Tag: Muslim Student Association
SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read More »
In wake of rising hate crimes in U.S., SU is 'looking into' student reports of being targeted in classrooms
Ritter and Groves also wrote that individual faculty and department statements are not reflective of the university’s official position. Read More »
As Ramadan begins, Muslim students deserve to be highlighted on SU's campus
A drive to include religious diversity within DEIA training can limit cases of Islamophobia on campus and religious bias. Including an emphasis on a diverse religious education within training can provide the opportunity for faculty to broaden their understanding. Read More »
Six-week program looks to educate SU community on Islam's basic practices
‘Understanding Islam’ offers the community the ability to learn about Islam and the diversity of its followers through weekly discussions and teaching. Read More »
Female Muslim students call for increased accommodations in SU pools
The students hope to have separate swim hours at the Barnes Center's pool or Sibley pool at the Women's Building to observe their religious practices. Read More »
Syracuse University can do more for its Muslim students
The university and the MSA have made progress in recent years to be inclusive to Muslim students, but there’s room for improvement. As long as SU commits to respecting the Muslim community, it’s possible to fight the feeling of alienation. Read More »
What Hendricks Chapel’s full return to in-person services means for SU community
Hendricks Chapel has had to follow the university's COVID-guidelines and will resume in-person service this fall. Read More »
Religious organizations hosting events to honor graduating seniors
Religious organizations on campus have scheduled events to honor their graduating members and celebrate their faith alongside graduation. Read More »
SU community honors victims of Christchurch, New Zealand shootings
Members of the Muslim Student Association, the Muslim Chaplaincy and Hendricks Chapel held a vigil at Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday night. Read More »
SA is more academically diverse now than in recent years. Its leaders say that’s important
More than 20 people ran for SA assembly seats this semester. Read More »
Dean’s Convocation marks beginning of new semester, mindset for Hendricks
Hendricks Chapel serves as the heart of Syracuse University’s campus, and last night’s Dean’s Convocation kicks the semester off. Read More »
‘Punish a Muslim Day’ has no place at Syracuse University
Liberal columnist Ryan Golden condemns the viral campaign spreading on social media and encourages students to promote acceptance of SU’s Muslim community. Read More »
Shazif Shaikh: This student won’t sleep until he sees Syracuse University science community at its peak
Shazif Shaikh sleeps only a few hours a week, but that doesn’t dim his energy and drive to improve the science community on campus. Read More »
Oakland University students hold an ‘Ask a Muslim’ panel to combat Islamophobia
Oakland University students created an "Ask a Muslim" panel to help combat Islamophobia and Muslim stereotypes. Read More »
How racism and misconceptions about Islam influence Islamophobic sentiments
This is the second installment of a two-part series about Islamophobia at Syracuse University. This story is about the racism and misconceptions surrounding Islam and how they perpetuate Islamophobia. Read More »
Student Association, Muslim Student Association collaborate to hold vigil to honor victims of shooting near UNC
The Student Association will be holding a candlelight vigil on Thursday in remembrance of the deaths of three students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Read More »
