Center for Jewish Civilization; Mortara Center for International Studies; Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs; and Theology and Religious Studies Department
Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
Welcoming the Stranger: Abrahamic Hospitality and Its Contemporary Implications (2024), a collection of essays, explores hospitality and inclusion in Abrahamic traditions from historical, theoretical, theological, and practical perspectives. It offers an enlightening and compelling discussion of what the Abrahamic traditions teach us regarding welcoming people we don’t know. Join this conversation with authors Ori Soltes and Rachel Stern, followed by refreshments and a book signing.
Cost:
$35 members; $45 non-members; $15 students*
Description:
Turkish calligraphy artist Benjamin Aysan leads this workshop that teaches participants the basics of calligraphy and explores the history and traditions behind the centuries-old art form. Workbook and calligraphy pen included.
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, the Ford Institute for Human Security, & the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security
Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
Description:
Hear from keynote speaker Besa Kabashi-Ramaj (GSPIA '10) for this year's lecture titled Building a Resilient Country: Kosovo's Path to Security, Sovereignty and a "Dream of its Own."
Kinloch Commons for Critical Pedagogy and Leadership, Center for Urban Education
Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
Series Description:
We invite you to join us for Palestine & Pedagogy, a series of three virtual workshops presented by the Kinloch Commons for Critical Pedagogy and Leadership and co-sponsored by the Center for Urban Education.
Event Description:
Drawing on June Jordan’s experience of isolation and attack from within feminist circles for her pro-Palestinian stance and work, we will consider how to build meaningful pedagogical solidarities in similar contemporary contexts.
School of Education’s Kinloch Commons for Critical Pedagogy & Leadership and Center for Urban Education
Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
Drawing on June Jordan’s experience of isolation and attack from within feminist circles for her pro-Palestinian stance and work, the seminar will consider how to build meaningful pedagogical solidarities in similar contemporary contexts.
To register and get a pre-reading, email Sabina Vaught at svaught@pitt.edu.
SFS Prince Alwaled bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding & the Unity Productions Foundation
Announced by the University of Pittsburgh
The SFS Prince Alwaled bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding and the Unity Productions Foundation are proud to present Islam and the Blackamerican: Two Decades-and Many Gray Hairs- Later.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Sherman Jackson, and respondent Dr. Fatimah Fanusie, will guide us in a discussion moderated by Alex Kronemer through the history of Muslims in America, from their African kingdoms of origin until today.
