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Heartfelt Condolences on the Passing of Our Honorable President Fethullah Gulen

Heartfelt Condolences on the Passing of Our Honorable President Fethullah Gulen: “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.”...

13 Aug

Blog, Default Category

EID AL-ADHA Mubarak!

Live every day and every moment of your life like it’s a special occasion. Your every second, every minute, every hour and even...

28 Oct

Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Statements

Niagara Foundation Condemns Mass Shooting at Pittsburgh Synagogue

We, as Niagara Foundation, condemn the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. We oppose any kind of violent and hateful act towards all faiths...

17 May

2018, Articles, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Ramadan Experience

Significance of Ramadan in Islam

Significance of Ramadan in Islam (Retrieved from: http://www.quranreading.com/blog/significance-and-importance-of-ramadan-in-islam/) Since many of you will be attending our Abraham’s Tent home dinners throughout this holy...

05 Feb

2017, Articles, Blog, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology

#MeToo Movement is Empowering Evangelical Women

“How the #MeToo Movement is Empowering Evangelical Women in America” By: Olivia Peera, Communications Intern In recent months, discussion of sexual harassment and...

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

Protests as a Form of Spirituality

Hundreds of thousands march down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Women's March in Washington, DC, U.S., January 21, 2017. Bryan Woolston / Reuters Protests as...

12 Dec

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

How to Celebrate Hanukkah

7-Step Guide to Celebrating Hanukkah Image: courtesy of chabad.org Article by: WikiHow Hanukkah, a wintertime holiday in Judaism, is also known as the...

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner

Donating Turkeys for those in Need

Donating Turkeys for those in Need By: Boe Chmill Communications Intern A few weeks ago on November 7th, hundreds of people stood waiting...

21 Nov

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture

Embrace Differences this Thanksgiving

Embrace Differences this Thanksgiving By: Crystal Magallon Interfaith Engagement Intern “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of...

06 Nov

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Interns' Corner

How Halloween Became an Inclusive Holiday

How Halloween Became an Inclusive Holiday By: Daniel Baker, Communications Intern Delicious candy, haunted houses, and scary costumes. You know it is time...

31 Oct

2017, Art & Music, Blog, Event Recaps, Illinois, Interfaith, Special Events, Theology, Values

An Evening of Peace Through Music

An Evening of Peace Through Music By: Crystal Magallon, Interfaith Engagement Intern On October 28th at 7 p.m., Congregation Etz Chaim’s Interfaith Committee...

29 Oct

2017, Articles, Blog, Event Recaps, Illinois, Interfaith, Niagara Updates, Sharing the Faith

Salaam Shalom Interfaith Concert & “What I Brought in My Luggage Mini Exhibit”

A LONGING LARGER THAN LUGGAGES TOUCHED PEOPLE’S HEARTS By: S.K. in collaboration with Ayse Eldes The Congregation Etz Chaim Synagogue hosted the “Salaam...

2017, Blog, Environment, Global Issues, Illinois

Chicagoland Volunteers Provide Hurricane Relief

Chicagoland Volunteers Provide Hurricane Relief BY: Daniel Baker, Communications Intern Torn power lines, destroyed homes, and lost lives. Many states have been damaged...

2017, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Theology

Yom Kippur And Food

Yom Kippur And Food By: Boe Chmill Yom Kippur, it is the holiest day in the Jewish Calendar. It is a holiday built...

27 Sep

2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah Despite Anti-Semitism

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah Despite Anti-Semitism By Daniel Baker, Communications Intern In a corner a block away from the Skokie Swift Dempster-Skokie Station is...

Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner

Congratulations, Morgan Visser!

Niagara Foundation is proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our graduating Summer intern, Morgan Visser who was offered an internship with the...

18 Jul

2017, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

The Relationship Between Religion and Hip-Hop

The Relationship Between Religion and Hip-Hop By: Sarah Wright, Public & Global Affairs Intern Ever since hip-hop originated in the South Bronx in...

08 Jun

2017, Articles, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith, Interns' Corner, Interviews

Heartbeat- A Peaceful Rhythm

Heartbeat- A Peaceful Rhythm By: Kristiana Peric, Interfaith Engagement Intern Photo Credits: Heartbeat’s Official Website: heartbeat.fm “All day I’m looking through my window...

14 Feb

Articles, Blog, Event Recaps, Illinois

Loop Synagogue- Day of Solidarity

Loop Synagogue- Day of Solidarity By: Kristiana Peric and Ellen Gutoske On February 4th, just past midnight Stuart Wright drove up to the...

2017, Articles, Black History Month, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Media, Newsletter, Peace and Conflict, Politics

Bob Marley and the Politics of Labeling

Bob Marley and the Politics of Labeling By: Kristiana Peric, Interfaith Engagement Intern “Me only have one ambition, y’know. I only have one...

31 Jan

2017, FRONTPAGE, Niagara Updates, Statements

NF Statement on Jan. 27th Refugee Policy

Homegrown and international terrorism are serious threats to countries and people around the world. We strongly believe that every nation should take the...

12 Oct

2016, Articles, Blog, Governance, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Terrorism

Safety vs. Freedom: Who Oppresses Who?

By: Joseph Birko, Communications Intern – [email protected] With the recent tensions regarding the terrorist attacks throughout Europe, many governments are wary of how...

12 Oct

Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement, Interns' Corner

To Understand and Act: The Importance of Interfaith Dialogue

By: Joseph Birko, Communications Intern – [email protected] With the recent tragedies in Europe, Syria and other attacks throughout the Middle East, the relationship...

12 Oct

Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Politics

Small Screen; Big Politics

By: Joseph Birko [email protected] Not only was the 2016 Emmys an award show that celebrates the best of television, but it also represented...

02 Aug

Articles, Blog, Default Category, Global Issues, Illinois, Terrorism

Terrorism: Where its True Power Lies

TERRORISM: WHERE ITS TRUE POWER LIES BY:James McLellan, Interfaith Engagement Intern Chaos in the world has yet again produced another tragedy: this time...

Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner

Interns’ Corner: Terrorism: Where Its True Power ‘Lies’

Terrorism: Where Its True Power ‘Lies’ By: James McLellan Chaos in the world has yet again produced another tragedy: this time in Germany....

27 Jul

Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict

Catholics Gather for World Youth Day

Catholics Gather in Poland for World Youth Day By: Deni Kamper This week hundreds of thousands of Catholic youth are making a pilgrimage...

Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner

Health Benefits of Religious Practice

Health Benefits of Religious Practice Fasting is known to be a common religious practice among different faiths such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam....

21 Jul

Blog, Event Recaps

STF: Ramadan Experience Re-cap

Ramadan Experience Dinner: Event Recap By: Hope Williams On Tuesday, June 28th, the Niagara Foundation hosted the Ramadan Experience Dinner in conjunction with...

21 Jul

Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner

Putting Faith into Action

Putting Faith into Action By: Deni Kamper As the country mourns after an especially violent and traumatic month that saw the loss of...

21 Jul

Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner

What to do in the wake of the recent American Tragedies?

What can we do in the wake of these American tragedies? By: Rapheal Mathis Edited by: Deni Kamper These past couple of weeks...

11 Jul

2016, Articles, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Public and Global Affairs

Challenges Businesses Face When Expanding Internationally

By: Mary-Kate Schiffer, Communications Intern Edited by: Deni Kamper Challenges Businesses Face When Expanding Internationally “Worldwide business organizations have discovered that intercultural communication...

30 Jun

2016, Articles, Blog, Default Category, Democracy, Governance, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Politics

Turkey-Israel Relations

What a week it’s been for Turkey. There’s no question – in my mind anyway – that the recent bombings of the Istanbul...

Blog, Default Category, Statements

Niagara Foundation Condemns Recent Attacks

Niagara Foundation adamantly condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey, Belgium, Pakistan, and Iraq. On March 19, a bombing on a popular shopping...

Blog, Statements

Niagara Foundation Condemns the Recent Attacks in Turkey

Our hearts go out to the friends and family of those affected by the recent terror attacks that took place not only in...

24 Jun

2016, Articles, Blog, Democracy, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Media

Journalists Targeted as Press Freedom Declines in Turkey

Journalists Targeted as Press Freedom Declines in Turkey By Deni Kamper Protests broke out in Istanbul on Tuesday after a court ordered the...

23 Jun

2016, Articles, Blog, Branches, Democracy, Governance, Illinois, Media, Politics

The Dangers of Trump’s Bigotry

The Dangers of Trump’s Bigotry By: James McLellan There’s (hopefully) no doubt in the minds of most people that Donald Trump’s rhetoric towards...

Blog, Statements

NF condemns the Orlando Shooting

The Niagara Foundation, strongly condemns the horrifying mass shooting in Florida on June 12th that left more than 50 dead and injured many...

15 Apr

Blog, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

How Low-Income Families Can Earn Refunds This Tax Season

It's tax filing season! Don’t you love this time of year? You are right, nobody enjoys filing their taxes. It takes time from...

| Tagged Earned Tax Income Credit, economics, finance, income inequality, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Niagara Foundation, tax refunds, tax season, wage gap

12 Apr

Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Dr. Elizabeth Loentz Discusses Yiddish, Its Relevance in Jewish Identity

“Once Yiddish has taken hold of you...then you will no longer recognize your earlier tranquility. Then you will feel the true unity of...

| Tagged culture, Dr. Elizabeth Loentz, identity, Judaism, language, Niagara Foundation, University of Illinois at Chicago, Yiddish

24 Mar

Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Dr. Susan Ross Talks Feminist Theology, Patriarchy, and Influential Women

On Thursday, March 17, Niagara Foundation welcomed Dr. Susan Ross from Loyola University to discuss the role of feminism within both an academic...

| Tagged Dr. Susan Ross, Elizabeth Johnson, feminism, feminist theology, Gerda Learner, Loyola University Chicago, Niagara Foundation, patriarchy, Paul Tillich

23 Mar

Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Leadership, Society and Culture

Linsey Maughan Talks UN Women Chicago Chapter, Fundraising, and the Importance of Education

On March 16, the Niagara Foundation welcomed Linsey Maughan to talk about the UN Women Chicago Chapter as a part of the “Public...

| Tagged chicago, feminism, gender, global issues, human rights, Linsey Maughan, Niagara Foundation, social justice, UN Women, United Nations, USNC-UN Women

22 Mar

Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Statements, Terrorism

Niagara Foundation Condemns Brussels Attacks

Niagara Foundation entirely condemns the terrorist attack on Tuesday, March 22nd in Brussels, Belgium. The attack occurred at both the Zaventem airport and...

| Tagged airport, attacks, Belgium, bombings, Brussels, ISIS, Islamic State, Maelbeek, Niagara Foundation, subway, terrorism, terrorist attacks, Zaventem

Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Health, Interns' Corner, Science and Technology, Society and Culture

Climate Change and Its Effects on Pollinators, Plants, and Food

Climate change is happening now! Yes, I understand this might be an obvious statement. However, we have a lack of knowledge about the...

| Tagged agriculture, climate change, crops, ecosystem, food, global warming, honeybees, Niagara Foundation, phenology, plants, pollination

08 Mar

Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Leadership, Society and Culture, Values

Kate Bensen Discusses Struggles and Gains for Women in the Workplace

On March 2, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Kate Benson, J.D. to our flagship office in downtown Chicago. In...

| Tagged corporations, equal rights, feminism, International Women's Day, Kate Bensen, Niagara Foundation, nonprofits, The Chicago Network, workplace rights

04 Mar

Blog, Democracy, Global Issues, Governance, Human Rights, Media, Politics, Statements

Niagara Foundation Condemns Government Takeover of Zaman

Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the Turkish government's aggressive takeover of one of the nation's largest newspapers.

| Tagged Erdogan, freedom of press, freedom of speech, government, government takeover, journalism, media, takeover, turkey, Zaman

26 Feb

Blog, Event Recaps, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

PJ Cannon Introduces Niagara to Rastafari Beliefs and Practices

On February 23, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting PJ Cannon, Jr. for a Friends in Faith event on Rastafari beliefs...

| Tagged Haile Sallasie, Jamaica, Marcus Garvey, PJ Cannon, RASTA Radio, Rastafari

26 Feb

Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Sallie Latkovich Speaks on Biblical Study Programs at CTU, Her Experiences Traveling in the Middle East

On February 18, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Sallie Latkovich to discuss the benefits of religious studies abroad. Latkovich, C.S.J.,...

| Tagged Biblical study, Catholic Theological Union, Christianity, CTU, Egypt, Greece, Interfaith, islam, Israel, Jordan, Judaism, Middle East, Palestine, Sallie Latkovich, Study abroad, travel, travel programs, turkey

26 Feb

Blog, Democracy, Diplomacy, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Health, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture

Yemen, Iran, and Syria: The 2016 State of the Middle East Forum on the “Crisis in the Gulf”

On February 17, the Niagara Foundation hosted the annual “State of the Middle East Forum” at Roosevelt University’s Fine Arts Building. The forum...

| Tagged 2016 State of the Middle East Forum, Dr. David Faris, Iran, Middle East, State of the Middle East Forum, Syria, Yemen

Blog, Global Issues, Health, Interns' Corner, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture

“Gloomy Days”: Brazil, the Olympics, and the Zika Virus

Brazil is going through a challenging period: it is facing an economic crisis stemming from record low oil prices and political corruption, and...

| Tagged 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, World Health Organization, Zika virus

Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice

oday is World Day of Social Justice. This day is recognized by the U.N. and its member states and was officially created in...

| Tagged development, globalization, human rights, Niagara Foundation, social justice, United Nations, World Day of Social Justice

12 Feb

Blog, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Health, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Professor Benjamin Zeller Discusses Relationship Between Religion and Food

On February 9, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Professor Benjamin Zeller to speak on the topic of “Religion and Food.”...

| Tagged dietary restrictions, food, identity, Lake Forest College, Niagara Foundation, Professor Benjamin Zeller, religion

Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Today is Ash Wednesday

Today is Ash Wednesday in the Christian faith, a religious holiday which occurs 46 days before Easter. Participants fast for 40 days as...

| Tagged Ash Wednesday, Christianity, Lent, religious holidays

Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Today is Shrove Tuesday

Also known as Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, February 9, 2016 is Fat Tuesday, a celebratory day of colorful and eccentric costumes, rich...

| Tagged Christianity, Fat Tuesday, Lent, Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday

Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Values

Today is Chinese New Year

Today is the Chinese New Year or the “Spring Festival.” Traditionally this holiday has existed to honor ancestors and deities and to cleanse...

| Tagged Chinese New Year, cultural holidays, Lunar New Year, religious holidays, Year of the Monkey

05 Feb

Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Brian Bannon Talks Human-Centered Design, Refocused Mission for Chicago Public Library

On February 3rd, the Center for Public & Global Affairs welcomed Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon to Niagara Foundation. While the presentation...

| Tagged Brian Bannon, chicago, Chicago Public Library, Commissioner, design, information, library, literacy

05 Feb

Blog, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Theology

Professor Julius Crump Examines Evil, Its Role in Public Discourse

On February 2nd, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Julius Crump to our Friends in Faith lecture series. For this...

| Tagged collective evil, evil, Julius Crump, Lake Forest College, problem of evil

Blog, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

The Importance of Travel

Travelers are looking for experiences that allow them to experience a different culture, understand its customs, and sample delicious traditional cuisines. Those who...

| Tagged Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, travel

04 Feb

Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality, Theology

This Week is World Interfaith Harmony Week

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the first week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010. This initiative provides a platform...

| Tagged Interfaith, Peace, United Nations, World Interfaith Harmony Day, World Interfaith Harmony Week

Blog, Interfaith, Interns' Corner, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Theology

Meditating for the First Time: A Visit to The Buddhist Temple of Chicago

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting a landmark, The Buddhist Temple of Chicago. This 70-year-old institution extends open arms to visitors,...

| Tagged Buddhism, Buddhist Temple of Chicago, meditation

World Cancer Day Campaign Material by Union for International

04 Feb

Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Health, Science and Technology, Society and Culture

Today is World Cancer Day

"I believe that we need a moon shot in this country to cure cancer. It's personal. But I know we can do this...

| Tagged 2016, cancer, World Cancer Day

28 Jan

Blog, Diplomacy, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner, Politics, Society and Culture

Closing the 90 Mile Gap

This wonderful artistic collaboration proved Cubans will start to experience cultural changes in their lives, but how will this new US-Cuba relation will...

| Tagged Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Cuba, Diplomacy, tourism, travel, United States

27 Jan

2016, Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Leadership, Media, Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Values

Jeff McCarter from Free Spirit Media Speaks on Importance of Diversity, Role of Urban Youth in Media

On January 21, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Jeff McCarter. He is Founder & Executive Director of Free Spirit Media....

| Tagged activism, chicago, development, Free Spirit Media, journalism, media, society, youth

27 Jan

Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict

January 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On January 27th, 1945 Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by Soviet troops. Sixty-one years later, this day of remembrance was designated in 2006 by the...

| Tagged genocide, Holocaust, human rights, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, United Nations

25 Jan

Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays

Today is Tu BiShvat

Here at the Niagara Foundation we are delighted to acknowledge the Jewish holiday Tu BiShvat on January 25th, 2016.

| Tagged Judaism, religious holiday, Tu BiShvat

21 Jan

Blog, Economic Development, Global Issues, Governance, Interns' Corner, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture, Values

“This is Greece”: A Student’s Experience During the Debt Crisis

“Their economic crisis is making that country very unstable, it’s not a very safe place for travelers. You should go somewhere else!” I...

| Tagged austerity, bailout, finance, Greece, Grexit, policy, recession, tourism, values

13 Jan

Event Recaps, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Values

Dr. Aasim Padela Discusses Culturally-Sensitive Healthcare, Medical Ethics

On January 12, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasuring of receiving Dr. Aasim Padela for an informative Friends in Faith event on the...

| Tagged biomedicine, Dr. Aasim Padela, Ethics, healthcare, Initiative on Islam and Medicine, islam, medicine

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07 Dec

Blog, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Statements

Niagara Foundation’s Statement on the San Bernardino Attacks

We condemn all violence committed in the name of any religion and denounce those who would use religion as justification for their crimes....

| Tagged San Bernardino, San Bernardino attacks, terrorism

04 Dec

Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Gender, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Marvinetta Penn on Global Girls Inc. and the Power of the Arts

The vision of Global Girls Inc. is clear and powerful: “Globally, all girls have the ability to voice their stories, create opportunities, and...

| Tagged arts, chicago, Global Girls Inc., Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, South Side

04 Dec

Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Interns' Corner

Today is World Soil Day

Today, there are many issues surrounding how we treat our soil and damage its health properties through different chemicals and fertilizers, which in-turn...

| Tagged climate change, conservation, environment, preservation, soil, sustainability, UN observance, United Nations, World Soil Day

Blog, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values

“It’s Just a Game”: How Sports and Play Affect Human Development and Interaction

In 1952 at the Fleishhacker Zoo in San Francisco, English anthropologist Gregory Bateson would make one of the most significant, academic observations on...

| Tagged Olympics, play, society, sports

Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Values

Happy Thanksgiving from Niagara Foundation!

Each year, Thanksgiving lends us an opportunity to slow down and welcome each other into our homes and be grateful for what we...

| Tagged family, friends, thanks, thanksgiving, United States

24 Nov

Blog, Democracy, Education, Event Recaps, Leadership, Politics, Public Affairs, Science and Technology

Event Recap: John Sirek Speaks on McCormick Foundation’s Civics Program

Mr. Sirek stressed the McCormick Foundation’s mission: “to foster communities of educated and engaged citizens.” To achieve this goal, the foundation runs key...

| Tagged civics, Democracy, Education, government, John Sirek, journalism, McCormick Foundation

20 Nov

Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Human Rights, Interfaith, Leadership, Niagara Updates, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Event Recap: 2015 Peace & Dialogue Awards

Each year, the Niagara Foundation publicly recognizes individuals and organizations in the Chicago community who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed...

| Tagged Andrea Zopp, chicago, Chicago Community Trust, Community Service Award, Daniel Ash, Fethullah Gulen Award, Gesture, Lifetime Leadership Award, Niagara Foundation, Peace & Dialogue Awards, silent auction, Suzanne Morgan

19 Nov

Blog, Day Overviews, Education, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Today is World Philosophy Day

Every person is born with the right to wonder, and the act of wonder is what gave birth to the world of philosophy,...

| Tagged Philosophy, United Nations, World Philosophy Day

16 Nov

Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Statements

Niagara Foundation Statement on Beirut Attacks

Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the terrorist attacks in Beirut on November 13, 2015, which ISIS perpetrated through two suicide bombings.

| Tagged attacks, Beirut, bombings, ISIS, Lebanon, terrorism

14 Nov

Blog, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Statements

Niagara Foundation’s and Fethullah Gulen’s Statements on Paris Terrorist Attacks

Niagara Foundation’s Statement Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 14, 2015. Violence against civilians is never justified and...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, islam, Paris. terrorism, terrorist attacks

01 Nov

Articles, Blog, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

The Modern Importance of Religious Reform

For many Americans and Westerners around the world, this is Halloween weekend. Yesterday was a day of trick-or-treating with family, wearing costumes, and watching...

| Tagged All Saints Day, Lutheranism, reform, Reformation Day

31 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Today is Halloween

Halloween is a holiday where people dress up in costumes, consume copious amounts of candy and tell each other scary stories. But Halloween...

| Tagged Halloween, holiday

27 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict

This Week is Disarmament Week

Every year, the United Nations observes Disarmament Week from October 24, also United Nations Day, to October 30 to increase the public awareness...

| Tagged disarmament, Disarmament Week, United Nations

24 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Today is World Development Information Day

This Saturday, October 24 is World Development Information Day, which was instituted on this day in 1972 by the United Nations. The date...

23 Oct

Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Howard Learner Talks Environmental Law, Energy Efficiency

On Wednesday, October 21 at the Niagara Foundation, we hosted Howard A. Learner, the President and Executive Director of the Environmental Law and...

| Tagged ELPC, energy, energy efficiency, environment, environmental law, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Howard Learner, Niagara Foundation, technology

20 Oct

Blog, Events

Love is a Verb to Screen in Theaters Nationwide

On November 12, 2015, theaters nationwide will screen the 2014 documentary Love is a Verb. Love is a Verb details the work of...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, gulen movement, hizmet, Love is a Verb

16 Oct

Blog, Economic Development, Education, Event Recaps, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Arshia Ali-Khan Discusses Poverty in Chicago, Lake County

On October 14th, Niagara Foundation was pleased to host Arshia Ali-Khan, Director of Business Development & Marketing for the UMMA Center. The UMMA...

| Tagged chicago, Lake County, poverty, UMMA Centers

Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Statements

Niagara Foundation’s Statement on the Ankara Bombings

Niagara Foundation condemns the bombings that occurred in Ankara on October 10, 2015. We are deeply saddened by the growing numbers of dead and...

| Tagged Ankara, bombings

10 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty

The 13th World Day Against Death Penalty will be marked on October 10, 2015. This day is to raise awareness about death penalty...

| Tagged capital punishment, death penalty, United Nations, World Day Against the Death Penalty

09 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education, Global Issues

Today is World Post Day

On October 9, 2015, it is World Post Day. The day marks the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s establishment. The union’s goal...

| Tagged mail, Universal Postal Union, World Post Day

09 Oct

Blog, Event Recaps, Human Rights, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Friends in Faith with Hazim Fazlic

On October 8, Hazim Fazlic, adjunct professor of Islamic Studies at Lake Forest College and imam of the Islamic Cultural Center of Greater...

| Tagged culture, Europe, immigration, islam

09 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Human Rights, Society and Culture

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, a day created to bring awareness to the stigma of mental illness. This stigma results in...

| Tagged mental health, United Nations, World Mental Health Day

08 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues

Today is World Sight Day

This year, October 8, 2015 is World Sight Day giving opportunity of communication to the eye health community. World Sight Day is observed...

02 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict

Today is the International Day of Non-Violence!

October 2nd marks the International Day of Non-Violence, which the United Nations established through a resolution in 2007. The date is significant because...

| Tagged International Day of Non-Violence, Mahatma Gandhi, non-violence, Peace

01 Oct

Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality

This week is Sukkot!

This year, Sukkot began in the evening of Sunday 27 and ends in the evening of Sunday, October 4. Sukkot is an agricultural...

| Tagged Judaism, Sukkot

01 Oct

Blog, Event Recaps, Society and Culture, Values

Today is the International Day of Older Persons!

Every year on October 1, the United Nations recognizes the International Day of Older Persons, which was established on 1990. The day is...

| Tagged International Day of Older Persons

01 Oct

Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Leadership, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Sally Duros

On September 22, digital communicator, independent journalist, and Huffington post blogger Sally Duros joined Niagara Foundation to speak about “Women in Digital Media.”...

| Tagged journalism, media, news, Sally Duros, women

28 Sep

Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education

Sunday was World Tourism Day!

Every year, United Nations’ World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27. The day aims to promote tourism and to raise awareness about...