Renowned photojournalist Alexandra Avakian to speak at FIU

This image graces the cover of Avakian's latest book.

The Middle East Studies Program in FIU’s School of International and Public Affairs has invited renowned photojournalist Alexandra Avakian to speak on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. in the MARC International Pavilion at Modesto A. Maidique Campus.  Avakian will speak about her work in the Middle East and discuss her recently published [...]

Renowned Chechen surgeon and humanitarian to speak at FIU

Khassan Baiev

Khassan Baiev will share his experiences during both Chechen wars and discuss the nation’s current humanitarian situation. The Middle East Studies Program in the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) is hosting Khassan Baiev, a Chechen surgeon known internationally for treating all who sought help during the wars in Chechnya. [...]

FIU Middle East Studies Center presents lecture on interfaith dialogue by renowned Islamic studies scholar

WHAT: The Middle East Studies Center of the School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University will present a lecture titled “The Modern World and the Necessity of Dialogue among the Abrahamic Religions” with renowned scholar of Islamic studies Seyyed Hossein Nasr.  Nasr will discuss the importance of [...]