Nov 2013

07 Nov 2013

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“Syria in the Arab Revolutions: Two Years On”

Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Auditorium Wing, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Johnstown, PA
Sponsored By: 
Penn Highlands Community College, Global Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh

This talk will focus on the transformation of the Syrian uprisings over the last two years and provide an analysis of both the geopolitical and grassroots forces. How can we begin to understand the conflict in Syria? Who are the different actors on the ground? What positions might we consider taking in this country?

Contact: 
Erica Reighard 814.242.1440.

World on Trial: 2004 French Headscarf Law Teacher's Workshop

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 8:30am to 4:30pm
114 Katz Building, University Park, PA
Sponsored By: 
The Center for Global Studies at Penn State

Registration is now open for Penn State's Center for Global Studies Teacher’s Workshop:

World on Trial: 2004 French Headscarf Law
Saturday, November 9, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
114 Katz Building
Penn State University
University Park, PA

Contact: 
Sarah Lyall-Combs

09 Nov 2013

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Witness Palestine: A Film Series

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 5:00pm to Sunday, November 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church (20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, Ohio 44116), First Unitarian Church of Cleveland (21600 Shaker Heights Blvd, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122)
Sponsored By: 
Interfaith Peace Builders

Witness Palestine: A Film Series will be held on Saturday, November 9 from 5:00pm-9:00pm and Sunday, November 10 from 2:00pm-6:00pm. The First Unitarian Church of Cleveland will show "Welcome to Hebron" and "Salt of This Sea" on November 9. They will show "Since You Left" and "Private" on November 10. The West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church will show "Since You Left" and "Private" on November 9 and "Welcome to Hebron" and "Salt of This Sea" on November 10. Panel discussions will follow each set of films.

Contact: 
216-408-6291

09 Nov 2013

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Pitt's Muslim Student Association Alumni Networking Conference

Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
O’Hara Student Center, University of Pittsburgh 4024 O'Hara St Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsored By: 
Muslim Student Association

Come join Pitt MSA for our 1st annual Alumni Networking Conference!

Since re-establishment in 1997, the MSA and the University have accumulated a vast network of alumni who have gained various experiences in their respected professions. With such a rich resource available to us, why not take advantage of it?

With this event, we hope to provide current members a chance to network and learn from past members, and for alumni, we hope to create an environment reconnect with old classmates and network as well.

Contact: 
Pitt MSA <pittmsa@gmail.com>

11 Nov 2013

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Engaging the Muslim World: Five Years On

Monday, November 11, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lower Lounge, William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh
Sponsored By: 
Global Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University

Juan R.I. Cole is the Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan. He has written extensively on modern Islamic movements in Egypt, the Persian Gulf and South Asia and has given numerous media interviews on the war on terrorism and the Iraq War. He lived in various parts of the Muslim world for nearly 10 years and continues to travel widely there.

Contact: 
Elaine Linn, eel58@pitt.edu

12 Nov 2013

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"Ripeness in Revolution?" From North Africa to the Sahel

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
3431 Posvar Hall
Sponsored By: 
Ford Institute for Human Security, Global Studies Center, University Centers for International Studies

The presentation will focus on:
• How can conflicts be resolved in states where extremist organizations seek their own territory?
• What does the Arab Spring mean for North and West Africa and what are the prospects of developing democracy in these regions?
• What are the challenges for weak states in trying to combat terrorism and revolution from the grassroot level?
• What makes this region different for analysts to understand?

Contact: 
412-648-7434

13 Nov 2013

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Egypt Dialogue Series: A series of discussions on global issues with Pitt and Egyptian university students

Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:15pm
3431 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Sponsored By: 
CERIS, Global Studies Center and the African Studies Program, University of Pittsburgh

The Global Studies Center and the African Studies Program invites Pitt students to dialogue with students at American University in Cairo (AUC) on topics concerning politics, economics, revolutions, religion, terrorism, American foreign policy, women’s rights, occupation, sharia law and more. All the topics you shouldn’t discuss at a cocktail party! The Egyptian students are enrolled in a interdisciplinary global issues course at AUC. This session will be facilitated by Dr. Mohammed Bamyeh, Professor of Sociology.

Contact: 
Elaine Linn, eel58@pitt.edu

14 Nov 2013

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Poetry of Rumi

Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Carnegie Library, Main Library, Classroom A, 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Sponsored By: 
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Jelaluddin Rumi, the 13th century Muslim mystic poet, was truly one of the most passionate and profound poets in history. Now, today his presence still remains strong, due in part to how his words seem to drip of the divine, and startle a profound remembrance that links all back to the Soul-Essence. Born in what is present day Afghanistan in 1207, he produced his master work the Masnawi which consists of over 60,000 poems before he died in 1273. The best way to fully say in words his impact, is that he has the ability to describe the Indescribable, Ineffable-- God.

14 Nov 2013

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3 Poems by Rumi - Poetry Discussion Group

Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Classroom A, Carnegie Library Main Branch
Sponsored By: 
Carnegie Library

The 3 Poems by... Poetry Discussion Group will discuss three poems by Rumi. Join us for lively discussions of your favorite poetry. Registration is required. Register to receive the poems by email in advance. To register call 412.622.3151 or go to http://www.carnegielibrary.org/events/details.cfm?event_id=87802.

Contact: 
newandfeatured@carnegielibrary.org

Revolutions in Bad Times

Friday, November 15, 2013 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm
2432 Wesley W Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Sponsored By: 
The Pittsburgh Social Movements Forum, Department of Sociology, Global Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh

Asef Baat is Professor of Global and Transnational studies at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He previously taught at Leiden University in the Netherlands and the American University in Cairo. Among his books are: Street Politics; Poor People’s Movement in Iran; Making Islam Democratic; Social Movements and Past-Islamist Turn; and Life as Politics: How Ordinary People Change the Middle East.

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