The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi

“A commanding performance by The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi and the representatives of the Dialog Forum who sponsored this marvelous event.”
-Dr. U.B. Bakker

“I was delighted to see the Penn State community fill Schwab Auditorium to experience the Whirling Dervishes and to learn about Sufism. However, even more important than the size of the audience was the diversity of the audience.  Filling the auditorium with a religiously and ethnically diverse audience is an accomplishment in which  The Dialog Forum should take great pride.  Penn State (and the world) would benefit from more events like the one you made possible.” 

-Dr. Randy Ploog

  "I really appreciate it. This was an excellent event, I feel, and I was happy to help in any modest way that I could. With best wishes.”
-Dr. Julie Belz

"The opportunity to experience the Whirling Dervishes is rare, maybe once-in-a-lifetime. More importantly, though, is the theological generosity at the heart of their prayer -- in a time of easy and unchallenged xenophobia, we cannot hear their message too much. I am thankful for the efforts of Dialogue Forum in bringing this message to Penn State and in embodying this message in their own work."
-Dr Davin Carr-Chellman

I would like to extend heartfelt thanks on behalf of myself as well as of many whose names I can't possibly list here for the outstanding program you have presented to the PSU campus community last night.”

-Dr. Hulya Unlu  

“You provided a rare opportunity for members of the Penn State community to experience the fascinating and profound ritual of the Dervishes. During this time of global conflict, it is crucial that we do what we can to help promote global cultural understanding, and I think the Dialog Forum is certainly helping the cause of multicultural and inter-religious understanding.”
-Dr. Lisa Jenkins

Band Members together with students in Music Department