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As directors of the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies and the Center for South Asia, we condemn violence against students in light of the hate crime reported against an Arab Muslim student that occurred on November 3 on the Stanford campus…
Another devastating natural disaster has struck North Africa this week, occurring shortly after the calamity in Morocco. Our hearts go out to the people of Derna, where two dams collapsed during heavy storms, resulting in catastrophic flooding,…
The devastation and loss of life caused by Friday's earthquake in Morocco weigh heavily on our hearts. With a reported loss of 2,900 lives and 5,500 injuries, along with the collapse of historic structures and homes, the situation is profoundly…
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Date
Fri April 19th 2024, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location
Encina Hall
616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
William J. Perry Conference Room, C231
616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
William J. Perry Conference Room, C231
Turkey is holding its municipal elections on March 31, 2024. Beyond their immediate importance for local governance, addressing issues such as…
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Mon April 22nd 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Encina Commons
615 Crothers Way, Stanford, CA 94305
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615 Crothers Way, Stanford, CA 94305
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Language is the basis of humanity and literature as well as the basis of freedom. If these are separated from…
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Wed April 24th 2024, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Encina Commons
615 Crothers Way, Stanford, CA 94305
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615 Crothers Way, Stanford, CA 94305
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The centennial of the 1923 exchange between Muslims in Greece and the Greek Orthodox Christians in Turkey coincided with the 100th anniversary of…