IN THIS ISSUE: Congratulations Class of 2012, Syria Event at UCSB, Veiled Voices Film Event, Dream Deferred Essay Contest, Project Nur Promotional Materials Read the June 2012 Project Nur Newsletter here.
Read MoreWASHINGTON and PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2012 — Project Nur, a student-led initiative of the American Islamic Congress, today announced a partnership with Cinémathèque Internationale of Philadelphia to screen an insightful documentary film, “Veiled Voices,” on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from at 6:30 pm. The screening will occur at L’Etage @ Beau Monde located on 624 South 6th St., Philadelphia, PA…
Read MoreIOWA CITY, Iowa, May 25, 2012 – In the U.S., debates about science and religion in the classroom tend to focus on American public high schools, where local school boards argue about Darwin and the Bible. But as the recent controversy at University College in London showed earlier this academic year, there are considerable tensions and…
Read MoreSANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 23, 2012 — UCSB’s Project Nur hosted the dinner and panel discussion “A Revolution in Crisis: A Panel Discussion and Fundraiser for the Syrian People” last night at the Student Resource Building, providing students and other attendees with a complete perspective of the region’s ongoing revolution and surrounding conflicts. To read the…
Read MoreIN THIS ISSUE: Project Nur Elections, The Evolution of the Arab Revolutions: A Benefit Concert for Syria, Mimouna at SDSU, the D.C. International Human Rights Film Festival and Congratulations to Hashaw Elkins. Read the May 2012 Project Nur National Newsletter here.
Read MoreSAN DIEGO, April 16, 2012 – Today San Diego State chapter of Project Nur celebrated Mimouna, the holiday after the close of Passover when Jews can begin to eat bread again. “We want to educate people on the fact that holidays like this exist so that it reaches the awareness of the public and they…
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Read MoreLINCOLN, Neb., April 4, 2012 – With live music, food, a guest speaker and, most importantly, all proceeds going to the Syria Relief Fund, “The Evolution of the Arab Revolutions: A Benefit Concert for Syria” is an event not to miss. Middle Eastern Students Unite and Project Nur, an American Islamic Congress movement promoting human rights,…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, April 4, 2012 – This evening, AIC and Project Nur, with support from the John Templeton Foundation, will host the first event of the “Science and Islam” series entitled “Creation of the Universe: Qur’anic Concepts and Scientific Theories” at the University of Iowa. The event will feature three panel speakers, all prominent Muslim scientists…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 28, 2012 – In a highly selective decision process, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) chose UCSB’s chapter of Project Nur for their community service project for this year’s “goal to take action and make a difference in the world.” The chapter’s project locally addresses humanitarian needs by providing canned food and socks for underserved families in the…
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