McCann.

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Calling current & prospective Graduate GW students! AY 2024 FLAS fellowships available to GW graduate students studying the Middle East. Visit the link for information on AY fellowships & to apply. Make sure to check back for info on summer opportunities: buff.ly/3NvXkHG

Join us fr the next ATC event Tuesday December 12th from 12-1:30pm EDT for 'How to Read the Room: A Storyteller's Approach to Connecting with Students ' with David Sewell McCann.

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Interview Highlight Alert🚨 Check out Ambassador Gordon Gray discussing the Diplomatic legacy of Henry Kissinger with a focus on his Middle Eastern Policy

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This weeks book seeks to provide answers to the question why some countries in the Middle East have undergone successful transformations from political Islamism to Muslim democracy, while other countries such as Egypt are still dominated by Islamist political parties.

Apply for the Boren Scholarships by January! Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills.
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Do you still have some space in your schedule and you aren’t sure how to fill it? This spring 2024 Professor Ahmad will be teaching ANTH 2991: Anthropology of Islam! Make sure to check out this undergraduate class and maybe even add it to your schedule!

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at GWU IMES! May you have a happy, safe and family filled day.