Nov. 2 Panel Discussion Set to Discuss "Syria and Iraq: Crisis and Response"
University of Cincinnati and Xavier University faculty and doctoral students will participate in a panel discussion titled "Syria and Iraq: Crisis and Response" from
3-5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2,
in Room 417 ABC in UC's Tangeman University Center.
Speakers during the event include
- Waleed el-Ansary, chair of Islamic Studies at Xavier University
- Elizabeth Frierson, associate professor of history and director of Middle East Studies, University of Cincinnati
- Anwar Mhajne, UC doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science and Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Moderator will be Robert Haug, assistant professor of history at the University of Cincinnati.
Sponsoring this event:
- Taft Research Center
- Department of History
- Department of Romance Languages & Literature
- Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Middle East Studies Program
- Arabic Language and Culture Program
- Xavier University Department of Theology
Related Stories
An expert pieced together this Roman document like a puzzle
September 1, 2026
National media highlighted a new project by UC Classics Assistant Professor Matthijs Wibier to piece together and translate an ancient Roman text from fragments buried in the desert for more than 1,600 years.
Her book drive is changing literacy in Cincinnati
August 31, 2026
WCPO highlights a nonprofit dedicated to childhood literacy that has offers co-op positions to UC students.
These teeny spiders are social media stars
August 28, 2026
The New York Times turned to a University of Cincinnati professor to explain the appeal of jumping spiders on social media.