University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

Asian Studies Center, Contact: Shashank Srivastava, shashank.srivastava@pitt.edu
www.ucis.pitt.edu/asc

Center for Russian and East European Studies. Contact: Zsuzsanna Magdo, zsuzsannamagdo@pitt.edu
ucis.pitt.edu/crees

30 Apr 2024

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Palestine, Palestinians, Denialism, and the Question of Genocide

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Zoom
Sponsored By: 
Georgetown University The Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

17 Apr 2024

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Catholic Talisman’s and Inter-Religious Relations in Ottoman- and Post-Ottoman Bosnia and Herzegovina

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
room 2628 Cathedral of Learning
Sponsored By: 
University of Pittsburgh Department of Religious Studies

On April 17th, Ana Sekulic will be giving a talk entitled "Catholic Talisman’s and Inter-Religious Relations in Ottoman- and Post-Ottoman Bosnia and Herzegovina." This event is free and open to all!

21 Apr 2024

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Ways Forward in a Divided World

Monday, April 22, 2024 (All day) to Friday, April 26, 2024 (All day)
Online
Sponsored By: 
Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service, College of Arts & Sciences, McDonough School of Business, and Georgetown University in Qatar

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

Georgetown University is hosting leading intellectuals from the Global South to engage in forward-looking conversations with U.S.-based thinkers across a range of topics.

Verónica Gago

Mohsin Hamid

Ranjit Hoskote

Nesrine Malik

Kohei Saito

Ece Temelkuran

In dialogue with:

17 Apr 2024

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Book Talk | Creative Insecurity: Institutional Inertia and Youth Potential in the GCC

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 5:00pm
Zoom
Sponsored By: 
Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh Global Studies Center

Please join us for a book talk featuring CCAS adjunct professor Dr. Dania Thafer’s latest book “Creative Insecurity: Institutional Inertia and Youth Potential in the GCC.”

Contact: 
coco.tait@georgetown.edu

23 Apr 2024

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Launch of the Center for Black European Studies and the Atlantic

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (All day) to Friday, April 26, 2024 (All day)
Sponsored By: 
Carnegie Mellon University

Announced by the Global Studies Center

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Report Launch: Presumptively Antisemitic - Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine Israel Discourse

This critical session delves into the escalating issue of antisemitism accusations in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly amidst the recent calls for a ceasefire and human rights advocacy in Gaza. Panelists explore the complex dynamics at play, shedding light on how the weaponization of antisemitism accusations often results in perpetuating Islamophobic stereotypes, infringes on the free speech rights of Muslims and Arabs, and ultimately hinders genuine efforts to combat antisemitism. Read or watch the report using the links below.

10 Apr 2024

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Teach in on Political Zionism

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00pm
Online
Sponsored By: 
Rutgers Center for Security, Race, and Rights

11 Apr 2024

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International Humanitarian Law and the Crisis In Gaza

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 1:00pm
Online
Sponsored By: 
Rutgers University Center for Middle Eastern Studies

The conflict in Gaza has understandably given rise to profound emotions and antipathies, with pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian camps at odds. Kenneth Roth, the former long-time executive director of Human Rights Watch, will look at the conflict from a pro-civilian perspective through the lens of international humanitarian law.

04 Apr 2024

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Decolonizing Knowledge Making on Iraq

Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Online (Zoom)
Sponsored By: 
Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies

This event is free and open to the general public. Registration is required.

CCAS, in partnership with Women’s and Gender Studies at Georgetown University and Gender+ Justice Initiative at Georgetown University, is pleased to welcome Dr. Zahra Ali, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Rutgers University-Newark, for Decolonizing Knowledge Making on Iraq.

Contact: 
coco.tait@georgetown.edu

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