Events

The following list includes events on and around campus that relate to Europe, many of which are not sponsored by the European Studies Center, but simply announced here as a courtesy listing. If you would like your event announced on our page, please contact our GSA, Kenny Reilly.

DATE:
Tuesday, March 19
TIME:
11:00 am
LOCATION:
William Pitt Union Dining Room A
If you are interested in an international career, come join former and current government professionals to learn more about the range of opportunities available to early-career individuals! Panelists will talk about their career journeys followed by small breakout groups...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Tuesday, March 19
TIME:
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION:
Global Hub
PRESENTER:
Molly McSweeney
Are you an undergraduate Pitt student planning to embark on a summer global experience? Join the Spring 2024 3-part UCIS Digital Narrative Workshop Series and create a short video to document your experience, which will be displayed on the big screen in the Global Hub! 3-...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Wednesday, March 20
TIME:
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
LOCATION:
Posvar 1500
PRESENTER:
Iryna Tsylik
Based on Artem Chukh's autobiographical novel Who Are You?, this Ukrainian drama is an encounter in a provincial town between Tymofiy (a Ukrainian boy) and Felix, a charismatic veteran of the Afghan War, broken by PTSD. A difficult portrait of generational difficulties...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Thursday, March 21
TIME:
10:30 am
LOCATION:
4130 Posvar
Sami Day: A Cultural Celebration of the Indigenous People of Northern Europe 10:30am-12:30pm (Posvar 4130) - Watch the film Historja-Stitches for Sapmi (2022) - Introduction by Randall Halle, Director of the European Studies Center at Pitt 12:30-2:00pm (Meet Virtually) -...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Thursday, March 21
TIME:
2:00 pm
LOCATION:
Global Hub, First Floor Posvar Hall
Come have coffee and refreshments with Sherry Sykes, Pitt’s own Diplomat-in-Residence! She will provide guidance and mentorship to students interested in careers, internships, and fellowships with the U.S. State Department. Sherry will be available to chat anytime between 2...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Friday, March 22
TIME:
(All day)
The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event since 2002 designed to provide undergraduate students, from the University of Pittsburgh and other colleges and universities, with advanced research experiences and opportunities to develop presentation skills. The...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Friday, March 22
TIME:
(All day)
LOCATION:
TBA
PRESENTER:
Dr. James Pickett
The broad rubric of identity is the single most dominant research agenda in academic scholarship, and Eurasian history is no exception. When it comes to questions of ethnic identity, scholars most often focus on groups that can boast some kind of institutional backing -...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Friday, March 22
TIME:
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
LOCATION:
Zoom
As humans rely more and more on electronic devices to support their everyday activities, there are ever present warnings about the impacts such reliance has on human autonomy ranging from who owns and controls information networks, the inequitable impact of technology...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Saturday, March 23
TIME:
8:30 am to 6:00 pm
LOCATION:
Zoom
As humans rely more and more on electronic devices to support their everyday activities, there are ever present warnings about the impacts such reliance has on human autonomy ranging from who owns and controls information networks, the inequitable impact of technology...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Thursday, March 28
TIME:
12:30 pm
LOCATION:
Zoom Webinar
EU ENLARGEMENT LECTURE SERIES: 20th Anniversary of the EU Enlargement As part of our continued efforts to bring together experts with diverse perspectives to discuss contemporary issues facing Europe, the European Studies Center/European Union Center of Excellence (ESC/EUCE...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Tuesday, April 2
TIME:
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
LOCATION:
Zoom Webinar
The aim of this panel is to bring together academic and non-academic perspectives to reflect on two issues: 1) The challenges Europe/the EU faces in terms of programs that target Roma inclusion, equality, and community development. 2) Roma-driven social justice initiatives...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Tuesday, April 9
TIME:
12:30 pm
LOCATION:
Zoom Webinar
During this session of our Conversations on Europe, we will focus our discussion on the ongoing election campaign to the European Parliament, as the elections will take place between June 6th and 9th. With looming economic slowdown, increasing migration both on the southern...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Thursday, April 18
TIME:
12:30 pm
LOCATION:
602 Humanities Center, Cathedral of Learning
Hosted by the Humanities Center and visiting fellow, Finbarr Barry Flood. This event will be hybrid, so you can attend it either in person in 602 CL or via Zoom as you prefer. The image of Islam in the West has been consistently informed by the idea that the religion...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Thursday, April 18
TIME:
2:00 pm
LOCATION:
A522 Public Health - Crabtree
A Digital Portfolio (ePortfolio) is required for all students completing area or global studies certificates. The ePortfolio will help you synthesize your experiences inside and outside the classroom to demonstrate your understanding of world regions and global issues. You...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Thursday, April 25
TIME:
2:00 pm
LOCATION:
Charity Randall Theater
The University Center for International Studies cordially invites students graduating in Spring and Summer 2024 to celebrate their academic achievements and receive their credentials at the University Center for International Studies’ Graduation Ceremony in the Charity...
STATUS:
As Scheduled
DATE:
Sunday, June 16 to Saturday, June 22
TIME:
(All day)
LOCATION:
Brussels, Belgium
The annual Brussels-Lux 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 teaching at community colleges and...
STATUS:
As Scheduled