Category: Middle East

An Exploration of Iranian Culture & Cuisine: A Culinary Passport Dinner | April 18

Enjoy an authentic dinner followed by a panel discussion on Iran’s cuisine, ethnic and regional diversity, and Iranian-American perspectives on growing up in Madison and the Midwest.

Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Efforts

Help us in supporting Turkey and Syria in their recovery from the devastating earthquake by considering supporting these different relief efforts. If you are part of the UW–Madison campus community, you can donate items of critical need at dropoff locations across campus and the Madison area. Please follow the Madison Turkish Student Association Instagram and …

The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir

September 2020 Book: The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir by Thi Bui Speaker: Dr. Victor Jew Resources

Discussion of Revolution is My Name

October 2020 Book: Revolution Is My Name: An Egyptian Woman’s Diary from Eighteen Days in Tahrir by Mona Prince, Samia Mehrez Speaker: Professor Nevine El Nossery Resources:

The Afghan Refugee Experience in Wisconsin and Beyond

March 2022 Film: FLEE (2021) Speaker: Erin Barbato