Salaam y'all,
We've got a couple exciting announcements this week: first, I'm pumped that we are ready to launch our CML training, titled "Been Here, Still Here: Muslims and Islamophobia 101." We will be offering two training sessions this fall and will insha'Allah be offering more next term and beyond. Read more under NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS below!
I also want to highlight Joshua's message below, reminding you all that the CML is a space that is meant to serve you all! We understand that a myriad of issues and events impact Muslim communities on campus and beyond, and we want to encourage all of you to consider the ways that our physical space, at 406 Swift Ave, can be used as a space of healing, organizing, and learning. Read more under NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS below.
Finally, I'm still new here, and I haven't had the opportunity to get to know the vast majority of you! I'd love to meet and chat, and hear your ideas about how the CML can be a better resource for you. Visit
bit.ly/meetmar to set up a meeting!
Take care,
Maryam 'Mar' Arain
Student Development Coordinator
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FRIDAY (10/18): WEEKLY JUM'AH
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WHERE:
Duke Wellness Center, Rooms 148-149
WHEN
: 1pm-1:30pm
WHO:
Ahmad Hareedy
TOPIC
: Standing Against Injustice: Said Ibn Jubair - Part 1
Please note
: For those who are not able to make the main 1pm Jum'ah time, there will be a shorter jum'ah from 12:15-12:30pm in Wellness Rooms 148/149. If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please
email Brother Joshua
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SATURDAY (10/19): RESEARCH-BASED ADVOCACY TOWN HALL
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WHERE
: Schiciano Auditorium, Fitzpatrick Building
WHEN
: 7pm
Duke Graduate and Professional Student Council presents a town hall with Dr. Abbas Barzegar from the national advocacy organization Council on American-Islamic Relations, speaking and answering questions about CAIR's research-based advocacy. He will share the organization's work on federal-level litigation related to criminal justice and government surveillance, as well as their discoveries about funding and support for hate groups that have national and international support networks. This event is co-sponsored by Duke CML and the Asian American and Diaspora Studies Department.
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MONDAY (10/21): MONDAY QUR'AN READING
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WHERE:
BC Prayer Room
WHEN
: 6pm-7pm
Come listen or join in as the Qur’an is read in Arabic. Participants sit in a circle reading one or three verses at a time. Students are able to practice and improve their recitation. All levels of reading are welcome and supported.
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WEDNESDAY (10/23): KITABCONNECT
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WHERE:
CML, 406 Swift Ave
WHEN
: 6:30pm-8pm
This is an open discussion that follows the passages read on Monday (which will be
Surah 18, verse 99 - Surah 19, verse 58
). This group will explore the meaning of the Qur’anic verses seeking inspiration and practical guidance for life.
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SATURDAY (10/26): AFTERNOON TEA AT THE CML
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WHERE
: CML
WHEN
: 4pm-6pm
Come sip on spiced Somali shaah, Persian black tea, or any of an array of herbal tisanes! The CML is excited to host afternoon tea for first-year students and their families during First-Year Family Weekend this fall. This event will feature a panel of Muslim students who will share their experiences about being Muslim at Duke. Come for bean pie and baklava, stay for conversation!
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SUNDAY (10/27): GRADUATE STUDENT GATHERING: HALAL-OWEEN
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WHERE
: CML
WHEN
: 2pm-4pm
For this month's Graduate Student Gathering, join the CML and the Graduate Muslim Student Association for a fun "Halal"-oween afternoon at the Center for Muslim Life. We will have pumpkins and craft supplies to make spooky pumpkins. Kids and kids at heart (adults of all ages) are welcome to participate in the pumpkin decorating contest. The most creative pumpkins will win a prize! Snacks will be provided.
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TUESDAY (11/5): PIZZA WITH RAFIQ BHATIA
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WHERE
: CML
WHEN
: 6:30pm - 8pm
Stop by the CML for pizza and conversation with visiting musician Rafiq Bhatia. Rafiq is an experimental jazz guitarist, composer and member of indie band Son Lux. who grew up in Cary, NC. You can read more about Rafiq and his work
here or read this NYTimes article about his album
Breaking English
here. Thanks to Duke Performances for making sure our students have the opportunity to meet with Rafiq for intimate conversation!
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CML IS OPEN SPACE FOR ALL
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There is so much pain and suffering in the world. Every day we hear about atrocities in Syria, Turkey, Kashmir, Palestine and so many more places that students, faculty and staff call home. In addition, right here in America we fear mass shootings, immigrant babies dying in detention centers, political turmoil and an ongoing effort to convince people that Black Lives Matter.
The Center for Muslim Life (CML) is a space for you. We are reaching out to let students know that the CML can be reserved and used by students as a safe place to discuss, share or vent about current events that are affecting you. Please contact our office if you need any help arranging an event or a discussion. There is no minimum number of students needed to have an event. One, two, three or 30 people will have equal access to the space. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting Duke students during these challenging times.
Chaplain Joshua
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BEEN HERE, STILL HERE TRAINING LAUNCH
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We are so excited to be launching a training schedule for
Been Here, Still Here: Muslims and Islamophobia 101. This term, we are offering two opportunities for folks to sign up to attend: Nov 14th from 6pm-8pm or Nov 20th from 11am-1pm.
Please pass along the information to any and all who may be interested! You MUST register
here to attend.
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CML CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE!
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Construction at the CML is complete! Samaiyah's office has a brand-new ceiling. Hurray! Our prayer room (musalla) is now reopened and ready to be used so feel free to stop by whenever.
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MSA EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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MSA FRIDAYS: BIG/LITTLE REVEAL AND HALAL S'MORES
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WHERE
: CML
WHEN
: 7pm - 10pm
Come out to the CML to find out who your MSA big/little is! There will be fun activities and s'mores,so come even if you don't have a big or little!
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FEED YOUR SOUL APPLICATION DUE 10/18:
Feed Your Soul is a weekend retreat for female-identified undergraduate students looking to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of life on campus. This retreat brought to you by UCAE Student Engagement, Involvement and the Penny Pilgram George Women's Leadership Initiative offers students a chance to refocus and recommit to their wellness and self-care by connecting with peers and meeting local female leaders and entrepreneurs who will share their best tips and tricks for stress management and self-love.
Please direct questions to
tlb57@duke.edu
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APPLY FOR I-HOUSE'S GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM DUE 11/4:
GEP is a semester-long service learning program, providing domestic students with opportunities to interact with international students and scholars at Duke as a way to foster exposure and engagement with the diverse populations at Duke. Selected students will be involved in International House program activities for a semester and receive training on intercultural awareness and communication as well as career and leadership development. Upon successful completion of the program, students will get a completion certificate endorsed by the International House and the Career Center, which can be used to strengthen their resume.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
FRIDAY (10/18): PALESTINE SOLIDARITY WEEK KEYNOTE ADDRESS W/ DR. RABAB ABDULHADI
at Social Sciences 111. 6pm-8pm. Click
here
for more info.
FRIDAY (10/18): THE ETHICS OF NOW WITH TAYARI JONES
at Durham Arts Council. 7pm. Click
here
for more info.
SATURDAY (10/19): CIRCLE UP! BUILDING RESTORATIVE COMMUNITIES TRAINING
at
DuWell Room 144.
9:30am-4pm. Breakfast and Lunch provided. Click
here
to register.
SATURDAY (10/19) - SUNDAY (10/20) : ULTIMATE SLUMBER PARTY
at Duke Women's Center. 7pm-10am. Breakfast and Lunch provided. Click
here
to sign up.
TUESDAY (10/22): CSGD'S LAVENDER POTLUCK
at LGBTQ Center of Durham. 7pm - 9pm.
WEDNESDAY (10/23): WIND DOWN WEDNESDAYS: FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION OF HABLA WOMEN
at Duke Women's Center. 6pm-7:30pm.
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SUBMIT AN EVENT OR ANNOUNCEMENT
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To submit an event or announcement to be considered for the CML Weekly Newsletter, please
fill out this form
out by Wednesdays at 11:59pm. Newsletters are sent Thursday evenings, but only include non-CML-affiliated events for the upcoming week.
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