CLAS Events Calendar
- Angelina Eger
- 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Global Hub
- Molly McSweeney
- 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
- Global Hub
Join us for a panel discussion to hear how experiential learning can help prepare you for a rapidly evolving workforce and equip you with critical skillsets to be an engaged global citizen ready to make a positive impact in the local community. Hear from professionals with a wealth of experience in career development, service learning, and global engagement, as well as from Pitt students themselves who have navigated these transformative experiences and are excited to share their stories with you, too. A networking opportunity will follow the panel discussion. Light refreshments will be served along with Global Distinction credit for Pitt undergraduate students.
Panelists:
- Brandon Blache-Cohen, Executive Director of AllPeopleBeHappy (formerly Amizade)
- Katie Boyes, Undergraduate student majoring in Environmental Studies, minoring in Secondary Education, with certificates in Global Studies & African Studies
- Rianne Elsadig, Masters student in International Development/Social Policy concentration student, School of Public and International Affairs, with certificates in Global Studies & African Studies
- Marie Newkirk, Assistant Director for Experiential Learning, Pitt Career Center
- Rachel Vandevort, Program Manager, Pitt Global Experiences Office
Moderator:
- Molly McSweeney, Assistant Director for Student and Community Engagement, Global Hub, University Center for International Studies
Co-Sponsors:
- University Center for International Studies
- Pitt Global Hub
- Pitt Global Experiences
- Pitt Career Center
- David C. Frederick Honors College
- Office of PittServes
- Office of Engagement and Community Affairs
- 1:00 pm
- 4130 Posvar Hall
- 1:00 pm
- 4130 Posvar Hall
- 1:00 pm
- Zoom
- 1:00 pm
- Global Hub
- 1:00 pm
- 4130 Posvar Hall
- 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- William Pitt Union and O'Hara Student Center, Pitt-Oakland Campus Model United Nations high school simulation
- 1:00 pm
- Global Hub
- 1:00 pm
- 4130 Posvar Hall
- 1:00 pm
- 4130 Posvar Hall
- Jennifer Villanueva
- 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Global Hub
- 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- via Zoom
This professional development workshop series is designed for K-12 educators seeking to deepen their understanding of global issues through literature. This year, we will explore the theme of “The U.S. in the World.” Through global and regional perspectives, we will discuss narratives of a “Global United States,” where the U.S. role in the world and its relationship with other countries and regions is informed by transnational narratives and dialogues shaped by global trends such as migration, environmental issues, human rights, and human conditions. By exploring compelling stories from diverse cultural perspectives, educators will gain insights into the complexities of this theme, its impact on individuals and communities, and how to engage students in meaningful discussions around these topics. Each session features a carefully selected book, paired with historically contextualized presentations, interactive discussions, teaching strategies, and cross-disciplinary activities to inspire classroom implementation. The May 14, 2026 workshop will focus on the book, "Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings" by Margarita Engle. Sessions this year will take place virtually on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (ET). Three Act 48 credit hours (for PA educators) and a copy of the book are provided for each session. For more information and to register, please go to: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/global/GILS .