March 12, 2025, 12pm - Zoom

MESA Global Academy & USC Dornsife College Department of Middle East Studies present:
“Resilience Amidst War: Scholasticide and Food Crisis in Gaza”

Dr. Abu Shaban, Visiting Professor, Environmental Sociology, Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change, York University, Canadar; Former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Al-Azhar University, Gaza; MESA Global Academy Fellow

Register in advance: https://usc.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aizqSPPQJObp5klmeRwOA#/registration

Dr. Ahmed Abu Shaban’s talk will explore the interconnected crises of targeted attacks on Gaza’s educational institutions (scholasticide) and the weaponization of food systems, examining how these strategies contribute to displacement and erode resilience. It will also highlight community-driven efforts to sustain education and food security despite these immense challenges.

Link: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/global-academy-talk-resilience-amidst-war-scholasticide-and-food-crisis-in-gaza-9955#about_stream
Contact: mdes@usc.edu