[Peace] Fwd: Eye-Witness Accounts of Post-War Iraq this Friday

[Alfred Kagan]

>Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 10:53:56 -0500 (CDT)
>From: Danielle Chynoweth <chyn at ojctech.com>
>To: danielle at ojctech.com
>Subject: Eye-Witness Accounts of Post-War Iraq this Friday
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>Dear friends,
>
>Several months after Bush called the war to an official end (although
>killing on both sides continues), we have little to no information about
>the current situation Iraqi's face.  Below is a rare opportunity to hear
>from American Iraqis after their trip abroad.  I know Muhammad and Roaa
>and they are both compelling speakers. I hope you can attend.  - Danielle
>
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>EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNTS OF POST-WAR IRAQ
>Dr. Muhammad Alheeti and Roaa Alheeti
>Discussion Follows
>
>8:35-10:00 PM @ Islamic Center - 106 S. Lincoln
>Friday, July 18, InshaAllah
>
>ALL INVITED
>
>Dr. Muhammad Alheeti and Roaa Alheeti recently returned after spending
>several weeks in Iraq visiting family and friends; experiencing and
>observing first hand the life of ordinary Iraqi citizens; their hopes,
>aspirations, and concerns.
>
>Refreshments Served
>Babysitting provided
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>Central Illinois Masjid and Islamic Center (CIMIC)
>106 S. Lincoln Ave, Urbana,
>(Parking entrance through Busey St.)
>
>Ph. (217) 344-1555 email: cimic at prairienet.org
>For CIMIC Weekly Seminar Schedule 2001-02
>http://cimic.prairienet.org/seminars.html
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>Upcoming:
>
>Aug 1: An Inside View of One of the Fastest Growing Industry: The U.S.
>Prison System
>
>Aug 8: Journalism Workshop
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>Speaker Info.
>
>*Dr. Muhammad Alheeti is a local businessman, who has started a number of
>successful local businesses over the last decade, including World Harvest
>(formerly Hop n Shop); Sayyara Autos (now sold out); Basmati and Jerusalem
>Restaurants (both now sold out). He and family have been residents of
>Urbana-Champaign for over two decades contributing to the general
>Urbana-Champaign community. He is a member of the CIMIC Board of Directors
>and has been President of the CIMIC Association.
>
>Dr. Alheeti has doctoral degree in Plant Pathology from the University of
>Illinois. His previous degrees are from Iraq. He has been an active
>participant on issues of national and international importance. He can be
>reached at: malxheet at prairienet.org
>
>*Roaa Alheeti is a senior at the University of Illinois at
>Urbana-Champaign, IL with majors in Journalism and Law. She is a member of
>the Muslim Students' Association and CIMIC. She has appeared on a number
>of TV and Radio interviews and is a regular contributor to the Daily
>Illini and her articles have also been published in the New York Times.
>Roaa is also an instructor at the CIMIC Weekend School. She can be reached
>at: alheeti at uiuc.edu
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