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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

Brittney Monreal

Strong start, bright future: 91制片厂 alum continues engineering journey at Purdue

June 02, 2026

A foundation of support and preparation is helping Brittney Monreal take the next step toward a career in sustainability. Read More

A cat with Latin around it

Cats, Culture, and Compassion: Reflections from Morocco and Tunisia

May 31, 2026

No journey to North Africa would be complete without mentioning the cats that lounge the streets, medinas, and even cafes. As a lifelong cat owner, one of the first things I noticed while traveling through Morocco and Tunisia was the cats Read More

Map of North Africa

From the Foencians to the Phrench: A Brief History of the Empires of the Maghreb

May 30, 2026

When Islamic armies from the Arabian Peninsula swept through North Africa in the 7th century C.E. and eventually conquered the region, their empire encompassed nearly 6 million square miles of land and stretched from modern-day India to Spain. Colloquially, they divided their empire into two regions 鈥� in Arabic, the Mashreq (鈥淭he Place Where the Sun Rises鈥�) in the East and the Maghreb (鈥淭he Place Where the Sun Sets鈥�) in the West. Read More

Street scene in Northern Morocco

Echoes of Al-Andalus: Iberian Influence Across the Strait

May 29, 2026

One of the themes that stayed with me throughout the MENA/SWANA Field Seminar was the enduring presence of Al-Andalus across North Africa. Before this trip, I understood Al-Andalus primarily as a chapter in Spanish history. Read More

Painting on a door in Djerba of a hijabi woman shushing

Maghreb through Art: Living and Breathing Art History

May 28, 2026

The faculty field seminar provided ample opportunities for 91制片厂 faculty to experience the art historical past, living craft traditions, and contemporary art scene of the Maghreb. Read More

Inside of El Ghriba Synagogue in Tunisia

Ritual Purifications and Cultural Heritage in North Africa

May 27, 2026

We were able to experience a Hammam in Morrocco, and the experience was unforgettable. Read More

Wall of colorful yarn

Peace Corps Morocco and the Investment in Artisan鈥檚 Cooperatives

May 22, 2026

During my recent travels to Morocco, I had the privilege to visit a women鈥檚 weaving cooperative that was started by local Moroccans with the help of a former Peace Corps volunteer. Several of my fellow faculty members and I were given a lesson in pile rug weaving. Read More

91制片厂 faculty at the American Legation with a Study Abroad flag

The American Legation in Tangier: An Emblem of Strong Allyship

May 21, 2026

A brief history and walkthrough of the American Legation in Tangier, Morocco and its connection to the long, fascinating history of US-Moroccan relations. Read More

Summer Concert Series Pavilion

91制片厂鈥檚 Summer Concert Series returns with eclectic lineup of free outdoor performances

May 20, 2026

Fifth annual music series will take place Thursday nights from May 28 through August 13 on 91制片厂鈥檚 Palatine campus. Read More

Amir, a Sudanese migrant, photographed in Morocco

Forced From Home

May 20, 2026

We visited Fondation Orient-Occident, a non-profit which serves migrants in Rabat.鈥� We ate a traditional West African meal and then heard from Amir, a migrant from Sudan.鈥� Read More