Join us on August 21 at 7:30 p.m. for a film screening of Persepolis, co-presented by Silk Screen. A live poetry reading by Persian Pittsburgh will precede the screening.
Join City of Asylum on August 21 at 7:30 p.m. for a film screening of Persepolis, co-presented by Silk Screen. A live poetry reading by Persian Pittsburgh will precede the screening.
Pitt Students for Justice in Palestine and the Pittsburgh AFSC: American Friends Service Committee PA Program
Several groups have are co-hosting an event to mark the one-year anniversary of the last day of the 2014 Israeli assault on Gaza. Members of the Pittsburgh pro-peace community will hold a memorial to mark the loss of 2,100+ Gazan and 73 Israeli lives, reading the names of those lost and marking each with a white flag to create a powerful visual reminder of last summer's war.
The memorial is cosponsored by Pitt Students for Justice in Palestine and the Pittsburgh AFSC: American Friends Service Committee PA Program
Art History Class:
Historical Perspectives on Persian and Iranian Art and Culture
4 sessions, Wednesdays or Saturdays
Starting July 22 or 25, 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
$80 ($64, Carnegie Museums members)
Explore Iran’s rich cultural and artistic history with Soude Dadras, visiting scholar in the department of history of art and architecture at the University of Pittsburgh. Each session will focus on one of four art forms deeply rooted in Persian history—carpets, ceramics, architecture, and calligraphy and painting.
Monroeville Public Library presents "Celebrating Ramadan"
The library has scheduled a program titled "Celebrating Ramadan" for the greater Monroeville Community. It is a great learning opportunity about Islam in general and Ramadan in particular for our non-Muslim neighbors, friends, colleagues and classmates. Dr. Salah AlMoukamal, will present a lecture on Celebrating Ramadan on Wednesday July 8, 2015 7:00 PM at the Gallery Space within library premises.
“Rights of Passage” is an artistic journey of an American with roots in Palestine, it
is a personal artistic narrative and a political response to thorny issues that prevent
the two cultures from co-existing. In this context the gallery itself becomes a
metaphor. By transforming the space, the language of art becomes a catalyst for
exploration of a peaceful resolution. Even as Israelis and Palestinians contest
over the rights of self determination a globally-recognized national
identity.
Azlan Tajuddin, Associate Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department, La Roche College
Recomended Readings:
Tajuddin, A. 2012. "Malaysia in the World Economy (1824-2011): Capitalism, Ethnic Divisions, and Managed Democracy." Lexington Books; Lanham, MD. pp 55-82.
Osborne, M. 2004. "Southeast Asia: An introductory history." St. Leonards, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. pp 1-39.
Osborne, M. 2004. "Southeast Asia: An introductory history." St. Leonards, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin. pp 129-154.
Presenter: Faten Ghosn, Associate Professor, International Relations, School of Government & Public Policy and Faculty of the School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies, University of Arizona. Part of the workshop "Breaking Down the Headlines: Understanding the Levant." A preparatory workshop for educator participants of the 2014 Fulbright Hays GPA to Jordan
Discussant: Mais Haddad, Syrian human rights lawyer, working in the field of women's rights and civil society
PowerPoint Presentation: Faten Ghosn, Syrian Civil War and the Impact on its Neighbor
Presenter: Robert Ross, Assistant Professor of Global Cultural Studies, Point Park University
Part of the Workshop "Breaking Down the Headlines: Understanding the Levant." Sponsored by the Global Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh and CERIS. A preparatory workshop for educators participating in the 2014 Fulbright Hays GPA to Jordan
