Donating Turkeys for those in Need
Donating Turkeys for those in Need By: Boe Chmill Communications Intern A few weeks ago on November 7th, hundreds of people stood waiting...
2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner
Category Archives: Interns’ Corner
21
Nov
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...
06
Nov
2017, Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Interns' Corner
How Halloween Became an Inclusive Holiday
How Halloween Became an Inclusive Holiday By: Daniel Baker, Communications Intern Delicious candy, haunted houses, and scary costumes. You know it is time...
28
Sep
2017, Articles, Illinois, Interfaith, Interns' Corner, Noah's Pudding, Religious Holidays, Sharing the Faith
Embracing the Richness of All
Embracing the Richness of All By: Crystal Magallon, Interfaith Engagement Intern People all throughout the Middle East who are of the Abrahamic faiths...
Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner
Congratulations, Morgan Visser!
Niagara Foundation is proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our graduating Summer intern, Morgan Visser who was offered an internship with the...
18
Jul
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...
08
Jun
2017, Articles, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith, Interns' Corner, Interviews
Heartbeat- A Peaceful Rhythm
Heartbeat- A Peaceful Rhythm By: Kristiana Peric, Interfaith Engagement Intern Photo Credits: Heartbeat’s Official Website: heartbeat.fm “All day I’m looking through my window...
12
Oct
2016, Articles, Blog, Governance, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Terrorism
Safety vs. Freedom: Who Oppresses Who?
By: Joseph Birko, Communications Intern – [email protected] With the recent tensions regarding the terrorist attacks throughout Europe, many governments are wary of how...
12
Oct
Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement, Interns' Corner
To Understand and Act: The Importance of Interfaith Dialogue
By: Joseph Birko, Communications Intern – [email protected] With the recent tragedies in Europe, Syria and other attacks throughout the Middle East, the relationship...
12
Oct
Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Politics
Small Screen; Big Politics
By: Joseph Birko [email protected] Not only was the 2016 Emmys an award show that celebrates the best of television, but it also represented...
Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner
Interns’ Corner: Terrorism: Where Its True Power ‘Lies’
Terrorism: Where Its True Power ‘Lies’ By: James McLellan Chaos in the world has yet again produced another tragedy: this time in Germany....
27
Jul
Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict
Catholics Gather for World Youth Day
Catholics Gather in Poland for World Youth Day By: Deni Kamper This week hundreds of thousands of Catholic youth are making a pilgrimage...
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Health Benefits of Religious Practice
Health Benefits of Religious Practice Fasting is known to be a common religious practice among different faiths such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam....
21
Jul
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Putting Faith into Action
Putting Faith into Action By: Deni Kamper As the country mourns after an especially violent and traumatic month that saw the loss of...
21
Jul
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
What to do in the wake of the recent American Tragedies?
What can we do in the wake of these American tragedies? By: Rapheal Mathis Edited by: Deni Kamper These past couple of weeks...
11
Jul
2016, Articles, Blog, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Public and Global Affairs
Challenges Businesses Face When Expanding Internationally
By: Mary-Kate Schiffer, Communications Intern Edited by: Deni Kamper Challenges Businesses Face When Expanding Internationally “Worldwide business organizations have discovered that intercultural communication...
30
Jun
2016, Articles, Blog, Default Category, Democracy, Governance, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Politics
Turkey-Israel Relations
What a week it’s been for Turkey. There’s no question – in my mind anyway – that the recent bombings of the Istanbul...
24
Jun
2016, Articles, Blog, Democracy, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Media
Journalists Targeted as Press Freedom Declines in Turkey
Journalists Targeted as Press Freedom Declines in Turkey By Deni Kamper Protests broke out in Istanbul on Tuesday after a court ordered the...
16
Jun
2016, Blog, Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Event Recaps, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Newsletter
CIG Panel on the Presidential Election event recap
“2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: THE EFFECTS OF POLITICAL RHETORIC ON MINORITY COMMUNITIES” Event Recap By: Rapheal Mathis, Communications Intern Edited by: Deni Kamper Please...
15
Apr
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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22
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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19
Feb
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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05
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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04
Feb
Blog, Interfaith, Interns' Corner, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Theology
Meditating for the First Time: A Visit to The Buddhist Temple of Chicago
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting a landmark, The Buddhist Temple of Chicago. This 70-year-old institution extends open arms to visitors,...
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28
Jan
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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21
Jan
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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04
Dec
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Interns' Corner
Today is World Soil Day
Today, there are many issues surrounding how we treat our soil and damage its health properties through different chemicals and fertilizers, which in-turn...
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30
Nov
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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21
Sep
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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08
Sep
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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24
Aug
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner
Yesterday was International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition!
Every year, on August 23, the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed. The United Nations...
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24
Aug
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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17
Aug
Blog, Interns' Corner
Report: Bombing in Bangkok
A bomb explosion on Monday evening at one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attraction areas killed at least 27 people and injured approximately...
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17
Aug
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, Interns' Corner, Religion and Spirituality
Today is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary!
Every year, on August 15, Catholic Churches celebrate the Assumption of Virgin Mary into heaven. Although, it is not celebrated in the United States...
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13
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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13
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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11
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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11
Aug
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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10
Aug
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner
Saturday was International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
“The interests of the indigenous peoples must be part of the new development agenda in order for it to succeed. Together, let...
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07
Aug
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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06
Aug
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Governance, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Politics
Revisiting Resource Conflict in Ecuador
Ecuador is blessed with an abundance of timber, fish, and hydropower. Such a diverse landscape is fertile ground for resource conflict, particularly with...
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04
Aug
Blog, Interns' Corner
Ramadan Experience 2015 Speech Recap: Mari Gallagher on Food Insecurity
On Wednesday, July 8 keynote speaker, Mari Gallagher, gave a didactic speech on food insecurity at the Sharing the Faith:: Ramadan Experience event....
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04
Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Values
Why Dialogue and Debate Promote Learning
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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27
Jul
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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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21
Jul
Blog, Diplomacy, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values
Our Connected World
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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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...
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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...
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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...
09
Feb
Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Interviews, Leadership, Society and Culture
Interview with Stacy Ratner, Founder of Open Books
By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Edited by: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications and Membership Coordinator On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Stacy...
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03
Feb
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner, Leadership, Society and Culture
Niagara Foundation Commemorates National Freedom Day
By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern National Freedom Day is a national day of observance remembering the signing of the 13th amendment by Abraham Lincoln on...
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23
Sep
2014, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Interviews
Interview with Dr. Wendy Pearlman
By: Kathleen, intern at Niagara and student at Northwestern University We are excited to host Dr. Wendy Pearlman, Assistant Professor and Crown Junior Chair...
28
Aug
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Summer Intern Spotlight
Here at Niagara, we are so proud of our internship program. Over the past few years we have had interns from around the...
18
Aug
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Abraham’s Tent: Welcoming the Stranger as our Neighbor
By: Katie Stever, intern at Niagara Foundation How do we go from being two strangers passing on the sidewalk downtown to two neighbors...
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Being a Non-Muslim During Ramadan
By: Katie Stever, intern at Niagara The end of July marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan and fasting for Muslims...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Recap of Sharing the Faith: Voices of Ramadan
By: Katie Stever, Intern at Niagara On July 24th, Niagara Foundation and friends at the Center for Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Studies at...
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Niagara Hosts Exchange Students, Alderman Pat O’Connor, and City Clerk Susana Mendoza
By: Danny Davis, Intern at Niagara Foundation and Student at Lawrence University Niagara’s headquarters bustled with lively guests and discussions last Friday as...
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Ramadan Experience Iftar Recap
By: Katie Stever, intern at Niagara “The first rule of interfaith relations is to start where you are.” – Martin Marty This past...
Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner
Weekly Links
There are a couple extra links about Islam and Muslims this week as we celebrate Ramadan – the holiest month in Islam. Islam...
17
Jul
Articles, Blog, Interns' Corner
Book Review: Christian, Muslim & Jew by David Liepert
By: Danny Davis, intern at the Niagara Foundation David Liepert’s Christian, Muslim, & Jew: Finding a Path to Peace Our Faiths Can Share...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Ramadan in Millennium Park and at Niagara Foundation
This year, Ramadan began on June 28th and will last until July 28th. In honor of the holiday, Niagara’s interns Danny and Brandon...
Blog, Interns' Corner
Weekly Links: RAMADAN
The Blue Mosque in Turkey, decorated for the holiday (spelled Ramazan in Turkish) Our links this week are dedicated to Ramadan! The holiest...
Blog, Interns' Corner
4th of July – What does it mean to you?
Photo via Flickr (Atomic Taco) In the spirit of the fourth of July, Niagara interns Brandon and Danny paid a visit to Millennium...
Blog, Interns' Corner
Weekly Links
We love this viral photo undermining sectarian violence with humor! This little girl understands how to promote social cohesion! Thanks to Brandon Carter,...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Consul General Graham Paul on the US French Relationship
By: Brandon Carter, intern at Niagara Foundation The Niagara Foundation was honored to welcome Consul General of France, Hon. Graham Paul to speak...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Weekly Links
Thanks to our interns, especially Brandon Carter, for helping to find these links! We’re late to this great listicle, but 50 Facts About...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
FBI Agent in Charge – Bob Holley on Counterterrorism
By: Brandon Carter, Intern at Niagara Foundation On Thursday, May 29th FBI Special Agent in Charge of Chicago Bob Holley paid a visit...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Sacred Sources: Liturgical Inspirations – the Shema, the Surat al-Fatiha, and the Our Father
By: Hannah Ward, Intern at Niagara Foundation Niagara held the second Sacred Sources program last week. A program that we hope to continue...
22
May
Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
On the Table Storify
Take a peek through social media to see how we celebrated On the Table 2014 with the Chicago Community Trust. Special thanks to...
Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner
Weekly Links
Compiled by our interns: Hannah Ward, Brandon Carter, and Melissa Muth. Picture captured from here. The Dialogue of Civilizations Conference is Opening in...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Interviews, Niagara Updates
Greek Architects of Istanbul During the Era of Westernization
Our new writing and reporting intern, Brandon Carter interviewed Marina Drymalitou about the upcoming exhibition at the Turkish Cultural Center, which we are proudly...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
National Day of Prayer
By: Hannah Ward, Writing and Reporting intern at the Niagara Foundation and Student at DePaul University Today marks the 63rd National Day of...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Weekly Links
Does that view up there look familiar? First, check out the interfaith tour guys’ video of Chicago, which has some familiar faces! Then...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Niagara’s Earth Day
From Left to Right: Brendan Dowd with the excellent selfie skills, Eleanor Peck, Hannah Ward, our Writing and Reporting intern and author of this...
15
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, Values
A New Day at the Field Museum
Photos and Text By: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara and student at DePaul University The haunting tune of a distant vaudevillian pianist hangs...
2013, 2014, Blog, Education, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Media, News, Niagara Updates, Sacred Sources
Complicating the East-West Divide in Ukraine: A Niagara Panel
By: Alexis O’Connor, intern at Niagara Foundation and student at Northwestern University Niagara Foundation held a panel on recent developments in Ukraine on...
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...
2014, Blog, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, News, Niagara Updates
Ukrainian Conflict and the Euromaidan Journalist Collective: A Journalism Student’s Perspective
Intern Alexis O’Connor wrote this blogpost about Ukraine and the Euromaidan Journalist Collective before we had confirmed our Niagara Forum on the unrest...
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...
17
Feb
Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
More than Words: Interreligious Dialogue and Peacebuilding
By: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara and student at Depaul The giant arched windows cast light onto the audience while both men and...
Blog, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
MY VOICE, MY CITY: MAKING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AT THE CHICAGO INTERFAITH GATHERING
Today we welcomed high school students from around Chicago to meet each other and learn about different justice issues through an interfaith lens....
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...
15
Jan
2014, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner
Niagara Forum on Syria
By: Karen Shen, intern at Niagara and student at Northwestern University It is our goal at the Niagara Foundation to bring...
15
Jan
2014, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Recap: Niagara Forum on Egypt with Dr. David Faris
By: Karen Shen, intern and student at Northwestern On Friday, November 1st, Dr. David Faris joined us at the Niagara Foundation to discuss...
2014, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Niagara Forum on Syria: 11/14
By: Karen Shen, intern at Niagara and student at Northwestern University The ongoing conflict in Syria has been in and out of front...
15
Jan
2014, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates
Two Perspectives on Domestic Violence: Social and Judicial Activism
By: Karen Shen, Intern at the Niagara Foundation and Student at Northwestern University In the continuing effort to connect people and raise awareness...
18
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...
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, 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...