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AY24/25 Session 1: Religion and Gender Roles 🎉 Welcome to our first official dialogue session of this school year! 🤩 All of you are invited to join us as we discuss about religion and gender roles. 💭 What does your religion say about gender roles? How does it impact your life? 🌍 Come share your thoughts, experiences, and perspectives in a safe and open space (with free snacks of course) 🗣️ 🗓️Date: 17th September, Tuesday  ⏰Time: 7pm - 8.30pm  📍Venue: UTown Town Plaza Seminar Room 8 ⚠️Disclaimer: We may be broaching topics of religion, culture and children   RSVP here and tell your friends to come too! See you there 👀

Hi all, another reminder that the Welcome Tea will be at S16-04-31, see you!

‼️VENUE CHANGE FOR WELCOME TEA‼️ Hi all, due to complications in the UTown booking system we are changing the venue for Tuesday's Welcome Tea to S16-04-31 📍Venue: S16-04-31, Faculty of Science 🕔 Time: Tuesday, September 3, 7-8:30pm We’ll see you there!

AY24/25 Welcome Tea Looking for a safe space to have deep and meaningful discussions on your beliefs? 👀   Kick off the new semester with us at our upcoming Welcome Tea! 🤩 Meet people from diverse backgrounds, relax and enjoy some free snacks, and let us welcome you to the NUS Interfaith family! 👫❤️   🗓️Date: 3rd September, Tuesday ⏰Time: 7pm-8.30pm 📍Venue: UTown Seminar Room 8, Town Plaza   ⚠️Disclaimer: We may be broaching topics of religion, culture and children   RSVP here and invite your friends to join too! Do sign up quick, as spots are limited 👀 We hope to see you soon✨

Good morning everyone and welcome to all the new members of NUS Interfaith! 🤩 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our SLF booth, and for those who haven’t already, don’t forget to register on NUSync and follow our Instagram. Now, it’s time to announce our first session of the year, our Welcome Tea! 🍵

Hello everyone and welcome to the new school year! If you are coming to Student Life Fair, be sure to stop by the NUS Interfaith booth in UTown Sports Hall 2 (near the climbing wall). Do come and say hi! And for those who just joined the Telegram channel, don't forget to sign up on NUSync! We will be announcing details of our Welcome Tea soon so keep your eyes out for that

Hello everyone! Hope all of you are doing well and have enjoyed the long summer break! 🤩 After the EXCO nominations process and much deliberation, we are glad to announce our incoming NUS Interfaith EXCO for AY2024/2025. Let us welcome: President: Abi Vice-President: Shashwat Publicity Director: Aliyah Teo General Secretary: Atiqah Congratulations to our new EXCO!💯 Finally, the outgoing EXCO is deeply thankful for the opportunity to have served NUS Interfaith AY2023/2024. We have had 8 meaningful and thought-provoking Interfaith Dialogue Sessions, and we are greatful to each and everyone of you who came and shared with everyone your faith/perspectives on the respective topics. We will now pass on the baton to our incoming EXCO. Do lookout for our upcoming dialogue sessions here, and also on NUSync and Instagram! Sincerely, NUS Interfaith EXCO AY2023/2024

AY23/24 Interfaith Dialogue Session 8: Faith and Queerness Welcome to the last session from the current committee. We’re ending the semester off with a bang, serving you our most widely requested dialogue on Faith and Queerness. Join us for a challenging, rewarding, and ultimately thought-provoking session on the increasingly complex ways in which our different identities come into contact in today’s world. All are welcome! Whether you identify as LGBTQ+, an ally, or are simply curious about this important dialogue, your presence is valued and appreciated; a diversity of voices who can learn from each other’s perspectives is what we’re gearing towards. We hope to see you there. P.S. Don’t forget to bring your opinions! 🌟 🗓 Date: 2 April, Tuesday 🕐 Time: 7 - 8.30pm 📍 Location: UTown Seminar Room 8, Town Plaza Sign up now!

AY23/24 Interfaith Dialogue Session 7: Interfaith Beliefs💙🙏🏼 What is the ultimate goal or purpose of human existence? Can one be truly spiritual without adhering to any specific religious tradition? If these questions interest you, join us as we navigate the diversity of faiths and cultures and delve into the heart of interfaith beliefs. Discover how different religions converge and diverge in their approaches to unity, compassion, and coexistence. Whether you're rooted in a specific faith or simply curious about the rich spectrum of beliefs, this event welcomes all perspectives and voices. Let's bridge divides and foster understanding together! 🗓 Date: 26 March, Tuesday ⏰ Time: 7pm - 8.30pm 📍Venue: UTown Seminar Room 4, Town Plaza (Up the Spiral Staircase at Fine Foods) Sign up now! (Snacks will be given!)

AY23/24 Interfaith Dialogue Session 6: Grief and Religion 👤 We hope all of you are surviving through midterms and submissions 💻 Join us for a frank and intimate Interfaith Dialogue session on Grief and Religion, where we will explore how various traditions confront grief, and what role faith plays in the process of healing. Whether you are navigating your own valley of shadows or seeking to understand the ways in which others have found light in darkness, embark with us on this journey to find meaning amidst sorrow. *Even if you don't have a particular faith or religion, you are encouraged to attend and share your own unique perspectives. 🗓 Date: 14 March, Thursday ⏰ Time: 7pm - 8.30pm 📍Venue: UTown Seminar Room 8, Town Plaza (Up the Spiral Staircase at Fine Foods) Sign up now and bring your friends along! (Snacks will be given🍭)

Residence Admission Scheme (RAS) for AY24/25 Semester 1 Hello NUS Interfaith members! We hope all of you are doing well so far in 2024💯 Have you ever wanted an opportunity to stay at UTown Residence (UTR) or Prince George's Park Residences (PGPR)? We are excited to announce that NUS Interfaith is running for Residence Admission Scheme (RAS)* for AY24/25 Semester 1! 🏠 More details can be found here All NUS Interfaith members interested in applying under Category D of the RAS can email us at nus.interfaith@gmail.com by 3 March 2359 using the template below. We will be reviewing all submissions and nominating only 5 members for AY24/25 Semester 1. 1. Eligibility ✅ - NUS Interfaith member registered on NUSync (go and check if you're registered as member!) - Full time local and international senior undergraduates only - Must apply to HAS (housing admissions scheme) between 12 to 25 Marth 2024 - No guaranteed stay for AY24/25 semester 1 (e.g. international students who already have 2 years of guaranteed stay) 2. Template for email 📧 - Title the email: NUS Interfaith RAS Application - Full name - Student matric number (Axxxxxxx) - Telegram handle - NUS email - Attach a document listing all involvements in NUS Interfaith sessions in AY23/24 Semester 1/2 - (Optional) 100-word write up that may increase your chances (e.g. why you need accommodation, significance of contributions) - (Optional) Your interest** to be the next NUS Interfaith Committee in AY24/25, your interested position, and aspirations for the student organisation Available positons: A. President B. Vice President C. Publicity Director D. General Secretary Do note we'll be using our Internal Recognitions and Recommendation Scheme (IRRS) for evaluation. The IRRS document will be sent after this message. Read through all details carefully! *It is to be noted that getting a spot for RAS Category D is a privilege. **This will increase your chance to be nominated under Category D.

HarmonyWorks! Circle: Religion in the Digital Space💻 In today’s contemporary landscape, the intersection of religion and the digital space has become a dynamic and transformative arena. As part of this year's mOSAic celebrations, join our HarmonyWorks! Circle to explore and understand the multifaceted dimensions of how religions manifest, evolve, and engage in the online realm. 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 🗓Date: 16th February, Friday ⏰Time: 7pm - 9pm 📍Venue: Town Plaza SR 1 & 2 Sign up here! Can’t wait to see you all~☺️ *This programme is a collaboration between OnePeople.sg, IRO Youth Committee and NUS Interfaith. 🤝

AY23/24 Interfaith Dialogue Session 5: Body in Religion 🔞 Welcome to AY23/24 semester 2! 🎉 We’ll be starting this semester heavy with a frank discussion on the things we’ve been taught to keep hush-hush🤫: everything from fasting and masturbation to sex education, abuse, and consent, and the nuanced ways in which faith interacts with these issues. ⚠️Trigger warning: this discussion contains references to (the things stated above). Feel free to excuse yourself from the parts that you’re not comfortable participating in. 🗓 Date: 13 February, Tuesday ⏰ Time: 7pm - 8.30pm 📍Venue: UTown Seminar Room 8, Town Plaza (Up the Spiral Staircase at Fine Foods) Sign up now and bring your friends along! (Snacks will be given) 🤓

mOSAic Fest 2024: Trivia Questions Booth 🎟️ As part of this year’s mOSAic Fest, NUS Interfaith will be having a Trivia Booth where you can test your knowledge on the different religions in Singapore!🗣️ Immerse yourself in different cultures through food, games and conversations organised by the other booths there🎡 🗓Date: 7th February, Wednesday ⏰Time: 11am - 4pm 📍Venue: UTown Town Plaza Do drop by our booth! There are lots of snacks to be won even if you don't get any questions correct☺️

[NUSMS IAS: The Meaning of Worship] Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! ☁️👋 Islam Awareness Series (IAS) is back with its first event of the year 🗓️🎙️, The Meaning of Worship 🛐, in collaboration with Varsity Christian Fellowship (VCF) and supported by NUS Interfaith & mOSAic 2024 👥🤍 In this exclusive collaboration between IAS and VCF 👥, we will be hearing from speakers of different faiths on the significance of worship in their religions 🙌 and engaging in group discussions 🤝 where we will explore the everyday significance of worship and how it shapes our identities. 🪪 The details are as follows: Venue: Shaw Foundation Alumni House, Coriander Room (Level 2) Date: 7 February 2024 Time: 6.15pm to 9.45pm* *Dinner will be provided. 🍽️ *Congregational prayers for Muslim participants will begin at 7.21pm. Swipe to know more about this event! 👉 We hope you are excited as us. 🥳 Everyone is welcomed so see you there! 😉 Sign up here! 📲 Visit nus.edu/mosaic to find out more!

🖥 HarmonyWorks! Circle- Religion in the Digital Space 🖥 As part of this year's mOSAic celebrations, join our HarmonyWorks! Circle to probe deeply into spiritual questions, unpack your preconceptions and form new friends from different walks of faith! In the contemporary landscape, the intersection of religion and the digital space has become a dynamic and transformative arena. In this iteration of the HarmonyWorks! Circle, we aim to explore and understand the multifaceted dimensions of how religions manifest, evolve, and engage in the online realm. The programme is a collaboration between OnePeople.sg, IRO Youth Committee and NUS Interfaith. 🗓Date: 16th February, Friday ⏰Time: 7pm - 9pm 📍Venue: TBC Sign up here Can't wait to see you!

Hello NUS Interfaith members! Hope everyone had a fruitful semester💯 Have you ever wanted an opportunity to stay at UTown Residence (UTR) or Prince George's Park Residences (PGPR)? We are excited to announce that NUS Interfaith has been nominated for Residence Admission Scheme (RAS)* for AY23/24 Semester 2! 🏠 More details can be found here All NUS Interfaith members interested in applying under Category D of the RAS can email us at nus.interfaith@gmail.com by 22 November 2359 using the template below. We will be reviewing all submissions and nominating only 5 members for AY23/24 Semester 2. 1. Eligibility ✅ - Full time local and international senior undergraduates only - Must apply to HAS (housing admissions scheme) between 21 November and 3 December 2359 - No guaranteed stay for AY23/24 semester 2 (e.g. international students who already have 2 years of guaranteed stay, or students who have been offered stay for sem 2 already) 2. Template for email 📧 - Title the email: NUS Interfaith RAS Application - Full name - Student matric number (Axxxxxxx) - Telegram handle - NUS email - Attach a document listing all involvements in NUS Interfaith sessions in AY23/24 Semester 1 - (Optional) 100-word write up that may increase your chances (e.g. why you need accommodation, significance of contributions) - (Optional) Your interest** to be the next NUS Interfaith Committee in AY24/25, your interested position, and aspirations for the student organisation Available positons: A. President B. Vice President C. Publicity Director D. General Secretary Do note we'll be using our Internal Recognitions and Recommendation Scheme (IRRS) for evaluation. Above is the IRRS document to be used for hostel admission in AY23/24 Semester 2. Read through all details carefully! *It is to be noted that getting a spot for RAS Category D is a privilege. **This will increase your chance to be nominated under Category D.