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Centenary University to host inaugural lecture series honoring late history professor
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Centenary University will host a free public lecture and panel discussion Nov. 19 examining the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as part of a new annual lecture and workshop series honoring the late history professor Noah Haiduc-Dale.
The inaugural event, titled “When Did the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Begin?” will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Little Theatre in the Seay Building on the university’s Hackettstown campus. The discussion will explore how people’s understanding of a conflict can be shaped by where and when they choose to begin examining its history.
The lecture is part of a full-day workshop and lecture series established in memory of Haiduc-Dale, Ph.D., a former Centenary University history professor. The university said the annual event is intended to honor his commitment to historical inquiry, thoughtful discussion and the examination of complex issues.
The program will be led by Jonathan Gribetz, Ph.D., of Princeton University, an international expert on the history of Palestine and Israel.
“Professor Haiduc...