May 20, 2011

NY Imam delivers 2011 Weil Lecture on American Citizenship

“Since its inception in 1915, the Weil Lecture on American Citizenship has sought to broaden public discourse on topics that explore what it means to be an American citizen. What qualities exemplify American ideals? Who qualifies as an American citizen? How is our modern society living out the ideals framed in the Constitution by our Founding Fathers? Past speakers, including U.S. presidents and senators, diplomats, political commentators and renowned scholars, have addressed such topics throughout the lecture’s history.

This year, an ad hoc faculty committee selected Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf to deliver the 2011 Weil Lecture on American Citizenship at UNC on March 16. Imam Feisal has been for many years a leader in American Islam, working with the U.S. State Department to improve trust and communication between the United States and Muslims worldwide.”

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