[TCCM] Invitation ....

[Loni Butera]

>
> Please spread the word about the upcoming conference of which MIT's  
> Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue Program is a cosponsor and a  
> workshop presenter.  We hope to have students and staff from many  
> of MIT's religious communities attend this conference.  Posters and  
> fliers are available by the mail boxes in W11.
> Thanks, Miriam
>
> Religious Pluralism in a Time of Extremism: The Campus Responds
>
> March 2, 2008
> Hosted at: Tufts University
> Cabot Intercultural Center
> 170 Packard Avenue , Medford, MA
>
> Register now! Click here for Online Registration Form.
>
> Shuttle bus from MIT to the conference
>
> Partnering Universities: Brandeis University, Massachusetts  
> Institute of Technology, Tufts University, University of Maryland,  
> and Wellesley College
>
> Join students, faculty, community leaders, academics and activists  
> from the Boston-area and beyond to discuss why and how engaging in  
> inter-religious dialogue and cooperation can effectively address  
> intolerance and extremism.  Come learn and share best practices,  
> strategies, and ideas to grow this movement on your campus. Themes  
> include faith and social action, engaging students in difficult  
> dialogues, conflict resolution, use of the arts to promote  
> dialogue, and more.
>
> Conference participants will come from a wide range of  
> institutions, such as universities, high schools, community-based  
> organizations, and more.  The conference will feature scholars and  
> activists who work to create greater understanding among people of  
> different religious backgrounds.
>
> This event will mark a culmination of two years of collaboration  
> among five campuses—Brandeis University, MIT, Tufts University,  
> University of Maryland and Wellesley College to develop and  
> implement programs that promote dialogue and cooperation among  
> students from different religious backgrounds on campus.   The  
> ultimate mission of this initiative is to better prepare tomorrow's  
> leaders to promote tolerance and understanding in their local  
> communities and the global community.
>
> All are welcome!
>
> Register now! Click here for Online Registration Form
>
>

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