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24 Sep 2014

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Who is Jesus to Muslims? Who is Muhammad to Christians?

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Power Center Ballroom,512 Power Center 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Sponsored By: 
Duquesne University

2014 Symposium on Interreligious Dialogue

Speakers:

Sayyidna Isa; Jesus in the Eyes of a Muslim
Ifan A. Omar, Associate Professor of Theology, Marquette University

Who is Muhammed to Christians?
Nelly van Doorn-Harder
Professor of Islamic Studies
Wake Forest University

Free to all students with ID and to Duquesne University Faculty and Staff
Registration is required for general public at www.duq.edu/theology/cmdc
Registration fee: $15

Contact: 
Dr. Marinus Iwuchukwu, cmdc@liveduq.onmicrosoft.com, 412 396.1014

24 Sep 2014

pittadmin

Fingers of the Noose: Imaging Injustice

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Berger Gallery (207 College Hall), Duquesne University
Sponsored By: 
Center for Interpretive and Qualitative Research Center for Interpretive and Qualitative Research, Duquesne University

Presenter: Professor Andrew Ellis Johnson, Associate Professor of Art at Carnegie Mellon University

Contact: 
Center Coordinator, Fred Evans, Dept. of Philosophy, at evansf@duq.edu, 396-6507

28 Sep 2014

pittadmin

The Gaza War and its Historical Context

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh 605 Morewood Avenue, Shadyside
Sponsored By: 
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.

Contact: 
ceris@gmail.com

29 Sep 2014

pittadmin

Securitizing Energy in Turkey and the EU: Cheap Talk or New Policies?

Monday, September 29, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
4217 Posvar Hall
Sponsored By: 
Center for Russian and East European Studies, European Studies Center, European Union Studies Association

Lecture -- Securitizing Energy in Turkey and the EU: Cheap Talk or New Policies?”
Dr. Alpan, a visiting scholar in the Center’s International Research Scholar Exchange Scheme, will discuss how energy emerges as a practical security concept and is represented in policy discourses in Europe and Turkey. Ever since the end of Cold War and since 9/11 in particular, the concept of ‘security’ has experienced a profound conceptual change. This talk will examine the securitization of ‘energy’ within the EU and Turkey and its impact on from a comparative perspective.

Contact: 
euce@pitt.edu

29 Sep 2014

pittadmin

Securitizing Energy in Turkey and the EU: Cheap Talk or New Policies?

Monday, September 29, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
4217 Posvar Hall
Sponsored By: 
Center for Russian and East European Studies, European Studies Center, European Union Studies Association

Lecture -- Securitizing Energy in Turkey and the EU: Cheap Talk or New Policies?”
Dr. Alpan, a visiting scholar in the Center’s International Research Scholar Exchange Scheme, will discuss how energy emerges as a practical security concept and is represented in policy discourses in Europe and Turkey. Ever since the end of Cold War and since 9/11 in particular, the concept of ‘security’ has experienced a profound conceptual change. This talk will examine the securitization of ‘energy’ within the EU and Turkey and its impact on from a comparative perspective.

Contact: 
euce@pitt.edu

30 Sep 2014

pittadmin

The Lunch Hour (Palestine)

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
221 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsored By: 
Conflict Kitchen, Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh

Where: Next to Conflict Kitchen
When: Noon-1:30pm September 30th

Please join Conflict Kitchen for lunch and informal discussion about events and the future in Palestinian West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Special Guests include: Pittsburgh Dr. Nael Althweib from Biet Lehem, West Bank, Palestine and Pitt Professor Ken Boas, Chair of the Board of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions-USA

This event is co-sponsored by University Honors College at Pitt

Contact: 
(412) 802-8417

30 Sep 2014

pittadmin

The Lunch Hour (Palestine)

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
221 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsored By: 
Conflict Kitchen, Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh

Where: Next to Conflict Kitchen
When: Noon-1:30pm September 30th

Please join Conflict Kitchen for lunch and informal discussion about events and the future in Palestinian West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Special Guests include: Pittsburgh Dr. Nael Althweib from Biet Lehem, West Bank, Palestine and Pitt Professor Ken Boas, Chair of the Board of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions-USA

This event is co-sponsored by University Honors College at Pitt

Contact: 
(412) 802-8417

01 Oct 2014

pittadmin

Religious Conflicts and Contemporary States

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
2700 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Sponsored By: 
University of Pittsburgh

You are cordially invited to
join in a dialogue on

Religious Conflicts and Contemporary States

with

Mobashar Jawed “MJ” Akbar
Acclaimed Author and Columnist
National Spokesperson for the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Reception for all invited guests
immediately following the presentation
2501 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

RSVP by Friday, September 26
to osereply@pitt.edu

10 Oct 2014

pittadmin

Fleur D’Orange-– Identity/Identité

Friday, October 10, 2014 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
5530 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh
Sponsored By: 
Kelly Strahorn Theater

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.

11 Oct 2014

pittadmin

Fleur D’Orange – Identity/Identité

Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 8:00pm
The Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave
Sponsored By: 
Kelly Strahorn Theater

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.

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