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SBU USAID-Iraq HEAD ProgramSBU USAID-Iraq HEAD Program
Supported by the United States Agency for Supported by the United States Agency for International Development-IraqInternational Development-Iraq
Capacity-Building for Higher Education Capacity-Building for Higher Education and Development in Archaeology:and Development in Archaeology:Six Months ProgressSix Months Progress
Dr. Jennifer R. PournelleDr. Jennifer R. PournelleAssistant Director, ArchaeologyAssistant Director, Archaeology
Tax-Free imports…Tax-Free imports…
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……and improved traffic control…and improved traffic control…
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……plus massive renovations…plus massive renovations…
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……boost local commerce…boost local commerce…
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……and political engagement.and political engagement.
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Peaceful demonstrations Peaceful demonstrations in favor of access to in favor of access to higher educationhigher education
December 2003
Baghdad U. Faculty of Arts cleans up…Baghdad U. Faculty of Arts cleans up…
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December 2003
March 2004
..and resumes classes...and resumes classes.
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May 2003December 2003
March 2004
The Archaeology Dept. digs out…The Archaeology Dept. digs out…
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May 2003December 2003
March 2004
……space for Instructional Computing…space for Instructional Computing…
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June 2004
Computers and Scanners installed
We add insulating drapes to reduce glare…
…windows barred for security.
…furniture installed…
…the wall reconstructed, windows glazed and secured…
…air conditioning installed…
The hallway is stripped and painted.
We re-envision it as a reading room, with online access to World Cat and
digital libraries.
An old hallway gets a new security gate.
…and a more welcoming doorway.
……and adds a Library Reading Room.and adds a Library Reading Room.
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Library Stacks are fully renovated…Library Stacks are fully renovated…
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……with shelving and a server room.with shelving and a server room.
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Internet access provided via VSATInternet access provided via VSAT
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For the Libraries: 2,000 volumesFor the Libraries: 2,000 volumes
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International Conference: 4ICAANE, Berlin
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Summer Workshops: ACOR, AmmanSummer Workshops: ACOR, Amman
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Graduate Studies: SBUGraduate Studies: SBU
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Four M.A. Students now enrolled.
SBU USAID-Iraq HEAD ProgramSBU USAID-Iraq HEAD Program
Supported by the United States Agency for Supported by the United States Agency for International Development-IraqInternational Development-Iraq
Principal Investigator:Principal Investigator: Prof. Elizabeth StoneProf. Elizabeth Stone
For more information, contact:For more information, contact: Jennifer R. PournelleJennifer R. PournelleAssistant Director, ArchaeologyAssistant Director, Archaeology
Capacity-Building for Higher Education Capacity-Building for Higher Education and Development in Archaeology, and Development in Archaeology, Environmental Health Research, and Environmental Health Research, and Supporting TechnologiesSupporting Technologies
