May 3, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA – Turkish Cultural Center of Pittsburgh organized its Annual Friendship Picnic with about 250 attendees from diverse communities of city. Colorful group of people including students and academics from St.Vincent College, California University of Pennsylvania, Duquesne University, and University of Pittsburgh enjoyed Turkish BBQ and friendship in a sunny Sunday.
Among participants, Congressman Mike Doyle expressed his personal gratitude for being a guest at TCCP activities in his short speech. Dean of the McKenna School of Economics Gary Quinlivan shared with participants the successful completion of the Water Well Project in Africa, a joint project of TCCP Pittsburgh, Embrace Relief, and Saint Vincent College. Dr. Quinlivan also announced a new project, The Turkish Cultural Room and Classroom. He stated that as Saint Vincent College they would be happy to collaborate with TCCP Pittsburgh for future projects.
