Islamic ‘Bridges’
The final Bridges to the Future event will be held this Saturday at 7 p.m. in Gates Hall in the Newman Center for Performing Arts.
“An Evening of Islamic Civilization and Culture” will feature a cultural performance followed by a keynote address given by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf on “Islam’s Contribution to Civilization.”
Hamza Yusuf has taken a pivotal role in politics since Sept. 11, advising public figures and organizations including President George W. Bush and the Arab League.
His primary goal in his work is to help achieve a better understanding between the Muslim world and the Western world.
He has also become a leader in the American Muslim community by representing this community at the Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Rome.
He has also been a guest lecturer for Morocco’s King Muhammad VI Ramadan Lectures.
He has taught at numerous universities, such as the Kairoiuin in Morocco, written editorials and appeared on news shows discussing religion.
He was born in Washington State and became a Muslim in 1977.
After Hamza Yusuf converted, he traveled through Muslim countries and studied for 10 years.
He holds degrees in religious studies and healthcare. He has also established his own school, Zaytuna Institute and Academy, that focuses on the depiction of Islam in the Western world.
Admission to the event is free but tickets are required.
Tickets may be reserved ahead of time and mailed to you or obtained at the Newman Center. Contact Susanne Merten at smarten@du.edu or x12357 to reserve tickets or for information.
Veterans of Hope
Students at the University of Denver are now organizing a group of student volunteers to participate in AIDS Walk Colorado on Aug. 24 in Denver.
Members of Team DU will participate in the 6.2 mile walk-a-thon that will begin and end in Cheesman Park. All proceeds from the event will go to help people living with HIV/AIDS.
Contact Stephanie Panion at x12779 or spanion@du.edu to join Team DU.
Clarion done for the school year
This will be the last issue of the Clarion this academic year. Production of the Clarion will resume in the fall.
Visit www.duclarion.com for news updates over the summer break.
AIDS fundraiser
The Colorado AIDS Project will host the “16th Annual Art Against AIDS Fine and Decorative Art Auction” Saturday at 6 p.m. at Invesco Field at Mile High’s East Club Level to raise funds for HIV/AIDS research and those who suffer from the virus in Africa.
To kick off the event, a limited amount of African butterfly pins will be available for $25 each.
There will also be a silent and live auction of more than 500 items, such as paintings, prints, sculpture and jewlery.
“You don’t have to go to Africa if you’d like to help; we have needs right here in our own community of Denver,” said Carter Case, who donated the butterfly pins with her husband, Steve.
The event will be hosted by FOX 31 TV channel news anchors Libby Weaver and Ron Zappolo.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.coloradoaidsproject.org for $30. Tickets may also be purchased for $35 by phone or at the door. Call 303.837.0166, x508 for tickets. Contact Jacqueline Long at jackiel@coloradoaidsproject.org or call 303.837.0166, x601 for information.
Study break with music, politics
Judy Gorman will be at the University of Denver this Wednesday and Thursday, offering both music and politics.
Wednesday Gorman will present a lecture on “Finding Our Voice – All Of Us” at 7 p.m. on south Margery Reed lawn. Thursday at the same place and time Gorman will give a concert. Both events are free and food will be served. Gorman has performed at the same venues with performers like Ani DiFranco and Sweet Honey in the Rock, and is a strong supporter of women’s rights.
The event is sponsored by the Living and Learning Communities, the Undergraduate Women’s Council and the Women’s Studies Program.
Visit www.du.edu/livinglearning/concert for information on the events. Visit www.cdbaby.com/judygorman for samples of Gorman’s music.
Theological events
Though the regular school term will be ending soon, the Iliff School of Theology will continue to present its lunch and lecture series over the summer.
Ann Brock will lecture June 26 on “Peter, Paul, and Mary:B Still Inspiring After all These Years” at 12 p.m. Lunch will be served at the event and admission will be $8.
Sonia Sanchez will present a free lecture on poetry and spiritual practice at 4 p.m. July 12.
Fanny Pantelis will present “Naming God in the Andes: A Feminist Perspective from South America” at 12 p.m. July 24. The $8 admission will include lunch.
Maria Guajardo Lucero, executive director of Assets for Colorado Youth, will give a free lecture on July 25 at 10 a.m. about her life and work as a youth advocate.
The final lecture of the summer will be given by faculty member of Iliff, Gregory Robbins at 12 p.m. on Aug. 21. The cost of admission to the event is $8 and will include lunch.
All events will be held in the Great Hall in the Iliff School of Theology.
Call 303.765.3109 to make reservations or visit http://www.iliff.edu/ for information.
Basket weaving
The “Weaving Authentic Traditions: Native American Basketry of California and the Great Basin” exhibit will continue Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Museum of Anthropology, Sturm Hall 102. The master exhibit is curated by Heather Jackson. Contact Christina Kreps at ckreps@du.edu for information.
R.A.D. session
Campus Safety will hold another Rape Agression Defense session 5-9 p.m. on June 17 and 5-10 p.m. June 19 at Centennial Towers. Those wishing to attend the event must attend both dates. The cost of the program is $35, which includes a training manual and t-shirt. Contact Raymond Juan at x13215 to register.
