Events
- 2:00 pm
- Charity Randall Theater
The University Center for International Studies cordially invites students graduating in Spring and Summer 2024 to celebrate their academic achievements and receive their credentials at the University Center for International Studies’ Graduation Ceremony in the Charity Randall Theater followed by a reception in the Cathedral Commons Room. Graduating students should look for their personal email invitations from the University Center for International Studies to RSVP and contact their UCIS academic advisor with any questions about the event. For additional details, please contact Laura Daversa at Laura.Daversa@pitt.edu Reception to follow the ceremony in the Cathedral Commons Room.
- 12:00 pm
- Avella Sr/Jr High School
Avella Sr/Jr High School is gearing up for an exciting and inaugural event: World Culture Day, scheduled for Wednesday, May 21. The event promises to offer students global experiences and insights. The Center for African Studies, in collaboration with other Title VI centers, including Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, Global Studies Center, Russian Studies, and European Studies. The event promises to be a celebration of diversity and multiculturalism around the globe. Each participating center will offer an immersive showcase of their respective cultures, featuring an array of captivating artifacts, enchanting music, and engaging traditional games. World Culture Day at Avella Sr/Jr High School is not just an event; it's an opportunity for students and staff alike to broaden their horizons, foster cross-cultural understanding, and celebrate the rich diversity that enriches our global community.
- (All day)
- William Pitt Union and O'Hara Student Club
Model UN, a simulation of the sessions of the United Nations, provides an opportunity for high school students to apply their studies to real-world contexts and practice diplomacy, negotiating, and resolution writing.
When and Where
Pitt MUN will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2024. We are planning to host this event in-person in the William Pitt Union and O'Hara Student Center on the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus. Registration will open at 8:00am; the conference will end at 4:00pm.