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Category Archives: Society and Culture
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Abraham's Tent, Dialogue Dinners, Illinois, Interfaith, Religious Holidays, Values
The Falls: 1 Hour Remedy to Thwart Muslim Stereotypes
1 Hour Remedy to Thwart Muslim Stereotypes By: Cultureguru “Wow…what a way to blow away years of stereotypes in one evening! Everyone should...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Mar
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...
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Events, Friends in Faith, Gender, Interfaith Engagement, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values
FIF: Dr. Susan Ross on “Feminist Theology”
We are pleased to invite Dr. Susan A. Ross, Professor of Theology and a Faculty Scholar at Loyola University Chicago, on March 17,...
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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...
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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...
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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.,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.”...
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Feb
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...
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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...
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Feb
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...
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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...
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Feb
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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.”...
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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...
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Blog, Day Overviews, Economic Development, Education, Global Issues
Today is World Maritime Day!
World Maritime Day was created by the International Maritime Organization to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the...
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Blog, Default Category, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Values
How Brands Produce and Maintain Belief
Currently, according to American physicist and philosopher Thomas Samuel Kuhn, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in the culture of brands and branding....
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Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture
Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Travis Rejman
On Wednesday, September 16, Travis Rejman, the founding Executive Director of the Goldin Institute joined Niagara Foundation for an intimate discussion on the...
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Democracy, Governance, Politics, Public Affairs, Values
Today is the International Day of Democracy!
Every year, the International Day of Democracy is celebrated on September 15 to raise awareness about democracy. This year, in 2015, the theme...
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Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Leadership, Values
Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Tom Kuczmarski
On Wednesday, September 9, Thomas D. Kuczmarski, a nationally recognized expert in the innovation of new products and services joined Niagara Foundation for...
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Blog, Education, Global Issues, Society and Culture
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day!
World Suicide Prevention Day is annually observed on September 10. This year, the theme of the day is to encourage people and organizations...
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Sep
Blog, Event Recaps, Human Rights, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture
Event Recap: Friends in Faith with Father Larry Dowling
On Tuesday, September 1, Father Larry Dowling ofSt. Agatha Parish and St. Agatha Catholic Academy in Chicago’s North Lawndale community joined Niagara Foundation for...
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Blog, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner
Today is International Literacy Day!
Every year, on September 8, The United Nation’s International Literacy Day shines a light on global literacy need as it promotes the significance...
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Blog, Education, Interns' Corner, Values
“Different” is Good: Why Diversity Matters
We are often separated and segregated from different groups of people during our lives, however when it comes to college it is probably...
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Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture, Values
A Nation of Immigrants: Why Multiculturalism Matters
Immigration today is by all means a controversial issue, but it is also the heart of this country. America is shaped and rooted...
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Blog, Event Recaps, Politics, Society and Culture, Values
Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Jamil Khoury
On Tuesday, August 11th, Jamil Khoury joined the Niagara Foundation for a Chicago and Global Family event. As a theatre producer, essayist, playwright,...
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Blog, Democracy, Event Recaps, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture
Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Charlene Carruthers
On August 12, Charlene A. Carruthers joined Niagara for a Chicago Global Family Event. Carruthers is the national director of Black Youth Project...
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Aug
Blog, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values
Wednesday was International Youth Day!
All over the globe, members of the youth population (which happens to be ¼ of the global population!) are grabbing their cameras, and...
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Aug
Blog, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture
Homelessness in Chicago
A 2014 report states that there are approximately 138,575 homeless people in Chicago. To help these people, the city of Chicago offers 2,064...
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Aug
Blog, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture
Last Week was World Breastfeeding Week!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19op5LQ0na8vFwZzigGr9zqh7HEGxoHp1myv8wEtSExQ/edit By Alyssa Slager Communications Intern August 10, 2015 “Baby do the WABA Crawl; You can feel so big and tall; Throw the bottle to...
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Blog, Education, Interns' Corner
The Power of a Bilingual Education
Before I learned to add one plus two, I learned to añadir uno más dos. When I was five, my parents enrolled me...
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Blog, Interns' Corner, Values
Theatre, Race, and Culture
Similar to many cultural aspects of the United States, musical theatre has been largely dominated by upper-class white males as writers, composers, producers,...
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Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Values
Why Dialogue and Debate Promote Learning
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Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values
Reflections on Tunisia
The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...
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Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture, Values
The Importance of Women in Combatting Food Insecurity: A Recap
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2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Values
SnapStories: Understanding International Cultures Starting from the Teens
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2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values
A Cultural Ritual: Drinking Tea in China
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2015, Blog, Education, Religion and Spirituality, Values
The Importance of Learning in Judaism
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2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values
The Value of Travel
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Blog, Day Overviews, Governance, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture
Saturday was Nelson Mandela International Day!
By Jasmin Rojo, Communications Intern July 16 Nelson Mandela International Day was declared in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It...
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Blog, Diplomacy, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values
Our Connected World
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2015, Blog, Global Issues, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture, Values
Culture and Coexistence in a Global Society
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2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values
The Impact of the Chicago Children’s Choir
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2015, Blog, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture
Event Recap: Ramadan Experience 2015
By Brianna Deigan, Communications Intern July 15, 2015 “There is an unseen sweetness in the stomach’s emptiness. We are lutes. When the soundbox...
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2015, Blog, Default Category, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values
Studying Abroad in Yemen
The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...
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2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Values
Being an International Student in the United States
The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...