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USM Forum on American Democracy: Inaugural Keynote with Eboo Patel

University of Southern Maine

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Wed, 03 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm

1.5 hours

Hannaford Hall

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Wed, 03 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm (GMT-04:00)

Hannaford Hall

88 Bedford Street, Portland, United States

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USM Forum on American Democracy: Inaugural Keynote with Eboo Patel
Hosted by President Jacqueline Edmondson, University of Southern Maine (USM)

About this Event

The USM Forum on American Democracy is a year-long public series designed to engage the University of Southern Maine and the broader community in thoughtful conversations on the foundations and future of democratic society. Hosted by President Jacqueline Edmondson, the Forum invites multiple perspectives on timely civic topics through keynote speakers, panel discussions, and campus-wide engagement.

A thank you to the Pond Family Foundation, this year’s sponsors of the USM Forum on American Democracy.


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Strengthening Democracy Through Pluralism, Inaugural Keynote with Eboo Patel

  • Date: September 3, 2025
  • Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
  • Location: Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME 04101

Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith America and a national leader in civic cooperation, will launch the Forum series with a keynote on the role of pluralism in American democracy. Drawing on his decades of work in interfaith and public life, Patel will explore how engaging across lines of difference can strengthen communities, enrich civic life, and empower campuses like USM to lead in building a more inclusive and resilient society.

The event will be followed by a book signing from 6:30 to 7:00 PM with Patel for his book We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy.


SAVE THE DATE

  • November 5, 2025 - Pluralism in Practice, A Conversation with Raj Vinnakota & President Edmondson
  • February 4, 2026 - A Perspective on Pluralism in Southern Maine, A Discussion Led by USM Faculty & Staff
  • March 25, 2026 - The Voices of Future Leaders, Student Perspectives on Pluralism and Democracy in America

Please contact Laura Anderson (Director of Administration & Planning, Office of the President, University of Southern Maine) at bGF1cmEgISBhbmRlcnNvbiB8IG1haW5lICEgZWR1 with any questions.


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USM Forum on American Democracy: Inaugural Keynote with Eboo Patel, 3 September | Event in Portland | AllEvents
USM Forum on American Democracy: Inaugural Keynote with Eboo Patel
Wed, 03 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Free