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Dr. Lucinda Mosher Takes Her Place as President of Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies
December 3, 2024
On Friday, Nov. 22, The Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) held its first 501(c)3 corporation meeting with Dr. Lucinda Mosher as President.
General HIU News
Indonesian Scholars Conclude Their HIU Residency with Music and Reflection
November 21, 2024
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, HIU held a certificate ceremony for eight Indonesian students from the Istiqlal Mosque Ulama Cadre Education (PKUMI) program who joined us about three months ago. The program, run by the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, provides Indonesian graduate students in the writing stages of their MA and P.hD. programs with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an American, interreligious, and intercultural academic environment. All participants are enrolled in the PTIQ University’s Department of Tafsir (Quranic Commentary).
Alumni News
Islamic Chaplaincy Alum Joins Trinity College as Director of Muslim Life
October 23, 2024
Osman Simsek '24, MA in Islamic Chaplaincy alum, was hired recently as the Director of Muslim Life at Trinity College in Hartford. His journey towards becoming a Muslim chaplain began with the unsettling images of doctors and nurses fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moved by their determination to help others despite facing death, Osman asked himself how he could contribute to society.
General HIU News
HIU Prepares to Search for Islamic Studies Senior Faculty Position
October 23, 2024
General HIU News
Faculty Note Passing of Important Islamic Scholar
October 22, 2024
At HIU’s Faculty Council meeting on Oct. 21, faculty members noted the passing of an important Islamic scholar and leader, Muhammed Fethullah Gülen.
General HIU News
Christmas Gift-Giving Ministry Collecting Donations for 2024
October 21, 2024
Professor Emerita Miriam Therese (MT) Winter will be back in Hartford in December to continue her long tradition of donating toys and gift items to needy children in Hartford.
