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Penn Pakistan Society
Apr 21, 2016, 3:04:52 PM4/21/16
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Hey everyone! Just checking in to remind you of all that's going on around campus this weekend!
Screening: A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
Date & Time: Friday, April 22nd, 4:30 PM
Join Penn Pakistan Society for a screening of the Oscar winning documentary! A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness is a 2015 documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy about honor killings in Pakistan. The documentary follows the story of an eighteen-year-old girl, who survives an honor killing attempt by her father and uncle. The documentary was well received by critics and earned widespread critical acclaim. A Girl in the River was shortlisted with ten other documentaries from 74 entries submitted to 88th Academy Awards in Documentary Short Subject category, which it won.
Venue: JMHH F45
Join Penn Pakistan Society for a screening of the Oscar winning documentary! A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness is a 2015 documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy about honor killings in Pakistan. The documentary follows the story of an eighteen-year-old girl, who survives an honor killing attempt by her father and uncle. The documentary was well received by critics and earned widespread critical acclaim. A Girl in the River was shortlisted with ten other documentaries from 74 entries submitted to 88th Academy Awards in Documentary Short Subject category, which it won.
PennSID: Global Art Benefit
Venue: Twelve Gates Art Gallery, Old City
Date & Time: Friday, April 22nd, 6PM
PennSID invites you to their inaugural Global Art Benefit! The Benefit will take place at the Twelve Gates Art Gallery which was founded by a Pakistani and showcases emerging artists from South Asia. The Benefit will be an opportunity to bid on photos taken by members of the Penn community and raise money for the Swat Relief Initiative (SRI), a nonprofit that works to promote healthcare, education, economic growth and a sustainable environment to better the lives of communities in the Swat Valley, Pakistan. There will be representatives from SRI at the event to answer any questions you may have!
Venue: Twelve Gates Art Gallery, Old City
Date & Time: Friday, April 22nd, 6PM
PennSID invites you to their inaugural Global Art Benefit! The Benefit will take place at the Twelve Gates Art Gallery which was founded by a Pakistani and showcases emerging artists from South Asia. The Benefit will be an opportunity to bid on photos taken by members of the Penn community and raise money for the Swat Relief Initiative (SRI), a nonprofit that works to promote healthcare, education, economic growth and a sustainable environment to better the lives of communities in the Swat Valley, Pakistan. There will be representatives from SRI at the event to answer any questions you may have!
(** Some PPS board members will be leaving directly for the Benefit after the screening. You are welcome to join them!**)
Facebook event page linked here.
Penn MSA welcomes you to its annual Family Fair, a day of fun, food and games for the West Philadelphia Muslim community. This year they'll have a moon-bounce, barbecue, arts & crafts, plenty of games, and even the opportunity pie a member of the MSA exec board!
This event is free and open to everyone!
(** We hear some of your favorite PPS board members will be running a Rooh-Afza stall! Go up and say Hi!**)
Facebook event page linked here.
This event is free and open to everyone!
(** We hear some of your favorite PPS board members will be running a Rooh-Afza stall! Go up and say Hi!**)
Facebook event page linked here.
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