Anyone who participates in African Studies or is interested in Africa are welcome! We will have light refreshments and announce many of the exciting events for the year.
News & Events
This is a page showing Pitt news on Africa as well as some current events on Africa that we think could be of interest to you.
- Obama visits Africa
- Ten Pitt Students and One 2013 Graduate Receive Prestigious National Scholarships to Learn Languages Critical to U.S. Interests
Events
Wednesday, September 11
Reception -- African Studies Welcome Reception
1:30 pm
Posvar 4130
African Studies Program
Free
Anna-Maria Karnes
648-2121
africast@pitt.edu
Wednesday, September 25
Presentation -- Let's Talk Africa
Abigail salisbury
1:30 pm
Posvar 4130
African Studies Program
Free
Anna-Maria Karnes
648-2121
africast@pitt.edu
Let's Talk Africa are informal events for people who are interested in African issues. Abigail Salisbury will share some of her experience in Ethiopia on human rights and the war on terror. Then, she will lead a discussion on the topic. All are welcome! Free food will be provided.
Thursday, September 26
Information Session -- Win $5,000+ to Internationalize your Education in Eastern Europe and/or Africa!
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Posvar 4130
African Studies Program, Center for Russian and East European Studies, Study Abroad Office
Sarah Wagner
412.624.0276
sewst29@pitt.edu
Come to a joint info session sponsored by African Studies, The Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies & Vira I. Heinz Program on Thursday, September 26 from 12:30-1:30!
Students will describe how international experiences in Eastern Europe and Africa have internationalized their education and helped them to earn credits towards UCIS certificates!
They will also share how they won scholarships to fund these international experiences!
Pizza Provided
Wednesday, October 16
Cultural Event -- Let's Talk Africa
1:30 pm
Wesley W. Posvar Hall 4130
African Studies Program
Free
African Studies
648-2121
africast@pitt.edu
Let's Talk Africa are informal events for students and faculty to discuss current happenings in Africa. Come ready to discuss, or gain insight into issues that are directly affecting areas in Africa. Stay tuned for the topic. . .
Wednesday, November 6
Cultural Event -- Let's Talk Africa
1:30 pm
Wesley W. Posvar Hall 4130
African Studies Program
Free
Anna-Maria Karnes
648-2121
africast@pitt.edu
Let's Talk Africa are informal events for students and faculty to discuss current happenings in Africa. Come ready to discuss, or gain insight into issues that are directly affecting areas in Africa. Stay tuned for the topic. . .
Monday, November 11
Cultural Event -- INTERNATIONAL WEEK, November 11-15, 2013
(All day)
African Studies Program, Asian Studies Center, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian and East European Studies, Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies, European Studies Center, European Union Center of Excellence, Global Studies Center, International Week, Nationality Rooms, Study Abroad Office
Stay tuned for fun events all week!
