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.
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.
