As salaamu alaikum everyone,
 
I am sending this message from home, because, as you all know, we are on social distancing status here at the office as well. I hope everyone is doing well in this unfamiliar territory we are now living in. I must be honest and say that all the news updates, email messages, funny but daunting memes, and just general morale of everyone right now is QUITE stressful. 

So what I am doing to keep a level head and not let the anxiety of this unknown situation get to me is exercise. Two years ago, I started a fitness journey I had never been on before and have now learned through this that exercise really does help you boost your mood. So, take some time to take a short walk or turn on a YouTube video for a few minutes and just get the blood pumping. You will be amazed what it does for your mood. Also remember we here at the CML are always available to you whether by phone email or Zoom meetings. Keep your head up ya’ll we are going to get through this together!!! Be safe in these Corona Streets!
 
Peace and Blessings,
Samaiyah
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY (3/20): WEEKLY "JUM'AH"
WHERE: ZOOM, meeting code 652821939
WHEN : 1pm-1:30pm EST
WHO: Joshua Salaam
TOPIC : This is What Taqwa Looks Like
WEDNESDAY (3/25): KITABCONNECT
WHERE: ZOOM, meeting code 708824667
WHEN : 6pm-7:30pm EST

Join Brother Joshua for a discussion of the current coronavirus pandemic. Find a verse from the Qur'an that YOU think connects to the current situation and join for a conversation about it.
THURSDAY (4/2): BEEN HERE, STILL HERE TRAINING
WHERE: ZOOM, code will be sent out to participants
WHEN : 5pm-7pm EST

If you signed up for the Been Here, Still Here training this April, we are STILL planning on conducting the training using ZOOM. Contact Maryam at ma321@duke.edu with any questions in the meantime.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE ARE STARTING A "BOOK" CLUB!
The CML is starting a social justice virtual "book" club! If you are interested in attending a virtual book club with Maryam from the CML, fill out the form below.

We will be reading chapters from books, novels, articles, watching videos or movies, and taking turns relating different social justice themes with our varied experiences as Muslims.

Click the link below to register and submit some ideas for topics you'd like to discuss! The book club will not begin until Monday, March 30th.
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY
VIRTUAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
Koru Meditation and Moments of Mindfulness are virtual! Continue practicing mindfulness and meditation from the comfort of your home.
Yoga with DuWell is now online as well!

STAY FOCUSED
Click here for some tips to stay focused while studying at home, from Duke Kunshun University.

ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER IS NOW ONLINE
The Academic Resource Center is now offering resources online. Click here for a link of to the Student Guide for Learning Online . ARC is launching a new platform called Student Connect , to help students connect to their classmates. Click here for more information at the ARC website.
SUBMIT AN EVENT OR ANNOUNCEMENT
To submit an event or announcement to be considered for the CML Weekly Newsletter, please fill out this form by Wednesdays at 11:59pm . Newsletters are sent Thursday evenings.
STAY CONNECTED
Click to join our undergraduate and graduate/professional student text reminder groups!