Philosophy professor Dr. Veena Howard, whose expertise is in South Asian religious traditions and Gandhi’s philosophy, was elected to the board of trustees for the Parliament of the World’s Religions, a leading global interfaith organization.

In October, she took part in the board of trustees’ biennial meeting, held in Chicago. Planning for the November 2018 meeting of the Parliament topped the agenda in Chicago. The theme for the next Parliament, to be held in Toronto, Canada, will be “Promise of Inclusion, the Power of Love: Pursuing Global Understanding, Reconciliation and Change.”

“Dr. Howard’s research manifests our College’s commitment to diversity of spiritual and religious thought,” said Dean Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “She has clearly cemented her reputation as an authority in the field of religious studies. We are grateful that such a distinguished scholar and gracious colleague has chosen Fresno State as her home.”

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