University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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tin ARMENIAN STUDENTS CULTURAL ASSOCIATION Worked to educate students about Armenian culture and heritage. Hosted a lecture by Tufts University professor Dr. Lucy Dermanuelian on Armenian art and churches. Organized Armenian dances in October and January to raise funds for the people of the Republic of Armenia. Held an Armenian Genocide Commemoration Vigil on April 24 in recognition of Turkish assaults on Armenians in 1915. FRONT: Patrick Sarkissian (secretary), Kimberly Bardakian (co-president), Kristina Lutz (co-president), Peter Oskanian (vice-president). BACK: Nellie Yeretsian, Elena Sarkissian, Carl Bardakian, Cory Shakarian, Ruben Shahbazian, Lorie Dakessian. B ' NAI B ' RITH HILLEL FOUNDATION + The Jewish Student Center of UM gave support to over twenty groups that represented various aspects of Jewish life and culture. Sponsored programs including Women and Judaism and Intermarriage: When Love Meets Tradition. Speakers included author philosopher Chaim Potok, author Faye Moskowitz and commedienne Judith Sloan. Hosted conferences on Israel and on the Holocaust. FRONT: Amy Boniuk (orthodox minyan representative), Scott Glickman, liana Greenfield (chair, governing board), Darone Ruskayl| (governing board member). BACK: Loren Shevitz (conference organizer), Sharon Rosenberg (secretary, governing board), Marni Holtzman|J (vice-chair, governing board), Michael Weiss. 156 Organizations

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ISLAMIC CIR CLE Provided social, educational, [cultural, and spiritual activities on | a regular basis. Sponsored Islamic Awareness Week, featuring four lectures, a banquet, and an art display. + Organized Islamic study groups weekly and a dinner at the Islamic Center of Ann Arbor twice each month. Coordinated an alternative meal plan during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Provided literature on Islam to non-Muslims on campus. Served the needs of Islamic students and facilitated awareness and understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim commu- nities. UN I FRONT: Haytham Obeid (treasurer), Abdalmajid Katranji (e-board member), Stanley Slaughter Jr. (e-board member), Deana Shaikh Solaiman (e-board member), Fozia Saleem (e-board member), Munirah Curtis (president). SECOND: Majid Khan, Haaris Ahmad, Asif M. Malik, Adeel Azimi, Adnan Akhtar, Masud Malik, Ahsan Shaikh, Azzit Butt, Samir Kakli, Adnan Ahmed, Fawwaz Humayun, Majid Dastgir, Amer Shoeb, Asif R. Harsolia, Saif Fatteh, Saif Hafeez. BACK: Mona Youssef , Sajidah Sandifer, Shazia Aslam, Heba Youssef , Samia A. Haqq, Jinnah el-Sulayman, Aisha Luebke, Wahida Baki, Ayesha Mahmood, Nadia Chowhan, Aisha Siddiqui. Circle Gathers Together To Observe Ramadan Religion, discipline, and commu- nity were facets of Ramadan and Is- lam which every Muslim tried to jjintegrate into their daily lives. Mus- Ijlims on campus came together to llassist one another in Ramadan, the Bholy month of fasting in the Islamic [calendar. As a member of a national organization, the Islamic Circle fo- cused on bringing Muslims together to celebrate Ramadan as a commu- nity and extended its reach to Mus- lims at other institutions as well. Activities included weekly commu- nity dinners, small Qur ' anic study groups, speakers by notable interna- tional speakers, and social events such as bowling or skating to attract inter- ested non-Muslims. Through the continuing efforts of the Islamic Circle, dormitory residents with meal plans were well accommodated dur- ing Ramadan. Photos by Josh So in. Islamic Circle member Wahida Baki listen s intensely to a speaker at a meeting. M Organizations 155

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ARAB AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION + Attracted Arab-American students to establish a community network and recognition as a minority group on campus. The Second Annual Cultural Festival featured an Arabic band, food and dancing and was held in March to promote interest in Arabic culture. An Arabic Movie Night was held every other Friday. Dabkeh, traditional Arabic line dancing, was taught every Sunday. Worked with residence hall multicultural groups to establish Arab Culture Nights. Sought to create an Arab House I in Oxford housing. FRONT: Viviane Younan, Kami Kishek, Suzy Salib. BACK: Dima Tawakkol, Katherine Metres, Dina Freige, Joanne Dickow. HELLENIC Promoted Greek culture through social and cultural activities. Sponsored a modern Greek film festival in March. Held Greek dancing perfor- mances in October and November. J Participated in international basketball with other ethnic groups in January and February. Sold gyros and souvlaki in December to gain recognition and ifunds. Held club dances in December and April at the Greek Orthodox ; Church. , FRONT: Ellen Bisbikis (secretary), Patrick Sarkissian (vice-president), Jennifer Chapekis (president), Evangeline Drosses (vice- president), Louis Marketos (treasurer). BACK: Julie Chilimigras, Dimitris Pandelis, Vassoula Sitaras, James Koukios, Michael Carvaines, Demetrios Papageorgiou. Organizations 157