Distinguished Speaker Programs

The World Affairs Council launched the Distinguished Speaker program to engage Montanans on global issues by connecting them with exceptional men and women from around the world who deal with these issues on a daily basis.

 

Our Distinguished Speaker events are very well attended, with some speakers attracting crowds of up to 600 people. They are open to the public and are frequently offered free of charge. We invite you to attend an event and experience it for yourself – there is always time for a question-and-answer session at the close of each program.

This page contains the most current information on our events – please see our Archives page for more information about past events!
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Most Recent Distinguished Speaker »

 

“Who Speaks for Islam? What A Billion Muslims Really Think” 

Dalia MogahedWho Speaks for Islam book…
with Dalia Mogahed; Senior Analyst and
Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies

Ms. Mogahed presented results of Gallup polls on Muslims throughout the world and their perception of the West and the United States at a very well-attended event at the UM campus. Many of the results of the polls challenge contemporary views of Muslims.  See photos of the event! (coming soon)

“Rather than letting vocal extremists define the discourse, we should listen to the voices of
ordinary people and thus let facts, not fear, shape our global engagement.”
- Dalia Mogahed

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