Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM in-person
Venue: American Islamic College Library
Free & Open to the Public; Registration Required
Alumni Journeys Series: Tauseef Akbar
Speaker Biography
The only AIC alumnus who holds both a Master of Arts (MA) and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from AIC, Tauseef is currently the Associate Director of Muslim Life at the University of Chicago. He advises, facilitates, advocates for, and supports the vibrant and diverse Muslim community on campus. As a chaplain, Tauseef also offers spiritual care and counseling to the whole campus community. Previously Tauseef served as Chaplain of Muslim and Interfaith Life at Carleton and St. Olaf Colleges in Minnesota. Tauseef also enjoys discussions around shared interests in Islamic/religious studies, literature, history, creative writing, graffiti, travel and chess!