Attended United Nations Day Banquet & Fundraiser on October 23 at the University of Utah Student Union
Emerald Hills Representatives Zeynep Kariparduc and Seniha Ozudogru attended United Nations Day Banquet& Fundraiser on October 23 at the University of Utah Student Union. With the theme of “Human Rights Start at Home”, the banquet was well attended from different age and background groups. At the beginning of the banquet, the chair of UNA USA...
Join us for a discussion on domestic violence
Gonca Soyer, Tiffany Osborn, and Danielle Hawkes gave us a great talk about on domestic violence in the USA. Gonca shared definitions of various abuse types along with some reported statistics on the numbers of abused people. Later on, Danielle explained how abused partners can help themselves and how they can be saved from...
Joined both prayer vigils at Chabad Lubavitch of Utah and Kol Ami Congregations
Emerald Hills Institute Representatives joined both prayer vigils at Chabad Lubavitch of Utah and Kol Ami Congregations two days in a row to show their solidarity with Pittsburgh shooting victims. Emerald Hills Institute condemned the attack and joined charity campaigns launched by charity organizations.
Sharing Noah’s Pudding with Cannon Young Single Adult Ward, LDS Church
This post has been updated with the after-event photos and information. Emerald Hills Institute held a Noah's Pudding event at the Cannon Young Single Adult Ward, LDS church on November 5. More than 50 single young adults attended ward service led by Aline Longstaff. After the service Emerald Hills Institute outreach Coordinator Zeynep Kariparduc took...
Journaling Art Workshop
This page has been updated with after-event photos and description. An evening of unconventional creation “My son is a historian, and knowing I journal this way simply drives him crazy.” This is how Jean Irwin, Arts Education Manager with Utah Division of Arts & Museums, began our session. A lot of people want to keep...
Talk of Transgressions: The whispers from the woman around the world
The picture below is taken from HJ News. In an effort to bring awareness to women’s rights violations around the world, a panel entitled “Talk of Transgressions: The Whispers from Women around the World,” was hosted at Utah State University on Friday. Three USU professors presented on current, global examples of violence against women. Marisella...
Reflection Center Presents: A taste of Faith: Noah’s Pudding
This page has been updated with the after-even write-up and media: On February 7 UVU Reflection Center invited Emerald Hills Institute for the Taste of Faith Event. Purpose of the event was introducing common foods to the UVU students that are associated with particular faiths. Emerald Hills Institute volunteers were very welcomed by UVU students....
Lecture Series: What would Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) do with contemporary issues?
What would the Prophet say? The media shocks and surprises – that’s what they do – and we will never be able to get a full or impartial picture of any event when we rely solely on event-driven media and public opinion. “This is an issue common to examinations of Prophet Mohammad’s life; most...
Noah’s Pudding Interfaith Event at the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
A delightful Noah’s Pudding Interfaith event was held at the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Kearns on February, 14th. Catholic Interfaith Services coordinator Janet Healy introduced Emerald Hills Institute(EHI) and its volunteers to around thirty Catholic women. EHI outreach coordinator Zeynep Kariparduc and Nurgul Malik talked about activities, Noah’s Pudding story and its meaning...