Monday, March 5, 2018

9:30 – 10:30  OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD

Islam and its Relation with the West

Speaker: Dr. Ahmed Samatar, Professor of International Studies,
Macalester College

Since September 11, 2001, two questions are at the heart of the relationship between Islamic and Western societies. Westerners ask, “Why are they so angry?” Muslims ask, “What has happened to us?” Professor Samatar will explore these critical questions.


10:45 – 11:45  HEALTH

The Quest for Vital Signs for Brain Injury

Speaker: Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD, Rockswold Kaplan Endowed Chair for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Hennepin County Medical Center and Associate Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Neurosurgery

Each year nearly 100,000 Minnesotans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Samadani will discuss her investigation of a “new, simpler” noninvasive
TBI diagnosis and treatment. The StarTribune describes her work in “HCMC neurosurgeon gets a read on brain function” (6/7/17) as a way to assess brain functions in real time.
www.startribune.com/hcmc-neurosurgeon-gets-a-read-on-
brain-function/427124951

11:45 – Noon   ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 – 1:15     LUNCHEON

1:15 – 2:15   WOMEN SPEAK

Demystifying Islam and Building Bridges

Speaker: Hanadi Chehabeddine, Journalist, Keynote Speaker, Diversity Trainer

Our perception of Muslims has been largely shaped by the media’s portrayal of them. Chehabeddine, who grew up in Lebanon and now lives in Minnesota, is a peacemaker and community builder through her public presentations. She will share her own story, address misconceptions about Islam and Muslims, and answer questions people often ask: Why don’t Muslims denounce terrorism? Are women oppressed in Islam? What is Sharia Law?