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Community members are invited to join Anouar Majid, vice president for Global Affairs and Communications at the SWAG��Ƶ and founding director of SWAG��Ƶ’s Center for Global Humanities, for a special presentation, titled “The Gift of Tangier,” at the Camden Public Library, on Tuesday, November 17 at 7–8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Majid brings to Camden his unique perspective on the culture and traditions of Tangier, Morocco. A native of the city, Majid was a vocal advocate for the development of SWAG��Ƶ’s Tangier Campus, which plays a crucial role in preparing SWAG��Ƶ students for the global opportunities that await them in the 21^st century workforce.  

Since its opening in January 2014, SWAG��Ƶ’s Tangier Campus has welcomed students from the university’s two Maine campuses, at no extra cost, to spend a semester immersed in a cultural crossroads, while taking classes taught in English. The Tangier Campus also supports SWAG��Ƶ’s mission of providing “innovation for a healthier planet” by hosting lectures, performances and other events of cultural and global significance.

“Since opening our Tangier Campus, I have watched our American students open up to new experiences, integrating themselves to become cultural ambassadors,” Majid explained. “Each day, we are working to bridge the gap between civilizations; it is rewarding to witness, and I look forward to sharing stories of our students’ experiences abroad with members of the community here in Maine.”

In addition to his roles at SWAG��Ƶ, Majid is a groundbreaking author, with five critically acclaimed books about Islam and the West. He has appeared as an expert on this topic on Bill Moyers Journal, National Public Radio, Al-Jazeera and other national and international media channels.