UA Little Rock students visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, the largest mosque in Africa. Photo by Larry Rhodes.

UA Little Rock to share Moroccan adventures with community, honor Miguel Lopez

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a community event on Friday, Nov. 8, recounting the adventures of 17 students who competed at the International Model Arab League conference in Morocco in October.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to share Moroccan adventures with community, honor Miguel Lopez”

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Middle Eastern Studies Program seeking grant applications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty, staff, and students are invited to apply for grants to support pedagogy, campus activities, student research in Middle Eastern studies.  Continue reading “Middle Eastern Studies Program seeking grant applications”

Turkish diplomat visits UA Little Rock

The Honorable Aki̇l Öktem, Consul General from Turkey, paid a goodwill visit to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Tuesday, July 17, visiting with the chancellor and faculty members. Continue reading “Turkish diplomat visits UA Little Rock”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Middle Eastern Studies program seeking grant applications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty, staff, and students are invited to apply for grants to support campus activities, teaching, and research in Middle Eastern studies.  Continue reading “Middle Eastern Studies program seeking grant applications”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Middle Eastern Studies program seeking grant applications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty and students are invited to apply for grants to support activities, research and scholarship in Middle Eastern studies.  Continue reading “Middle Eastern Studies program seeking grant applications”

Razan Shahab-al-Sham (left) and Mouaz Moustafa deliver mattresses and blankets to Syrian refugees taking shelter in Hacipasa, a village on the Turkish-Syrian border. Photo provided by Spark Media.

UA Little Rock to host screening on Syrian Civil War, Q&A with Syrian activist Mouaz Moustafa

In coordination with Arkansas Peace Week, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Middle Eastern Studies Program will host a screening of the film, “Red Lines,” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the Student Services Center Room 104. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host screening on Syrian Civil War, Q&A with Syrian activist Mouaz Moustafa”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Middle Eastern Studies program seeking grant applications

University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty and students are invited to apply for grants to support activities and scholarships in Middle Eastern studies.  Continue reading “Middle Eastern Studies program seeking grant applications”

Dr. Mahmoud Al-Denaway Hassanein

Community invited to April 26 lecture on Islamic faith

Dr. Mahmoud Al-Denaway Hassanein, Iman of the Little Rock Islamic Center, will give a public lecture explaining the core ideas of the Islamic faith for those who are unfamiliar with Islam
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UA Little Rock hosts Model Arab League

 

More than 225 students, representing over a dozen high schools in central Arkansas, are expected to attend the Model Arab League at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25. Continue reading “UA Little Rock hosts Model Arab League”