University of Redlands Library Receives Grant for Muslim History by Patty Zurita - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄ NOVEMBER ►
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 01 02 03 04 05
View Events
Submit Events

University of Redlands Library Receives Grant for Muslim History

By Patty Zurita, Community Writer
December 7, 2013 at 11:48am. Views: 79

The University of Redlands Armacost Library is among 125 libraries and state humanities councils selected to receive a grant for Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys, a scholar-led reading and discussion project made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association. This grant was awarded to the University of Redlands Armacost Library in partnership with the A.K. Smiley Library, Campus and Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Redlands and the Redlands Peace Academy. This grant is an extension of the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf, a grant the University of Redlands Armacost Library had received earlier this year. As a previous awardee, the University was eligible to apply for additional grant funding. Among the more than 900 grant recipients, only 125 received the Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys grant. The University of Redlands chose the Points of View theme, which focuses on contemporary stories set in Muslim-majority societies that engage matters highly relevant to today’s political and social concerns. Activities such as movie screenings and book discussions will be open to the public at the University of Redlands campus and other locations in Redlands and around the Inland Empire. Participants are encouraged to borrow the books from the A.K. Smiley Library in Redlands before the discussion events. Registration is for these events can be done through library.redlands.edu/muslimjourneys. The book-based discussion sessions will be held at A.K. Smiley Assembly Room, from 2 to 4 p.m. Facilitated discussion will be conducted by Dr. Patrick Wing, assistant professor of history on the following dates: • Saturday, Sept. 28: In the Country of Men • Saturday, Oct. 26: Persepolis • Saturday, Nov. 23: House of Stone • Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014: Broken Verses • Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014: Dreams of Trespass A film series with facilitated discussions will also be held as part of the project. Locations for the series will be at University of Redlands campus (exact room and location are still being determined.) All times are from 7 through 9 p.m. on the following dates: • Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014: My Name is Khan • Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014: Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football • Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014: Mooz-lum • Thursday, March 20, 2014: Persepolis • Thursday, March 27, 2014: 5 Broken Cameras Additionally, screenings of the HBO documentary Koran By Heart will be held with facilitated discussion by University of Redlands faculty member Dr. Patrick Wing on these dates: • Friday, Oct. 4: Islamic Center of Riverside, 7 through 9 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. 17: University of Redlands, Gregory Hall 161, 7 through 9 p.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 23: Redlands Peace Academy, 7:30 through 9:30 p.m. For more information please contact Melissa Cardenas-Dow at melissa_cardenasdow@redlands.edu or call 909-748-8089.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 239

Athlete of the Week Christopher Michael Lemos, Redlands High School Junior and Varsity Quarterback, proudly represents the Terriers with his dedication, leadership, and passion for the game.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 274

Redlands Pottery Project joins A.K. Smiley Public Library for a November 14 workshop designed for young artists ages 13 to 18. A lump of clay may not look like much at first. In the hands of a young artist, however, it can become a bowl, a decorative sculpture or an entirely unexpected creation.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.redlands.edu/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 336

The University of Redlands Department of Theatre and Dance will present Día de los Muertos and Other Folk Tales November 5 through 8, 2026. Stories told by grandparents often become treasured parts of a family's history. Some are humorous, others mysterious, and many carry lessons that remain meaningful long after the storyteller is gone.

Photo Courtesy of: UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 277

A remote wildfire-monitoring camera overlooks a Southern California landscape. Redlands has partnered with UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia program to improve monitoring of areas near northern Redlands and the Santa Ana River wash.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.akspl.org/events/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 295

Annual ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine will bring American history to life on November 21. On a November morning in Redlands, the sounds of fifes, drums and historic artillery will offer residents an opportunity to experience a chapter of American history that continues to influence the nation more than 160 years after the Civil War.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:18pm. Views: 265

The first years of a child's life are filled with milestones that families often remember forever. A baby's first smile, the first attempt to crawl and the first spoken words are moments of celebration. They can also bring questions, uncertainty and new responsibilities for parents learning how to care for a growing child.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.csusb.edu/

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 312

CSUSB’s Department of Physics and Astronomy has earned recognition for it for its work to create a more inclusive, diverse and supportive physics department, earning the Bronze Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Physics & Astronomy SEA Change program.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 503

Operation Green Light returns November 4–11, encouraging residents to recognize military service and help veterans connect with available resources. As darkness settles over San Bernardino during the first week of November, green lights will illuminate several county buildings, transforming familiar government facilities into visible reminders of the sacrifices made by America's military veterans.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.authentikusa.com/

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 268

As America's most famous highway celebrates its centennial in 2026, San Bernardino reflects on the road that helped shape its neighborhoods, businesses and identity. Long before interstate highways became the preferred routes for cross-country travel, motorists making their way through San Bernardino followed a road that would become one of the most recognizable highways in American history.

Photo Courtesy of: Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 225

Muscoy Elementary students join SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, Board of Education President Mayra Ceballos, Assistant Superintendents Dr. Sandra Rodriguez and Dr. Tasha Doizan, Director MaryRone Goodwin and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for the official ribbon cutting ceremony that opened the school’s new outdoor learning center.

Photo Courtesy of: https://riversiderecord.org/; A photo of Moreno Valley City Hall. (Alicia Ramirez/The Riverside Record) Credit: (Photo by Alicia

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 598

A city is often judged by what residents experience every day: the condition of its streets, the reliability of public services, the availability of recreational programs and the ease of obtaining information from local government. Behind those everyday experiences are departments and employees whose work rarely attracts national attention.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 560

Athlete of the Week Zachary Scott Perez, Senior at John W. North High School, is recognized as Athlete of the Week for his dedication and accomplishments as a student athlete.

--> -->