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… said. dedicated to the Arab-American and Muslim communities on campus. The establishment of a dedi- cated space for these students has been an ongoing point of contention, but the topic was…

…- tural message. While Dahbour said the lounge is a positive step for the Universi- ty, she elaborated that it does not address many of the remaining concerns for Arab-American and Muslim students…

… student here and a lot to the Muslim and Arab students here,” she added. “It’s one step for sure, and I just hope that the Uni- versity continues to work on it.” nal DACA legislation, said she thought…

…greenhouse is currently in the process of hiring its staff, and plans to begin work in the fall. Overall, Niemer said, the greenhouse is a logical next step in aiding student teach- ing and…

… of racial issues in the United States. He also said students need to think radically about activism and he encouraged them not to make compromises when addressing racial issues. Elizabeth James…

… our current students,” James said. Many of the speakers, including Cotton and Spence, emphasized the importance of Black community. Spence focused on solidarity and the need to build…

…-chair of Stu- dents Allied for Freedom and Equality, held back tears as she unrolled the sign once again. “This sign was painted almost a year ago by Arab and Muslim students during a time when…

…? Call 734-418-4115 or e-mail news@michigandaily.com and let us know. WEATHER TOMORROW HI: 20 LO: 4 STUDENT GOVERNMENT CAMPUS LIFE HEALTH GOVERNMENT RUBY WALLAU/Daily LSA sophomore Tahany…

… Alsabahi holds a sign that hung last year on the Central Student Government chamber’s door during the UM Divest protest at the opening of the new Edward Said multicultural lounge in North Quad Thursday…

… Committee for SAM, did comment on the fall- out of the trip overall. However, he said the ski trip incident was shameful, and not characteristic of “Take Back the X” draws students and alumni to…

… Spence, speak- ers included Melba Joyce Boyd, distinguished professor of Afri- cana Studies at Wayne State University; Gerloni Cotton, a law student at University of California, Los Angeles; Domi…

…- nique Mathews, a Detroit-based poet; L’Heureux Lewis-McCoy, associate professor at City Col- lege of New York; and Rackham student Austin McCoy. McCoy said the “Taking Back the X” event means…

… Cardiotho- racic Radiology, has been on the forefront of the race to get these screening approved by the CMS. “Lung cancer is the lead- Students impacted by expanded options to defer deportation By…

… in the country — including some students. President Barack Obama announced his intention to issue an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arriv- als policy in November. DACA, first…

… vote to honor theorist Edward Said By IAN DILLINGHAM Daily Staff Reporter Nearly one year ago, stu- dents from the UM Divest movement hung a sign on the door of Central Student Gov- ernment…

… History Month event features variety of speakers White House immigration reforms stalled New multicultural lounge celebrates Arab heritage Prof. leads charge for lung cancer screenings …

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… even philosophy class- es (yes, I’m that kind of student, no regrets), I’ve learned that most issues in society arise because people can- not create a universal definition for a majority of words. In…

… and critiques, thereby opening up the opportunity to shift our insti- tutional practices on a large scale. — Jenny Wang can be reached at wjenny@umich.edu. JENNY WANG Arabs who? Muslims who? They…

… are born and raised here? Can they even call them- selves Americans? You may have asked ques- tions like this and been surprised to learn about Arab and Muslim American communi- ties across the…

… nation. Although Muslim and Arab are often used synonymously, the terms are distinct. The first identity is religious and the second is ethnic. The media — what is supposed to be our most trusted…

…, Asian, Hispanic, Arab and any other race represented on this planet. Also, Arab Americans are religiously diverse, and a great number are Christians. On top of not understanding who Arab and Muslim…

… Americans are, the normalized hate and discrimination against these com- munities has reached new heights, becom- ing consistently more aggressive and blatant. Three Muslim American college students were…

… and violence in recent weeks. We, as the University community, must actively engage in constructive conversa- tions that will produce tangible results and challenge the hostility toward Arab…

… and Mus- lim Americans. The campaign to TAKE ON HATE is a national movement that strives to address our country’s growing miscon- ceptions and discrimination toward Arab and Muslim American…

… Michigan Room. See you all there! Rihan Issa is a graduate student in the School of Social Work. RIHAN ISSA | VIEWPOINT What can we do to TAKE ON HATE? Women’s participation in world politics has come…

… a "typical fraternity party" with at least 100 people at the privately owned row house. Students said the shooter was kicked out of the party when he refused to pay the cover charge. The woman said…

… silence his advocacy, an attorney said yesterday. The FBI on Friday searched eight addresses in Minneapolis and Chicago, including the home of Hatem Abudayyeh, who is the executive director of the Arab…

… advo- cate for immigrant rights, has had close personal and professional ties to the Arab American Action Network for decades. But Fenner- ty said he did not believe the group to be the focus of the FBI…

…'s inves- tigation. Abudayyeh's parents immi- grated to Chicago in the 1970s and were instrumental in found- ing a community center that later led to the Arab American Action Network. Abudayyeh joined the…

… group in 1999 and became execu- tive director in 2003. The nonprofit group advocates for Arabs and new immigrants. Recently, its focus has been to combat anti-Arab and anti-Mus- lim sentiment following…

… Jason Rowland Anu Roy-Chaudhury Alex Satola Timothy Spurlin Nicholas Tomaino Erin White Ashley Zhang FINNTAN STORER Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann…

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…, their campaign with platform planks is no longer available online. This makes it difficult to hold the newly elected leaders accountable for the various promises made to students. The year…

… before, we saw negligent initiatives yield a Campus Affordability Guide that was out of touch with the needs of lower-income students. Furthermore, the Engage Michigan Party, and their platform…

… underdeveloped. For example, when discussing affordability, they advocate providing access to public microwaves on campus. While this may save students from buying food by allowing them to bring their…

… to substantiate the claim that increasing access to microwaves is a legitimate means to solve the problem of food insecurity that is endemic to many students across campus. The weak and indirect…

… university officers and student organizations to build a plan that addresses the specific needs of the university and lays out clear and concise action items.” Yet, Engage Michigan chooses to not…

…-hearted and personable elements of the campaign, we want students on campus to vote for candidates who warrant respect and exhibit professionalism in their campaign and their role. So instead of…

… on campus, which we’ve seen much of this year. For example, in September they passed their Buses to Ballots resolution encouraging students to vote. However, because the entire campus is…

… allowed to vote for CSG’s leaders, it elevates their importance above other equally or more effective organizations. While we don’t discourage students from voting this week, we hope they see CSG…

… unhappiness.” DeRue then posed a question from a student to Common about how to navigate race relations in an increasingly divided United States. To much audience applause, Common said the country…

… event, Rackham student Rebecca Lowy said she agreed with Patrick’s push for innovation, emphasizing the issue of fossil fuels. “I really liked his comment that the Stone Age didn’t end because…

… more you’re exposed to a stimulus, the more you’re likely to enjoy it,” Cemalovic said. Aside from his music, students are also intrigued by Dylan’s background and influence in music culture…

… concert went on sale on Sept. 20, including a select number of discounted student tickets, which sold out the same day they were released. However, full price tickets are still being sold through the…

… founding of the Zeta chapter of sorority Epsilon Alpha Sigma, the first and only Arab sorority in the country, which started its chapter at the University in 2018. “MGC does a great job of supporting us…

… representatives brought up was the publicity of their organizations. According to Soto, some students might not join CBFOs simply because they do not know of the organizations or that they are present at the…

… give students the opportunity to experience high-risk hospital situations without the actual risk. “I would love to see really interdisciplinary engagement, so students from Engineering, students…

… expertise is what Michigan is known for. It’s really cross-discipline and interdisciplinary research and learning, and taking that to the next level in the student experience.” The interdisciplinary…

… certification for XR technology. Nelson said there will be a fellowship for both undergraduate and graduate students to work on projects involving XR at the University. Since 2018, the student…

…’s a growing pipeline of multiracial students, staff and faculty.” The panel included Martha Jones, a professor of history and Afroamerican and African Studies and co-director of the Michigan Law…

… Program in Race, Law and History, as well as Edward West, professor emeritus in the School of Art & Design, and Mark Kamimura- Jimenez, Rackham director of Graduate Student Success. All three faculty…

… panelists raised points about the experiences of multiracial people, the diversity of multiracial students on campus and responded to the question, “What does it mean to be multiracial in a…

… Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. One copy is available free of charge to all readers. Additional copies may be picked up at the Daily’s office for $2…

… the University of Copen- hagen is giving a speech on Arab revolutions. WHO: Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies WHEN: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: International Institute, 1636 The…

….m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Gerald Ford Library Fellows Info Session WHAT: Students interested in the Carnegie Jr. Fellows Program are invited to this info session. WHO: The Career Center WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2…

… thing about being a University student? The homework. I love that it’s constant, I can rely on it and no matter what I do, it’ll never go away. It’s like a really great boyfriend. This is cliché…

… for students who are interested in learning about emerging climate change adaptation and public health research. WHO: Graham Sustainability Institute WHEN: 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. WHERE: School of…

…. Faculty members and graduate students listened as Agard-Jones explained her research on homosexuality and gender transgression, both of which she said are frequently discussed topics in…

… com plex arrangements to Main Street for a night of real Michigan music. Tickets from $25. 'U' international students take a bite of Ann Arbor's multicultural cuisine By Veronica Menaldi, Daily Arts…

… Writer hen some students at the University get a hint of homesickness, they can e ly drive an hour or so on I-75 and find them- selves in the warm embrace of their former home - usually complete with home…

… the same as the real thing, but close enough - she was pleased. This is analogous to an international student's situation. Though the foods in Ann Arbor may not be exactly the same as they are back home…

…, they're similar enough to where most interna- tional students would be able to appreciate them. "It's an important component of that feeling of security, feeling of familiarity and finding a piece of…

… home where you are making your home for the next few years," Dyer said. A home away from home Architecture and Urban Planning student Ash- wini Kamath was born and raised in India and came to Ann Arbor…

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… sustainability? I can't tell you how many times I have been asked this question as a Program in the Environment student. I antici- pate answering it at the start of each semester in at least one ofmyPitE classes…

… the Campus Sustainability Integrated Assessment. But do students truly under- stand the meaning behind the "Sustain- ability" tab on the University's honyepage? While PitE is a rapidly growing major and…

… the University currently offers more than 500 courses that incorporate content related to sustainability, many students remain envi- ronmentally illiterate. Shalit's return shows Israel's moral compass…

… fostering leaders in sustainability. It is vital for students to graduate with at least some preliminary understanding of sustainability, which is a concept embedded within environmental education. Fulfilling…

… concentrate on nothing?" It helped me and has the potential to help you. The aver- age University student is wrapped up in exams, jobs, projects, paying rent, issues with friends, organiza- tions - we forget to…

… of its citizens. s fear that the released Pal- lives in jeopardy. Still, Sha- ocent of any crime and did t in a Hamas prison under ons. !r Benjamin Netanyahu said rrent instability in the Arab tunity…

… students have instrumental or vocal expertise too. Behind bato J ommy last column of the fall semester, I offered some books I consider among the best of 2010. But let's say you got an iPad for Christmas…

… about Silliman's hed - from Afghanistan Blog. But if you don't know the babwe. Tour the site. Read poet, computer programmer and translated from Arabic or blogger Ron Silliman, he writes tin Nigerian…

… students wave their way to a conducting degree By VERONICA MENALDI Daily Arts Writer Conducting an ensemble takes more than a few waves of a baton and a fancy suit - it takes imagination, patience, knowl…

… con- ducting graduate student, said he fell in love with conducting because it allows him to create music in a collaborative setting. "I think that (conducting) is a wonderful way to communicate with…

…, Blackstone said it isn't offered at that level because the department wants the stu- dents to have experience as a vocalist or instrumentalist. Students interested in con- ducting degrees are usually those who…

… focuses in that area. In those classes, two or three times a week, a student will stand up and conduct while everyone else sings or plays. At the conclu- sion, the professor responds to the student…

…'s conducting. The sessions are recorded for the student to look back upon and improve. In addition, students will continue to have private les- sons in their major instrument, where they will learn to polish…

… University students tend to find positions. "If a conductor is willingto go anywhere, then you have a much better chance of getting a job," he said. The secrets to conducting Sieloff said one of the main…

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