MENAA

Meena Heritage Month 2024Middle Eastern and North African Association
Heritage Month, April 2024, Events

 
A GLIMPSE OF TREASURE FROM IRAN

Presented By Nasrin Naraghi
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 4, 12:00-1:30 pm
Place: SRJC Museum
Exhibit dates: April 2, 2024 – May 2, 2024
Learn about the fascinating history and culture of Iran - Check out the new Persian artifacts at the museum: Astrolabe: the original GPS before the
GPS! 19th Century Wedding Marriage Coin/Treasure Box, 19th Century metalwork Weaponry Mask, a leaflet from the Shahnameh, the Iranian
National Epic, which was instrumental in saving and reviving the Persian language.

 
MUMMIFICATION AMONG ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AND ANDEAN PEOPLES

Presented By Dr. Heidi Saleh & Dr. Nikki Slovak
Date/Time: Monday, April, 22- 1:00- 3:00 pm
Place: Newman Auditorium
Attendees will learn about the natural and cultural factors involved in the mummification process in both regions and explore the complex cultural
significances of mummification across space and time. This COP will consider how life and death intersected in these past societies in ways that may
be both familiar and foreign to COP participants.

 

THE MONK OF MOKHA - A CONVERSATION WITH MOKHTAR ALKHANSHALI

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 23, 12:00-1:30 pm
Place: Bertolini Students Activity Center
Join us for a conversation with Mokhtar Alkhanshali, as he shares the riveting tale behind Dave Egger's best-selling book The Monk of Mokha. Explore
the enthralling fusion of coffee's history, Yemen's strife, and Mokhtar's relentless pursuit of the American dream. Don't miss this chance to engage
directly with the protagonist of this extraordinary narrative.

 
THE REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS OF INDIE ARABIC MUSIC

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24, 9:00-10:30 am
Zoom: https://stanford.zoom.us/j/249832217?pwd=aVpxckxmSndjVnlxeUtBaXBlL0FoQT09
Join Dr. Ramzi Salti in an exploration of the vibrant world of indie Arabic music, where artists seamlessly blend indie sensibilities with Arabic musical
traditions, languages, and cultural influences, while also infusing elements of Western music. This genre encompasses a wide range of styles, including
indie rock, pop, electronic, folk, and experimental sounds, drawing inspiration from Arabic folk, classical, and contemporary music. From the politically
charged lyrics of Mashrou' Leila to the eclectic sounds of 47Soul and the poetic compositions of Tania Saleh, explore the diverse range of expressions
and themes found within this relatively genre that is taking the Arab world by storm. Dr. Ramzi Salti is an Advanced Lecturer at Stanford University
and the host of "Arabology," a popular radio show/podcast that spotlights music and other cultural productions from the Arab world.

 
MENAA Fest

Date/Time: Thursday, April 25, 12:00-2:00 pm
Place: Bertolini Quad
Join us to mingle, taste delicious regional snacks, and enjoy some Middle Eastern and North African music!
Hosted by MENAA Steering Committee in collaboration with Santa Rosa Intercultural Center, SRJC Student Life, and SRJC MENAA Student Club.