Articles by Safia Swimelar
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Swimelar publishes article on nationalism and LGBT rights in the Balkans
March 11, 2019
Associate Professor of Political Science and coordinator of International and Global Studies Safia Swimelar's recent research looks at the way that nationalism helps explain varying LGBT rights policies in two Southeast European states, Croatia and Serbia. Her article was published in the peer-reviewed journal East European Politics and Societies.
The Faces of Syria: the war and refugee crisis 5 years on
September 6, 2016
Two upcoming events to learn more about the latest developments related to the Syrian war and refugee crisis – one featuring the voices of leadership and the other featuring the voices of a Syrian refugee family in North Carolina.
Global Neighborhood Film Series: Art Beyond Borders
September 3, 2016
This year's Global Neighborhood theme is Art Beyond Borders. The fall line-up of the annual GN Film Series features fanciful French film, fashion and culture as art, and provocative performance art.
Global Neighborhood Film Series: Feb. 25
February 19, 2014
Join us for the next film in the series:
Peepli [Live] - a dark satirical Indian comedy (2002, 95 min.)
Tues, Feb. 25 @ 7:00 pm. in LaRose Digital Theater, Koury
Discussion with Prof. Jason Kirk, political science/int'l studies
Croatian LGBT film – Feb. 11
January 28, 2014
Croatian film critic, prominent LGBT activist and media personality will host a screening and discussion of the first Croatian LGBT film, 'Fine Dead Girls.'
Feb. 10: LGBT Politics and Activism in Croatia and the U.S.
January 28, 2014
MIMA SIMIĆ: Croatian writer, film critic, activist, media personality, and Croatian LGBT person of the decade. Mima will talk on "LGBT Politics and Activist Strategies of Media Subversion,” discussing how she and other activists and organizations have used strategies of media subversion to affect public and social attitudes on homosexuality and gender in Croatia. Katherine McFarland Bruce, Elon visiting assistant professor of sociology, will join Mima and compare and discuss LGBT activism in the United States, specifically the South.
Witness for Peace – 'Beyond Dollars and Pesos: the cost of lighting our homes' – Nov. 13
November 10, 2013
Witness for Peace speaker Anibal Perez talks about environmental and social justice in Colombia.
Redefining discussion: How should we talk about controversial issues?
November 10, 2013
Come and hear a panel of experts and participate in a discussion relevant to our campus and our nation.
Global Neighborhood Film Series: 'Eyes Wide Open'
November 10, 2013
Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in LaRose Digital Theater, Koury Business Center
Global Neighborhood Film Series: 'The Act of Killing' – Oct. 29
October 16, 2013
"An important exploration of the complex psychology of mass murderers.” -Journalist Chris Hedges
“I have not seen a film as powerful, surreal, and frightening in at least a decade... it is unprecedented in the history of cinema.” –Documentarian Werner Herzog
“A Masterpiece – an examination of institutionalized violence, guilt on individual and national scales, and the role of cinema to both shape and reflect our darkest impulses.” –Village Voice