Events in UCIS

Tuesday, March 19

11:00 am Panel Discussion
International Careers Networking & Mentoring
Location:
William Pitt Union Dining Room A
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, Director's Office, European Studies Center and Global Studies Center along with David C. Frederick Honors College
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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 where students can ask questions and gain mentorship. Refreshments will be served.

Panelists:

Isabel Brum - U.S. Department of State Thomas R Pickering Fellow, University of Pittsburgh (linkedin.com/in/isabel-brum)
Betty Cruz - World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, President and CEO( linkedin.com/in/bettycruz)
Megan Keil - Peace Corps, Regional Recruiter, Office of Volunteer Recruitment & Selection (linkedin.com/in/megan-keil)
Julia Santucci - University of Pittsburgh, Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies and Director, Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership (linkedin.com/in/julia-santucci-431732129)
Sherry Zalika Sykes - U.S. Department of State, Diplomat in Residence Allegheny (linkedin.com/in/diplomat-in-residence-allegheny-4bb223288)

12:30 pm Lecture Series / Brown Bag
Results of the annual survey on Hispanics/Latinos in the United States
Location:
4130 Posvar and Zoom
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies
3:30 pm Information Session
Global Distinction Drop-In Hours
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and Global Experiences Office
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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!

4:00 pm Information Session
Global Experiences Peer Conversation Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
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Join Global Experiences Office Peer Advisors for this weekly roundtable in the Global Hub! Bring your questions about study abroad programs!

5:00 pm Workshop
Spring 2024 UCIS Digital Narrative Workshops
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Center for Ethnic Studies Research, Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center, Global Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office
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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-part Workshop Series:
Workshop #1: Monday, February 26 | 5-8 pm | Posvar 4217
Workshop #2: Tuesday, March 5 | 5-8 pm | Posvar 4217
Workshop #3: Tuesday, March 19 | 5-7 pm | Global Hub (1st floor, Posvar Hall)

Note: Students should attend all 3 workshops. If you have class or other pressing conflicts, special exceptions might be made, although you are strongly encouraged to join as much as you can to get the most out of the experience!

Registration deadline: February 23

5:00 pm Cultural Event
Referral: Spring Blooming with Painting at Pitt
Location:
Sennott Square, Room 4127
Announced by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies on behalf of Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences: Undergraduate Studies, Lviv Polytechnic National University and International Institute of Education, Culture and Diaspora Relations
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Come celebrate the season and paint spring blooms with Pitt's Ukrainian Culture Class!

6:00 pm Student Club Activity
German Club at Pitt
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with German Club
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Join German Club at Pitt’s weekly meetings, on Tuesdays at 6-7 pm during Spring 2024, to converse in German and learn German culture!