Events in UCIS

Monday, February 12

1:00 pm Presentation
Kickoff Gathering
Location:
University of Pittsburgh Humanities Center, 602 Cathedral of Learning
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
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Program:
1:00 PM: INTRODUCTION & WELCOME REMARKS
Nancy Condee, REEES & Randall Halle, ESC

1:15 PM: PROVOCATION
As geopolitical actor Europe aspires to empire/ has fallen into insignificance.
Nancy Condee, REEES and Slavic
Mohammed Bamyeh, Sociology
Allyson Delnore, UCIS and History

2:30 PM BREAK

3:15 PM: PROVOCATION
The strength of Euroscepticism, of illiberal parties and governments, is growing across
the entire EU and is justified/unreasonable.
Sean Guillory, REEES and History
Donna Harsch, History (Carnegie Mellon University)
Randall Halle, ESC and German

4:45 PM: BREAK

5:00 PM: KEYNOTE CONVERSATION
America, Soviet Russia, Europe: Three Attempts at Shaping the 20th Century
Moderated by: Nancy Condee, REEES and Slavic
Gregor Thum, History

What is a Provocation: Three formal presenters will have 7-10 minutes to present a pointed response, a set of theses, a brief case study responding to a statement designed to provoke
(30 mins). After the formal presentations, we will turn to an open discussion. All in attendance will be invited to pose questions, offer responses, and present their own provocations (60 mins).

If you have questions, concerns, requests for clarification or interest in presenting provocations, please contact Randall Halle, rhalle@pitt.edu.

3:30 pm Student Club Activity
Talk Time - English 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 Studies Center, Global Hub, Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, Office of International Services and Global Experiences Office along with English Language Institute
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Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together, during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)

5:00 pm Student Club Activity
French Conversation Hour
Location:
Global Hub
Sponsored by:
Global Hub along with French Club
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Join the French Club for conversation hours, on Mondays & Thursday at 5-6 pm during Spring 2024, for French speaking individuals of varying levels to practice the French language.

5:00 pm Cultural Event
Referral: Ukrainian Coffee Painting
Location:
Room 4127, Sennott Square
Conection Link:
http://bit.ly/pittcoffee
Announced by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies on behalf of Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Ukrainian Cultural Class invites you to join its arts class which will include:
- Painting with coffee
- Learning Ukrainian words
- Drink and enjoy coffee
- Virtual meeting with International Institute of Education, Culture and Diaspora Relations of Lviv Polytechnic National University (MIOKom) (Ukraine)

PLEASE REGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPACE!

6:00 pm Seminar
Portuguese Mini-Language Class
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies
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Join us for Portuguese mini-lessons! No prior language experience is necessary. Empanadas are provided!

6:30 pm Performance
Portuguese Mini Lesson
Location:
4130 Posvar
Sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies