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Category Archives: 2015

06 Dec
2015, Community Projects, Missouri

Know Your Neighbor Project

01 Dec
2015, Events, Friends in Faith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Speakers

FIF: Cameron Ferguson on “Can Satan Be Saved? The Problem of Original Sin”

| Tagged Cameron Ferguson, original sin, religion, Satan, sin, Theology
12 Nov
2015, Events, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality

FIF: Eileen Smith to speak on Interfaith Marriage

| Tagged Eileen Smith, inter church, Interfaith, marriage, The Interfaith Union
10 Nov
2015, Events, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Reverend Patti Sakai on “Hiding in Plain Sight”

| Tagged Buddhism, chicago, Japan, Japanese Americans, Patti Nakai
10 Nov
2015, Events, Human Rights, Illinois, Interfaith, Lecture Series, Religion and Spirituality

2015 Fethullah Gulen Lecture Series at LSTC

09 Nov
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Education, Events, Gender, Leadership, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Marvinetta Penn, the Executive Director of Global Girls to speak on “The EMCEE Method”

16 Oct
2015, Events, Friends in Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Dr. Samuel Fleischacker to speak on the “Meaning of Jewish Sabbath”

28 Sep
2015, Events, Friends in Faith, FRONTPAGE, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Friends In Faith: Imam Hazim Fazlic on Islam in Europe

| Tagged Europe, Friends in Faith, islam
2015, Missouri, Niagara Forums

Niagara Foundation & Center for Intercultural Studies at SLU present: “ISLAM’S JESUS” LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING

16 Sep
2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Events, Illinois, Leadership, Media, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP, Science and Technology

Chicago & Global Family: John Sirek, McCormick Foundation to speak on “Funding and Fostering Democracy”

14 Sep
2015, Chicago Global Family, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

CGF: Dr. Gokhan Bacik to speak on “the Upcoming Turkey Election and its Implications on the Middle East Politics”

08 Sep
2015, Events, Illinois, Peace & Dialogue Awards, RSVP

2015 Peace & Dialogue Awards – Chicago

       

08 Sep
2015, Events, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith

Sharing the Faith: Yom Kippur Break-Fast at KAM Isaiah Israel

31 Aug
2015, Events, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement, Sharing the Faith

Sharing the Faith: Bridges of Friendship Dinner

27 Aug
2015, Articles, Blog, Illinois, News

Fethullah Gulen’s Article in The Wall Street Journal Against Violent Extremism

Muslims Must Combat the Extremist Cancer By Fethullah Gulen* Aug. 27, 2015 7:32 p.m. ET As the group that calls itself Islamic State, known...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, gulen, gulen movement, hizmet movement
26 Aug
2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois

CGF: Howard Learner, President and Executive Director of the Environmental Law & Policy Center

26 Aug
2015, Education, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality

FIF: Dr. Aasim Padela to speak on “Exploring the Encounter of Islam with Modern Biomedicine”

11 Aug
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois

Chicago & Global Family: Sally Duros to speak on “Women in Business and Media”

10 Aug
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Illinois

CGF: Arshia Ali-Khan of UMMA Center to speak on “Bridging the Socio-Economic Gap in Vulnerable Communities”

10 Aug
2015, Chicago Global Family, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture, Values

Chicago & Global Family: Travis Rejman of Goldin Institute to speak on “The Power of Community in Social Change”

28 Jul
2015, Peace & Dialogue Awards, Wisconsin

Peace and Dialogue Awards 2015 – Wisconsin

27 Jul
2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Religion and Spirituality

Saturday was Tisha B’av!

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Judaism, Tisha B'av
2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Values

SnapStories: Understanding International Cultures Starting from the Teens

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged culture, Snapchat
2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Religion and Spirituality

Tomorrow is the Feast of Saint James!

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Christianity, Feast of Saint James
24 Jul
2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values

A Cultural Ritual: Drinking Tea in China

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged China, tea, travel
23 Jul
2015, Blog, Education, Religion and Spirituality, Values

The Importance of Learning in Judaism

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Judaism, Learning
22 Jul
2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values

The Value of Travel

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Latin America, Study abroad, travel
20 Jul
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Interfaith

CGF: Jamil Khoury to speak on “Representation of Middle Eastern & Muslim peoples in the American Theatre”

20 Jul
2015, Blog, Global Issues, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture, Values

Culture and Coexistence in a Global Society

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Coexistence, culture, Germany, Global
20 Jul
2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values

The Impact of the Chicago Children’s Choir

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Children's Choir
20 Jul
2015, Missouri, Peace & Dialogue Awards

Niagara Peace & Dialog Awards Ceremony – 2015

20 Jul
2015, Nebraska

Niagara Art Contest 2015 – 2016 Sponsorship

20 Jul
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Public and Global Affairs

CGF: Charlene A Carruthers to speak on “Activism in Chicago”

17 Jul
2015, Blog, Religion and Spirituality

Today is Eid al-Fitr!

By Josh Heine, Communications and Membership Coordinator July 17, 2015 Today is Eid al-Fitr, which means “Feast of Breaking the Fast” in Arabic and...

| Tagged Eid al-Fitr, Ramadan
16 Jul
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...

| Tagged Food Security, Hunger, Interfaith, Ramadan Experience
15 Jul
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...

13 Jul
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...

10 Jul
2015, Missouri, Niagara Forums

Dialogue Among Faith Communities For A Better Future

Sponsored by

10 Jul
2015, Blog, Global Issues

Tomorrow is World Population Day!

By Alyssa Slager, Communications Intern Tomorrow, July 11, is World Population Day! In 1987, July 11th was declared the Day of Five Billion...

| Tagged United Nations, World Population Day
30 Jun
2015, Conferences & Panels, Minnesota, Religion and Spirituality

Niagara Forum with Zeki Saritoprak, on Jesus in Islam

29 Jun
2015, Dialogue Dinners, Intercultural Receptions, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Religion and Spirituality

11th Annual Dialogue & Friendship Iftar Dinner – Minnesota

2015

Annual Niagara Foundation Peace and Dialogue Awards – 2015, Michigan

25 Jun
2015, Blog, Religion and Spirituality

Today is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul!

By Jasmin Rojo, Communications Intern June 23, 2015 On this day, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, also known as the Solemnity of...

| Tagged Christianity, Interfaith, Saint Paul, Saint Peter
24 Jun
2015, Blog, Niagara Updates

Why Did Niagara Decide to Cancel an Event Featuring Consul General of Israel to the Midwest?

The mission of the Niagara Foundation is: “to promote social cohesion by fostering civic conversations and sustained relationships between people of different cultures...

22 Jun
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Leadership

Chicago & Global Family: Tom Kuczmarski, President of Chicago Innovation Awards to speak on “Innovating Chicago-style”

11 Jun
2015, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Community Projects, Default Category, Education, Fast-a-thon, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Speakers, Special Events, Values

Ramadan Experience : Lecture and Iftar 2015

22 May
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Media, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, Science and Technology

Chicago Global Family: Hon. Maged Aboulmagd to speak on “American media coverage of Middle East events”

18 May
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Public and Global Affairs

Chicago Global Family: Daniel X. O’Neil to speak on “Making Lives Better through Technology”

05 May
2015, Cleveland, Ohio, Peace & Dialogue Awards, Public and Global Affairs

Peace & Dialogue Awards 2015 – Cleveland

05 May
2015, Intercultural Receptions, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, Wisconsin

Intercultural State House Reception 2015

29 Apr
2015, Chicago Global Family, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

CGF: Suat Kiniklioglu: “The June 2015 General Election: Crossroad for Turkish Democracy”

20 Apr
2015, Chicago Global Family, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Public and Global Affairs, Society and Culture

CGF: Crime & Crimean Tatars: One Year After the Russian Invasion

13 Apr
2015, Chicago Global Family, Global Issues, Illinois, Public and Global Affairs, Society and Culture

Chicago & Global Family: Jenné Myers to speak on “Working Together to Transform Chicago for Good”

13 Apr
2015, Chicago Global Family, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

Chicago & Global Family: Brian Brady to speak on Action Civics — How to Engage Young People in our Democracy Using Hands-on Civic Learning

08 Apr
2015, Minnesota, Niagara Forums

Niagara Forum on Human Rights Violations in Ukraine & Documentary screening

01 Apr
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Rabbi Robin Damsky on Earth Day and Religion

01 Apr
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Chalking Muhammad

01 Apr
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Faith in Englewood with Thomas Adducci

27 Mar
2015, Intercultural Receptions, Minnesota

5th Annual Intercultural State Reception – Minnesota

26 Mar
2015, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Lecture Series, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Gulen Lecture Series at Catholic Theological Union 2015

Partners

24 Mar
2015, Intercultural Receptions, Missouri, Public Affairs

2015 Intercultural State House Reception – Missouri

20 Mar
2015, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

Niagara Forums with Mary Lou Young

2015, Blog, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Saint Patrick’s Day is a Catholic feast day in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, the...

| Tagged Catholic, Christianity, heritage, Ireland, Irish, Saint Patrick, St. Patrick's Day
11 Mar
2015, Intercultural Receptions, Lansing, Leadership, Michigan

Intercultural Reception At State Capitol Building – Lansing 2015

06 Mar
2015, Education, Gender, Global Issues, Niagara Forums, Values, Wisconsin, Women's Club

Perspectives in Public Health: Women’s Health

06 Mar
2015, Conferences & Panels, Global Issues, Human Rights, Lansing, Society and Culture, Values, Women's Club

Weaving Her Story: Celebrating Women’s History Month – Lansing

06 Mar
2015, Conferences & Panels, Gender, Global Issues, Grans Rapids, Michigan, Society and Culture, Values, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Grand Rapids

06 Mar
2015, Ann Arbor, Conferences & Panels, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Michigan, Society and Culture, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Ann Arbor

06 Mar
2015, Conferences & Panels, Detroit, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Michigan, Society and Culture, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Detroit

05 Mar
2015, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Sharing the Faith

Sharing the Faith: Easter 2015 Programs

Sharing the Faith is an educational program offering opportunities for the larger Chicago community to learn about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam during their respective...

04 Mar
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Leadership, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

Chicago & Global Family: Alie Kabba to speak on “Politics of Immigrant Integration in Illinois”

02 Mar
2015, Friends in Faith, Gender, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Friends in Faith: Miniskirts to Hijab – The Life and Experiences of one Iranian Jewish Woman

27 Feb
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Women's Club

Chicago & Global Family Event: What really is Jihad?

27 Feb
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois

Chicago & Global Family Event: Addressing Domestic Violence and Abuse in Muslim Communities

24 Feb
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith

Friends in Faith Event: Millennials and the Church

22 Jan
2015, Cleveland, Niagara Forums, Ohio

The Significance of media freedom for democracy

Co-Partner

22 Jan
2015, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Interfaith, Nebraska, Religion and Spirituality

6th Annual Abrahamic Traditions Dinner – Nebraska

20 Jan
2015, Human Rights, Illinois

Fighting Human Trafficking: Screening of “Not My Life” in Partnership with UNICEF US Fund

CO-SPONSOR

20 Jan
2015, Intercultural Trips, Iowa

Turkey Trip Reunion

12 Jan
2015, Default Category, Illinois, Interviews

Meet Our New Team Member!

Niagara Foundation welcomes Kathleen Ferraro as a new addition to our Chicago family. She will be joining us as Communications & Membership Coordinator,...

12 Jan
2015, Intercultural Trips, Nebraska

Intercultural trip to Turkiye 2015 – Nebraska

12 Jan
2015, Academic Affairs, Missouri, Study Turkiye

Niagara Travel Grant Program 2015 – Missouri

07 Jan
2015, Blog, Illinois, News

Niagara Foundation Condemns the Actions of Gunmen in France

Chicago, January 7, 2015 – Niagara Foundation abhors the actions and motives of three masked gunmen, who this morning attacked the office of a...

15 Dec
2014, 2015, Events, Global Issues, Minnesota, Niagara Forums, Peace and Conflict, Special Events

The challenges of the topic of Turkey and the Middle East.

2015, Ann Arbor, Blog, Cleveland, Colombus, Detroit, Fethullah Gulen, Flint, Grans Rapids, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Niagara Updates, Ohio, Wisconsin

Fethullah Gulen’s Condemning Message about ISIS

Our Honorary President, Mr. Fethullah Gulen’s condemnation of ISIS was published on several U.S. newspapers on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 ISIS Cruelty Deserves Our...

23 Mar
2015, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Tackling Bullying on Chicago School Campuses

CO-SPONSOR

12 Mar
2015, Friends in Faith, Gender, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Women in Male-Dominated Religious Roles

11 Feb
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois

Chicago & Global Family: Stacy Ratner to speak on the power of Open Books

05 Feb
2015, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

Niagara Forum with Johan Carl Ragnar Segerdahl

04 Feb
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Rev. John Cunningham, Physics professor at Loyola University Chicago.

02 Feb
2015, Education, Global Issues

Global Voices Author Night with Rainer Hermann – Where is Turkey Headed?

21 Jan
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Public and Global Affairs

Toni Irving to speak on “Get IN Chicago” for the Youth

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