Global Studies Center, Univeristy of Pittsburgh, CERIS
The Global Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh presents Middle East Dialogues…a 3-part series of video-conference discussions with college students at American University in Cairo
10 AM
4217 Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh
CERIS institutions can participate via video-conference.
Dialogue participants are asked to a read selected short articles prior to each discussion so they can actively participate in the dialogue.
Global Studies Center, Univeristy of Pittsburgh, CERIS
The Global Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh presents Middle East Dialogues…a 3-part series of video-conference discussions with college students at American University in Cairo
10 AM
4217 Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh
CERIS institutions can participate via video-conference.
Dialogue participants are asked to a read selected short articles prior to each discussion so they can actively participate in the dialogue.
Pittsburgh Palestine Solidarity Committee, the Thomas Merton, CERIS
Dr. Nahida Gordon
and Ahmed Arafat
A panel discussion.
Dr. Gordon is Professor Emerita at Case-Western Reserve University, a steering committee
member of the Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (USA),
and pre-1948 native of Jerusalem. She has been a guest on Democracy Now.
Pittsburgh resident Ahmed Arafat was born and raised in Gaza by refugee parents.
He will relate the personal stories of his family’s life in Gaza.
Dr. Lucinda Mosher, director of the interfaith chaplaincy program at Hartford Seminary will speak on "Building Interfaith Neighborhoods"
Admission is free of charge.
People of all faiths encouraged to attend.
Event is sponsored by the new grassroots organization, "Greater Pittsburgh Interfaith Coalition", a new grassroots organization seeking to convene our region's diverse faith communities.
Join Dr. Luke Peterson, UCIS Visiting Professor in Contemporary and International Issues at the University of Pittsburgh for a film-screening event of the Delta Force (1986) and a follow-up discussion.
Iraq in Crisis: Understanding the Challenges Confronting
the Nation
with
Raed Jarrar
Policy Impact Coordinator,
American Friends Service Committee
Adil Shamoo
Associate Fellow,
Institute for Policy Studies
&
Sami Albanna
Iraq Analyst & Commentator
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
The Palestine Center
In this new piece, Casablanca-based choreographer and dancer Hind Benali explores her personal past and African roots while addressing the culture, history, and gender politics of Morocco. Rich in images and movement, Benali’s new work reflects the complexities of Moroccan life.
Casablanca-based choreographer and dancer Hind Benali explores her personal past and African roots while addressing the culture, history, and gender politics of Morocco. Rich in images and movement, Benali’s new work reflects the complexities of Moroccan life.
Turkish Nationality Room Committee, University of Pittsburgh
The Turkish Nationality Room Committee invites you to a concert featuring the group Neotolia on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium on the University of Pittsburgh campus. The event will feature a “meet and greet” reception with refreshments at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 6:30 p.m. The proceeds of the concert will help fund the Turkish Room Summer Study Abroad Scholarship. Tickets are $25 per person, $10 for students. Additional donations to the scholarship fund will be gratefully accepted and are tax deductible.
