Jan. 31, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Farhan Dani
(408) 476-3733
www.calpoly.edu/~msaclub
Muslim Student Association Presents Speakers for Islamic Awareness Week
SAN LUIS OBISPO -- Cal Poly's Muslim Student Association is sponsoring Islamic Awareness Week on campus Monday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 5.
The student club has arranged a series of speakers for the week. All events are free and open to the public.
Speakers and events include:
- Monday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Building 52, room B05: "What is Islam?" Speaker is Cal Poly Professor Faysal Kolkailah.
- Tuesday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Building 8, room 123: "The Emergence of Islam in America." Speaker is Imam Askia Abdulmajeed.
- Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Bldg. 52, Room B05: "Tolerance in Islam." Speaker is Noha Kolkailah.
- Thursday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Bldg. 52, Room B05: "Malcom X." Speaker is Amir Abdul Malik.
- Saturday, Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., an open house at the Islamic Center, 679 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo. Refreshments will be served. 7:30 p.m., Phillips Hall, Performing Arts Center: "After Arafat: Are the Palestinians Closer to Peace?" Speaker is Khalil Barhoum.
For details, visit the club's Web site at: www.calpoly.edu/~msaclub.
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