Cultural Event

Qissa Pitt International Storytelling & Open Mic Night

Friday, March 21, 2025 - 17:00 to 19:30
Event Location: 
Global Hub

The University Center for International Studies is excited to hold its first annual Qissa (story in Arabic), a celebration of heritage, culture, and personal experiences through storytelling. We invite all Pitt students to share your internationally-focused story using various creative forms and listen to others in this unique performance setting.

LCTL Language Coffee House 2025

Friday, February 7, 2025 - 11:00 to 13:00
Event Location: 
William Pitt Union Assembly Room

Take a break from studying and enjoy free drinks and snacks from around the world! Instructors and students from the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center (LCTL) and Pitt's many language departments will teach you how to order in Swahili, German, Modern & Ancient Greek, Quechua, Hebrew, Irish, Chinese, Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Polish, and many more of the nearly 30 languages offered at Pitt. Then, you can place your order at the Language Coffeehouse and enjoy free drinks and snacks from around the world.

Global Trivia Night with TRIO SSS

Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 17:00 to 19:00
Event Location: 
Global Hub

Attention, undergraduate students! Interested in studying abroad, learning another language, applying for funding, making friends from around the world, connecting with international opportunities in Pittsburgh, and/or sharpening your career skills in our increasingly interconnected world? Join TRIO SSS and the Global Hub to learn more about the amazing international opportunities available at and through Pitt! Pizza and prizes will be provided, and we can't wait to see you there!

Chai Chats Conversation

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 14:00
Event Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall

We are delighted to invite you to join us for an afternoon of engaging conversations, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to create long-term collaborations. Come find us in Posvar Hall 4130 for this special conversation!

Global Trivia Night

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 17:00 to 19:00
Event Location: 
Global Hub

Join TRIO SSS, as well as representatives from the Global Hub and the Global Experiences Office, for a night of global trivia, prizes, and learning about international opportunities available at Pitt! Hear from undergraduate students who have and are currently taking part in a range of global experiences, from scholarships to area studies certificate programs to co-majoring in international area studies and Russian, and have the chance to mingle with students and staff to support you in your own international journeys.

Chinese Kun Opera

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 10:30 to 12:00
Event Location: 
Global Hub

Join the International Student Peer Network for a professional Chinese Kun Opera group performance, storytelling, open discussion, and the opportunity to try on traditional costumes and makeup.