Association of Emory Muslim Alumni

MSA 15th Anniversary Celebration, March 19-22, 2009 UPDATED!

The Association of Emory Muslim Alumni will be sponsoring festivities celebrating the 15th anniversary of the MSA at Emory University.  The events will take place in Atlanta, GA from March 19th to the 22nd, 2009.  The events will mark the accomplishments of the Muslim Students Association over the past 15 years and will also be an opportunity for alumni catch up with each other and meet the current students.  The FINAL schedule is as follows:

March 19th, 2009
INTERFAITH PERSPECTIVES: MSA, ITS HISTORY & ITS IMPACT ON CAMPUS
Location: Faculty Dining Room (DUC)
Time: 7pm
Details: This event is co-sponsored by the Center for the Study and Practice of Religion

March 20th, 2009
ALUMNI-STUDENT NETWORKING NIGHT
Location: The Center for Ethics
Time: 6:30pm
Details: Various alumni from a range of professional fields will be speaking about how to network and why its important.  In addition to presentation there will be a Q/A session.

March 21st, 2009
15th ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
Location: Miller-Ward Alumni House
Time: 5pm
Details: This event will feature alumni, students, some faculty/deans, special guests and a Vice President of the University.  RSVP Required (contact info@aema.us). 

March 22nd, 2009
AEMA/MSA PICNIC
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Time: 11am to 2pm
Details:  This event commemorates the beginning of Emory’s MSA during a trip to Stone Mountain Park on March 19, 1994.  For more information contact info@aema.us.

5th Annual MSA Art Gala (2/21/09) gets rave reviews!

For the past five years, the Muslim Student Association has put on the Art Gala during the month of Islam Awareness Month in the Spring. The event has been conducted by the Muslim Student Association in order to showcase the beauty of Islam, a side that is often ignored by the media. The average American fears Islam and the MSA felt that it was its duty to dispel that fear and ignorance and to communicate via artistic expression. This art show has featured a variety of aesthetic expressions with Islamic themes from all over world, including artwork by local artists, faculty, and students. This year we are we are taking a different approach and extending invitations to other groups on campus to bring forth even more diverse, and culturally rich pieces of art. In 2009, the Art Gala was grander and more exquisite than ever before! A few of the groups that agreed to cosponsor the event were: the Chinese Student Association, Students in Alliance for Asian American Concerns, UNICEF, and the Photo Club.

The following artists were showcased: Mr. Haji Noor Deen from China (http://www.hajinoordeen.com/), Mr. Peter Gould from Australia (http://www.azaan.com.au/l), and Miss Kelly Izdihar Crosby (http://izzymo.myshopify.com/) from Dubai, as well as local Atlanta artists.

One reporter described what he saw as “simple and stunning masterpieces” which displayed how Islam had inspired these artists.  To learn more about the gala, please visit their www.emoryartgala.com.

EAA-AEMA Career Program - Oct 21, 2008

The Association of Emory Muslim Alumni (AEMA) invites students (undergraduate and graduate) and alumni to enjoy networking and a career panel at the Miller Ward Alumni House on Tuesday, October 21 from 7:30--9:00 p.m.

Please register in advance and provide the requested information. Light refreshments will be served

AEMA Member Named to the Board of Emory Alumni Association

Isam Vaid (93Ox 95C 99PH), Executive Director of AEMA, was recently selected to be a member of the 40 person Emory Alumni Board (EAB).  Established in the early 1980s, the EAB is an advisory board with working committees aimed at disseminating policy and overseeing the activities of the Emory Alumni Association (EAA).  This is the first time a Muslim has received this honor and served in this capacity!  Isam will serve as one of the 12 at-large representatives on the Board and will also serve on the highly influential Nominating and Leadership Committee.  This Committee is responsible for the nominations of EAB members, Alumni Trustees, recipients of the Emory Medal, J. Pollard Turman Alumni Service Award, and the Unsung Alumna Heroine Award for alumnae. Through the work of the Nominating and Leadership Committee, the EAB impacts the strategic direction of the EAA and the University. 

Congratulations to Isam!

Get involved with the Emory Alumni Association!

Volunteering with the Association for Emory Muslim Alumni (AEMA) or participating in AEMA activities is your opportunity to connect not only with fellow Muslim alumni, but with all Emory alumni.  As one of the first Affinity Groups associated with the Emory Alumni Association (EAA), AEMA aims to get greater participation of Emory Muslims with their alma mater.  This is a way to not only give back to Emory, but also help influence its future.  To get involved with your alma mater visit EAA’s activities calendar or visit the Alumni Volunteer Link (AVL). 

In addition, available only to Emory alumni, the Emory Career Network offers a wide range of career services for graduates of all ages and professional backgrounds, including opportunities to find career contacts, meet with career counselors, view job opportunities and much more. Visit the Emory Career Network (ECN). 

Emory MSA T-Shirts 2007!

For those alumni who ordered the 2007 edition of Emory MSA T-shirts have now been mailed out!  Look forward to your T-shirts soon!

AEMA Hosts Senior Reception during Emory Commencement!

Get the details here.