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Archive for February, 2009
Why Afghanistan is not Iraq
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Learn, Change, Motivate & Grow: Lessons from Black America
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Thursday (2/26), 7:00-9:00 PM – Burrill Hall
Featuring: Imam Johari Abde Malek, Outreach Director for Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center
Panelists: Carol Ammons, Co-Found of CUCPJ
Jazz Performance: Hanif Bridgewater
Pizza, Snacks, and Drinks provided!
Organize the Hope
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
CAIR-UIUC board member Hatim Rahman was selected for “Organize the Hope” conference that took place last weekend.
The Organize the Hope Great Lakes Regional Conference brought together students from around the region to:
- Learn organizing tools and fresh ideas for campus activism
- Get tips on how to effectively use the media to publicize your issue
- Provide an opportunity to collaborate with other student activists
- Take part in the creation of the “Organize the Hope Fellowship” for student activists
“Human Rights: Hope for the Future?”
Friday, February 13th, 2009Presented by Professor Valerie Hoffman - Associate Professor of Religious Studies
This talk analyzed the hope for universal human rights and the chances of enforcing these rights consistently and without exception. A number of issues were discussed, including the importance of holding countries accountable for the treaties they sign, even in times of war and distress.
With 20 people in attendance, a spirited discussion took place after professor Hoffman’s talk.
