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Dec
Category Archives: Illinois
2013, Illinois, News
Illinois Tornado Condolences
It is with deep sadness that we at the Niagara Foundation express our condolences for those affected by the tornadoes in the Midwest...
13
Nov
2013, Illinois, News
Typhoon Haiyan Condolences
Those of us at the Niagara Foundation were saddened to hear of the devastation in the Phillipines from Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda last week. Our...
2013, Illinois, News
Gulen back in good health
We are happy to report that the honorary president of the Niagara Foundation, Fethullah Gulen, is in good health after he was taken...
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Oct
2013, Blog, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Updates, Society and Culture, Values
Domestic Violence Awareness
In case you were not aware, October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This commemorative month was passed into law in 1989 by...
2013, Fethullah Gulen, Illinois, News
Fethullah Gulen’s Statement Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Nairobi
September 25, 2013 – The Niagara Foundation joins with our Honorary President, Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Muslim scholar, poet, as well as humanitarian and...
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Sep
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
The 8th Annual Peace & Dialogue Awards
The honorees and Rob Stafford with Niagara staff By: Eleanor Peck, Director of Communications and Member Relations The Eighth Annual Peace & Dialogue...
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Sep
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
9/11 Remembrance #2
Here is the second installation of our blog posts remembering 9/11 from an interfaith perspective. Our own Sanya Mansoor interviewed three faith...
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Welcome Letter
Dear Friends, Family, and Community of Niagara Foundation, It’s an honor to be the newest member of the team here at the Niagara...
2013, Default Category, Illinois
9/11 Remembrance
In between some admittedly harried days getting ready for the Peace and Dialogue Awards, we got the chance to hear from a few...
13
Sep
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Anne Pramaggiore, CEO and President of ComEd, on Innovation and Communication
By: Sanya Mansoor, Intern at the Niagara Foundation and Student at Northwestern The Niagara Foundation was thrilled to feature Anne Pramaggiore, President and...
09
Sep
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
2013 Peace & Dialogue Awards: Recognizing Excellence
By: Sanya Mansoor, Niagara Intern and Student at Northwestern The Niagara Foundation is eagerly counting down the days until Sept. 16, 2013, the...
2013, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Study Türkiye, A Curriculum Development Project for University and Community College Faculty
The Study Türkiye program brings together professors from different disciplines and universities to study the history, politics, religion, economics, and culture of Turkey. Every...
2013, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
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...
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...
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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...
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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,...
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Aug
2013, Illinois, Sharing the Faith
Sharing the Faith 2013
From Left to Right: Kirsten Peachey of the Center for Faith and Community Health Transformation, Harry Rhodes of Growing Home, inc. , and...
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Aug
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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...
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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...
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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...
2013, Illinois, News
Atlantic Interviews Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President
A Rare Meeting With Reclusive Turkish Spiritual Leader Fethullah Gulen By Jamie Tarabay | Aug 14 2013, 9:05 AM ET Fethullah Gulen is...
2013, Illinois, News
Gülen Awarded Manhae Peace Prize
8/11/13 We are proud to announce that the Honorary President of Niagara Foundation, Fethullah Gülen, was the recipient of the Manhae Peace Prize...
2013, Illinois, News
We offer our deepest condolences and prayers to the families and friends of the victims who lost lives or faced injury at the deadly train crash this week
On behalf of Niagara Foundation, we offer our deepest condolences and prayers to the families and friends of the victims who lost lives...
2013, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners
Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience 2013
You’re cordially invited to the Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience Please Join us to break bread together in the Holy...
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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...
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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...
2013, Illinois, News
Niagara Foundation is mourning with those who are suffering from the devastation left by the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma
Niagara Foundation is mourning with those who are suffering from the devastation left by the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. We are saddened by...
2013, Illinois, News
The Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the car bombing in Reyhanli-Hatay/Turkey
The Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the car bombing in Reyhanli-Hatay/Turkey which killed 49 innocent people and injured several others. We are deeply saddened...
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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...
Illinois, Newsletter
** Media Advisory **
**** Media Advisory **** – For Immediate Release and Distribution – State legislators to host Intercultural Reception with Turkic communities at the Illinois...
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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...
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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...
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Apr
2013, Illinois, News
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’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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2013, Illinois, Newsletter
April 23, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 The latest news, updates and events from the Niagara Foundation headquarters in Chicago. We encourage you to join our...
2013, Illinois, Newsletter
May 21, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The latest news, updates and events from the Niagara Foundation headquarters in Chicago. We’re expanding our efforts to keep...
2013, Illinois, Newsletter
August 20, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Niagara is coming out of a busy summer season. Below are some stories highlighting a few of the recent...
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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...
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Mar
2013, Earth Hour, Illinois, Social Responsibility
Earth Hour
This Earth Hour 2013: 8.30pm, Saturday 23 March, celebrate your action for the planet with the people of world by switching off your...
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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...
2013, Illinois, News
Niagara Foundation Congratulates the New Pope Francis I
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE March 15, 2013 The Niagara Foundation Congratulates the New Pope. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board,...
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2013, Illinois, Newsletter
April 9, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 The latest news, updates and events from the Niagara Foundation headquarters in Chicago. We encourage you to join our...
2013, Illinois, Newsletter
March 19, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 The latest news, updates and events from the Niagara Foundation headquarters in Chicago. We’re expanding our efforts to keep...
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...
2013, Illinois, News
Niagara Foundation condemns the attack against the U.S. Embassy in Ankara
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND DISTRIBUTION The Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the suicide bomber attack that killed a Turkish security guard outside the U.S....
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Jan
2013, Illinois, News
Niagara Foundation Condemns the Mass Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut
Niagara Foundation Condemns the Mass Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, Dec. 14, 2012 The Niagara Foundation deeply saddened by...
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Nov
2012, Illinois, News
Helping Survivors of Hurricane Sandy
The Niagara Foundation’s Center for Social Responsibility would like to offer its sincerest condolences to the victims of Hurricane Sandy and their families....
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Oct
2012, Illinois, News
Niagara Foundation condemns the attack against the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Libya
The Niagara Foundation condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the mindless and brutal attack of a mob of extremists against the U.S. Diplomatic...
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2012, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners
Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience 2012
You’re cordially invited to the Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience Please Join us to break bread together in the Holy...
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Jul
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May
2012, Conferences & Panels, Illinois, Lecture Series
Nato Summit Public Speakers Series on the Summits
On May 20 and 21, 2012, Chicago will become only the second American city to host a NATO Summit, and the upcoming G8...
2012, Illinois, News
Niagara Foundation Condemns Shooting at Sikh Temple
As Niagara Foundation, we condemn the recent violent attack at Wisconsin Sikh Temple. We offer our sympathy and prayers to those who are...
2012, Illinois, Special Events
Mothers Shaping the World
Theme: Mothers Shaping the World Keynote by Peggy Parfenoff Executive Director Of World Chicago Date: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 Time: 05:30 PM Venue:...
2012, Illinois, Special Events
Mothers of Abraham’s Children
Theme: Motherhood in Abrahamic Faiths Panelists: Linda Umansky Saiger, Community Relations Specialist Crystale. Silva-McCormick, Phd Candidate at LSTC Janaan Hashim, Lawyer Date: Tuesday,...
2012, Art & Music, Illinois
Mother’s Stroke Of Compassion – Art Contest 2012
Niagara Foundation Art Contest 2012 Terms & Conditions THEME: Mother’s Stroke of Compassion JUROR: TBA ENTRY ARTIST ELIGIBILITY: Artist must be A...
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Mar
2012, Illinois, Social Responsibility
International Women’s Day
Niagara Foundation Celebrates International Women’s Day. As part of Niagara Foundation’s Community Projects, we participated International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2012 to...
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Mar
2012, Illinois, Social Responsibility
International Women's Day
Niagara Foundation Celebrates International Women’s Day. As part of Niagara Foundation’s Community Projects, we participated International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2012 to...
2012, Illinois, Special Events
NATO SUMMIT PUBLIC SPEAKERS SERIES
In May 2012, Chicago will become only the second American city to host a NATO Summit, and the upcoming G8 meeting at Camp...