The primary function of the Public Relations Committee is to reach out to the non-Muslim community to dispel stereotypes about Islam and to help educate the public in key matters that affect the American community, Muslim and non-Muslim alike. We also work to advertise the activities of Muslims and the Islamic Society of Rutgers University to Muslims and non-Muslims. We focus on first getting the word out to students on campus, then advertising our larger events outside of Rutgers to other universities, local and regional Muslim communities and to the general public. Some types of involvement that we are planning are:
- Large events that will educate the University community on current developments that affect the everyday lives of Muslims and non-Muslims.
- Volunteer Work through which we can show others what Islam is really about and dispel common stereotypes.
- Small Seminars, in conjunction with the other committees, for a more personal look into Islam and its daily practices. (For Muslims and non- Muslims).
- Attention in the local media, whether it be in Rutgers newspapers, local newspapers, television, or radio, so that the true face of Islam is presented to the University community.
- Letters/Protests/Boycotts of businesses and/or governmental agencies that portray Islam in an unfair or disrespectful manner.
To make all this possible, we need all the members to pitch in and contribute in any way they can.
Inshaa' Allah, we look forward to making this year a great success.
