Al-Madinah Cultural Center
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Al-Madinah Cultural Center (AMCC, or Al-Madinah) is a non-profit student organization at the University of Minnesota that aims to create a better understanding and appreciation for the diverse culture of Islam through educational, social, and community activities at the University of Minnesota and to groom future leaders from its campus community.[1] Al-Madinah Cultural Center is located in Coffman Memorial Union on the East Bank of the Twin Cities campus.[2]
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[edit] History
Al-Madinah was officially established in June of 1999 as a cultural organization to recognize the need for a gathering place for students with a common Islamic background. With the re-opening of Coffman Memorial Union in January 2003, Al-Madinah was given a space for its cultural center that aims to establish itself as a primary resource on Islam and the Islamic culture or way of life on campus.
[edit] Structure
The executive board of Al-Madinah Cultural Center is responsible for managing day-to-day affairs of the organization. Currently, the executive board has the following five members: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Events Coordinator. In addition, the executive board also appoints officers and committees for other specialized tasks.
[edit] Activities
Al-Madinah Cultural Center raises awareness of Islamic culture through organizing various events such as Islam Awareness Week, Fast-A-Thon, as well as other lectures, seminars, and workshops. It also collaborates with the Muslim Students' Association and various other on campus cultural organizations to host Ramadan iftaars and Eid celebration events.
[edit] Student Services Fees
Al-Madinah Cultural Center is one of the organizations that receive part of the Student Services Fees paid by all students. The Student Services Fees Committee recommended an amount of $48,267 for the academic year 2006-2007.[3]
