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LISLE, Illinois -- Common sense accommodations and an inclusive religious environment have helped transform Benedictine University into a popular hub for Muslim college students. Muslim students have a permanent prayer room, and the school's cafeteria offers halal meat.

"St. Benedict's rules emphasize the tradition of respect and hospitality and appreciation for living and working together in a community," Zeina Abusoud, director of residence life, told Diverse magazine. "These values are universal and make it very comfortable for the Muslim students to be part of the Benedictine community."

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Title Annotation:signs of the times; Benedictine University
Author:Clarke, Kevin
Publication:U.S. Catholic
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1U3IL
Date:Apr 1, 2009
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