Stop by the Global Hub to see students in Authoritarian Politics (PS 1328) present research about their work this semester.

Stop by the Global Hub to see students in Chinee Politics (PS 1332) present research about their work this semester.

Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!

In an era marked by geopolitical friction and economic uncertainty, the relationship between the United States and Canada stands at a critical juncture. Join the Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh for a thought-provoking discussion of the historical foundations and contemporary tensions shaping this complex bilateral relationship through a global studies lens.
By situating this dialogue within a global studies framework, the program offers essential insights into how international dynamics, economic policies, and historical contexts intersect to shape bilateral relations. Scholars, students, educators, and curious minds alike will find this an essential forum for understanding the stakes of cross-border diplomacy.

For more information and to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUFuzHavWC1YtbjCQOvNe2fCL-LQuw...

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Spring 2025, EXCEPT on January 22, February 5, March 4, and March 5.

Dr. Rijasoa Andriamanana Josoa from Robert Morris University is a Spring 2025 Rooney Scholar. Join her and the Center for African Studies on Wednesday, April 16th from 1-2pm for a conversation on Women's Access to Education in Madagascar!

Join your classmates for Slovak conversation practice in a fun, relaxed environment!

Stop by the Global Hub to see students in Authoritarian Politics (PS 1328) present research about their work this semester.

Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!

The French Club will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Spring 2025, EXCEPT on January 22, February 5, March 4, and March 5.

Join the German Club on Wednesdays during Spring semester for conversational meetings and to practice German speaking and listening skills.

The German Club will meet on Wednesdays during Spring 2025, EXCEPT on January 22, February 5, and March 5.

Stop by the Global Hub to see students in Chinee Politics (PS 1332) present research about their work this semester.

Swahili Level 4 students: Join Swahili instructor Faraja Ngogo on Thursdays at 11 am-12 pm in the Global Hub to practice Swahili.

Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!

China's recent achievements in artificial intelligence, exemplified by DeepSeek's breakthrough LLM, represent more than just technological advancement - they signal a fundamental shift in global innovation dynamics. While Chinese companies have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in areas from EVs to social media to AI, U.S. responses continue to follow a predictable pattern: disbelief, anger, accusations of theft, and blame. This recurring cycle reveals both China's evolved capacity for coordinated technological development and deep-seated American anxieties about what this means for U.S. technological primacy. Drawing on his extensive experience analyzing both societies, Sinica Podcast host Kaiser Kuo explores how China's innovation ecosystem has matured, why its successes continue to surprise Western observers, and what this tells us about the structural, cultural, and epistemic barriers to understanding China's technological transformation. The talk examines how China's rise has challenged core assumptions about the relationship between political systems and innovation, market economies and state guidance, and ultimately, about American exceptionalism itself — and whether it can accommodate China's own brand of exceptionalism.

Kaiser Kuo is the host and co-founder of the Sinica Podcast, a weekly discussion of current affairs in China that has run since April 2010 — for its first six years from Beijing, and since 2016 from the U.S. as part of SupChina. The show features in-depth conversations with scholars, journalists, diplomats, analysts, and others who work to better understand China in all its complexity.

Benno Weiner is Associate Professor of History at Carnegie Mellon University where he specializes in the ethnopolitics of twentieth-century state and nation making along China’s ethnocultural borderlands. He is the author of The Chinese Revolution on the Tibetan Frontier and co-editor of Conflicting Memories: Tibetan History under Mao Retold.

A weekly podcast about current affairs in China, hosted by Kaiser Kuo and featuring in-depth conversations about books, ideas, new research, intellectual currents, and cultural trends that can help us better understand what’s happening in China. A conversation between Sinica Podcast host and co-founder Kaiser Kuo and Professor Benno Weiner.

Kaiser Kuo is the host and co-founder of the Sinica Podcast, a weekly discussion of current affairs in China that has run since April 2010 — for its first six years from Beijing, and since 2016 from the U.S. as part of SupChina. The show features in-depth conversations with scholars, journalists, diplomats, analysts, and others who work to better understand China in all its complexity.

Benno Weiner is Associate Professor of History at Carnegie Mellon University where he specializes in the ethnopolitics of twentieth-century state and nation making along China’s ethnocultural borderlands. He is the author of The Chinese Revolution on the Tibetan Frontier and co-editor of Conflicting Memories: Tibetan History under Mao Retold.

Join us for a book talk and discussion with Lisa Bhungalia, Author and Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison, UCIS Visiting Professor in Contemporary International Issues and Michael Goodhart, Professor, Political Science Department.

Stop by the Global Hub to see students in the School for Public and International Affairs' Policy and Social Impact Fellows Program showcase the community-engaged projects they have completed this year with local organizations.

The Policy and Social Impact Fellows Program is a co-curricular experience designed exclusively for undergraduate students who have a passion for public policy, community engagement, and social justice, regardless of their major. It empowers students to make a meaningful impact by equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experiences. During the year, students immerse themselves in a hands-on experience that allows them to apply their knowledge and skills to address real community and organizational needs.

Please RSVP using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqZuSl8HAksc_iDZ_zCo7BzCyCxVbl...

This event is only in person.

Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.

Swahili Level 2 students: Join Swahili instructor Faraja Ngogo on Fridays at 4-5 pm in the Global Hub to practice Swahili.

Join Addverse, a transcultural, multilingual, and intergenerational poetry organization, for weekly meetings in the Global Hub.

Addverse will meet weekly, on Fridays, during Spring 2025, EXCEPT on January 24 and March 7.