Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

Events

Naila and the Uprising

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 4:00pm

Naila and the Uprising

Join Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) at CSUN for a film screening and discussion of the award-winning film, Naila and the Uprising, directed by Julia Bacha. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Professor Rana Sharif (GWS & MEIS) and Dr. Jody Myers (Jewish & Religious Studies & MEIS), moderated by Dr. Nayereh Tohidi (GWS & MEIS).  Read more

Humanities Advocacy Day

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 11:00am to 1:45pm

Humanities Advocacy Day 2019

Humanities Advocacy Day features a performance and workshop by community group #VigilantLOVE, as well as a student-faculty panel on immigration and incarceration. Read more

82 Names Syria Don't Forget Us

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 1:45pm to 3:30pm

82 Names

Syrian prisoners recorded their names on this scrap of fabric in hopes that one of them would be able to smuggle it out—That person was Mansour Omari. Featuring Mansour Omair, Directed by Maziar Bahari. Guest speaker: Maziar Bahari.  Read more

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