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Study TÜRKİYE Program ‘13

About Study Türkiye Program The Study Türkiye Program is a curriculum development project for university and community college faculty. The program consists of the following steps: • Pre-trip: One Day Workshop in February • Application Period: Deadline in April • 9-day trip to Turkey in June • Post-trip: Participant Presentations in November The program is designed to assist...

Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience

You're cordially invited to the Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience Please Join us to break bread together in the Holy Month of Ramadan. Guest Speaker: Mustafa Akyol, Journalist & Author of “Islam Without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty.” Date & Time: Thursday, August 9, 2012 6:30 PM Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Chicago - Grand...

NATO SUMMIT PUBLIC SPEAKERS SERIES On the Summits: Perspectives from Global Leaders

On May 20 and 21, 2012, Chicago will become only the second American city to host a NATO Summit, and the upcoming G8 meeting at Camp David provides a welcomed opportunity to engage Chicagoans in the key economic issues of our times. Working with a consortium of local and international organizations, The Chicago Council is pleased to present “On the Summits: Perspectives from Global...

Mothers Shaping the World

Theme: Mothers Shaping the World Keynote by Peggy Parfenoff Executive Director Of World Chicago Date: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 Time: 05:30 PM Venue: Michigan Plaza  205 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2540  Chicago, IL 60601 Free Event RSVP Required Organizers: Niagara...

Mothers of Abraham’s Children

Theme: Motherhood in Abrahamic Faiths Panelists: Linda Umansky Saiger, Community Relations Specialist Crystale. Silva-McCormick, Phd Candidate at LSTC Janaan Hashim, Lawyer Date: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 Time: 06:15 - 08:30 p.m. Venue: Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago 1100 East 55th Street  Chicago, IL 60615 Organizers: Niagara Foundation &...

Mother’s Stroke Of Compassion – Art Contest 2012

Niagara Foundation   Art Contest 2012 Terms & Conditions THEME: Mother’s Stroke of Compassion JUROR:  TBA ENTRY ARTIST ELIGIBILITY: Artist must be A MOTHER from any age and any cultural backgrounds. WORK ELIGIBILITY: Drawing, Painting Original and completed within the last three years. Appropriate for family audiences. Only 2-D...

NATO SUMMIT PUBLIC SPEAKERS SERIES

In May 2012, Chicago will become only the second American city to host a NATO Summit, and the upcoming G8 meeting at Camp David provides a welcomed opportunity to engage Chicagoans in the key economic issues of our times. Working with a consortium of local and international organizations, The Chicago Council is pleased to present "In Jeopardy? Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance," a series ...

Study TÜRKİYE Program ‘12

About Study TÜRKİYE The Study Turkiye Program is a curriculum development workshop for university and community college faculty. The program consists of three components: an annual full-day workshop in February, a 9 day trip to Turkey in June, and follow-up presentations in November of the same year. The February workshop is open to all who are interested and will provide more information...

Earthquake Relief Fund Reception in Springfield

The earthquake, measured at a magnitude of 7.2, occurred in the early afternoon on Sunday in Van Province, Turkiye and at least 500 people were killed and about 1,000 were injured. Niagara Foundation along with Turkish American Federation of Midwest (TAFM) and the Turkish American Society of Chicago (TASC) hold a reception to raise funds to support the victims of this earthquake in...

Strong earthquake hits Turkey. It’s time to help!

At least 138 people were killed and about 350 were injured after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a news conference early Monday. The death toll was expected to rise, perhaps significantly, with many people reported to be stuck beneath dozens of collapsed buildings. The earthquake, measured at a magnitude of 7.2 by the Turkish seismic...

Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience

You're cordially invited to the Niagara Friendship & Dialogue Dinner: The Ramadan Experience Please Join us to break the bread together in the Holy Month of Ramadan. Guest Speakers: Dr. Zaher Sahloul, Chairman of the CIOGC, The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago Martin E. Marty, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago Sh. Kifah Mustapha, Imam &...

Farewell Reception for Ambassador Javier Ruperez / Rakela Ruperez & Hon. Gustavo Martino / Jennifer Irwin

Niagara Foundation hosts a farewell reception for the honor of Ambassador Javier Ruperez / Rakela Ruperez & Hon. Gustavo Martino / Jennifer Irwin Ambassador Javier Ruperez is retiring from his position as Consul General of Spain & Hon. Gustavo Martino is leaving his post as the Consul General of Argentina in Chicago because he is now appointed as the Ambassador of Argentina to...

Study Türkiye Program ‘11

About The Study Turkiye Program is a curriculum development workshop for university and community college faculty. The program consists of three components: an annual full-day workshop in February, a 9 day trip to Turkey in June, and follow-up presentations in November of the same year. The February workshop is open to all who are interested and will provide more information about the...

The International Conference on The Gulen Movement, Chicago 2010

“The Gulen Movement: Paradigms, Projects, and Aspirations” is proposed as a conference designed to encourage scholarly research into the questions articulated above, as well as many more. It is to be interdisciplinary in nature so that the work of the conference can begin to draw important connections between analyses of the movement from the perspectives of disciplines...

Community Festival at Crystal Lake, IL

May 23, 2010 11:00 A.M - 3:00 P.M Venue : First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake 461 Pierson StreetCrystal Lake, IL 60014 Open to Public - Free Admission The Niagara Foundation and the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake are co- sponsoring the Community Festival in honor of Turning Point and Family Health Partnership Clinic. Each organization excels in...

Niagara Peace & Dialogue Awards 2012 RSVP Page

After submitting your RSVP, you can Pay for admission ($250.00 per Guest) with PayPal by clicking the button below. It allows you to pay for an individual or for a group. Please contact us for other type payment options. ...