Dr. Debra Beilke Presentation

Tradition and Change: Negotiating Identity in United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait

ST. PAUL, MN (09/16/2010)(readMedia)-- WHAT: Dr. Debra Beilke presents: "Tradition and Change: Negotiating Identity in United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait"

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 1

TIME: 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Concordia University, St. Paul

Buetow Music Auditorium

275 Syndicate Street North

St. Paul, MN 55104

(One block South of I-94 at Hamline Avenue)

Summary: Dr. Debra Beilke, Chair of English and Modern Languages, was awarded a Fulbright-Hays grant to study for six weeks in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. The seminar was held May 20-July 3, 2010 and was designed for American post-secondary educators. It focused on the history, culture, economics, and education system in each country.

###