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Real Estate Newsletter with Articles (Traditional, 2 Nationality Rooms Newsletter Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs at the University of Pittsburgh http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/news-events Volume Fall 2017 THE SCOTTISH NATIONALITY ROOM Dedicated July 8, 1938 THE SCOTTISH NATIONALITY ROOM E. Maxine Bruhns The dignity of a great hall bearing tributes to creative men, ancient clans, edu- cation, and the nobility of freedom is felt in the Scottish Nationality Room. The oak doors are adapted from the entrance to Rowallan Castle in Ayrshire. Above the doors and cabinet are lines lauding freedom from The Brus by John Barbour . On either side of the sandstone fireplace are matching kists, or chests. A portrait of Scotland’s immortal poet, Robert Burns, dominates above the mantel. Above the portrait is the cross of St. Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint. Bronze figures representing 13th– and 14th-century patriots William Wallace and Robert the Bruce stand on the mantel near an arrangement of dried heather. The blackboard trim bears a proverb found over a door in 1576: “Gif Ye did as ye should Ye might haif as Ye would.” Names of famous Scots are carved on blackboard panels and above the mantel. Student chairs are patterned after one owned by John Knox. An aumbry, or wall closet, pro- vided the inspiration for the display cabinet. The plaster frieze bears symbols of 14 clans Oak Door whose members served on the Room’s committee. The wrought-iron chandelier design was inspired by an iron coronet retrieved from the battlefield at Bannockburn (1314). Bay win- dows, emblazoned with stained-glass coats of arms, represent the Univer- sities of Glasgow, St. Andrew’s, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. Near the bay’s crewel draperies is the room’s cornerstone, carved with Scotland’s national flower, the thistle. Chandelier and Plaster Frieze Thistle Portrait of Robert Burns. Bronze figures: William Wallace and Robert the Bruce 2 EDITOR: E. Maxine Bruhns ASSISTANT EDITOR: Maryann H. Sivak REPORTERS: Michael Walter, Cristina Lagnese Sage Levy Phil Johnson Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Our NEWSLETTER is now available online at the following address: Exchange Programs 1209 Cathedral of Learning http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/news-events University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR E. Maxine Bruhns We have completed the 30 - Diversity Oral History interviews – one for each ex- isting Nationality and Heritage Room. The costs were helped by a NRIEP $4,700 contribution, and a Provost’s grant of $4,700. I, personally, donated $20,000 to complete the funding. Representatives from each Room met in the Braun Room (CL 1201) where three film cameras and recorders were manned by David Cherry, Joe Nolfi, and Tom Altany. The interviewees brought artifacts and photos appropriate to their Room and I served as the interviewer. E. Maxine Bruhns For 40 years such an oral history was lacking in all of our Rooms. This project filled a real need. The 30-minute interviews will be made available to schools, churches, ethnic organizations and individuals at a reasonable cost. Each interviewee will receive a complimentary copy and a copy of each one will be kept in the NRIEP permanent files. We extend our most sincere thanks to all who participated in this project. 3 MESSAGE FROM THE COUNCIL On August 10th, we had our first Celebratory Recep- Jennie-Lynn Knox, Chair tion to welcome Dr. Valerie Kinloch, the new Renee and Richard Goldman Dean of the University of Pitts- What does the Irish National- burgh School of Education. ity Room means to me? I was recently interviewed by On November 16th, Aniah McLeod and Ogechukwu Maxine Bruhns, our Director Opaigbeougu, 2017 African Heritage Room recipients of the Nationality Rooms, to of a scholarship in memory of Lillie May Lesesne, will talk about my involvement in talk about their experience in Africa at the Frick Fine and Chairing the Irish Nation- Arts Building. ality Room. As I prepared for my interview, I reflected on what the Irish Nationality Jennie-Lynn Knox Room means to me… why am AUSTRIAN NATIONALITY ROOM I involved? History Tradi- Frank Weiss, Chair tion...Honor...Respect...Family…Love...my parents come to mind. Many years ago my father researched Edgar Braun, Vice Chair of the Austrian Room Committee, our family tree, going back to 1632 to my sixth great- and Honorary Consul of Austria, was honored on August 26, grandfather, John Knox. Numerous Johns, Alexanders, 2017, by the Alliance of Germanic Societies of Pittsburgh at Roberts, Georges, Sarahs, and Anns are part of my the Teutonia Mäennerchor in Pittsburgh at their annual family. Edmund (editor of “Punch”), Dillwyn (great luncheon. The Alliance of Germanic Societies of Pittsburgh annually recognizes a living and deceased individual who mathematician), Wilfred (Greek scholar), Ronald has promoted Germanic culture in a family-friendly environ- (Anglican Priest who translated the Bible), Penelope ment. On December 4, 2017, Edgar Braun will be presented (author of “The Knox Brothers”), Anna (who married with a Lifetime Achievement Award. This exceptional hon- Rev. James Porter who was hanged for his letters “Billy or will be presented to Edgar by His Excellency Dr. Helmut Bluff”), Alexander (who, along with his brother James, Boeck, the Austrian Consul General, in the name of the Aus- immigrated to America and became Louisiana Senator trian President. and Attorney General respectively). Alexander also owned Oaklawn Manor Plantation, owning a slave, Charles Stuart, who was freed and wrote an article in CZECHOSLOVAK ROOM COMMITTEE Harpers magazine in 1884 entitled “My Life as a Cestmir Houska, Chair Slave”. My grandparents, James Robert and Mary Reid, who immigrated to America in 1905/1906, mar- On March 25, 2017, the series on famous persons in ried in 1906, and built their home by hand in Emsworth Czech and Slovak history continued with the seminar Borough, Pittsburgh, PA. In rereading my father’s on Jan Amos Comenius presented by Dr. Craig At- book What the Irish Room Means to Me, where he re- wood. Participants learned about Comenius’ pansophy, flected on his unwavering service and dedication to the pacifism, and educational reforms within the context Irish Nationality Room, the community, and his love of his life in the 17th century and Comenius’ legacy in for Ireland, I understood that all of this was/is a symbol the 21st century. This series will continue with a semi- of the life and spirit in the hearts of the pioneers immi- nar on T.G. Masaryk, the first Czechoslovak President grating to America with hope, elation, quiet joy. As I in the near future. walked from my car recently to the Cathedral of Learn- The Committee members welcomed Ruth Crawford ing for a meeting, I looked up at the majestic building Mitchell Czech/Slovak Fellow, Jíří Pánek who is con- and was overwhelmed with honor and great humility ducting research on gentrification of the Lawrenceville that I now was a part of this great tradition of Irish cul- area. On October 22nd, Pánek shared his research ture and furthering the work for “the Glory of God and work and experiences with participatory approaches in the Honor of Ireland.” geography. The Room Committee together with Český Svět are AFRICAN HERITAGE ROOM COMMITTEE hosting a Christmas party on December 17th at the Donna Alexander, Chair Wilkins School Community Center. On June 11th, we participated in the 17th Annual Read- Plans and programming for the 100th anniversary of ing Extravaganza 2017, Summer Reading festival at the the Pittsburgh Agreement (May 31, 2018) were dis- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Our scholar, Hannah cussed. The Pittsburgh Agreement was one of the Eko, was on hand to read to the children. The parents milestones leading to the establishment of Czechoslo- had an opportunity to hear about our African Heritage vakia on October 28, 1918. Room. 4 CHINESE ROOM COMMITTEE IRISH ROOM COMMITTEE Dewi Wong, Chair Jennie-Lynn Knox, Chair The Chinese Room Committee held a fundraiser dinner Committee members have been very active in further- on October 29, 2017, at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel ing the great culture and traditions of Ireland. Members in Station Square. This year we honored Mr. Kai Lin, have been busy working on a new brochure to be dis- President of OCA (Organization of Chinese Ameri- tributed at all events. cans). All proceeds benefit the Chinese Nationality Room scholarship fund. John Webber celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Irish Nationality Room dedication on May 18th, with a real Irish welcome to Room visitors as well as Home- coming in October. GREEK ROOM COMMITTEE Nick Giannoukakis, Chair Bloomsday was celebrated on Friday, June 16th, with The Room Committee sponsored a book presentation the reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses. This will be an and book signing by Dr. Avram-Willis, a survivor of annual event in the Irish Nationality Room. the Holocaust in Greece on September 17th. On No- vember 3rd, we held a concert entitled 50 Y ears Maria The Second Annual Celtic Culture event was held on Callas: a Musical Tribute. An art tribute to Maria Cal- Sunday, October 15, at Frick Fine Arts Building. We las preceded the Main program. celebrated Celtic Culture with the members of the Scot- tish and Welsh Nationality Rooms, enjoying Irish, Scottish and Welsh dance, music and storytelling. INDIAN ROOM COMMITTEE Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Irish Rashmi Ravindra, Chair Room Committee, please contact the Nationality Rooms Program office. Deepak Wadhwani, Indian Nationality Room’s Archi- tect-of-Record gave a presentation on April 7th, on the history of the Indian Nationality Room in the Indian Nationality Room. ISRAEL HERITAGE ROOM Rabbi Jonathan Perlman, Chair It has been the endeavor of the Indian Room Commit- tee to bring all Indians from different regions, faiths On Monday, November 27, 2017, the Israel Heritage and languages together under one umbrella.
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