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The programs sponsored by the Center for the Middle East and North Africa (CMENA) at UC Santa Cruz reflect our core values of distinction, opportunity, and community. The breadth, diversity, and innovation of CMENA’s research profile is unique among centers devoted to the study of the Middle East and North Africa. The center is devoted to the project of public education and seeks to offer our students the resources to learn, grow, and pursue their goals. CMENA is devoted to creating a community of engaged scholars, students, and citizens that extends throughout our campus and into the communities in which we live.

We are deeply grateful to James Gunderson whose support has allowed CMENA to host a number of public-facing events and support cutting-edge scholarship on the region. In addition, Marieke and Jeff Rothschild’s seed funding allowed us to launch the Center in 2019.

Our programming, research, and support of students depend on the generosity of private donors. Your gift can support:

• Student training in Middle Eastern languages
• Scholarships that support study abroad
• Seminars and conferences
• Cultural activities featuring visual artists, filmmakers, and musicians
• Visiting scholars and distinguished guests, including those who have been forced to flee the region because of conflict and political persecution
• Support for faculty and graduate student research

If you would like to make a donation to the Center for the Middle East and North Africa at UC Santa Cruz, please contact Joop Rubens, Executive Director of Development at (831) 252-0061 or at jrubens@ucsc.edu.

To make a secure web donation, please visit UCSC Online Giving.