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CT Mirror Publishes President Lohr's Op-Ed on the Blessings of Ramadan for Non-Muslims
May 12, 2021
On the final day of fasting for Ramadan, the CT Mirror has published a piece by President Joel N. Lohr that identifies the blessings he finds in journeying alongside Muslim students, colleagues, and friends as they experience the holy month.
Student News
Winner Named in 4th Annual Preaching Festival
May 5, 2021
Hartford Seminary held its 4th Annual Preaching Festival on May 5, 2021, and seven students gave 7-minute sermons in the friendly competition held via Zoom.
General HIU News
Michelle Federer Joins Staff as Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
April 29, 2021
Michelle values and develops strong relationships across a myriad of university offices and with external constituencies.
General HIU News
DEI Council Issues Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict
April 21, 2021
On April 21, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council issued the following statement on behalf of Hartford Seminary.
Faculty In The News, General HIU News
President Joel N. Lohr Co-Authors 'Mitka's Secret' about a Child Survivor of the Holocaust
April 21, 2021
In July 2021, a new book co-authored by President Joel N. Lohr will introduce the world to Mitka Kalinski, who survived seven years of enslavement – while still a child – to a Nazi officer during and after World War II.
Faculty In The News
'A History of Islam in 21 Women' by Dr. Hossein Kamaly Makes 'Best of' List
April 21, 2021
A post on the popular bookriot.com names Dr. Hossein Kamaly's "A History of Islam in 21 Women" as one of 4 "Best Women's History Books."
General HIU News
Steven Havira Wins Two Awards for Video and Design Work
April 20, 2021
Steven Havira, Communications Associate, won two awards this month in the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards given annually by the Religion Communicators Council.
Faculty In The News
Dr. Bilal Ansari to Speak at National Iftar on April 22
April 18, 2021
Dr. Bilal Ansari, Co-Director of both the Islamic Chaplaincy Program and the new MA in Chaplaincy, will be a featured speaker at the National Iftar at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 22.
Alumni News, General HIU News
Hartford Seminary Mourns the Passing of Princeton Chaplain Sohaib Sultan '10
April 17, 2021
Chaplain Sohaib Sultan '10, a Hartford Seminary corporator and active alumnus, passed away Friday at the age of 40. He was the first full-time Muslim Life Coordinator and Chaplain at Princeton University, a job he held for the last 13 years.
Student News
Indonesian Student Reacts to Bombing in Hometown
April 5, 2021
Following a deadly bombing at the door of the Makassar Cathedral Church, Sunday morning, at 10:30 local time, March 28, MA student Muhammed Saleh of Indonesia had these reflections to share.