In partnership with Hendricks Chapel, the Student Assembly of Interfaith Leaders (SAIL) intends to be a setting for students of all backgrounds, with the trust that such efforts will foster and support an inclusive, accessible campus community of opportunity for a richly diverse student body.
SAIL’s primary goals are:
- To serve as a model for interfaith community and cooperation
- To create and sustain programs and services for the campus and for our local community
- To develop interfaith leaders
- To strengthen all participating religious and spiritual life groups
- Function as a student advisory committee for the dean of Hendricks Chapel
Contact:
- Mian Muhammad Abdul Hamid (Convener)
mmhamid@syr.edu - Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz (Advisor)
rrkantro@syr.edu
Here’s what students are saying:
“SAIL reminds me that differences are just opportunities to learn.” —Adam Baltaxe ’25
“SAIL has shown me that in a world where religious divide becomes focused on, religious collaboration is present and thriving.” —Lillie Kochis
“I loved building a beautiful network of students whom I am able to approach, have a conversation with, and see eye-to-eye despite not following the same religion.”
—Mian Abdul Hamid ’25
“SAIL is a wonderful space where trust is built, so students can have brave conversation about the tensions between different faith traditions.We discover that we have much in common.” —Ren
“The meeting was very open to all perspectives, and they were very helpful when answering my questions.” —Reese Swittenberg
“I really love being in SAIL. The topics are super engaging every week and hearing about all sorts of religious practices is really eye-opening. I’ve learned a lot while being a part of SAIL and also have been able to share my perspective and knowledge.” —Evan Hoover
“I’m glad to be in a space where I can learn about other people’s faith traditions and cultures while my Christian faith is also valued and respected.” —Teddy Caputo G’25
“SAIL is one of the only instances on campus that I feel comfortable not knowing ‘enough’ about my own religion, because the members are so inclusive and I always learn something new.” —Lucy Gonzalez ’27