University of Minnesota Muslim Alumni Network

Join us this Saturday!!

Join the UMN Muslim Alumni, on April 29th from 1-4 pm at Father Hennepin Bluff Stewards to restore native plants and protect clean water! 🌱🌊 Let's acknowledge the Dakota land and Owamniyomi falls as we plant seeds, remove invasive species, and clean up litter from the shores and slopes. 🙌🌿 Don't miss out on the opportunity to care for this scenic nature sanctuary! 🌟
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/UMMAAservice! 💻⌨️ 🌞

Join the UMN Muslim Alumni, on April 29th from 1-4 pm at Father Hennepin Bluff Stewards to restore native plants and protect clean water! 🌱🌊 Let's acknowledge the Dakota land and Owamniyomi falls as we plant seeds, remove invasive species, and clean up litter from the shores and slopes. 🙌🌿 Don't miss out on the opportunity to care for this scenic nature sanctuary! 🌟
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/UMMAAservice! 💻⌨️ 🌞

Please join us for our next event a: NFL AFC Championship Watch Party at our very own Football pizza! Come with friends for free food and football! All aumni and current students welcome, spots are limited so RSVP with the link below!

https://tinyurl.com/watchpartyumnman

Al-Madinah Cultural Center and Muslim Students Association - UMN are hosting a wonderful event this Wednesday (2/23) that you don’t want to miss! The details are below:

Join AMCC and MSA on Wednesday, February 23 at 5 pm for a night filled with learning and fun! There will be insightful discussions, speeches by our keynote speakers, artwork by local artists, delicious food, and the opportunity to learn more about hidden figures of Islam in honor of Black History Month!

Registration is required for all attendees. University students need to bring their U-Card for identification and will be free of charge. Non-University attendees will have an admission fee of $10.

Calling all alumni!

The Muslim Students Association - UMN is hosting their annual networking dinner on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6-9 PM in the Mississippi Room at CMU!

This is a great opportunity to mingle with the current students and give back any professional or career advice you may have.

You can register at: https://msanetwork.eventbrite.com/ and/or reach out to [email protected] for any questions.

Al-Madinah Cultural Center has dropped their very own merchandise inspired by the latest Spring Fashion trends, with the hottest IN colors; Black, White, and Gold! Find descriptions of merchandise being sold below:

1. Black crewneck inlayed with white font is the perfect throw-over for bracing the chilly weather!

2. The white water-bottle is inlayed with the AMCC gold logo, a chic way to stay hydrated and reduce plastic waste!

3. The black mask featuring the AMCC white logo is the ideal route to stay safe while being oh so stylish!

4. The AMCC white sticker with the golden logo is the ultimate accessory for your laptop, iPad, or even phone case!

All pricing and sizes are listed more in-depth at madinahumn.org/shopamcc

Merchandise | AMCC 8 oz., 50% cotton, 50% polyester; pill-resistant air jet yarn; double-needle stitching throughout; set-in sleeves; 1x1 ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband with spandex

**Registration Link: https://www.umnalumni.org/mnvoting

Whether you live in Grand Portage, Saint Paul or Luverne, the 2020 election is your opportunity to make your voice heard. There has been a lot in the media about whether to cast your vote via mail, or in person. And while national races dominate the conversation leading up to election day, the result of local elections can have as significant an impact on daily life. With November 3 rapidly approaching, this is an opportunity to review voting logistics and learn how to find important information so you can be knowledgeable about all of the races on your ballot.

Join Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, UMN Morris Professor Tim Lindberg, and moderator Roshini Rajkumar for an insightful non-partisan conversation on local politics and voting ahead of the upcoming election. As Secretary of State, Steve (Law ‘96) partners with township, city, and county officials around the state to ensure an accessible and secure election for Minnesota’s nearly four million eligible voters. Tim (Morris ‘06) has deep knowledge in the area of political institutions and participation and is currently teaching a class “Democracy in Action." Roshini Rajkumar (Law ’97) is a former U of M Alumni Association board member, executive coach, and host of WCCO Radio’s Real Talk with Roshini.

This hour-long conversation will leave you feeling empowered with the resources and information you need to confidently cast your vote! Attendees will have an opportunity to submit questions that will be answered during the live broadcast.

**FULL STATEMENT ATTACHED**

Dear Alumni and Members,

The Muslim Alumni Network of the University of Minnesota is deeply upset and angered regarding the death of George Floyd and all black brothers and sisters who have unjustly lost their lives at the hands of senseless police brutality. Our condolences go out to the family of George Floyd and hope that justice is served swiftly and to the full extent of the law; we stand behind the maxim that ‘justice delayed is justice denied’.

If you would like to make a financial contribution to assist in the response to community needs in light of the murder of George Floyd, we encourage you to donate to Al-Maa’uun: LaunchGood.com/MN.

For more information from the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, please visit https://tinyurl.com/y778stc5 that offers resources for alumni to support communities in need

A current student at the University of Minnesota is looking to start a support group for Muslim graduate students on campus. If you would like to demonstrate interest in this group, please fill out the survey below and share it with other friends/colleagues who you think would be interested!

Brief Description: As more and more Muslims decide to pursue advanced degrees, we are faced with different challenges that may be difficult to overcome without the support of other Muslims who are in the same situation. We aspire for this organization to be one where Muslim graduate students can come together and share their stories and be sources of comfort and familiarity in a setting that is predominantly non-Muslim. This could be through fun and creative events that allow us to interact and share our passions!

Graduate Muslim Student Association Salaam! As more and more muslims decide to pursue advanced degrees, we are faced with different challenges that may be difficult to overcome without the support of other Muslims who are in the same situation. We aspire for this organization to be one where Muslim graduate students can come together....

At the request of alumni, the University of Minnesota Alumni Association has created a maroon and gold reusable cloth face mask that is being sold in the Minnesota Alumni Market.

For every mask purchased, the association will donate one for use by medical patients and their families at M Health Fairview. Preorder yours today to protect yourself and those around you here: https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/products/maroon-and-gold-reusable-face-mask

Thanks to the generosity of the following partners, 800 masks have already been donated. Proceeds from face mask sales will help fund services the Alumni Association provides the 493,000 alumni of the U of M’s Twin Cities campus, including the Student Success Fund, created by the Alumni Association to prepare future U of M alumni for success through mentoring and other development opportunities.

In the market for a new job?

The Hire Big Ten Career Fair is a virtual event that provides an easy and efficient way to find full-time jobs, internships, and co-ops. This recruiting event is free for students and alumni across all majors and degrees. Register and view more information in the link below!

It will be taking place on Tuesday, April 14 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST.

The Hire Big 10 Plus Consortium is a collaborative group of career services representatives from the fourteen schools in the Big Ten Conference, the University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame and DePaul University.

https://hirebig10.vfairs.com/

HIRE BIG 10 PLUS VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR The Hire Big 10 Plus Consortium is a collaborative group of career services representatives from the fourteen schools in the Big Ten Conference, the University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame and DePaul University.

Looking for some resources to better your productivity while working from home? Check out these free resources the University of Minnesota Alumni Association is offering!

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 ... 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭?
Friday, March 27 - Presented by the Alumni Association

Many workplaces are working remotely for the first time and trying to adapt quickly to the new reality. Join this webinar for a conversation about working from home.
𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kek3VeWQQiycZdFe4RQLvA

#𝐔𝐌𝐍𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭?
Friday, March 27 - Presented by the Alumni Association

Join this Twitter chat hosted by immediately following the webinar to ask questions and share tips about working from home.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝
Monday, March 30

Working from home? Home schooling? Trying to patch together a meal plan? We are all in this together. Bakken Center Director Mary Jo Kreitzer will be discussing ways to support your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you.
𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://umn-private.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GUCJ2lVsQlC5oiF5l5ZepQ

𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬 (𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗) 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬 (𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)

March 13, 2020

Dear Alumni and Valued Friends:

Recent events stemming from the novel coronavirus--or COVID-19--situation are casting a wide shadow over normal routines. We at the Alumni Association recognize that these fast-unfolding events are creating concern and uncertainty for all of us.

As such, we want to make you aware of the latest developments around this situation in relation to the University of Minnesota and the Alumni Association.

Leaders at the University have been monitoring this evolving situation continuously over the past weeks and months. Updates are being made to the Safe Campus website.

To help minimize infections throughout the University community, U of M leadership have taken a number of recent actions: On Wednesday, President Joan Gabel announced that the current spring break for students will be extended to March 18 for the Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester campuses, and to March 23 for the Morris and Crookston campuses. When students return to campus, faculty will continue classes for them via online, or alternative, instruction only—outside the traditional classroom setting.

Today, President Gabel informed the University community that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed that a University of Minnesota Twin Cities student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is recovering in isolation off campus and is being monitored by health professionals. In addition, MDH is working to notify a limited number of people who may have had close contact with the patient and is advising them on next steps.

The University will remain open, pending further development. President Gabel announced that all major venues at the University of Minnesota, systemwide, will be closed to the public, following guidance provided by the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health.

In addition, after President Trump’s announcement on Wednesday evening that he would close U.S. borders to most travelers from Europe in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, President Gabel said last night that approximately 500 U of M students currently studying abroad in that area are returning to the U.S. in the coming week. The University is assisting them with these arrangements.

University leadership have also decided to suspend all non-essential travel, both domestic and international, by faculty and staff for the near future to further reduce the potential of introducing COVID-19 to the University community.

Another piece of significant news is that Gopher Athletics, following the lead of other Big Ten colleges, has announced the cancellation of all athletic competitions through the end of the academic year.

All of these actions have been taken after much deliberation, thoughtful investigation, and consultation by leadership with experts both inside and outside the University. The University has sought advice from leading health care entities to inform its decisions, including the Minnesota Department of Health and the University’s own medical experts including the Health Emergency Response Office (HERO) and Campus Public Health Officer Jakub Tolar, M.D.

As President Gabel has noted, COVID-19 has the potential to be serious for a small number of those infected, so moving students to an alternative learning format safeguards their health and that of others by reducing large numbers of people congregating in small areas.

Right now, decisions are being made on a very nearly real-time basis, as leaders at the University continue to monitor developments. You can find President Gabel’s full statement about these decisions, and the most up-to-date information available from the University here.

In light of all this, and following the lead of the University itself, the Alumni Association has decided to postpone or cancel a number of upcoming in-person events. To check on the status of our events, visit the individual event pages on our website.

Although this remains an uncertain time, be assured that both the University and the Alumni Association will take every precaution necessary regarding this situation. We also stand ready to resume our normal programs and events when it is both safe and sensible to do so.

As always, we deeply value our relationship with all of you, and will keep you apprised of any new information.

Sincerely,
Lisa R Lewis
Lisa Lewis
President and CEO
Life Member and Alumni Leadership Circle Donor
University of Minnesota Alumni Association

Thank you to those who were able to attend our Muslim Alumni Network Kickoff Event and celebrate our launch!

We have a great opportunity to make an impact for the Muslim alumni at the U of M and are excited to take on the challenge. We want you to be part of the growth of this network, so your feedback is very important. Please fill out our survey to help: https://tinyurl.com/uowbrlt

If you are not already an Alumni Association member, we invite you to join us to support more great events like this one. Together, members help make our global community of alumni stronger than ever.

Again, thank you for your support of the Muslim Alumni Network. We hope to see you again soon at future events!

This event was a high level overview of the affinity network and services it will offer and was a chance to network and reconnect with fellow alumni!

Check out the Minnesota Daily article published today about the University of Minnesota Muslim Alumni Network!

Alumni Association creates first-ever group for Muslim graduates The Muslim Alumni Network hosted its first event Friday evening in an effort to keep Muslim alumni connected to the campus.