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Seeking Peace and Political Asylum: A Personal Account of the Syrian Crisis
Start Date: 4/30/2015Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Date: 4/30/2015End Time: 1:30 PM
Event Description
Two years ago, Mahmoud Hallak, a Syrian citizen and Drexel freshman, arrived in the United States to seek asylum. Since his arrival, Mahmoud has lectured at high schools, social groups, synagogues and colleges to help his people through education and activism.

 

In this lecture, Mahmoud will provide information on key players and events which have transformed “a peaceful revolution into a civil war.” Mahmoud will also share his story of tragedy, loss, activism and being a former Syrian rebel.
 
We encourage the Drexel community to attend this powerful event.

For more information, please contact Jacqueline Rios at jsr62@drexel.edu.
 
Co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, and the International Area Studies program.
 
Contact Information:
Name: Jacqueline Rios
Phone: 215.895.6910
Email: jsr62@drexel.edu
Photo of Syrian mother and child - refugees
Location:
MacAlister Hall, Room 2019, 3250 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Audience:
  • Everyone
  • Special Features:
  • Free Food

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