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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
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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…
Liu appointed chair of Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures
We are very excited to announce that Morgan Liu, associate professor in the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures, has been appointed chair of the department…
Department Name Change - Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (NESA)
We are excited to announce that Near Eastern Languages and Cultures is now Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures, or NESA!
The Board of Trustees during…
Congratulations to Zari Mahmoudi for Passing Candidacy Exams
We are thrilled to announce that our Zari Mahmoudi just recently passed her candidacy exams, under the advisement of Professors Sean Anthony, Johanna Sellman, Michael Swartz, and Hugh Urban, and…
Congratulations to Gordon Goodwin (MA 2023) for Winning the Arts Scholars and Humanities Scholars GTAship
We would like to congratulate current MA student Gordon Goodwin (2023) for winning the 2022-2023 Arts Scholars and Humanities Scholars Graduate Teaching Associate award! Gordon will be supporting…