Announcements

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SPEAK IT. READ IT. WRITE IT.
Arabic, Farsi or Turkish in just 8 weeks for 8 credits at Pitt’s Summer Language Institute.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Native speakers with extensive collegiate-level teaching experience
• Emphasis on practical pro ciency
• Interactive instruction using state-of-the-art recording studio
• Dorm and o -campus housing options

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Islam 101 is a free weekly class that provides basic information on the tenets of Islam, and delves into deeper meanings of the beliefs
and religious practices. The class is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds and has proven to be a great resource for anyone interested
in researching other faiths and cultures. Taught by Taha Selim Ustun: Taha is an experienced interfaith lecturer who
has been promoting the understanding of Islam and Muslims for a number of years in countries such as Malaysia, Turkey and Australia. He recently

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The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' Washington, DC Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students a ten-week professional, academic, and career opportunity internship in the Nation's Capital. The program features an energizing and demanding mix of professional involvement, intellectual challenge, career exploration, and cultural encounter designed to provide interns with a rich and varied experience during their time in Washington.

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Approaches to Conflict Management and Resolution:
Field Work with Syrian Refugees
March 8 - 16, 2014
$3,890

Applications due January 15

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A presentation by Haider Ala Hamoudi on his book "Negotiating in Civil Conflict".

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Ebru classes will be taught by Ilknur Budar at TCCP starting January 20th, 2014. Sessions will be 3 hours long and will be held every Monday for 2 months. Ebru is a traditional art form practiced in Turkey.

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In Fall 2013 the Global Studies Center held a series of discussions with students from American University of Cairo (AUC), along with their instructor. Dr. Riham Bahi. Articles prior to each session were selected by Pitt faculty Dr. Roger Rouse and Dr. Mohammed Bamyeh, in collaboration with Dr. Bahi.

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K- 16 educators and librarians are welcome to join CERIS member faculty for a discussion about the book Paradise Beneath Her Feet
How Women Are Transforming the Middle East by Isobel Coleman.

We are fortunate to have Dr. Michael McKale, Professor of Religious Studies, Director of the Institute for Ethics, Saint Francis University.

Please contact Elaine Linn at eel58@pitt.edu for a free book and to reserve a spot at the table. A light dinner is included.

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This one credit mini-course is part of a series organized by regions around the world based on their role on the world stage, their importance within the Muslim world, and the critical influence they play in the global community. The series and course seeks to illuminate the various perspectives of the Muslim community around the world.

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The conference on Turkey's Regional and Global Impact: From Kopru (Bridge) to Merkez (Center) has put out a call for papers. The conference will address Turkey's evolving role in regional and global affairs, its impact and foreign policy in relation to the Middle Eastern nations, and its relations with Russia, the EU/Europe, China and the US. Paper proposals are due December 1, 2013 and should be sent to crees@ku.edu. The conference will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the University of Kansas.

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