Middle Eastern Studies Program Newsletter
Spring 2018
From the Director's Desk
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