The Chicago Gulen Conference was very informative, as it brought together more than 20 scholars to discuss a transnational movement of volunteers dedicated to education and civic service.
The conference includes21 speakers across 7 panels, a summary after each panel and a Q&A session at the end of each panel. A description is below each video.
The opening remarks were by NBC5 Anchor woman, Alison Rosati, John Esposito, Georgetown University presented the keynote speech. Scholars and writers that took part include Cherif Bassiouni, Thomas Michel, Martin Marty, Carter Findley, Greg Barton, Robert Pape, James Harrington, Jon Pahl, Dick Simpson amongst numerous others
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
VIDEO - SAIS/Rumi Forum Panel - A New Era in Peace Building & Democratization
Below are the Youtube videos for the jointly SAIS -Rumi Forum organized panel -
A New Era in Peace Building & Democratization
A New Era in Peace Building & Democratization
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Ori Soltes speaks on Historic Ottoman Exhibition - The Art of Living Together"
Summary
Come see how the Ottomans were able to cohesively and harmoniously live and provide sanctity to their minorities. In a first for Washington DC, Rumi Forum has organized re-prints of Ottoman Decrees regarding their Armenian, Jewish and Greek minorities dating back 550 years, also including documents and letters outlining the transatlantic relations between North America and the Ottoman state.A total of 25 documents are present in this exhibition. All re-prints of original documents from the Ottoman archives with both English and Turkish translation.
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Come see how the Ottomans were able to cohesively and harmoniously live and provide sanctity to their minorities. In a first for Washington DC, Rumi Forum has organized re-prints of Ottoman Decrees regarding their Armenian, Jewish and Greek minorities dating back 550 years, also including documents and letters outlining the transatlantic relations between North America and the Ottoman state.A total of 25 documents are present in this exhibition. All re-prints of original documents from the Ottoman archives with both English and Turkish translation.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW
Thursday, June 16, 2011
TESTIMONIALS - Guests talk about their travels in Turkey (1)
Rumi Forum as part of its mission increase understanding of other cultures organizes trips to Turkey to visit various people and organizations. Upon their return some guests have written their thoughts and feelings.
Monday, June 13, 2011
VIDEO: The Role of Civil Society in Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution and Democratization
The Rumi Forum in collaboration with the Berkley Center at Georgetown University organized the conference on "The Role of Civil Society in Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution and Democratization"
Below are the youtube videos from the conference. At the bottom you will also find a link to the Q&A sessions for each panel.
Below are the youtube videos from the conference. At the bottom you will also find a link to the Q&A sessions for each panel.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
TV NEWS - EastWest Institute presents Fethullah Gulen with 2011 Peace Building Award
Below is the TV news for the presentation of Rumi Forum's Hon. President Fethullah Gulen with the East West Institute's 2011 Peace Building Award