A World of Difference
By Karen Shen, Niagara Intern and Student at Northwestern I grew up in a family that emphasized exploring diversity and experiencing cultures around...
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Category Archives: Blog
03
Sep
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
The Niagara Family: “It’s About the People”
By: Sanya Mansoor, Niagara Intern and Student at Northwestern “I always consider the Niagara Foundation as the Niagara family.” Sherif Soydan, President and...
30
Aug
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Martin Luther King Jr. and The Drum Major Instinct
Photo: Library of Congress By: Brendan Dowd, Director of the Center for Cultural Exchange and Interfaith Collaboration and Eleanor Peck, Director of Communications...
30
Aug
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Bassiouni: Egypt Facing Challenges of Legality and Legitimacy
By Sanya Mansoor and Trevor Harty – Reporting and Editing Interns Cherif Bassiouni speaks with attendees of the event. On Thursday, August 22nd,...
19
Aug
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Branching Out to Buddhism
By Sanya Mansoor Turkish tea and talk of Buddhism made for a memorable intimate gathering between members of the Niagara office and local...
19
Aug
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
On Sharing Thoughts, Baklava and Faith.
By Sanya Mansoor Introductions Niagara was delighted to host representatives from the Archdiocese of Chicago community for a cozy Iftar meal at...
19
Aug
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Gülen Making Headlines
Our Honorary President, Fethullah Gülen, revealed some telling insights about his life and philosophies in a recent interview with The Atlantic. Gülen has come into...
04
Jun
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Friends in Faith: The First of Many ‘Illuminating’ Conversations
By Brendan Dowd “The stranger does not come accidentally; he brings a particular gift and illumination,” writes poet and philosopher John O’Donohue. Relationships...
04
Jun
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Niagara in Springfield: Turkic Cultural Exchange and Community Dialogue
By Niagara Intern Staff: Polina Zasheva, Emma Hornor and Eleanor Peck Nearly seventy-five legislators and staff attended the annual Turkic cultural reception at...
04
Jun
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
More than Tolerance
By Stephanie Howson I never knew much about the Abrahamic traditions before going to college. I was...
21
May
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Roosevelt University President Talks Turkey
By Cassidy Herrington At Niagara, summer is the busiest season for Turkey trips. Each month, our directors alternate traveling from Chicago to Istanbul...
07
May
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Niagara’s new director and his journey to the dinnertable
By Cassidy Herrington Brendan Dowd discovered the idea of interfaith collaboration in a dark, sweaty place. He and an assorted group of...
2013, Blog, Fethullah Gulen, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Recipients of the Fethullah Gulen Award react to namesake’s Time 100 recognition
By Cassidy Herrington Niagara’s honorary president, Fethullah Gulen, made international headlines last week when Time magazine named him one of the “100 most...
23
Apr
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
‘Dynamic’ Niagara intern has an eye for marketing, ear for hip-hop
By Cassidy Herrington Niagara is fortunate to have some of the best interns in the city. One intern in particular, brings a particular...
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President M. FETHULLAH GULEN Named in TIME Magazine’s "World’s 100 Most Influential People" for 2013
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Niagara Foundation’s honorary president, M. Fethullah Gulen, was named as one of TIME magazine’s...
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2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Niagara Foundation deeply saddened by Boston Marathon bombing
The Niagara Foundation condemns the bombing at Boston Marathon. Our organization is committed to promoting peace, respect and dialogue in our society, and...
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09
Apr
2013, Blog, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Human trafficking is a lurking business in Chicago
Human trafficking is a clandestine international business, and the market for sexual exploitation is thriving in Chicago. The Windy City’s central geographical location makes...
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Tea translates to friendship: introducing Niagara’s Chicago Global Family initiative
By Brendan Dowd In typical Niagara fashion, two trays of freshly brewed Turkish tea made their way to our table. Greetings and introductions...
18
Mar
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Abrahamic Traditions speakers bring pluralism to the dinner table
Nearly 300 guests gathered for Niagara Foundation’s annual Abrahamic Traditions Dinner to witness a phenomenon that several faith leaders are calling a remarkable...
04
Mar
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
‘Jealous’ bread and new beginnings
Food and wine warmed the mouths and minds of the guests seated around the table. As the dinner progressed, those inhibitions that naturally...