Events in UCIS

Sunday, September 11 until Sunday, September 25

(All day) Cultural Event
Remember September
Web Site:
http://Pahellenicfoundation.org/RememberSeptember
Conection Link:
https://pahellenicfoundation.org/RememberSeptember/page/
Sponsored by:
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs along with Greek Nationality Room Committee, Israel Heritage Room Committee, Armenian Nationality Room Committee, Classrooms Without Borders, The American Hellenic Foundation of Western PA, The European Art Center of Greece and and the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
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“Remember September”

"HRIPSIME'S AGONY, ATHENA'S MOURNING, AND RACHEL'S HEARTBREAK"

A Centennial Memorial of the Martyrs of the Christian Genocide in Asia Minor, the Pontus, Anatolia (1915-1922),
and the Jewish martyrs of the Holocaust

September 11 – 25, 2022

For Details: Pahellenicfoundation.org/RememberSeptember and https://www.rememberseptemberpa.com/

7 PM, Sunday September 11, 2022: Genocide in Asia Minor, the Pontus, and Anatolia (1915-1923) as the "Final Solution's" Inspiration. Formal Opening of the Program and Greetings by Distinguished Guests.

7 PM, Monday September 12, 2022 : "Tetraodeon Tribute to the Neomartyrs of Asia Minor". A musical/hymnologic commemoration of the Greeks in Anatolia, The Pontus, and Asia Minor who were slaughtered in the Christian Genocide.

7 PM, Tuesday September 13, 2022: “Etty: Writing as Resistance”. Adapted from the diaries of Etty Hillesum and performed by Susan Stein. Directed by Austin Pendleton. In-Person Event. Details at: Pahellenicfoundation.org/RememberSeptember.

7 PM, Wednesday September 14, 2022 : "A Prisoner of War’s Story" by Stratis Doukas. For the first time ever, the story will be presented in its English translation.

3 PM, Thursday September 15, 2022 : "The Students of Umberto Primo” - a post-film discussion with Alessandra Maioletti (director ), Diane Boulanger (Executive Producer) & Avi Ben Hur. Details at Pahellenicfoundation.org/RememberSeptember

7 PM, Friday September 16, 2022 : "Experience and Creations: Vaggelis Anetopoulos".

3 PM, Saturday September 17, 2022: Commemorating the Armenian Genocide Through Testimony: An Interactive Discussion with the University of Southern California Shoah Foundation - The Institute for Visual History and Education.

7 PM, Sunday September 18, 2022 : "HRIPSIME'S AGONY, ATHENA'S MOURNING, AND RACHEL'S HEARTBREAK". A Musical and poetic Centennial commemoration of, and tribute to the martyrs of the Christian Genocide in Anatolia, the Pontus, and Asia Minor, and the Jews in the Holocaust.

5 PM, Sunday September 25, 2022: "Mapping Migration, Learning from Oral History: Ottoman Greek Immigration to Western Pennsylvania", A Lecture-Presentation by Dr. Yiorgo Topalidis, Ph.D., Samuel Proctor Oral History Project, University of Florida.

Friday, September 16 until Saturday, September 17

9:07 pm Festival
Celebrate Africa!
Web Site:
https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/celebrate-africa-0
Location:
Posvar Hall and Posvar Patio
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and UCIS Engagement along with University Center for International Studies (UCIS), Office of the Provost, Office of Engagement & Community Affairs, Office for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion David C. Frederick Honors College Office of Academic & Global Health The African Heritage Classroom Alumni Affairs School of Nursing Center for Industry Studies, Swanson School of Engineering Center for International Legal Education, Nordenberg Chair and School of Law Institute for International Studies in Education, School of Education Department of Linguistics Department of French & Italian and Union of African Communities in Southwestern Pensylvannia
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The Center for African Studies (CAS) is hosting its inaugural Celebrate Africa Festival from Friday, September 16 to Saturday, September 17, 2022 and you are invited to attend!

On Friday, join scholars and leaders from the African continent and Pitt faculty for a seminar, round table, alumni webinar, documentary screening, reception, and keynote address by renowned pan-African historian Dr. Paul Tiyambe Zeleza.

On Saturday join us for the festival that will bring students, faculty, and staff together with the vibrant diaspora community of Pittsburgh. We’ll gather outside the Posvar Patio to celebrate the many cultures of Africa through music & dance, food, and artisans and children's activities. It will also be a day for networking with African organizations and businesses.

Saturday, September 17

11:00 am Cultural Event
Celebrate Africa
Web Site:
https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/celebrate-africa-0
Location:
Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and UCIS Engagement along with Community Relations, Office of the Provost, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, School of Social Work, School of Education, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, Africana Studies Department, Center for Global Health, Swanson School of Engineering, School of Nursing, Department of French & Italian, Department of Linguistics, Alumni Relations, University Honors College, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), School of Music, School of Law, Deitrich School of Arts and Sciences and Dean of Students
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Celebrate Africa with the Center for African Studies on September 16th and 17th! Join us on Friday the 16th for a keynote speaker, drumming and dance performances, lectures and roundtables, and Saturday the 17th for an African market with crafts and food and performance by an African band.

11:00 am Festival
Celebrate Africa Festival
Location:
Posvar Patio
Sponsored by:
Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and UCIS Engagement along with Community Relations, Office of the Provost, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, School of Social Work, School of Education, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, Africana Studies Department, Center for Global Health, Swanson School of Engineering, School of Nursing, Department of French & Italian, Department of Linguistics, Alumni Relations, University Honors College, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), School of Music, School of Law, Deitrich School of Arts and Sciences and Dean of Students
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Celebrate Africa culminates in a day-long festival that features a live band, a DJ, a marketplace of African food and craft vendors, and dancing and drum workshops by Camara Drum and Dance. This event has something for everyone. Come try some new food, check out our craft market, listen to African music, and check out colorful African fashions!