Muslim Americans Workshop Program
 

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Participants arrive and check into hotel

5:00-8:00 p.m.

Hosted dinner at local restaurant

7:30-8:00 a.m.

Breakfast and check-in

8:00-8:30 a.m.

Welcome remarks & Introductions (Nazita Lajevardi)
• Moderator: Nazita Lajevardi

8:30-9:15 a.m.

Session 1: Muslim American identity
• Moderator: Melissa Michelson

9:15-9:30 a.m.

Break

9:30:10:15 a.m.

Session 2: Effects of racism and discrimination and media coverage
• Moderator: Nazita Lajevardi and Jennifer Merolla

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45-11:45 a.m.

Session 3: Muslim American political behavior
• Moderator: Amaney Jamal and Kassra Oskooii

12:00-1:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:30-2:15 p.m.

Session 4: Muslim American political attitudes
• Moderator: Karam Dana

2:15-2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30-4:00 p.m.

Session 5: Planning for a national survey and other next steps
• Moderator: Brian Calfano

4:00-4:45 p.m.

Closing remarks
• Moderator: Nazita Lajevardi

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Break

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Hosted dinner at local restaurant