Trailblazing scholar Anouar Majid brings stories of Tangier, Morocco to Camden, Maine
Community members are invited to join Anouar Majid, vice president for Global Affairs and Communications at the University of New England and founding director of UNE’s Center for Global Humanities, for a special presentation, titled “The Gift of Tangier,” at the Camden Public Library, on Tuesday, November 17 at 7–8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Majid brings to Camden his unique perspective on the culture and traditions of Tangier, Morocco. A native of the city, Majid was a vocal advocate for the development of UNE’s Tangier Campus, which plays a crucial role in preparing UNE students for the global opportunities that await them in the 21st century workforce.
Since its opening in January 2014, UNE’s Tangier Campus has welcomed students from the university’s two Maine campuses, at no extra cost, to spend a semester immersed in a cultural crossroads, while taking classes taught in English. The Tangier Campus also supports UNE’s mission of providing “innovation for a healthier planet” by hosting lectures, performances and other events of cultural and global significance.
“Since opening our Tangier Campus, I have watched our American students open up to new experiences, integrating themselves to become cultural ambassadors,” Majid explained. “Each day, we are working to bridge the gap between civilizations; it is rewarding to witness, and I look forward to sharing stories of our students’ experiences abroad with members of the community here in Maine.”
In addition to his roles at UNE, Majid is a groundbreaking author, with five critically acclaimed books about Islam and the West. He has appeared as an expert on this topic on Bill Moyers Journal, National Public Radio, Al-Jazeera and other national and international media channels.