European Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh, CERIS
October 13th, 2017
9 am - 5 pm
4130 Posvar Hall
In this one-day symposium, invited scholars will discuss the “Muslim Question” in contemporary Europe. Since 9/11, European public debates have increasingly casted local Muslim populations not only as a security threat, but also in opposition to the secular and liberal values considered foundational for a European identity.
Celebrating our 10th annual business conference in Pittsburgh, showcasing a survey of life-changing technologies, and welcoming dignitaries and decision makers from the Middle East & North Africa for business, investment, and educational opportunities.
DAY 1 - MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017
9AM - Business Conference
Fairmont Ballroom - Downtown Pittsburgh
DAY 2 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 , 2017
Private site visits to view path-breaking technologies
(Dignitaries, Sponsors & VIP Ticket Registrants)
University of Pittsburgh Department of Religious Studies and Department of Africana Studies
Symposium Schedule for Thursday, April 20th @ 630 William Pitt Union:
Pre-keynote Reception
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Welcome
6:00 – 6:15 PM
Keynote Lecture by Dr. Stephanie Mitchem (University of South Carolina): “The Embodied Power of Sankofa”
View the flyer online here or attached above.
6:15 – 7:30 PM
Q&A from 7:15 – 7:30 PM
Symposium Schedule for Friday, April 21st @ 630 William Pitt Union:
Pre-keynote Reception
4:00 – 5:00 PM
University of Pittsburgh GSPIA, Hello Neighbor, Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, Inclusive Innovation Week
This dynamic diversity training will provide insight and resources to enable you to be an effective ally to the Muslim community. Come and learn to combat misconceptions surrounding the Islamic faith and culture. RSVP required.
There is a need for an approach to the study of Islamophobia which explores the way in which it is being institutionalized by policies that promote and police a conception of Western societies that appears to be becoming increasingly exclusive and exclusionary. This conference provides an inter-disciplinary platform to reflect and respond to the crisis of post-Cold war liberal order by exploring the relationship between Islamophobia and the reshaping of Western societies.
A presentation by Immigration Attorney Sara Burhan, and Professor of Law Haider Hamoudi to educate you on your civil rights and immigration rights.If you are apprehensive about the new-incoming administration, and the changes that might come along, this presentation will answer your questions.
Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, MCCGP, MAP, PIttsburgh Women's Association
Please join us for our 2016 Pittsburgh Muslim Women's Conference scheduled to take place Saturday November 12th from 8am-4pm. The Program is based on the theme "finding our balance in life". We have speakers traveling in to present, along with local Sister's presenting on how to keep your faith alive in our ordinary lives. The Program is as follows
• 8:00 Registration/Breakfast Served
• 9:00am Introduction by Nadia Khawaja / Quran Recitation by Gheed Khattab
• 9:15am Beverly Mack "Islam is a Thinking Chicks Religion"
• 9:45am-10:00am Open Q&A
Council on American-Islamic Relations, Pittsburgh Chapter
Come join the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations for a workshop by Corey Saylor focusing on what is Islamophobia, what is causing it, and how to recognize it.
Graduate Conference April 25-26th. 2016
Presented by the Hemispheric Americas Lecture Series
At the Pennsylvania State University, University Park Campus
Abstracts due: January 15, 2016 (11:59pm EST) raceamericasconference@gmail.com
