*Saturday, November 14, 2009*
*9 AM ¬ 4 PM*
*The Oriental Institute*
*University of Chicago*
*1155 E. 58th St.*
*Chicago, IL 60637*

Join an eminent group of University of Chicago scholars for a
discussion on “Women in the Middle East, Past and Present” at this
free public symposium presented in conjunction with the Oriental
Institute’s highly acclaimed special exhibit “The Life of Meresamun: A
Temple Singer in Ancient Egypt.” This symposium will confront the
stereotypes and explore the realities of women’s lives throughout the
Middle East in both ancient and contemporary times. Hear scholars
discuss the roles of women in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the
lands of the Bible from ancient to classical times. Then join the
speakers in considering Middle Eastern women’s rights, issues, and
concerns from medieval times to the present day.

Please contact the Museum Education office for a complete list of
symposium presenters.

Admission to the symposium is free, but pre-registration is required.
To register for this symposium, call 773-702-9507 to register. Online
registration is available at http://oi.uchicago.edu/calendar/ for the
optional paid reception described below. Registering for the reception
will automatically register you for the public symposium.
Special benefit for teachers: 7 CPDUs. If you wish to earn CPDUs,
please let us know you are a teacher when you call to register.

This symposium is co-sponsored by the University of Chicago’s Center
for International Studies Norman Wait Harris Fund. The Centers for
Gender Studies and Middle Eastern Studies are also co-sponsors of this
event.

/Food for Thought—The Conversation Continues/
Enjoy a glass of wine, a bite to eat, and conversation with the
symposium’s presenters at this optional event following the symposium.
A light reception will be served as you meet and mingle with the
speakers and Oriental Institute staff and friends.