Conference: Solidarity and Stewardship: Interfaith Approaches to Global Challenges.
Al Akhawayn University and The Scholar Ship Research Institute are jointly organizing a research conference entitled “Solidarity and Stewardship: Interfaith Approaches to Global Challenges”. The conference will take place from 4th to 5th of June 2007 at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco.
His Excellency Akrasid Amatayakul, Embassador of Thailand in Morocco, will be one the guests of honor of the conference.
The participants will undertake an in-depth examination of interfaith issues related to migration, conflict resolution, environmental and human development, and teaching of interfaith awareness.
Al Akhawayn University serves on the Academic Governing Council of The Scholar Ship. This conference aims to further strengthen the partnership between the two organizing institutions.
About the organizers:
Al Akhawayn University is a Moroccan university based on the American. system of education but within an Arab, Islamic cultural setting. Rooted in the Arab and Mediterranean humanist tradition, Al Akhawayn University aims to train graduates with high academic qualifications, who are aware of their social obligations and imbued with the values of human solidarity and tolerance. www.aui.ma
The Scholar Ship Research Institute performs interdisciplinary research in the natural and social sciences by harnessing the expertise of global academic partnerships to address critical global challenges.
The Scholar Ship’s teaching takes place onboard a cruise ship that traverses the globe. Students from around the world engage in a wide range of integrated academic, cultural, and social activities designed to enhance their personal and professional development. Student and faculty teaching applications are currently being accepted for the September 2007 and January 2008 voyages. www.TheScholarShip.com
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