Sep 2024

24 Aug 2024

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Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art

Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 4:00pm to Monday, October 21, 2024 - 4:00pm
The Frick Pittsburgh 7227 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Sponsored By: 
The Frick Pittsburgh

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art is organized by the Huntington Museum of Art and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC. The exhibit will run from August 17 to October 20, 2024

07 Sep 2024

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Experience Turkish & Central Asian Cuisine at the Food Festival

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 10:00am to 8:00pm
Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Sponsored By: 
Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh, City of Bridges Foundation, & Peace Islands Institute Pennsylvania

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

Come and experience the rich cultural heritage and delicious cuisine of Turkey and Central Asia. Bring your family, friends, and anyone who loves to explore new flavors and cultural experiences. This is an event you won't want to miss!

What to Expect:

Countries Represented:
Türkiye (Turkey)
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Turkmenistan
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan

09 Sep 2024

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The Duty to Dissent: Objections to US Policy on Israel and Palestine

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 7:30pm
Hybrid
Sponsored By: 
Walsh School of Foreign Service African Studies Program, The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Department of Government, Georgetown University

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

Please note: This event is free and open to the general public, however registration is required

Description:

10 Sep 2024

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Immigration and the 2024 Elections

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
online
Sponsored By: 
The University of Minnesota Immigration History Research Center and Institute for Global Studies

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
Note event will take place in Central Time Zone

Immigration is a hot issue this election season. How are the candidates talking about immigration? What policies are being discussed? What can we learn from past elections? On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 4:00-5:15pm Central Time we will host a webinar. Join us and our panel of experts to learn more.

Speakers:

11 Sep 2024

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Keep Eyes on Sudan: Mass Displacement, Food Insecurity, and Sudanese Women

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 4:00pm
Online
Sponsored By: 
Georgetown African Studies Program, the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, the Georgetown Conflict Resolution Program, and Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

Please note: This event is free and open to the general public, however registration is required

Description:

11 Sep 2024

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The Future ovef Myanmar: Local Gornance and the Path to Peace

Thursday, September 12, 2024 (All day) to Friday, September 13, 2024 (All day)
Alumni Hall, 5th floor
Sponsored By: 
University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Governance and Markets, Asian Studies Center and Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

*Note: This is a two day event*

14 Sep 2024

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Teaching about the MENA through the Arts Workshop: “Lived Islam through the Arts.”

Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
online
Sponsored By: 
The University of California Los Angeles Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
Please note Session is held in Pacific Time

16 Sep 2024

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The Gaza Lecture Series: Indigenous Urbanism Amidst Elimination

Monday, September 16, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Hybrid
Sponsored By: 
Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS), Georgetown University Qatar, and the African Studies Program, Georgetown University

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

18 Sep 2024

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Presidential Elections in Tunisia: More Dictatorship or a Return to Democracy?

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Hybrid
Sponsored By: 
The National Interest Foundation

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

The National Interest Foundation invites you to attend a panel discussion event regarding the upcoming October elections in Tunisia.

Speakers:
H.E. Ambassador (ret.) Gordon Gray : Former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia
Sharan Grewal : Brookings Institution
Radwan Masmoudi : Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy
Patricia Karam : Arab Center Washington D.C.
Moderator : Khaled Saffuri : National Interest Foundation

18 Sep 2024

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Book Talk | The Home I Worked to Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Hybrid
Sponsored By: 
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

Join the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies for a book talk with Wendy Pearlman, author of The Home I Worked to Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora.

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