Arts & Sciences Open House: Fall 2026
Learn more about Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi and Urdu languages, about the department, meet faculty and grab a snack!
Past Events
Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop
Facilitated by Prof. Younasse Tarbouni, Teaching Professor of Arabic and A.J. Robinson Islamic Studies; South Asian Studies; and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Subject Librarian
Olin Library | Instruction Room 1
JIMES Department Welcome Session
Join the Department of Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies for a major welcome session!
Busch Hall | The Quad Outside Busch Hall (weather permitting)
Islamic and Arabic Manuscripts and Introduction to Calligraphy
Facilitated by Prof. Younasse Tarbouni, Teaching Professor of Arabic, Cassie Brand, Curator of Rare Books, and A.J. Robinson Islamic Studies; South Asian Studies; and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Subject Librarian
Olin Library | Mendel Classroom: Special Collections (Olin Level 1) and Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy Room 3 (Olin Level A)
Hebrew Movie Night
Join the Hebrew professors for Hebrew Movie Night and a viewing of "Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi"
Busch 100
Tea with Dr. T. Event
The only way to ensure we are including everybody is to start having more genuine conversations, join Dr. Tarbouni for tea and treats!
Hurd Basement Lounge
Street Foods of India
Heena Chopra is head chef and owner of Maaji's Street Kitchen
Hurst Lounge | Duncker Hall