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Screening of ‘The Judge,’ First Female Sharia Judge in Palestine, Feb. 5

Judge Kholoud al-Faqih

 A film screening of “The Judge” is free and open to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. in Bentley 124. The documentary features Kholoud al-Faqih, the first female Sharia (Islamic law) judge in Palestine, who is appointed to a court in Ramallah in the West Bank. To […]

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February 1, 2019 at 11:00 pmEvents

Middle East & North Africa Studies Announces Fall 2018 Events

Middle East & North Africa Studies Announces Fall 2018 Events

The Middle East & North Africa Studies Certificate program seeks to provide the Ohio University and Athens communities with an interdisciplinary understanding of the history and contemporary dynamics of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. While the bulk of its efforts are focused on the undergraduate certificate in Middle East […]

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September 3, 2018 at 1:15 pmEvents News

Critically Acclaimed Egyptian Film and Director Come to Athens, Sept. 20

Critically Acclaimed Egyptian Film and Director Come to Athens, Sept. 20

  Students, faculty, and staff at Ohio University as well as the broader Athens community are invited to a free and public screening of the critically acclaimed film In the Last Days of the City, the multi-award winning feature film debut of director Tamer El Said. The filmmaker also will […]

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September 1, 2018 at 7:15 pmEvents

Happy Beginnings | Klimas Puts Arabic to Use with Peace Corps in Morocco

Alena Klimas in Northern Jordan 2015

Editor’s Note: The Happy Beginnings series features recent College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school and service. Born and raised in Parkersburg, W.V., Alena Klimas ’17 never thought that she would one day become a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco. Now a Youth […]

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April 19, 2018 at 11:11 amAlumni

Fall 2018 | Middle East and North Africa Studies Certificate Courses

Fall 2018 | Middle East and North Africa Studies Certificate Courses

Six Fall 2018 courses fulfill requirements for the Middle East and North Africa Studies Certificate. The following list includes course name, time, instructor, and prerequisites. The certificate is offered by the History Department at Ohio University in conjunction with a number of courses from other departments. Students and advisers interested in learning […]

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March 22, 2018 at 11:24 amIn Class

‘Travel Ban’ Countries Film Series | A Separation, Nov. 29

‘Travel Ban’ Countries Film Series | A Separation, Nov. 29

The Ohio University community is invited to a screening of A Separation, as part of the 2017-18 “Travel Ban” Countries Film Series, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Grover W135. The event features introductory comments by Dr. Loren Lybarger, Associate Professor of Classics & World Religions, who will […]

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November 1, 2017 at 5:00 pmEvents

Spring 2018 | Middle East and North Africa Studies Certificate Courses

Spring 2018 | Middle East and North Africa Studies Certificate Courses

The Spring 2018 courses that fulfill requirements for the Middle East and North Africa Studies Certificate include three courses. Students and advisors interested in learning more about the MENA studies certificate should consult the requirements and contact the coordinator of the program, Dr. Ziad Abu-Rish at abuz@ohio.edu. CLWR 4330 – Political […]

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October 19, 2017 at 10:37 amIn Class News