July 2024
Stories: Dr. Siddiqui’s leadership at Al-Mujadilah; Dr. Hariry’s summer Arabic course; Bioethics World Congress speakers; Rangel Scholar Ranneme Abu-Hajar; summer course in Greece, plus social media and statistics for July 2024.
Faculty Creating Change
Meet the Faculty Member Making Islamic Research More Accessible
In January 2024, the Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women opened its doors with an ambitious vision: to be a brave and dynamic place for Muslim women to learn, connect, and engage in public debate. Now, just six months later, thanks to the visionary leadership of Executive Director Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui, the center is already achieving its goals. Read about Dr. Siddiqui.
How GU-Q Brings Arabic to Life
GU-Q brought Arabic to life through GU-Q Assistant Professor Seerwan Hariry’s Summer Advanced Business Arabic course, which immersed students in real-world workshops and site visits to enhance their professional Arabic skills. The program kicked-off at the General Authority of Customs in Al Wakra, where students observed customs operations and inter-ministerial communication firsthand. More about Dr. Hariry’s course.
Student Stories
Young Scholars Shine at World Congress of Bioethics 2024
The recent 17th World Congress of Bioethics (WCB) in Doha saw GU-Q take part in panels that captivated attendees. Read more.
How This GU-Q Student Became One of Only 15 Rangel Scholars for 2024
In a competitive field of nearly 1,000 applicants, GU-Q student Ranneme Abu-Hajar (SFS’26) has distinguished herself as one of the 15 Rangel Scholars for 2024. Find out how.
From Athens to Andros, Students Tackle Climate Change
As the sun set over the ancient ruins of Athens, students from GU-Q reflected on a journey that had transformed their understanding of climate change. Read more.