Mr. Islam’s Speech at Western University London Canada: STERN (Students to Entrepreneurs Renewing Nature/Nations)- September 2014
From STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) To STERN (Students to Entrepreneurs Renewing Nature/Nations) SEPTEMBER 2014 Good Afternoon, Western Science Dean, Dr. Charmaine Dean, Vice President Cole, Members of the faculty, students, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome. I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Dr. Dean and Paula Luchak for inviting me to speak with this fine group of young leaders. As … [Read more...]
Mr. Islam Speech at the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) -September 2014
Empowering Indian Muslims through Higher Education It is not a secret that Muslims in India are socially, educationally and economically disadvantaged. What is a secret or a surprise I would say, for those of us American Muslims who have invested time and money to try to help reduce that disadvantage, is the relative lack of progress that has been made for our brethren in India. The 2011 Census Report showed that the literacy rate of Indian Muslims was 59.1%. The rate for Muslim … [Read more...]
