Maxwell School Events Calendar

Middle Eastern Studies Program Events

• Ilana Shpaizman | The Dream to Have a Dream: Hope in Mass Protests Against Democratic Backsliding

  April 10, 2026, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EDT

  Eggers Hall, 220, The Dr. Paul and Natalie Strasser Legacy Room

  Ilana Shpaizman (Bar Ilan University) examines how hope is an indispensable emotional resource for sustaining mass protest against democratic backsliding.

• Armenian Culture and Conversation Table

  April 14, 2026, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT

  Eggers Hall, 341

  Come to the Armenian Table! All levels welcome!

• Arabic Culture and Conversation Table

  April 16, 2026, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EDT

  Eggers Hall, 341

  Please join us for a great opportunity to practice your Arabic conversation skills! All are welcome to attend, from beginners to native speakers!

• Hebrew Culture and Conversation Table

  April 16, 2026, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. EDT

  Eggers Hall, 341

  Please join us for a great opportunity to practice your Hebrew conversation skills! All are welcome to attend, from beginners to native speakers!

• Persian Culture and Conversation Table

  April 17, 2026, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. EDT

  Maxwell Hall, 303

  Please join us for a great opportunity to practice your Persian conversation skills! All are welcome to attend, from beginners to native speakers.

• Turkish Culture and Conversation Table

  April 24, 2026, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EDT

  Eggers Hall, 341

  Come to the Turkish Table! All levels welcome!