Student Interfaith and Multicultural Society of Temple University

The Philadelphia Muslim Students Association Council (PMC) is hosting a panel discussion from the Abrahamic faiths and we'd like to see you there!

"In order to better promote peace, understanding, and friendship amongst ourselves, we believe, we need to learn to have open discussions about our faiths and the issues we face daily. Only then, we can truly appreciate our differences and celebrate our similarities."

Here's the event page with more details! https://www.facebook.com/events/1500462806928232/

Hello folks!

The Student Coalition for Multicultural and Social Justice Programs of the Burrow of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership (IDEAL) is hosting a program entitled "Voices of Justice: Members of Indigenous/Native Communities Speak at TU" in honor of Indigenous/Native Communities Heritage Month!

It's scheduled for next Tuesday from 6-7:30pm in the Burrow at 2026 N. Broad St

"All programs produced by the student coalition are meant to inspire campus-wide investments in diversity and social justice ideal while advancing cultural awareness and building communities across 'difference'" - Carmen Phelps, Director of Student Engagement (IDEAL)

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Yesterday was Muslim Capitol Day in Harrisburg, PA and here's an excerpt from the Council on Islamic American Relations' (Philadelphia Chapter) website about what the experience was like:

"Highlighting what they say is a national increase of anti-Muslim bias, triggered in part by the rhetoric of some Republican presidential candidates, about 50 amateur lobbyists affiliated with the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations converged at the state capitol to pitch lawmakers on a range of social issues.

Armed with a talking-points memo and posters emblazoned “I am a proud American Muslim,” and “Islamophobia = Racism,” the members of the advocacy group fanned out for office visits with legislators and their staffs.

Some of the men wore beards and knitted skull caps. Some of the women wore hijabs. They spoke about anti-Arab bigotry, the Syrian refugee crisis, the movement to have two major Muslim fast days recognized as school holidays in Philadelphia, three state Senate bills that would affect the price of in-state college tuition, eligibility for driver’s licenses, and employment opportunities for authorized and undocumented immigrants."

http://pa.cair.com/

Please read more on this wonderful website!

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Philadelphia -

This should be a good read

A Spanish-speaking pope, and America’s complicated relationship with bilingualism Habla también cinco otros idiomas . ¿Y tu? (He also speaks five other languages. And you?)

The SIMS family would like to thank all the hard work from the organizers and volunteers that worked with and within the World Meeting of Families that ensured a safe and engaging visit for Pope Francis!

He is a highly influential man and is a living reminder how people can be united in faith. Thank you so much for coming to Philadelphia and making history!

Let's continue the conversation: look forward to hearing from us soon in regards to that.

We hope you all had a good weekend and enjoy these extra hours if you have class in the morning :)

Whether it's your first of many or your last, SIMS would like to wish you and yours a productive and easy-going Syllabus Week!

SIMS Secretary Liliana (on the left) and SIMS Representative Romer (on the right) supporting the OuTU!: You're here, you're q***r, now what? event hosted by the Wellness Resource Center

There's a lot happening this week, and hopefully this won't be the last time you'll hear about OuTu

OuTu is a Welcome Week event targeting incoming freshmen and all other new Temple students who identify within the LGBTQIA umbrella. Should be a lot of fun! Expect to see us there!

As always

Hello Owls of new and old! We look forward to seeing you at our events and/or around campus! Expect to hear more soon--we're getting a new logo! :)

We should more proud everyday!

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