We focus on the deep historical ties between the many and varied cultures, religions, literatures, and languages of the Middle East and South Asia
Kristina Richardson winning The Medieval Academy of America publishing Award
Congratulations to our newest colleague, Kristina Richardson, who has just won a really impressive publishing award. The Medieval Academy of America (the premier organization for North American medievalists) awarded Kristina its 2023 Monica H.
SHEA House Application Deadline 2023-24
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October 1 – application opens for students - http://housing.virginia.edu/application
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November 1 – application deadline for all language houses -- Student's deadline
MESALC Graduation Ceremony-Spring 2023
MESALC GRADUATION CEREMONY - SPRING 2023
May 20,2023
MESALC GRADUATION CEREMONY - SPRING 2023
Spring 2022 Hindustani Music Residency
Hindustani Music Residency
University of Virginia’s department of Middle Eastern & South Asian Languages and Cultures (MESALC) in collaboration with Nomi Dave, (Music) and Jay Nottingham (Director of Development) is hosting a three-day Hindustani Music Residency from March 31st to April 2nd. The high points of the residency are the Lecture-Demonstration, Music and Poetry Workshop, culminating in a concert: An Evening of Ghazals. (April 2, 7-9 pm).