World renowned as an expert on the Middle East, Makovsky currently serves as a Senior Director and Fellow for the Washington Institute's Project on the Middle East Peace Process as well as an adjunct lecturer in Middle Eastern studies at Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). A prolific author and political commentator, David Makovsky is a much sought after adviser on Israeli Arab relations. During his remarkable career as an award winning journalist, he covered the peace process from 1989 to 2000, held senior posts at Haaretz, the Jerusalem Post, and US News and World Report, and traveled throughout the Middle East. Please join us for an exciting opportunity to glean insights from an expert of contemporary Middle Eastern issues.

HaDag Nachash is one of Israel's hottest bands and was recently featured on the Don't Mess with Zohan soundtrack. Their unique sound comes from their fusion of traditional hip-hop with funk, jazz, electric and Middle Eastern sounds. HaDag Nachash has been making a splash on the international scene with successful tours in the US, Europe and Australia and has been covered in articles by The New York Times and Rolling Stone.

Admission is FREE - ALL are welcome and invite your friends!!

As a tribute to Israel's 60th, Yahel -- Israel's internationally top-ranked DJ -- is coming to Cornell! Yahel performs with the world's top artists -- such as Tiesto, PVD, Armin Van Buuren, and Ferry Corsten among others -- at the hottest clubs in the world's premiere cities: Athens, Atlantic City, Budapest, Cancun, Denver, Helsinki, Ibiza, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Manchester, Miami, Moscow, New York City, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Tel Aviv, Tijuana, Toronto, and many more.
Yahel is now making his debut performance at the 'hottest ivy' w/ Adam Vana [NYC, EMC]
ADMISSION IS FREE. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

His Excellency Shimon Peres, Nobel laureate and Vice Premier of Israel, speaks to the Cornell community about Israel and the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Advance tickets are required--please be at Bailey Hall early because of security checks.