The December 2013 release of the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results revealed Turkey to be among a handful of countries witnessing rapid improvement in their educational system. Based on PISA results, Professors Turan Kayaoglu and Katie Baird published an oped in Turkey’s daily paper Today’s Zaman, calling for further reform of Turkey’s educational system.
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PPPA grad off to UPenn Law School
Congratulations to Tommy Farrow, a recent PPPA graduate, who was just accepted into the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Penn Law is ranked 7th in the nation among law schools, and Tommy is thrilled with his opportunity to study there. He credits UW Tacoma faculty for his academic success, but we’d chalk it up to his hard work and endless curiosity.
Upcoming Events
- April 10 – Middle East and Africa Seminar Series, with Mr. Faisal Roble. “Post Civil War Somalia: Challenges and Opportunities” 4- 6 pm in Carwein Auditorium.
- April 15 – Film & Panel Discussion- “Buddhism After the Tsunami: The Souls of Zen.” 3/11 Japan Special. 6-8 pm in Carwein Auditorium
- April 23 – Middle East and Africa Seminar Series, with Professor James Long. “Electoral Fraud and Political Violence in Africa.” 12:30 (Location TBD)
- April 28 – Philosophy Roundtable, with Professor Rob Crawford. Topic: “War and Legitimacy: Why Accountability for US Torture Failed”. 4:00-5:30 pm in the Chihuly Room, Snoqualmie Library Building,.
- April 30 – PPPA Internship Event and Paper Prize Presentation. 12:30 pm in the Jane Russell Commons.
- May 7 – Middle East and Africa Seminar Series, with Professor Nader Hashemi. “Is Rouhani an Iranian Gorbachev?” 4pm in the Tacoma Room.
- May 15 – PPPA Seminar by Paper Prize winner. 12:30 pm in the Tacoma Room.
- May 29 – Middle East and Africa Seminar Series, with Michael Wotherspoon. “Politics, Ethnicity and the Press in Kyrgyzstan.” 12:30 pm in the Tacoma Room.