Nidhal Guessom writes on AIC’s ‘Cosmology and Qur’an’ panel at the University of Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 9, 2012 – Nidhal Guessoum wrote on the science and religion blog Irtiqa about his role as the Keynote speaker at AIC’s Science and Islam event at the University of Iowa. He discussed the “Cosmology and Qur’an” panel, in which he pointed out that cosmology – historically a field of mysticism – has been…

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Daily Nebraskan: Concert to raise awareness, donations for Syria Relief Fund

LINCOLN, Neb., April 4, 2012 – With live music, food, a guest speaker and, most importantly, all proceeds going to the Syria Relief Fund, “The Evolution of the Arab Revolutions: A Benefit Concert for Syria” is an event not to miss. Middle Eastern Students Unite and Project Nur, an American Islamic Congress movement promoting human rights,…

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AIC and Project Nur debut the Science and Islam series at the University of Iowa

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2012 – This evening, AIC and Project Nur, with support from the John Templeton Foundation, will host the first event of the “Science and Islam” series entitled “Creation of the Universe: Qur’anic Concepts and Scientific Theories” at the University of Iowa. The event will feature three panel speakers, all prominent Muslim scientists…

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‘The Revolution will be Tweeted’ – Panel discussion features AIC Civil Rights Outreach Director

MORGANTOWN, W. VA., April 3, 2012 – AIC’s Nasser Weddady participated today in a lively panel discussion on Social Media and Free Speech in the Middle East. The event took place at West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism. Said Nasser, “West Virginians have [poor internet connection] in common with most Arab states and villages and towns.…

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AIC bids its Egypt Director farewell

CAIRO, April 1, 2012 – Dalia Ziada has announced her resignation as AIC’s Egypt Office Director, effective April 1. Her passion, dedication and commitment will be missed. Dalia spent five years implementing and overseeing AIC’s programs in Egypt, spearheading such civil rights initiatives as Fahem Haqi and the pioneering Cairo Human Rights Film Festival. Dalia’s energy and…

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