CENTENARY UNIVERSITY TO HOST INAUGURAL LECTURE SERIES IN HONOR OF LATE HISTORY PROFESSOR NOAH HAIDUC-DALE
Photo Caption (L to R): The late Centenary History Professor Noah Haiduc-Dale, Ph.D., and his friend and international expert Jonathan Gribetz, Ph.D., Princeton University. Centenary University will host a free public lecture and panel discussion moderated by Dr. Gribetz from 6:30-8 p.m. on November 19, 2026, in the Little Theatre in the Seay Building titled “When Did the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Begin?” which will explore how people’s perception of conflict is shaped by where and when people choose to begin studying its history.
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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, Nov. 5, 2026 – Centenary University will host a free public lecture and panel discussion from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Little Theatre in the Seay Building on November 19, 2026, titled “When Did the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Begin?” which will explore how people’s perception of conflict is shaped by where and when people choose to begin studying its history.
The lecture is part of a new annual event at Centenary University: a full-day workshop and lecture series in honor of the late and beloved Centenary History Professor Noah Haiduc-Dale, Ph.D. The all-day series will be led by Jonathan Gribetz, Ph.D., Princeton University, who is an international expert on the history of Palestine and Israel.
Register Now: To register for the public lecture and panel discussion, click this registration link.
“Professor Haiduc-Dale’s classroom was a space increasingly endangered in American universities: complexity, nuance, and (serious) play were not just encouraged, but nurtured,” said Robert Battistini, Ph.D., Senior Dean, School of Education and Humanities. “This workshop & lecture series strives to honor and extend Professor Haiduc-Dale’s legacy of free inquiry and the quest for knowledge, no matter how uncomfortable or difficult it may be.”
Secondary school teachers are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend the day’s earlier workshops, discussions, and text studies, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. These sessions intend to give teachers tools to help students understand the origins and development of the Jewish and Palestinian national movements or any historical event of considerable complexity.
For any questions about the event, please contact Robert Battistini at robert.battistini@centenaryuniversity.edu. Centenary University hopes to see you at this inaugural lecture and workshop series.
About Centenary University
Founded in 1867 by the United Methodist Church, Centenary University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation and career-focused learning. Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, with an equestrian center in Washington Township, Centenary provides students with hands-on, personalized educational experiences that prepare them for success in a global and evolving workforce. Guided by its commitment to student success, university vitality, and world engagement, Centenary empowers students to lead lives of purpose, impact, and lifelong achievement. For more information, visit centenaryuniversity.edu.
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