Melinda McClimans

I am an educator working in Middle East studies and global education at Ohio State University.

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#AncientHistory #HebrewBible

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William Schniedewind — Synagogues, Scrolls, and the Divine Voice

Join us for a talk with William Schniedewind on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM (ET).

Details (including location): https://t.co/beUlnSy7er

#OSU #NearEasternStudies #mideaststudies #ReligiousStudies

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registration: https://t.co/eUTUuH9rv3

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We are going to be hosting a conversation about careers with three of our graduates on Monday at 2:30pm. Tyler Parker, Abbie Levine, and Noor Omar. All are using their Arabic language and knowledge of the Middle East in three jobs in very different fields. This Middle East

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Studies Forum brings together alumni working in higher education, business, and policy to share their career experiences and network with students and faculty in an informal, community-building setting. Join us in-person in Enarson, room 100, or online. More details and

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What makes a definition of a contested term “reasonable”? Join us for a facilitated dialogue exploring standards for defining terms like Zionism and Intifada in public discourse. Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 AM | Ramseyer Hall, Room 59 https://t.co/abUQYUW5hJ

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to Menu is a unique opportunity to connect with others and take actions to support local farmers, local businesses, and raise awareness about the role of foodways in transforming local food systems.

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Join us on February 28th from 10:00 to 3:00 as we form actions around food and foodways of the Middle East. Our focus is on conscious food choices, cultural affirmation, and cultural exchange.  Collaborations focus on youth education and intergenerational knowledge transfer. Seed

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Dive into sustainable agriculture and help us build community at our 'Soil to Souq' session. Join us in cultivating connection through food, culture, community involvement, and education. #foodways #mideast #columbus Register here: https://t.co/tmSSvpE5aR

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📢 Next Wednesday 📅7/16, the #Ohio Advisory Committee to the @USCCRgov will hold their second briefing to discuss the incidence and #CivilRights impact of #antisemitism in Ohio.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/61EOIIXupS

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Meet BOSS, the largest discovered structure in the universe so far, a wall of galaxies at over a billion light-years across.

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Once-in-a-lifetime-shot. A bright meteor burned up in the atmosphere while capturing Andromeda Galaxy.

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Answer from Perplexity: https://t.co/QG8NKYtpyB

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Two appreciative inquiry questions on the role of culture:

“How might we thoughtfully examine, honor, and consciously evolve our cultural traditions so society can create a new vision for humanity?”

And:

“How might we consider and revise our traditions so that adaptation to

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new realities strengthens our society rather than disrupts the foundations that guide us?”

Which one do you prefer and why?

#Culture #Tradition #Progress #Dialogue

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The Middle East Studies Center will be there! Did you know we do outreach to the community? We will be handing out seeds and small pots to teach about traditional uses of thyme, leeks, watermelon and cucumber in the Middle East.

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G. (2017). _The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships, and Enhance Self-Esteem_. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.

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Did you know that empathy is a key to voicing a complaint effectively? The person you are complaining to needs to hear you understand what their circumstances are and that you respect their position before you lay out your issue (Winch, 2017). In general, people aren’t amenable

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Publishing Group.

Rock, D., & Page, L. J. (2009). _Coaching with the Brain in Mind: Foundations for Practice_. John Wiley & Sons.

Voss, C., & Raz, T. (2016). _Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It_. HarperCollins. https://t.co/YweH9DarFp

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