03/13/2026
Join the MELC Club for our upcoming Graduate Colloquium: "Ancient Egypt in Indiana: Scientific Analysis of a Mummified Bird at Indiana University."
We are thrilled to feature Brooke Ann Morey, an MA student in Egyptology, as she shares her fascinating scientific research conducted right here at IU.
📅 When: Monday, March 23
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Room BLGA 3134
🍕 Bonus: We will be serving pizza and drinks!
Come for the science, stay for the pizza, and meet others interested in the ancient world. Scan the QR code on our flyer to join the MELC Club and stay updated on future research events!
02/20/2026
The extends warm wishes for a blessed Ramadan to our entire community.
A heartfelt thank‑you to Professors Ibrahim Gemeah, Mariam Taher, and Attia Youssif for creating such beautiful Ramadan decorations.
Stop by and enjoy them at the MELC study area!
02/07/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural MELC Graduate Students Colloquium. Also, a special thank you to Rhatib for delivering an excellent presentation!
02/05/2026
The MELC Club is thrilled to launch the new semester with a full lineup of events!
We’re kicking things off with the Graduate Students Colloquium—a welcoming space where graduate students share their research, exchange ideas, and receive thoughtful feedback from peers and faculty. Everyone in the MELC community is warmly invited to join.
Our first session features Rhatib Karkoutli, who will present “The World as Shadow of God: On the Role of ‘Adam in Ibn ‘Arabī’s Metaphysics.” His talk explores how non‑existence functions within Ibn ‘Arabī’s cosmological vision.
📅 Friday, February 6
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 GISB 3067
We hope to see you there!
