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Author Archives: Kim Alston
Poor People’s Campaign Sounds the Alarm
by Kim Alston and Matilda Cantwell
I didn’t plan on going to a grassroots activist rally that day, June 4, 2018. But my days as Muslim Student Adviser offer many different opportunities, so I wasn’t surprised. Director of Religious & Spiritual Life and College Chaplain Rev. … Continue reading
Posted in Interfaith Matters, Newsletter Articles, Social Justice
Tagged community, economic justice, local news, politics, quotes, race/racism
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Letter in support of Muslim Community
Dear Muslim Community, Interfaith Allies and Friends, As you may have heard from the Al Iman Cabinet, there is an abhorrent anti-Muslim theme which originated in the UK, and may be relevant in the US. We are sorry to bring … Continue reading
A Contemporary Perspective on Islamic Traditions
by Kim Alston
About twenty-five Smithies gathered to dine with Muslim scholar, author, activist Dr. Amina Wadud during the February 9 Jummah Prayer Lunch. Dr. Wadud, professor emerita at Virginia Commonwealth University and research scholar at the Starr King School for Ministry in … Continue reading
Posted in Newsletter Articles, Student Orgs
Tagged Al-Iman, campus news, food, identity, Islam
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Collaborations Shape CRSL’s Spring Semester
by Kim Alston
The spring semester was a whirlwind of spirited activity. Many collaborative ventures stretched our intellect, consciousness, and empathy, including the Engaging Identity series with the Wellness Education Office; The Refugee Resettlement Project with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement; the … Continue reading