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Omar Badessi is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies at Vassar College since 2024. His research explores Hispano-Moroccan colonial relationships, focusing on medical discourse as a tool of Spanish colonialism and its impact on Amazigh communities. He advocates for cross-cultural understanding through language instruction and experiential learning programs in Morocco.
Education: BA, Université Abdelmalek Essaadi; MA, Stony Brook University; MA, Universidad Internacional de Andalucía; PhD, Stony Brook University.
Teaching emphasizes music integration for cultural empathy, highlighted by initiatives like the 'Amigos de Omar' newsletter and diversity-focused courses. He has produced educational documentaries in multiple languages promoting intercultural dialogue and climate protection.
Notable contributions include translating Practical Fairy Tales for Everyday Living and developing study abroad programs blending Judeo-Spanish heritage with regional travel.
- Research Interests: Colonialism, Medical Discourse, Gender Studies, Immigration, Translation, Diversity
Awards: Recipient of the Marjorie Kending Translation Award (2023), Excellence in Teaching Award (2023), and multiple grants including the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship (2023).
Advocates for inclusive education through musical activities (e.g., Karaoke Nights, poetry karaoke) and collaborative projects like the Lost in Staller cross-cultural ensemble. Leads experiential learning initiatives connecting classroom studies with Moroccan cultural immersion.
