Join us for the 2023 Assyrian Studies Symposium at Stanford University from August 11-13, 2023. The symposium theme is “Formative History, Challenges, and New Directions.” This event is open to the public & encourages scholars to submit their abstracts. shorturl.at/bdmz4

Who else is joining me at MESA to present this year?

Amazing opportunity for those in Assyriology.

Officially finished my second year of my PhD studies. Here’s some fun photos during the process.

Me as I have to study for my comps. All who have done this (or doing it) understand the dread 😅

Check out my interview with Helen Malko about the upcoming ‘23 Assyrian Studies Symposium that will be held at Stanford University from Aug 11-13. Thank you to Shamiram Media for welcoming me and special thanks to Rebecca Simon for the amazing interview.

Call for Proposals: 2024 Travel Research Engagement Grants! Awards of up to $3,000 will be offered to support research travel to the broader Middle East in support of an ongoing academic research project. The deadline to apply is Sept 30. For more info: pomeps.org/call-for-propo…

It was such an honor and amazing experience to help organize the Assyrian Studies Symposium at Stanford University. My sincerest gratitude goes out to the speakers, attendees, volunteers, and the ASA Directors & Advisory Board who made this event a reality. Thank you ✨

The Nahla Valley in northern Iraq, comprised of eight Assyrian villages. (📸 Jenny Korkes)

This is what being a disadvantaged minority looks like. A village of only 6 houses loses all of its income, with not a gov visitation to see what happened. Illegal land grabs to the left and right of Cheqala, seize of only water source, a chokehold. Welcome to “the other Iraq”

Can’t believe in a few days I’ll be a 3rd year phd student, where did the time go?

My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and those who are injured in Bakhdida. Please take a moment to donate to one of the many Assyrian nonprofits who are helping. 🖤

My heart breaks for the families 💔🖤 Alah Manyekhloon

Photo of my PhD cohort. We were all clearly excited to snap this photo 😂

my heart hurts so much for this couple. life is so cruel fr

It has been 8 days since the tragedy in Baghdeda, and we continue to lose more individuals every day. Today we say goodbye to 3 angels, including the aunt of one of our board members. Rest in peace to Taghred, Thamra, and little Beeruna. 💔

First time at MPSA, how gorgeous is the Palmer House?

Few pics from the 1st Bay Area Polarization Workshop hosted at Stanford ☀️

Today I presented my research on how the Islamic State’s genocide affected Assyrians both economically and politically (need to update the title below). Can’t wait to share the article with you in the near future. Thanks MESA for the opportunity to share my work.