September 2023
Stories: Amal Ghandour talk; Hiwaraat Iraq conference; Community whale shark trip; alumni and admissions events; Global Social Justice Research Forum; Innovation Lab launch; plus social media and statistics for September 2023.
Building Community
Community and Conservation: Staff Explore the Whale Sharks of Qatar
The latest Staff, Academic, and Administrative Professionals (Staff/AAP) community excursion saw more than 40 participating staff, faculty, and family members gather in the early morning, bound for a unique journey off the northeastern coast of Qatar. Their destination was the waters that host one of the planet’s most extensive congregations of whale sharks.
GU-Q Rolls out the Red Carpet to Welcome Graduates to the Neighborhood
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) recently hosted its “Welcome to the Neighborhood” alumni event, an annual tradition that brings together recent graduates and established alumni within the Gulf region. Held…
Admissions Open House Invites Prospective Students to Begin Their Journey to GU-Q
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will be hosting the first of two Admissions Open House events for the fall, which will be taking place on Monday, September 18, 2023, under the theme “Journey to Georgetown.”
Teaching and Learning
2023 ESJ Fellows Pragyan Acharya and Renee Mutare Present at Global Social Justice Research Symposium
Entering its thirteenth year, the Education and Social Justice (ESJ) Project—a joint initiative between the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs and the Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and…
Dean Safwan Masri Initiates Future-Ready Innovation Lab at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony held during the Library Open House event, GU-Q Dean Dr. Safwan Masri proudly inaugurated the new Innovation Lab, a significant addition to the university’s academic resources…
Public Events
Dean Hosts Discussion on Leadership, Art Making, and Future Pedagogies
The dean of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Dr. Safwan Masri, hosted a public talk titled “Leadership, Art Making, and Future Pedagogies,” featuring Dr. Carol Becker about her time as dean of two leading art schools: Columbia University School of the Arts and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Hiwaraat Conferences
Iraq Conference Envisions a Future without War and Conflict
Bridging global and regional perspectives, Georgetown University in Qatar concluded its timely conference to mark the 2003 invasion of Iraq with reflections on the prospects of shaping a better future…
Conference Set to Explore the Roots and Global Reach of Islamophobia
In light of escalating concerns regarding the rise in anti-Muslim prejudice and hate crimes worldwide, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is poised to hold a critical international conference titled “Global…
Influential Voices to Confront Islamophobia in All Its Forms
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will confront the complex, manifold dimensions of prejudice against Muslims and Islam with its international conference “Global Histories and Practices of Islamophobia” beginning Saturday, September…
Landmark Conference Marks 20th Anniversary of Iraq War with High-Level Dialogue on Global Diplomacy
Former President of Iraq H.E. Dr. Barham Salih shares firsthand insights with scholars, policymakers, and government officials from around the world Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)’s three-day conference, “The Invasion…
Hiwaraat Conference Fuses Media and Academia to Explore the Iraq War’s Past and Future
Marking the 20-year anniversary of the war that changed the world, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is set to host the much-anticipated “The Invasion of Iraq: Regional Reflections” conference from…
Iraqi Voices and Perspectives Feature Prominently in Iraq War Anniversary Conference
Marking the 20th anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is proud to announce the upcoming “The Invasion of Iraq: Regional Reflections” conference, which…
Georgetown University in Qatar Unveils Hiwaraat Conference Series
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is preparing to lead a series of discussions on shared global challenges and the geopolitical events shaping today’s world.