Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. GISC Event. Reading the Qur'an through the Lens of Indigenous Rights: Canaanites, Israelites, and the Biblical Legacy (November 12, 2019 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/64722 64722-16434928@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 4:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Dr. Shadaab Rahemtulla is Lecturer in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at the University of Edinburgh. A Canadian Muslim of Indian descent, Shadaab completed his doctorate in contemporary Islamic thought at the University of Oxford. He is the author of the book, Qur'an of the Oppressed: Liberation Theology and Gender Justice in Islam, published by Oxford University Press. As the title of his book suggests, Shadaab's primary interest lies in how religion can be (re)interpreted as a liberating force to confront contexts of marginalization, such as patriarchy, poverty, racism, and empire. Before joining the University of Edinburgh, he was Assistant Professor at the University of Jordan, where he taught for six years.

On November 12th at 4 PM in 555 Weiser Hall, join us for a presentation on reading the Qur'an through the lens of Indigenous rights: Canaanites, Israelites, and the Biblical legacy.

This event is free and open to the public.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please contact us at islamicstudies@umich.edu, we'd be happy to help. As you may know, some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange, so please let us know as soon as you can.

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Presentation Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:36:23 -0400 2019-11-12T16:00:00-05:00 2019-11-12T18:00:00-05:00 Weiser Hall Global Islamic Studies Center Presentation event_image
GISC Event. A Conversation On Muslim Identity with Aymann Ismail (November 22, 2019 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/64716 64716-16434926@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 22, 2019 4:30pm
Location: Palmer Commons
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Aymann Ismail is an award-winning podcast host, video editor, photographer, and writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. He wrote and produced "Who's Afraid of Aymann Ismail?," a video series that moves beyond stereotypes of both American Muslims and their self-professed adversaries, finding hope and fault in both. He currently hosts "Man Up," a weekly interview podcast about men, relationships, family, race, and sex.

Join us in Forum Hall at 4:30 PM on November 22nd for a conversation on Muslim identity, masculinity, and healing.

This event is free and open to all individuals.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please reach out to us at islamicstudies@umich.edu, we'd be happy to help. As you may know, some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange, so the sooner you can reach out to us the better.

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Presentation Fri, 09 Aug 2019 19:07:28 -0400 2019-11-22T16:30:00-05:00 2019-11-22T18:30:00-05:00 Palmer Commons Global Islamic Studies Center Presentation updated_nov22_event
II Event. Fulbright 2021-2022 Kick Off: Brown Bag Info Session (January 29, 2020 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/71500 71500-17836311@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: International Institute

Join us for the first Fulbright Info Session in 2020! Come learn about the largest international exchange program for U.S. citizens, offering funding for study, research, and teaching in over 140 countries. No matter your area of study, no matter your academic level, now is the BEST time to learn more about the Fulbright Program and the upcoming competition.

Heather Johnson, U-M Fulbright Program Adviser, will introduce you to the 2021-2022 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Heather has worked with Fulbright for over ten years and will give an overview of the U-M Fulbright campus process, which has made U-M a leading public university in Fulbright awardees. We have worked to make our application process accessible for every U-M student, and Heather's presentation will get you started!

Faculty and staff are also invited to this event. Our ability to support students in their applications to Fulbright hinges on the wisdom and experience of U-M's professors, advisers, and U-M Fulbright Alumni.

If you would like more information on how to support our Fulbright Applicants for the 2021-2022 cycle, be sure to join us! We hope to see you there!

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Presentation Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:57:12 -0500 2020-01-29T12:00:00-05:00 2020-01-29T13:00:00-05:00 Weiser Hall International Institute Presentation fulbright-image
SEAS 2020 Michigan Environmental Justice Summit (February 13, 2020 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70372 70372-17592357@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Program in the Environment (PitE)

The School for Environment and Sustainability honors the 30th Anniversary of the “Incidence of Environmental Hazards Conference,” which helped put environmental justice (EJ) on the national radar for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Building on the momentum of the 1990 conference, the University of Michigan soon became the first university to establish environmental justice as an academic field of study. Join us for a dynamic discussion with our panel of environmental justice game-changers:

- Robert Bullard, 'Father of Environmental Justice"; named one of 13 Environmental Leaders of the Century by Newsweek

- Rhiana Gunn-Wright, Policy Director, New Consensus; An architect of the Green New Deal

- Charles Lee, Senior Policy Advisor, EPA; EJ pioneer and principal author of the landmark report, Toxic Wastes and Race in the United States

- Regina Strong, Environmental Justice Public Advocate, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy

- Michelle Martinez (MS '08), Panel Moderator; Coordinator, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, Detroit-based EJ activist, speaker, writer, and mother

For tickets, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-environmental-justice-summit-2020-tickets-84740474039

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Presentation Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:40:17 -0500 2020-02-13T18:00:00-05:00 2020-02-13T20:00:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Program in the Environment (PitE) Presentation Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
CANCELLED - GISC Event. Muslims in the Digital Age: Podcasting & Illustration with Misha Euceph and Emmen Ahmed at the UMMA (March 26, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70264 70264-17556183@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 26, 2020 4:00pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Unfortunately and due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. We will reschedule this event in Fall 2020.

Misha Euceph’s podcast “Tell Them, I Am” explored the lives of Muslims in the public eye. The LA Times called it “quietly revolutionary,” by the LA Times, the New York Times said it was “hypnotic listening,” and it is one of TIME’s 10 best podcasts of 2019. Emmen Ahmed created portrait pieces for each episode of “Tell Them, I Am.” Her artwork plays with traditional Mughal miniature paintings, Islamic art, the female form, and Bollywood imagery to hold a mirror up to the South Asian-Muslim-female experience in the West.

Join us on Thursday, March 26th at 4:00 PM in the UMMA Multi-purpose room to discuss how Muslims are defined and how they define themselves in the digital age.

Thursday, March 26, 4:00 PM, UMMA Multi-Purpose Room

This event is free and open to the public, but please RSVP so we can assure our space can accommodate everyone: https://forms.gle/g3LMtFVaFerXcdf16

This event is cosponsored by the Center for South Asian Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

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If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please contact us at islamicstudies@umich.edu, we'd be happy to help. As you may know, some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange, so please let us know as soon as you can.

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Presentation Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:39:57 -0400 2020-03-26T16:00:00-04:00 2020-03-26T18:00:00-04:00 Museum of Art Global Islamic Studies Center Presentation Muslim-in-digital-age
CANCELLED - GISC Event. Muslims in the Digital Age: Podcasting & Illustration with Misha Euceph and Emmen Ahmed at the Room Project (March 27, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70266 70266-17556187@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 27, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Unfortunately and due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. We will reschedule this event in Fall 2020.

Misha Euceph’s podcast “Tell Them, I Am” explored the lives of Muslims in the public eye. The LA Times called it “quietly revolutionary,” by the LA Times, the New York Times said it was “hypnotic listening,” and it is one of TIME’s 10 best podcasts of 2019. Emmen Ahmed created portrait pieces for each episode of “Tell Them, I Am.” Her artwork plays with traditional Mughal miniature paintings, Islamic art, the female form, and Bollywood imagery to hold a mirror up to the South Asian-Muslim-female experience in the West.

Join us on Friday, March 27th at 5:30 PM at the Room Project Detroit to discuss how Muslims are defined and how they define themselves in the digital age.

Friday, March 27, 5:30 PM, Room Project, 6513 Woodward Ave, Detroit

This event is free, public, and open all gender expressions, but please RSVP so we can assure our space can accommodate everyone: https://forms.gle/1eqKC7CkFXNZ42ZP8

This event is cosponsored by the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, Arab and Muslim American Studies, and the Room Project.


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If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please contact us at islamicstudies@umich.edu, we'd be happy to help. As you may know, some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange, so please let us know as soon as you can.

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Presentation Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:40:41 -0400 2020-03-27T17:30:00-04:00 2020-03-27T19:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Presentation Muslim-in-digital-age-flier