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August 20, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh is founder and volunteer director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University (http://palestinenature.org).
Qumsiyeh authored several books (including “Sharing the Land of Canaan” and “Popular Resistance in Palestine”) and published over 170 scientific papers, over 50 book chapters, hundreds of articles on topics ranging from cultural heritage to human rights to biodiversity conservation to cancer. He oversaw many projects ranging from formulating the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan to empowerment projects with farmers, women, and children that benefitted tens of thousands, and oversees many projects related to sustainability of human and natural communities and has received many awards.
He is accompanied by his wife, Jessie Chang, a co-founder and volunteer co-director at the institute. Qumsiyeh was born in the Shepherds’ Field near Bethlehem in a Christian Family. He previously served at US universities of Tennessee, Duke, and Yale.
Qumsiyeh and his team at PIBS-Bethlehem University believe in the value of diversity (human diversity and biological diversity). The motto of the Institution he founded is RESPECT: self-respect, respect for others (different religions, ethnicities, backgrounds), and respect for environment and nature. His lecture tour of the U.S. helps to raise awareness and garner support of all types towards sustainability of human and natural communities.
Location: Northwood High Building, 2231 N. High St., Columbus, Room 100. Guest parking at the Northwood High is free only in spaces marked “R-reserved/Rardin clinic.” Do not part in A or B permit spaces. Free parking is also available on Norwich and Northwood Avenues on the weekend.
Light refreshments provided.
