Past Events
- Loretta Fernández and Erika Abarca Millán
- 4130 Posvar Hall
Loretta Fernández holds a PhD in Language, Literacy, and Culture and is Associate Professor of Practice in World and Heritage Language Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Leading at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on world and language pedagogy, identity, and justice and equity in education. Her research interests include sociocultural theory, cognitive linguistics, systemic functional linguistics, multimodalities, Latinx student’s identity development, and qualitative research methods. Her work has been published in academic journals and volumes and presented in international and national conferences. She is currently the managing editor of Contingencies: A Journal of Global Pedagogy. Email: lof7@pitt.edu. She is also one of the Editors of the book Conceptual metaphor theory in world language education. Erika Abarca Millán is an educator and researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Her work focuses on critical discourse studies, equitable access to higher education, and teacher and student identity. With over 15 years of experience teaching English and Spanish in Chile and the U.S., she is currently a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Spanish and Portuguese. She also holds research positions as a Senior Research Associate at NYU’s Metro Center and as an Associate Researcher at the University of Chile’s Center for Advanced Research in Education.
- Ground Floor, Posvar Hall
- Various locations in Posvar
The University of Pittsburgh’s Continental Connection: Africa and the African Diaspora Research Conference and Celebration will be a dynamic gathering that brings together faculty and students from across the University—including the Department of Africana Studies, Center for African Studies, Center for Ethnic Studies, Center on Race and Social Problems, Center for Health Equity, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Social Work. Experience the power of connection as faculty and students share their research through captivating presentations and hands-on interactive poster sessions on September 18. This conference creates a vibrant space where scholarship transcends geographical boundaries, sparking meaningful collaborations and amplifying the vital voices and contributions of African and diaspora communities worldwide. Planned events will continue on September 19-20 with the Celebrate Africa & African Diaspora Festival hosted by the Center for African Studies.
- Dr. Vito Ruggiero
- 4130 Posvar Hall and Zoom
Vito Ruggiero is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow at Ca' Foscari University in Venice. He is currently working on a European Commission-funded project entitled: "Drug Trafficking and Politics: Structuring and Adaptation of Organized Crime in Bolivia's Last Authoritarian Decade (1971–1982). He is the author of the book The Anti-Communist Dream: Italian Neo-Fascists in Latin America (Roma Tre University Press, 2023).
- Center for African Studies
- Posvar Patio African Festival
The Celebrate Africa Festival brings students, faculty, and staff together with the vibrant African diaspora community in Pittsburgh. There is food, song & dance, artisans, children's activities, and more! It is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the diversity of Africa and the Pittsburgh community, as well as network with local African organizations and businesses.
- Molly McSweeney
- 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.
This event is part of the UCIS International Career Toolkit Series, and Pitt undergraduate students can earn Global Distinction credit for attending.
Panelists:
- Brandon Blache-Cohen, Executive Director of AllPeopleBeHappy (formerly Amizade)
- Katie Boyes, Undergraduate student, B.A. in Environmental Studies, Minor in Secondary Education, certificates in Global Studies & African Studies
- Rianne Elsadig, Masters student, MID in International Development, Social Policy concentration, 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
- AllPeopleBeHappy
- David C. Frederick Honors College
- Office of PittServes
- Office of Engagement and Community Affairs
- Angelina Eger
- Global Hub
- Charity Randall Theatre
The University Center for International Studies cordially invites students graduating in Spring and Summer 2025 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 Schenley Plaza Tent. 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 at 2:30pm in the Schenley Plaza Tent.
- Rebecca Hanson and John Polga-Hecimovich
- Molly McSweeney
- Global Hub
Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!
- Provost suites, 2nd Floor Posvar Hall
- Provost Suites - 2nd Floor Posvar Hall
Please RSVP using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqZuSl8HAksc_iDZ_zCo7BzCyCxVbl... This event is only in person.
- Molly McSweeney
- Global Hub
Attention: Undergraduate students! Are you looking to gain experience that will help prepare you for a globally-connected job market? Stop by Drop-In Hours to learn more about getting the Global Distinction added to your academic transcript, receiving special recognition at graduation, and standing out to prospective employers!
- Zharia White
- Janet McLaughlin
- Global Hub
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