Nov 2019

12 Nov 2019

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Experimental art space in Tehran has been recreated in Pittsburgh

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 (All day) to Friday, November 29, 2019 (All day)
The Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh, PA

Announced by University of Pittsburgh
Article from The Art Newspaper, written by Gabrielle Angeleti

Image: Sohrab Kashani's Sazmanab in Tehran, Siavash Naghshbandi

Two artists began a collaborative project after one was denied a visa to enter the US under Donald Trump's travel ban.

12 Nov 2019

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After the Caliphate: A Conversation with Colin P. Clarke

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
The Allegheny HYP Club
Sponsored By: 
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh

After the Caliphate:
The Islamic State and the Future Terrorist Diaspora
A Conversation & Book Signing with Author Colin P. Clarke

In 2014, the declaration of the Islamic State caliphate was hailed as a major victory by the global jihadist movement. But it was short-lived. Three years on, the caliphate was destroyed, leaving its surviving fighters – many of whom were foreign recruits – to retreat and scatter across the globe.

So what happens now?

Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five formally known as the Central Park Five

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 7:00pm
Gailliot Center, 5th Floor University Commons, Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsored By: 
The Social Justice Institutes and the Atkins Center for Ethics

Announced by University of Pittsburgh

On April 19, 1989, a young woman in the prime of her life was brutally raped and left for dead in New York City's Central Park. Five boys - four Black and one Latino - were tried and conviceted of the crime in a frenzied case that rocked the city. They became collectively known as "The Central Park Five."

Contact: 
Ryan Scott, Director, Social Justice Institutes: rsscott@carlow.edu, 412.578.2043

14 Nov 2019

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Informational Webinar for Schools to Receive Chinese or Arabic Teacher

Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 4:00pm
Webinar, https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JhSEA58FSFOsaQJJZYzXrQ
Sponsored By: 
US Department of State, Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP)

The US Department of State is offering full funding for schools wanting to start or grow a Chinese or Arabic language program by sending you a Chinese, Egyptian, or Moroccan teacher through the Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) - https://www.americancouncils.org/programs/teachers-critical-languages-pr.... The deadline to apply is Jan. 27, 2020, but it will take a long time to get the approvals and for your school to write the application.

Contact: 
https://www.americancouncils.org/programs/teachers-critical-languages-program

16 Nov 2019

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Few of a Kind Presents: Taboo Topics

Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Few of a Kind Store, 4741 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh
Sponsored By: 
Few of a Kind Store

Announced by University of Pittsburgh

Join us to discuss: Taboo Topics for Muslims

Saturday, November 16th, 2019
2:00pm to 3:00pm

Few of a Kind Store
www.fewofakindstore.com
4741 Liberty Ave
fewofakindstore@gmail.com
Hours (Tuesday-Saturday): 10am-5pm

Contact: 
fewofakindstore@gmail.com

19 Nov 2019

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Film showing & discussion: Laila’s Birthday

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 7:00pm
Sixth Presbyterian Church 1688 Murray Ave (Squirrel Hill)
Sponsored By: 
Pittsburgh Chapter of Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA)

Announced by University of Pittsburgh

Film showing & discussion: Laila’s Birthday

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