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NESA Statement on the Current War in Israel and Gaza
Since October 7, many of us are following the war in Israel and Gaza with horror. Some of us are affected deeply and personally, with colleagues, friends, and family killed or in danger. We dread…
James D. Moore's Latest Book Receives Positive Review
Assistant Professor James Moore's latest book, New Aramaic Papyri from Elephantine in Berlin, received a positive review from historian Amit Gvaryahu of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.…
Michael Swartz elected as a Fellow of the American Academy for Jewish Research
The American Academy for Jewish Research represents the oldest organization of Judaic scholars in North America. Fellows are nominated and elected by their peers and thus constitute the most…
Ticket to the World Summer Camp
Ticket to the World Summer Camp brings world languages to middle school students in a way they may not encounter in school.
Through full-immersion language classes, cultural…
Michael Swartz interviewed in Adventures in Jewish Studies Podcast
Season 4 Episode 7: Do Jews Believe in Magic
While the Talmud famously forbids sorcery, Jewish history is full of examples of what many today might refer to as "magic." In this episode, host…
2023 Summer Intensive Arabic Program
Complete 1 full year of Arabic Language Coursework during an 8-week summer session!* (June 6 - July 29, 2023)
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Curriculum & Content
The Department of…
Dr. Hamed Esmaeilion Book Talk
Dr. Hamed Esmaeilion, the Iranian-Canadian Novelist, gave a book talk on November 3rd, 2022, talking about his life and his recently published work, It Snows in This House.
Hamed…
Informational Statement on Recent Events in Iran
Mahsa Amini was an Iranian 22-year old who was violently arrested by the Iranian Morality Police. The police claimed she was wearing an “improper hijab” according to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s…
New Department Name, New Chair Part of Bright Future for NESA
Taken From The College of Arts and Sciences' News
Two big changes are coming to a department in the College of Arts and Sciences this summer.
In June, the Department of Near…