

OUR MISSION STATEMENT :
The RUSAS Rutgers University Society of Arab Students is a human relations
organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism within the student
body. RUSAS will take upon its shoulders the promotion of understanding and
respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict
resolution and education.
In the current climate, we all need to be aware of what Arab culture is and
how it came into being. Making sense of the steady stream of information
from the media and the many other sources requires background, context and
interpretation. All this, of course, asks for the interaction between both
Arab and non-Arab Americans which is vital for the coexistence of all races,
not only Arab and non-Arab Americans, for after all what America is but the
greatest melting pot.
These are reasons enough for RUSAS concern with political, cultural and social
impacts of current events and the media on ideas formed and held by the society
at large, but specifically with the student body at Rutgers University. RUSAS
exists to provide information and diverse perspectives, and inspire debate,
collaboration, action and student body engagement. Thus, the society will
attempt to address such concerns in their meetings and other events and pose
a daunting challenge for what can actually be done.
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| RUSAS Constitution | Event | Parties | Photo | Think and Solve the Puzzel |
| President: | Ahlam Chaibi | Ahlamaroc@yahoo.com |
| Vice President: | Balsam Nehme | Balsam_angel@hotmail.com |
| Treasurer: | Desiree Younes | Desiree8@aol.com |
| Secreatary: | Susan Shabana | Sue@eden.rutgers.edu |
| Public Relations Chair: | Iyad Adi | Iyad789@hotmail.com |
| Public Relations Sub-Chair : | Ali Hamdan | A_H_Hamdan@hotmail.com |
| Political Action Committee Chair: | Yasmin Elrada | Meena0082@aol.com |
| Events Committee Chair: | Nancy Salim | Nancysalim@hotmail.com |
| WebChair: | Majdi Nammour | Majdinammour@yahoo.com |
| Advisor : | Dr. Hussam Najm |
Contact us at Rusas@eden.rutgers.edu