Below is a Partial List of Presentations & Performances since 1987:
February 4, 2009, participated in a panel discussion on "Environmental and Health Risks of GMO Crops & Foods," India International Center & Navdanya, Delhi, India
March 21, 2007, gave two workshops to faculty on "Pedagogical Comparisons: U.S. & Gulf States Education Systems," Colorado State University, Colorado
June 12, 2006, presented a paper on “The History of the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra,” at the 2nd World Congress on Middle Eastern Studies in Amman, Jordan.
April 25, 2006, gave performance entitled,“Untamed Nostalgia – Poetry Recitation and Songs,” Jones Library, Amherst, MA.
October 17, 2005, lectured on, "Iraqi Music and Maqaams," University of North Texas, Texas.
August 26, 2005, recited poetry and performed songs at the Peace Festival Beyond the Demilitirized Zone (DMZ) in South Korea.
April 14, 2005, hosted and translated for renowned Mauritanian singer, Malouma, as she gave a lecture demonstration on “Griots, African Rhythms and Arabic Lyrics,” Berklee College of Music.
October 16, 2004, “Iraq in The Post ”Freedom” Phase and Women’s Status,” Cape Cod State College.
May 2001, “Music and Maqamat of IRAQ,” co-lectured with and translated for Iraqi musician, Mohammed Gomar, Harvard University.
July 26, 1998, "Arab Contributions to Civilization," Lyceum Monadnock, NH
July 18, 1998, "The Conditions in Iraq and What Needs to Be Done," The Bruderhoff, NY
June 4, 1998, "Arab Contributions to Science," sponsored by the Institute of Near Eastern & African Studies (INEAS), at Northeastern University.
April 30, 1998, "Social and Economic Condition of Arab Women," MIT
April 18, 1998, "Iraq and the Status of Women following the Blockade," Bard College, NY
March 31, 1998, "Arabic Music and Iraqi Maqaam" with famous Iraqi composer and oud Player, Naseer Shemma, The Institute of Near Eastern & African Studies (INEAS) at Northeastern University.
March 27, 1998, "Arabic Music and Iraqi Maqaam" with famous Iraqi composer and oud player, Naseer Shemma, Hartford Seminary, Conn.
March 15, 1998, "The Effects of the Embargo Against Iraq", Unitarian Church of Newton
March 1, 1998, "Iraq and the Status of Women Following the Gulf War," National Organization for Women (NOW), Cambridge
February 24, 1998, "Gulf War III—U.S. Threats to the Iraqi People," Central Connecticut State University, CT.
January 23, 1998, "The Silent War against Iraq," Pathfinder Bookstore
January 17, 1998, "The Embargo against Iraq and its Effects," The July 26th Coalition in Solidarity with the Cuban Revolution
May 27, 1997, "Anti-Arab Racism and Stereotyping," Institute of Near Eastern & African Studies (INEAS) and the International Institute of Boston (IIB)
April 24, 1997, "History of Music & Musical Instruments," Institute of Near Eastern & African Studies (INEAS)
February 13, 1997,"Love Songs and Poetry in Arabic Culture," Boston Public Library
November 15, 1995, "Anti-Arab Racism," Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
October 19, 1995, co-lectured on "Arabic Music and Maqamat" with well-known composer, Naseer Shemma, MIT
August 5, 1995, "The Unknown Art of Iraq," Newton Arts Center, INEAS
October 28, 1993, "Navigation of the Arabs and Muslims," New England Science Center, Worcester
February 18, 1993, "Music in Iraq," Harvard University.
January 24, 1991, "Kahlil Gibran's Life and Poetry," Harvard University
November 18, 1990, "Iraq: Past and Present," Physicians' Speakers Group
May 8, 1990, "Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict," Cambridge Center for Adult Education.
April 18, 1989, "Kahlil Gibran," Cambridge Center For Adult Education.
April 26, 1988, "Kahlil Gibran, his life and poetry," Cambridge Center for Adult Education.
October 6, 1987, "Arab Contributions to Science," Cambridge Center for Adult Education.
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