Upcoming in February, 2010: Issam Nabulsi - Muslim Minorities, Minarets and Modernity
Issam Nabulsi is a registered architect and the founding Director of DESYPHER (http://www.desypher.com.au/home), a firm which specialised in architecture, planning and urban design. He graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Melbourne 1990 before working under Andrew Kings (Melbourne) and Rasem Badran (Amman, Jordan). He established the practice upon his return from his overseas with a specific interest in community and cultural involvement. He has since overseen the development of Mimar Architects that he established in 1992 as DESYPHER in 2008.
Topic:
“Muslim Minorities, Minarets and Modernity” covering Islamic principles in Architecture, contemporary understanding of ‘Islamic Architecture', and challenges for Australian Muslim communities in the 21st century”
When:
Sunday 21st February, Starting at 11.45am(Sharp)– 1.00pm
Where:
Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room,Sidney Myer Asia Centre, corner of Swanston Street and Monash Road, University of Melbourne. See map below. Snacks & refreshments will be provided.
There are trams from Melbourne Central to this location. Street side parking is available. The university grounds also have parking for a $5 fee. Please contact Sister Rufiyath if you have any queries on 0422295726/rufiath@hotmail.com
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Jan 31, 2009 - Brother Riyad Al-Adassi (Palestinian Nurse)
Feb 28, 2009 - Dr Helen Durham (Australian Red Cross)
Mar 28, 2009 - Professor Joseph Camilleri
Apr 02, 2009 - Waleed Aly, Maria Bhatti & Emily Howie
May 30, 2009 - Professor Abdullah Saeed - 'Gender Issues in Islam'
Jun 27, 2009 - Aziz Cooper - 'Hope Behind Bars'
Jul 25, 2009 - Dr Abdul Rahim Ghouse - Islamic Finance & Global Financial Crisis
Oct 31, 2009 - Dr Philip Freier - Challenges for Religion & Faith in the 21st Century
Nov 21, 2009 - Peter Williams - Religion and Technology