Announcements

Historical Perspectives on Persian and Iranian Art and Culture
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Art History Class:
Historical Perspectives on Persian and Iranian Art and Culture

4 sessions, Wednesdays or Saturdays
Starting July 22 or 25, 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
$80 ($64, Carnegie Museums members)

Explore Iran’s rich cultural and artistic history with Soude Dadras, visiting scholar in the department of history of art and architecture at the University of Pittsburgh. Each session will focus on one of four art forms deeply rooted in Persian history—carpets, ceramics, architecture, and calligraphy and painting.
Monroeville Public Library presents "Celebrating Ramadan"
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Monroeville Public Library presents "Celebrating Ramadan"
The library has scheduled a program titled "Celebrating Ramadan" for the greater Monroeville Community. It is a great learning opportunity about Islam in general and Ramadan in particular for our non-Muslim neighbors, friends, colleagues and classmates. Dr. Salah AlMoukamal, will present a lecture on Celebrating Ramadan on Wednesday July 8, 2015 7:00 PM at the Gallery Space within library premises.

Dr. Fareed Zakaria Keynote Address
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The American Middle East Institute is proud to present Dr. Fareed Zakaria, Host of CNN's GPS

Tickets Now on Sale

Dr. Zakaria's lecture is the culminating event of our Eighth Annual Business Conference.

Biography:

Rights of Passage Art Exhibit: Opening Reception
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“Rights of Passage” is an artistic journey of an American with roots in Palestine, it
is a personal artistic narrative and a political response to thorny issues that prevent
the two cultures from co-existing. In this context the gallery itself becomes a
metaphor. By transforming the space, the language of art becomes a catalyst for
exploration of a peaceful resolution. Even as Israelis and Palestinians contest
over the rights of self determination a globally-recognized national
identity.
Historical Overview of the Region (Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and the Philippines
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Azlan Tajuddin, Associate Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department, La Roche College

Recomended Readings:

Tajuddin, A. 2012. "Malaysia in the World Economy (1824-2011): Capitalism, Ethnic Divisions, and Managed Democracy." Lexington Books; Lanham, MD. pp 55-82.
Osborne, M. 2004. "Southeast Asia: An introductory history." St. Leonards, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. pp 1-39.
Osborne, M. 2004. "Southeast Asia: An introductory history." St. Leonards, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. pp 129-154.
Syrian Civil War and the Impact on its Neighbors
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Presenter: Faten Ghosn, Associate Professor, International Relations, School of Government & Public Policy and Faculty of the School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies, University of Arizona. Part of the workshop "Breaking Down the Headlines: Understanding the Levant." A preparatory workshop for educator participants of the 2014 Fulbright Hays GPA to Jordan

Discussant: Mais Haddad, Syrian human rights lawyer, working in the field of women's rights and civil society

PowerPoint Presentation: Faten Ghosn, Syrian Civil War and the Impact on its Neighbor
Palestinian Aspirations and Realities
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Presenter: Robert Ross, Assistant Professor of Global Cultural Studies, Point Park University

Part of the Workshop "Breaking Down the Headlines: Understanding the Levant." Sponsored by the Global Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh and CERIS. A preparatory workshop for educators participating in the 2014 Fulbright Hays GPA to Jordan

Suggested Readings:
People and Property in Nineteenth-Century Transjordan
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Presenter: Safa Saraçoğlu, Associate Professor of History, Bloomsburg University
Part of the Workshop "Breaking Down the Headlines: Understanding the Levant." Sponsored by the Global Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh and CERIS. A preparatory workshop for educators participating in the 2014 Fulbright Hays GPA to Jordan.
Citizenship and the Modern Arab State
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Citizenship, Identity, and the Modern Arab State, Part of the Breaking Down the Headlines: Understanding the Levant," Professor Mohammed Bamyeh discusses the relationship between citizenship and identity in contemporary Arab countries.

Presenter: Mohammed Bamyeh, Professor of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh
Humanity Day 2015
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The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh cordially invites you to the annual Ramadan Interfaith Banquet. Share the Ramadan tradition while celebrating the outstanding Pittsburghers who are helping to cultivate compassion and respect in the fields of medicine, interfaith relations, museum programming and business networking.

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