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  • McMaster for Froshies UPDATED!

    Thursday, 27 January 2011 14:17

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    Monday, 24 January 2011 00:26

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    Monday, 24 October 2011 00:00

McMaster for Froshies

Nervous first year student at Mac? This publication covers everything! From where to pray on campus to where to get halal food, we've got it all. A go-to guide for student by students, check out Mac4Froshies!

Continuum

Islamic Education presents a weekly class covering the belief in the Prophets and belief in the Hereafter. Come join us every Tuesday from 7-9pm in the MSA office. Check out the FAQs!

The Mirror

MacMSA's very first official blog! With weekly updates regarding the MSA, global news, Islamic information, artwork and even restaurant reviews, there's always something that will spark your interest. Check out The Mirror!

What's Happening at MacMSA

Engaged Youth in Motion

29-11-1999 Salam everyone, There's a new initiative titled Engaged Youth in Motion. Engaged Youth in Motion (EYM) is a 3-year project funded by Citizenship Immigration Canada (CIC). This program aims to make participants active and engaged citizens of their community, build leadership and partnerships, instill a lifelong commitment to volunteering and help participants believe in their ability to make change. Please see the attached brochure for more information on the initiative. The first works... Read News

Ddad Qur'anic Arabic Classes

15-06-2011 Beginners Class First Class: Friday the 13th of May, continuing every Friday and Sunday (@6pm) Time: 7 p.m. Place: BSB B154 You need to know how to read. We would Tentatively cover the basic verb fa'ala (past, present, jussive), and sentence structures in Arabic at the basic level. Intermediate Class First Class: Saturday the 14th of May Time: 4.30 p.m. Place: BSB B154 This would be directed more to previous students or anyone whose level is intermediate in Arabic. Tentative topics would p... Read News

Directorship Application Form!

10-05-2011 What's batman without robin? Or Ferris Bueller without a day off? And halal hotdogs without ketchup? Sentenceswithoutspaces? How about post jummah lunches without basilique? Wait, even better - what's MacMSA without you? That's right, nothing.  Be part of the MacMSA team and apply for a directorship position at www.macmsa.com/direcapp. Deadline to submit is Sunday, May 8th at 11:59pm!... Read News

Yed '11 Updates

05-05-2011 Asalamu Alaikum! Couple of things.... 1. YED Tickets are available ONLINE: If you who haven't bought your YED ticket yet, you can now buy them online through Paypal. Use Visa, Mastercard or debit (if you have a paypal account). Member: macmsa.com/yed Non-Member: macmsa.com/yedm Once paid, please email social@macmsa.com with your full name and email to confirm your payment. 2. Directions to Michelangelo's: http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&biw=1024&bih=513&um=1&ie=U... Read News

YED Updates

25-04-2011 If you who haven't bought your YED ticket yet, you can now buy them online through Paypal. Use Visa, Mastercard or debit (if you have a paypal account). Member: macmsa.com/yed Non-Member: macmsa.com/yedm Once paid, please email social@macmsa.com with your full name and email to confirm your payment. ... Read News

YED 2011

07-04-2011 Coming SOON! BIGGER AND BETTER So prepare yourself because this is going to be huuuggeeaaa! ALRIGHT GUYZ! SO me and the social team aren't the only once that have to plan and prepare for ONLY THE BEST AND BIGGEST SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR buttt.... so do you guyz... HERES THE DEAL: Insha Allah FILM FEST this year will be tide into YED just like last year so for those who wish to submit their short films please do so before Wednesday, April 22nd, 2011 ! You guyz have three weeks to ma... Read News

Special Jum'ah

24-03-2011 Special Jum'ah before Kipling for Graduating Engineering Students There will be a short Jum'ah prayer on March 25th for graduating Engineering Students who will be attending the Kipling Ring ceremony. It'll be held in the MSA Office. March 25th, MSA Office: 1.30 - 1.40 PM, Express Jum'ah for Eng students attending Kipling ... Read News

Sisters Cultural Fashion Show 2011

29-11-1999 Hey Ladies... come for a night of fashion and excitement! Beautiful women will be showcasing different cultural clothes, with new and exciting ways to wear your hijab. This is an entertainment full package that includes many different cultural dances, spoken word, skits, and much more. Additions:There will be professional makeup artists coming for girls who wish to experiment with makeup. There would be booths selling hijabs! Dress code: Well ladies its all girls... need I say more? go all... Read News

forms to bring to ski trip

09-02-2011 Salaam once again!! THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT!!: Here are the forms you HAVE to fill: https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3r...thkey=CMH31L8M Bring them with you on the day of the trip. They need to be handed to Horseshoe or YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SKI/SNOWBOARD! People were asking about the note to PARENTS and students form...I don't know why it says parent's signature...just GET IT DONE :P ... Read News

ECC Updates

20-11-2010 Asalam Alakom weh rahmata Allah weh barkato everyone! Just a reminder: ECC is Tuesday November 30th,2010 dinner 5:30: BSB Show: 6:45pm: CIBC (second floor student center) Tickets are being sold outside of msa office Monday-Friday 12:30- 2:30, if these hours don't fit your schedule please contact: Sisters.social@macmsa.com / Brothers.social@macmsa.com performers: For those who are performing anything at ECC, the due date for submissions has been changed to Wednesday 24 - Friday 26th! AND NO LAT... Read News
Social Events- Oct/Nov update
As we struggle through these next couple weeks of dreadful midterms, this will give you a light at the end of the tunnel to look forward to!
The inside scoop on elite social events, happening THIS MONTH.... *wait for it*


1. Brothers movie night and Sisters movie night

Tentative date: Thursday November 3rd
Where: Bro's --> MSA OFFICE
Sista's --> CORDOBA HOUSE 
What: Watch a movie, other exciting activities planned

...But wait! Theres more!
Its FREE! plus POPCORN INCLUDED!

Plus, there will be a short khatira (islamic reminder) to look forward to as well!
you thought thats all? WRONG!!!

2.WONDERLAND TRIP
Get ready for the ride of your life!

Date: October 29th
Where: Canada's Wonderland
How: Tickets sold outside MSA office 1:00-2:30 Mon-Wed + MUSC 215k 2:30-4:30 Mon-Thursday
What: Buses will depart from Mcmaster University, Square One,  and Ryerson -ticket prices will include bus pass! Tickets will be sold outside the MSA office starting soon

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Frosh Week 2011
Ladies and gentleman, believe it or not but it’s that time of year again. That’s right, the time has arrived for McMaster MSA to unveil the greatest of all greats, the froshies of all frosh, the week of all weeks…FROSH WEEK!!!!!


Frosh Week is back and better than ever! Look forward to a week worth of events and challenges that will leave you wanting more. Have a knack for prizes? Love food? Want to socialize with others? Frosh Week has you covered!


Whether you are going into your first year or about to start your final year, Frosh Week is for you. Instead of sitting at home with nothing to do, come join MacMSA for an experience of a life time! Bring your friends along and make the most out of Frosh Week 2011!


MacMSA cordially invites you to its very own Frosh Week and hopes that you are ready to get your Frosh on. Frosh Week 2011 is ready…are you?
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The Schedule (a.k.a. The Deets):

Monday September 5th

Frosh-mania
Frosh-mania kicks off Frosh Week with a BANG. Brothers and Sisters will have their separate ice breaker activities and the Frosh can look forward to introducing themselves. Event will start at 2 pm.
-Brothers meet at MSA Office in Wentworth House
-Sisters meet in Wentworth Lobby


The Olympic Sports
Always dreamt of being in the Olympic Games? Well, here’s your chance. Take the field/court in an epic showdown. Show us what you’re really made of! Event starts immediately after Frosh-mania at around 3 pm.
-Brothers meet at MSA Office in Wentworth House
-Sisters meet in Wentworth Lobby
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Tuesday September 6th

The Amazing Race
Any Amazing Race fans out there?? Frosh will be split into teams and have the opportunity to explore campus! Which teams will be able to make it through all the challenges and cross the finish line? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. Event will start at 2 pm.
-Brothers and sisters meet in Wentworth lobby
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Wednesday September 7th

Meet Your Directors
Who are the Directors? Let’s just say that they’re the backbone of MacMSA. The Directors work together to ensure that the MSA is in top form and ready to serve the students as well as the community at large. Interested in giving Dawah? Want to get involved within the community? Want to take a break from studying? Look no further; the Directors have you covered! Event will go from 2 pm - 2:30 pm in JHE A101.


Frosh Prep 1MM3
Nervous about coming to McMaster? Need some advice on how to balance your academic life with your social life? Come and take part in a fantastic dialogue with your Director of Academic Education! Event will go from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm in JHE A101.


Faculty Feud
Which faculty is better? Engineering? Commerce? Life Science? Health Science? Humanities? Maybe Social Science? Hmmm…looks like it’s time to team up with you faculty and duke it out in the feud of the century. Faculties with compete head to head in the hopes to achieve eternal glory. Register your faculty team here. Event will go from 3:30 pm - 5 pm in JHE A101.
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Monday September 12th

Maghrib & Muscles
Are you a guy? Want to kick it with the bros? Reeeeeach the Games Room in the Student Centre for some solid brotherhood. Dinner will be provided. Event will go from 5 pm – 9 pm.

Maghrib & Mademoiselles
Are you a girl? Want to chill with the ladies? Come down to Cordoba House for some solid sisterhood. Unsure how to get to Cordoba House? No worries! Sisters will meet up at the MSA Office (in Wentworth House) and make their way over from there! Dinner will be provided. Event will go from 5 pm – 9 pm.
(Visit http://cordobahouse.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Ite mid=3 and scroll down for directions to Cordoba House)
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Friday September 16th

Outdoor Jumu’ah
Meet up in front of the John Hodgins Engineering Building (JHE) for MacMSA’s annual outdoor jumu’ah. Jumu’ah will start at 1:30 pm insha’Allah.

BBQ
Hungry? Want to relax for the evening and play some sports? Come on down to Churchill Park right after Jumu'ah!
(Visit http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?hl=...87724980392011 for directions). 
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REMEMBER, ALL EVENTS ARE FREE SO SPREAD THE WORD AND PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A WEEK OF AWESOMENESS!!!!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!

(EVENT FLYER IS ATTACHED BELOW!)




Frosh Week 2011: Coming To A Campus Near You




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P.S. Volunteers will be needed to help facilitate Frosh Week events. Please email sisters.social[at]macmsa.com . JazakAllah Khair.
 
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