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.
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Pope Francis: Reshaping the Diplomatic Role of the Vatican- Global Engagement and Leadership Program
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Keynote speaker: Ambassador Anne Leahy Introductory Remarks by the Most Reverend Moderated by Ambassador Dan Simpson |
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Abdellah is a young gay man navigating the sexual, racial and political climate of Morocco. Growing up in a large family in a working-class neighborhood, Abdellah is caught between a distant father, an authoritarian mother, an older brother whom he adores and a handful of predatory older men, in a society that denies his homosexuality. Salvation Army, the directorial debut for Abdellah Taïa – an acclaimed Moroccan and Arab writer – is adapted from his novel of the same name. Discussion with the director after the screening. Free admission. |
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Free; seating is limited. RSVP requested stewartl@cmoa.org |
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Nicholas Cafardi, Dean Emeritus and Professor in the Duquesne University School of Law, will give the inaugural lecture in the Religion & Society Lecture Series, a project of the Christian–Muslim Dialogue Committee of Duquesne University and the Turkish Cultural Center of Pittsburgh. Professor Cafardi will speak on “Religious Freedom & its Intersection with the 14th Amendment,” in 719 Fisher Hall on Wednesday, 16 September at 4:30. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. |
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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. Persepolis 2007 ‧ Drama/Biography ‧ 1h 36m ‧ PG-13 |
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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 Tuesday August 25th at 6:00 pm |
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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. |
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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 |
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LGBT Moroccan Writer Abdellah Taia GSWS; Film Studies; EUCE; French and Italian; Global Studies Center; CERIS. |