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Friday, March 1

8 to 9 a.m. Registration in Marian Hall. Art Exhibit by Salwa Arnous Elaydi, Fine Arts Building

8:30 to 9 a.m. MEDITATIONS ON THE 99 NAMES OF GOD: DOORWAY TO THE HEART OF HEARTS Hallelujah Khalil Khalil, from Cairo but now living in Berlin, Germany, teaches reading the Koran as a path to peace. Dubuis Hall Lounge

9 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. TEACHING ABOUT THE ARAB WORLD AND ISLAM Presented by Audrey Shabbas, a nationally recognized pre-eminent instructor. These workshops are part of a national program of the Middle East Policy Council. Since 1985, over 200 workshops have been held in 42 states and about 11,000 educators have attended. Workshops examine culture, geography, art, history, family and women in addition to recommending resources helpful when teaching contemporary issues. The California State Board of Education has endorsed workshop materials, and the main workshop text is the required text for a required Delaware course of study "The First Renaissance in Europe: Islamic Spain." In 1995 The Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC staged an "Alhambra Banquet," one of the creative cross-curriculum activities that Shabbas teaches in the workshop. Chelsea Clinton participated and President and Mrs. Clinton attended. A 540-page resource book for high school teachers and others will be available for $15. http://www.mepc.org/workshops/about.html (Also a workshop on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. One may participate in either or both of these workshops which will cover different content on each day. Certificates of participation will be available. Register to be assured space, materials, and a certificate.)

1- 2 p.m. DIVERSITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD. As part of the National Conference for Community and Justice (formerly the National Conference of Christians and Jews NCCJ, www.nccj.org) university series moderated by Dr. Julie Miller, UIW faculty and students of Dr. Tarcisio Beal will share research. Library Aud.

*Concurrent Scholars Symposium 2:20 p.m. "LOST IN TRANSLATION: Finding My Place between The Syrian Me and The American Me" Poetry and Reflections by Marian Haddad including some of her recent manuscript Somewhere Between Mexico and a River Called Home. Library

4 to 5 p.m. A FORCE MORE POWERFUL Part of a video about six non-violent revolutions that transformed nations. Some information on similar methods which are being tried in the Middle East. www.aforcemorepowerful.org

5 to 7 p.m. PROMISES An award winning video of the experiences of Israeli and Palestinian children made by Points of View www.pbs.org/pov/promises/index.html. The film does not deal with politics, but rather with the need for healing in the Middle East as seen through the eyes of a future generation. Discussion facilitated by Cathy Arends of the peaceCENTER core team www.salsa.net/peace. Library Classroom.

7 to 7:50 p.m. Today is a special date for SHI'A ISLAM and there will be a remembrance of the history of this day led by Hajj Ali Moshirsadri. Library Special Collections Room

7:15 to 7:45 p.m. MEDITATIONS ON THE 99 NAMES OF GOD: DOORWAY TO THE HEART OF HEARTS Dubuis Hall Lounge

8 p.m. CHANT AND MUSIC OF ISLAM AND THE HOLY LAND, a Concert of ancient music of Jews, Christians, and Muslims by the SAVAE, the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble, http://moroneys.home.netcom.com/index.html Chapel, Admin. Bldg. facing Broadway. Followed by a Reception and Art Exhibit by Salwa Arnous Elaydi, Fine Arts Building, corner of Hildebrand and Broadway

Saturday, March 2

8 - 9 a.m. Registration in Marian Hall. Art Exhibit by Salwa Arnous Elaydi, Fine Arts Building.

9 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. TEACHING ABOUT THE ARAB WORLD AND ISLAM

Presented by Audrey Shabbas. See explanation above, different content on each day. Marian Hall Ballroom

*Concurrent Scholars Symposium

9 - 10 a.m. DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE.

TEACHING TOLERANCE AND RESPECT IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY by Dr. Irasema Coronado of UTEP, a specialist on the U.S.-Mexico border lands who has also done research in the Israel-Palestine border lands. UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITIES: The Brazilian case of "unrecognized" DIFFERENCES by Dr. Francis Musa Boakri examining the colonizing strategies of exploitation, subjugation, dehumanization and consequently, marginalization of the original inhabitants. Moderated by Chriselda Pacheco.

*Concurrent Scholars Symposium

10:30 - 12 noon ARAB CULTURE AND ARABS IN THE MEDIA : Presentations, video examples, and discussion. Dr. Saber Elaydi, of Trinity University, who recently had a Fulbright Fellowship at Bier Zeit University in Ramallah, West Bank. Dora Fitzgerald, and Michael Mercer of UIW Communication Arts examining race and ethnicity in the media.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. TEACHING ABOUT THE ARAB WORLD AND ISLAM (continued) by Audrey Shabbas.

*Concurrent Scholars Symposium

1 to 2:30 p.m. MODERN AND ANCIENT WOMEN. VALUES AND ATTITUDES PASSED ON TO CHILDREN IN SITUATIONS OF VIOLENCE: INTERVIEWS OF JEWISH, CHRISTIAN, AND MUSLIM WOMEN. Dr. Jessica Kimmel will share some of her work in progress from research in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem in the summer of 2001. COMPARING MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN, AND JEWISH WOMEN. Sarwat Husain from the Mayor's Commision for a United San Antonio shares from her experience as a Muslim woman involved in inter-religious conversations. ENDURING WISDOM: EXPLORING ANCIENT TEXTS BY AND ABOUT MUSLIM, CHRISTIAN, AND JEWISH WOMEN. Sister Martha Ann Kirk, Th.D. of UIW will share examples from her forthcoming book Women of Bible Lands: A Pilgrim's Guide to the Inner and Outer Journeys of writings by and about women associated with sites in the Middle East. For more information, see http://www.uiw.edu/holylandtour/kirk.html. Moderated by Michaela Rangel

2:45 to 4:45 p.m. PROMISES An award winning video of the experiences of Israeli and Palestinian children made by Points of View www.pbs.org/pov/promises/index.html. The film does not deal with politics, but rather with the need for healing in the Middle East as seen through the eyes of a future generation. Made possible by the peaceCENTER, www.salsa.net/peace. Library. (Also this will be shown on Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m.

4 - 5:30 p.m. UNDERSTANDING THE SUFI WAY by Hajj Mustafa Ali al-Haydari is a U.S. Muslim from Houston who teaches, writes, and hosts the web site http://www.nuradeen.com/ Library Auditorium

6:00 p.m. MIDDLE EASTERN BUFFET catered by Sinbad's Mediterranean Cuisine (Make Reservations immediately, but you may pay at the door, $12, Marian Hall Ballroom)

7:30 p.m. SHARING ANCIENT TREASURES, FACING MODERN CHALLENGES: Many Manifestations of Islam, Various Voices of Arabic Traditions: An Introduction on the Many Religions in the Arabic World, then sharing by Muslims of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Free and no reservations required.

8:30 to 9:30 p.m. LET'S CELEBRATE . . . Teach us your favorite folk dance, bring a C.D. or cassette of the music of your tradition, encourage us along with your laughter, share a song of your people, or play your dumbek, oud, and harp.

Some of the participants in the whole evening: Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan, Hajj Mustafa Ali al-Haydari, Dr. Mansour El-Kikhia, Dr. Julie Miller, Covita and Christopher Moroney, Imam Omar Shakir, Nazli Siddiqui, Marat Tas, Mahmud Yusuf

9:30 to 10 p.m. MEDITATIONS ON THE 99 NAMES OF GOD: DOORWAY TO THE HEART OF HEARTS Dubuis Hall Lounge

Sunday, March 3

Registration and panels in Marian Hall. Art Exhibit by Salwa Arnous Elaydi in Fine Arts Building.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. If you would like to participate in or observe a CATHOLIC EUCHARIST, you are welcome to join the University Community, Chapel, first floor of the Administration Building which faces Broadway.

11:30 to 12 MEDITATIONS ON THE 99 NAMES OF GOD: DOORWAY TO THE HEART OF HEARTS Hallelujah Khalil Khalil, from Cairo but now living in Berlin, Germany, teaches reading the Koran as a path to peace. Dubuis Hall Lounge

12:30 p.m. as long as the conversation continues. . . in the Marian Lounge.Food can be brought from the Dinning Room. YOUTH SHARING ANCIENT TREASURES, FACING MODERN CHALLENGES Jewish, Muslim, and Christian university students and teens talk about what they value in their traditions. Roots give us strength to grow tall and flourish. They will explain what challenges they see today and how to face the future together to bring understanding, justice, and peace. Moderators: Ray Cross and Dr. Sally Said of UIW. With Rolla Alaydi, Ashley Brennan, Clara Diaz, Fidel Fares, Mustafa Faris, Meghan Kennedy, Christine King, Vanessa Montano, Hajar Moshisadri, Philip Moss, Rebekah Planto, Gabriel Radle, Malak Yusuf, and representatives form the N.C.C.J. and St. Anthony H.S.

1 p.m. FROM SACRED WORDS TO SACRED DEEDS Islam, Christianity, and Judaism all hold that authentic encounter with the Holy One should transform the believer's life. How and what do people pray in each tradition? How does that call forth a life of goodness, kindness, and compassion? Barbie Gorelick, Sylvia Maddux, Nasirbanu Moody.

2 p.m. HELPING OUR CHILDREN APPRECIATE THE OTHER CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM. Educators and parents from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam will share what they would wish the children of the other traditions to know about their own faith. Children need information and guidance to appreciate other faiths while holding their own. With Malika Abdul-Jami, Byrd Bonner, Sarwat Husain, Avram Mandell, Sister Sally Mitchell. Moderator: Dr. Glenn Ambrose.

*Concurrent Scholars Symposium

2 p.m. WHY I BELIEVE THE OSAM BEN LADIN BRAGGING TAPE WAS "REAL": THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC VISUAL MEDIA IN THE POST COLONIAL WORLD. Dr. Moumin Quazi, previously did his dissertation on "The Blurred Boundaries Between Film and Fiction in Salmon Rushdi's Midnight's Children, The Satanic Verses, and Selected Other Works" in which he examined the significant effect of film in Rushdi's postcolonial voice. (Library)

3 p.m. PEACE, SHALOM, SALAAM: THE REMARKABLE SAN ANTONIO PEACE PARTNERS. What does peace mean and how is it to be found or achieved in the teachings of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity? All of our traditions have had "holy wars." For a few months local Muslims, Jews, and Christians have been listening to each other, trying to help build peace in the Middle East, and to build bridges in our community. Hear from some of them and learn models for dialogue and understanding. With Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan, Dr. Saber Elaydi, Imam Nadir Faris, Barbie Gorelick, The Rev. Caleb Harms, The Rev. Ann Helmke, Pat Konstam, The Rev. Bill Lytle, and others.

4 to 6 p.m. PROMISES An award winning video of the experiences of Israeli and Palestinian children made by Points of View www.pbs.org/pov/promises/index.html. The film does not deal with politics, but rather with the need for healing in the Middle East as seen through the eyes of a future generation. Discussion facilitated by Cathy Arends of the peaceCENTER core team www.salsa.net/peace. Library Auditorium

4:00 to 5:45 p.m. OPEN HOUSE AT THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY AND THE ARTS with informal conversations on continuing relationships of the conference (829-5980, north of IW Retirement Center)

6 p.m. The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word welcome all to PRAYER FROM OUR CENTER, a monthly gathering on the first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of the Incarnate Word of the I.W. Retirement Center. Enter at the large steeple with the angels. This months prayer focus is the "God of Abraham, of Jesus, and of Mohammed" coordinated by Sister Alice Holden, CCVI with assistance from Barbie Gorelick, Rosalyn Collier, Christopher and Covita Moroney, Hajj Ali Moshirsadri.

Some of the Contributors and Planners: The Tri-Faith Dialogue, The San Antonio Muslim Women's Association, Center for Spirituality and the Arts, San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble http://moroneys.home.netcom.com/index.html, the Middle East Policy Council (http://www.mepc.org/workshops/about.html), the NCCJ (www.nccj.org) , the peaceCENTER (www.salsa.net/peace) , Interreligious Council of SA (www.ico-sa.org), Ada Koenig Kirk, Barbie Gorelick, Narjis Pierre, Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, Th.D. of UIW. (http://www.uiw.edu/holylandtour/kirk.html)

Viva Books (http://www.vivabooks.com/) will have books, Sat. and Sun.

Registration table in Marian Hall and the best parking is on the west side of UIW campus. The Friday and Saturday "Teaching the Arab World" Workshops and Scholars Symposium are $5 per day and certificates will be given. Teacher Resource book - $15, Saturday night buffet $12 (make reservations for food by Feb. 26). Persons may pay at the registration table on the days attending. Reasonably priced meals and snacks in the UIW Dinning Room. CONCERT, ART EXHIBIT, ALL OTHER SESSIONS, AND THE SUNDAY PANELS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. GROUPS ARE WELCOME.

Register to be assured space and handouts: Indicate what you will attend and give your name, phone, address, e-mail. E-mail: txducky@hotmail.com or Islam, Arab, and Inter-faith Conference, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway #77, San Antonio, Texas 78209-6397. Or leave this information on the answering machine at 829-3854.

This conference is united with the efforts of these groups and will have materials from them available:

The Decade to Overcome Violence of the World Council of Churches http://www.wcc-coe.org/wcc/dov/index-e.html

The United Nations Decade of Education for Cultures of Nonviolence for the Children of the World from the appeal of the Nobel Peace Prize winners http://nobelweb.org and

The networking of the San Antonio PeaceCENTER http://www.salsa.net/peace/

Pinchas Lapaide wrote of a rabbi who was asked who was the mightiest in the world. He replied, "He who wins the love of his enemies." The spirit is always stronger than the sword, but the question is if we will choose authentic strength and security.