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Past ISLLC EventsThe following is a sampling of past events that were coordinated for the ISLLC by the Global Studies Program. You may also wish to read about upcoming ISLLC forums and activities.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005Cultural Event--Eat 'n Meet Eat 'n Meet invites students of all races, faces and places to an informal bag lunch every Tuesday at noon. Bring your lunch or food to share and join us for casual conversation, bring a friend or meet one! Hot tea and cocoa provided, microwave available to heat your lunch. Seminar--ISLLC Academic Forum Kick Off Academic Forum Series. JW Wallace,Senior Director Diversity Initiatives, UPMC/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will faciliate interactive session with a focus on community building. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005Lecture--Caspian Oil Boom: Herding Among the Oil Companies Academic Forum Series. Yadviga Semikolenova, Department of Economics to present on issues related to oil investment and economic development or the lack there of, using Caspian region as case study.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005Lecture--Europe and Spaceship Earth Academic Forum Series. Katharine M. Floros, PhD Candidate, Department of Political Science will present on the avenues through which European countries are affected by sustainable development policies and how it affects sustainable development policies throughout the world aid to less developed countries.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2005Lecture--Naked Savages Frozen at the Dawn of Time OR Sophisticated Tropical Forest Farmers Academic Forum Series. John Frechione, Associate Director of CLAS and adjunct faculty member of the Department of Anthropology to present.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005Lecture--International Coffehouse, Freshman Family Weekend This evening of live music and light refreshments is sponsored by Residence Life and the International Studies Living Learning Community. Guests will have a chance to learn about international programming and learning opportunities at Pitt! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005Lecture--Fight for Treatment: TRIPS and Developing Countries' Struggle to Access HIV/AIDS Drugs, Implications for Southern Africa. Academic Form Series. Eliada Nwosu, Ph.D. candidate, and Irvis Fellow in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, to present. The interactive discussion will analyze TRIPS and its implications on global [and African] public health from the views of the various stakeholders involved : The WTO; Governments (i.e. developed-U.S.; developing-South Africa); Pharmaceutical Firms (research firms and generic manufacturing companies); and non-government organizations (NGOs).
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005Lecture--Sustainable Development in South Asia Sharad Joshi talks about how sustainable development is linked to environmental degradation, mass migration, scarcity of resources, and democratization of deprived communities.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2005Lecture--Globalization, Income Inequality, and Society Academic Forum Series. Salvatore Babones, assistant professor, Department of Sociology, will discuss issues of globalization, and impact of income inequality on societies.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006Lecture--Ensuring Accountability for International Crimes: The Pros and Cons of the new International Criminal Court A presentation/discussion by Professor Daniel Thomas, Political Science Department, on the relevancy of the permanent International Criminal Court, created in 2002. With one hundred countries having ratified the ICC treaty and accepted the jurisdiction of the court, the new court remains still subject to vigorous opposition from a number of powerful countries, including China and the United States. The following questions will be discussed: What is the ICC designed to accomplish? How does it differ from other international courts? What are its limitations? Why and how has the US opposed the ICC? Will the ICC make a difference?
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006Lecture--Expand Your Global Horizons! Dr. William Brustein, director of the University Center for International Studies and professor of sociology, will talk about Pitt resources available to develop your global competencies. Advisors from the Study Abroad Office will also be on hand to get us "thinking outside the box" about studying overseas in places less traveled. For required advanced reading, go to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006Lecture--European Public Opinion: A Challenge to Turkish Accession? Presentation by Basak Yavcan, Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science Dept. will present on the multitude of factors shaping policy on Turkey joining the EU. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006Lecture--Where is China's Economy Headed ? A special presentation by Dr.Thomas G. Rawski, professor in the department of economics, University of Pittsburgh. For more information about this event, and for additional resources on the topic, please go to TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006Lecture--The Effects of Corruption on GDP Growth in East/Central Europe The dynamic nature of corruption and the ensuing influence corruption inflicts on economic growth of countries is both a provoking and widely publicized topic of discussion across the scholarly literature of such disciplines as political science, economics, international business and political economics. Igo Voloshen, GSPIA grad student will share his research on the impact of coruption in Central Europe and the impact on econmic growth. For more information about this event and speaker, go to WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006Lecture--Global Governance or Global Government? The Case of Financial Services Many emerging market regulators will implement the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, developed by the "G-10" countries. Dr. Babones, assistant professor of sociology will raise issues related to concerns of soverign countries adopting the BSBS standards. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006Film--Everybody's Ethnic: Your Invisible Culture
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2006Lecture--Worldview Effects Interactions with Others Linda Deafenbaugh, doctoral student in Educational Anthropology, School of Education will provide interactive workshop on how worldveiws are formed and how they vary according to culture and how to prevent one's worldview from blocking understanding of others SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006Film--The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Directed by Kim Bartley and Donnacha O'Brian (Power Pictures Production, 2002), this documentary is centered on the military coup attempt against Hugo Chavez in April of 2002. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006Lecture--New Alliances in the Caribbean and Andes: Castro, Chavez and Morales Dr. Anibal Perez-Linan, Professor of Political Science, will give an informal talk about this dynamic trio changing the political landscape south of the boarder. This informal presentation will explore the recent election of leftist presidents throughout Latin America and the effects of the emerging ideological bloc for the region. What explains the coming to power of new leaders such as Hugo Chavez in Venezuela and Evo Morales in Bolivia? What is the relation of Chavez and Morales with other leaders of the left in the region (particularly Fidel Castro in Cuba and Lula da Silva in Brazil)? What will be the impact of this trend for Latin American democracies? This talk is one of the year-long forum series hosted by the International Studies Living Learning Community in Sutherland Hall. Cuban snacks served SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2006Film--Kashmir: Valley of Despair A documentary on the valley of Kashmir, occupied by both India and Pakistan and the struggle of the Kashmiri people for an independent, autonomous state. If Kashmir gains sovereignty, willother ethnic minorities also demand independence? The documentary provides a history and a thorough analysis of the political, religious, and ethnic causes of the Kashmir conflict. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006Lecture-- The Conundrum that is the Kashmir Problem An informal talk to shed light on the disputed region of Kashmir, a point of conflict between Pakistan and India, the cause of thousands of deaths over the past 50 years. The presenter, Dr. Richard Cohen, Associate Director, Asian Studies Center, specializes in the cultural, religious and literary history of South Asia. Prior to joining Pitt, he worked at Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania, Senior Fulbright scholar (India). TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006Lecture--HIV/AIDs in the Russian Federation 2004-2025 Dr. Richard Day, School of Public Health, will present on the under-reported story of the current and future impact of HIV/AIDs in Russia. This event is one of a series of forums hosted by the International Studies Living Learning Community in Sutherland Hall. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2006Sporting Event--WorldQuest Competition Pitt's International Studies Living Learning Community will challenge their minds when they compete in WorldQuest's Third Annual Event, sponsored by UCIS and hosted by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. WorldQuest is a relaxed international knowledge trivia game that allows team members to team-build, network, and enjoy an evening of fun, food and friendly competition. Others may also form a team of like-minded individuals interested in international affairs: individuals, schools, and businesses/corporations/organizations (for profit and non-profit) can get involed. If you're interested in participating in WorldQuest 2006 but don't have a team, we can help create one for you. This Year's Categories: Where in the World? (geography, flags, and general world facts); Globe Trotting (current events and world cultures); GlobalPittsburgh (covering the international side of our city); International Who's Who (famous people in the news). TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006Lecture--Understanding Darfur from the Inside Mohamed Elhassan Akoad, MD, a local Sudanese Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant surgeon will present historical and geo political aspects of the war taking place in the Sudanese region of Darfur. TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2007Lecture--The cases of nuclear proliferation in North Korea and Iran ISLLC Academic Forum- The cases of nuclear proliferation in North Korea and Iran, Professor William Keller, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007Lecture--The exchange rate between Chinese Yuan and US Dollar: the history and future Yang Zhao, PhD. Candidate, Department of Economics, University of Pittsburgh. This talk attempts to give a brief introduction to the reform of the Chinese exchange rate system. Through this particular topic, the audience will begin to understand the basic direction of the change for China and the challenges and opportunities it brings to the United States. Zhao will also answer any China-related questions, not restricted to the topic of the exchange rate. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007Lecture--Progressive Loyalism: A Vision of a Shared Future in Northern Ireland in the 1970s. Dr. Anthony Novosel from the Department of History at the University of Pittsburgh will kick off this year's Academic Forum with his talk "Progressive Loyalism: A vision of a Shared Future in Northern Ireland in the 1970s." The talk will focus on the Ulster Volunteer Force, the Volunteer Political Party, and the Progressive Unionist Party, what they proposed and why, and will explore the pressures, problems, resistance, and political attacks they faced as they attempted to create an independent and progressive Loyalist voice and a vision of a "Shared Future" for all, Catholic and Protestant, in Northern Ireland. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007Lecture--Overview of Health Care in Europe: What is the Moral of the Story? Jackie Lamb with the Nursing-Health Promotion & Development office will give a brief overview health issues and health care delivery that are common in the different regions of Europe: Western Europe, Central/Eastern Europe and Southern Europe
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007Lecture--Micro-history and Mass Repression:Politics, Personalities, and Revenge in the Fall of Bela Kun Dr. William Chase will speak to the ISLLC members about the fall of Bela Kun from political power and its aftermath to illuminate some of the least understood dynamics of the Stalinist mass repression, personal animosity, personal conflicts, and revenge. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007Lecture--Make Poverty History Campaign Mbao Ngula of Project Educate will talk about her organization's campaign to end poverty in Africa MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007Lecture--Africa: China's Great Leap Into the Continent Joshua Eisenman from UCLA and the American Foreign Policy Council in Washington D.C will speak on reasons for China's increased interest in Africa, benefits and disadvantages for Africans of China's involvement, comparing the Africa strategy of China and the United States and implications for the future. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008Lecture--Bolivia: Service and Learning among Tumultuous Politics and Rising Indigenous Identity Dr.Nicholas Biddle will share his experiences studying and serving with community organizations in Cochabamba, Bolivia this past semester through the nonprofit organization Amizade Global Service-Learning. He will share perspectives on the current political situation in Bolivia based on their experiences 'on the ground' over the past several months, and will also discuss how the service placements with community organizations helped them deepen and critique their learning in respect to development in Latin America. The presentation will integrate the daily experiences of being in Bolivia with the academic effort to better understand the current state of affairs in Bolivia.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008Lecture--Buddhism in Contemporary Chinese Society This talk presents a survey of Buddhism in contemporary mainland China, Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities and takes a look at the various responses Buddhism has made to the changes of present society. It also reviews how Buddhism participates in shaping people's world views, behaviors, and practices of contemporary greater Chinese society.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008Lecture--ISLLC- Family Planning Policy in China Although the Population and Family Planning Law was formally implemented on September 1, 2002, it has actually been practiced as a basic policy of China for about thirty years. Since the implementation of China's Family Planning Policy in 1970s, it has undergone several steps of reform according to contemporary social reality, and most importantly, the public reaction. Today, China's family planning policy is not the "one child policy" (OCP) as understood widely by the public, especially the western media. The government advocates each couple to have one child in accordance with the family planning policy. In this talk, Ms. Yujie Li (Heinz Fellow) will disuss the interaction between the developing family planning policy and the public reaction in China. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008Lecture--Elections in Kenya and Zimbabwe: Challenges and opportunities in the path to democracy Dr. Macrina Lelei, Assistant Director of the African Studies Program, will focus on the election crises in Kenya and Zimbabwe. In both cases we ask ourselves what election victory means in a situation where the incumbent government is not willing to concede defeat. Can a victorious opposition (legitimately elected by popular vote) come to power in the face of an obstinate incumbent? This question is particularly relevant when the incumbent regime controls the coercive apparatus of the state and the opposition only has the ballot in its corner. In the battle of the ballot vs. the bullet, can there be a fair match? A brief overview of the history of both countries will be discussed, followed by the current political situations in both countries. Particular focus will be placed on democratic developments in the two countries since attaining political independence from the colonial governments. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008Lecture--Good Afternoon Africa Lecture Series -- Zimbabwe: Debating Just What Went Wrong With a political system that is in crisis and an economy whose inflation is the highest in the world, many people are asking, just what went wrong in Zimbabwe?
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008Lecture--NATO: Then and Now Kristen Flanagan, Ph.D. Candidate in the
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