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脟eli虈k Appointed 新澳彩开奖结果鈥檚 First Imam

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Ahmet 脟eli虈k, PhD candidate and instructor in religion and Middle Eastern studies at Syracuse University, has been appointed as the first campus imam and Muslim student adviser at 新澳彩开奖结果.

鈥溞掳牟士苯峁 continues to demonstrate its support for religious life on campus with this important and historic step in hiring our first imam,鈥 says University Chaplain and Protestant Campus Minister Corey MacPherson, who chaired the search. 鈥淎hmet has the rare combination of being one who has the mind of a scholar and the heart of a chaplain. We will be a better office and community because of his presence and work among us.鈥

脟eli虈k earned his BA in Islamic studies and theology and his MA in Islamic law and Ottoman political history from Marmara University. He was a visiting scholar at Columbia University during the 2015鈥2016 and 2016鈥2017 academic years. While pursuing his degree at Syracuse, he has conducted research in Strasbourg, France, on religion and human rights and delivered multiple lectures on central concepts in the understanding of Islam.

鈥淚 look forward to welcoming Ahmet to campus and to this important position within the Office of the Chaplains and Dean of the College Division,鈥 says Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin. 鈥淚t is vital that 新澳彩开奖结果鈥檚 Muslim students are well supported on campus, and his presence, scholarship, and counsel will serve as important resources for our students.鈥

脟eli虈k鈥檚 appointment comes just months after the University opened a dedicated prayer space on Broad Street for Muslim students, faculty, and staff.

鈥淭his new student prayer space is fundamental to the support we provide to Muslim students at 新澳彩开奖结果 and demonstrates the University鈥檚 ongoing commitment to creating inclusive spaces that are reflective of our diverse student population,鈥 McLoughlin said in announcing the opening. 

脟eli虈k鈥檚 arrival on campus furthers that support. 

鈥淎hmet鈥檚 instant connection with 鈥 and acceptance by 鈥 新澳彩开奖结果鈥檚 Muslim community strengthens our office鈥檚 ability and determination to provide for their needs,鈥 says Associate University Chaplain and Campus Rabbi Barry R. Baron, who begins his three-year term as university chaplain on July 1. 鈥淗is commitments to pluralism and interfaith work will contribute directly to our continuing efforts to expand inclusivity, advance tolerance, and nurture 新澳彩开奖结果鈥檚 larger sense of community.鈥