Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month With Rio Salado College: A Morning with Dr. Rania Habib

On Thursday, April 25, Rio Salado College presented a special virtual event for Arab American History Month. Rio's DEIB Council hosted a presentation by the esteemed researcher and Professor of Arabic and Linguistics, Dr. Rania Habib. Dr. Habib is also the Arabic Program Coordinator at Syracuse University. Dr. Habib spoke on the vibrant contributions of Arab culture followed by a Q&A session.
Our Rio library staff have put together an informative guide about Arab American Heritage Month. This guide includes historical information, links to PBS documentaries, and an Arabic humanities research guide. Read the Library Guide here: libguides.riosalado.edu.
Rio Salado College is one of ten Maricopa Community Colleges and one of the largest online public community colleges in the nation, serving more than 35,000 students annually with more than 18,000 online in 50 states. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Rio Salado College offers nearly 600 online classes, 135+ degree and certificate programs and general education courses. The college also provides support for dual enrollment, military and incarcerated students, and serves as the largest provider of adult education in Arizona. Learn more at www.riosalado.edu
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