CERIS, European Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh
Educators are invited to participate in the spring 2021 book discussion Faces of Muhammad: Western Perceptions of the Prophet Of Islam from the Middle Ages To Today by John V. Tolan (Princeton University Press, 2019). The event will take place at 6 PM Eastern Standard Time
Dr. Patrick Hughes (Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh) will lead the discussion.
Unlocking Your Potential
with Imam Yahya Hendi- 2 Part Series
Jan. 30th, 2-4, and Feb 6th, 2-4
(We'll break for Asr prayer)
This is a two part series. The second session will take place on February 6, 2 - 4 PM.
How do we discover our potential? As Muslims, we believe to be our best in our personal, professional, and relationship aspects of life when we utilize the teachings of our faith.
Thomas Merton Center, Jewish Voices for Peace, Friends of Sabeel, Veterans for Peace of Western PA, Students for Justice in Palestine, Pittsburgh Palestine Solidarity Committee, Pittsburgh DSA
The film tells the stories of four Palestinian children who had been detained and imprisoned under the Israeli military and political system.
There will be an organized discussion following the film to support H.R. 2407, the Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act.
A coalition of activists from the Thomas Merton Center and several different social and political advocacy groups in town are meeting in Oakland on August 25, at 10:30 a.m., for a rally in Schenley Plaza.
The organizers understand the U.S. is not technically “at war” with another country right now, a march such as ours is more necessary than ever. The US military budget now stands at $700 billion, which amounts to 54% of all discretionary spending. It is at its highest since 1945 in constant dollars, exceeding military spending during the Cold War and the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Sponsored by the Consortium for Educational Resources www.cerisnet and the Center for Christian – Islamic Dialogue
Students are invited to present their research at the CERIS Research Symposium on April 14, 2018 at Duquesne University. As we are celebrating our 15th year, we are highlighting faculty and student research or special projects, along with hosting keynote speaker Dr. Amir Hussain is Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Keynote Addresses by: Mr. Khizr M. Khan, ( a Constitutional Rights Advocate for Muslims in America and a Gold Star parent. He attained his
LLM degree from Harvard Law School) & Mr. Haroon Moghul ( author of How to be a Muslim- An American Story, and commentator who has been featured at CNN, Al Jazeera, NPR, and
other national networks.)
Dr. Salah Al Moukamal is a dedicated Pittsburgh Muslim Comunity member and part of Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh .
Council on American Islamic Relations and the Union Project
Translating Spirituality into Community Service
An invitation to share breaking of a Ramadan fast and mingle with your Muslim neighbors.
Free and Open to the Public
Registration required at cair.pittsburgh@gmail.com
A presentation by Immigration Attorney Sara Burhan, and Professor of Law Haider Hamoudi to educate you on your civil rights and immigration rights.If you are apprehensive about the new-incoming administration, and the changes that might come along, this presentation will answer your questions.
