Aymen Abdel Halim to present lecture at Drake University in Des Moines, March 13

CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator Aymen Abdel Halim is scheduled to present a lecture entitled “The Media and Islam” on Wednesday, March 13th at Drake University. Drake University, a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, serves approximately 3,400 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students. The event is sponsored by the Muslim Student Association as a part of Islam Awareness Week.

Aymen will discuss the impact of mainstream U.S. media portrayals of Islam and Muslims on public perception, focusing on how these depictions affect the American Muslim community.

WHAT: "The Media and Islam" Lecture WHEN: Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00pm WHERE: Sussman Theater, Drake University, 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 COST: The event is free and open to the public.

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