We are pleased to invite you to Dr. Siddiqi’s Presidential Lecture Series, a campus initiative that brings our community together for thoughtful dialogue. The series reflects our shared commitment to cultivating a culture of care, belonging, and academic excellence. We are delighted to invite Dr. Eboo Patel as our guest speaker. This event is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided.

The Promise of Pluralism: The Art of Cooperation in a Diverse Democracy

The United States of America—the world’s first mass attempt at a diverse democracy—was built on the idea that difference, particularly in faith, can be a bridge to cooperation rather than a source of division. In his talk, Dr. Eboo Patel will explore how this tradition of pluralism offers a relevant framework for engaging the full complexity of American diversity today, even its most challenging expressions.

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