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An annual banquet celebrating the educational and relationship-building work of Islamic Resource Group across the upper Midwest.About this Event
IRG Building Bridges Awards 2024
Featuring Keynote from Dr. Najeeba Syeed
Prior to becoming the El-Hibri inaugural endowed chair and executive director Augsburg’s Interfaith Institute, Najeeba Syeed was a professor and expert practitioner in the fields of conflict resolution, mediation, and interfaith studies. An award-winning educator, she has taught extensively on interreligious education and published articles on faith and community-based conflict resolution, restorative justice, and interfaith just peacemaking. She previously served for 10 years as an associate professor at the Claremont School of Theology. She also held faculty positions at Starr King School for the Ministry and Chicago Theological Seminary, where she was most recently associate professor of Muslim and interreligious studies. She has served as the co-chair of the American Academy of Religion’s Religion and Politics Section and was a member of the Academy’s Religion, Social Conflict, and Peace Section.
What to expect:
- A pre-dinner reception from 6–7
- Dinner
- An awards ceremony for community leaders and allies
- Keynote Address
IRG strives to promote education and understanding through fact-based presentations and nuanced dialogue about Islam and the Muslim community. We serve schools, houses of worship, and professional organizations committed to the idea that our communities are better together not despite our differences, but because of them. We look forward to you joining us for this celebration of people who make this bridge-building work possible every day. Thank you for your support.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors. This event is made possible with your support, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with you in the future.
Formal attire is standard at IBBA. We also cannot accommodate children during this evening. Thank you for your understanding!
We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, November 2nd.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth, United States
Tickets
USD 49.87
