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ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY SETTLES IN ADJUNCT PROFESSOR'S ACADEMIC FREEDOM COMPLAINT By Christina Abraham December 4, 2006 Roosevelt University and the Roosevelt Adjunct Faculty Organization (RAFO) recently agreed to settle a dispute between them that was scheduled for arbitration. Douglas Giles, the adjunct professor at the center of the issue who was terminated earlier this year for teaching about Zionism in a World Religions course, cannot disclose details of the settlement but says he is very happy with it. CAIR-Chicago considers the settlement a symbolic victory for Giles, RAFO and for academic freedom. Giles was terminated after his department chair learned that the text book he was using to teach his World Religions class, one used widely by universities, had a section on Zionism in its chapter on Judaism. Although Zionism was not listed as a topic for discussion in Giles' syllabus, he did entertain questions and discussion by students in class about Zionism. Giles states that the department chair later criticized him for allowing the discussion, claiming any discussion of Zionism opened Judaism up for criticism. The department chair also allegedly criticized Giles for allowing Muslim students to speak, and referred to Palestinians as "animals." Upon learning of the incident, CAIR-Chicago began organizing on Giles' behalf. Attorney Rima Kapitan also represented Giles on matters related to his dispute with Roosevelt, working closely with union attorneys. CAIR-Chicago will continue to advocate on behalf of students and professors whose academic freedom rights are compromised, and is reaching out to other organizations and individuals to help accomplish that goal. copyright © 2006, CAIR-Chicago 
AHMED REHAB ON THE BBC'S HARDTALK November 30, 2006 Recently, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, was on a "transatlantic dialogue" tour of the UK where he was a guest on the BBC World's flagship program, HARDtalk. HARDtalk, hosted by the BBC's veteran foreign correspondent, Stephen Sackur, is a fast-paced and confrontational current affairs program that reaches hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. It is recorded live in the BBC studios in London. The following are excerpts from the interview as well as the video and the full program transcript. Stay tuned for Rehab's UK report coming soon! Click here to read the full Transcript (Compiled by Shadtha Blan) Click here to watch the interview (BBC Website) Transcript Excerpts:
Original BBC link ("A US Perspective"): http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/ hardtalk/6148652.stm HARDtalk can be seen on BBC World at 0330 GMT 0830 GMT 1430 GMT 1830 GMT 2330 GMT It can also be seen on BBC News 24 at 0430, 2330 and 0230 copyright © 2006, CAIR-Chicago 
SULTAN MUHAMMAD AND AMIR HAQ INTERVIEW US AIRWAYS NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON, EVICTED IMAM November 27, 2006 Listen to Broadcast (Sultan Muhammad) Watch ABC7 News Coverage (Ahmed Rehab) National debate sparked concerning religious and racial profiling of American Muslims following the detainment of 6 Imams and the subsequent refusal of US Airways to allow the men to rebook flights to their destination, despite having cleared FBI security screenings on Monday November 20th. Imam Omar Shaheen, spokesperson for the 6 Imams, and the national spokesperson for US Airways, Andrea Rader, were interviewed by Amir Haq and CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Sultan Muhammad, for Radio Islam. The show aired in Chicago on Saturday November 25th, with Andrea Rader's interview pre-recorded due to scheduling conflicts. During the interview Imam Omar Shaheen commented on Rader's statements and voiced resolve concerning the profiling and discrimination toward Muslims in America, stating "enough is enough." Saturday night's interview proved to be highly revealing. Andrea Rader, US Airway's national spokesperson, tells Radio Islam, we "messed up," the incidents were "unfortunate," and we are "very sorry that these gentlemen felt that they had been treated in an undignified or unfair way." Radio Islam is on WCEV 1450 AM Monday through Sunday from 6pm to 7pm. Under the umbrella of Sound Vision Foundation, RadioIslam.com launched its first show December 14, 1999 with the goal of providing informative and creative Internet and broadcast radio programming. copyright © 2006, CAIR-Chicago
CAIR recently dealt with another case involving US Airways and its refusal to transport a Muslim passenger following a similar incident. All of the detained Imams, several of whom are from Arizona, were in Minnesota to attend a conference of the North American Imams Federation (NAIF). A representative of the FBI was invited to attend the conference. SEE: 
OPEN MOSQUE SERIES: The American Islamic Association (AIA) By Dina Rehab November 23, 2006 The American Islamic Association (AIA) is located in Frankfort, Illinois. The construction, built on 14 acres of land, includes a prayer hall, classrooms, a banquet hall, and a fully equipped kitchen. The AIA serves approximately 150-200 families from several suburbs, including: Frankfort, Tinley Park, Olympia Fields, Flossmore, and Orland Park. "You can gauge attendance on days like Eid," stated Dr. Afzal Ahmad, Chairman and founding member of the AIA. "Approximately 900 people pray at the AIA on Eid. Sunday school is another way to measure attendance, which doubled from 55 students to 110 in October 2005." Mosque congregants are predominantly of south Asian descent; with roughly 60-70% from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. 20% are of Middle Eastern descent; from Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. The remaining 10% are African American. History The birth of the AIA came with the need to educate the community's youth, and to provide them with a permanent place to socialize in a communal spirit. In the 1970s, 10-15 Muslim families gathered regularly at the Frankfort school gymnasium. After being denied access to the facility, the families moved their gatherings to the Tinley Park facilities. Identifying the need to locate a permanent facility, the AIA was incorporated in 1979. In 1983, the 14 acre land in Frankfort was purchased. The first home to the AIA was a house, currently located on the 14 acre property. The house was used as the AIA's main facility from 1983-1988, when it became too small for the growing population. From 1988 to 2005, the mosque congregants convened in the hangar (a shed used for the housing or repairing of an airplane), also located on the 14 acre property. After the new building was opened in 2005, the hangar was later converted into classrooms. The entire AIA facility cost 2.2 million, of which 1.7 million were in-house donations. The remaining balance is a no interest loan which the AIA continues to pay off. Programs & Services The AIA is home to a variety of services which include a Friday sermon and prayer (with approximately 150-200 attendees each week), a Sunday Islamic school (grades are per the child's level of knowledge; ages 6-17), and a monthly evening guest lecture series (with approximately 50-150 attendees). Other programs and services include: adult Arabic language classes - once a week; adult tajweed classes (Quran recitation classes) - five times a week; Hadith (a collection of prophetic sayings and actions) and Quran classes - five times a week; food pantry collections in collaboration with IMAN, charity distribution, performance of Nikah (religious wedding ceremony) and funeral services; and an annual Mawlad Al-Nabawi (birth of the prophet) celebration. As an institution that primarily concerns itself with the development of its youth, the AIA is holding an intensive winter retreat for high school and college students. The weekend retreat will include a variety of lectures and discussion sessions. It's part of the AIA tradition to serve refreshments every Friday after Friday prayers. This seems to enhance the communal spirit, already present, as congregants socialize over donuts and coffee. "It's a very pleasant experience and something I look forward to every Friday," Naila Jeddy stated while sipping her coffee. As a congregant who has been attending Friday prayers at the AIA since the building opened its doors in 2005, Naila continued: "Khutbah [the sermon] is always really good, and after Namaz [Friday prayer], they have religious classes about different issues". "For me, it's great!" said Mohammed Sayeed who has been frequenting the AIA on and off since its early beginnings. "I get to see my family members and meet new people". The Board The board currently has 17 members of which 8 are life-time trustees and 9 are rotating members. Rotating members are selected every 3 years by the existing board members. The term of rotating members are staggered so that every year 3 members drop out and 3 members come in. Current board members include: Dr. Afzal Ahmad (Chairman), Tahir Abbassi, Khalid Baig, Imtiaz Hamid, Babar Hussain, Tariq Khan, M.K.H. Mohajir, Saif Nazir, Mohammad S. Baig, Khaja Basheeruddin, Amy (Kawther) Chabaan, M. Qasim Choudry, Sakhawat Hussain, Ahmad Kamal, Khalid Mozaffar, Yakub Patel, and Ala Shalabi. When asked about why there is only one female board member out of seventeen, Dr. Ahmad responded: "We had two female board members last year, and plan to add two more next year. It has unfortunately been our experience that the women are timid and don't come forward. Also, contribution and attendance have not been equitable in the past." Dr. Ahmad further added that this was not true of sister Chabaan, whom he described as an active board member. Goals As an institution that was originally built with the children and youth in mind, AIA's short-term goals is in line with that same original spirit. "Our focus is to get our children and our youth more and more involved", said Dr. Ahmad. "We are trying to start different activities for them, such as social projects", he added. The AIA plans on starting a day care as well as a regular elementary school where children can also memorize the Quran. A more long term goal involves building a Muslim convention center on the remainder of the 14 acres; "It's a dream", Dr. Ahmad added. (But isn't that how all realities begin?) A passionate activist, Dr. Ahmad believes that a resourceful community, such as the Muslim community, can contribute to their own enhancement in many ways. He explained that donations, although needed, are not the only means to show support. He encouraged members of the Muslim community to contribute intellectually and to take charge of their own hopes and desires. Although recognizing the many strengths of the Muslim community, Dr. Ahmad shared some feelings of frustration, "The community feels comfortable; with no desire to do more or to further their own agendas…very timid, very docile". Dr. Ahmad encouraged members of the Muslim community to utilize their resources to its full potential; to inspire and be inspired; and to take action. Those who wish to contribute to the AIA's short-term or long term plans can do so by contacting Dr. Afzal Ahmad, or by attending the AIA's upcoming fundraising dinner on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. The event will take place at the AIA's banquet hall, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Imam Siraj Wahhaj. For more information, please call Br. Tariq Khan at 708-903-0875. Dina Rehab is CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator; contact her at outreach@cairchicago.org for more information on the Open Mosque series. copyright © 2006, CAIR-Chicago
CHICAGO PARENT: "DECIDING THE FATE OF FAITH" By Jill S. Browning November 21, 2006 For many parents, the decision isn't easy Michelle Olson isn't aware of it yet, but she's headed for a double dose of Sunday school. The 4-month-old's mother, Susan Olson of Downers Grove, is a member of the Catholic Church and her father, Eric Olson, is a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. As a married couple, Susan and Eric have attended services together in both churches each and every Sunday. So far, they aren't planning to change their routine just because of the birth of their first child. Michelle was baptized in the Catholic Church, but the couple plans to expose her to both faiths, hoping to blissfully blend the Catholic CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) classes with Christian Science Sunday school. "We're going to teach her both and let her decide for herself what she wants," says Susan. "I don't want to force my religion on anybody." While the Olson family has a plan in place (at least for now), the question of faith presents a common conundrum for many families. Action plans conceived at the wedding altar sometimes shift once kids become a reality, often leading parents back to their religious roots-or to a new faith entirely. No matter what kind of spirituality a family has, nurturing it can give kids a sense of community, an expanded support system and a sense of purpose outside of their own family. Baby, bring me back Religious leaders report that it's common for kids fresh out of high school to wander away from their faith in an attempt to explore and define their own core beliefs. Throughout college and early adulthood, many young adults aren't affiliated with any organized religion. (Saturday night fraternity parties and Sunday morning services are often mutually exclusive events.) "But when they have kids, they discover that they want their children to be raised in a community of faith, too," says Christine Chakoian, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. Rabbi Peter Knobel, of Beth Emet The Free Synagogue in Evanston, agrees. "When people have children they begin to think very differently about their own lives," he says. "The first thing they want to do is they want some kind of ritual to identify the child with their tradition and their faith." He says that having children often leads parents to think about how they will create and define a meaningful faith environment for their family. Facing interfaith What makes this quest for a commitment a special challenge, of course, is when you don't share the same faith as your partner-and you must decide between baptism or bris. While many manage to meet, marry and reproduce with someone who shares their same faith, love doesn't cooperate as neatly for everyone. Lombard residents Becky and Matt Kirsh were raised in different faiths: Catholicism and Judaism, respectively. A priest and a rabbi joined forces to bless their wedding in a Catholic church, but after the glass was broken the couple wandered away from any religious affiliation until a life-changing event happened: They had a baby. Matt's a divorce lawyer who's witnessed his fair share of broken homes, and the couple decided they needed to have religious consistency as a bond for their own kids. "A friend of ours who's a priest ... said to us one night ... 'I don't care what you raise your kids but pick-pick something. You've got to give them something,' " Becky recalls. They took his advice and, since Becky was deemed more committed to her faith, the first three kids were baptized Catholic. After a few years and for a variety of reasons, the family eventually switched to the United Church of Christ. Becky's pleased that Matt eventually became a member, and today serves as one of the leaders in the church. Deciding on a single faith for the family can be a brave, bold move. "Good parenting really requires adults to make some important decisions, and those decisions I understand to be very difficult, but I think parents need to set the parameters for the children," Knobel says. Says Chakoian: "Children who are raised in a religious tradition have a much easier time later in life discerning their own faith. Adults who have had no religious background have a hard time connecting with any religion or deciding what they believe." Community counts The Kirsh family feels more connected to one another and part of a community as a result of joining their new church. For instance, they're active participants in mission projects the church sponsors, including supporting the homeless. They also are looking forward to having their kids participate in youth groups as they start to hit the teen years. The family has formed friendships with fellow congregants, which they feel directly benefits the kids by exposing them to people with moral compasses similar to their own. "We've found some intergenerational older senior friends there that are filling an amazing void for us and our kids," since the kids' grandparents aren't often available, Becky Kirsh says. "It's congealed our philosophy in life with our church life to have these friends that we've made all the way from 80 years old down ... You don't find that anywhere else, and our kids are part of that." Worldly vantage Beyond the fellowship and friends, becoming more spiritual or choosing a faith can help give the kids a global perspective and appreciation in our ever-changing world. "It helps children to know that they belong to something much bigger than themselves and their immediate family," says Chakoian. "Every faith tradition provides a sacred story in which we live, a set of practices by which we form meaning, some cherished values under which we live." 
Communications coordinator at the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Chicago, Sultan Muhammad is the father of two sons, ages 4 and 2 [and 2 daughters]. He and his wife, Naadhera Rodriguez Muhammad, are Muslim (she converted after being raised Catholic). When his boys see him and his wife pray five times a day, it makes quite an impression on them. "It tends to be an equalizer, in that there's something that is beyond the authority of Mom and Dad," says Muhammad. He explains how the hierarchy of authority within his family and faith teaches his sons how to deal with the broader human community. "Issues of respect, issues of tolerance and forgiveness are very key to building the character in children at an early age," he says.
Preach? Prepare to practice For the Muhammad family, the five-times-a-day prayer requirement of Islam is a concrete way of showing their kids their beliefs. For others, it might be reading from the Bible or praying before meals or bedtime. While these rituals are important symbols of faith, they're not the end-all, be-all. "What I encourage parents to do is to look at how they're living their spirituality. It's not the ritual and the ceremony so much as the day-to-day part of it," says Don Camp, administrator of Family and Children's Services at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Camp is a minister and former chaplain. "In some ways, it's easier to take a child to a service than to think that they're observing your spirituality day in and day out," he says. Strengthening ties One parent who "walks the walk" and demonstrates her commitment to faith to her three sons is mom Lynne Shapiro of Deerfield. Shapiro says that growing up, her family was Jewish culturally and celebrated all of the holidays and attended services, but she had little formal Jewish education. "All of my Jewish friends where I grew up did go to Hebrew school and Sunday school and had bar or bat mitzvahs," Shapiro says. "When I was young, I felt lucky that my parents didn't send me, but as I got older, I felt that I was missing something." Today as an adult, she's studying with a rabbi and is trying to learn Hebrew-which as an adult, she claims, isn't easy. Even so, she says she feels like she's learning more about her own spirituality through the process. So that her sons don't feel as if they'd missed out like she did, Shapiro sends her boys to Hebrew school and Sunday school. Her 10-year-old son, Wiley, says he has learned a lot by attending both schools and feels proud to be learning a language that's been around for thousands of years. (Although he admits that it seems like it's taking thousands of years to learn it, since he's spends more than six hours a week in class.) The cycle of faith Parents can make decisions about their family's faith fate, set an example for the kids and live out those beliefs (sometimes by dressing-and then dragging-their kids to service), but they never know what the future holds. "As adults, children will choose to do what they choose to do," Knobel says. "The child grows up-the child will make his own decision no matter what we do." Shopping for spirituality? Even if you have your faith all figured out, it can be tricky to find the right place to practice. Rabbi Andrea London of Beth Emet The Free Synagogue in Evanston suggests making a list and prioritizing what's most important to you. When choosing a place to call your faith home, consider: Worship times and schedules. Do you want a choice between three services on Sunday-and maybe even a Saturday evening option? Or is it acceptable if a smaller congregation offers just one service, giving you a chance to meet more members? Proximity to home or school. Is the commute to the church/temple/mosque doable? Do you plan on making trips during the week? If so, is being closer a necessity? Congregation demographics. Do your fellow congregants need to be family and established friends, or are you comfortable praying with strangers? Do you want your kids to worship with schoolmates or neighborhood friends? Clergy philosophy and personality. Are you inspired by contemporary thinkers or comforted by a more traditional approach? Are the leaders welcoming? Children's programming. How do the programs for kids of all ages-from nursery time for infants to youth groups for teens-stack up? Will the educational opportunities meet your expectations? Outreach projects. How does the congregation give back to the community? Do mission programs and social action projects match your own beliefs? Immerse yourself in a prospective faith home by attending worship services and classes, checking out their Web site and joining in on a mission project. Ask to be put on a mailing list to receive the church newsletter, which will help you better understand the people-and if it will be a good fit for your family. copyright © 2006, Chicago Parent Magazine
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View reports of ongoing progress for cases with the Civil Rights Department in the "Progress Report" section. ACTION ALERTS: Citizenship Delay Project - Religious Discrimination Delays Citizenship Process: As a joint effort with the Arab American Action Network (AAAN), CAIR-Chicago is asking individuals who passed a citizenship examination and have been waiting for over 90 days, or have been waiting for a Green Card for permanent residence for over 90 days to contact us at either civilrights@cairchicago.org or mennakhalil@gmail.com Travel Free Project - Muslim Americans Detained and Questioned When Traveling Outside of the U.S.: As part of a potential class action law suit, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and CAIR-Chicago is asking anyone who has been detained and questioned on return to the US at any border crossing (land or airport) to please contact travelfree@cairchicago.org immediately. It is important for Muslims who have faced this type of treatment to join the lawsuit so as to show that it is not an isolated case. The more people that join the case the more strength it will have to force positive changes in how Muslim Americans are treated in the future at our borders. Also, if you are being consistently delayed, detained, or have otherwise had your rights violated while traveling, contact travelfree@cairchicago.org. Religious Discrimination at Standardized Testing Centers: As part of a potential class action law suit, CAIR-Chicago is asking for anyone who has experienced any form of religious discrimination at a testing center to please contact us at civilrights@cairchicago.org. An example of a possible form of religious discrimination includes requiring or requesting the removal of a headscarf for searches, or discriminatory remarks made by employees about Muslims or Islam. The facts of the above case are as follows: A Muslim student was asked to remove her headscarf on two separate occasions at a testing center before she began a standardized test required for graduate school. The supervisor and employees of the testing center refused to show her a written copy of the policy requiring Muslim women wearing a headscarf to be searched. A witness at the testing center also observed the employees making discriminatory remarks about Muslims while the victim was taking the test. Please let us know if you or someone you know have experienced a similar incident and would like to take action to prevent such forms of religious discrimination at standardized testing centers in the future. 
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CAIR-Chicago's Third Annual Event is set to take place Inshallah on Sunday, February 11th, 2007 at The Drury Lane Theatre in Oak Brook. Please mark your calendars and show your support by attending that day. We are recruiting volunteers to help with this event, If you are interested in helping a chapter of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group in the country, please contact our event planner at annualevent2007@cairchicago.org. The Muhammad Salah Trial is in Session The trial is open to the public. Your courtroom attendance is encouraged. Why: The Muhammad Salah Trial is of immense importance for supporters of anti-torture, due process, and rule of law. It is marks the first case that an American court has allowed the prosecution of an American citizen based on an admission obtained under torture in a foreign country and in a language the defendant does not understand. Mr. Muhammad, a long time Chicago-land resident, was arrested, tried, and jailed for several years while administering charitable aid to victims of the war-ravaged Palestinian territories. He was accused by the Israeli government of supporting terrorism. For many observers, the Muhammad Salah case amounts to political persecution. This Week's Schedule:
Where: Courtroom of Judge Amy St. Eve Room 1241 Dirksen Federal Building 219 S. Dearborn (intersection of Jackson &Dearborn) - Chicago For more information, email: civilrights@cairchicago.org 
Are you an Undergraduate or Graduate Student Looking to Earn College Credit While Interning at CAIR-Chicago? CAIR-Chicago, the local chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is currently offering 18 new internship opportunities. CAIR is the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization. The organization's mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. All internships are unpaid. Internships last one semester and include a 12-hour/week commitment. Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Dina Rehab, Outreach Coordinator, at: internships@cairchicago.org. APPLICATION GUIDELINES: clearly indicate which internship opportunity you are applying for in your cover letter. If you are applying for more than one position, please list in order of preference. All spring applications are due by December 17th (please note: spring internships usually run from January through May). Applications that do not list the above information will not be processed. If you have any questions, please email all inquiries to internships@cairchicago.org. Students interested in receiving class credit, should indicate so in their cover letters. Credit will be arranged during the first week of the academic semester. Listing of all internships by department: Civil Rights: CIVIL RIGHTS INTERN LAW CLERK (Open to Law Students Only) Communications: COMMUNICATIONS INTERN CHURCH PROJECT INTERN FAITH CORE ONLINE MAGAZINE INTERN PHOTO JOURNALIST INTERN Governmental Relations: GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS INTERN GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING VOLUNTEER RECRUITER VOTER EDUCATION PROJECT INTERN POLICY RESEARCH INTERN 
Operations: INFORMATION DESK OPERATIONS INTERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT INTERN Outreach: PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN PUBLIC EDUCATION INTERN HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN MUSLIMS CARE PROJECT INTERN CIVIL RIGHTS DEPARTMENT Our Civil Rights Department handles cases that range from prejudiced gestures to full blown discrimination. Our clients are Muslims as well as non-Muslims who have had Islam imputed upon them. Interns and Law Clerks may work on any of the following projects: Citizenship Delay project - seeks to address the lengthy delays Muslims are facing in applying for citizenship Police Misconduct project - addresses incidents where police officers have discriminated or used excessive force against Muslims Prison project - secures the rights of Muslim inmates to practice their religion freely, and ensures that inmates are treated humanely Airport Profiling project - helps Muslims who have been discriminated against at airports Employment Discrimination project - helps Muslims discriminated against based on religion at the workplace. CIVIL RIGHTS INTERN Intern will work closely with the Civil Rights Coordinator and staff attorney on resolving cases of discrimination reported to CAIR-Chicago. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
CIVIL RIGHTS LAW CLERK (Open to Law Students Only) Extern will work closely with the Civil Rights Coordinator and staff attorney on resolving cases of discrimination reported to CAIR-Chicago. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Our Communications Department monitors the local media closely and flags coverage of issues relating to Islam and Muslims. The Department also holds Press Conferences and issues press releases, media advisories, and story pitches in order to ensure that Muslim perspectives on pressing issues and current events are represented in the mainstream media. COMMUNICATIONS INTERN Intern will work closely with the Communications Coordinator on projects and/or daily tasks per CAIR-Chicago's organizational needs. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
CHURCH PROJECT INTERN Intern will work closely with the Communications Coordinator on this new initiative which seeks to build bridges of dialogue and understanding between the Muslim community and other Chicago religious communities. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
FAITH CORE ONLINE MAGAZINE INTERN Intern will work closely with the Communications Coordinator on Faith Core, a new biweekly journal, which seeks to provide an open forum for thinkers of diverse backgrounds to share faith-based reflections on a common theme. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
PHOTO JOURNALIST INTERN Intern will work with CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, coordinators, and team members to create visual messaging for web display, campaigns, and presentations Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT Our Governmental Relations Department seeks to organize, mobilize, and empower Chicagoland's Muslim community with long-term civic participation. Its educational initiatives help community members understand the political system and utilize it to work for their issues. Projects include voter registration drives, community workshops, "know your rights" educational campaigns, and training sessions at mosques and community centers on how to contact and engage local and national politicians. The department also systematically works to educate local political representatives about their Muslim constituents while ultimately engaging these representatives with the Muslim community's unique issues and concerns. GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS INTERN Intern will work closely with the Governmental Relations Coordinator with projects and/or daily tasks within the scope of CAIR-Chicago's organizational needs. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING VOLUNTEER RECRUITER Intern will closely with the Governmental Relations Coordinator and Political Organizer to recruit volunteers for the 2006 voter mobilization effort. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
VOTER EDUCATION PROJECT INTERN Intern(s) will work with the Governmental Relations Coordinator to develop creative educational material for the Muslim community. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
POLICY RESEARCH INTERN
Intern will work with the Governmental Relations Coordinator to develop CAIR-Chicago's position on all relevant legislation and policies. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT The Operations Department manages a variety of tasks and processes in order to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of daily functions within the organization and its constituent departments. Internally, this includes HR related tasks, updating organizational records and files, corresponding with government offices and vendors, IT support, and directing incoming communication via email and phone to their respective departments. The Operations Department also coordinates HTML and graphical composition for the creation of printed materials, website updates, and email campaigns. The Operations Department performs ongoing research and undertakes special projects designed to improve CAIR-Chicago's function and efficiency. INFORMATION DESK Intern will work with the Operations Coordinator to assist clients and facilitate requests from external partners, agencies, and organizations. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
OPERATIONS INTERN Intern will assist the Operations Coordinator with projects and/or daily tasks within the scope of CAIR-Chicago's organizational needs. Duties are dependent upon candidate's skill sets and may include the following responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN Intern will work closely with the Operations Coordinator to support the office LAN and assigned application based data projects. Duties are dependent upon candidate's skill sets and may include the following responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT INTERN Intern will work closely with the Executive Director on projects and/or daily tasks within a focus on organizational needs. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned).
OUTREACH DEPARTMENT The Outreach Department seeks to forge mutually beneficial partnerships with local and national institutions. It also works to foster an understanding between Chicago's Muslim and non-Muslim communities via educational collaborations. Lastly, it recruits and pairs the right talent (volunteers and interns) with the appropriate CAIR-Chicago projects. PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN Intern will work closely with the Outreach Coordinator on establishing or maintaining relations with Chicago-based organizations on issues that are of CAIR-Chicago's scope. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
PUBLIC EDUCATION INTERN Intern will work closely with the Outreach Coordinator or Cultural Sensitivity Trainer on developing educational material on Islam and Muslims, as well as coordinating and/or conducting presentations on topics relating to Islam. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN Intern will work closely with the Outreach Coordinator on maintaining both the internship and volunteerism programs of CAIR-Chicago. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
MUSLIMS CARE PROJECT INTERN Intern will work closely with the Outreach Coordinator on managing the Muslims Care project: a national initiative which promotes volunteerism. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Dina Rehab is CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator, she can be reached via email at outreach@cairchicago.org 
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