Join educators for an informative and lively discussion on a A Sultan in Palermo by Tariq Ali. "Rich in detail and character, reviving memories of Arab and Jewish lives that should never have been forgotten" La Republica.
Dr. Joseph Heim, Professor of History, CALU will lead the discussion.
Dinner from 5 - 6:30 PM, Dining Hall, Administration Building, Seton Hill University
Discussion 6:30 - 8 PM, Reeves Memorial library, or at your computer
This annual event is hosted to for students to present their work on topics related to Islamic Studies, network with other students and faculty, and to learn from student and keynote presentations. (Institutions can apply for CERIS travel grants if necessary to travel to Pittsburgh on April 9th for the deliberations.)
Biannual meeting for CERIS institutional representatives to discuss ongoing projects and new opportunities. You may attend in-person or via video conference. Please RSVP to Elaine Linn if you are or are not attending. Dinner and book discussion to follow.
Educators and librarians are invited to attend this book discussion to expand self knowledge and to integrate into curriculum when applicable. Participate in-person or via video conference
5:00 PM Dinner (Free), Dining Hall, Administration Building
6:30 PM Book Discussion, Online or in-person at Reeves Memorial Library,
Educators are invited to attend dinner and a book discussion on Behind the Beautiful Forevers, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Boo. Boo explores how Muslims, Hindus, and Christians sharing a slum in India's financial capital, Mumbai, have been dealing with the daily implications of global change, intensifying inequality, and repeated efforts to incite religious conflict. Shortlisted for numerous prizes, the book recently won the 2012 National Book Award for Nonfiction.
