As Salaam Alaikum,

Homecoming weekend starts TOMORROW!! We are so excited about the events hosted by CML this weekend, and it all starts with Jum’ah led by a visiting alum. Then we'll be going on a private tour of the Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center. Friday night, be sure to come meet, greet and eat with us from 7-9 pm. There will be lots of energy in the air, inspiring conversations among the alumni and seniors, and plenty of fun and opportunity to enjoy one another's company. Bright and early Sunday, we’ll pray Fajr together in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and then come back over to the CML to devour a delicious meal prepared by chef Joshua Salaam. Come to one or many! RSVP at bit.ly/cmlhomecoming . See you soon!

May Allah continue to shower His blessings on you,
Imam Waheed
Program Associate
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY (10/11): WEEKLY JUM'AH
WHERE: Duke Wellness Center, Rooms 148-149
WHEN : 1pm-1:30pm
WHO: Aamir Azhar '18
TOPIC : Finding Peace and Simplicity Amidst Stress and Chaos

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 .
MONDAY (10/14): MONDAY QUR'AN READING
WHERE: BC Prayer Room
WHEN : 6pm-7pm

Last week's Quran and Discussion events were cancelled due to Fall break! We're back this week, so 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. ** Please note: From this week onwards, the Qur'an Reading will take place in the BC Prayer Room.
WEDNESDAY (10/16): KITABCONNECT
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 32 - verse 74 ). This group will explore the meaning of the Qur’anic verses seeking inspiration and practical guidance for life.
THURSDAY (10/17): BLACK MUSLIM TALK SPACE
Join us for the first official convening of Black Muslim Talk Space. BMTS is an intimate reflection space for those at the intersections of Black & Muslim identities. Stop by to meet other students, eat dinner, and discuss what YOU want out of Black Muslim Talk Space this year!
SATURDAY (10/19): RESEARCH-BASED ADVOCACY TOWN HALL
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.
SATURDAY (10/26): AFTERNOON TEA AT THE CML
WHERE : CML
WHEN : 4pm-6pm

The CML is excited to be hosting first-year students and their families during First-Year Family Weekend this fall! All current students are welcome to attend our afternoon tea event with students and their families.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE CML IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Samaiyah's office at the Center for Muslim Life is getting a new ceiling! Because of this, access to her office and the prayer room (musalla) is still prohibited. We have brought prayer rugs and some sheets into the main room for folks who'd like to pray either in the main room or the game room, and we will let you know when her office and the musalla will be open again!
CML KITCHEN RULES & REMINDERS
All unmarked food in the fridge will be cleared out of the CML fridge on Friday afternoons.

Please do remember to wash, dry and put away dishes that are used.

Please label all food that you leave in the fridge and do not eat any food in the fridge that does not belong to you.

Thank you!
MSA EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MSA FRIDAYS: POETRY SLAM PRELIM
WHERE : Social Sciences 139
WHEN : 7pm

The College Union Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI) is a slam poetry competition that gathers collegiate slam teams from around the world and provides opportunities to develop as a poet, network, and gain exposure to the intricacies of spoken word poetry and performance.

CUPSI is hosted by The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) and is held for four days every Spring at a different university. Duke has been to CUPSI for the past 6 years. Last year, we placed 7th overall (out of 58) and finished with two 1st places and a 2nd place in semifinals.

Here are the rules and guidelines: Click here for rules and guidelines!

Here is the sign up form for participating in the prelim. Click here to sign up to participate!
MSA BIG/LITTLE MENTORSHIP SIGN-UP
MSA is launching our Big/Little Mentorship Program! This program gives freshmen and upperclassmen (as well as graduate students) the chance to receive mentorship or mentor your fellow peers!

Please fill out the form below by Sunday, October 13th, at 11:59pm so you can be matched with a big or little.


Our big/little reveal event will be Friday, October 18th. Stay tuned!
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY
APPLY TO BE A PART OF THE FAC BOARD DUE 10/13: Are you a current Sophomore who is passionate about positively impacting the new student experience and interested in the FAC Board role? If so, apply to the FAC Board today! Applications due Sunday, October 13 at 11:59pm. Click here to apply.Please email the FAC Program Co-Chairs (Antonia Young & Andrew Kellogg Peeler) at facboard@duke.edu or FAC Program Advisor (Nicole Ponticorvo) at nsp18@duke.edu with any questions.

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 .
Applications are due Friday, Oct 18th ! Link to the application can be found here:  https://bit.ly/2kuSzp3

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.
For program details and to apply, please visit GEP website: https://sites.duke.edu/globalengagement/ . The application is due Monday, November 4, 2019 .
Please contact Ling Jin ( ling.jin@duke.edu ) if you have any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FRIDAY (10/11): MUNNI BEGUM GHAZAL AND QAWWALI at Hanes Art Center Auditorium, UNC Chapel Hill. 8pm. Click here for more info.

TUESDAY (10/15): FREE FLU SHOTS at Sanford 223. 10am-2pm. Click here for more info and other dates.

TUESDAY (10/15): ILLUSTRATED TALK AND SLIDE SHOW: AHMAD AL-BAZZ at Center for Documentary Studies Auditorium. 7pm. Click here to learn more about Palestinian video-journalist, photographer, and documentary filmmaker, Ahmad Al-Bazz.

WEDNESDAY (10/16) and THURSDAY (10/17): GLASS BLOWING IN THE MEDITATION GARDEN at the Student Wellness Center. 10am-5pm. Click here for more info.

THURSDAY (10/17): CSGD P.R.I.D.E TRAINING at CSGD. 5pm-8:30pm. Click here to register .

THURSDAY (10/17): TAROT FOR TRANSFORMATION at CMA Wekit (formerly CMA Annex). 6:45pm-8:30pm.

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