Issued by: Terry Higgins
414-229-5560
thig@uwm.edu
Date: March 1, 2002
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Issued by: Terry Higgins Date: March 1, 2002 |
MILWAUKEE
--The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., will celebrate
Islam Awareness Week March 4-8.
The week will feature posters, informational booths, the screening of a documentary, Islamic literature and ethnic foods.
Daily themes include "Behind the Veil: Status of Women in Islam," "Islam: Contribution to the World Civilization," and "Practical Aspects of Islam."
On Thursday, March 7, Dr. Umar F. Abd-Allah will present a lecture on "Islam: Historical Legacies and Modern Challenges."
His talk will take place at 7:30 p.m. in room 150 of Bolton Hall, 3210 N. Maryland Ave.
All Islam Awareness Week activities are free and open to the public and the press.
For more information, call 229-4623 or 962-6346.
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