Got accepted into UW?! Then, Congratulations!
You're just starting your first year and graduation seems thousands of miles away but every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The University of Waterloo Muslim Students' Association wishes you well on this journey and is here to support you every step of the way!
The Muslim Students' Association is as vibrant as the Waterloo campus itself. We offer many services such as jumah prayers, halaqas (study circles), on-campus iftars, several social events, an annual Islam awareness week and much more. We'd like to welcome you to our community with events designed specially for you!
Frosh Sign Up!
RSVP for your ticket!
Upcoming Events:
MSA Frosh Events!
1. Welcome BBQ
Have
a fun and tasty start to your time in our Muslim community by attending
our Welcome BBQ. It will give you the opportunity to meet new people
while enjoying our activities. Also be sure to RSVP to receive a FREE
frosh kit that we are filling with some useful items, including a handy
guide relevant to Muslims at UW. See you all soon, insha'Allah! Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2011. Time: All day event, 10am-4pm. Location: SLC Courtyard
Don't forget to visit the MSA booth during clubs days. Sign up to our mailing list if you haven't done so already, receive information on upcoming events and more! Date: Thursday & Friday, September 22nd-23rd, 2011. Location: SLC Great Hall
3. Welcome Dinner
Come
join us for a delicious meal at our Welcome Dinner. You will meet and
socialize with other first year students and several upper year students
as well. There will be an information session to look forward to, with
tips and tricks to survive your first year from those that have been
through it before. Arrange for your ticket here! Frosh pay $7, upper years pay $12. We look forward to seeing you there! Date: Thursday, September 22nd, 2011. Location: McCurdy Hall, St. Paul College
4. Lecture Event
Stay
tuned for details on this engaging talk to be delivered specially for
first years. This talk is aimed to provide first years with the
necessary tools to make the right choices in university. It would also
help the first year students become visionaries, to inspire them to set
lofty goals, and retain confidence with their Muslim identity all the
same.Date: Thursday, September 29th (tentative) Location: TBD
MSA Frequently Asked Questions
Many new Muslim students will be attending Orientation Week 2011. from Monday September 5th until Saturday September 10th. We've compiled a large list of common questions and concerns students have during their first few weeks. Questions include: Where do I find prayer spaces? What sort of activities does the MSA hold? Where can I find Halal food?
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