Oct 29 2017
The Uncanny Muslim: Real and Imagined in America

The Uncanny Muslim: Real and Imagined in America

Presented by Elmhurst University at Elmhurst University - Frick Center, Founders Lounge

Hussein Rashid is the founder of islamicate, L3C, a consultancy focusing on religious literacy and cultural competency. His work includes exploring theology, the interaction between culture and religion, and the role of the arts in conflict mediation. To share his research on Muslims and American popular culture, he writes and speaks about music, comics, movies and the blogistan. He currently is a fellow with the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute, and also is working with the Children’s Museum of Manhattan as a content expert for their “America to Zanzibar" exhibit. The al-Ghazali Lecture

Admission Info

ADMISSION IS FREE

All of our cultural events are open to the public. Tickets are available online at Elmhurst.edu/tix. When demand permits, tickets also are available at the door. Venue location and parking information can be found at elmhurst.edu/campusmap. All lectures and most other events are free for Elmhurst College students, faculty, staff and alumni, though tickets still should be reserved. Questions? Call (630) 617-5186 or visit elmhurst.edu/events.

Phone: 630-617-5186

Dates & Times

2017/10/29 - 2017/10/29

Location Info

Elmhurst University - Frick Center, Founders Lounge

190 S. Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126