Free dinner-lecture on Islamic faithFeb. 9, 2010 KALAMAZOO--Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah will discuss similarities among the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths during the semiannual installment of a free dinner-lecture series sponsored by the Muslim Students Association of Western Michigan University.
In addition to the keynote address, "One God, Many Names: Muslims, Christians and Jews all Call Upon the Same God," the evening includes a multicultural dinner and multiethnic exhibition. Events begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in the Bernhard Center Ballroom. The dinner-lecture is open to the public free of charge, but reservations are required. They must be made online at www.rso.wmich.edu/msa by Wednesday, Feb. 17. The popular event typically attracts capacity attendance, and those wishing to attend are encouraged to register early. A waiting list will be maintained for late registrants. The Muslim Students Association, in collaboration with the Arab Student Association, sponsors the dinner-lecture series once each fall and spring semester. For more information, visit WMU's Muslim Student Association online, or contact Samira Shammas at rso_msa@wmich.edu. Media contact: Tonya Durlach, (269) 387-8400, tonya.durlach@wmich.edu WMU News |
