Apr 28, 2011
The Rumi Forum presents “The Role of Haitian Civil Society in Conflict Prevention and Resolution” with Maria Jessop, Senior Program Officer, Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding, United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In the lead up to Haiti’s November elections and the March run-off...
Apr 19, 2011
"Being Religious as Being Interreligious: Implications for Living One's Faith Today", with Dr. Peter C. Phan, Ignacio Ellacuría Chair of Catholic Social Thought, Department of Theology, Georgetown University
Dr. Phan’s presentation will discuss the challenges and opportunities of being a religious person today and...
Apr 8, 2011
The Rumi Forum presented “Fethullah Gulen’s Contribution to the Field of Conflict Analysis and Resolution”, with Karina Korostelina, Ph.D., Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
Fethullah Gulen, the spirited advocate for peace, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, has stressed...
Apr 8, 2011
The Rumi Forum presented The Same Thing Over and Over: How to Avoid Getting Stuck in Yesterday's Ideas, with Dr. Fredrick M. Hess, Resident Scholar & Director of Education Policy, American Enterprise Institute
Synopsis:
We have witnessed decade after decade of hyped reforms found by decorated academics and bombastic...