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Congratulations to CSAMES Director Dr. Eric Calderwood for being awarded the 2026 Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary European Studies for his book “On Earth or in Poems: The Many Lives of al-Andalus.” The prize is awarded to a work that transcends focus
2026-04-15 - Congratulations to CSAMES Director Dr. Eric Calderwood for being awarded the 2026 Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary...
UIUC Delegation Awarded Outstanding Delegation At Regional Model Arab League Competition 2025
2025-02-22 - Model Arab League 2025 Success! We are thrilled to share that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign delegation had an outstanding performance at the Model Arab League 2025, proudly funded by CSAMES! Representing Oman, our dedicated students earned prestigious awards:Distinguished Delegation Award – Joint Defense Council Mohammad Fakhreddine & Rachel Simpson...
Dr. Waïl S. Hassan elected as vice president of the Modern Language Association
2025-01-14 - We are delighted to congratulate CSAMES affiliate and former CSAMES Director Waïl S. Hassan on his recent election as second vice president of the Modern...