MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
International Week Event: Information Session--The Habi-Shack
All Day- Saturday, September 27
William Pitt Union Lawn
Panther Habitat for Humanity will be building the habishack on the lawn, having evening events geared towards the aspects of Habitat for Humanity that focus on the work done internationally.
http:// www.pitt.edu/~sorc/habitat
Audience: Open to all Pitt Students, Staff and Faculty
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: International Week, Panther Habitat for Humanity
For more information, contact Katy Getsie - 412.780.7319 katy.getsie@gmail.com
International Week Event: Information Session--International Business Study Abroad Information Session
12 p.m.-
Ballroom, William Pitt Union
Study Abroad Information Session: 12pm Ballroom, William Pitt Union
The Society for International Business is hosting is bi-annual study abroad information session. Students will share their experiences abroad, which include the following topics: the application and financial aid process, preparations, transferring classes, experiences, and more. Presenters will answer questions from the audience. Free pizza and beverages will be provided
Sponsored by: International Business Center, International Week, Society for International Business
International Week Event: Lecture--"International Business Blunders" Presenter: Mike-Frank G. Epitropoulos, PhD
2 p.m.-
Ballroom, William Pitt Union
"International Blunders" by Dr. Mike-Frank G. Epitropoulos: 2pm Ballroom, William Pitt Union
Join the Society for International Business as Dr. Epitropoulos shares his experiences abroad, along with common cross-cultural "mix-ups". This fun speech will caution students about international gestures, cultures, and concepts.
Sponsored by: International Business Center, International Week, Society for International Business
International Week Event: Information Session--Certificate Programs
3 p.m.-
Ballroom, William Pitt Union
Certificate Program Information Session: 3pm Ballroom, William Pitt Union
The Society for International Business is hosting its annual certificate programs information session. Find out what the university has to offer as you hear representatives from the Certificate Programs in International Business (CPIB), Russian and Eastern European Studies (REES), Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Asian Studies (ASC), Global Studies Program, and Western European/European Union(EUCE) speak about the requirements and benefits of each certificate program. Find the one that is right for you! Presenters will be available for questions Pizza and beverages will be provided.
Sponsored by: International Business Center, International Week, Society for International Business,University Center for International Studies
International Week Event: Lecture--Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? Presenter: Thomas Boyle, PhD
6 p.m.-
4130 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by: European Studies Center, Global Studies Program, International Business Center, International Week
International Week Event: Film--International Movie Night
8:45 p.m.-
4130 Posvar Hall
International Movie "Paradise Now": 8:45pm Room 4130, Posvar Hall
Paradise Now (Arabic) is a 2005 film directed by Hany Abu-Assad about two Palestinian men preparing for a suicide attack in Israel. It won a Golden Globe for best foreign language film and was nominated for an Academy Award in the same category. In short: Two life-long best friends are selected to be martyrs for Palestine by becoming suicide bombers. The movie follows the next 36 hours of their lives as they contemplate their mission of doom, leaving the watcher to wonder: Can anyone or anything change their minds? Join the Society for International Business while we enjoy this award winning movie over some popcorn and beverages.
Sponsored by: International Week, Society for International Business
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