MSAs in the News (2007)
MSAs In The News tracks Muslim students in the media. Read below to find out what MSAs are doing across the US and Canada!
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December 26, 2007
Volunteers break barriers
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
He reached out to an ESL teacher, got the school's Muslim Students Association involved and recruited "ambassadors" to help make connections, ...
December 8, 2007
Students celebrate non-Christian holidays
The Flat Hat - Williamsburg, VA,USA
"It'sa month to cleanse, to purify, to strengthen your will and endurance," Muslim Student Association President Selma Alamin '08 said. ...
December 5, 2007
Students revamp, revive IUPUI Muslim Student Association
For an institution that promotes diversity, it is surprising to know that out of 18 religious student organizations at IUPUI, the Muslim Student Association is the only one representing a religion other than Christianity. ...
November 29, 2007
Faith invites unity on campus
UW Badger Herald - Madison, WI ,USA
During the month of Ramadan, the Muslim Student Association hosted biweekly, public iftar dinners and a fast-a-thon. Christians, Jews, Sikhs, atheists and ...
Islamophobia can end by education
UW Badger Herald - Madison ,WI ,USA
He is also a member of the Muslim Students Association. We welcome your thoughts, but please keep your feedback thoughtful, on-topic and respectful. ...
November 26, 2007
MSA-UBC Fast-a-thon 2008 - Nov 26, 2007 to Nov 26, 2007
By BCMuslims.com(BCMuslims.com)
Would you be willing to go hungry for a day, so someone else won't have to?
November 21, 2007
Nueces Mosque visitors mostly comprised of students
UT The Daily Texan - Austin, TX , USA
... community compared to other college campuses, said business honors and Plan II junior Farah Ahmed, spokeswoman of the Muslim Students Association . ...
November 20, 2007
Kits for Kids collects school supplies for Iraqi children
Michigan Journal (subscription) - Detroit,MI , USA
... Muslim Students Association (MSA), Iraqi Students Association and the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). Students for Ethical Investment also aided in ...
November 19, 2007
Muslim Student Association hopes
SFA The Pine Log Online - Nacogdoches ,TX, USA
The Muslim Student Association (MSA), started in part by Habiba Awan, is making its presence known on the SFA campus. Awan, a member of the Nacogdoches ...
November 16, 2007
Muslim chaplain contributes to multi-faith campus
Wesleyan Argus - Middletown,CT,USA
Satrio Adi Wicaksono '10, a member of the Muslim Students Association (MSA) and the house manager of Turath House, said that he has found Sultan to be a ...
November 15, 2007
Between textbooks and holy books
The Eyeopener - Toronto , Ontario,Canada
She says Islam is a way of life and the Muslim Students' Association and the events they organize help practising Muslims feel engaged in the university. ...
November 13, 2007
Loyola's Week of Dialogue highlights issues of awareness: Muslim ...
Loyola College Greyhound (subscription) - Baltimore,MD,USA
On November 7th, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) co-sponsored a panel discussion with the Student Government Association (SGA), entitled "Beyond ...
November 11, 2007
Muslim Students Against Prejudice
The Washinton Post- United States
As a student at the University of Maryland, I was horrified when I found out that a noose had been hung on my Hateful, anti-Semitic graffiti scrawled on bathroom walls at Columbia University , and the discovery of swastikas and racist slurs on dormitory doors at George Washington University remind us of the uncomfortable reality that racial and religious prejudice still exist.
November 10, 2007
Living with faith: The stories behind Muslim life at Wes
Wesleyan Argus - Middletown ,CT, USA
Muslim Student Association (MSA) secretary Noumaan Shamsi '10 estimates that there are roughly 35 to 40 Muslims on campus, with about 15 to 20 consistently ...
November 9, 2007
Food for thought
The Charlatan - Ottawa,Canada
With Soul Food, various student groups at Queen's, such as the Muslim Students Association, the Queen's Asian Focus and members of student government, ...
November 8, 2007
Fast-a-thon
UT The Daily Texan - Austin , TX,USA
By Katrina Perry The Muslim Students Association held their sixth annual Fast-a-Thon in Gregory Gymnasium. The Fast-a-thon attracts students, ...
What Drew Me to Islam: Student finds Islam through Rumi
Southern California InFocus - Anaheim ,CA, USA
Nuruddin Neal took his shahadah (proclamation of faith) in February of 2003 at the Muslim Students' Association at UCLA.
November 7, 2007
The great walls of Palestine
Chaffey Breeze (subscription) - Rancho Cucamonga ,CA, USA
Philosophy Assistant Professor Ryan Falcioni and ASCC representative Alaa Milbes, also of the Muslim Student Association, organized a presentation featuring ...
Muslim students host annual fasting event
UT The Daily Texan - Austin ,TX ,USA
By Jennifer Juranek The Muslim Students Association has a unique approach to fighting world hunger: fasting. Every year during the Muslim holy month of ...
November 6, 2007
Keeping the faith at Brown
The Brown Daily Herald - Providence ,RI, USA
... college campuses there is a lot of stigma involved in discussions about religion," said Noor Najeeb '09, president of the Muslim Students' Association. ...
Online Only: Muslim Student Association hosts "Peace ... not ...
The Temple News Online (subscription) - Philadelphia,PA,USA
It was organized by the Muslim Students Association, a student group on campus, which ran from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. Meaza Iyassu ,a head chair of Temple's MSA ...
The Daily Bruin - Students unite for Fast-a-thon
Students from throughout the campus are joining Muslim students who are observing Ramadan and fast from sunrise to sunset today in an all-day Fast-a-thon, ...
November 5, 2007
A room for all faiths to worship
The Heights (subscription) - Boston,MA,USA
... coordinator of the Muslim American Society (MAS) Boston Outreach, during his sermon for the Muslim Student Association's rededication ceremony for the ...
Canada:Muslim students still without permanent space
By muslimstoday
Muslim students at McGill are still without a formal prayer space, after being evicted from the basement of Peterson Hall in 2005. Sana Saeed, the external relations coordinator of the Muslim Students Association (MSA), explained that ...
November 1, 2007
Students Fast-a-Thon for Ramadan - Undefined Section
More than 250 students broke fast together at the Kimmel Center Thursday in NYU's second-annual Fast-A-Thon, which was held to coincide with the Muslim ...
Eid-al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan
Howard University The Hilltop (subscription) - Washington,DC,USA
BY ROYCE STRAHAN The Muslim Students Association (MSA) held their third annual event to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr at the Mecca. The event, which was held in the ...
October 30, 2007
Panel says Americans suffer from "Islamophobia," Muslims suffer ...
10/30/07 - In a lecture sponsored by the University of Rhode Island's Muslim Student Association, a panel of speakers said that poor relations between Americans and Muslims are due to faults from both sides.
Ramadan comes to an end for the MSA in the TSU
The Daily Titan - Fullerton,CA,USA
The Muslim Student Association celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, Thursday night in the Titan Student Union. ...
October 29, 2007
Showdown at Columbia: After Years Under Siege, Students Take On ...
The Indypendent - New York, NY,USA
The MSA announced a "Peace Not Prejudice Campaign." As national organizer Asma Rehman put it, "The MSA is trying to reclaim the discourse from the hands of ...
'Muslims in America' reviews historical events
Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID ,USA
The Muslim Student Association of Boise State University, in cooperation with the Islamic Speakers Bureau, sponsored Maskatia's presentation, which traced ...
A call to prayer, despite the rain
Daily Pennsylvanian - Philadelphia,PA,USA
During the Jummah, the MSA hosted the secretary general of the International Muslims Organization, Shaykh Faiz-ul-Aqtab Siddiqui, as the "khatib," or ...
Penn State Live - Peace Not Prejudice lectures sponsored by Muslim ...
The Penn State Muslim Student Association presents the 2007 Peace Not Prejudice Lecture Series held from Oct. 24 through 30, 2007, at the University Park ...
October 27, 2007
Out-of-the-Box Thinking by Muslim Students at Berkeley
By Riaz Haq(Riaz Haq)
Fortunately, however, the saner elements prevailed and MSA decided to respond by organizing " Peace, Not Prejudice" week on campus. "Peace, Not Prejudice" was joined by 30 other student groups and turned out to be a great success. ...
Purdue sees increase in Muslim population
Purdue Exponent - USA
The Islamic Center provides a place for students to pray and celebrate holidays, and MSA provides a means for students who share ideas to congregate. ...
October 26, 2007
An appeal to heart - and head
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
... for this year's event was an attempt to open dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims, said Khalil, a volunteer with the Muslim Students' Association. ...
Ramadan comes to an end for the MSA in the TSU
The Daily Titan - Fullerton,CA,USA
The Muslim Student Association celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, Thursday night in the Titan Student Union. ...
October 24, 2007
MSA preserves American ideals, deserves positive image
MSA Promoting 'Peace, Not Prejudice ' on Campus
The Emory Wheel
In this spirit of cooperation and learning, the Emory Muslim Students Association is launching a "Peace, Not Prejudice" campaign to be held the week of Oct. ...
Muslim Students Launch ‘Peace...Not Prejudice' Project
This month, more than 100 Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) across the country will hold a 'Peace...Not Prejudice' campaign, a project of MSA National, ...
Audience challenges Santorum address
The Daily Collegian Online - University Park,PA,USA
The week has been met with protest from the Muslim Student Association, who announced a " Peace Not Prejudice" seminar series to counter the movement. ...
October 23, 2007
Social Eid party celebrates finale of Ramadan with fun and games
Michigan Journal (subscription) - Detroit, MI,USA
This past Thursday, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a Social Eid Party in the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Fairlane Center. ...
Hijacking September 11th
By Abed Z. Bhuyan
My family and I live right outside Queens, some 20 miles from where the World Trade Center once stood. On Sept. 11, 2001, I could see the smoke from the towers and later, as the day progressed
October 22, 2007
MSA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
CU Columbia Spectator - New York,NY ,USA
Sayeed has been a part of the Muslim Students Association for 37 years, first as a member and now as the group's chaplain, a position he has held for about ...
October 21, 2007
Help make the world better
La Crosse Tribune - La Crosse,WI,USA
In keeping with these principles, the diversity organizations of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will organize and host "Peace, Not Prejudice Week" ...
Activities set for peace week at UW-L
La Crosse Tribune, WI - Oct 20, 2007
By Tribune staff Diversity organizations at UW-La Crosse have planned a series of activities Monday through Friday during Peace Not Prejudice Week to ...
October 20, 2007
Muslims meet to dispel myths
San Diego Union Tribune - United States
The discussion, Women in Islam, was part of a four-day series of events sponsored by the Muslim Student Association to dispel misperceptions about the faith ...
October 19, 2007
Stevenson students starve way to understanding
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
By Russell Lissau | Daily Herald Staff Stevenson High School senior Iulia Padeanu was a strong proponent of the campus' first Fast-A-Thon -- but she didn't ...
October 17, 2007
WPU Holds Fastathon to Celebrate Muslim Heritage
Pioneer Times - Wayne ,NJ, USA
The Muslim Students Association hosted a campus-wide Fast-A-Thon where more than 60 attendees were able to participate in the iftar, or breaking of fast for ...
Palomar College discussion aims to raise awareness about Islam
North County Times - Escondido,CA,USA
... jointly sponsored by Palomar and MiraCosta's chapters of the Muslim Student Association, which has more than 500 chapters at colleges and universities ...
'Fast your soul'
StateHornet.com - Sacramento,CA,USA
There were 200 other students who joined the Muslim Student Association's 6th annual Fast for a Day event held on Oct. 8 in Sacraento State's University ...
October 16, 2007
Iftar dinner breaks daily fast, and misconceptions
Lehigh University The Brown and White - Bethlehem,PA,USA
By Jessica Armbruster Hoping to resolve misconceptions about Islam, the Muslim Student Association held its annual Iftar dinner at Windish Hall on Oct. 3. ...
CP students observe Muslim holy month
nwitimes.com - Munster,IN,USA
BY CARMEN McCOLLUM CROWN POINT | The Crown Point High School Muslim Students Association celebrated Ramadan on Thursday with about 130 students and a dozen ...
Tolerance through laughter, comedy
Daily O'Collegian - Stillwater,OK,USA
The Muslim Student Association and SGA Multicultural Affairs committee sponsored the show. People who laugh together can't hate together. ...
WPU Holds Fastathon to Celebrate Muslim Heritage
Pioneer Times - Wayne,NJ,USA
The Muslim Students Association hosted a campus-wide Fast-A-Thon where more than 60 attendees were able to participate in the iftar, or breaking of fast for ...
October 14,2007
Heightened reflection
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
Before they would feast on Indian fare, members of the Muslim Students Association (MSA) had prayers to offer. In honor of Ramadan, the ninth month of the ...
District adds Ramadan to list of school holidays
Chicago Tribune - United States
For years, schools nationwide have quietly accommodated Muslim students on a case-by-case basis, providing places to pray, alternatives to sitting in the ...
October 13, 2007
Muslim or not, Iftar builds community
The Brandeis Hoot - West Orange,NJ,USA
Looking about the room, I soon found the reason as I watched a group of Muslim Student Association (MSA) members conducting evening prayers by the stage. ...
Interfaith fellowship shines at Iftar
Daily Colonial - Washington,DC,USA
By Samantha Barry The universal theme of light prevailed Wednesday evening as members of the Muslim Student Association and Jewish Student Association came ...
Some Muslim students celebrate the end of Ramadan miles from home
Daily O'Collegian - Stillwater,OK,USA
About 1000 Muslims, including about 400 students, live in Stillwater, said Nasrat Touqan, Muslim Student Association president. ...
Muslim students mark end of monthlong rite with three-day holiday
Daily Northwestern - Evanston,IL,USA
13 and ended Thursday at sunset, said Medill junior Hibah Yousuf, co-president of Muslim-cultural Students Association. Eid ul-Fitr , a three-day holiday ...
Ramadan fast ends Saturday
Observer Online - IN,USA
Priscilla Wong, assistant director administrator and campus coordinator at Campus Ministry, serves as a special advisor to the Muslim Students Association ...
October 12,2007
Month of Ramadan Brings Muslims On Campus Together in Celebration
The Student Life - Claremont,CA,USA
In support of Ramadan, the first annual 'Fastathon' was also held by the Muslim Student Association (MSA). It encouraged all students to go without food and ...
George Washington Students Unite After Fake Anti-Muslim Fliers Are ...
Diverse - Fairfax,VA,USA
Sponsored by both the Jewish Student Association and the Muslim Students' Association, the event sought to bring communities of all backgrounds together for ...
Fast-a-thon 'amazing'
Arizona Daily Wildcat - Tucson,AZ,USA
The UA Muslim Students Association pulled in $1500 for the Tucson Community Food Bank last night at the club's fifth annual Fast-a-thon. ...
October 11, 2007
CHARITY GIVES COMMUNITY A LIFT
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando, FL,USA
Hamidullah, 49, also works with students from the University of Central Florida and Valencia Community College who are involved with Project Downtown, ...
October 10, 2007
For Muslims, 'a spirtual cleansing'
Diamondback Online - College Park,MD,USA
Once the last prayer ended and the sun set, Styrofoam plates laden with rice, potatoes and chickpeas, donated by members of the Muslim Students' Association ...
This Ramadan, trying a fast
NYU Washington Square News - New York,NY,USA
Last year I was asked to fast for a day and write about the annual Fast-a-thon that the Islamic Center hosts to raise money for various causes. ...
Students Build on National Ramadan Fast-a-thon Founded by UT Group
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville was founded in 1794 and was designated the state land-grant institution in 1879. The University now has nearly 26000 ...
Rina Thomas | Fasting for New Orleans
Daily Pennsylvanian - Philadelphia,PA,USA
When I first heard about the Muslim Students Association's Fast-a-Thon, I thought it was a bizarre attempt to be original. But it's actually an effective ...
Iftar draws record crowd
GW Hatchet (subscription) - Washington,DC,USA
The Muslim Students' Association, the Jewish Student Association and former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg planned the first annual GW ...
Leaders: Addressing prejudice after controversy
GW Hatchet (subscription) - Washington,DC,USA
The writers are Azra Ali Hyder, president of the GW Muslim Students' Association, Deena Elmaghrabi, vice' president of GW Muslim Students' Association, ...
October 9, 2007
Students of Many Religions Unite to Break Interfaith Fast for Peace
CU Columbia Spectator - New York,NY,USA
The Muslim Students Association, Columbia Episcopalians, Hindu Students Organization, United Students of Color Council, Student Organization of Latinos, ...
Students fast to spread awareness of hunger
San Luis Obispo Tribune - San Luis Obispo,CA,USA
The Cal Poly Muslim Students Association held a fast Monday to raise money for an international relief organization. Thuraya Elmuradi, at bottom, ...
Students fast for charity
Chicago Maroon - Chicago,IL,USA
The Fast-a-thon, which invites Muslims and non-Muslims to take part, asks participants to pledge contributions to the Chicago Food Depository. ...
Muslims observe Ramadan by fasting, prayer
The UCLA Daily Bruin - Los Angeles,CA,USA
On Tuesday, the Muslim Student Association will host Fast-a-thon, an event that invites non-Muslim students to experience a day of fasting. ...
Ramadan banquet held
smudailycampus.com - Dallas,TX,USA
The banquet marked the end of the organization's Fast-a-Thon, which raised over $10000 for UNICEF's assistance in Darfur. "The event was a good way to raise ...
October 8, 2007
Fast-A-Thon draws students of all beliefs
Daily - University of Washington - Seattle,WA,USA
By Arla Shephard More than 350 students went hungry Friday in a show of support for the Muslim Student Association's (MSA) annual Fast-A-Thon. ...
Event connects campus faiths
UNLV The Rebel Yell - Las Vegas,NV,USA
By Cesar Morales, Staff Writer The first annual Muslim Students Association Interfaith Iftar, or dinner, delivered what even the most verbose talk shows ...
Hundreds fast to benefit hurricane victims
Daily Pennsylvanian - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Over 400 participants fasted from sunrise to sundown on Saturday at the annual Muslim Student Association Fast-a-Thon to benefit victims of Hurricane ...
Fast 4-A-Day open to everyone during Ramadan
The California Aggie Online - Davis,CA,USA
... things that aren't permissible like lying, cheating and backstabbing, you have so much to gain," said Tony Rodriguez, Muslim Student Association member. ...
Pledging hunger
Stanford Daily - Palo Alto,CA,USA
A panel of six Muslim students explained the personal and spiritual significance of Ramadan to an audience of almost 300. Matt Ybarra '08, while not a ...
October 4, 2007
500 non-Muslim students participate in culture
University Daily Kansan - Lawrence,KS,USA
The Muslim Student Association broke their fast with 500 non-Muslim students last night. The students shared a meal with the association after abstaining ...
Ramadan Fosters Community Interaction on US College Campuses
US Department of State - Washington ,DC, USA
Students from Georgetown University in Washington told USINFO they were pleasantly surprised to find an energetic Muslim Students' Association (MSA) on ...
October 3, 2007
Jews, Muslims celebrate together
Montreal Gazette - Montreal,Quebec,Canada
The meal was organized by the Jewish students organization Hillel and the Muslim Students Association at McGill University. Held at Hillel's Stanley St. ...
Ramadan Fast-a-thon raises money, awareness
Tennessee Journalist - Knoxville,TN,USA
Adnan Khan, president of the UT Muslim Student Association The event also raises money for the Love Kitchen, an organization that provides food and clothing ...
Bronx schools helping Muslim students during Ramadan
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
For Bronx Science junior Faisal Qayum, 16, a member of the school's Muslim Student Association, having the Eid off would assure that he does not miss class, ...
Hungry for awareness
University Daily Kansan - Lawrence,KS,USA
The Muslim Student Association will hold it's annual Fast-A-Thon Wednesday. The event will raise money for the Lawrence Community Shelter. ...
October 1, 2007
MSA and Hillel celebrate holidays through charity
N.C. State University Technician Online - Raleigh,NC,USA
President of the Muslim Student Association Sarah Oraby, a senior in biomedical engineering, said her group will be hosting one such event Oct. 2 on Harris ...
Students to Protest Racism in Walkout
CU Columbia Spectator - New York City,NY,USA
Organizers say they expect students from a wide range of campus groups, including the Black Students Association, Muslim Students Association, ...
Davidson College Fast-A-Thon 2007
WSOCtv.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
The Ramadan Fast-a-thon; a national movement wherein students from the Muslim Student Association try to persuade non-Muslim students to fast for one day ...
Students fast to benefit charity
The UTD Mercury - Richardson,TX,USA
UTD's Muslim Student Association (MSA) is inviting students and faculty to pledge a day of fasting for Ramadan Oct. 1 to raise funds for Doctors Without ...
Hillel hosts meal for Muslim students
Sidelines Online (subscription) - Murfreesboro,TN,USA
27, The Jewish Association, also known as Hillel, provided a meal for the Muslim students on behalf of their daytime fasting break. ...
The Devil In Me (click on "Full Episode" on the left side)
Sam Slaven is an Iraq War veteran who came home from the War plagued by feelings of hate and anger toward Muslims. This American Life producer Lisa Pollak tells the story of the unusual action Sam took to change himself, and the Muslim students who helped him do it. (34 minutes)
September 29, 2007
Ramadan Fast-A-Thon increases participation, raises money
Flyer News - Dayton,OH,USA
For days, the members of the UD Muslim Student Association (MSA) sat in the KU cafeteria during lunchtime without so much as a bottle of water in front of ...
Chaplain's calling helps Muslims
Boston Globe - United States
Interning as an adviser to the university's Muslim Student Association before her appointment as chaplain last month, Hosein was present for the ruckus ...
Spirituality alive on campus
The News Journal - Wilmington,DE,USA
The Muslim Students Association this year is organizing regular Friday afternoon prayers in a room at one of UD's student centers. ...
A Message of Peace
Mount Vernon Gazette - VA,USA
West Potomac senior Marriam Khan, vice president of the Muslim Student Association, said students created the group because "it was a way to unite people ...
Auburn Students Fast for Good Cause
WSFA - Montgomery,AL,USA
Last year around 150 students fasted raising more than one thousand dollars. The fast is sponsored by the Auburn Muslim Student Association which is ...
September 28, 2007
Muslim Student Association holds Ramadan Dinner
NDSU The Spectrum - Grand Forks,ND,USA
By Nataleeya Baruwa The NDSU Muslim Student Association hosted a Ramadan dinner Wednesday at the only mosque in the Fargo-Moorhead area. ...
Chaplain speaks against Guantanamo Bay
Ball State Daily News - Muncie,IN,USA
Muslim Student Association, said Yee's visit was sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, the Asian-American Student Association, the Ball State Center ...
Teens fast for Ramadan
News & Observer - Raleigh,NC,USA
The eldest of five children and the president of her school's Muslim Student Association, Ranya said the monthlong fast of Ramadan is her favorite time of ...
September 25, 2007
Spotlight on Muslim Student Association
Guardian - Dayton, OH,USA
For every denomination there seems to be a student organization devoted to them, and for Muslims, that organization is the Muslim Student Association. ...
Student groups celebrate diversity
Virginia Tech Collegiate Times Online Edition - Blacksburg, VA, USA
The celebration wrapped up with "Muslim Experience" by the Muslim Student Association and a salsa dance by Salsa Tech. The multicultural program shared the ...
Ramadan Fast-A-Thon increases participation, raises money
Flyer News - Dayton, OH,USA
For days, the members of the UD Muslim Student Association (MSA) sat in the KU cafeteria during lunchtime without so much as a bottle of water in front of ...
September 23, 2007
Religious rebirth
University of Colorado The Campus Press - Boulder,CO,USA
The Muslim Student Association at CU finds itself in a progressive state with a woman as president. Kelly Brewer, MSA's president, stands out not only in ...
Fast-A-Thon aims to help the hungry
Opelika Auburn News - Opelika,AL,USA
They will be participating in the annual Fast-A-Thon, sponsored by the AU Muslim Students' Association and Multicultural Center. Muslim students are used to ...
September 21, 2007
Prayers, fasting mark Ramadan observances
The Sophian - Northampton,MA,USA
For those looking for a bigger get-together, members of the UMass Muslim Student Association will host celebrations for Eid ul-Fitr, a three-day holiday ...
Students benefit from free meals during holy month
The Charlatan - Ottawa,Canada
... students at Carleton can take advantage of free meals offered by the Muslim Students' Association (MSA) to help students break their fasts on campus. ...
September 20, 2007
Muslim students invite others to embrace culture
Beacon Newspaper (subscription) - Miami,FL,USA
FIU's Muslim Student Association, which gives Muslim students the chance to connect with one another on campus and reach out to the community, ...
September 19, 2007
Muslim holy month begins
The Spartan Daily - San Jose,CA,USA
Amir-Ebrahimi is the president of the Muslim Students Association. He talked about wanting to improve herself during Ramadan. ...
War Stories
Free Times - Columbia,SC,USA
Ahmed Ali, president of the USC Muslim Students Association, said Salee's story also had an impact on him and many other USC students. ...
Going hungry to defeat hunger
The Daily Utah Chronicle - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
The event, sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, was held in conjunction with the Islamic month of Ramadan, which began Sept. 13. ...
September 14, 2007
Students Come to Honor Sixth Anniversary
University of Hartford Informer (subscription) - West Hartford,CT,USA
Saad Arrabi, the President of the Muslim Students Association, shared an excerpt from the Koran with students. Xani Pollakoff, a representative from Hillel ...
Students say Interfaith Council event highlights diversity
Colgate University News & Events - Hamilton,NY,USA
... Hindu Student Association, University Church, Colgate Jewish Union, Buddhist Students, and Muslim Student Association spoke with students about their ...
September 13, 2007
Different faiths share start of yearly holy days
UT The Daily Texan - Austin,TX,USA
Created by the national chapter of the Muslim Students Association, the Fast-a-Thon inspired students to help the community with the motto "Get Hungry for ...
Welcoming Ramadan
Swarthmore College The Phoenix Online - PA, United States
Swarthmore's small but close-knit Muslim Students Association works to help those observing Ramadan. The MSA is highly supportive during the month since ...
MSU Muslims host charity 'Fast-A-Thon' for Ramadan
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal - Tupelo,MS,USA
In observance of the beginning of holy month of Ramadan, the MSU Muslim Student Association is asking students and community members to do just that: Fast ...
September 12, 2007
Jewish, Muslim holy days coincide
Las Cruces Sun-News - Las Cruces,NM,USA
Waleed Alkohlani, president of the Muslim Student Association at New Mexico State University, agreed that the timing could be used for a positive message. ...
Students observe religious holidays this week
Indiana Statesman - IN,USA
Farooq Al Tameemy, publicity coordinator of ISU's Muslim Student Association, said Muslims use this time to attain a closer connection with Allah. ...
Jews, Muslims observing holiest days at same time
Tucson Citizen - Tucson,AZ,USA
Muslim students at the University of Arizona are again planning to raise money for the Community Food Bank sometime during Ramadan, according to the Muslim ...
