Somali Association of Michigan State

A Conversation on Mental Health with Ikram was a success! We would like to thank everyone who was apart of the discussion!

Check out some pictures from this year's Global Festival/Fashion Show! 🇸🇴

Location: Berkey Hall room 111

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an engaging talk led by Ikram Adawe, a locally licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has experience working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, substance use and trama.

Topics that will be discussed will include:
Depression/Anxiety
Substance Abuse
Trauma
Social Barriers within the Muslim community

The event will focus on breaking social barriers and stigmas on Mental Health within the Somali/Muslim community.It will be a beneficial learning experience for all.

Support SAM as we present Somalia at this week's African Tea Time!

Join the Somali Association of Michigan State for the screening of Men in The Arena. This film is centered on the inspiring story of two friends on the Somali national football team who chase their dreams in the face of impossible odds.

There will be an engaging discussion afterwards.

Refreshments will be served as well as a great time with others. This event is open to all students and community members.

SUPPORT SOMALI WRITERS!!! This event will take place at the East Lansing Public Library from 6:30pm-8:30pm!

FARTUMO KUSOW will present a short talk providing the historical context for Tale of a Boon's Wife - Somalia from 1976 until 2003, a period marked by severe political change. The presentation will illustrate the way in which the tribal system works as a foundation for all social functions in Somalia and how certain tribes are considered unworthy of any type of contact or relationships by other tribes. The issue of otherness and how the term is defined depending on the point of view of the person defending it will be explored, and how we in North America are grappling with the same issues of exclusion, class, prejudice, and the question of who can be part of a nation.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to model for SAM (not only Somalis) if you got that walk, then show it off at the Global festival fashion show which is on November 12th! However, the deadline to be a model is Sunday the 5th of November.

So if you feel like you are interested or know someone who would like to be a model, feel free to email us at [email protected] or comment on any of our social medias.

Baati Blading was a success! S/O to everyone who could make it!

SAM will be hosting a new series of events titled Shaax Iyo Sheeko! It will mimic our previous Tea & Xalwo sessions but will not be exclusive to ladies! Come out and spend some quality time as we discuss a range of topics including the current politcal climate, Muslim identity, Women in the Muslim world. Racism, Safe Spaces, Intersectionality, and more!

Our eboard members Amal and Sara will be facilitating the discussion!

Date/Location: Thursday Oct 5th at Wells Hall room B310

LOCATION: 2ND FLOOR WELLS HALL ROOM B310

Come out to our first General body meeting of the year!
The Somali Association of Michigan State (SAM) is excited to introduce this year's E-board members and all the fun and exciting events we have planned for the year.

We will be having interactive games, including a Somali version of Jeopardy!
Snacks and refreshments will be provided so make sure to bring your friends and join us for an eventful night!

Everyone is welcome to come!