Join a book discussion lead by Rosemary Juel Bertocci, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Saint Frances University and Dr. Dr. Francis Rohlf, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Mt. Aloysius College.
A docudrama film about Muslim-Christian Peacemaking Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons
The Pitt Department of English is hosting Jennifer Sparks, communications consultant with the United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF), for a video conference. She has worked across the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. She is currently in Erbil, Northern Iraq, assisting refugees affected by the Islamic State group. Among other topics, Ms.
This reading group gathers globally-minded educators together to discuss texts that showcase various global issues and can be used in the 6-16 classroom. This session will center on The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan, about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Global Studies Center is excited to sponsor a full-day Teaching Institute for pre-service and in-service teachers of grades 6-12. Led by Emily Chiariello, the chief architect of the Perspectives for a Diverse America curriculum, participants will discuss what is an anti-bias education, and how can it help us to teach about human rights and global issues. We will explore such concepts as multicultural education, culturally responsive instruction, and the need to integrate issues of social justice and diversity into teaching and learning.
This reading group gathers globally-minded educators to discuss works of fiction that can be used in the classroom to teach global competency skills. Registration for the last two sessions of the year is open; previous attendance is not necessary. This program is supported by Pitt’s Year of Diversity. Contact Lisa Bromberg with questions.
April 5, 5-8pm, 4130 Posvar: Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings, A Memoir by Margarita Engle, discussion led by Dr. Kenya Dworkin of CMU. Register at the website.
This reading group gathers globally-minded educators to discuss works of fiction that can be used in the classroom to teach global competency skills. Registration for the last two sessions of the year is open; previous attendance is not necessary. This program is supported by Pitt’s Year of Diversity. Contact Lisa Bromberg with questions.
The Day of the Pelican by Katherine Paterson, discussion led by Mrs. Karen Gaul of Winchester-Thurston School. Register at the website.
Monday, March 27 - World Theatre Day
12PM - Presentation and Talk with Photo-journalist Maranie Rae and Human Refuge(e): a platform providing first-hand stories from refugees around the world.
602 Cathedral of Learning, lunch provided
6PM - Reading of the play Oh My Sweet Land by Amir Nizar Zuabi, performed by Lameece Issaq, Founding Director of Noor Theatre, dedicated to the work of theatre artists of Middle Eastern decent. 602 Cathedral of Learning, evening reception
Tuesday, March 28
12PM - Syria in Context: a conversation with Joseph Bahout, visiting lecturer with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Luke Peterson (Global Studies), with introduction by Michael Goodhart (Global Studies).
Lunch provided
Join us for a good old-fashioned Teach-In to explore the various issues surrounding America First Immigration and Trade Policy this Saturday from 1-5 p.m. in the Cathedral of Learning.
