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FALL 2017
THE MΔA MUSE MU DELTA ALPHA | MUSLIMAHS FOR CHANGE
CONTENTS OUR FAMILY
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RUSH WEEK HIGHLIGHTS
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SISTER SPOTLIGHT
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MUSLIMAHS ON A MISSION We aim to encourage Muslim women to achieve their highest potential in all careers, life stages, and paths, and to expand the image of Muslim women as a positive force in improving their environments, and to demonstrate the value of diversity while holding on to one’s identity.
Mu Delta Alpha was established in 2014 as "Muslimahs for Change" by Samira Maddox and her friends from Collin College. As the first Muslim sorority in the United States, we first planted our seeds at the grand alpha chapter at University of Texas at Dallas in 2016. We are finally seeing our efforts come to fruition, as our family has now grown to our beta chapter at THE DAILY PEEP
University of Texas at Austin and our gamma chapter in Denton, Texas, which is a joint venture between University of North Texas and Texas Women's University. We are driven by our core values of professionalism, mutual support, and diversity, and we hope to apply Islamic values and follow Sunnah as we grow professionally and personally.
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OUR FAMILY
MEET OUR NATIONAL BOARD!
Samira Maddox Founder & President
Hira Ali Vice President
"I want to be a part of the "Mu Delta Alpha inspires me to empowerment of young muslim reach out to young girls in our women through education, community who need help and sisterhood and long lasting figure out possible solutions to friendships and leave a legacy for solve their adversities when they my daughter." are unsure who to reach out to."
Hena Rafiq Secretary
Aymen Osmani Treasurer
"I'm excited to be a part of Mu Delta Alpha, build camaraderie and the Muslim women community and see what we can all do for the community."
"I believe Mu Delta Alpha is a one of a kind organization which provides women a safe space to make meaningful connections and stand up for their beliefs."
THERE IS NO LIMIT TO WHAT WE, AS WOMEN, CAN ACCOMPLISH.
MICHELLE OBAMA
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Jueria Mujeeb IT Manager
Afsha'n Lakhani Marketing Chair
Mashaal Ali Events Coordinator
"I am passionate about providing an environment for women from all backgrounds and walks of life to pursue their dreams and give back to their communities, and that is why I chose to be a part of Mu Delta Alpha."
"I am honored to be a part of Mu Delta Alpha because it inspires me to help others realize their potential while striving to be the best version of myself at the same time."
"I believe that Mu Delta Alpha is going to help change the stereotype people have against Muslim women. I hope to help women of all ages believe in themselves, and want them to believe that anything is possible for them."
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OUR FAMILY GRAND ALPHA CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
Aamena Javed Co-Vice President
Umaima Nasir President
Wania Uddin Co-Vice President
Junior Major: Healthcare Management, Pre-Law Aamena's favorite sport is hockey!
Senior Major: Global Business and Supply Chain Umaima can eat an entire cheesecake in one sitting!
Senior Major: Historical Studies and Public Education Wania writes tragic love stories!
EMPOWERED WOMEN EMPOWER WOMEN.
Nimra Khan Secretary
Reja Yousuf Treasurer
Junior Major: Healthcare Studies (Pre-Med) Nimra had biryani for all meals when in Pakistan!
Senior Major: Economics and Finance Reja has lived in 10 different places
To collaborate with the Alpha chapter, contact President Umaima Nasir at (469)865-5816. TH PS EE EP T HE E D MA Δ IAL Y MU
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OUR FAMILY BETA CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
TEACH YOUR DAUGHTERS TO WORRY LESS ABOUT FITTING INTO
Maria Haseem President Junior Major: Middle Eastern Language and Cultures, Pre-Med Maria is a tea and cheese connoisseur!
GLASS SLIPPERS AND MORE ABOUT SHATTERING GLASS CEILINGS.
Aya Akid Co-Vice President Junior Major: Nutritional Sciences, Pre-Dental Aya was voted Prom Queen in high school!
MELISSA MARCHONNA
Ushna Ahmad Co-Vice President
Deenah Kafeel Publicity
Sophomore Major Public Health, Pre-Dental Ushna lived in Canada for eight years!
Junior Major: Journalism, Pre-Law Deenah is looking to pursue her pilot's license, inshAllah!
To collaborate with the Beta chapter, contact President Maria Haseem at (408)431-8941. TH PS EE EP T HE E D MA Δ IAL Y MU
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OUR FAMILY GAMMA CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS & TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
I RAISE UP MY VOICE NOT SO I CAN SHOUT, BUT SO THAT THOSE WITHOUT A VOICE CAN BE HEARD... WE CANNOT SUCCEED WHEN HALF OF US ARE HELD BACK.
Moniba Ijazi President Junior/Senior Major: Business Integrated Studies (Human Resource Management) Moniba is a huge tennis junkie and player!
MALALA YOUSAFZAI
Kanza Jafri Vice President Sophomore Major: Communication Science and Disorders: Deaf Education Minor: Finance and Political Science Kanza can make a pick-up line from any word!
Abida Shoukat Secretary
Uruba Ali Treasurer
Junior/Senior Major: Speech-Language Pathology Minor: Global Disorders Abida loves succulents!
Junior Major: History with a Teaching Certification Uruba loves dinosaurs!
To collaborate with the Gamma chapter, contact President Moniba Ijazi at (469)233-0227. TH PS EE EP T HE E D MA Δ IAL Y MU
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Rush Week 2017
RUSH WEEK HIGHLIGHTS WELCOME TO THE SISTERHOOD, PLEDGES! WE'RE SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU!
ALPHA | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS The Grand Alpha Chapter Rush Week had a great turnout and, in whole, brought great attention to MDA at University of Texas at Dallas. We had immense interest from potential girls that wanted to be recruited at the two informational sessions. The girls enjoyed their time relaxing at the Lovejack and tie-dying teal colored shirts, where they got a chance to meet many of the members while participating in a calm activity during the stressful exam week. On Thursday, the girls got a chance to meet more girls and loosen up at a fun-filled game night at a sister’s house with games like charades and karaoke. On Friday, the potential recruits put on their best professional appearance to meet with the executive committee and describe why they would like to be a part of MDA and what they could bring to it. Finally, after receiving their acceptance letters on Saturday, the new recruits placed a bid on the current members. On Sunday, we had a wonderful time at a formal dinner, revealing the big and little pairs and enjoying delicious food!
BETA | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Rush Week at The University of Texas at Austin’s Beta Chapter began on September 8th with our first info session. We had a total of four info sessions spanning Monday and Tuesday, followed by two social events on Wednesday and Thursday. Our first social was at an in ice cream shop and our second was a relaxation event where girls participated in activities like coloring, creating hand scrubs, and diffuser bracelets while enjoying relaxing fragrances, soft music, and refreshments. Interviews were held on Friday and our Alpha class was introduced at our Bid Brunch on Sunday morning! We are so excited to have selected our Alpha Class and had such a successful First Rush!
GAMMA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS & TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY MDA Denton kicked off Rush Week with two mandatory info sessions. We had a game night the following night; everyone got a chance to know each other and we played Jenga, Uno, and more! We had a social night at the UNT Union the next day, where we did leadership exercises so that we could bond with each other as we worked together. Our activities included sorting M&M's by color, building marshmallow sculptures (allowing the girls to express their creativity), and a hula hoop game! After conducting interviews on Friday, September 22nd, we concluded Rush Week with our Bid Brunch, where girls were given a chance to take their headshots and were given certificates celebrating their acceptance into the sisterhood!
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SISTER SPOTLIGHT JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR SISTERS!
ALPHA SPOTLIGHT | RAWAA FUAD Junior Major: Marketing Rawaa loves camping and country music! "This semester, Rawaa has embodied what we want an MDA girl to be. She portrayed professionalism through her time management and planning throughout rush week despite having exams. She really showed initiative this semester as she organized and budgeted the tie dye event. She went above and beyond as her role in sisterhood committee as she interviewed new recruits for interview day. Due to her diligent work ethic she has been granted the position of head of sisterhood committee and head of recruits." -Nimra Khan You make us so proud, Rawaa!
BETA SPOTLIGHT | DEENAH KAFEEL Junior Major: Journalism, Pre-Law Deenah is looking to pursue her pilot's license, inshAllah! "The success of our Rush Week falls into the hands of our very own Publicity Chair. These past few weeks, Deenah has gone above and beyond in creating wonderful flyers, Facebook banners, and profile picture overlays." -Aya Akid Keep up the great work, Deenah!
GAMMA SPOTLIGHT | URUBA ALI Junior Major: History with a Teaching Certification If Uruba could be any animal, she'd love to be a dinosaur! "Uruba's so dedicated and always has a positive attitude, along with making sure our social media is super cute with the amazing flyers and is always up to date. We're blessed to have her and her talent, and can't wait to see all the amazing things she's going to do, inshAllah!" -Kanza Jafri Way to go, Uruba!
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