As salaamu alaikum Everyone,
I hope everyone is doing well as this unprecedented school year gets closer and closer to LDOC. I know this semester hasn’t turned out as we expected, but I know you all have worked hard this year and deserve all the accolades for all you have done despite how things have gone. I wanted to take a moment to give a special message to the folks who are completing their time here at Duke this Spring.
I came in with the undergraduate class of 2020 and have lovingly been calling this my senior year because I feel such a connection to you all. I have also felt a huge sense of loss realizing that I wouldn’t be able to physically celebrate with you this very amazing and
huge
accomplishment. You all were my introduction to working in higher education and ultimately changed my view on how I will further my career. Each of you - who I have spoken to, spent time with, sat with, or even ordered food for - mean a lot to me and your accomplishments on this journey deserve honoring. I know things are uncertain at this moment but one thing I know for certain is that
you,
the class of 2020
, are an amazing group and have a promising future ahead of you
.
And to EVERYONE keep your heads up, take things day to day and know you are cared for by me and the rest of the CML staff.
Peace & Blessings,
Samaiyah
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FRIDAY (4/17): WEEKLY "JUM'AH"
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WHEN
: 1pm-1:30pm EST
WHO:
Brother Joshua
TOPIC
: Allah: Lord of Everything
*For all you joined last week, apologies from BroJo for accidentally cutting short the ZOOM social hour. We are all still getting acquainted with ZOOM buttons and features!
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MONDAY (4/20): SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB
with MARYAM
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WHERE:
on ZOOM
WHEN
: 4pm-5:30pm EST
Join Maryam for a weekly book club to talk about different social justice topics. Next week, we will discuss transformative and restorative justice.
You must register
at this link
in order to receive the book club materials from Maryam.
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TUESDAY (4/21): MUHAMMAD: THE IDEAL MUSLIM with IMAM WAHEED
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WHEN
: 6pm-7pm EST
Join Imam Waheed to study the life of the Prophet.
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WEDNESDAY (4/22): KITABCONNECT with BROJO
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WHEN
: 6pm-7:30pm EST
Join Brother Joshua for a special discussion with guest speakers on God, hope & fear.
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THURSDAY (4/23): HEAVENLY BAKES with SAMAIYAH
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WHEN
: 12pm-1pm EST
Baking is one of Samaiyah's favorite relaxation methods. Join her in this LAST installment of baking tips and recipes!
Next week's recipe is CINNAMON ROLL CAKE. If you want to bake along, see the ingredients and approximations of how much is needed above!
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The CML is excited to announce our nightly, Monday-Friday programming for Ramadan. Please feel free to share with your networks! All are welcome.
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LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOING
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If you have participated in any of our programming since campus has been closed, please take
30 SECONDS to let us know how our virtual communications and programming has impacted YOU during this time. Please also let us know if you have ideas for programming we're not doing that you'd like to see!
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CALL FOR #CLASSOF2020 ART SUBMISSIONS:
The sweeping onset of COVID-19 has brought about many sudden changes. These changes have occurred at the expense of your final weeks on campus. As we continue to process and heal, DuWell would like to create a communal space for seniors to share their thoughts, feelings, and sentiments regarding this unique chapter of their lives.
All submissions can be submitted via
Qualtrics
. Extended Deadline: April 20, 2020
DANCING ALONE TOGETHER ONLINE DANCE CLASSES
:
Whether you are a dancer or someone looking to get moving in a new way, check out this great resource for online dance classes! Staying active at home is important for your physical and mental health. For more information, click
here
.
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Durham Neighbors Free Lunch Initiative
The Durham Neighbors Free Lunch Initiative seeks to provide healthy, accessible meals for anyone who is food insecure, with a focus on Durham Public Schools students, our homeless population, and workers who have been laid off in relation to COVID-19.
Durham Artist Relief Fund NorthStar Church of the Arts has created a fundraising campaign intended to assist musicians, dancers, visual artists, actors, filmmakers and more whose livelihoods are deeply affected by event cancellations. Funds donated here go directly to artists and arts presenters in Durham who have been financially impacted by cancellations due to COVID-19, with priority given to to BIPOC artists, transgender and nonbinary artists, and disabled artists.
VOLUNTEER
:
Exchange Family Center
Exchange Family Center is seeking a volunteer with video editing experience to compile a short video highlighting the organization's work to support children and families.
Code The Dream
Code the Dream is seeking a volunteer with graphic design and data translation skills to create accessible documents communicating organizational data and information.
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4/17, 11:30am, IHOUSE VIRTUAL BRUNCH:
This Friday, Duke University Student Health Director of Nutrition Services, Franca Alphin, and Clinician, Toni Apadula will share some tips, insights, and recommendations about eating well during this time of a health crisis. Brunch will be followed by breakout sessions for more intimate conversations. To join, click
here
.
Zoom Meeting ID: 934-992-704
4/17, 1pm-2pm, NAVIGATING LONELINESS AND SOLITUDE DURING THE PANDEMIC:
This virtual support workshop is intended to help students stay connected to the campus community but also to give them a space to discuss how they are experiencing the pandemic. It will give students the opportunity to learn more about how to navigate solitude and deal with feelings of loneliness. To register, click
here
.
Zoom: Registration Required for Link
4/20, 4pm, YOGA: Focus on your mind-body connection through physical poses, controlled breathing, and relaxation. To learn more, click
here.
Zoom Meeting ID: 522-683-8410
4/21, 12pm, DUKE ARTS TALKS FEATURING SUJAL MANOHAR:
As a double major in Neuroscience and Visual Arts, senior Sujal Manohar doesn't view her interests as mutually exclusive. She is especially interested in using the arts to better understand health conditions. This year, Sujal conducted several interviews with the Duke community about mental health experiences and created artwork based on these conversations for her Visual Arts Honors Thesis. Join
Zoom
to learn more about her project.
Zoom Meeting ID: 632-534-523
4/21, 3:30pm, COVID-19 VIRTUAL SUPPORT FORUM:
Are you a student being directly impacted by COVID-19 through family or friends on the frontlines of service or that are sick? Join this Zoom forum with CAPS to talk through the stress, fear, and other difficult emotions that COVID-19 has brought into our lives. To join, click
here
.
Zoom Meeting ID: 440-191-778
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fill out this form
by Wednesdays at 11:59pm
. Newsletters are sent Thursday evenings.
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