The Center for Middle Eastern Studies mourns the passing of Farouk Mustafa: legendary teacher, renowned translator, and beloved friend.
In Memoriam: Farouk Mustafa
Hosted by the Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory (3CT), this conference will be held on May 17-18 in the Franke Institute for the Humanities. Learn more
The Arab Uprisings: Politics and Ethics in the Present
Presented by the International House International Voices Project (IVP), Sultan's Dilemma will be performed in Arabic with English subtitles; translation by the late Farouk Mustafa. View trailer
April 27-29: The Sultan's Dilemma
The 28th Annual Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Conference will take place at the University of Chicago on May 3-5, 2013. Learn more
2013 Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Conference
CMES congratulates the Middle Eastern Studies Students Association on the Winter 2013 issue of Lights, a University of Chicago publication. Click for online version
Lights: Winter 2013 Issue Released
Welcome to CMES
Welcome to the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) at the University of Chicago. As a Title VI National Resource Center, CMES supports research and teaching on the Middle East across a wide range of disciplines. CMES also administers the university's MA program in Middle Eastern Studies. Through a variety of curricular and co-curricular programs, the Center works to maintain the University of Chicago's singular reputation as a leader in the teaching of Middle Eastern languages and cultures.
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Latest News and Announcements
Professional Development Workshop for K-12 and Community College Educators
TEACHING ABOUT ISLAM IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Saturday, April 20, 2013 8:30 – 9:00 AM registration and light breakfast 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM workshop (lunch provided)
Francis W. Parker School 330 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614
Workshop registration: http://cis.uchicago.edu/events/2012-2013/130420-islam-in-global-perspect...
Explore CMES' Educational Resources
The Center for Middle Eastern Studies has developed and maintains an extensive online library of resources to support professional educators in teaching about the Middle East and to enhance public knowledge of the region. We encourage everyone to visit the Outreach and Public Education section of this website and explore the range of materials we offer.
Diplomatic Encounters featuring Roey Gilad, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest
The Center for Middle Eastern Studies, the International House Global Voices Program, and the Chicago Center for Jewish Studies
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DIPLOMATIC ENCOUNTERS
The Honorable Roey Gilad Consul General Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest 5:30 PM, Wednesday, January 16, 2013 International House, Assembly Hall 1414 East 59th Street Chicago, IL 60637
Call for Papers: 28th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference
University of Chicago, May 3-5, 2013
We are pleased to invite students and faculty to submit papers for the 28th Annual Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Conference, to be held May 3–5, 2013, at the University of Chicago.
We welcome a broad range of submissions from across the disciplines, including (but not limited to) anthropology, art history, cinema and media studies, economics, history, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, sociology, or any other topic concerning the Middle East from the advent of Islam to the present day.
Fellowship Opportunities for Graduate Students
MELLON/ACLS DISSERTATION COMPLETION FELLOWSHIP
- This fellowship supports a year of research and writing to help advanced graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences in the last year of Ph.D. dissertation writing.
- The total award of up to $33,000 includes a stipend plus additional funds for university fees and research support.
- Deadline: October 24, 2012 at 9p.m. EST
- http://www.acls.org/programs/dcf/
5th Annual International Education Conference at the University of Chicago
Join us for morning discussions and afternoon interactive breakout sessions focused on ways to bring global education into your already existing K-12 curriculum.
Friday, November 9, 2012 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts Performance Penthouse 915 E. 60th Street
Registration and information at: cis.uchicago.edu/iec2012
Conference on Women and Children's Health in the Middle East; November 10, 2012, Franke Institute for Humanities Conference Room
While the Middle East has received great attention from Western media in recent decades, much of this coverage has been devoted to the economic and political issues. This focus, however, has diminished our attention to other issues of importance in the region. The Conference on Women and Children’s Health focuses on one neglected subject: healthcare, and more specifically, the status of health and the delivery of healthcare services for women and children. Healthcare issues take a unique form in the Middle East due to various cultural, religious, and financial factors.
CMES Congratulates Class of 2012
On June 9, 2012, the University of Chicago awarded the MA degree in Middle Eastern Studies to 19 students. CMES wishes our new graduates success in their future endeavors. Congratulations to the Class of 2012!
Intensive Advanced Turkish Offered in Summer 2013 (FLAS Eligible)
Intensive Third Year Turkish is designed for the intermediate to advanced student with two or more years of study in Modern Turkish, and also serves as an introduction to Turkish Literature.