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Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI)

Monday, June 15, 2020 (All day) to Friday, August 7, 2020 (All day)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sponsored By: 
The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Announced by University of Pittsburgh

Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI)

The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is still accepting applications on a rolling basis—both for the summer 2020 program and Title VIII fellowships! We offer intensive courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek.

Contact: 
cessi@creeca.wisc.edu

04 Jul 2020

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The 31st Teachers’ Institute

Sunday, July 5, 2020 (All day) to Saturday, July 18, 2020 (All day)
Abiquiu, New Mexico
Sponsored By: 
Dar al Islam

Announced by University of Pittsburgh

The 31st Teachers’ Institute is from July 5 - 18, 2020. Apply now!

Although we accept applications on a rolling deadline,
best consideration is given to those applications received by April 15th.

The Dar al Islam Teachers' Institutes have been held at our famous facilities in Abiquiu, New Mexico since 1994.

Contact: 
InstituteDirecter@daralislam.org

06 Jul 2020

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Teacher Workshop: Understanding Islam and Muslims

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 9:00am to 4:45pm
Online
Sponsored By: 
Dar Al Islam Institute

Understanding Islam and Muslims, July 6–17, 2020

Dar al Islam will offer their 31st annual Teachers’ Institute, which will be held this year as a completely online event due to the pandemic. Though the format is different, this is an opportunity for educators who may not be able to travel, whose planned activities for this summer have been cancelled, or who have always wanted to attend but haven't been able to schedule .

27 Jul 2020

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WW I in the Middle East Workshop for Educators

Monday, July 27, 2020 - 5:15pm
online Conference
Sponsored By: 
World War I Museum and Memorial

The National World War I Museum and Memorial is teaching about World War I in the Middle East, Tues., July 28 - "A Diplomatic History of World War I in the Middle East" - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fpBF8RD-TrSQsQC3sinfVQ, and Thurs., August 13 - "The Enduring Legacy of World War I on the Middle East Today" - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OLisbg93SLmYnuXcHn2BFQ. Y

Center for Governance and Markets: A Virtual Conversation, The Plight of the Uyghur Muslims in China: A Modern Cultural Genocide

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
University of Pittsburgh Center for Governance and Markets, Beth Shalom, Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies

Sean Roberts is Associate Professor and Director of the International Development Program at the Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University. His research focuses on China's development of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. His new book, The War on the Uyghurs: China's Internal Campaign against a Muslim Minority, was recently published by Princeton University Press.

Transcending the Israel Lobby at Home and Abroad

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 12:00pm
Sponsored By: 
American Educational Trust

University of Massachusetts Professor Emeritus Sut Jhally will share select clips and discuss the key findings of his 2016 documentary, "The Occupation of the American Mind," which analyzes pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S. Jhally will explore whether the news media have been getting better—or worse—since the documentary was produced, and whether election-season news coverage is likely to cover—or cover up—growing challenges to standard pro-Israel narratives and politics.

Contact: 
202-342-7325, conference@israellobbycon.org

12 Sep 2020

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Virtual Gaza 5k

Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:15pm
Virtual
Sponsored By: 
FOSNA Pittsburgh, United Nations Relief and Work Agency

Friends,

Are you ready to run, walk (or just watch) the 2020 Virtual Gaza Run/Walk + Digital Festival?

After the success of our first Pittsburgh “4K4GazaKids” last October we were hoping to expand this year’s walk to a regional event. Unfortunately, the Covid 19 virus has put an end to those plans, but at the same time it has opened up an exciting new opportunity for us.

Contact: 
Leila Richards - niddles.richards@gmail.com, Eileen Olmsted - elenainez@gmail.com

13 Sep 2020

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Common Voices for Human Rights

Sunday, September 13, 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Online Conference
Sponsored By: 
City of Bridges Foundation

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh.

Join City of Bridges Foundation, Carlow University and Peace Island Institute for panel discussion on human rights with voices from religious figures, human rights activists and grassroots organizers.

Contact: 
https://cityofbridgesfoundation.org/home/

16 Sep 2020

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Blackness in the Middle East

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm
online Conference
Sponsored By: 
University of Pennsylvania

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
ZOOM LINK TO ENTER EVENT: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/98477645498

Join the Middle East Center of the University of Pennsylvania for an important conversation on blackness in the Middle East. Panelists will address themes including the greater history of blackness in the region, anti-Black sentiments that persist to this day, the question of identity and race in the region, and more.

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