Lectures and Presentations' List

I have presented the following lectures and presentations in different professional group meetings, workshops, and organizations such as the North Texas Community and Junior College Consortium, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), Dallas Community College District, Collin County Community CollegeDistrict, Harris County Community College, Kilgore College, Texas Community College Teachers  Association, Middle East Studies Association, Kiwanis, Haddessa, Churches, and the like:

Middle East, Islam and the Arab World:

u"Beyond the Stereotypes: Dynamics of Muslim Life in the Globalized World“
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"Understanding Islam and Muslims: New Challenges for American Education System"

Islamophobia: challenge or convenience?

"Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Religious Traditions in the Middle East"

" Islam in the post 9/11 Environment"

"Misunderstandings and Misconceptions about The Middle East, Islam and Arab World"

"Understanding Islam and Muslim Students"

"Understanding Non-Verbal Communication in the Middle East"

"Family and Marriage in Islam and the Middle East"

“Billionaires, Bombers, and Belly Dancers”

"Islam in the West: Source of Concern or Source of Hope?"

Turkey:

"Turkey: the Crossroads of Civilizations"

" Religious Sites in Turkey: Judaism, Christianity and Islam"

"Early Christianity in Asia Minor"

"Turkey's Membership at The European Union: Pros and Cons"

Iraq:

" The U.S. War in Iraq: Pros and Cons"

"Iraq: A Middle East quagmire"

"Success and failure in Iraq, and how to tell the Difference"

The United States of America:

"Misunderstandings and Misconceptions about American People and Culture"

"The U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East"

" The U.S. and Iran Relations"

Thailand:

"Prostitution in Thailand and Impact of this Lifestyle as a Global Problem”

International Students:

Capitalization of International Students as Resources
International Students after Sept. 11: Benefits and Risks
International Students: Brain Drain or Brian Gain

Global Education:

"Who Wants to be Globally Educated Millionaire" 

"Meeting Challenges of Global Education after 9/11"

"A nation at risk: importance of global education at your campus"

 "Global Education: Current Issues and Approaches"

 "Bringing the World to Your Students: Global Education in your Campus"

 "Meeting International Challenges Through Global Education"

Business:

Business Etiquette Around the World
 Cultural Diversity/Sensitivity Education and Training for the Staff
 American Health Care System: First, Do No Harm

Technology:

Millennials: Reaching and Teaching Digital Natives with Web2.0

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Entertainment:

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