Professor Sari Nusseibeh comes from one of Jerusalem’s oldest and most prominent families, having a 1300-year presence in the city. He earned his degrees at Oxford and Harvard (Ph.D. ’78) and is a retired professor of philosophy. While based in Palestine his academic career included short fellowships and lectureships at various international universities and research centres. He served as president of Al-Quds University in Jerusalem for 20 years, and is now associated with Notre Dame University’s academic campus in Jerusalem. He has published widely and holds several honorary doctorates and awards, including the Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award.