W&L Professors Each Present Papers at the 34th Deutscher Orientalistentag
Timothy Lubin and Anthony Edwards both presented at the event held in Berlin earlier this month.
Arabic
W&L’s DJ Johnston ’22 Awarded Fellowship for Arabic Studies in Egypt
Johnston was recently awarded a fellowship to the Center for Arabic Study Abroad at the American University in Cairo.
W&L’s Edwards Publishes Paper in Journal
Arabic professor Anthony Edwards recently published “An Incomplete Journey Away from the Past: The Life and Ideas of Antonius Ameuney (1821–1881).”
‘Committed to Supporting and Listening’
As Executive Committee president for the 2020-21 school year, Chase Calhoun '21 hopes to protect the Honor System and make a positive impact in areas of racial inequality and systemic racism.
Becoming a Global Citizen
Studying philosophy and Arabic, traveling to Morocco and Beirut, and working with Professor Anthony Edwards to translate a Beiruti book have helped Tanner Hall '21 understand and appreciate other cultures.
In Case You Missed It
Teed Up for Success
Laurie Jones '21 is grateful for the opportunities she's had at W&L, especially her place on the golf team and the chance to study through the Peace and Conflict Program in Ireland and Jordan.
W&L’s Edwards Receives H. Hiter Harris III Faculty Rising Star Award
He will be recognized at a luncheon ceremony in Richmond on Nov. 7.
Adventures in Arabic
Four Washington and Lee University students are spending time this summer in Beirut, where they are immersed in Arabic language and Lebanese culture.
‘A More Informed, Inclusive Perspective’
Studying Arabic in Jordan and Lebanon has given Sierra Terrana '20 a new outlook on Islam and the Middle East—one that she hopes to parlay into a legal career.
Bui ’21 and Syed ’19 Awarded Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
Doan Bui ’21 and Hashim Syed ’19 have won Gilman Scholarships to study abroad.
Breaking Through Financial Barriers
Senior Stephanie Williams '18 says W&L's First-Generation Low-Income Partnership (FLIP) gave her support to overcome obstacles and mentor other low-income students.
Quick Hits: Third-Annual Arabic Lunch
Students, faculty and staff gathered to sample tantalizing treats and learn some Arabic words at this year's event.
Welcome FLTA Imad Baazizi
Imad Baazizi is one of seven foreign language teaching assistants at W&L this year.
