Events
may 24, 2024
Montreal Alumni Meet Up
Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned alum, come reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and celebrate our shared McGill experiences. This Montreal meetup promises engaging conversations, nostalgic reminiscing, and a chance to network with fellow McGillians.
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March 13, 2024
McGill24 Fundraiser for Palestinian Student Refugees
The MMAS is launching a fundraiser as part of McGill24 to support up to 2 Palestinian refugees to come study at McGill University starting 2025. Help us build a better future for Palestinians by making a tax-deductible donation on March 13th (donations made on that day will be partially matched by McGill!)
January 26, 2024
The McGill CCIQ Memorial Award: Panel Discussion
Join us on McGill's downtown campus for an inspiring and sobering discussion with a panel of McGill Muslim women alumni, who will share their experiences and work advocating for the rights of Muslims in Canada. The panellists are all recipients of the McGill CCIQ Memorial Award, which supports McGill students who work to increase Muslim inclusion in Canadian society and counter Islamophobia.
October 21, 2023
MMAS Homecoming event with Sameer Zubeiri and Zapaer Alip
Join us on McGill's downtown campus as we celebrate the 3rd MMAS Homecoming event! This year's theme will be focusing on advocating for justice, with an eye on the efforts of our guest speakers to provide relief and support to some of the oppressed and marginalized groups around the world.
MArch 17, 2023
Zakat Seminar with IDRF
In preparation for Ramadan 2023, the MMAS is collaborating with IDRF to present a seminar on the rules and benefits of Zakat in Islamic Law. This seminar will help young and experienced Muslim professionals learn how to responsibly manage their wealth and meet their religious obligations.
october 22, 2022
MMAS Homecoming Event with Imam Yasin
The MMAS had its 2nd Homecoming event with Imam Yasin Dwyer. Joined by more than 30 alumni and students, Imam Yasin discussed the purpose and importance of chaplaincy to Muslims on campus. View more pictures on our Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram pages
The MMAS also announced their Chaplaincy Program initiative spearheaded by the Mont Lumiere Foundation.
September 30, 2021
MAA Award Ceremony 2021
The McGill Alumni Association has honored the MMAS with the "Alumni Event of the Year Award" for 2020, thanks to the success of the MMAS Homecoming 2020 event, "Celebrating McGill Muslim Alumni", featuring Mr. Mohamad Ashour.
MMAS co-President, Dr. Ahmer Wali, received the award on behalf of the MMAS executive team.
March 10, 2021
McGill CCIQ Memorial Award Fundraiser
On March 10th, 2021, the MMAS launched a virtual fundraiser as part of the McGill24 campaign to support the endowment of the McGill CCIQ Memorial Award.
Thanks to the generosity of MMAS members and others, the fundraiser target was exceeded and more than $62,000 were raised!
February 4, 2021
2nd MMAS Alumni-Student Mixer
The MMAS is proud to have hosted the second Alumni-Student Mixer!
Back by popular demand, the Mixer allowed current students and recent grads to meet with McGill alumni to discuss topics related to academic and professional life. By the grace of God, 40 students and alumni got to connect, reminisce and discuss together on issues that affected careers, studies and personal experience.
September 24, 2020
Homecoming 2020: Celebrating McGill Muslim Alumni
The MMAS is proud to present its very first participation in the McGill Homecoming celebrations!
Under the theme of "Celebrating McGill Muslim Alumni", the event included a keynote address by entrepreneur Mohammed Ashour (MSc'11, MBA'19) , and a virtual networking session where 50 alumni got a chance to connect and re-connect.
July 23, 2020
Dealing with COVID: A 3-Dimenstional Approach
The MMAS is proud to present its very first virtual event!
A panel of McGill alumni experts addressed some of the challenges that we face as we cope with the pandemic. They covered issues concerning three dimensions of life: the spiritual, the mental and the professional.
October 19th, 2019
MMAS 1st Annual GTA Reunion
At the beautiful Masjid Vaughn, old and new McGill graduates gathered over delicious BBQ food to get re-acquainted, make new friendships and learn about the MMAS and what it means to be a part of the Society.
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October 4th, 2019
McGill Alumni-Student Mixer
Members of the MMAS met and interacted with current and former students of McGill from various fields of study, and shared their advice and expertise on academia, university life, career choices, and being a Muslim student at McGill.
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April 26th, 2019
MMAS Inaugural Event
Held at McGill's downtown campus, the MMAS Inaugural event welcomed a group of its first members to enjoy delicious food, get re-acquainted with old friends, make new ones and share ideas and dreams of how the MMAS can be a source of benefit for students and alumni alike.
Members suggested starting a LinkedIn Group to get to know one another, organizing events with McGill student groups to bolster student-alumni relations and shared ideas of how to raise funds to support the MMAS activities.