Feb 2023

11 Feb 2023

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The Islamic Journey of our Brothers and Sisters from Africa to America

Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
WPU Ballroom and Zoom
Sponsored By: 
The University of Pittsburgh

Join the Pitt Muslim Alumni Network and the African-American Alumni Council for an evening of poetry, reflections, an exhibit from America's Islamic Heritage Museum, and a presentation from the museum's director, Amir Muhammad. Come learn about America’s rich extensive Islamic history dating back to the 16th century, while exploring some of the lives and events of the 17th, 18th and 19th century of Muslims heritage and their contributions and narratives in America.

Contact: 
aquarterman@pitt.edu

13 Feb 2023

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Rodney Seminar: South Sudan and the Cultural Politics of East Africa

Monday, February 13, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
232 Bay State Rd, Rm 505, Boston, MA 02215, and Zoom
Sponsored By: 
Boston University's African Studies Center

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

Join us online or in-person to hear from Zachary Mondesire of Boston University.

14 Feb 2023

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Book Launch: Public Freedoms in the Islamic State

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
Yale Law School

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

Public Freedoms in the Islamic State

by Rached Ghannouchi

Translated by David L. Johnston

Yale University Press

World Thought in Translation Series

"Rached Ghannouchi is one of the most influential, most interesting, and most prominent thinkers and leaders of political Islam today."

– Frank Griffel, Yale University

Author Biography:

15 Feb 2023

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Book Discussion: The Night Will Have Its Say

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
AUC Press

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

Join us for a virtual book discussion of "The Night Will Have Its Say", a novel by Ibrahim al-Koni, the International Booker Prize finalist and “one of the Arab world’s most innovative novelists” (Roger Allen). The book discussion will be with the book translator Nancy Roberts (free-lance Arabic-to-English translator) and in conversation with Emily Drumsta (Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies and French & Italian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin).

15 Feb 2023

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THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR (1973) FILM SCREENING

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

Introduction by Prof. Liz Reich, Film Studies
“The Spook Who Sat by the Door” is based on the novel by Sam Greenlee and tells the fictional story of Dan Freeman, the first Black CIA officer. The film, directed by Ivan Dixon, follows Freeman through his training in the Central Intelligence Agency, and his eventual role as the leader of a paramilitary group engaged in armed resistance against institutionalized racism.

16 Feb 2023

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Dante and Arabic Philosophy

Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
Columbia University and UC Berkeley

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

Dante and Arabic Philosophy - A Columbia University and UC Berkeley Joint Seminar organized by Pier Mattia Tommasino (Columbia, Italian) and Akash Kumar (UC Berkeley, Italian Studies)

Session 1: L’Ordine dell’Universo nella “Commedia”

Presenter: Sebastiano Italia (University of Catania)

Respondent: Susanna Barsella (Fordham University)

Via Zoom and in Italian

Contact: 
europeaninstitute@columbia.edu

17 Feb 2023

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Islamism, the Military, and the Egyptian State: A Discussion with Ahmed Abdrabou and Ashraf El Sherif

Friday, February 17, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Sponsored By: 
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

The Middle East Studies Association (MESA), in collaboration with university partners, is pleased to hold a series of events highlighting the work of scholars from the MENA region. For more information about the MESA Global Academy, please visit the website.

Contact: 
ct885@georgetown.edu

18 Feb 2023

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Black History Month Event

Saturday, February 18, 2023 - 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Islamic Center of Pittsburgh (1400 Bigelow Blvd., Pgh, Pa 15213)
Sponsored By: 
Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, CAIR-Pittsburgh and Few of a Kind Bookstore

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

Join us on February 18, 2023 at the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh (1400 Bigelow Blvd., Pgh, Pa 15213) as we celebrate and educate the community on the many contributions made by our Brothers and Sister in the African American community. This years theme is:

20 Feb 2023

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Effects of Radical Conservatism in Pakistan

Monday, February 20, 2023 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
Boston College Global Engagement

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

Global Scholars Lecture Series

Our next lecture Effects of Radical Conservatism in Pakistan will be given by Dr. Amna Afreen.

21 Feb 2023

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Book Discussion: Black Star Crescent Moon

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hybrid, Pitt or online
Sponsored By: 
CERIS, Global Studies Center, Center for African Studies, University of Pittsburgh

Educators are welcome to join book discussion with author and scholar Sohail Daulatzai and Professor Michael Sawyer.

Contact: 
Elaine Linn

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