UMass Jewish and Muslim student groups sponsor program on immigration

Different cultural groups are working together to reach immigrant students and get them involved and learn about each other.   - - Donna Poisl

By Diane Lederman, The Republican

AMHERST – With all the discussions about immigration as backdrop, two diverse groups from the University of Massachusetts are trying to offer a human look at the issue through food and stories.

Called “Immigration Nation: Past and Future” the event is organized by Jewish Leaders in Business and the Muslim Students Association in partnership with the Northampton-based Center for New Americans. It begins at 7:15 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom and is free and open to the public.

Fatima A. Shama, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, is the guest speaker. She will talk about her work and her own immigrant past - her father is Palestinian and mother Brazilian.
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