UH Muslim Societies in Asia & the Pacific cited for innovative
intercultural education

     The Muslim Societies of Asia and the Pacific (MSAP) has been cited for innovative intercultural education and engagement in U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's speech at the Council of Foreign Relations meeting held at the George Washington University last 26 May:

   "We are encouraging our national resource centers to strengthen ties with partner institutions in areas of the world with substantial Muslim populations. We will support and help build on innovative education efforts like the University of Hawaii's Muslim Societies in Asia and the Pacific Program."

     He further adds that the DOE is committed to supporting such efforts:

    "These examples suggest the great diversity of our current efforts and the equally great potential for expansion.  Such collaboration can inform and strengthen our reform efforts nationally, even as it helps improve standards of learning and teaching and fosters understanding internationally."

    For the full transcript, go to: "International Competitiveness in Education" at http://www.cfr.org/publication/22231/

    The faculty and staff of MSAP thank Secretary Duncan for his vote of confidence!