Middle East Studies

International student, retired professor and artwork share common history

How does a decades-old Iranian work of art connect a renowned Middle East studies professor and an international student?

Feb 16, 2023


For 25th year, GVSU hosting Michigan Model Arab League

This year's conference is February 17-19 at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Feb 16, 2022


Peace activist to discuss Palestine-Israel conflict

Peace activist Amos Gvirtz will visit campus to lead a discussion about the Palestine-Israel conflict.

Apr 7, 2015


Area Studies will host lecture by Middle East expert

An expert on the historical relationship between the West and the Muslim world will give a presentation on America's return to Iraq.

Feb 10, 2015



Palestinian-born author to discuss "Healing Children of Conflict"

Palestinian-American author and humanitarian Susan Abulhawa was born to Palestinian refugees of the 1967 war, when Israel captured what remained of Palestine, including her family�s traditional home in Jerusalem.

Mar 10, 2014