Arabic Night at Amherst College

Event Date: 
Friday, April 8, 2016 – 6:00pm9:00pm
Location: 
Amherst College

On Friday, April 8, from 6-9 PM, The Common and the Five College Arabic Initiative will co-host the Fifth Annual Arabic Night. The night will feature the launch of The Common‘s eleventh issue, Tajdeed (Renewal), a special issue dedicated solely to translated contemporary Arabic fiction. In addition, the night will feature Professor John Eisele, professor and Director of the Arabic Studies Program at the College of William and Mary, as well as live Arabic music performed by the Layaali Music Ensemble, a Middle Eastern dinner and various student performances.

The event will be held at Amherst College in the Coolidge Cage in the lower level of the Alumni Gym.

Arabic Night at Amherst College

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