October 1 and 3: Lecture Series
Uninorte will be hosting two lectures as part of their "Cátedra Europa 2024," which this year features Italy as the guest country.
October 1: Participation from the EU Delegation in Colombia, along with several Colombian and Italian academics, focusing on Cooperation for Peace in Colombia.
Pitt's Children’s Lit Program will host a book talk about the Thunderbird Trilogy, a Palestinian middle grade fantasy series published in translation by University of Texas Press. (See below for more info.) The third of the series will be released on September 10. In celebration of the release, we’ll hear a presentation by author Sonia Nimr and translator M. Lynx Qualey. Pitt PhD student Hebah Uddin offer a response and will lead the Q&A.
According to the US publisher, the University of Texas press: "The Thunderbird trilogy is a fast-paced time-traveling fantasy adventure centered on Noor, a young orphaned Palestinian girl who starts in the present and must go back in time to get four magical bird feathers and save the world." All three books are on sale with the code UTXSUMMER and can be found here: https://utpress.utexas.edu/search-grid/?keyword=thunderbird+series.
Sonia Nimr is an award-winning Palestinian writer, storyteller, translator, and oral historian who has published more than two dozen books for children and young adults. She is an assistant professor of Philosophy and Cultural Studies at Birzeit University.
Marcia Lynx Qualey is a writer, publisher, editor, translator, and speaker. She has published essays and short fiction in a number of magazines, including Ploughshares, AGNI, and The Ex-Puritan. She founded ArabLit, which won a “Literary Translation Initiative” award at the 2017 London Book Fair and an Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature in 2024. She reviews for various magazines and newspapers and has translated a handful of novels, including the Palestine Book Award-winning Wondrous Journeys in Strange Lands, by Sonia Nimr, and Haya Saleh’s Wild Poppies, which was shortlisted for the 2024 GLLI Award. She was also shortlisted for the Banipal translation prize in 2023 for the first two novels in Sonia’s Thunderbird trilogy and is very excited for you to read Maria Daadouche's forthcoming sci fi novel Golden Eyes. She is also a co-founder of the “WorldKidLit” initiative and co-hosts the BULAQ podcast, which explores literature of the Maghreb and Mashreq.
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!
This lecture will offer a comparison of the welfare states of Scandinavia and the U.S., conceptions of Left and Right and Liberty, and the embrace of the Nordic path to individual liberty.
About the Speaker:
Author and journalist Marsdal is the founder of the union-sponsored think-tank Manifest Center for Societal Analysis and the digital platform Manifest Media. Over the last decade, Marsdal has devoted much of his efforts to a Freedom Project, comparing the welfare states of Scandinavia and the United States of America. He currently hosts one of Norway’s leading politics podcasts
Every citizen of Norway has the right to a wide variety of benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave, universal healthcare, and free higher education. But does Norway, with its wage controls, high taxes, and interventionist state, provide its citizens with less individual liberty than most Americans experience in the U.S.?
This lecture will offer a comparison of the welfare states of Scandinavia and the U.S., conceptions of Left and Right and Liberty, and the embrace of the Nordic path to individual liberty.
About the Speaker:
Marsdal is the founder of the union-sponsored think-tank Manifest Center for Societal Analysis and the digital platform Manifest Media. Over the last decade, Marsdal has devoted much of his efforts to a Freedom Project, comparing The Welfare States of Scandinavia and the United States of America. He currently hosts one of Norway’s leading politics podcasts.
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
For more information, contact clas@pitt.edu
Free and open to the public
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
Hosted by the University of Guadalajara, this webinar will last between September 24 - October 15th, where it aims to highlight and connect the issues faced by working women, land defenders, environmentalists, and human rights activists, particularly focusing on the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (TLCUEM), while linking voices from Mexico and Europe. The webinar will be conducted in Spanish with simultaneous translation into English.
Session 1: Working-Class Women and Labor Organizing (September 24th)
Session 2: Women in Defense of Land and Territory (October 1st)
Session 3: Women Defending Human Rights (October 8th)
Session 4: Women Resisting Megaprojects (October 15th)
Looking to brush up on your Swahili? Join Swahili TA and students every Wednesday and Thursday in the Global Hub.
Explore the World with a Summer Study Abroad Scholarship! Join the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs' Scholarships Info Session!
Dreaming of an unforgettable summer adventure abroad? We're here to make it happen! Discover your opportunity to study abroad with the help of scholarships at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session.
What You'll Gain from Our Info Session:
Scholarship Insights: Learn about various scholarships designed specifically for summer global experience programs.
Application Tips: Get expert advice on crafting a compelling scholarship application.
Destinations Galore: Explore exciting study abroad destinations and programs available.
Q&A Session: Ask your burning questions and get answers from experienced advisors.
Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime! Secure your spot at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session and embark on a transformative journey that will broaden your horizons and enrich your life. Your global adventure begins here!
In-Person event
Learn about the July 2024 Southport attack in the UK and the subsequent far-right riots that spread across the country. Abdul-Hye Miah will provide relevant insights for combating political violence, managing civil unrest, and strengthening social cohesion in a polarized environment.
Please join the Institute for International Studies in Education and the Center for African Studies for this rare opportunity to meet Indigenous Maasai women bead artists and solar innovators from safari lands of Kenya. Discover the global impact of the craft, culture, and community of Maasai with artisans who have shown work internationally, accompanied by materials provided in the Global Hub display cases with the support of the Studio Arts Department.
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!
French Club at Pitt will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2024, EXCEPT on Tuesday, October 1 and November 6.
This lecture, part of Uninorte's Cátedra Europa 2024 series, will feature Silvana Insignares and Professor Amparo Alcoceba from Carlos III University of Madrid. They will explore "The Role of the European Union as a Global Actor: Challenges and Strategies," with a focus on the EU's democratic clause in trade agreements.
Looking to brush up on your Swahili? Join Swahili TA and students every Wednesday and Thursday in the Global Hub.
Register to attend in-person: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/content/clas-event-registration
Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!
Learn the key strategies to crafting a winning application from current graduate students and faculty who have been there, done that. From personal stories to expert tips, this session of UCIS's 2024-2025 Interntional Careers Toolkit Series will give you the edge you need to secure your spot in a top program.
Brezels, apfelstrudel, games, prizes, and information about German Degrees Certificate (CWES, Central European and European Union, study abroad, recycling and sustainability in Germany
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
Presented in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchanges Programs (NRIEP), the History Center’s Heritage Kitchen series is a multi-generational cooking experience in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchanges Programs (NRIEP), the History Center’s Heritage Kitchen series is a multi-generational cooking experience that explores the historical and cultural significance of recipes passed down through families and communities. At the museum’s Heritage Kitchen: Yugoslav Room Committee program, the Yugoslav Room Committee will prepare prepare burek, a popular savory pastry from the region. Samples of the delicious dish will be available for noshing at the end of the demonstration. Taste, learn, and connect with the vibrant flavors and rich histories that make these dishes more than just food—they are a testament to the enduring legacy of the diverse ethnic communities of Pittsburgh.
Admission
The program is $10 for non-members and FREE for History Center members. Admission to the program also includes full access to the Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will be held in the museum’s third floor Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Capacity is limited for this event. Please register at https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/event/heritage-kitchen-yugoslavian-food/ in advance online to reserve your spot! For additional questions, please contact programs@heinzhistorycenter.org.
The final Heritage Kitchen for the fall includes:
Saturday, November 16, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Heritage Kitchen: Czechoslovak Room Committee
In-Person event
The Strong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) DEI Committee Meeting is for SWSG members of the Diversity Equality and Inclusion committee or individuals who have ideas for DEI events or topics for the SWSG club. During the meeting, we will discuss ways of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the chapter and among peers, create DEI-related presentations to give to SWSG mentors to help them discuss DEI-related topics during mentorship, and brainstorm fun and engaging DEI events to hold for the chapter.
Pitt’s Global Health Case Competition is an intensive and exciting dive into a real-world global health problem. The competition is designed to give undergraduate and graduate students professional experience in developing innovative 21st century solutions and strategies to address a real-world global health issue. We welcome all students from the University of Pittsburgh and students enrolled in institutions located within Northern and North Central Appalachian Regions.
Over a two-week timeframe, interdisciplinary teams of four to six graduate and undergraduate students will develop a plan to address a scenario in a holistic way based on information garnered during a series of presentation/workshop by experts along with a comprehensive library guide prepared specifically for the case study.
The top teams will receive cash prizes and support to register and, if accepted, to attend the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. (Pitt cannot guarantee a slot in the Emory Case Competition.)
The case competition is sponsored by the School of Public Health’s Center for Global Health and Pitt’s Global Studies Center.
Deadline to apply: October 5, 2024
Join Lingovation for a meeting to discuss our plans for the year and help bilingual students find volunteer opportunities.
Free and open to the public
Join Brazil Nuts for weekly Bate Papo: Portuguese Language Hour in the Global Hub, every Monday at 6-7 pm during Fall 2024!
Free and open to the public
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!
Description: Join in a conversation on criminalization of climate activists and their day in court with legal scholar Veronica Federico, Attorney Gaëlle Cognet, and one of the successful Swiss Climate Activists, Elsbeth Stern.
9 April 2024 the European Court of Human Rights decided in favor of the “Climate Grannies” that the Swiss Government had failed to meet its climate responsibilities and, therefore, violated their human rights. The case set global legal precedent. It will have impact for years to come. In a world where 80% of the people want more action from their governments on climate change, the case’s success highlights too how the courts increasingly play a central role in the sustainability movement.
Moderator: Randall Halle, University of Pittsburgh
Panelists:
Gaëlle Cognet, Ashurst LLP
Veronica Federico, University of Florence
Elisabeth Stern, Board Member, Klima Seniorinnen
Join us in celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month as we explore the vibrant cultures of the Americas. This workshop welcomes anyone interested in discovering Alebrijes from Mexico. As we explore into these colorful creations, we’ll also share personal stories and explore what it means to be Latinx/Hispanic in the USA, all in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Sponsored by the Center for Latin American Studies in collaboration with the Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM).
Study abroad financial aid drop-in advising hour!
Meeting URL:
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/95481243302?from=addon
Meeting ID:
954 8124 3302
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
Are you interested in living and working abroad?
Have you been studying Japanese and looking to apply your skills after graduation?
Do you want to make an impact on the lives of young people?
Would you like to find out where the ultimate ramen shop is found?
If any of these questions apply to you, then please join the Asian Studies Center and JET Alumni group in Pittsburgh for an information session to learn more about the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. This hybrid Information Session will be in room 4130 Posvar Hall, on the 4th floor of W. Wesley Posvar Hall on October 8, 2024 starting at 5:30pm. Learn about the requirements of the JET Program and learn from your future-JET Program sempai with our JET Alumni Panel.
The lecture by Prof. Dr. Steffen Höhne, "Bohemia, Prague, and Franz Kafka – Intercultural Contexts in Central Europe," will explore Franz Kafka's work in relation to the cultural and political dynamics of Bohemia and Prague. The event will also include a discussion with students from Prof. Dr. Amy Colin's Kafka seminar.
Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!
French Club at Pitt will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2024, EXCEPT on Tuesday, October 1 and November 6.
Join the German Club on Tuesdays during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice German speaking and listening skills.
German Club at Pitt will meet on Tuesdays during Fall 2024, EXCEPT on Tuesday, October 1.
Looking to brush up on your Swahili? Join Swahili TA and students every Wednesday and Thursday in the Global Hub.
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
Join the French Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Fall semester for conversational meetings and to practice French speaking and listening skills and create a francophone community on campus!
French Club at Pitt will meet twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Fall 2024, EXCEPT on Tuesday, October 1 and November 6.
Looking to brush up on your Swahili? Join Swahili TA and students every Wednesday and Thursday in the Global Hub.
Mangia con noi! Bring your lunch and chat with us! Pitt students only, all levels welcome!
Learn the key strategies to crafting a standout application from current professionals and faculty who've successfully navigated the process. With personal insights and expert advice, this session will give you the competitive edge you need to secure your spot in a leading professional program.
Study abroad financial aid drop-in advising hour!
Meeting URL:
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/95481243302?from=addon
Meeting ID:
954 8124 3302
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
Join Addverse, a transcultural, multilingual, and intergenerational poetry organization, for weekly meetings in the Global Hub.
Addverse will meet weekly, on Fridays, during Fall 2024, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 27
October 4
Join Brazil Nuts for weekly Bate Papo: Portuguese Language Hour in the Global Hub, every Monday at 6-7 pm during Fall 2024!
Free and open to the public
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
Register here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/pop-up_registration
Free and open to the public
On October 16-17, scholars and advocates from the Scholars at Risk Network will gather to promote academic freedom locally, in the U.S., and around the world. The 2024 SAR United States General Assembly will provide a forum for us to discuss how we can best protect scholars and defend everyone’s freedom to think, question, and share ideas.
Please register today, and see the draft program below. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please write to Brian Evans at be2219@nyu.edu.
Draft agenda: (Please note that this schedule is subject to change and additional sessions may be added.)
Tuesday, October 15 @ 4:30-6:00 pm – Informal ticketed reception at City of Asylum (optional).
Wednesday, October 16:
8:30 am-3:00 pm – Conference check-in
8:30-9:30 am – Coffee and tea
9:15-10:45 am – Opening plenary: Academic freedom in the global context (Eve Darian-Smith & Abdullahi An-Na’im)
11:00 am-12:15 pm – Breakout sessions:
Session 1 – Introduction to hosting scholars: Administrative models for building out a SAR program
Session 2 – Student engagement: Advocacy seminars and legal clinics
Session 3 – Scholar connections
12:15-1:30 pm – Lunch provided and guided tours of the exhibition “What We Brought With Us”
1:30-2:45 pm – Breakout sessions:
Session 1 – SAR’s “Free to Think” report: Advocating for academic freedom
Session 2 – Sharing the Platform: Making the most of scholar placements
3:00-4:15 pm – Town hall meeting on promoting academic freedom in the USA and the role of the SAR USA section
5:00-7:00 pm – Evening reception @ University of Pittsburgh, featuring tours of the Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning
7:30-9:30 pm – Dessert and a movie
Thursday, October 17:
8:30-9:30 am – Scholar conversations on navigating threats to academic freedom (continental breakfast provided)
9:30-10:45 am
Session 1 – Post-placement planning for scholars
11:00 am-12:00 pm – Closing plenary
Creating community with at-risk artists and scholars (City of Asylum)
Scholars at Risk USA into the Future
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
Register to attend in-person: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/content/clas-event-registration
See how 5 young German climate activist try to bring about change and how their solidarity helps them come with setbacks in their struggle
Join us for a panel discussion to hear about the University of Pittsburgh's community development work with indigenous groups through the Lakota Perspectives on Environmental and Sustainability and Indigenous Rights study away program. Hear from student participants, as well as from Pitt faculty and staff, and learn why such programs are critical for universities to offer and how you can get involved.
Panelists:
- Mark Kramer, Department of English
- Zsuzsánna Magdó, Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
- Alaina Roberts, Department of History
- Penelope Peck, Class of 2026
- Fiorente Pompena, Class of 2026
Moderator:
- Molly McSweeney, Global Hub
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
In-Person Workshop (case reveal, team assignments, lectures, etc.) All students must participate in person. Breakfast and lunch provided. Students participating from other campuses wanting to get their transportation reimbursed will need to complete this form: https://forms.gle/aygHRCj5b7VGDtVDA
Join Brazil Nuts for weekly Bate Papo: Portuguese Language Hour in the Global Hub, every Monday at 6-7 pm during Fall 2024!
Moderator:
Erica Edwards, University of Pittsburgh
Panelists:
TBD
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come and learn about undergraduate and graduate students about their global learning experiences abroad in the summer!
The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs 2024 Scholarship Awardee Poster Showcase will be held on Tuesday, October 22 from 5-7 pm in the Connolly Ballroom in Alumni Hall. Come join the 96 undergraduate and graduate students to learn about their global learning experiences abroad in the summer.
The NRIEP Scholarship Program is nearly sixty years old and supports study abroad, internships, independent research and experiential learning for Pitt students around the world.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
Register here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/pop-up_registration
Free and open to the public
GHCC Zoom Workshop 1 of 2. Link will be shared with GHCC teams.
We welcome you back to a new semester. The Global Appalachia Reading Group is looking forward to this semester’s new book discussion. In the fall of 2024, the World History Center’s and the Global Studies Center will host a the second series of book discussions focusing on Appalachia from a global perspective. The semester’s series theme is Race, Place and Migration. Participation in all four events in the series is not required but encouraged. All events will take place from (please see dates below) 1:30-3:00pm. Copies of the books will be available for those planning to attend the event. Please contact Veronica Dristas at dristas@pitt.edu for the book or with questions.
Note: We are able to fund and distribute books to registrants as funding allows. Registration will remain open after this amount is reached. Registrants will be notified if we are unable to provide them with the reading material.
Session Descriptions:
September 25, 2024: African American Workers and the Appalachian Coal Industry by Joe William Trotter
October 23, 2024: Hillbilly Highway: The Transappalachian Migration and the Making of a White Working Class by Max Fraser
November 13, 2024: After Coal: Stories of Survival from Appalachia and Wales by Tom Hansell
December 4, 2024: Out of the Mountains: Appalachia Stories by Meredith Sue Williams
To register please follow this link: https://forms.gle/J7jqr1h3mRsdrJEa9.
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
The Japan Council of the University of Pittsburgh and SCREENSHOT: Asia are excited to announce the winner of our 4th biennial Japan Documentary Film Award. Congratulations to Chiaki Kasai and her film FISTS AND PRAYERS. FISTS AND PRAYERS explores the incarceration of ex-boxer Iwao Hakamada, who was unjustly sentenced to death for murder and suffered extreme mental anguish while on death row. FISTS AND PRAYERS is a fascinating examination of the physical toll of Japan's justice system and incarceration, as well as resilience of the human spirit.
Model UN, a simulation of the sessions of the United Nations, provides an opportunity for high school students to apply their studies to real-world contexts and practice diplomacy, negotiating, and resolution writing.
When and Where
Pitt MUN will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2024. We are planning to host this event in-person in the William Pitt Union and O'Hara Student Center on the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus. Registration will open at 8:00am; the conference will end at 4:00pm.
GHCC Zoom Workshop 2 of 2. Links will be shared with GHCC teams.
Join us at the Cathedral of Learning in Room 332 for the book launch of "Hungarian Roots and American Dreams: Tracing Personal History" with co-editors Réka Bakos and Dr. Anna Fenyvesi. Discover the stories, struggles, and triumphs of individuals who have bridged the gap between their Hungarian heritage and American aspirations. Listen to captivating tales, share your own experiences, and connect with others who are on a similar quest to uncover their family history. This in-person event, hosted by Kati Csoman, Director of the Nationality Rooms & Intercultural Exchange Programs, will also feature authors sharing their personal stories from the book. Tours of the Hungarian Nationality Room will be provided following the in-person event.
Register for the in-person option at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hungarian-roots-and-american-dreams-tracing....
Register for the Zoom option https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hungarian-roots-and-american-dreams-tracing... to attend remotely.
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
GHCC Team Videos are Due on October 27 no later than 11:59 p.m.
Join Brazil Nuts for weekly Bate Papo: Portuguese Language Hour in the Global Hub, every Monday at 6-7 pm during Fall 2024!
Free and open to the public
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
Join us for this free online K-12 educator workshop that will explore the topic of migration today through the global lens of politics, economics, and climatic changes. Using modern-day migration case studies, our presenters will share content and pedagogical strategies to help introduce or extend your current study of the topic of migration in the classroom. ACT 48 hours will be provided for PA educators as well as resources and materials for classroom use.
Register here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/pop-up_registration
Free and open to the public
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
The final teams of the Global Health Case Competition will be notified of selection today.
Free and open to the public
Global Health Case Competition Final Round Case Presentation
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
Explore the World with a Summer Study Abroad Scholarship! Join the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs' Scholarships Info Session!
Dreaming of an unforgettable summer adventure abroad? We're here to make it happen! Discover your opportunity to study abroad with the help of scholarships at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session.
What You'll Gain from Our Info Session:
Scholarship Insights: Learn about various scholarships for summer global experience.
Application Tips: Get expert advice on crafting a compelling scholarship application.
Destinations Galore: Explore exciting study abroad destinations and programs available.
Q&A Session: Ask your burning questions and get answers from experienced advisors.
Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime! Secure your spot at our Summer Study Abroad Scholarships Info Session and embark on a transformative journey that will broaden your horizons and enrich your life. Your global adventure begins here!
In-Person event
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
Register here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/pop-up_registration
Free and open to the public
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
The 42nd Annual Polishfest is designed to give everyone an opportunity to experience the living Polish, Lithuanian, and Carpatho-Rusyn cultures
The 42nd Annual Polishfest is designed to give the festival guests, families, and students an opportunity to experience the living cultures of the Polish, Lithuanian and Carpatho-Rusyn Peoples that throughout history were joined, separated and independently are connected. A living legacy presented to teach, to experience, to taste, to try and to have fun.
This family-oriented event is FREE to everyone and will include many activities such as Polish name writing; Lithuanian angel papercutting demonstration; pierogi / pirohy cooking demonstrations and samples; and Carpatho-Rusyn spinning and lace making; and a pierogi toss.
Every display, demonstration, and activity will offer an explanation of the cultural history of the tradition.
Entertainment will include Polish folk songs with a violinist; a Lithuanian choir with Bocjai folk songs; Polish Karazula folk songs and folk dancing by the “Lajkoniki” Ensemble; Polka dancing; and contemporary Polish music.
In-Person event
Visit the Global Hub or the Global Experiences Office instagram @pittglobalexp to vote for your favorite photo in each category for the International Photo Contest 2024!
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
We welcome you back to a new semester. The Global Appalachia Reading Group is looking forward to this semester’s new book discussion. In the fall of 2024, the World History Center’s and the Global Studies Center will host a the second series of book discussions focusing on Appalachia from a global perspective. The semester’s series theme is Race, Place and Migration. Participation in all four events in the series is not required but encouraged. All events will take place from (please see dates below) 1:30-3:00pm. Copies of the books will be available for those planning to attend the event. Please contact Veronica Dristas at dristas@pitt.edu for the book or with questions.
Note: We are able to fund and distribute books to registrants as funding allows. Registration will remain open after this amount is reached. Registrants will be notified if we are unable to provide them with the reading material.
Session Descriptions:
September 25, 2024: African American Workers and the Appalachian Coal Industry by Joe William Trotter
October 23, 2024: Hillbilly Highway: The Transappalachian Migration and the Making of a White Working Class by Max Fraser
November 13, 2024: After Coal: Stories of Survival from Appalachia and Wales by Tom Hansell
December 4, 2024: Out of the Mountains: Appalachia Stories by Meredith Sue Williams
To register please follow this link: https://forms.gle/J7jqr1h3mRsdrJEa9.
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
On November 13, join us for Jewish Heritage Night when we host the Detroit Red Wings! Featuring a concourse display courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms & Intercultural Exchange Programs, be here when we honor the incredible impact of our city’s Jewish community and celebrate their rich culture and history.
In celebration of your heritage, lock in special pricing now. Plus, the first 300 community members that purchase tickets through this offer will receive an exclusive Penguins-branded Jewish Heritage Night Hockey Shirt!
To purchase groups of 10 or more tickets or to request additional information, please contact Jared Milstein at (412) 255-1802.
Penguins vs. Red Wings
Nov 13, 2024 7:30 PM EST
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Purchase Deadline: Nov 13, 2024 5:30 PM EST
Come and celebrate our students' research projects who are enrolled in GER 101-202 (beginner to intermediate levels)
Light refreshments will be served!
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
When: November 15, 2024, University of Pittsburgh Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. 4217 Posvar Hall , discussion will begin at 6:00pm (Hybrid)
The book for discussion is Elastic Empire: Refashioning War through Aid in Palestine, by Lisa Bhungalia. Lisa was a visiting professor on Contemporary and International Issues, at the University of Pittsburgh (2016).
"Drawing on extensive research conducted in Palestine, Elastic Empire offers a novel accounting of the US security state. The US war chronicled here is... a quieter one waged through the interlacing of aid and law. It emerges in the infrastructures of daily life... Situated in a landscape where the lines between humanitarianism and the global war on terror are increasingly blurred, Elastic Empire reveals the shape-shifting nature of contemporary imperial formations, their realignments and reformulations, their haunted sites, and their obscured but intimate forms."
The discussion will be facilitated by Lauren Banko, Lecturer, Department of History, Carnegie Mellon University.
Participants will receive a free copy of the book.
Register here: https://www.cerisnet.org/resource/ceris-educators-readers-forum
The 33rd Nationality and Intercultural Exchange Programs Holiday Open House
Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 12-4 pm | Cathedral of Learning Commons| Nationality and Heritage Rooms
In the spirit of an open house tradition and to foster connections among neighbors, members of the Nationality and Heritage Room Committees will welcome guests into the Cathedral of Learning for an afternoon of exploration and engagement. Guests will be invited into the Nationality and Heritage Rooms which will be decorated for the holiday season and can participate in traditional crafts and cultural demonstrations to learn about the rooms, the committees, and their ethnic communities and traditions. In the Cathedral of Learning Commons, guests will enjoy traditional treats as they listen to world and holiday music and shop for handcrafted and cultural wares and other items that represent the cultural diversity of the Nationality and Heritage Rooms. St. Nicholas will make an appearance for photos with children and families.
The event is free and open to the public. No prior registration is required. Food and gift items will be available for purchase.
We look forward to welcoming you!
This event is eligible for Outside of the Classroom Curriculum Credit for Pitt students.
Moderator: Erica Edwards, University of Pittsburgh
Panelists:
Albena Azmanova, University of Kent
James Sloam PhD, Royal Holloway (University of London)
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
Director: Nina Tedesco; Script and research: Paulo Cruz Terra, Nina Tedesco; followed by discussion with Paulo Terra (Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil); Sara York (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro) and David Tenorio (University of Pittsburgh)
What are the meanings of vagrancy throughout Brazilian history, at least since Abolition of slavery? Who was considered a vagrant? What are the possibilities of resistance to attempts at criminalization? Trying to answer these questions through the intersectionality of class, gender, race and sexualities, the film dialogues with four women activists: Neusa Maria Pereira, journalist and one of the founders of the Movimento Negro Unificado; Shirley Krenak, Indigenous activist of the Krenak people; Jovanna Baby, founder of the organized movement of transvestites and transgender people in Brazil; and Nataraj Trinta, historian and organizer of the Slut Walk in Rio de Janeiro.
Register here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/content/clas-event-registration
Free and open to the public
Register here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/content/clas-event-registration
Free and open to the public
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
For more information, contact clas@pitt.edu
Free and open to the public
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
The Global Appalachia Reading Group is looking forward to this semester’s new book discussion. In Fall 2024, the World History Center and the Global Studies Center will host the second series of book discussions focusing on Appalachia from a global perspective. The semester’s series theme is Race, Place and Migration. Participation in all four events in the series is not required but encouraged. All events will take place from (please see dates below) 1:30-3:00pm. Copies of the books will be available for those planning to attend the event. Please contact Veronica Dristas at dristas@pitt.edu for the book or with questions.
Note: We are able to fund and distribute books to registrants as funding allows. Registration will remain open after this amount is reached. Registrants will be notified if we are unable to provide them with the reading material.
Session Descriptions:
September 25, 2024: African American Workers and the Appalachian Coal Industry by Joe William Trotter
October 23, 2024: Hillbilly Highway: The Transappalachian Migration and the Making of a White Working Class by Max Fraser
November 13, 2024: After Coal: Stories of Survival from Appalachia and Wales by Tom Hansell
December 4, 2024: Out of the Mountains: Appalachia Stories by Meredith Sue Williams
To register please follow this link: https://forms.gle/J7jqr1h3mRsdrJEa9.
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
The High School Model European Union is an annual event for area high school students. The goal of the Model EU is to give high school students a chance to learn about the workings of the European Union through a hands-on simulation. Playing the roles of presidents and prime ministers, students spend a day engaged in intense negotiations over conflicting issues about the EU. The objective is to simulate a specific European Council meeting that focuses on recent current events impacting the EU. Model EU enhances students’ understanding of classroom learning and gives them a real sense of the challenges involved in the decision-making process of the European Union.
Moderator: Randall Halle, University of Pittsburgh
Panelist/s:
Phoebe Koundouri, University of Cambridge
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Description:
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About the Panelists:
Phoebe Koundouri: She holds an MPhil and a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge and holds academic positions at the University of Cambridge, University College London, the University of Reading, and the London School of Economics. She has published 18 books and more than 600 scientific papers, including publications in Nature, the Lancet, and top-ranked economics, econometrics, and sustainability science journals. She co-edited several prestigious academic journals, including Nature: Climate Action and Environmental and Resources Economics. She organized numerous international scientific conferences, supervised more than 30 PhD students, and gave keynote speeches and public lectures across the world.
In 2019, she was elected President of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) the biggest scientific association in the field, with more than 1500 member institutions, from more than 75 countries and she is now chairing the World Council of Environmental and Natural Resource Economists Associations (WCERE). In 2022 she received the prestigious European Research Council Synergy Grant, and in 2023, she was awarded the Academy of Athens Award for Scientific Excellence.
Come practice your conversational Slovak with your classmates.
Come practice your conversational Hungarian with fellow students!
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
Join undergraduate Pitt students for a conversation hour to practice speaking in Hindi and Urdu and connect over shared cultural experiences.
Kya Baat Hai will meet weekly, on Fridays, during the 2024-2025 academic year, EXCEPT on the following dates:
September 20
September 27
December 20
December 27
January 3
On January 7, join us for Italian Heritage Night when we host the Columbus Blue Jackets! Featuring a concourse display courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms & Intercultural Exchange Programs, be here when we honor the incredible impact of our city’s Italian community and celebrate their rich culture and history.
In celebration of your heritage, lock in special pricing now. Plus, the first 200 community members that purchase tickets through this offer will receive an exclusive Penguins-branded Italian Heritage Hockey Shirt!
To purchase groups of 10 or more tickets or to request additional information, please contact Olivia Stawovy at (412) 255-1811.
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets
Jan 07, 2025 7:00 PM EST
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Purchase Deadline: Jan 07, 2025 5:00 PM EST
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
The Penguins organization is committed to supporting the Black community both on and off the ice. During the month of February, we will celebrate Black History Month through programming focused on elevating black leaders and change-makers, sharing inspiring stories of historic resilience, and connecting our fans to one another through their love for hockey.
Join us for Black History Month in person at PPG Paints Arena when the Penguins host the New Jersey Devils on February 4. Featuring a concourse display courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms & Intercultural Exchange Programs, be here when we honor the incredible impact of our city’s African American community and celebrate their rich culture and history. Plus, the first 300 community members that purchase tickets through this special offer will receive a Penguins-branded Black Hockey History Hockey Shirt!
To purchase groups of 10 or more tickets or to request additional information, please contact Kyle Blend at (412) 255-1849.
Penguins vs. Devils
Feb 04, 2025 7:00 PM EST
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Purchase Deadline: Feb 04, 2025 5:00 PM EST
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
On March 11, join us for Irish Heritage Night when we host the Vegas Golden Knights! Featuring a concourse display courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms & Intercultural Exchange Programs, be here when we honor the incredible impact of our city’s Irish community and celebrate their rich culture and history.
In celebration of your heritage, lock in special pricing now. Plus, the first 200 community members that purchase tickets through this offer will receive an exclusive Penguins-branded Irish Heritage Hockey Shirt!
To purchase groups of 10 or more tickets or to request additional information, please contact Ryan Clark at (412) 255-1957.
Penguins vs. Golden Knights
Mar 11, 2025 7:00 PM EDT
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Purchase Deadline: Mar 11, 2025 5:00 PM EDT
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
The Penguins organization is committed to supporting the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community both on and off the ice. Our API Night, in recognition of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observed in the United States during the month of May, will take place on March 18!
Join us for API Night in person at PPG Paints Arena when the Penguins host the New York Islanders. Featuring a concourse display courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms & Intercultural Exchange Programs, be here when we honor the incredible impact of our city’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community and celebrate their rich culture and history. Plus, the first 100 community members that purchase tickets through this special offer will receive a Penguins-branded API Night Rally Towel!
To purchase groups of 10 or more tickets or to request additional information, please contact Kyle Blend at (412) 255-1849.
Penguins vs. Islanders
Mar 18, 2025 7:00 PM EDT
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Purchase Deadline: Mar 18, 2025 5:00 PM EDT
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
This is an informal time to meet fellow speakers of African languages and practice your skills with a seasoned facilitator! All levels are welcome.
Monthly schedule -
1st Wednesday: Arabic & Wolof
2nd Wednesday: Swahili & Amharic
3rd Wednesday: Yoruba & Akan/Twi
4th Wednesday: Haitian Creole
The annual Brussels Study Tour is a week-long opportunity for educators across the U.S. to learn more about the European Union. With funding from the EU Delegation and the U.S. Department of Education, K-12 educators and faculty at community colleges and minority-serving institutions (Title III- or Title V-eligible) are able to gain first-hand knowledge and experiences to further their understanding of Europe and the European Union. Visits to the EU institutions and other organizations provide an inside look at the issues facing Europe and the EU.
