Assalamu Alaikum,
Dear Muslim students:
Welcome to MSA National's August 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
Asma Mirza
August 2008
Salams
MSAers! I pray this e-mail finds everyone has figured out their class schedules
and are getting ready to go back to school!
Alhamdulilah, its been a busy MSA Summer. MSA National officers met for a weekend to
plan for the upcoming year. The
following week Br. Tauqeer, the new East Zone Rep USA,
and myself attended the annual Young Muslim (YM) conference, held parallel to
the annual ICNA Convention in Hartford,
CT. It was very exciting to meet with MSAers who
are also involved in YM Brothers and Sisters.
The same weekend, Sr. Nura, the Central Zone Rep, and Sr. Atifa, COMPASS
trainer attended the MSA South Central Conference, held parallel to the ISNA
Regional Conference was held in Houston,
TX. Masha'Allah both the local committees worked
extremely hard to plan the conference with a unique program.
In addition
to attending governmental meetings, this summer MSA National also produced a
history document that was submitted to US House and Senate committees. The document outlined the history of MSA
National as well as clarified that the organization does not accept oversees
funding.
Insha'Allah
this week the new Executive Committee will be attending the 45th
Annual MSA National Continental Conference in Columbus Ohio. From a dynamic program to exciting events for
MSA leaders, this conference promises to be a great way to prepare for Ramadan.
At the
conference, MSA members will be able to give back to the community and
volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and the Ronald McDonald House; both
activities are organized by the Community Service Task Force (CSTF). To commemorate the 45th
Anniversary of MSA National, the history committee created a three dimensional
history display. Also, the Media and
Communication Task Force (MCTF) will be distributing the latest edition of the
MSA Link, featuring a guide to summer programs for MSA students and how to
organize Iftars on campus. Lastly,
insha'Allah at the Continental Conference we will announce the first ever
winners of the M. Naziruddin Ali Memorial Award for Excellence, an MSA National
Scholarship.
As we begin
the school year, I pray Allah swt will give us all the ability to make the most
of Ramadan on campus and use the opportunity to reach out to the broader campus
community.
Wassalams!
Asma Mirza
President
MSA
National
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| Fall/Winter 2008 MSA Link Edition Coming Soon!
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MSA Link's Fall/Winter 2008 Edition, Celebrating the MSA Legacy: Moving Forward Together, will be available soon.
Visit http://www.msanational.org/msalink on August 29th to read the magazine online and receive your free copy at the 45th annual MSA National Continental Conference.
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Updates From Your Zonal Reps
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EAST ZONE USA
As-salam `alaykum East Zone USA,
My name is Tauqeer Zaidi and it is with great honor and pleasure that I introduce myself as your MSA National East Zone Representative USA for 2008-2009. This past year in the history of the East Zone has been an amazing and productive time, and insha'Allah I hope to carry on this reputation. With various upcoming programs like the COMPASS Training Programs, amazing projects such as the fast-a-thon, project downtown, the peace not prejudice campaign, and the annual East Zonal conference, I am very excited for all that lies ahead.
MSA National exists to assist and serve dedicated members like yourself to develop the potential within your community and to enhance communication between MSA National and your local MSA. I am proud to introduce to you, your East Zonal Committee, which is comprised of members from diverse geographic regions in the zone and who masha'Allah are all hardworking dedicated individuals that have helped benefit MSAs they have worked with in the past and plan to bring this vigor to the national level. For anyone who is interested the position of secretary is still open for the east zonal committee. I am looking for someone who has prior experience with this position and who is very organized. If you have any questions or would like to apply please email me at ezrepusa@msanational.org.
I hope that we all have a beneficial year and enriched MSA experience. Please contact me at any time in the year to come, as I hope to be of benefit to you while learning and gaining from you in turn.
I look forward to working with and meeting many of you at this year's Continental Conference held in Columbus, Ohio and in the year to come!
Jazakum'Allahu Khayrn,
Tauqeer Zaidi
East Zone Representative - USA
MSA National
email: ezrepusa@msanational.org
website: ezusa.msanational.org
East Zonal Committee
East Zone Representative: Tauqeer Zaidi - Northeastern University: Boston, MA (ezrepusa@msanational.org)
Adviser: Sumrah Haider - University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL (shaider786@gmail.com)
Project Coordinator: Sami Ahmed - University of Pennsylvania, PA (sami.m.ahmed@gmail.com)
Project Coordinator: Sarah Mostafa - Georgia Tech, GA (silia1234@hotmail.com)
Outreach Coordinator: Waleed Jabr - Montclair University, NJ (sidiwaleed@yahoo.com)
Outreach Coordinator: Khaled Ajerid - Virgina Tech, VA (adjerid@vt.edu)
Outreach Coordinator: Rubbab Chaudhry - Central Connecticut University, CT (rubbab@gmail.com)
Affiliation Coordinator: Wafia Sayfalnasr - University of Central Florida, FL (wafiaucf@aol.com)
Affiliation Coordinator: Khaldoon Abu-Hakmeh - New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ (k.abuhakmeh@gmail.com)
Affiliation Coordinator: Sarah Mohamed - University of North Carolina, NC (shmohame@email.unc.edu)
Public Relations Coordinator: Ubaid Bandukra - University of Maryland, MD (ubaid@bandukra.com)
Public Relations Coordinator: Sherif El-Hadidy - University of Suffolk, MA (sherif.elhadidy@gmail.com)
Public Relations Coordinator: Munzareen Padela - SUNY Stonybrook University, NY (monailyas@gmail.com)
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Continential Conference Highlights
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Sessions for MSA Leaders
Are you an active MSAer?
Attend sessions designed specifically for you!
COMPASS Session
1: Lights, Camera, Action: Media &
Crisis Management
Saturday, 11:15am
MSA Executive
Roundtable
Saturday,
12:15pm
Are you an MSA
leader? Network with fellow MSAers from across the US
and Canada
and learn about the resources and services MSA National has to offer!
COMPASS Session
2: What To Do, What Not To Do: Gender Relations in Islam
Sunday, 3:30pm
COMPASS Session
3: Combating Islamophobia
Sunday, 3:30pm
Action Hour
During this year's Action Hour, students will volunteer at the Rondal McDonald House by helping sick children. Action Hour will be on Sunday during lunch. Volunteers should meet on the 1st floor of the Hyatt at 11:30am.
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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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Win Free Copy of Award-Winning Book
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Your MSA may qualify for a F-R-E-E copy of the award-winning book "Easily Understand Islam." Use the contact form on the book website http://www.Easily-Understand-Islam.com . Include your msa website url and mention that this is in reference to "MSA free copy" in message. Limited time offer - so do it today!
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| Internships Available to Students
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Several organizations are offering internships to students. Please contact the following organizations directly for additional questions and application procedures:
1) Fenton Communications
-Seeking Communication Fellow in New York or San Francisco
-Duration: 1 year
- Women, people of color, Muslim and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fenton Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
-To apply: Send resume, cover letter, 3 writing samples, 3 references, and salary requirements to Hiring Committee-Fellow, Fenton Communications, 182 Second St., Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105. Fax: 415.901.0110. Email as attachment only to Fellow@fenton.com. Visit our Web site at www.fenton.com.
2) Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art
-Seeking Program Manager for Shangri La, a Center for Islamic Arts and Cultures
-Shangri La is a center for Islamic arts and cultures, located in Honolulu
-For more information contact hr@ddcf.org
3) The Proteus Fund
- Seeking a full-time Program Officer to lead the National Security Human Rights (NSHR) Collaborative Fund
-Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, a résumé and names and contact information of three references.
-Contact: www.proteusfund.org and jobs@proteusfund.org
4) Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
-The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is currently offering new internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. CAIR is the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization
-For full list and more information contact visit http://www.cair.com/Internships.aspx
5) MPAC
- Applications for MPAC's Fall 2008 Internship Program in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA are now available online.
- Applications for the Fall Internship Program are now available by at www.mpac.org/internships. For more information, contact Communications Coordinator Zabie Mansoory at zabie@mpac.org
6) Saban Institute Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution
- 2009 Patkin Visiting Fellowship in Arab Democracy and Development
- Visit online at http://www.brookings.edu/projects/medd/patkin-fellow.aspx
- Contact twittes@brookings.edu or by phone at 1-202-797-4379
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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
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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