Weekly Links
Here’s what piqued our interest this week! Special thanks to Edirin Davis, Communications Officer and Hannah Ward, Communications Intern in compiling this list. ...
Public Affairs
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Apr
Blog, Interns' Corner, Martin Forward, Niagara Updates
Interview with Martin Forward
By: Hannah Ward, intern at Niagara Foundation Joining the Niagara Foundation as a guest blogger is Dr. Martin Forward. He is currently a...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Women’s Empowerment in the Workplace: With Anne Ladky of Women Employed
By: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara Foundation and Student at DePaul University / Photo via UIC On March 13th, Niagara welcomed founding member...
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Mar
Blog, Niagara Updates
On the Events of the Past Couple Weeks in the Northern Suburbs
Our thoughts are with the religious institutions affected by the vandalism on the North Side of Chicago over the past couple weeks. Niagara...
04
Mar
Academic Affairs, Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates, Study Turkiye
RECAP: Study Turkiye Workshop 2014
By: Alexis O’Connor, Intern at the Niagara Foundation and Student at Northwestern University Niagara Foundation held its workshop for the Study Turkiye Program...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Martin Marty, Niagara Updates
Interview with Professor Martin Marty
By: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara and student at DePaul University Joining Niagara as a guest blogger is the esteemed Martin E. Marty....
Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Niagara celebrates the 10th Annual Abrahamic Traditions Dinner
Photos and Recap by: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara Foundation and student at DePaul University Negative temperatures and piercing winds of the winter...
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Feb
Blog, Interviews, Niagara Updates
Interview with A. Rashied Omar of the Kroc Institute on the Chicago Interfaith Gathering
Dr. Rashied Omar of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame will be speaking at the Chicago Interfaith Gathering during...
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Feb
2014, Intercultural Trips, Missouri
Niagara Travel Grant Program 2014
Niagara Grant Invitation Letter Grant Application Form Sample Itinerary NIAGARA FOUNDATION TURKEY TRAVEL GRANT PROGRAM 2014 1. Program Description Founded in 1997, Niagara...
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Jan
2014, Nebraska, Niagara Forums
Luncheon Series at UNO
Niagara Foundation is starting “UNO Luncheon Series” working with Intercultural Dialogue Group at UNO. Every Month we will invite a different guest speaker ...
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Jan
15
Jan
2014, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
New Year’s Resolutions
By: Eleanor Peck, Director of Communications and Member Relations Happy New Year from all of us at the Niagara Foundation! We hope your...
15
Jan
2014, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
One Intern’s Reflection
Our writing and reporting intern, Karen Shen (pictured, center), has been hard at work here at Niagara these past few months. Last week...
15
Jan
2014, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates, Study Turkiye
Study Turkiye Workshop 2014
By: Alexis O’Connor, Intern at Niagara and Student at Northwestern On Nov. 15, participants in the 2013 Study Turkiye curriculum development program...
2014, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Reflections On My First Trip to Türkiye
Photos and Words By: Brendan Dowd, Director of the Center for Cultural Exchange and Interfaith Dialogue “What do you think of my decision...
2014, Abraham's Tent, Blog, Illinois, Niagara Updates
Abraham’s Tent
“I felt that the cultural and religious demarcations that exist in the corporeal world were put to the wayside as we shared a...
2013, Illinois, News
On the Passing of Nelson Mandela
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn...
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...
Corporate and Organizational Membership
The Niagara Foundation has years of experience furthering interfaith dialogue, hosting forums for distinguished leaders to inform the public, working with academics to...
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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...
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...
2013, Nebraska, Special Events
Niagara Awards Ceremony Sponsorship
Niagara Peace & Dialogue Awards Ceremony Sponsorship Niagara Foundation’s Peace and Dialogue Awards Ceremony is an annual event dedicated to celebrating professional excellence...
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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,...
2013, News, Ohio
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, News, Ohio
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...
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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...
Fellowships
Niagara Foundation’s Fellowship Program The Niagara Foundation Fellowship Program is a yearlong, practical and research intensive experience at a small non-profit dedicated to...
2013, Default Category, Missouri, 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, Default Category, Missouri, News
Gulen Awarded Manhae Peace Prize
We are proud to announce that the Honorary President of Niagara Foundation, Fethullah Gülen, was the recipient of the Manhae Peace Prize for...
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, Interfaith Dinners, Nebraska
The Ramadan Experience with Friendship Force Group and South Street Temple in Lincoln
Niagara Foundation – Nebraska organized Ramadan Experience Iftar Dinner at the Sabah Bosnian Mosque on July 20th. The Mosque is located on 1145...
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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...
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
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
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, Conferences & Panels, Wisconsin
ISSUES ON DISASTER RELIEF AND HUMANITARIAN AID CONFERENCE
The conference focused on issues, perspectives, and cases in disaster relief and humanitarian assistance from a cooperative perspective which took place on Friday,...
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...
2013, News, Ohio
World’s 100 Most Influential People
Dear Friends, We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Niagara’s honorary president, M. Fethullah Gulen, was named as one of TIME magazine’s 100...
2013, Default Category, Missouri, News
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...
2013, Default Category, Missouri, News
Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President M. FETHULLAH GULEN Named In TIME Magazine’s “World’s 100 Most Influential People” For 2013
Fethullah Gulen Time 100 2013 We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Niagara Foundation’s honorary president, M.Fethullah Gulen, was named as...
Michigan, News
Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President M. FETHULLAH GULEN Named In TIME Magazine’s “World’s 100 Most Influential People” For 2013
Fethullah Gulen Time 100 2013 We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Niagara Foundation’s honorary president, M.Fethullah Gulen, was named as...
2013, Nebraska, News
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...
2013, Nebraska, News
Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President M. FETHULLAH GULEN Named In TIME Magazine’s “World’s 100 Most Influential People” For 2013
Fethullah Gulen Time 100 2013 We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Niagara Foundation’s honorary president, M.Fethullah Gulen, was named as...
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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Apr
Minnesota, News
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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Apr
Michigan, News
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...
2013, News, Ohio
Condemnation For Boston Marathon Explosion
As an organization with a mission to promote peace, respect, and dialogue in our society, Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the attack in the...
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
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...
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...
2013, Nebraska, News
Niagara Foundation Congratulates The New Pope
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, Missouri, News
Niagara Foundation Congratulates The New Pope
The Niagara Foundation Congratulates the New Pope. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board, the Niagara Foundation wishes to extend...
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Mar
Michigan, News
Niagara Foundation Congratulates The New Pope
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE March 15, 2013 The Niagara Foundation Congratulates the New Pope. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board,...
Writing and Reporting Internship
Writing and Reporting Internship Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio,...
Social Media Internship
Niagara Social Media Internship Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio,...
Human Resources Internship
Human Resources Internship Recruiting / Talent Management Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan,...
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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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...
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Feb
2013, News, Ohio
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....
2013, Missouri, News
Niagara Foundation Condemns The Attack On US Embassy
Niagara Foundation Condemns The Attack On US Embassy The Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the suicide bomber attack that killed a Turkish security guard...
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