February 2025
Stories: NATO Crisis Simulation; Visiting Jesuit story; Black History Month Events; Amnesty’s Agnes Callamard event; Sidra Medicine Certificate Ceremony
Student Stories
Georgetown University in Qatar Pioneers NATO Crisis Simulation in Global South
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has made history by hosting the first-ever North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allied Command Transformation (ACT) university crisis simulation in the Global South.
A Journey of Reflection and Service: Father Jad Chebly Discusses Living Values at GU-Q
To foster values-based learning and interfaith dialogue on campus, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) welcomed Father Jad Chebly, SJ, from Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), as a Visiting Jesuit.
Black History Month
Literary Arts Festival Concludes With Powerful Message of Inclusion
In a powerful testament to its support for elevating marginalized voices during a contentious time in US history, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) successfully concluded its inaugural Black Literary Arts Festival.
Journalist and Olympian Headline Celebration of Black Storytelling
In celebration of the contributions of Black intellectuals and artists around the world, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites the community to a series of events including its inaugural “Black Literary Arts Festival.”
Former NY Film Festival Director Kicks Off Black History Month
“Black cinema developed a distinct voice that reflected the lived realities of African Americans,” said Richard Peña, former director of the New York Film Festival at a powerful opening event
Events
Rebuilding Gaza: Amnesty’s Callamard on Ceasefire, Justice, and the Path Forward
In a timely and resonant discussion, Dr. Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, joined Dean Safwan Masri at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) to unpack Amnesty’s latest report.
Sidra Medicine Celebrates Graduates of Certificate in Leadership Program at Georgetown University in Qatar
In a closing ceremony at GU-Q, Sidra Medicine celebrated the achievements of 14 middle and senior managers who completed the newly launched Strategic Leadership Development Certificate Program offered by Georgetown University.