"Be so tolerant that your bosom becomes wide like the ocean. Become inspired with faith and love of human beings. Let there be no troubled souls to whom you do not offer a hand, and about whom you remain unconcerned."
M. Fethullah Gulen

Dialogue & Friendship Dinner 2008 in Tucson

The Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner 2008 was held at Student Memorial Union Ct., North Ballroom. The event was a huge success. It was hosted by Dan Marries, KOLD News 13. Prof. John Olsen was the keynote speaker and Rabbi Thomas Louchheim, Sr. Karen Berry, Basheer Shahin and Rev. Elwood McDowell made speeches about the importance of dialogue and friendship. A traditional art of Ebru/ Water marbling performance was presented with the recital of a Turkish acoustic instrument Kanun, at the end of the program. The closing remark was made by Special Agent in Charge, John Lewis.