Scholars at Risk Speaker Series
Scholars at Risk is an international organization that helps professors, scientists, and researchers whose lives are in danger for political reasons.
They have helped individuals escape Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, Zimbabwe, and a host of other conflict areas. The organization works with universities to give the individuals a refuge (where they can be safe but also continue their work!) for a year while they find a permanent, new home.
The International Studies major and Women’s Center at Kent State are working to establish Kent State as one of those refuge locations for recently rescued individuals.
We will be welcoming three “alumni” Scholars at Risk to speak at Kent State University and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. These individuals are now settled in long-term academic homes but have reached this moment of personal safety and professional security only after having been supported by the Scholar at Risk network.
These events are open to the public.
Upcoming Speaker
Marvi Sirmed, Visiting Professor of Human Rights & Media, University of Connecticut, originally from Pakistan, will join us March 5th at 5:30 p.m., Bowman Hall 223, or Virtual on Zoom. Please use the link below to register:
Past Speakers
- Shuchi Karim, originally from Bangladesh, will join us on Nov. 8th at 5:30 p.m., Bowman Hall, Room 204 or Virtual on Zoom
- Farai Gonzo, originally from Zimbabwe, will join us virtually on Oct. 25th at 5 p.m., Bowman Hall, Room 206 or Virtual on Zoom
Support The Scholars at Risk Program
Around the globe, scientists and researchers are targeted by authoritarian governments, harassed and attacked by armed groups and endangered by conflict. Many are targeted because of the work they do. Help us support these scholars in their time of need by giving to the Scholar at Risk Program today.
Sponsored by International Studies and the Women’s Center, Kent State University