Papers & Presentations 2010
Islam and Women
October 14, 2010
Orchard Park Senior Center, Orchard Park, New York
As part of University Express, Faizan and his wife, Dr. Riffat Sadiq, did a lecture on Islam and Women. The complex relationship between women and Islam is defined by both Islamic texts and the history and culture of the Muslim world. Together, they examined Sharia (Islamic law) as it relates to differences between women’s and men’s roles, rights, and obligations, including marriage, divorce, civil rights, legal status, dress code, and education.
Pakistani Americans at Crossroads
October 1-2, 2010
The College at Brockport SUNY
Brockport, NY
The New York Conference on Asia (NYCAS)
Panel: “Merging Cultural Identities and Configuring Integration”
Panel: “Pakistan: Cultural Identity, Civil Society and Nation Making”
Faizan Haq and Taqdees Razzaq of George Mason presented on “Pakistani-Americans at the crossroads”. Malik Haq, Muhammad Rumi of Islamic Center Rochester and Muhammad Shafiq of Nazareth presented on “Pakistan Historical perspectives, Politics & Identity”. And there was a round table on “Peace & Economic Development in South Asia” conducted by Vikash Yadav and Feisal Khan of Hobart and more discussion.
Pakistani American Youth Empowerment Conference
August, 2010
Washington, DC
PAKPAC Foundation held the first Pakistani American Youth Empowerment Conference. Over 165 Pakistani Americans travelled to Washington DC from 15 different states ranging as far as California and Texas, for a marathon 14- hour to experience to learn firsthand how American government functions. The event started with a tour of the White House and Capitol Hill. This was followed by a three hour panel session where Pakistani and Muslim from different governmental and legislative departments addressed youth and shared their experiences. Watch the video below for more information.
Faizan Haq and Taqdees Razzaq of George Mason presented on “Pakistani-Americans at the crossroads”. Malik Haq, Muhammad Rumi of Islamic Center Rochester and Muhammad Shafiq of Nazareth presented on “Pakistan Historical perspectives, Politics & Identity”. And there was a round table on “Peace & Economic Development in South Asia” conducted by Vikash Yadav and Feisal Khan of Hobart and more discussion.
The South Asian Muslim Identity: Reviving the Consciousness
June 1st, 2010
Orchard Park Senior Center, Orchard Park, New York
Global Affairs – Yemen
June 1, 2010
Orchard Park Senior Center, Orchard Park, New York
As part of University Express, Faizan did a lecture on Yemen. Yemen is the only republic on the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen also is the area’s poorest country facing challenges of the civil war, resource depletion, and crippling unemployment and illiteracy. Yemen catapulted to the top of the international security agenda following the December 2009 attempted attack on a US airliner. In this Presentation Faizan Haq talked about the current state of US-Yemeni Relations and the relationships between Yemen and other Middle Eastern countries.
Utilizing Carmen’s Home to Develop Instruction and Learning Communities
May 27th, 2010
Improving instruction and learning in higher education
SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY
CIT 2010 Classrooms Continents and Clouds
May 27, 2010
SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY
Presentation on “Utilizing Carmen’s Home to Develop Instruction and Learning Communities: Improving instruction and learning in higher education”. The presenters were: Carmen Iannaccone, Faizan Haq, and Timothy Gallineau. Carmen’s Home Official Website