Middle Eastern Studies Program Newsletter

Spring 2018

Interim Director Osamah F. Khalil discusses the program's initiatives and achievements this year, including student and faculty research projects.

2017-2018 MESP Events

Middle Eastern-related events from our 2017-2018 calendar

Graduate Students Conducting Research on Topics and Issues Related to the Middle East

Our students' work and research on the region

Interview with Dr. Jaklin Kornfilt

Professor Kornfilt discusses her educational background and the importance of understanding different languages

Interview with SU Press Editor Suzanne Guiod

Editor Suzanne Guiod discusses Middle East-related publications from the SU Press.

Interview with Dr. Timur Hammond

Dr. Hammond discusses his educational background and the importance of understanding geography and its relationship to Islam.

Interview with Dr. Carol Fadda

Professor Fadda discusses her research on American studies, Middle Eastern Studies, critical race and ethnic studies, and gender and sexuality studies.

Interview with Dr. Ken Frieden

Professor Frieden discusses his educational background and the importance of understanding Yiddish and Judaic history for Middle Eastern Studies.

Student and Faculty Awards

2018 Conferences and Symposiums

MESP Graduate Study Abroad Note: Aykut Ozturk in Turkey

MESP Faculty Update