The Arab Spring Reconsidered: A Question of Freedom

A discussion on the human desire for freedom in light of the Arab Spring

with Wael FAROUQ, Professor of the Arabic Language Institute at the American University in Cairo, and Nader HASHEMI, Assistant Professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. Moderated by Damian BACICH, Assistant Professor of World Languages and Literatures at San Jose State University

Presented by Crossroads Cultural Center and the Middle East Discussion Group at the University of Denver

This panel discussion on the Arab Spring in Egypt will center around social, political and economic determinants and consequences, particularly as they point to and raise important questions about the human desire for freedom.

The event is open to the public and free of charge.

About this Event

Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver
2201 South Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80208
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About the Speakers

Wael Farouq
Professor of the Arabic Language Institute at the American University in Cairo

Nader Hashemi
Assistant Professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver

Moderator

Damian Bacich
Assistant Professor of World Languages and Literatures at San Jose State University

Invitation

Download the invitation here.

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Prof. Farouq at NY Encounter 2012 - click on image below