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Interfaith conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dana Navarro
November 4, 2008 773) 442-4227
d-navarro@neiu.edu
** FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Interfaith Conference on Faith and Leadership at NEIU
WHAT: Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) will host its 10th Annual Interfaith Conference titled “Faith and Leadership.” It will address questions like “What are the challenges to applying traditional faith-based principles to contemporary issues to foster better understanding among individuals of all faiths?”
Featured speakers include:
· The Rev. Boaz Johnson, professor and chair, Biblical and theological studies, North Park University
· The Rev. Victor Weissberg, rabbi emeritus, Temple Beth El
· Rajinder Singh Mago, public relations, Sikh Religious Society of Chicago
· Assad N. Busool, professor, American Islamic College
· Bharat Barai, medical director, Cancer Institute, Methodist Hospital, Indiana
· Barbara McCord, public information, Chicago Baha’i Community
WHERE: Northeastern Illinois University
Golden Eagles Room, Student Union Building
5500 N. St. Louis Ave. in Chicago
(Use campus entrance located at 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.)
DETAILS: This conference is committed to the idea that seeking common ground is an important unifying goal to explore the richness of our diverse heritages through meaningful dialogue. These events are free and open to the public. For more information, call (773) 442-5449 or visit http://www.neiu.edu/~acdevelo/.
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