Assalamu Alaikum,
Dear Muslim students:
Welcome to MSA National's June edition of the E-letter! If you have an MSA success story or would like to share MSA news, we would love to hear from you. The deadline for submissions is the 15th of each month.
Please send all submissions to eletter@msanational.org.
We are also pleased to inform you that the E-letter is now accepting advertisements. To advertise in the E-letter, contact: advertise@msanational.org
Please note: MSA National does not endorse and is not responsible for any of the activities, events and projects listed in the E-letter other than those organized by MSA National itself.
Thank-you,
Your E-letter Team
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| From the President's Desktop |
From the President's Desktop
Asma Mirza
June 2008
Salams MSAers! I pray this e-mail finds everyone enjoying the summer break, or at least benefiting from summer classes / internships.
While classes may have ended, the MSA National officers have kept busy. The WZ Canada and EZ Canada Zonal Conferences were huge successes, benefiting hundreds of students and community members. I had the opportunity to present at the ISNA Majlis Ash-Shura meeting, as well as attend a dinner honoring the contributions of Former Undersectretary Karen Hughes. I also had the pleasure of meeting with the Ambassador of Australia, Imam W.D. Mohamed, Andre Carson and other Muslim leaders to discuss the challenges facing the Muslim community.
Alhamduillah, this past month you voted in the MSA National officers for the 2008-2009 school year. The Executive Committee for the coming year is:
President: Asma Mirza
Ex-officio: Mohamed Sheibani
VP USA: Randa Kuziez
VP Canada: Zainab Khan
Treasurer: Danish Adil
EZ USA Rep: Tauqeer Zaidi
CZ USA Rep: Nura Sediqe
WZ USA Rep: Yasmin El-Hady
EZ Can Rep: Kareem Mirza
WZ Can Rep: Samir Hassan
Insha'Allah this week the new Executive Committee will meet for two days to plan for the coming year. I look forward to working with this dedicated, talented individuals to continue serving our fellow Muslim students.
Next week, over July 4th weekend, we will be holding two conferences. MSA National is excited to co-sponsor the YM portion of the annual ICNA convention in Hartford, CT. Insha'Allah myself and the new East Zone Rep USA, Br. Toquir, will be attending and are excited to meet fellow MSA members. The same weekend, the MSA South Central Conference, held parallel to the ISNA Regional Conference will be held in Houston, TX. Masha'Allah the local committee and the MSA Lone Star Council have been working extremely hard to plan the conference with a unique program that focuses on management and leadership training
Of course the summer will culminate with the biggest conference of the year - the annual Continental Conference, held parallel to the Annual ISNA Convention, in Columbus, Ohio. We've already begun working on the program to incorporate new ideas to make the most of this amazing gathering only a few days before Ramadan.
I pray we all make the most of this summer and plan for the year ahead!
Wassalams!
Asma Mirza
President
MSA National
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| Young Muslims Youth Conference 2008
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MSA South Central Conference
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Take Your Project Downtown to Another Level!
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Salam MSAers!
I hope everyone is keeping hydrated on these hot summer days! Its great to know despite hot weather Project Downtown chapters across North America are still meeting with their friends' downtown. Consistency is the key and Alhamdulilah with dedicated MSAers like you homelessness will one day be a thing of the past!
The Community Service Task Force is currently trying to update their lists of PD chapters and need your help! Please keep in touch with your PD liaison, send us pictures, videos, progress updates, when your PD meets and where, etc., and we will add it to the national site. Please email contact@projectdowntown.org
Some PDs have inquired about different ways of taking your PD to the next level. Below are a few tips we hope can help in doing so.
-Play board games or group sports
-Bring in job applications and help the homeless fill them out.
-Conduct a career workshop.
-Bring in clothes
-Create hygiene kits
Jazak Allah Khair for all the hard work and dedication!
Yasmin Hussein
CSTF Chair
cstf@msanational.org
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| 2008-2009 MSA National Executive
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The 2008-2009 Executive Committee consists of:
President : Asma Mirza (University of Maryland)
Treasurer : Danish Adil (University of Missouri - St. Louis)
Vice President USA : Randa Kuziez (St. Louis University)
East Zone USA Representative: Tauqeer Zaidi (Northeastern University)
Central Zone USA Representative: Nura Sediqe (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor)
East Zone Canada Representative: Kareem Mirza (McMaster University)
The following positions have been appointed:
Vice President Canada : Zainab Khan (Queen's University)
West Zone USA Representative: Yasmin Elhady (University of California-Los Angeles)
West Zone Canada Representative: Samir Hassan (University of Manitoba)
We pray that Allah grants our new leaders the best of intentions, keeps them steadfast in serving this noble cause and blesses and accepts their efforts in leading MSA National
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| Farewell Note from 2007-2008 Zonal Representatives
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EAST ZONE USA:
Asalaamu Alaikum EZers!
InshAllah I pray that this reaches you all in the strongest state of health and imaan! The year has finally come to an end an Alhumdulilah it has been quite an amazing one! From the Peace Not Prejudice Campaign to the memorable 2008 East Zone Conference in New Jersey, we have definitely come a long way. It has been a pleasure serving the Muslims Students across the East Coast. I am truly blessed to have met so many amazing Muslims across the zone as well as work with so many dedicated brothers and sisters. I pray that Allah (swt) blesses us all and keeps us united inshAllah. It saddens me a little to know that I will be stepping down as East Zone Rep-USA , but Alhumdulilah I know that the person taking the position will do an exemplary job so with no further ado, I introduce to you all the 2008-2009 East Zone Rep-USA, Br. Tauqeer Zaidi! As a Boston native, Br. Tauqeer has worked with not only with his local MSA but also the Boston Council MSA, as well as the MSA National Zonal Committee for the past few year. MashAllah he is a hard worker and is very excited about the upcoming year so make sure you get to know your Zonal Rep. when you can! Remember MSA National is a great forum for you to do various Islamic and Social work so take advantage of it!
Please feel free to contact us at ezrepusa@msanational.org and keep me in your dua'as!
Take care,
Wassalaam!
Sumrah Haider
East Zone USA Representative 07-08
ezrepusa@msanational.org
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MSA National does not endorse and is not responsible for any of the
activities, events and projects listed in the E-letter other than those
organized by MSA National itself. The following activities, events and
projects are not organized by MSA National:
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Employment Opportunity at CAIR-Florida
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CAIR Florida is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director in Tampa. All those interested are encouraged to contact the info below for a full list of job descriptions, qualifications, and salary.
CAIR FL - Board:
President Dr. Mohammad Ghabour: mghabour@tampabay.rr.com and Vice President Ms. Michele Yuway: micyuway@gmail.com
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| 2008 Graduates' Celebration in CT
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New Haven Islamic Center and Masjid al Islam invite you to a day of recognition!
June 29th from: 1:00 - 5:00
Career High School
140 Legion Ave
New Haven
Please contact nhic_ct@yahoo. com for additional information
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13 Volunteers Selected for India Summer Volunteer Program
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Indian Muslim Relief & Charities (IMRC) is very excited to announce the thirteen volunteers listed below have been selected to participate in the 2008 Summer Volunteer Program. All volunteers have committed to spending five weeks volunteering and traveling in India this summer. Inshallah, they will have a rewarding and memorable trip.
Adam Amrani, Mexico
Sarah Tisdale, California
Amina Moheyuddin, California
Huma Moheyuddin, California
Iesha Wadalawala, California
Hanan Tabara, New York
Samira Saifi, New York
Naushin Ahmed, West Virginia
Saliha Baloch, North Carolina
Huda Aziz, Pennsylvania
Saema Adeeb, California
Salman Khan, California
Muzzamil Qadri, Illinois
To find out more about the IMRC Summer Volunteer Program please check out www.summervoluneer.org. Starting 11/08 we will begin accepting applicants for the summer 2009 trip.
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| Marketing Intern Position at Muslim-calendar.com
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Muslim-calendar.com is looking to hire a paid intern to create our marketing campaign and material (web & print) as soon as our new site is up. We need to start working on this now.
You will be in charge of proposing a road map and then implementing it for all our audience (individuals, organizations, masajid, vendors, admins etc.). You will be given full ownership of this, and empowered with a budget. This may turn into a long term engagement for you.
Please contact us at moazzam.ahmed@muslim-calendar.com
Required Skills:
1. No experience necessary.
2. Student or in-between jobs, working towards or with a marketing degree.
3. Passion and Creativity a must!
4. Commitment
5. Good writing skills
6. Good design skills (to create the material)
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The Muslim Students Association National, headquartered near Washington
D.C., has been serving Muslim students on colleges and university campuses across the United States
and Canada since 1963. There are over 250 MSA chapters on university and college campuses throughout the
United States and Canada.
Sincerely,Your MSA National Board of Directors: Ex-officio: Mohamed Sheibani President: Asma Mirza Vice President USA: Randa Kuziez
Vice President Canada: Zainab Khan
Treasurer: Danish Adil
Your MSA National Zonal Representatives: East Zone Canada Rep: Kareem Mirza
East Zone US Rep: Tauqeer Zaidi Central Zone US Rep: Nura Sediqe West Zone Canada Rep: Samir Hassan
West Zone US Rep: Yasmin Elhady
Your MSA National Task Force Chairs: Community Service: Yasmin Hussein
COMPASS: Idris El-Bakri Dawah/Interfaith: Nasreen Badat
Media and Communication: Zainab Khan Information Technology: Meraj Ahmed Political Action: Asma Rehman
Programs: Atifa Chiragh
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Spotlight on MSA
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MSA National thanks Duke University for hiring its first Muslim Chaplain, Abdullah Antepli. Br. Abdullah is completing his doctoral work at Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Conn. In doing so, Duke University is one of only a few campuses across North America with full-time Muslim clergy. Read the full story online.
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