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May 6, 2026: Northwestern's Tenth Annual Water Symposium

On May 6 from 4-5:30 p.m., join us at Ford Design Center for the Tenth Annual Transboundary Water Symposium organized by the Northwestern Center for Water and the Israel Innovation Project (IIP). This year, a panel of experts will delve into the theme of Water Security in Israel, the Middle East, and Africa: Regional Solutions for the Climate and Water Crisis. This event is affiliated with Chicago Water Week, presented by Current.

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Recording of "A Sustainable Path Forward: Israeli Politics and the Gaza War"

The 10th Annual Transboundary Water Symposium, co-hosted with the Center for Water Research, took place on May 6, 2026. We heard from Dean Bryan Brayboy, Dr. Elie Rekhess, Dr. Ismail Fahmy M. Shaiye, and Dr. Aaron Salzberg. The discussion and presentations by Prof. Grace Oluwasanya, Prof. Noam Weisbrod, and Prof. Akintomide Afolayan Akinsanola sparked thoughtful discussions on global water challenges and collaboration. To view pictures, click the button below.

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RECORDING: "Trauma Prevention and Recovery: Israel’s Experience with War-Related PTSD"

Prof. Yair Bar-Haim gave a lecture in the Fall of 2025 at Northwestern University. Drawing on decades of research and clinical innovation, Bar-Haim highlighted emerging approaches to PTSD prevention and treatment grounded in cognitive neuroscience. The presentation also explored how Israeli methodologies are being adapted to support the U.S. military and veteran population. To watch the full talk, click here or the button below.

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