The MSA is looking for a Director for The Muslim Voice, UofT’s leading club magazine. The Director will be [...]]]> The Muslim Voice (TMV) Magazine is a non-profit magazine published both online and in print. Established in 1995, it aims to give a voice to the Muslim community on campus and in the Greater Toronto Area.

The MSA is looking for a Director for The Muslim Voice, UofT’s leading club magazine. The Director will be responsible for setting the editorial vision for the magazine, recruiting and managing a staff of editors and designers to produce an engaging magazine that appeals to the broader campus community.

Creativity, a critical eye, familiarity with the editorial publications and a strong ability to work independently are essential for this position. Previous editorial experience is a definite asset.

To apply for TMV Director, fill out this form! Applications close May 25.

You can find out more about The Magazine Voice Magazine by visiting its website, www.tmv.uoftmsa.com

President – Aisha Raja
Secretary – Dalia Hashim
VP Social Advancement – Yusra Qazi
VP Finance – Ibad Cheema
VP Communications – Musab Qureshi
VP Internal – Saad Mahmood
VP External – Khalid Khan
VP Student Life – Farhia Farah

May [...]]]> The 2012-2013 MSA Executives are:

President – Aisha Raja
Secretary – Dalia Hashim
VP Social Advancement – Yusra Qazi
VP Finance – Ibad Cheema
VP Communications – Musab Qureshi
VP Internal – Saad Mahmood
VP External – Khalid Khan
VP Student Life – Farhia Farah

May Allah swt bless the MSA with His infinite bounties.
Looking forward to an amazing new year inshallah!

No Jummah Tomorrow

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Please be advised that there will be no Jummah tomorrow (April 6th, 2012) since the University is closed due to Good Friday.

If you are downtown and would like to pray Jummah, please visit http://www.masjidtoronto.com/

MSA Elections 2012

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The nomination period for MSA Executives has now come to a close, and has produced a host of fantastic candidates! The elections committee encourages all MSA members to come out and vote to help shape this [...]]]>

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MSA Elections 2012 Elections Committee elections@uoftmsa.com The nomination period for MSA Executives has now come to a close, and has produced a host of fantastic candidates! The elections committee encourages all MSA members to come out and vote to help shape this year’s executive commitee. Voting period When: April 4-5 (Wednesday & Thursday) from 11AM-5PM Where: Bahen Building & Multi Faith Center The executive committee also urges all voters to attend the ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum to find out more about the candidates. In this forum, candidates for all positions will speak about themselves and their motivation for running. This will be followed by an informal meet-and-greet session where anyone can ask questions to the candidates. Meet the Candidates Forum When: April 2 (Monday) from 4PM-6PM Where: Bahen Building Room 2175 The following candidates have been selected for the voting season President Aisha Raja Secretary Dalia Hashim, Saad Mahmood, Maruful Haque VP Social Advancement Yusra Qazi, Khalid Khan VP Finance Umer Saeed, Ibad Cheema, Musab Qureshi VP Communications Musab Qureshi, Ibad Cheema VP Internal Saad Mahmood VP External Khalid Khan, Maruful Haque VP Student Life Farhia Farah Please note that for the positions that only have one running candidate, voters will be able to select whether to accept, or not accept the candidate for the position. If the candidate does not get the majority of ‘yes’ votes, by-elections will be held for the position. For further questions about the voting process, please email elections@uoftmsa.com. MSA says Thank You! Director of Special Events, Farhia Farah special.events@uoftmsa.com Come out to the final MSA event of the year. Before exams come in the MSA would like to throw a big dinner where we say thank you to all our volunteers and directors and members in a very special way. We are having delicious food (free of course) and amazing events during the evening. You do not want to miss this one! When: April 5th (Thursday) 5-8PM Where: New College Lounge (Wilson Hall) Please RSVP your attendance over email or through Facebook ASAP as space is limited. Facebook: here Contact: Farhia Farah special.events@uoftmsa.com, Ibad Cheema finance@uoftmsa.com

Our office is located at: 21 Sussex Avenue Suite 505 Toronto ON M5S 1J6 You can email us at: msa.exec@uoftmsa.com Or visit us on the web: www.uoftmsa.com Copyright (C) 2012 Muslim Students’ Association at the University of Toronto St. George All rights reserved.

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Executive Nominations

Executive Committee
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The nomination period for MSA Executive positions for the 2012-2013 year is now open! It runs from Monday, March 26, 2012 – Sunday, April 1, 2012 (6 PM).

For details about the positions, visit here (Article [...]]]>

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Executive Nominations Executive Committee elections@uoftmsa.com The nomination period for MSA Executive positions for the 2012-2013 year is now open! It runs from Monday, March 26, 2012 – Sunday, April 1, 2012 (6 PM). For details about the positions, visit here (Article 5 of the Constitution). Voting will take place on April 4-5 from 11AM-5PM in Bahen building and Multi Faith Center Note: Executive positions are administrative and supervisory roles, and hence experience is an important asset. To get more information about the nomination and election process, please see this page. For further questions contact the above email. Directorship Applications Open MSA Exec msa.exec@uoftmsa.com Have some amazing ideas? Want to make them happened? Or simply want to be a leader in the biggest club on campus? Apply to become a Director of a Committee — there are 15! Note: Directors are responsible for the “work” of the MSA, this means holding events, starting initiatives, taking care of Jummah, etc. Find out about the positions here. To apply, fill out this form! Applications close April 15. Positions Info Session & Meet the Candidates Forum Elections Committee elections@uoftmsa.com Have questions about a director or executive position? Want to find more about it? Visit the Positions Info Session! Details below. When: Thursday, March 29th, 5-7PM Where: MultiFaith Center, Meeting Room Want to find out more about the candidates? Get to know who you want to vote for? Come out for our Meet the Candidates forum! When: Monday, April 2, 4-6PM Where: Bahen Building, Room 2175

Our office is located at: 21 Sussex Avenue Suite 505 Toronto ON M5S 1J6 You can email us at: msa.exec@uoftmsa.com Or visit us on the web: www.uoftmsa.com Copyright (C) 2012 Muslim Students’ Association at the University of Toronto St. George All rights reserved.

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Executive Positions (Nominations close April 1st, 6pm):

Executive positions are administrative and supervisory roles, and hence experience is an important asset. To find out about the roles and responsibilities of each [...]]]> It’s that time again! Lead the MSA — one of the biggest (if not biggest) clubs on campus, and the oldest MSA in Canada!

Executive Positions (Nominations close April 1st, 6pm):

Executive positions are administrative and supervisory roles, and hence experience is an important asset. To find out about the roles and responsibilities of each position, please visit: http://www.uoftmsa.com/constitution/

The Nomination Form can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/7noaw37

Note: To be nominated to a position, one needs 2 nominations.

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Directorship Positions:

Directorship positions are primarily responsible for the “work” of the MSA. To find out about the positions visit: http://www.uoftmsa.com/msa-handbook/

The Application Form can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/7axv7ns

Note: An individual can apply to any number of Directorships.

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Referendum Vote

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Following two rounds of community consultations and various other forms of feedback, the final set of amendments are to be voted on tomorrow, Thursday 22 March! All information about the proposed amendments and the current Constitution can [...]]]>

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Referendum Vote MSA Exec msa.exec@uoftmsa.com Following two rounds of community consultations and various other forms of feedback, the final set of amendments are to be voted on tomorrow, Thursday 22 March! All information about the proposed amendments and the current Constitution can be found here. Come on out and make your voice heard! Vote! Where: Bahen Center, Multi Faith Center, and Hart House Jummah When: Thursday 15th @ Bahen and MFC (12-4) For questions contact the above email.

Our office is located at: 21 Sussex Avenue Suite 505 Toronto ON M5S 1J6 You can email us at: msa.exec@uoftmsa.com Or visit us on the web: www.uoftmsa.com Copyright (C) 2012 Muslim Students’ Association at the University of Toronto St. George All rights reserved.

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Prayer Schedule:

Jumu’ah prayer is at 1:20PM and 2:20PM at the Hart House debates room

Daily Zuhr congregation prayers are held at Bahen Prayer [...]]]>

If you wish to unsubscribe from the MSA-L, please click here In this issue: Think Green Verse vs. Verse Getting Serious About Religion Community Consultation & Feedback Prayer Schedule: Jumu’ah prayer is at 1:20PM and 2:20PM at the Hart House debates room Daily Zuhr congregation prayers are held at Bahen Prayer Space at 1:30PM. Office Hours: The MSA Office is located at 21 Sussex Ave, Suite 505. Our office hours are 12-2 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays; 1-2 pm on Thursdays. Think Green VP Internal, Saajida Khadim internal@uoftmsa.com Khaleafa.com in association with Iqra.ca, Muslim Presence and the Muslim Student Association at the University of Toronto will be hosting a roundtable event to discuss ways Muslims can create sustainable communities in their mosques, community centres and educational institutions. This networking event will bring together those involved in the environmental field to exchange ideas and develop infinitives’ that could be undertaken in our local communities. When: Sunday March 18th 2012 from 1-3pm Where: Multi-Faith Center at U of T St. George Campus Registration is free, but we ask that you register prior to the event here Verse vs. Verse Poetry Competition VP Social Advancement, Aisha Raja socialadvancement@uoftmsa.com University of Toronto St. George MSA along with University of Regina MSA have partnered up with Keeping it Halal and MacMaster MSA on their annual Verse vs. Verse Poetry Competition. This is a great opportunity for Canadian students to take part in this national online poetry competition to show their creative talents and aptitude. We will be searching from the Rockies in British Columbia to the Lighthouses in Nova Scotia, up to the Igloos in Nunavut, down to the Falls in Ontario. So, who will win the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places prizes of $100, $75, and $50? Who will take home the title of Canada’s Top 2012 Poet? For rules and regulations and for submissions please visit WWW.VVVPOETRY.COM Join the event on facebook Getting Serious About Religion Director of SWJ, Yusra Qazi swj@uoftmsa.com On Tuesday, March 27, join the Muslim Student’ Association for our final lecture event of the year as we host Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick and Dr. Bano Murtuja to learn about setting our priorities straight so that we can be blessed in this world and in the Hereafter. Topics that will be covered include: - How to keep your activities in line with your religion - How to build good character - How to improve our acts of worship - Simple things we can do to gain rewards - Reminders for young activists - Finding the balance between religion and personal and academic commitments - Q&A period - And much, much more! Where: Sidney Smith, room 2117 When: Tuesday 5-7PM, March 27, 2012 Join the event on facebook Community Consultation and Feedback Meeting MSA Exec msa.exec@uoftmsa.com The MSA would like your feedback on the proposed amendments! Please come on out and share with us your thoughts or just come have a chat! Feedback shall be recorded, discussed, and the final set of amendments shall be voted upon on Thursday March 22, 2012. Feedback meeting Where: Multi purpose room, MFC When: Monday 5-7PM March 19, 2012 Referendum vote Where: MFC & Bahen Center When: Thursday 12-4PM March 22, 2012 Our office is located at: 21 Sussex Avenue Suite 505 Toronto ON M5S 1J6 You can email us at: msa.exec@uoftmsa.com Or visit us on the web: www.uoftmsa.com Copyright (C) 2011 Muslim Students’ Association at the University of Toronto St. George All rights reserved.