Assalamu Alaikum,
Dear Muslim students:
Welcome to MSA National's July 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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| Wanted: Enthusiastic Zonal Committee Members
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Want to make a difference in for Muslim Students in your Zone? Join an MSA National Zonal Committee and work directly with your Zonal Rep to implement projects. Tasks may include working with committee members, networking through phone calls and email, and event planning. Contact your Zonal Rep:
East Zone USA: ezrepusa@msanational.org
Central Zone USA: ezrepusa@msanational.org
West Zone USA: wzrepusa@msanational.org
East Zone Canada: ezrepcan@msanational.org
West Zone Canada: wzrepcan@msanational.org
Want to learn more about your Zone? Visit www.msanational.org
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| Task Forces Recruit New Talents
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MSA National's Task Forces are seeking new members for this coming year.
If you have interests, skills and experiences in any of the following areas, please contact vpcanada@masnational.org for more information.
Fast-a-thon
Media & Communication
Information Technology
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Updates From Your Zonal Reps
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WEST ZONE CANADA
Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh
Insha'Allah this post finds all its readers in the best of health and a high level of iman.
SubhanAllah, what Allah wills always comes to be and my experience with last year's West Zone Canada Conference (first west zonal conference conducted in 6 years Alhumdulillah) is a great example of just that. With half the preparation time, exams (finals), keynote speaker cancelation (with less than a week to go) and literally having the sealing in the main lecture hall give way to the rain (only hours before the conference started) we still managed to put together a wonderful conference, Allahu wakbar!
As a result of the hard work put in by all the dedicated and committed brothers and sisters and most importantly by way of the mercy of Allah swt, we managed to overcome some major challenges. One the main learning points from last year's experience (there were many Alhumdulillah) that will guide me through the new challenges to be faced this year is; Never lose hope in the Mercy of Allah swt.
We made duah, worked hard and put our trust in Allah swt. When the dust settled we finished all the prep work just in time, the keynote speaker found his way back into our program (overseas conference was rescheduled) and the conference committee along with many wonderful volunteers managed to move the entire conference to another college on campus in only two hours (University of Manitoba). SubhanAllah, impossible it nothing if Allah wills it to be.
I pray Inshallah that this year will be even more rewarding then the last, that more of my brothers and sisters in our Zonal MSA's will get involved in their local MSA's and with MSA national, that West Zone Canada begins to actualize its awesome potential and most importantly that Allah swt continues to shower us all with his mercy. Ameen.
I look forward to working with familiar faces (or should I say emails :) and to meeting many great new people.
Wasalam
Your brother in Islam
Samir Hassan
West Zone Canada Zonal Representative
wzrepusa@msanational.org
CENTRAL ZONE USA
Assalamualaikum!!
Welcome to another great year with the MSA. It's been an honor and a privilege to get elected to continue as Zonal Representative for the upcoming 2008-09 school year.
What is the Central Zone? For Muslim students living in the 19 states in the Midwest of the U.S., it's your family and connection, it's not just your connection to MSA National but to Muslims across the two continents. Change. It's that word we've been hearing on campuses all over the country. And change is a theme that resonates beyond the political realm. As an organization dedicated to Muslim students, we are also changing to improve our network and relationships with who really counts : you. The Muslim student.
The Central Zone can connect others to create a network of students whose unity and support can encourage and empower all Muslims involved in the MSA CZ family. Put simply, we will be trying to get in touch with every college in each state in the zone and see what you need.
MSA National has a lot of great resources and opportunity, it's time everyone connect and find what they need to help them with the change in their lives.
M.T. Gandhi once said, "We must each be the change we wish to be in this world." I know what change and improvements I'd like to see, but more importantly, we need to know what YOU the Muslim students would like to see happen. I ask you all to join and email me at least one thing that your university needs from MSA CZ.
The Central Zone Executive Committee has a few positions still open for those interested in helping outreach on a more national level. Contact me and do join it if you are interested in bringing that change.
I look forward to connecting with as many Muslims students as possible and receiving your insight. In the meantime, keep posted for regular updates on our website: czusa.msanational.org!
Wa Alaikum as Salaam wa Rahmatullah,
Nura Sediqe
Central Zone USA Zonal Representatiev
czrepusa@msanational.org
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MSA National '07-'08 Recap Video
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Watch a recap of the 2007-2008 year with MSA National online or visit the MSA National website http://www.msanational.org. |
| COMPASS's Succession Planning Article Available Online
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Steps for Successful Succession Planning is now available online on the COMPASS website.
This article authored by COMPASS trainer, Atifa Chiragh, appeared in the Spring/Summer 2008 edition of MSA Link. To read the full publication please visit The MSA Link Magazine.
COMPASS is MSA National's state-of-the-art management training program. Designed to address the growing demand for management training programs from campus organizations, COMPASS strives to offer Muslim students the skills, tools, and resources they need to best serve their communities.
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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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| UPenn Seeks Muslim Chaplain
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Title: ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN
Hours: 35
Position Type: Full Time
Position Schedule: 9-5, evenings, and weekends
Duties: Coordinate the Religious Life Liaison Program, a residentially based, student led program of activities and discussions about religion and spirituality. Coordinate, along with the University Chaplain, the Student Interfaith Council and PRISM (Programs in Religion, Interfaith and Spirituality Matters). Maintain and revise, as directed, the Chaplain's webpage and related websites....
For full list of duties and for more information, contact Ben Herzig at ben815@gmail.com
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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 prays that Muslim students across the US and Canada have a wonderful summer! Be sure to start early and plan for this year's Fast-a-thon coming up in September 2008!
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