The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton University will host a public reception from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, for two visiting faculty members from Iran.

Dr. Mohsen Javadi is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Qom, while Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali is associate professor and head of the department of religions at the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute, also in Qom.

During their visit, sponsored by Mennonite Central Committee, the Iranians will also engage with faculty and students in classrooms and participate in campus events.