Special Guest Speaker, Dr. David Freidenreich, to discuss current conflict in the Middle East--Please share with the Chaminade community

Please consider joining us tomorrow morning at 9:00 am in Hale Hoaloha 101 for a special guest speaker and discussion about the current conflict in the Middle East. This is a great opportunity  to learn more about recent events in Israel and Gaza. There should be time for Q and A.

 

More details about tomorrow's speaker follow below:

 

Dr. David Freidenreich, the Pulver Family Professor of Jewish Studies at Colby College, will be speaking about the historical and cultural context of the current conflict in the Middle East. Dr. Freidenreich's teaching and research focuses upon Muslim, Jewish, and Christian history and relationships. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.

 

 

Dr. Freidenreich's recent books include:

 

Jewish Muslims: How Christians Imagined Islam as the Enemy

 

Beyond Religious Borders: Interaction and Intellectual Exchange in the Medieval Islamic World 

 

Foreigners and Their Food

 

 

This event will be held in Hale Hoaloha 101 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Thursday, October 12. There will be food and drinks available during the event.