Graduate Conference April 25-26th. 2016
Presented by the Hemispheric Americas Lecture Series
At the Pennsylvania State University, University Park Campus
Abstracts due: January 15, 2016 (11:59pm EST) raceamericasconference@gmail.com
Join the World Affairs Council for an evening discussion that will focus on the ongoing conflict in Syria. Expert and author Ross Harrison will address the current situation, regional and global players involved, and the challenges faced in responding to the crisis. He will also provide his personal insight into the evolution of this conflict, and give his outlook for the future. Attendees will have the special opportunity to engage in a discussion with Mr. Harrison during an extended Q&A session.
Join us for a series of dynamic discussions surrounding Pittsburgh’s changing cultural landscape, featuring local women leaders.
Muslim Community Panel Discussion
Wednesday, May 4th
5:30—7:00 PM
Point Park University
Panelists include:
Riffat Chughtai, President of Pak-PAC and Practice Manager with UPMC
Sister Sarah Jameela, Community Leader of the Muslim Women's Association of Pittsburgh
Dr. Maliha Kamal, Chief Hospitalist at St. Margaret's Hospital
Moderator: Nadia Khawaja, Muslim Association of Greater Pittsburgh
Please Join Us at Our Annual Benefit Event
Protect Civil Rights >> Challenge Islamophobia >> Promote Civic Engagement
Keynote Speaker: Murtaza Hussain, Journalist & Political Commentator, The Intercept
Inspirational Speaker: Sheikh Alaa Elsayed, Islamic Centre of Canada-ISNA,
Al-Kauthar Institute
Special Guest: Basheer Jones, Spoken Word Artist, Activist,
Radio Host and Essence Award Winner
Contact:
For Questions, please email us or call 216.830.2247
Nazareth College, Brian and Jean Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue in collaboration with the Department of Religious Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY
The industrial revolution of the 19th and 20th centuries, abuse of power and human greed, and continuing population explosion in many countries have all contributed to an environmental crisis that threatens the sustainability of life on planet earth as we know it. Our reliance on fossil fuels, our creation of immense quantities of waste products, and our destruction of natural resources to fuel our consumer economies have led to global warming, a reduction in biodiversity and a serious threat to long-term environmental sustainability.
Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh, 1459 Crane Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15220
TCCP is hosting their annual fast-breaking dinner held in
4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(near Forbes Ave, and S Bellefield Ave crossing)
on June 9-11. The dinner will start at 9 pm, but you are welcome to arrive at 8:30 pm and socialize with the other guests. You do not have to fast during the day in order to attend the dinner, however, you can try abstaining from food or drinks for a short period during the day, to empathize with our fasting guests.
CAIR: Pittsburgh Muslims to Offer Prayers, Pay Tribute to Muhammad Ali on Friday
(PITTSBURGH, PA, 6/9/2016) – On Friday, June 10, representatives from the Pittsburgh office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pittsburgh), and other Pittsburgh Muslim leaders, will highlight and honor the legacy of Muhammad Ali.
LEARN 1 YEAR OF ARABIC IN 6 WEEKS
NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2016
Only a few spaces remain for our Summer Arabic Intensive. Apply now! Don't miss your chance for an enriching summer you won't forget. Take beginning, intermediate, or advanced classical Arabic.
The Summer Arabic Intensive is a residential language program in Berkeley, California, that incorporates classical Arabic texts and modern academic rigor within a nourishing spiritual environment. Begin your Arabic-learning journey -- or further it -- this summer!
Join the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh for a conversation on the shifting dynamics within the New Middle East, featuring Shelly Culbertson, Policy Analyst at the RAND Corporation, and author of "The Fires of Spring: A Post-Arab Spring Journey Through the Turbulent New Middle East."
The event will run from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., and will include both a networking reception and book signing, in addition to the lecture and discussion. The cost to members is $15 and non-members is $20.
Registration is required. No-shows and cancellations after July 21, 2016 will be charged.
