Workshop

Climate Change and the Anthropocene with Julia Adeney Thomas

Type: 
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:30
Event Location: 
214 SRCC & 4130 Posvar Hall

The World History Center will host Julia Adeney Thomas (University of Norte Dame) on Friday, December 6 for a workshop "Humanists Working with Scientists: An Interdisciplinary or Multidisciplinary Anthropocene?" and talk “Frameworks for History’s Future: Climate Change and the Anthropocene.” RSVP HERE! These events are cosponsored by the Asian Studies Center, Climate and Global Change Center, and Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.

Poppies, Power and Profit: the Opium Wars and its Global Legacies. A Mini Course for K-12 Educators Day 2 of 2

Type: 
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 08:30 to 16:00
Event Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh and Virtually

This two-day K-12 mini course explores the Opium Wars of the 19th century, their causes, and far-reaching consequences, connecting historical events with modern global issues. Through examining the relationship between imperialism, trade, and culture, participants will gain insight into how the Opium Wars reshaped international dynamics, especially between China and Western powers, including the emerging empire of the United States. Sessions include presentations, activities and teacher-led strategies for curricular development.

Poppies, Power and Profit: the Opium Wars and its Global Legacies. A Mini Course for K-12 Educators Day 1 of 2

Type: 
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 17:00 to 20:00
Event Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh and Virtually

This two-day K-12 mini course explores the Opium Wars of the 19th century, their causes, and far-reaching consequences, connecting historical events with modern global issues. Through examining the relationship between imperialism, trade, and culture, participants will gain insight into how the Opium Wars reshaped international dynamics, especially between China and Western powers, including the emerging empire of the United States. Sessions include presentations, activities and teacher-led strategies for curricular development.

Workshop with SWERY: The Power of Interactive Narrative

Type: 
Friday, September 6, 2024 - 17:00
Event Location: 
Cathedral of Learning G8

Join legendary video game designer Hidetaka "SWERY" Suehiro in an intimate setting to hone you game design skill! SWERY will deliver a short lecture, followed by an hour of design workshop in small groups. SWERY and DNID faculty will offer critique, advice and encouragement as you build the foundation of your own interactive narratives!
SWERY is a veteran video game director, designer and writer with over 25 years of industry experience. Among his most acclaimed works are "Deadly Premonition" and "The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories".

Shattering Myths: Teaching About the Diversity of East Asia in the K-12 Classroom

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 17:30
Event Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall

“All Asia is [NOT] One.” East Asia is a culturally diverse and historically rich region. This seminar will enhance your classroom’s curriculum by providing content and resources for teaching about cultural diversity through the window of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The seminar is designed for all K-12 educators and will provide you with a foundational East Asia survey, with emphasis on the theme of cultural diversity.

In a League of Their Own Exploring Taiwan’s Colonial Past through the Baseball Film, Kano

Type: 
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 18:30
Event Location: 
Online via Zoom

Join us for a virtual K-12 educator workshop exploring the history of Taiwan under Japanese colonial rule through the baseball film, Kano. The film depicts the true story of the Kagi Agricultural and Forestry School (Kano) baseball team, an underdog, multi-ethnic team of Chinese, Indigenous Taiwanese, and Japanese high school players, who defied the odds to reach the 1931 Japanese High School Baseball Championship.

International Studies Digital Portfolio Workshops

Type: 
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 14:00
Event Location: 
A522 Public Health - Crabtree

A Digital Portfolio (ePortfolio) is required for all students completing area or global studies certificates. The ePortfolio will help you synthesize your experiences inside and outside the classroom to demonstrate your understanding of world regions and global issues. You will also learn how to use the ePortfolio in future job and graduate school applications!

International Studies Digital Portfolio Workshops

Type: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 14:00
Event Location: 
A522 Public Health - Crabtree

A Digital Portfolio (ePortfolio) is required for all students completing area or global studies certificates. The ePortfolio will help you synthesize your experiences inside and outside the classroom to demonstrate your understanding of world regions and global issues. You will also learn how to use the ePortfolio in future job and graduate school applications!

Spring 2024 UCIS Digital Narrative Workshops

Type: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 17:00 to 19:00
Event Location: 
Global Hub

Are you an undergraduate Pitt student planning to embark on a summer global experience? Join the Spring 2024 3-part UCIS Digital Narrative Workshop Series and create a short video to document your experience, which will be displayed on the big screen in the Global Hub!
3-part Workshop Series:
Workshop #1: Monday, February 26 | 5-8 pm | Posvar 4217
Workshop #2: Tuesday, March 5 | 5-8 pm | Posvar 4217
Workshop #3: Tuesday, March 19 | 5-7 pm | Global Hub (1st floor, Posvar Hall)

Spring 2024 UCIS Digital Narrative Workshops

Type: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 17:00 to 20:00
Event Location: 
Posvar 4217

Are you an undergraduate Pitt student planning to embark on a summer global experience? Join the Spring 2024 3-part UCIS Digital Narrative Workshop Series and create a short video to document your experience, which will be displayed on the big screen in the Global Hub!
3-part Workshop Series:
Workshop #1: Monday, February 26 | 5-8 pm | Posvar 4217
Workshop #2: Tuesday, March 5 | 5-8 pm | Posvar 4217
Workshop #3: Tuesday, March 19 | 5-7 pm | Global Hub (1st floor, Posvar Hall)