Ethnic Orders: Social Categories and the Politics of Identity in the Malay World

Mergenthaler 266

Thomas Pepinsky, Walter F. LaFeber Professor, Department of Government and Brooks School of Public Policy, Cornell University Ethnicity is central to politics throughout the Malay world, but the meaning and significance of ethnicity—and of social categories like “Malay”—is contested, dynamic, and multifaceted. This talk is an overview of an ongoing book project, tentatively entitled Ethnic Orders, which […]

Health Catastrophe in Gaza with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa (San Joaquin General Hospital, Stockton, CA)

Hodson Hall 210

Hear firsthand from trauma, critical care, and acute care surgeon Dr. Feroze Sidhwa (MD, MPH), who served in the European Hospital in Gaza, as he shares his experiences of medical challenges and resilience under conflict. The talk will be moderated by Dr. Ahmed Ragab, Associate Professor, Department of History of Medicine, JHU School of Medicine. […]

Arrighi Center Seminar: The World that Latin America Created

Mergenthaler 526

Group discussion about: Margarita Fajardo (Sarah Lawrence) The World that Latin America Created (2022, Harvard University Press). This event is co-sponsored by the Program in International Studies.

Cookie Decorating Study Break

Mergenthaler Hall 252

Join the International Studies Leadership Council for a study break during reading period. Come decorate festive holiday cookies and enjoy hot chocolate.

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Information Session

Mergenthaler 264

Are you a foreign language learner earning a BA, BS or PhD degree in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences? Are you a United States citizen or U.S. national? If both conditions apply, you may be eligible for a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship to advance your language training and skills. FLAS Fellowships […]

Refugees and Asylum Policy Public Lecture

Zoom

Join us for a public lecture on the theme “Refugees and Asylum Policy” by David Scott FitzGerald via Zoom. This lecture is part of the Global Migration and Refugees: Applied Research and Practice Seminar, offered by the Department of Sociology. David Scott FitzGerald is the Theodore E. Gildred Chair in U.S.-Mexican Relations, Professor of Sociology, and Co-Director of […]

Ambivalent Feminisms: Ukrainian Songs at Eurovision since 2022 – Maria Sonevytsky (Bard College)

Mergenthaler 266

In 2024, the Ukrainian musicians Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil were selected to represent Ukraine at the annual Eurovision Song Contest with their song “Teresa & Maria,” a pop-rap anthem that emphasizes the everyday divinity of women. In the context of the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the song seeks to inspire ordinary […]

Trump 2.0: Implications for Asia

Mergenthaler 266

Join the East Asian Studies and International Studies Programs on February 4th for an insightful discussion of the evolving dynamics of US-Asia relations as we navigate the new Trump administration's foreign policy landscape. This event will bring together two JHU experts - Ho-Fung Hung (Sociology & SAIS) and John Yasuda (Political Science & EAS) - to […]

Study Abroad Fair

Levering Hall, Glass Pavilion

Come learn about the various study abroad programs that Johns Hopkins offers for summer, intersession, and during the academic year.