Posts tagged American Islamic College
CAIR-Chicago co-sponsoring interfaith arts exchange on April 4th

Join CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and the Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals on Thursday, April 4th for an arts exchange aimed at bringing Jewish and Muslims artists together to foster relationships and celebrate shared experiences.

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CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab speaks at AIC conference on Islam and Muslims in America

The main focus of the conference was Islam and democracy. CAIR-Chicago’s Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, moderated a panel entitled “Winds of Change in the Muslim World: Implications for Democracy” and gave a speech about the issue.

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The New York Times: Congressman’s Remarks Stir the Blogosphere

Mike Quigley knows about cheap shots on ice. Now he’s an expert on being blindsided on the Internet and cable TV. Mr. Quigley, a Democratic Chicago congressman, had a relatively light Saturday recently. He played ice hockey in the morning, did a beach cleanup with the Sierra Club and hit four block parties in the 32nd, 43rd and 44th Wards. Along the way he surfaced at a conference held by the American Islamic College. It was a quick in-and-out, with remarks to perhaps 100 attendees about the strengths of American pluralism, the sort he makes to many groups.

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Ahmed Rehab to Moderate AIC Islam, Democracy & American Muslims Event

On September 17th, AIC and OIC is will host it's 2nd annual conference, entitled "Islam, Democracy, and American Muslims". The day will be filled with many panels, addressing topics such as foreign policy and the democratic movement in the Muslim World.

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Ahmed Rehab to Speak at American Islamic College Fundraising Dinner - August 19th

"I strongly believe in the mission, vision and leadership of the American Islamic College (AIC). The AIC is a unique institution in the Chicagoland area, and indeed in the United States. It is one of the nation’s first and only Islamic colleges. The college is housed in a historic landmark building in a strategic location minutes from the lake," writes Ahmed Rehab.

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Civil Right Director Christina Abraham Moderates FBI Lecture at AIC

CAIR-Chicago’s Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham moderated an event featuring a speech by Robert D. Grant, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office, at the American Islamic College.

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Christina Abraham to Moderate AIC Event for Rob Grant, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Chicago Field Office - 7/27/10

CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham will moderate an event featuring Robert D. Grant, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Chicago Field Office. SAC Grant will be discussing the FBI's role in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Executive Director Ahmed Rehab moderates event for Grand Mufti of Egypt, Sheikh Ali Gomaa

The American Islamic College held a private luncheon for the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Sheikh Ali Gomaa, and distinguished guests on July 5th, 2010. Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, moderated the event and introduced the guest of honor.

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CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, to Speak at American Islamic College - 7/12/2010

Representatives from CAIR-Chicago will be part of the American Islamic College's Islam 101 series this July-August. Tonight, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab will discuss contemporary Islamic issues including Muslim-West relations, Islamophobia, Islam in the Media, and the Obama administration's performance in terms of relations to Muslims at home and abroad.

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Executive Director Ahmed Rehab Speaks at American Islamic College

A critical mind is a terrible thing to waste according to CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab, who spoke at the American Islamic College on November 19. As a speaker for the event “Islamic Intellectualism: Promoting a Critical Mind,” he clarified to participants that Islam strongly encourages intellectual inquisitiveness and creative problem solving.

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Executive Director Ahmed Rehab to Speak at American Islamic College: November 19, 2009

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, will be speaking on "Islamic Intellectualism: Promoting a Critical Mind." Rehab will discuss Islam's commitment to uplifting education and its emphasis on intellectual inquisitiveness to find creative solutions to problems that plague our world.

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