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

GU-Q’s 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.

Renowned Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad Headline GU-Q’s 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