Why did the Muslim cross the Road? – To get to the MSA’s General Body Meeting!

So when is this happening? Wednesday, November 29th at 5:15pm.

Okay, but where? BA1180 (Room 1180 at the Bahen Centre, 40 St. George Street).

And why exactly should I come? To let the MSA know what your needs are and how we can fulfill them!

A friendly word of advice: Don’t be a Chicken. Let your voice be heard.

RAMADAN FAST-A-THON: INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO FAST WITH US!

When: Tuesday, October 17th, 2006 (dinner at 6:25 pm)
Where: 89 Chestnut Residence
Why: Non-Muslims have the chance to experience the fast that Muslims undertake during Ramadan, while raising money for the Daily Bread Food Bank!

How to spread the word:

- Forward this message to a few of your friends and tell them to sign up at
http://uoftmsa.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/ramadan-fast-a-thon/

- Tell your friends on campus where to sign up: 12-2 pm at Sid Smith on Friday, 12-2 pm at Med Sci on Monday, or any time at the SAC Office.

- If you use Facebook, invite your friends to the FAST-A-THON event on Facebook.

Never heard of the Fast-a-Thon?:

Our annual Ramadan Fast-a-Thon is on Tuesday, October 17th, 2006! Participants are invited to fast with us on that day from dawn to dusk, and local businesses will donate at least $1 for every person who fasts. Proceeds will go to Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank.

Participants are invited to break their fast with us for free at 6:25 pm at the 89 Chestnut Residence. We will have a presentation on fasting from an Islamic perspective, as well as a presentation by Daily Bread on the issue of hunger and food bank use in Toronto. We present the funds raised to Daily Bread at the event.

This event is part of Xpression Against Oppression Week. It is brought to you by the MSA, SAC, and Dialogue on Diversity, a Student Affairs Initiative.

MSA’s much anticipated annual Marhaba (Welcome) Dinner is finally here! On Friday, September 29th at the William Doo Hall (located at 45 Willcocks Street) from 5pm – 9pm, join us in celebrating the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan, and enjoy live Nasheed and Spoken Word performances. Hilariously disturbing videos are also part of the entertainment. This is one event you don’t want to miss!

Tickets are only $5 for Frosh and $8 for Returning Students, and can be purchased at the door.

MSA is excited to announce our first ever orientation for frosh, this Friday, September 15th! Enjoy a free breakfast at Hart House with brief presentations by representatives of MSA, Student Affairs, and SAC; scurry around campus in a bid to win a scavenger hunt and familiarize yourself with important locations on campus; stuff yourself silly over a BBQ lunch at the SAC lawn and enjoy an afternoon of merriment with lots of fun and games. This is your chance to get connected with your Muslim community on campus, so be sure to attend and get oriented! To register and for more details, please email msaoreintation2006@yahoo.ca.

If you are a returning student, there’s fun for you too. Enjoy the great food and the great company at the BBQ lunch. And be sure to spread the word!