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Situating Harper faculty and students in a globalized world.
May 30, 2026
When Islamic armies from the Arabian Peninsula swept through North Africa in the 7th century C.E. and eventually conquered the region, their empire encompassed nearly 6 million square miles of land and stretched from modern-day India to Spain. Colloquially, they divided their empire into two regions – in Arabic, the Mashreq (“The Place Where the Sun Rises”) in the East and the Maghreb (“The Place Where the Sun Sets”) in the West. Read More
May 29, 2026
One of the themes that stayed with me throughout the MENA/SWANA Field Seminar was the enduring presence of Al-Andalus across North Africa. Before this trip, I understood Al-Andalus primarily as a chapter in Spanish history. Read More
May 28, 2026
The faculty field seminar provided ample opportunities for Harper faculty to experience the art historical past, living craft traditions, and contemporary art scene of the Maghreb. Read More
May 27, 2026
We were able to experience a Hammam in Morrocco, and the experience was unforgettable. Read More
May 22, 2026
During my recent travels to Morocco, I had the privilege to visit a women’s weaving cooperative that was started by local Moroccans with the help of a former Peace Corps volunteer. Several of my fellow faculty members and I were given a lesson in pile rug weaving. Read More
May 21, 2026
A brief history and walkthrough of the American Legation in Tangier, Morocco and its connection to the long, fascinating history of US-Moroccan relations. Read More
May 20, 2026
We visited Fondation Orient-Occident, a non-profit which serves migrants in Rabat. We ate a traditional West African meal and then heard from Amir, a migrant from Sudan. Read More
May 20, 2026
On a hot morning in mid-April 2024, Amir Ali woke earlier than usual, anxious about his treatment for a congenital heart condition. Once a month, the 15-year-old from El Fasher, Sudan made the 15-minute walk to the hospital for a painful and exhausting injection. Read More
May 20, 2026
As someone who teaches intercultural communication, I often tell my students that culture speaks long before language does. It speaks through gazes, gestures, silence, music, traditions, and perhaps most engagingly, through food. Read More