Upcoming Workshops
University of Pittsburgh Model United Nations Conference
November 9, 2009 – University of Pittsburgh
Registration is already open for the 2009 University of Pittsburgh Model UN Conference. If you have not received registration material or still wish to register please contact Luz Amanda Hank with the University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh at lavst12@pitt.edu.
How to Teach Humanitarian Intervention in 45 Minutes
November 9, 2009 – University of Pittsburgh, Posvar Hall 4130
Conducted by Taylor Seybolt, Assistant Professor of International Affairs and Interim Director of the Ford Institute for Human Security at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. This workshop will cover issues related to the Responsibility to Protect, UN peacekeeping, and more. It will be hosted the same day as the Pitt Model UN Conference; a break will be given so that teachers may observe their students for part of the day. This workshop is being offered for Act 48 credit. For registration and further information please contact Daniel Giovannelli at dan@globalsolutionspgh.org.
Annual Workshops
Model United Nations
This event brings Pittsburgh high school students to the University of Pittsburgh for simulations of sessions of the United Nations. It is an opportunity for students to apply prior research and studies in a real-world context and practice diplomacy, negotiating, and resolution writing. Sponsors include the Global Studies Program, Asian Studies Center, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian and East European Studies, European Studies Center, European Union Center of Excellence, International Business Center, and Global Solutions Education Fund. (Fall) Read more at www.pitt.edu/~modelun/.
International Connections
This event invites Pittsburgh public high school minority students to the University of Pittsburgh to learn about international opportunities in higher education. Sponsored by the Global Studies Program, African Studies Program, Asian Studies Center, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Russian and East European Studies, European Studies Center, European Union Center of Excellence, International Business Center, and Study Abroad Office. (Spring)