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The Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (CSAMES) was founded to sponsor, highlight, and encourage events that further our academic community's awareness of and knowledge about the societies of South Asia and the Middle East. CSAMES is engaged in activities to foster knowledge and debate on those areas on campus as well as among community institutions such as schools, libraries, and service organizations, and we welcome suggestions for collaborative efforts in the service of these goals.
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Sami Suhwail on his FLAS experience: "If it were not for the FLAS fellowship, I would not be enrolled at UIUC or any other university."
Sami Suhwail is a recipient of Foreign Languages and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship. His research interests include early Islamic intellectualism, the influence of Islam on regional dynamics, and the Levant with a focus on Palestine. Sami is pursuing advanced training in Arabic and here, he shares how it has shaped his work.FLAS has been essential in my experience as a graduate student! It has allowed me to pursue both my personal and academic goals this year. It has been a personal goal of mine to learn and master the Arabic language, and because of FLAS, I can pursue that goal. As a Muslim...
Alumni Spotlight: Natasha Samreny
Stay curious Samreny uses world view to connect with theater audience Meet Natasha Samreny (MA, ’10, Middle Eastern Studies & Arabic). She is the director of marketing and communications for Trinity Repertory Company, a theater within the League of Resident Theatres. As a storyteller, Samreny taps into her global view to connect with audiences from different backgrounds. Describe a typical workday. Also, what is an example of the most interesting aspect of your job? My team’s priority is to promote the multiple...