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Davidson Senior Scholars
January 8, 2014 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Davidson Senior Scholars, a monthly lecture/discussion group organized by Davidson Parks & Recreation, will present “Overcoming the Muslim-Western Divide, Seven Bridges to Common Ground” with Mark Siljander, Former U.S. Congressman & U.S./U.N. Deputy Ambassador. Based on his own research and peacemaking experience, Mark discusses how unearthed secrets of the ancients have already built bridges between religions and resolved conflicts with nations.
Siljander represented the state of Michigan for 15 years, including three terms in the United States Congress, where he served on the International Relations Middle East Subcommittee and was Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee. He was later appointed by President Reagan as an Ambassador (Alt. Delegate) to the United Nations in New York, where he participated as a member of the Middle East and Africa Strategy Group.
