Haiti Earthquake
Our
Condolences to Earthquake Victims in Haiti
We
are deeply saddened and moved by the tremendous and widespread
destruction caused by the earthquake in Haiti. Our hearts and prayers
go out to the survivors, their families, and their friends, as we ask
God Almighty to give them solace and hope in the difficult days ahead.
As the Scioto Educational Foundation, we are committed to using our
resources to process the donations and contributions to help the
survivors out of this terrible tragedy.
Please send your checks payable to "Scioto Educational Foundation" and
do not forget to add the "Haiti Earthquake" in the memo section.
Alternatively, you can make your donation online via the Donate Now button below.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your contributions are tax
deductible. You will receive a receipt for each donation.
Contact: Scioto Educational
Foundation at 614-7181055 and info@sefohio.org

Upcoming Activities/Events:
Luncheon Forum Series:
john a. powell
- Kirwan Institute, Director

john a. powell, the executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the
Study of Race and Ethnicity at the Ohio State University, will be the
next speaker of the Luncheon Forum
Series at SEF. To RSVP for the event, please fill in the form
located at this link.
Title: "Moving Toward a
Transformative Dialogue on Race: Understanding the Importance of
Structural Racialization"
Venue: Scioto Educational Foundation
2885 W. Dublin
Granville Rd.
Columbus, OH
43235
Date:
February
9, 2010 - Tuesday
Time: 12:00 pm
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Recent
Activities/Events:
4th
Abrahamic Dinner

With participitation of different faith communities, SEF organized the
4th Annual Abrahamic
Dinner
in
order
to
build
connections
through
common
ancestor., Prophet Abraham. The theme of this year was "Family Life in
Abrahamic Religions."
Theme: Family
Life in Abrahamic Religions
Venue: Martin
De Porres Center
2330 Airport
Drive
Columbus, OH
43219
Date: January
21, 2010 - Thursday
Luncheon Forum
Series:
Ohio Dept. of Public Safety - Dir. Collins-Taylor

The Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Cathy Collins-Taylor was
the speaker for the first installment of Luncheon Forum
Series. Dir. Collins-Taylor's talk was entitled "Community Safety in
Diverse Communities."
Theme: "Community Safety in
Diverse
Communities"
Venue: Scioto Educational Foundation
2885 W. Dublin
Granville Rd.
Columbus, OH
43235
Date: December
2, 2009 - Wednesday
Statehouse Reception:
"Challenges of Rough Times:
Acknowledging Ohio's Diverse Community"
In order to acknowledge diversity of our state, SEF organized
a reception at the Ohio Statehouse entitled "Challenges of Rough Times:
Acknowledging Ohio's Diverse Community". Several legislators and
community leaders from diverse backgrounds were part of the event. Click here
for more and pictures from the event...
7th Annual Dialogue Dinner
The Annual Dialogue Dinner for 2009 took place at Hyatt
Regency Columbus. The theme of this year’s dinner was “The Alliance of
Civilizations.” Congresswoman Jean Schmidt was the keynote speaker. We also had the honor of having Mustafa Ozbayrak, an elected Turkish
parliamentarian whose assembly own the idea of “Alliance of
Civilizations” and work hard to promote peace in the world. The dinner also featured first Annual Dialogue Awards. Click here for
more and pictures from the event...
Scott Alexander Lecture:
"Islam, Muslims, and the Current Global Context"
Scott Alexander, an Associate Professor of Islam, and
Director of Catholic-Muslim Studies at Catholic Theological Union in
Chicago gave a lecture entitled "Islam, Muslim and the Current Global
Context: Ten Things Every Thinking Person Should Consider." Click here for
more about the event...
Spring Bake Sale
Our members came together in order to raise funds in support
of SEF. The sale attracted hundreds over the
course of a weekend enabling them to taste and purchase Baklava, Borek (filled pastry), Manti (Turkish Ravioli),
Stuffed Grapeleaves, and Embroidery, Scarves, and Various Gift Ideas! We thank our members
and guests who contributed to this event.