What: Big Questions, Big Ideas: Unveiling the Palestinian Story
Hosted by the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and Muncie Public Library
Where: Kennedy Library (1700 W McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 47304)
When: Wed, January 22nd, 5 to 6 PM
Event Description:
Our discussion aims to explore the Palestinian story through personal experiences, history and the broader context of the critical events happening in real time. It will also delve into the different religions that exist in Palestine while at the same time shed light on some of the important terms being used. The event will draw a connection between personal stories of Palestinians and how those might reflect on societies in the US. The discussion will also delve further into potential solutions and the possibility of implementing them in real life.
Speaker: Hanan Qasrawi, Assistant Teaching Professor of Urban Planning
A Fulbright scholar, Hanan Qasrawi is an architect and urban designer with five years experience in Palestine. After completing the Ball State Urban Design master's program this summer, she joins Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning as part of the Department of Urban Planning, teaching design skills primarily in the ECAP common first-year program.