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2 Thursday, August 22, 2002 Events to Continue Quran Debate Author Michael Sells to speak on campus By Eshanthi Ranasinghe Staff Writer University officials are hoping the widespread controversy over this year’s summer reading selection will spark stu dent interest in a series of events designed to keep the discussion of Islam alive. Every year as part of the summer reading program, events are held to complement the freshman discussion sections. Last year there were three, but this year 16 exhibits and lectures over the entire semester will explore everything from artistic portrayals of Islam to authentic Quranic chants. Cindy Wolf Johnson, vice chancellor — WORKS BY THOMAS SAYRE The FPG Student Union Plaza August 16 - August 25 Presented by the Carolina Union Activities Board THE ABORTION PI IT’S SAFE IT’S PRIVATE. and.tUBR FINALLY HERE. 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Some student organizations used the summer reading selection to further facilitate discussion and learning of the Quran. “When we found out about the book, I contacted Vice Chancellor Wolf Johnson to see if she wanted any help,” said Bashar Staitieh, president of the Muslim Student Association. Two panel discussions designed specifically in response to the contro versy will allow different groups on campus to discuss their points of view. The first, “Approaching the Qur’an: The Campus Ministers’ Perspectives,” will take place Sept. 10, and as a follow up, “Approaching the Qur’an: Student Leaders’ Perspectives” will take place at a later, undecided date. Ackland Art Museum is sponsoring an exhibit titled, “Word and Worship: Approaching Islam through Art,” which will be featured until Dec. 29. At the exhibit, the MSA will facilitate students’ understanding of the Quran’s oral traditions through sura recitations. The exact date of the recitations, which will take place in October, has not yet been set. Highlighting the series of events, Michael Sells, author of this summer’s book selection “Approaching the Qur’an: The Early Revelations,” will give a speech Sept. 5. Event planners also hope to incorpo rate members of the community with a concert titled, “Music in Performance: Quraishi, Music of Afghanistan.” Quraishi, a renowned musician ded icated to interpreting the music of Afghanistan, will perform at Duke University’s Nelson Music Room on Oct. 24. Although some events were set in response to the controversy, many cam pus groups organized already existing programs, like Islamic Awareness Week, around the one-year anniversary of Sept. 11. “This controversy has definite ly sparked more interest (in Islam),” Staitieh said. “But Islamic Awareness Week is something we do every year.” The Islamic Awareness Week, from Nov. 11-15, will present different aspects of Islamic culture each day. Wolf Johnson said she isn’t sure whether next year’s book choice will 2% laily sar Hrrl P.O. Bex 3257, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 Kim Minugh, Editor, 962-4086 Advertising & Business, 962-1163 News, Features, Sports, 962-0245 One copy per person; additional copies may be purchased at The Daily Tar Heel for $.25 each. © 2002 DTH Publishing Corp. All rights reserved ADYISWO QUESTION OT Tilt DAT: ] "I'm trying to add a class using Student Central, and I get a red message that says 'special approval is required.' What should I do?" ANSWER: This message means that the department offering the course has taken over control of registration for that course. You must go to the department that controls the course to find out if you can get into it. 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Sept. 10 Hear campus ministers talk about their response to the book at 7 p.m. in the Union Auditorium, There also will be a follow-up program with student leaders from both religious and non-religious groups. The location and time are not yet set. Please see www.dailytarheel.com for a full list of related summer reading programs. SOURCE; SUMMER READING PANEL DTH/STAFF create this much fervor, but she hopes to continue to have a variety of pro grams about the next selection. The interest generated for the events offered this year will affect the number available next year, Johnson said. Regardless of the source of interest, the events speak gready of the students and campus of UNC, said Randi Davenport, associate director of the Johnston Center of Undergraduate Excellence, who also contributed to this year’s effort. “The installation (of the programs) says a lot about the way in which the University embraces diversity.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. For the Record The headline for the Aug. 21 article "2 Men Punished for Theft of Credit Card” inaccurately stated that the credit card was stolen. It is not known how the lacrosse players obtained the Department of Athletics credit card. They were charged with transaction card fraud. The Daily Tar Heel regrets the error. PHOTO COURTESY OF SETH TICE-LEWIS Humans dressed as puppets appear in the Paper Hand Puppet Intervention's performance of "Listen to the Sky." Giant Puppets to Tell Story of Sky, Earth By Michelle Jarboe Staff Writer Today, giant puppets will overtake UNC’s Forest Theatre in the first of 12 performances by the Paper Hand Puppet Intervention. For the third consecutive year, a troupe of puppeteers and puppets of myriad shapes and sizes will present a story to students, families, faculty and other attendees. “Listen to the Sky,” this year’s show, will detail the creation of the sun, movement through the seasons and the relationship between humanity and nature. Nineteen puppeteers and three musi cians will create about 30 different char acters during “Listen to the Sky.” Taking advantage of the outdoor ambiance of the Forest Theatre, the show will include illuminated puppets and a near 35-foot long puppet of mother earth. “I love the space,” Zimmerman said. “I’ve never redly seen such a beautiful amphitheater - it really lends itself to the scale of what we do.” Though “Listen to the Sky” does not have a particular political bent, he said, issues of social justice and peace are major concerns of the puppeteers. Battewtiow 1 Do You Have Fall Allergies? Individuals who are 12 years of age or older with allergies are needed for an allergy research study of an investigational medication. Qualified participants will receive study-related doctor’s visits, laboratory tests and ECG, and study medication at no charge as well as compensation for their time and travel. 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Wells attended last year’s show, “Uprising: The Creation of the World in Four Parts,” with family friends and their children. Both Zimmerman and Wells referred to the “giant puppet extravaganza” as a program for all ages. “It transports you to a fantasy world,” Zimmerman said. “There’s a lot of fas cination in seeing these giant things move. You are able to suspend your dis belief and join in this world of magic.” The Paper Hand Puppet Intervention will be performing at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22- 25,30,31 and Sept. 2,5,12,13 and 15 in Forest Theatre. Suggested donations are between $5 and $lO. The Arts & Entertainment Editor can be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu.
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