Welcome New Students!
August 9th, 2008

The MSA would like to welcome all the incoming students for the class of 2012. In coordination with the College of Office programming, we have a comprehensive list of information available in the new student section.Also, please be sure to look at the Ramadan Flier and feel free to contact any members of the board listed in the contacts section.

Barbeque this Friday
June 4th, 2008

The MSA will be holding a BBQ insha'allah this coming Friday at 2pm at the Point. We will be serving lots of food (much of it grilled) as a farewell for the graduating seniors and also provide an opportunity for Muslims to come together before finals week.

We look like for all of you to come, enjoy the food, the weather, and each other's company. If you have any questions, please contact nadiai@uchicago.edu

The point is across the street from the Shoreland. Its called the Promotory Point on the map. It the piece of land that juts into Lake Michigan on the east.
http://maps.uchicago.edu/hydepark.shtml

Fajr at the Point and Reading Period BBQ
May 24th, 2008

Insha'allah we will be praying Fajr at the point on May 30th, 2008 (Friday of 9th week). We would like everyone to join us for salah, food, and watching the sun rise over the lake. Please contact Nadia Ismail for more information or if you would like a ride at nadiai@uchicago.edu

Also, insha'allah, the MSA will be hosting a goodbye BBQ at the point as a goodbye for graduating seniors. It will be on June 6th (Friday during reading period). More details to come soon.

Community Service Trip for Spring
May 12th, 2008

MSA needs volunteers! On Sunday, June 1, we will be going to CircEsteem, a organization that builds self-esteem in children by training them in circus arts. The basic plan for the day is to clean up the practice area with the kids, and afterwards we will have the opportunity to learn a few circus acts from the kids themselves!

Volunteers will meet at 9:15 am at the entrance of the Reynolds club and be back on campus by 3 pm. Transportation to and from the center will be provided. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided for all volunteers.

If you are interested in participating in this amazing opportunity to experience a cool arts center on the north side of Chicago, please email Fida at abuisnef@uchicago.edu by Monday, May 26th.

For more information about CircEsteem, visit http://www.circesteem.org/welcome.html

Maghrib at the Point and USA vs Al-Arian
May 8th, 2008

Insha'allah we will be praying Maghrib at the Point on Friday, May 9th at 8 pm.
There will be smores (halal) over a big bon fire and hot cocoa. Please contact Nadia Ismail at nadiai@uchicago.edu for questions or directions.

Also, the MSA will be screening USA vs Al-Arian on Thursday May 15th at 6:30pm. ”USA vs AL-ARIAN” is an intimate family portrait that documents the American-Muslim family Al-Arian's desperate attempt to fight terrorism charges leveled by the US Government. There will be free food from Cedars and discussion with Abdullah Al-Arian, the son of the accused doctor. Please click here for more details.

Election Results and New Shura
April 17th, 2008

At approximately 10:15pm on April 16th, 2008 the new MSA Shura took office. The following individuals will be guiding the MSA in the coming year.

Secretary: Ali Sheikh
Vice President: Enal Hindi
Vice President: Adil Kalam
Treasurer: Fatoumata Darboe
President: Saqib Hussain
Publicity Chair: Ibrahim Kamal
Vice Publicity Chair: Nurjannah Iman Syaqirene Ahmat
Social Chair: Nadia Ismail
Community Service Chair: Fida Abuisneineh
Vice Community Service Chair: Samina Lutfeali
Da'wah Chair: Khalid Khayr
Graduate Liaison: Umar Khokar

We would like to congratulate the new members on their election. We would also like to recognize the previous Shura and give them a special thanks for the outstanding job they did. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication you exhibited during your time on Shura. Insha'Allah you will be rewarded for your efforts in both this life and the next. Also, we would like to thank all the general body members who were present at the elections and who helped elect the new Shura. Insha'allah the new members will succeed in helping us get the most out of our time here as Muslim students at the University of Chicago.

MSA Book List
April 14, 2008

The MSA has a new book list that is being stored as a Google spreadsheet online for everyone's access. It will insha'allah allow Muslim students to share their books amongst each other in an organized manner. To view the book list, please click here. To add in your own books, you must have a gMail account, and with that, please email kalam.adil@gmail.com to add you with that address.